2011 Hide Your Hair Challenge! (Jan 1st - June 30th)

[JJamiah]

4 days I will be back up in braids and WIGGING IT Just a lotta bit, 2011 I am going hard on the WIGS (can I really go any harder LOL)

 

[LilMissSunshine5]

Thanks for the reggie clarification JJamiah!

Guys I am so ready for this challenge! I need some supernaturnal growth in the new year LMAO I got my hair flatironed yesterday at the shop and was sooo disappointed bc I only have 3-3.5 inches of new growth after 6+ months of transitioning! I have to step up my hair game because at this rate, I'll be transitioning forever! My hair used to grow at a faster rate (.7-.9in/mo), so I'm really bummed I need to figure out a way to move this journey along because I'm getting discouraged I don't know what I am doing wrong? It grew faster in braids, but I didn't like them that much...advice on the best PS to help with growth/retention? I am currently alternating twistouts and flat-ironing, but I am doing away with heat in 2011 (no more than 4x all year)...I hope this helps

Can't wait to break out the wigs! The stylist cut off more in the front than I wanted so the bob isn't angled anymore SMH I give up with hairdressers! They are not right...this is the 2nd time I didn't get the haircut I really wanted SMH Sorry to vent guys, but I know you understand!

 

[LilMissSunshine5]

Here is a pic of my latest haircut from yesterday

 

[curly2shoez]

I would like to join... Finished getting my braids (individuals) yesterday... Will be leaving them in for 12 weeks... Taking them out for a new set and then leaving those in til the end of this challenge...

 

[ckisland]

Awwww, I hope you decide to come back

That didn't last long . I want to rejoin this challenge if that's alright. All this week I've been fighting the urge to put my hair up and away. I'll probably have different feelings by next week, but I'm going to try. I'm going to really try to commit to this challenge.

 

[divachyk]

4 days I will be back up in braids and WIGGING IT Just a lotta bit, 2011 I am going hard on the WIGS (can I really go any harder LOL)

Um, no dear I don't think you can go any harder but then again, you're JJ....so yep, you can get it turnt up a lil mo'.

Morning Ladies So I bought these goody hair combs

Anyone know how to create updos with these? I'm SL

I was in the mall during Christmas and glimpsed a a hair kiosk that sold neat
combs, etc. I approached and was browsing and before I knew it, the owner lady (oriental lady that specializes in updos for weddings) took down the clip holding my bun and whipped up a style with the combs similar to what you posted. I wasn't sure whether to be offended or impressed because I never asked for a on spot demonstration but the style was looking great! I can't duplicate it though so I'm just rambling with no ability to assist...I'd like a tut on how to use those clips also.

 

[Ms_CoCo37]

Here is a pic of my latest haircut from yesterday

Gorgeous! I love it! Your hair is so shiny and your ends...

You're starting this challenge off in perfect shape.

 

[Ms_CoCo37]

That didn't last long . I want to rejoin this challenge if that's alright. All this week I've been fighting the urge to put my hair up and away. I'll probably have different feelings by next week, but I'm going to try. I'm going to really try to commit to this challenge.

I told you, you're always welcome to rejoin. You are too funny!

 

[Ms_CoCo37]

I would like to join... Finished getting my braids (individuals) yesterday... Will be leaving them in for 12 weeks... Taking them out for a new set and then leaving those in til the end of this challenge...

First post since joining in May 2010, First challenge EVER . I bought a lace front remy kinky straight wig early this month. I am planning to take my hair growth seriously this year. i have been natural for about 2.5yrs and have SL hair even though I did not really take care of my hair much since I went natural. I think I have 4b hair?? (I have not got the hang of hair typing yet lol). I will post starting Pictures 2moro. I plan to start wigging it from the 2nd wk of Jan wen all my lace support tapes and adhesives will arrive.
HAPPY NEW YEAR 2 EVERY1!!!!!!!! ))

Welcome new challengers!

 

[JJamiah]

The HYH challenge of Jan - JUN 2011 is officially started :woohoo:

 

[Skiggle]

Hey guys!


Here is my starting pic:

I'll be in mini twists till the end of Jan!

 

[ms.tatiana]

I'm ready for this challenge!!!

 

[NikkiQ]

Happy New Year ladies!!!!!


I started out 2011 right with freshly washed, DC'd and dusted hair. My curls are back after a week of having straight hair and boy did I miss them. I have a decent amount of NG (according to JJamiah) so I'm pretty pleased and ready for this challenge. Going hard for the next 6 months to get ready for the wedding in September!!!

 

[3jsmom]

Hi Ladies Happy New Year!!!

I dc overnight, washed this morning, now sitting under dryer after rollersetting my hair, I have alot of new growth but still hold on

Here is my starting picture

excuse the horrible photo

 

[winona]

Starting Length: Somewhere between shoulder length and armpit length (I am not very good at determining since I don't straighten my hair)

Projected/Goal Length for December 2011: full BSL

Regimen: PS weekly, wash and moisturize when needed, DC weekly

I cant wait until June to see how much I can grow

Starting Pic

 

[KurlyNinja]

Hey everybody!!! Happy New Year!!! I started off my New Year hiding my hair. I went out and bought Tammy by Outre to bring the New Year in. LOVE IT!!!

 

[13StepsAhead]

Hey ladies I braided my hair last night and threw on the mommy wig. I used my flat iron to flip the curls up so I will probably be wearing mommy for a week or two.

 

[ms.blue]

I'm still in my weave:

Lawd my eyes are huge

 

[ckisland]

Last night, meaning about 3 this morning, I cowashed and did a braid n'curl using Cantu leave-in. And like a good challenge member, I took the rollers out and put my hair straight up into a bun .

 

[Aggie]

Still hiding my hair using wigs for now.

 

[beauti]

i'm IN! i just weaved my hair today and plan on redoing it february, then april, and keeping that in until big reveal!! woot woot!

ok so this didnt work out too well. i ended up taking the weave out early this week bc it was a bad batch and tangled like crazy! change of plans:

will be rockin a wig till february and will braid my hair up from mid feb till reveal day



and here is my starting pic taken today:

lets grow ladies!!!

 

[JJamiah]

Happy New Year ladies!!!!!


I started out 2011 right with freshly washed, DC'd and dusted hair. My curls are back after a week of having straight hair and boy did I miss them. I have a decent amount of NG (according to JJamiah) so I'm pretty pleased and ready for this challenge. Going hard for the next 6 months to get ready for the wedding in September!!!

LOLOLOL You had a great year. Your hard work paid off.

MsCOCO where are you, ?

 

[Evallusion]

Cowashed and deep conditioned my week old twists today. Wearing Oakland Girl by Freetress...

Here are my starting pics:

 

[LilMissSunshine5]

I haven't done a formal HYH style...I just got my hair flatironed 2 days ago, so I have it wrapped up under a scarf right now! I am trying to decide whether to attempt bantu knots for the first time or wear a lacefront wig...decisions, decisions

 

[Long-n-Strong_Naturally]

Morning Ladies So I bought these goody hair combs:



Anyone know how to create updos with these? I'm SL

Halee,

If you can do a french twist you can use the comb(s) to secure your hair. They can also be used if you part your hair (in the middle or either side which ever you prefer) and twist one side starting from the front when you get to the back secure with a bobby pin while you do the other side. Then join both sides in the back (remove bobby pin) and begin rolling up, you can use the combs to secure them kind of like a forties hairstyle. Here's what I mean by the first one, I'll see if I can find more vids or pics for both.

YouTube - Fast and easy French twist hairstyle.

 

[brg240]

i hope this is okay, just posting some buns/updos

YouTube - Pt 2:2 Crown twist tutorial
YouTube - Basic Bun Headwrap Tutorial
YouTube - Learning a Ford Models hair tutorial
YouTube - Hair Tutorial Chestnut Up-do マロンアップ編 ロングヘアアレンジ
YouTube - Party　Hair　Updo 編みこみカチューシャでアップスタイル編

 

[acapnleo]

My wigs haven't arrived yet but I should have them by Tuesday... I am actually really excited

Meanwhile, I have my hair on the foam curl rods.

Here is my starting pic (from November 2010)

Happy Hair Growing

 

[brg240]

for some reason there was errors with the post so i'm splitting up the links
YouTube - Chinese Braided Bun!
YouTube - Hair Tutorial Ribbon-shaped Up-do 髪でリボン編 ロングヘアアレンジ
YouTube - Cinna-bun Tutorial Part 2
YouTube - Hair Tutorial Ribbon with little hair 少ない髪でリボン編
YouTube - "THE BLACKHAWK" My Trademark Hairstyle
YouTube - Tsuji Nozomi/Tanaka Reina inspired bun.
YouTube - JLo Fierce: Side Bun Hair Tutorial Part 2
YouTube - Alicia Keys Updo: Fish Tail TUTORIAL
YouTube - Hair Tutorial - 90 second chic & stylish bun on shoulder length hair
YouTube - Elegant Airdried Double Bun
YouTube - Double Bun with Braid Tutorial
YouTube - Classic Hairstyle of the 60s: Audrey Hepburn Inspired Tutorial
YouTube - ２Minutes Easy Updo　2分でできる簡単まとめ髪編
YouTube - Bun From Single Braids
YouTube - Bun Tutorial
YouTube - Transform Long Hair Into Short Hair (Faux Bob)
YouTube - Twisted Bun Tutorial Video
YouTube - Hair Tutorial How to make a fake bob　なんちゃってボブ編
YouTube - Pt 2:2 Crown twist tutorial
YouTube - Classics in variations
YouTube - 4 twin braid hairstyles
YouTube - Elegant up-do

 

[acapnleo]

^^^Thank you for the extra ideas!!!!

 

[brg240]

acapnleo your hair is gorgeous. I'm hoping i receive my wigs by tuesday too.

this is my starting pic all