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

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peachfuzzz said:
I'm in!! This will give me a chance to practice braiding my hair, and I can invest in a phony puff! Can't wait to start!
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I could use the practice braiding too.

For those of you that braid your own hair, do you braid it wet, or do you let it dry first?
 
Ms_Twana said:
I could use the practice braiding too.

For those of you that braid your own hair, do you braid it wet, or do you let it dry first?
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I honestly thought I couldn't braid (if you're talking about cornrows) and thought all hope was lost until I tried it on damp hair, and all of a sudden, it came to me like I have known how to do it my whole life! For the life of me, I CANNOT braid dry hair! I don't know why. Anyway, so I do mine damp and let it dry.
 
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davisbr88 said:
I honestly thought I couldn't braid (if you're talking about cornrows) and thought all hope was lost until I tried it on damp hair, and all of a sudden, it came to me like I have known how to do it my whole life! For the life of me, I CANNOT braid dry hair! I don't know why. Anyway, so I do mine damp and let it dry.
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See, I CAN cornrow, but it won't be cute. :lol: It'll definitely be for under a wig ONLY!! :lol: I always do it on dry hair though. It just seemed like it would be a nightmare trying to do it on wet hair, but I guess I'll try that. I'll let it dry maybe 70% - 80% and see it that makes it easier for me.
 
Ms_Twana said:
See, I CAN cornrow, but it won't be cute. :lol: It'll definitely be for under a wig ONLY!! :lol: I always do it on dry hair though. It just seemed like it would be a nightmare trying to do it on wet hair, but I guess I'll try that. I'll let it dry maybe 70% - 80% and see it that makes it easier for me.
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Lol. Girl mine wouldn't be cute either. Like I said, I went my whole life thinking I couldn't braid so I haven't had ANY practice. And I've only done it twice since I figure out how to do it so trust... not cute at all to wear out, but enough to go under a wig/weave.
 
davisbr88 said:
Lol. Girl mine wouldn't be cute either. Like I said, I went my whole life thinking I couldn't braid so I haven't had ANY practice. And I've only done it twice since I figure out how to do it so trust... not cute at all to wear out, but enough to go under a wig/weave.
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Your siggy is cute. This is a serious matter. This is a serious affair. :lol: That's too funny. Hair IS a serious matter for me though. :look:

How'd you get it as a picture like that? I have more stuff that I want my siggy to say, but I don't have the room for it. Making it a picture is a good idea.
 
Ms_Twana said:
Your siggy is cute. This is a serious matter. This is a serious affair. :lol: That's too funny. Hair IS a serious matter for me though. :look:

How'd you get it as a picture like that? I have more stuff that I want my siggy to say, but I don't have the room for it. Making it a picture is a good idea.
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It's kind of a complicated process, actually, and if I didn't like it so much, I would stop doing it.
Basically I created a textbox in Word, typed all I wanted, then I saved the document as a PDF. I open the PDF with an app called GIMP (I have a Mac) that lets you edit pics, crop the box from the Word document, and then save it as a jpg. It's a lot... :spinning:
It isn't that bad to do every now and then, but if you have to update it regularly, it can get annoying.
 
davisbr88 said:
It's kind of a complicated process, actually, and if I didn't like it so much, I would stop doing it.
Basically I created a textbox in Word, typed all I wanted, then I saved the document as a PDF. I open the PDF with an app called GIMP (I have a Mac) that lets you edit pics, crop the box from the Word document, and then save it as a jpg. It's a lot... :spinning:
It isn't that bad to do every now and then, but if you have to update it regularly, it can get annoying.
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Ummmmm......:look:.....:lol: Thanks!! :lol:
 
Ms_Twana said:
Ummmmm......:look:.....:lol: Thanks!! :lol:
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Hahaha. Yeah, I don't recommend it. But I'm addicted to it now.... :lachen:
I'm sure there is an easier way by now - I just really don't feel like going through anymore downloads or trying to figure it out. Honestly, the process isn't broke enough to actively try to fix it yet. Maybe one day...
 
Ok, I'm in. But I'm scared to death. I had APL hair forever. Then in March, I decided to transition. My last relaxer was in February and this month I had to have my hair cut to SL because of severe breakage in the crown that left me with about 3 strands down my back. So I can't make a good bun and my hair is super bushy (although I have a beautiful grade of hair in the back). So I'm going to buy me some hair claws and do this challenge wearing ponytails or pinned up rollersets. I'll also be moisturizing, sealing and baggying every day. It's too short in the back to do a bun, so I'm being really creative with my ponytails. During this challenge I'll have to move the part around so I don't look too monotonous. I'll post pictures of my new hairstyles so you all can really laugh. Lord help me, because I do not know how to comb hair!

So, since I'll be washing often and wearing a wet ponytail most of the time, what leave-ins and moisturizers do you all recommend? Thanks everyone
 
davisbr88 said:
Hahaha. Yeah, I don't recommend it. But I'm addicted to it now.... :lachen:
I'm sure there is an easier way by now - I just really don't feel like going through anymore downloads or trying to figure it out. Honestly, the process isn't broke enough to actively try to fix it yet. Maybe one day...
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Yay. I did it. It's kinda big though. I gotta figure out how to get it smaller.

ETA: There we go. That's better. Both together are still kinda big though. :ohwell:
 
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JJamiah said:
I haven't ordered her yet. I just bought 5 different pieces and the MR. would :nono: my card if I order another. LOL


SHe is in my basket though, LOL!
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Lol! I'm gonna make sure to watch her myself b/c as the time gets closer for my install to come out, you bet you bottom I'm gonna order another one!
 
Awwww snap! Got my install done and I'm LOVING IT!!! Big curly/wavy hair feels so natural. I'll be sure to take pics(with my phone) and post them in here later :yahoo:
 
NikkiQ said:
Awwww snap! Got my install done and I'm LOVING IT!!! Big curly/wavy hair feels so natural. I'll be sure to take pics(with my phone) and post them in here later :yahoo:
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We want pics we want pics, we want pics :D

Congratulations I can't wait to see it :D
 
JJamiah said:
We want pics we want pics, we want pics :D

Congratulations I can't wait to see it :D
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I'll be sure to post quite a few pics for everyone to see. its definitely big hair and I'm not used to it, but I find myself playing with it a lot lol.
 
THEDONROSSCOLLECTION said:
I'm in.......................
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that picture is shocking! is it Angela Bassett??? what happened with that hairline? ouch, that hurts!:blush:

anyhoo, the challenge hasn't even officially started and i already "miss" seeing my hair!:lachen:
wet baggy bunning really worked for me since i began my hhj on lhcf, so i'm still doing it, but geeze i'm bored!
the fact that i haven't flat ironed since nov.'09 deosn't help, although i'm sure it helped me gain and retain length. (i had to hide my flat iron in the attic to resist temptation:lachen:!)

i really hope we cheer each other on because i feel like it's gonna be difficult to make it another 6 motnhs without "seeing" my hair....:perplexed
 
I am wearing extension braids to hide my hair for a while:

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