2009 LHCF BOOTCAMP

melodies815 said:
Just checking in...sometimes I think checking my email to read what others have written is sufficient. lol

I know I was threatening to take down my twists. I didn't. I just loosened them around the edges and am continuing to maintain the new growth in the middle of my head.

What makes this challenge so difficult is the waiting until December of this year. :ohwell: It's already February, so I guess it's clear that time is doing what it does naturally - pass. I am learning patience. I will have to relax when I take this hair down finally, but I am now kind of afraid to take down because I have never stretched this long, and for some reason I feel intimidated with doing my relaxer...even though I have not gone to a hairdresser for a relaxer in over a year. I always do my own relaxer, but now that I am actually taking care of my hair on purpose, I am scared to make a mistake. Is that crazy or what?!?!

Can anyone point me in the right direction for a how do a relaxer well on my own? I'll also search myself, but any pointers would be great in case I miss the best ones here...

Happy hair growing to everyone!

Blessings,
cj
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You can check you my fotki. I did my relaxer on my own in sections. Its pretty detailed. There also lots of ladies who self relaxer, and can give you awesome advice. Hope this helps.
 
I am doing well and I used my heat pass last week. I had just texlaxed and I had a semi-formal event so I used my chi...no blow dryer though!!
 
Hey Yall,

I am not doing so well. My soft bonnet dryer died on me a few weeks ago. Then, I went to that $10 salon place here in Atl, but didn't like it very much. Haven't been using my MegaTek nor Co-Washing like I should. :-(

Anyway, getting back on my grind. Still haven't used direct heat so that's good but now I need to stick to a regimin and just get consistent. Purchasing a hooded dryer this weekend.

I've got to do better. :-(
 
I am going to commit to __3__ sessions of LHCF Bootcamp. My consequence for violating Bootcamp Rules will be _No ice cream on my "one day a week cheat day":wallbash:____________. I am excited to see the hair progress I will make by participating in this challenge!!
 
No rules broken. I haven't used any kind of heat this year. I currently have OCT on my hair and scalp. :grin:
 
I am still doing good, I will be using my 1st session pass on 2/19 when I get a relaxer and TRIM/DUST. I will post pic then.
 
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Back on track, but I need a new protective style ASAP. Thinking about getting a sew-in or some kinkys for a while, but I'm scared of having a setback.
 
Its going well. No breakage. Minimum shedding. Though wearing wigs is getting really boring for me. I'm thinking of getting a sew-in in March.

I will probably use a pass in May, to see my 1 year progress.
 
I know I'm late, but....
I am going to commit to 3 sessions of LHCF Bootcamp. My consequence for violating Bootcamp Rules will be no fitness cheat day for a month. I am excited to see the hair progress I will make by participating in this challenge!!


Here is my starting point picture:
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Kudos to all who have made it to February without using heat. I went from using heat every day to none at all. I have used my hooded dryer once since I started the challenge. Mostly, I wet bun and tie my hair up with a silk scarf and knit hat when going outdoors. Otherwise, it air dries in the bun. I am considering braids. If not, I will use my first heat pass at the end of March to see how much growth I have attained in the past three months. Keep up the good growth everyone.

TTYL
 
January worked fine for me. All of the rules were followed. Because I am transitioning, I am somewhat style challenged. I am wearing buns daily at this time. I do not want to manipulate too much. Braidouts would be fine but my hair takes about 2 days to dry.
 
Checking in: I am still going strong...took down twists on the 7th of Feb and am wearing a braidout at the moment. After taking the twists down, I noticed tiny pieces of hair in the sink on only my right side.

Is that normal after taking out twists/braids that have been n for a while? How can I stop the mild breakage before it turns into something ugly? With everything my hair has been through over here, I don't think I could take anymore of that.

I have my water filter to eliminate the hard water, I moisturize well, and...well, I can't think of anything else to do. Any pointers to help stop breakage in its tracks?

Has anyone else experienced this after a takedown? This is a first for me.

cj
 
I guess I'm doing ok, I used my heat pass for this session last week to blow dry and semi-press :ohwell: because I was feeling bored. Then this weekend I did a yummy aloe treatment that left my hair feeling strong and healthy, with no heat :yay:
 
I've decided to have a sew-in this week instead of braids. So I will be rocking that for about 6-8 weeks depending on how it looks when that time comes. I have a human instant weave that I am removing the combs from and having my niece sew it onto my head...Nice and easy:grin::yep:.
 
melodies815 said:
Checking in: I am still going strong...took down twists on the 7th of Feb and am wearing a braidout at the moment. After taking the twists down, I noticed tiny pieces of hair in the sink on only my right side.

Is that normal after taking out twists/braids that have been n for a while? How can I stop the mild breakage before it turns into something ugly? With everything my hair has been through over here, I don't think I could take anymore of that.

I have my water filter to eliminate the hard water, I moisturize well, and...well, I can't think of anything else to do. Any pointers to help stop breakage in its tracks?

Has anyone else experienced this after a takedown? This is a first for me.

cj
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Mel, when was the last time you clarified your hair? Also, are you using any protein treatments? I have a breakage/shedding recipe in my fotki recipe album that could help a lot, check it out when you have a moment. I use it as a pre-poo when I a experiencing this problem. After using it, you may want to apply a moisturizing DC to soften your hair back up as organic blackstrap molasses has tanins in it that act like protein and therefore it is a strengthener, okay?

ETA: By the way, you can eliminate the garlic if you are not shedding. By doing this, you will have a recipe for breakage only.
 
Even though I relaxed recently I still haven't used direct heat however I wore my hair out for 2 days and I trimmed when I relaxed :nono:
 
Aggie said:
Mel, when was the last time you clarified your hair? Also, are you using any protein treatments? I have a breakage/shedding recipe in my fotki recipe album that could help a lot, check it out when you have a moment. I use it as a pre-poo when I a experiencing this problem. After using it, you may want to apply a moisturizing DC to soften your hair back up as organic blackstrap molasses has tanins in it that act like protein and therefore it is a strengthener, okay?

ETA: By the way, you can eliminate the garlic if you are not shedding. By doing this, you will have a recipe for breakage only.
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Thank you so much, Aggie. I am going to check out your Fotki. I thought I should keep taking the garlic since I am using MT twice per week and definitely had shedding when my hair was out of twists previously. So...I should stop??? I am not fully understanding what you wrote here. Does garlic cause breakage sometimes? Sorry for being dull....

Going to wash and DC...

Thanks again,
Christi
 
Aggie said:
I've decided to have a sew-in this week instead of braids. So I will be rocking that for about 6-8 weeks depending on how it looks when that time comes. I have a human instant weave that I am removing the combs from and having my niece sew it onto my head...Nice and easy:grin::yep:.
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wow what an awesome idea! do let me know how it turns out!
 
melodies815 said:
Thank you so much, Aggie. I am going to check out your Fotki. I thought I should keep taking the garlic since I am using MT twice per week and definitely had shedding when my hair was out of twists previously. So...I should stop??? I am not fully understanding what you wrote here. Does garlic cause breakage sometimes? Sorry for being dull....

Going to wash and DC...

Thanks again,
Christi
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No no no. Just for clarity, breakage and shedding are totally different. Shedding is a normal reaction of the hair and breakage is not. Shed hair has the white bulb at the end of the strand and breakage is pieces of hair without the bulb attached. Garlic is primarily used to control shedding and the blackstrap molasses controls breakage. I am not sure which one is happening to your hair. Chose the recipe for your hair's present condition, okay?
 
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