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

Did a length check yesterday...let's just say that I was less than enthused...But, the good news it that there is still two more months to put a dent in hair game!!!! Currently wearing my hair in a ponytail...so I'm hiding the length!
 

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acapnleo said:
bunning still... Purchased Ors Moisturizer for DD and I and we are looking for cute hair accessories... I always seemed to see them, when I wasn't interested in buying, now, I can't find them! :ohwell:
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You should check out Target. Their hair accessories section seems to have expanded in the last year. I also suggest you check out Forever 21 if you have one in your area
 
So... I BC'd. which unless a serious miracle happens i'm not making it to APL in june. I dont want to leave this challenge, but I'm also stopping the consistent wig wearing as well because I want to enjoy my natural hair. lol. I will come back in June though with an after pic although i dont expect anything drastic to be shown length wise.
 
Hi Everyone,
Got my sew in today, french braids in front. I can count the times I've had braids on one hand so.... now I remember why oooouch!!!:nono: Sorry about the finger shot it was the pain affecting my skills.

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I got micros put in on Saturday & the experience was awful...NEVER AGAIN will I go to an African braiding shop :nono: My head is still tender SMH I forgot I was tenderheaded, but I don't think it would have made a difference with these sadistic chicks! I truly felt like they were pulling my hair out of my scalp :nono: I almost started bawling bc I was in so much pain :sad: I really hope my edges aren't damaged from this :cry2: On top of everything, I don't even know if I really even like the braids that much :ohwell: I will be rocking them at least until June, so I'll make the best of it! I'll post pics when I charge my camera battery & actually take some :look:
 
LilMissSunshine5 said:
I got micros put in on Saturday & the experience was awful...NEVER AGAIN will I go to an African braiding shop :nono: My head is still tender SMH I forgot I was tenderheaded, but I don't think it would have made a difference with these sadistic chicks! I truly felt like they were pulling my hair out of my scalp :nono: I almost started bawling bc I was in so much pain :sad: I really hope my edges aren't damaged from this :cry2: On top of everything, I don't even know if I really even like the braids that much :ohwell: I will be rocking them at least until June, so I'll make the best of it! I'll post pics when I charge my camera battery & actually take some :look:
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Awww LilMissSunshine, :bighug:I'm sorry you had a bad experience at the African braid shop. That's one of the reasons I steer clear of them. The ones that I have gone to in past were very heavy handed, and they braid too tight. Now I let one person braid my hair, and she's very gently.

As a matter of fact, I need to contact her and let her know I'm ready for braids again.:yep:
 
Ms_CoCo37 said:
Awww @LilMissSunshine, :bighug:I'm sorry you had a bad experience at the African braid shop. That's one of the reasons I steer clear of them. The ones that I have gone to in past were very heavy handed, and they braid too tight. Now I let one person braid my hair, and she's very gently.

As a matter of fact, I need to contact her and let her know I'm ready for braids again.:yep:
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I hope you get the braids after you baby your hair a bit. :) Neglect and then getting braids is a setup for disaster.
 
LilMissSunshine :bighug: :bighug: :bighug: YEEAARRSSS ago, I had a horrible one-time experience with microbraids too!!! I am so sorry that this happened to you. As everyone above said, nows the time to baby those edges and make the most of it!
 
LilMissSunshine5 said:
I got micros put in on Saturday & the experience was awful...NEVER AGAIN will I go to an African braiding shop :nono: My head is still tender SMH I forgot I was tenderheaded, but I don't think it would have made a difference with these sadistic chicks! I truly felt like they were pulling my hair out of my scalp :nono: I almost started bawling bc I was in so much pain :sad: I really hope my edges aren't damaged from this :cry2: On top of everything, I don't even know if I really even like the braids that much :ohwell: I will be rocking them at least until June, so I'll make the best of it! I'll post pics when I charge my camera battery & actually take some :look:
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:spank: :bighug:

You know you should have let them tight up your head like that. Awwwww. Big hugs though. So sorry this happened to you. :(
 
Ms_CoCo37 said:
I love it! And you still have a head full of hair.:grin: I can't wait to see your progress by the time the wedding rolls around.:yep:
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It's grown quite a bit since that day. I'm so happy to see it every day. So much healthier now than when I was relaxed. I can't wait to check my progress in June :yep: :drunk: :grin: :spinning:
 
thanks Ms CoCo37 I will definitely work on the edges I asked the braider to go easy on the edges (HA!) My edges are already thin from lupus alopecia. HHG
 
I feel your pain LilMissSunshine5,literally!
I stopped at walgreens after my sew-in and bought the aloe vera gel which does help. Thought about crushing some aspirin and ,making a paste out of it to apply on my edges. Hang in there.
 
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BlessedRN prof have you tried going to the dermatologist to get the cortizone shots for your edges.

My sister has Lupus as well (Both Types :( ) and she has this issue. SHe kept getting them and cut off all her hair. Realized it didn't stop it. She started to get the shots and while annoying they work. She is now growing her hair back to MBL.
 
Even though I did the length check, I'm still Hiding My Hair!

Excuse the face!:spinning:

ETA: That's a hair fork, btw...
 

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LilMissSunshine5

I hate to hear about your brading experience with mircos :( it sucks when you get your hair done and then your whole head hurts!! I just hope you don't take them out you know, because thats just a waste of good money sent lol. I hope this doesn't cause you any damage either.

Take care...
 
Hello ladies, I'm still in this challenge. I've been hiding my hair consistently in buns (and ponytails when I'm feeling bored). I'm currently 7 weeks post and I plan to stretch until the end of this challenge.

HHG!
 
Hallo ladies, Im still PSing my hair protecting those ends :) Im currently 2.5 weeks post relaxer. Im sporting a side bun today. HHJ to ya'll
 
Here is the new style. Hopefully I can hold it up for at least a month.

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