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Did a dry shampoo using ORS Herbal Cleanse, to keep my hair looking fresh. Cleansed scalp with a damp, hot towel to remove dirt. Saturated scalp / braids with Infusium23 and then with Braid spray, for sheen.
I drove around yesterday, so the braids got air-dried. When I got home I added oil to the scalp. I use this oil every other day on my scalp:
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(I'll hold on to the C&G way of doing things..it's very healthy for my hair. These braids may last another two weeks...then I'll do some cornrows.
 
Laela said:
(I'll hold on to the C&G way of doing things..it's very healthy for my hair. These braids may last another two weeks...then I'll do some cornrows.
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I totally agree with the bolded. C & G has not failed me yet. I still use the method on my braided hair under my wigs as well and it is just as good for my hair:yep:.
 
Alright did my first weave install myself this past friday. did pretty good too. I found some hair with my curl pattern and left about 1-1/2 out in the front to blend. PPL can't even tell i got a weave. AWESOME! I will be leaving it in for about for weeks
 

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I am so tempted to put in my famous hip-length braids, but my budget just won't allow it right now. I'll see about trying to have them done for the summer:yep:.
 
Hi, ladies,

:update:

Just checking in; I have been in braids for about a month and a half. I'll take them out after Easter, rest, and then have them reinstalled. I'm currently doing a pre-poo with EVOO, EVCO, honey, castor oil, aloe vera juice, and liquid shea butter. :lick:

HHG!
 
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okaaaay, I only lasted a week with the sew-in. Took it out Friday and washed and conditioned on saturday, cornrowed 15 braids in and bought a wig. I did okay, post pics later.
 
Diva Diva - are u able to keep in braids that long w/out extensions??? I want to keep my cornrows for 3 weeks
 
Hello Ladies! Has been a while since I last checked in, hope you all are hanging in there and having lots of success. My braids have been in two months now, have started taking them down today, after they are out am going to treat my hair with some extra dcing and then put them in some cornrow until the end of March when I do my lenght check.
Wishing you ladies a wonderful evening. Happy growning.
 
Trinigal27, how are you doing the 'extra dcing' and with what products???

I'd started late and almost near the month mark; I'm saturating w/ the braids spray every other day and that's keeping them looking decent. I think I can make it to the end of March (6 weeks). I'll just get creative with the braids and braid the braids back w/ a ponytail.

I can do it! :up:
 
I took down my first set of braids after 8 weeks and I have re-installed some micros. I didn't lose my edges. I'm so busy this year with school I think I'll keep on braiding with the crown and glory method. I'm spraying Aphogee leave-in on my relaxed ends right now.
 
i'm soooooo ready to take these braids out. i've had them in since jan 1st and am planning to take them out this monday. can't wait! i have committed to this challenge but am having second thoughts because i'm sick of braids. maybe i'll sport a twist out/bun for a while before getting them reinstalled
 
^^^ I'm ready to take my braids down, too..but more determined to hold on until the end of the month. I'll also likely do a bun or create rows of cornrow, even though the braids are big..... 11 Days to go and counting.....
 
I've taken my yarn braids down:bdance: and I will be in wearing cornrows with my big puff or wet bunning with a phony pony for the foreseeable future. I really didn't enjoy wearing/installing or removing the yarn braids.:nono: But I must say my hair was so soft, silky, healthy, strong and very well moisturized after removal. There was only a very small amount of shed hair and detangling was an absolute breeze! The main bonus was that I had a LOT of growth!:grin:
I will continue to follow the C&G method but in cornrows instead of individual plaits.
 
I'm soooo happy that I'll be taking my braids down next Saturday I don't know what to do with myself!!! I think I may either cornrow or put box braids in using my own hair again for another 2-3 months come April. Maybe I'll get a little creative this time and put cornrows in the front and box braids in the back. I'll post pics either way.
 
I have another 2 weeks to go! But they are seriously lifting off my scalp. Thought about taking a few after another week and start re-doing them.
 
TGIF!! And thank God I'm taking my hair down today, like in...NOW!! Um, I'll post something late tonight.
 
just checking in:: Still in braids won't be taking these out until around April 7th. They are starting to look a lil frizzy but that's ok, no going to redo them until April.
 
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