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I'm doing pixie braids on myself and it is taking forever, and I will not be looking forward to the take down of these braids...
 
lafani said:
I just saw your post after I already posted my question :). How do you keep your hair under the wig as per daily moisturisation? When you do your weekly wash, do you undo the braids, wash and then redo them or wash with braids in? TIA :)
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Hi lafani, I am sooooo sorry that I have not responded to your questions until now, but I don't know how to sign up for email notifications when someone posts a reply to my post:look:, but don't think I am ingnoring you:nono:. Well, I keep my hair moisturized with unrefined whipped shea butter and let me tell you that stuff will have your hair mositurized for a week if you put a proper amount in:yep:. So I don't feel I need to moisturize daily when I use shea butter and JBCO before attaching my lace wig. When I day if off, about every 3-4 days I just put HE long term relationship on the ends then seal with JBCO. The last set of braids I did, as shown in my last reply, lasted me for 2 1/2 weeks and I could have gone longer but I wanted to flat iron it and trim it for Christmas. When I wash or cowash my hair, it is with the braids in, and I just put the condish on and let it sit for a couple of minutes then rinse it out going in the direction of the braids so they are not too fuzzy. If you are wearing a regular wig you can take it off every night and moisturize by spritzing some braid spray on your scalp and I have a color applicator bottle from Sally's that I put my JBCO in so that I can easily apply it to my scalp without the mess. When I self braid my natural hair I plan on leaving them in for 3-4 weeks then take down and deep condition my hair and re-braid. I hope this helps and is not too late.
 
Can I still join this challenge although my braids might be in after the 3rd?

ETA: Nevermind, my braids will be in this wednesday!
 
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Please add me!! I wear braids under my wigs. I'm still at APL so I'll use my siggy as my starting picture. I have more recent pics. in my fotki. thanks
 
Hey ladies the last pic is my starting pic in my siggy and I'm officially apl (Stretched Twist Pic on Blog) Right now I am wearing twists in my natural hair. Until the beginning of the year when I will probably put some more braids in.
 
I am installing individuals. Half the way done. Not too bad, went rather quickly watching Monday Night Football. I will finish the rest in the morning and post a pic! :) Also will there be a Braid Challenge Chat thread at the first of the year??? Anyway excited to get 2-10 popping, plus practice makes perfect since I will be installing these a lot more.
 
Also I am not sure what type of regi you follow while in braids....but I follow Crown and Glory and I have not had ANY problems with matting or build up. My braids are removed quite easily.
 
I'm in I have been looking for a braid challenge. I plan on getting my hair braid soon.
I will check in with length pics later. Yay I'm excited. This is my last challenge for the year:)

Where are my manner could you please add me?
 
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Foufie said:
Also I am not sure what type of regi you follow while in braids....but I follow Crown and Glory and I have not had ANY problems with matting or build up. My braids are removed quite easily.
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How long are you keeping your braids in? Are you crown of glory products? I'm considering using this method as well.
TIA
 
*SkolarStar* said:
Can I still join this challenge although my braids might be in after the 3rd?

ETA: Nevermind, my braids will be in this wednesday!
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aa9746 said:
Please add me!! I wear braids under my wigs. I'm still at APL so I'll use my siggy as my starting picture. I have more recent pics. in my fotki. thanks
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trufashionfreak said:
CAN u Please add me to this challenge???!!!
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goodies said:
I'm in!!! I will post pictures before Jan 1st.
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determineddiva said:
I'm in I have been looking for a braid challenge. I plan on getting my hair braid soon.
I will check in with length pics later. Yay I'm excited. This is my last challenge for the year:)

Where are my manner could you please add me?
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:welcome: Welcome on board ladies..............
 
djkforeal said:
Hi lafani, I am sooooo sorry that I have not responded to your questions until now, but I don't know how to sign up for email notifications when someone posts a reply to my post:look:, but don't think I am ingnoring you:nono:. Well, I keep my hair moisturized with unrefined whipped shea butter and let me tell you that stuff will have your hair mositurized for a week if you put a proper amount in:yep:. So I don't feel I need to moisturize daily when I use shea butter and JBCO before attaching my lace wig. When I day if off, about every 3-4 days I just put HE long term relationship on the ends then seal with JBCO. The last set of braids I did, as shown in my last reply, lasted me for 2 1/2 weeks and I could have gone longer but I wanted to flat iron it and trim it for Christmas. When I wash or cowash my hair, it is with the braids in, and I just put the condish on and let it sit for a couple of minutes then rinse it out going in the direction of the braids so they are not too fuzzy. If you are wearing a regular wig you can take it off every night and moisturize by spritzing some braid spray on your scalp and I have a color applicator bottle from Sally's that I put my JBCO in so that I can easily apply it to my scalp without the mess. When I self braid my natural hair I plan on leaving them in for 3-4 weeks then take down and deep condition my hair and re-braid. I hope this helps and is not too late.
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No it's not too late. Thanks a lot :)
 
Ok here are some pics of my hair currently. I plan on washing & conditioning my hair once a week. I will apply my own moisturizing mix, use shea butter and olive oil to seal. I will alternate individuals, and corn rolls. I plan on using human hair. I would like to do micro's but they don't agree with my hairline As you can clearly see . If anyone has any pictures of styles I can do, that won't reek havoc on my edges, please share.

I will also be using JBCO . I hope I can stick with challenge I get bored with braids after awhile. I will definitely need all of you support.
 
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determineddiva said:
How long are you keeping your braids in? Are you crown of glory products? I'm considering using this method as well.
TIA
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Yes I am using the recommended Infusium 23 and I use "Better Braids" brand of braid spray. When I am ready to wash I use braid shampoo (I only wash about every two weeks, once a week if I worked out real hard).

I keep my braids about 6-8 weeks. 6 being min and 8 being max.

This is my third set of braids using her method and I get great growth, well conditioned and manageable hair when the braids come down.

HTH
 
I'm in! I've never worn braids longer than 3-4 weeks and only 2-3x in my lifetime. I might need some help.
 
Here is a pic of my kinky twist. Starting pic in siggy.
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determineddiva said:
How long are you keeping your braids in? Are you crown of glory products? I'm considering using this method as well.
TIA
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I use crown and glory method too. Started this in November and took out the braids in December. It was very easy to take out and I had no dreads or matting and my edges were fine. The only issue I have is saturating the braids in infusium 23 & braid spray everyday can get pretty expensive. I go through a bottle of braid spray in a few days so I have another mixture of spring water, giovanni direct leave in, bodyshop honey moisturiser and some vitamin e oil. I alternate this with the infusium 23 and braid spray mix. I also massage my scalp with a tiny amount of olive oil mixed with peppermint oil for about 5-10 mins a few times a week. I love the tingly sensation. I just put my braids back in after a 2 week rest and will be keeping this one for 2 months. HTH.
 
lafani said:
I use crown and glory method too. Started this in November and took out the braids in December. It was very easy to take out and I had no dreads or matting and my edges were fine. The only issue I have is saturating the braids in infusium 23 & braid spray everyday can get pretty expensive. I go through a bottle of braid spray in a few days so I have another mixture of spring water, giovanni direct leave in, bodyshop honey moisturiser and some vitamin e oil. I alternate this with the infusium 23 and braid spray mix. I also massage my scalp with a tiny amount of olive oil mixed with peppermint oil for about 5-10 mins a few times a week. I love the tingly sensation. I just put my braids back in after a 2 week rest and will be keeping this one for 2 months. HTH.
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Thanks I was wondering about the cost. I will give it a try see how it works. BTW what type of braids do you wear? I'm looking for pics of styls that wont be damaging to my edges.

TIA
 
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