2010 Hide Your Hair Challenge! (July 31st - Dec 31st)

NikkiQ said:
Darn you for living in NJ when I'm way down here in LA:ohwell:
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:bighug: I know it took me a long time to find someone who would braid my hair without hurting my scalp or cracking my hair off in the process.
I wrote here several times that when I started needing the braids people got braidnesia, I happened to be doing her hair and was complaining and she was like :rolleyes: and why didn't you ask me? I was like :perplexed You braid, (amazing your forget your little cousins do grow up) She has been my braider ever since.

See if there is a young girl in the area who braids, they pick up on skills and their talent is amazing :)
 
JJamiah said:
MsCOco My hubby confirmed I had a 2.5 inch cut :(
She cut about 5 months progress for me. I am going to attempt to get those inches back and still get to my goal by December 2011 of WL, I am going to most likely going to hide my hair until my goal. (and maybe after LOL)
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Awww! I hate when that happens. But you're so dedicated to having healthy hair I have no doubt that you'll get those inches back and then some...especially with this challenge.:yep:
 
JJamiah said:
:bighug: I know it took me a long time to find someone who would braid my hair without hurting my scalp or cracking my hair off in the process.
I wrote here several times that when I started needing the braids people got braidnesia, I happened to be doing her hair and was complaining and she was like :rolleyes: and why didn't you ask me? I was like :perplexed You braid, (amazing your forget your little cousins do grow up) She has been my braider ever since.

See if there is a young girl in the area who braids, they pick up on skills and their talent is amazing :)
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Yes I'm sure there are lots of young ladies around here doing sew-ins after the heads I've seen walking around here :lachen: The only hard part is finding someone that is good. The last girl I used to go to was fast and it looked really cute when she was done, but after 3 weeks the weave was loosening up and I'd have to get my mom to tighten the ends up back for me. That became too much of a pain. I found another girl on craigslist(daring I know) and her work is VERY nice and she specializes in curly hair so we shall see.
 
pjbapb said:
I'm in!!!!! At least I want to be in but let me just make sure I understand this... If I wear my hair in box braids like it is now and they rub up on my shoulders, then it is a low manipulation style but if I put my braids up into a ponytail, it is a protective style??? TIA I have a tooth ache and my thought processes are a bit off...
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I consider box braids/ponytail a protective style. The key for me is to make sure to moisturize and seal your ends daily.
 
Ms_CoCo37 said:
Awww! I hate when that happens. But you're so dedicated to having healthy hair I have no doubt that you'll get those inches back and then some...especially with this challenge.:yep:
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I am going to be very dedicated to this challenge, I feel with this schedule I will get the luxury of PSing and still be able to wear my hair out enough not to miss it.

NikkiQ said:
Yes I'm sure there are lots of young ladies around here doing sew-ins after the heads I've seen walking around here :lachen: The only hard part is finding someone that is good. The last girl I used to go to was fast and it looked really cute when she was done, but after 3 weeks the weave was loosening up and I'd have to get my mom to tighten the ends up back for me. That became too much of a pain. I found another girl on craigslist(daring I know) and her work is VERY nice and she specializes in curly hair so we shall see.
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I only get it braided for my wigs, try it ;)
 
JJamiah said:
I am going to be very dedicated to this challenge, I feel with this schedule I will get the luxury of PSing and still be able to wear my hair out enough not to miss it.




I only get it braided for my wigs, try it ;)
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When I only have braids under my wig, I always get anxious and take them out too soon the second they get a little loose. Quick to pull the trigger I guess so I get the sew-in so I can make sure I keep my butt from taking them out early as usual.
 
NikkiQ said:
When I only have braids under my wig, I always get anxious and take them out too soon the second they get a little loose. Quick to pull the trigger I guess so I get the sew-in so I can make sure I keep my butt from taking them out early as usual.
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:look: me too :lachen:

We both have that problem, so I have to get my guns up and keep my hands out this time.
 
Hey y'all!

This is my second week in braids - I haven't been able to keep them longer than a week at a time, so I had my hair rebraided today.

I would love to be able to keep them for a full two weeks at a time but I get itchy (always been that way), impatient, and take them out when they get loose.

I also wash my hair in braids - makes them loose I know. I hope this challenge cures my hands in hair problem.

Okay you braiding experts, I have a question:

What are you using to moisturize?
Do you have any "anti-itch" products, or your own mix for it?

,,,, thanks.
 
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HijabiFlygirl said:
Hey y'all!

This is my second week in braids - I haven't been able to keep them longer than a week at a time, so I had my hair rebraided today.

I would love to be able to keep them for a full two weeks at a time but I get itchy (always been that way), impatient, and take them out when they get loose.

I also wash my hair in braids - makes them loose I know. I hope this challenge cures my hands in hair problem.

Okay you braiding experts, I have a question:

What are you using to moisturize?
Do you have any "anti-itch" products, or your own mix for it?

,,,, thanks.
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I am no braid expert but I've asked a couple and they suggested Vital Braid Spray or Vidal Braid spray, and Scalpecin.

I am using water mixed with leave in to moisturize, to scared to try s-curl or any of that stuff :)
 
HijabiFlygirl said:
Hey y'all!

This is my second week in braids - I haven't been able to keep them longer than a week at a time, so I had my hair rebraided today.

I would love to be able to keep them for a full two weeks at a time but I get itchy (always been that way), impatient, and take them out when they get loose.

I also wash my hair in braids - makes them loose I know. I hope this challenge cures my hands in hair problem.

Okay you braiding experts, I have a question:

What are you using to moisturize?
Do you have any "anti-itch" products, or your own mix for it?

,,,, thanks.
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I'm in the same boat. I can't wear braids or wigs to save my life. My scalp just starts itching like crazy. I would be interested in knowing what everyone else uses as well.
 
I'm in. This will work out perfect because I will be taking a swimming class this semester & will be keeping my hair braided this whole time. I'm trying to reach BSL (fingers crossed)!!!
 
I'm in also. I have been hiding my hair for a while anyway so this one will be easy for me. I am presently wearing extension braids and will continue wearing them until the end of the year I think. I am in the gym again and wearing wigs just don't cut it with all the sweating and everything!
 
HijabiFlygirl said:
Hey y'all!

This is my second week in braids - I haven't been able to keep them longer than a week at a time, so I had my hair rebraided today.

I would love to be able to keep them for a full two weeks at a time but I get itchy (always been that way), impatient, and take them out when they get loose.

I also wash my hair in braids - makes them loose I know. I hope this challenge cures my hands in hair problem.

Okay you braiding experts, I have a question:

What are you using to moisturize?

Do you have any "anti-itch" products, or your own mix for it?

,,,, thanks.
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I am using BRX Braid Spray mixed with Aphogee Green Tea restructurizer leave-in and I alternate it with S-Curl Moisturizing Spray. I do get the itchies after a few days so I wash it with diluted shampoo, poured over my scalp in the shower and rinse, then condition pretty much the same way.
 
I'm in, I really want to make my goal this year.

ETA I will be wearing weaves, I forgot how much I love them.
 
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I want to join, but I am confused based on the various answers here, would my wash and go or a twist out be enough for this challenge to wear it down, or do I have to wear it up each day and also would just wearing it up be enough or do I have to "hide" hair under wig or something like that too?

Sorry but I'm new :perplexed
 
mrs.melton08 said:
I want to join, but I am confused based on the various answers here, would my wash and go or a twist out be enough for this challenge to wear it down, or do I have to wear it up each day and also would just wearing it up be enough or do I have to "hide" hair under wig or something like that too?

Sorry but I'm new :perplexed
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I ain't even new and I'm like will my twa count :look:? All I can do is wash & go's. You will never see my full length because I'm a 4a with some shrinkage. I have no interest in straightening either. Once my hair gets longer I will start doing twists and buns if I can but that may be a minute. All that to ask....can I join?
 
I took down my flat twists/box braids so i could dye my hair black, and now I am happy to announce that my lovely black hair is flat twisted and BUNNED!! Not with my real hair of course, i braided some kanekalon hair and wrapped it around my lil half ponytail. I plan to do this for slightly over a year. Bunning for a year would end my personal challenge on 21 JUL 2011, but my 2 year anniversary is 15 AUG so I'm gonna keep it up til then and do a HUGE reveal. I'm aiming to be full APL when this is over.
 
I would really like to join.. but im in the Castor oil challenge and im supposed to reveal my hair in sept. Do i still qualify to join?
 
mrs.melton08 said:
I want to join, but I am confused based on the various answers here, would my wash and go or a twist out be enough for this challenge to wear it down, or do I have to wear it up each day and also would just wearing it up be enough or do I have to "hide" hair under wig or something like that too?

Sorry but I'm new :perplexed
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Wash n' gos and twistouts count. The key is to:
  • Make sure you're not showing your true length.
  • Use very little manipulation.
  • Moisturize and seal regularly.
Shay72 said:
I ain't even new and I'm like will my twa count :look:? All I can do is wash & go's. You will never see my full length because I'm a 4a with some shrinkage. I have no interest in straightening either. Once my hair gets longer I will start doing twists and buns if I can but that may be a minute. All that to ask....can I join?
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Yes ma'am, your TWA definitely counts and yes you can join.:yep:
 
Wow I just looked at the reveals in the other thread. I'm in! I want to see how much I can retain by December 31st this year as a total DIYer. I'm juicing, bunning and braiding.
 
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