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

[JJamiah]

^^^^ WOWOW I wish I could say I only lose a quarter size. Great Job on not losing a bunch.

I lose a loooooooooooot when I break down after 3 weeks; atleast a baseball size straight out my head and probaby a little bigger than a golf ball crunched together

I love the low maintenance though it is awesome.

 

[Drtondalia]

Hi Ladies!

As promised here are the pics of my very first LF wig LAUREN.

I looked far and wide for a LF that I loved and this is it.

I think I did a great job cutting the lace for my first time. I was nervous a heck. I love the curls in this wig. They are so soft and bouncy.

I had to take the hair at my temples out cause they were farther out than the edge of the wig. The only question I have is what I should do about the edges in front of my ears. The wig dosen't lay flat there. I wound up pulling out the hair there but I can't help but think I may have done something wrong. I only used the combs and the wig in general felt like it fit comfortably. Any suggestions?? Or are some LF just like that? Or is my hairline oddly shaped??

Either way I love it!

 

[Lanea87]

Still wearing my weave, but thinking about taking it out this weekend. It'll be 8 weeks.
Anywho another thread talked abotu paltas bkc being good for thickness and my junk butt is thinking about searching for it when I put in my next install.

What is it and what do you do....?

 

[Lanea87]

I did, we will spend more time together in March but I am glad it up as of now. LOL HUH, your due to take yours out in a couple of weeks, how do u like it up as of now?

Yea imma take mines down Monday (14th) and wash, DC, and do a protein treatment, then relax later on that week/ weekend, by that time I would have had it in for 3 weeks and I will be 12 wks post. I need to go buy my relaxer and stuff and get ready for it...IM DONE WITH STYLIST!

I like that its up and I just have to M&S it and hide under a wig, but I wanna relax cause I wanna see if I made it to APL and beyond.
I ran into an issue with some scissors in Nov (which I was BSB then) and that was a set back for me so I just wanna see my progress.

 

[JJamiah]

Yea imma take mines down Monday (14th) and wash, DC, and do a protein treatment, then relax later on that week/ weekend, by that time I would have had it in for 3 weeks and I will be 12 wks post. I need to go buy my relaxer and stuff and get ready for it...IM DONE WITH STYLIST!

I like that its up and I just have to M&S it and hide under a wig, but I wanna relax cause I wanna see if I made it to APL and beyond.
I ran into an issue with some scissors in Nov (which I was BSB then) and that was a set back for me so I just wanna see my progress.

wow so soory

Okay do you wear your hair out a lot when you freshly relax?

I am not relaxing at the moment because I find it adds stress to my already thin hair when I braid it. Once I decide to start wearing my hair out exclusively I will relax.

 

[divachyk]

Okay girls, at another salon consult. The morning started off rocky with the stylist rescheduling from 10:30 to 1:30 because her mom became ill. So I am here now, I am impressed with the atmosphere. Here goes!

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[divachyk]

Oh and been hiding under buns of course or under silk scarf and hat because it's cold, even for FL.

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[JJamiah]

Okay girls, at another salon consult. The morning started off rocky with the stylist rescheduling from 10:30 to 1:30 because her mom became ill. So I am here now, I am impressed with the atmosphere. Here goes!

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Good Luck GOOD LUCK!

 

[divachyk]

LAWD KNOWS I NEED IT! thx u *hugs*

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[Lanea87]

Hi Ladies!

As promised here are the pics of my very first LF wig LAUREN.

I looked far and wide for a LF that I loved and this is it.

I think I did a great job cutting the lace for my first time. I was nervous a heck. I love the curls in this wig. They are so soft and bouncy.

I had to take the hair at my temples out cause they were farther out than the edge of the wig. The only question I have is what I should do about the edges in front of my ears. The wig dosen't lay flat there. I wound up pulling out the hair there but I can't help but think I may have done something wrong. I only used the combs and the wig in general felt like it fit comfortably. Any suggestions?? Or are some LF just like that? Or is my hairline oddly shaped??

Either way I love it!

LF fit the same way on me, my temples comes out far surpass the wigs temples. I just go on by my business cause I dont wear my LF up in a ponytail to wear you have too see my edges....Pin the ear part down or cut them off if they are bothering you badly.

 

[Lanea87]

wow so soory

Okay do you wear your hair out a lot when you freshly relax?

I am not relaxing at the moment because I find it adds stress to my already thin hair when I braid it. Once I decide to start wearing my hair out exclusively I will relax.

Not alot just like for 2 weeks and that wearing curlformers and buns or something.

When I first started my HHJ I use to go ever 6 months and relax but thats because I wore sew-ins back to back so that I wouldnt have to be worried about my hair.

Yea I have fine thin hair too, I guess the only reason I wanna relax is bc I have hair that I wanna use for Spring twist to gone and use to get out the way before my hair gets too long for it. I like fresh relaxed edges in general but I wont wanna do it just to get the braids put in....AARRGGHH, I dont think imma relax. I KNOW that I dont wanna bother with the 2 different textures though thats why I wanna keep it braided.

 

[Lanea87]

Okay girls, at another salon consult. The morning started off rocky with the stylist rescheduling from 10:30 to 1:30 because her mom became ill. So I am here now, I am impressed with the atmosphere. Here goes!

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Praying that all goes well for you!

 

[JJamiah]

For March I am going to be doing High Buns with my SPin PINS /put my bump comb by goody in the front for a small bump it effect along with a headband

I need to be able to sleep and those low Buns are a for me

HUH, YEs I am one who thinks like five steps ahead or else I get lost LOL.

I think I will be spraying my braids with my Nu-Gro every 3 days to keep my hair moist; epecially since I go a nice DRC treatment a week ago, my hair feels very strong.

I wore Anita Last night to my boys banquet and I think for my Valentines Lunch with the Mr. and my son (my 5 year old is having a luncheon with mom and dad at school LOL) I think I will wear her then too. I like MS. ANITA I think I will get another Anita SOon.

 

[JJamiah]

Not alot just like for 2 weeks and that wearing curlformers and buns or something.

When I first started my HHJ I use to go ever 6 months and relax but thats because I wore sew-ins back to back so that I wouldnt have to be worried about my hair.

Yea I have fine thin hair too, I guess the only reason I wanna relax is bc I have hair that I wanna use for Spring twist to gone and use to get out the way before my hair gets too long for it. I like fresh relaxed edges in general but I wont wanna do it just to get the braids put in....AARRGGHH, I dont think imma relax. I KNOW that I dont wanna bother with the 2 different textures though thats why I wanna keep it braided.

TELL me you have a Tangle Teezer Please Tell me LOL

It really makes dealing with my two textures easy breezy and I am an OUCH gal. Ouch OUch OUCH , tender headed and no issues.

 

[AlliCat]

still rocking my halfwig.....................

 

[Kamilla16]

FINALLY took down my kinky twist!!! Detangling was a NIGHTMARE!! 2 plus hours..erplexed. Afterwards I washed in 2 sections, applied Aphogee 2 min reconstructor and then DC'd. I then Air-dried and Flat-ironed (lightly).

Overall, I don't think I lost too much hair... Everytime I get Kinky Twist/Micros I HATE the take down process and say I'm never getting them again! Now I'm in a bun. Planning to relax in 2 weeks.

 

[chasturner84]

FINALLY took down my kinky twist!!! Detangling was a NIGHTMARE!! 2 plus hours..erplexed. Afterwards I washed in 2 sections, applied Aphogee 2 min reconstructor and then DC'd. I then Air-dried and Flat-ironed (lightly).

Overall, I don't think I lost too much hair... Everytime I get Kinky Twist/Micros I HATE the take down process and say I'm never getting them again! Now I'm in a bun. Planning to relax in 2 weeks.

How long were your twists in? How many weeks post are you?

I'm dreading my detangling sessions starting late March. It normally takes me 2-3 hours to detangle once I hit 3.5-4 months post...and I'm planning to stretch until June erplexed I usually have my mother detangle my hair at that point because I can't deal and usually get super frustrated.

I don't think I could be a long tern transitioner if I ever decided to take the natural route.

 

[chasturner84]

TELL me you have a Tangle Teezer Please Tell me LOL

It really makes dealing with my two textures easy breezy and I am an OUCH gal. Ouch OUch OUCH , tender headed and no issues.

I have fine hair and looking at the Denman and Tangle Teezer makes me nervous. I can just see a set back waiting to happen with both of those. I heard such great things about the TT, I just don't have the courage.

 

[JJamiah]

How long were your twists in? How many weeks post are you?

I'm dreading my detangling sessions starting late March. It normally takes me 2-3 hours to detangle once I hit 3.5-4 months post...and I'm planning to stretch until June erplexed I usually have my mother detangle my hair at that point because I can't deal and usually get super frustrated.

I don't think I could be a long tern transitioner if I ever decided to take the natural route.

I have fine hair and looking at the Denman and Tangle Teezer makes me nervous. I can just see a set back waiting to happen with both of those. I heard such great things about the TT, I just don't have the courage.

Let me start by my hair is THIN thin thin, no not chemically damaged, Not heat damaged or cotton moisture dehydrated. It is just naturally thin. Think of the ONce upon in China JET LEi with like the long pony with the rest of his hair shaven. Let me see if I can find a picture.


ALL this to say CHAS get your Tangle Teezer if you hate it take it back, but I think you would love it being that you take so long to detangle. I take all of 5 minutes to detangle.

I also learned ladies as my hair got longer so did the way I like I mean NEEDED to wash my hair. I DON't like the way I wash my hair but it cuts back on detangling and hair loss.

CHas get one get one get one get one.

 

[KurlyNinja]

^^^^ WOWOW I wish I could say I only lose a quarter size. Great Job on not losing a bunch.

I lose a loooooooooooot when I break down after 3 weeks; atleast a baseball size straight out my head and probaby a little bigger than a golf ball crunched together

I love the low maintenance though it is awesome.

Thanks! I was actually just as shocked as you! I kept brushing my hair thinking, "this can't be all of it". Maybe its decided to start thickening up? or maybe its planning a sneak attack for it to all fall out next month.

 

[JJamiah]

Thanks! I was actually just as shocked as you! I kept brushing my hair thinking, "this can't be all of it". Maybe its decided to start thickening up? or maybe its planning a sneak attack for it to all fall out next month.

No way your not going to fall next month this is your calling low maintenance you GROw girl. LOL

I am Jelly in all forms and fashion; HUH, I wish you could come rub my scalp LOLOLOLOL Put that low shed in a bottle and share LOL.

When my hair was shorter I would get NADA in three weeks I would say about 50 hairs - 100 tops.

Now I feel like if I take all my shed hairs I could make a Chia Pet each time.

I try not to be up tight but HUH bottle some of that UP Pwease and send it my way.....

 

[chasturner84]

Let me start by my hair is THIN thin thin, no not chemically damaged, Not heat damaged or cotton moisture dehydrated. It is just naturally thin. Think of the ONce upon in China JET LEi with like the long pony with the rest of his hair shaven. Let me see if I can find a picture.


ALL this to say CHAS get your Tangle Teezer if you hate it take it back, but I think you would love it being that you take so long to detangle. I take all of 5 minutes to detangle.

I also learned ladies as my hair got longer so did the way I like I mean NEEDED to wash my hair. I DON't like the way I wash my hair but it cuts back on detangling and hair loss.

CHas get one get one get one get one.

You were dead wrong for that picture! Exaggerated a bit much, huh?

 

[Lanea87]

TELL me you have a Tangle Teezer Please Tell me LOL

It really makes dealing with my two textures easy breezy and I am an OUCH gal. Ouch OUch OUCH , tender headed and no issues.

No TT cause I didnt kno if my fragile could take it.
But I do have a knock off denmen.

 

[JJamiah]

No TT cause I didnt kno if my fragile could take it.
But I do have a knock off denmen.

Okay you have a DENMAN (WIG BRUSH to me ) that the bristles are so strong it feels like it can pull mountains and your afwaid (Yes Afwaid) of this wonderful (yet noisey as could be) tool

I tell you, when a certain someone thought I should get this I was like nuts:

I knew all the hype about the Denman and felt that brush would have TORE me a new one.

I took back some GeL for my son and got back 2 cents short of $16.
I figured what the hey. I bought it expecting NOTHING!!!!! For real.

Lalala lah lah, went to wash my hair and BAM I slide this thing through after giving it the stink face and had to text her SORRY.

She had no clue I thought she was LOL I was like that PJ

This thing detangled my hair like NObody's business

All I can do ladies is SUGGEST if you have thin hair don't be afraid.

I have low density hair, My hair is Long and it seems the longer the more tangly it gets. I AM Tender Headed, I was a NON Believer
It has been over 7 months since my last relaxer.

TRY it if you don't love it take it back. your in a win win situation.

I am pushing Steamers too!

Clarifying, Deep Conditioning I use two Alter Ego Garlic Conditioner and Silk Element Megasilk Moisturizing Treatment.

 

[acapnleo]

Hey Ladies, been a couple of days... but I wanted to update y'all....

I WORE MOMMY TO WORK!!!!! YES, I DID!!!!

It went well, of course some folks were like, you cut your hair??? That is a nice cut for you!!

I have a co-worker (unlikeliest candidate ) now interested and frequently asking questions about wigs that she wants to buy... like I'm a wig guru or something... Not hardly!

Of course, I have disclosed to a few that I was wearing a wig and it didn't feel awkward either... I am comfortable with it, which makes it more fun... especially when I retire Mommy for something longer...

Anyway, all's well and I will wear Mommy for a little while longer, til I tire of her and move on to another style

Danielle, the curly one is becoming tangled (more so, when I try to separate the curls... don't know what I'm going to do about her... and I still think she is too big) Oh and I am think I am over wigs with highlights, unless is 4/30-- but I think I will just focus on 4's with my next purchase.

 

[acapnleo]

Oh and just read above post... YES TANGLE TEASER BEATS DENMAN ALL THE WAY!!!!
Lovely item to have!!!

 

[Lanea87]

Okay you have a DENMAN (WIG BRUSH to me ) that the bristles are so strong it feels like it can pull mountains and your afwaid (Yes Afwaid) of this wonderful (yet noisey as could be) tool

I tell you, when a certain someone thought I should get this I was like nuts:

I knew all the hype about the Denman and felt that brush would have TORE me a new one.

I took back some GeL for my son and got back 2 cents short of $16.
I figured what the hey. I bought it expecting NOTHING!!!!! For real.

Lalala lah lah, went to wash my hair and BAM I slide this thing through after giving it the stink face and had to text her SORRY.

She had no clue I thought she was LOL I was like that PJ

This thing detangled my hair like NObody's business

All I can do ladies is SUGGEST if you have thin hair don't be afraid.

I have low density hair, My hair is Long and it seems the longer the more tangly it gets. I AM Tender Headed, I was a NON Believer
It has been over 7 months since my last relaxer.

TRY it if you don't love it take it back. your in a win win situation.

I am pushing Steamers too!

Clarifying, Deep Conditioning I use two Alter Ego Garlic Conditioner and Silk Element Megasilk Moisturizing Treatment.

Imma go by my Sallys and see if they still have it and take your word in a week or so when I take out these cornrows....It betta work or its going to be me and you JJ LOL

No push me on that steamer....How much is that?

 

[Lanea87]

Oh and just read above post... YES TANGLE TEASER BEATS DENMAN ALL THE WAY!!!!
Lovely item to have!!!

I just called Sallys and they have it so imma pick that up and see what it does.

 

[acapnleo]

I had the same skepticism, but when the tangle teaser thread "STAYED" on the first page for FOREVER (it seemed), the PJ in me couldn't take the curiosity anymore

Your hair will thank you!

 

[Lanea87]

Look what I got ladies.....

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