*2012* Crown & Glory BootCamp Challenge!!!
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Mane.Attraction
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Please add me to the list...I would love to do this challenge! I hope to retain length this year!!!!!
My starting pic is below, and you'll also find my first protective style. I micro braided the horseshoe area that's normally left out when doing a partial weave and then I sewed tracks in the back. I can already tell that the hair will tangle up a lot, but this is staying in for at least 8 weeks...I'll just wear it in a bun and keep my hair moisturized underneath it all.
My starting pic is below, and you'll also find my first protective style. I micro braided the horseshoe area that's normally left out when doing a partial weave and then I sewed tracks in the back. I can already tell that the hair will tangle up a lot, but this is staying in for at least 8 weeks...I'll just wear it in a bun and keep my hair moisturized underneath it all.
Au-natural
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Add please. I need retention badly!
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mEmYSELFaNDj
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I'm in. I'm about to go hard this year. Keep my hair braided and hidden under weaves and wigs for the whole year. That's what I did the first year of my hair journey and my hair flourished. However this past year and a half I was a lot more relaxed with my hair care and didn't protect it nearly as much, and you can tell because I didnt retain as much hair in 2011. So I'm in hoping to reach either HL.
jayjaycurlz
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Starting my twists tonight. I'll post starting pics soon!
Evallusion
LiloLombardi
Ive been in these cornorows for 2 weeks now. They are a little fuzzy but I'm hanging in there.
sugarwater
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i'm in! I plan on wigging it with flat twists.
I redo my twist every 4 weeks.
I co wash every 2 -3 days and use a sulfur mix 3-4 times a week
my Ultimate year goal is BSL.
I redo my twist every 4 weeks.
I co wash every 2 -3 days and use a sulfur mix 3-4 times a week
my Ultimate year goal is BSL.
virtuenow
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Please add me to the list...I would love to do this challenge! I hope to retain length this year!!!!!
My starting pic is below, and you'll also find my first protective style. I micro braided the horseshoe area that's normally left out when doing a partial weave and then I sewed tracks in the back. I can already tell that the hair will tangle up a lot, but this is staying in for at least 8 weeks...I'll just wear it in a bun and keep my hair moisturized underneath it all.
This is exactly what I'm doing. I have a microbraid perimeter; and plan to deep condition once a week. However, I plan on doing very long sessions w/installs of 3.5mo minimum. We shall see. I will redo the perimeter ever 2-4 weeks and tighten install every 6-8 weeks. Moisturize every other day. Will submit pic early January.
NaturalfienD
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Hello,
I am so excited about this challenge- I'm a long time stalker of this site, especially this thread.This challenge is the main reason that I subbed to LHCF!
My information is as follows ...
~Current hair length .... My current hair length is CBL in the back and something like NL in the front. I am wearing yarn braids now, I plan to post starting pix in January when I take this set out.
~Relaxed/Natural/Texlaxed/Loc'd .... Natural since 08/2010
~Personal goal .... My personal goal is to reach APL by August and an extra inch closer to BSL by December.
~Current Reggie and styling choices .... I now wash monthly because the YBs are so damned heavy after washing and because I don't think my scalp/hair needs cleansing more than that right now. I have been applying a mix of Monistat and Softee Hair Grease to my scalp at least three times a week-I found that my hair has grown quite a bit since early December. I have been taking a variety of supplements: Biotin, Vitamins C and E, a multivitamin, and Zinc daily for about three months and I have increased my water intake (I freaking hate water so that in itself is a challenge.)
I also oil my scalp with almond oil that has MSM mixed in it ... I was so hungry for hair growth that I put a bulb of garlic in the mix for a couple of days and even after taking the bulb out the smell of the oil stunk to high hell. So that little concoction only goes on my head once a week, when I'm off from work and away from others. When I have my 'free hair' days I will try rollersetting my hair for stretching and to see if I have what it takes to implement the style in the future.
I plan on PSing primarily with yarn braids or yarn twists ... self-install cause I refuse to drop duckets on something I can do myself.
I'm so excited about this challenge ladies-- let's get it!!
Nf
I am so excited about this challenge- I'm a long time stalker of this site, especially this thread.This challenge is the main reason that I subbed to LHCF!
My information is as follows ...
~Current hair length .... My current hair length is CBL in the back and something like NL in the front. I am wearing yarn braids now, I plan to post starting pix in January when I take this set out.
~Relaxed/Natural/Texlaxed/Loc'd .... Natural since 08/2010
~Personal goal .... My personal goal is to reach APL by August and an extra inch closer to BSL by December.
~Current Reggie and styling choices .... I now wash monthly because the YBs are so damned heavy after washing and because I don't think my scalp/hair needs cleansing more than that right now. I have been applying a mix of Monistat and Softee Hair Grease to my scalp at least three times a week-I found that my hair has grown quite a bit since early December. I have been taking a variety of supplements: Biotin, Vitamins C and E, a multivitamin, and Zinc daily for about three months and I have increased my water intake (I freaking hate water so that in itself is a challenge.)
I also oil my scalp with almond oil that has MSM mixed in it ... I was so hungry for hair growth that I put a bulb of garlic in the mix for a couple of days and even after taking the bulb out the smell of the oil stunk to high hell. So that little concoction only goes on my head once a week, when I'm off from work and away from others. When I have my 'free hair' days I will try rollersetting my hair for stretching and to see if I have what it takes to implement the style in the future.
I plan on PSing primarily with yarn braids or yarn twists ... self-install cause I refuse to drop duckets on something I can do myself.
I'm so excited about this challenge ladies-- let's get it!!
Nf
JessieLeleB
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I'm Definitely In this, I keep my hair braided all year around and flat iron every 4 months for length check, As I type I'm deep conditioning and doing my end of year/ beginning of year check!! Will be posting when I get off of work tonight!!!
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Firstborn2
Stop frontin, you know me!
Getting my hair braided tomorrow, I'm ready for this challenge.
silenttullip
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should I oil my scalp before braiding my hair without extensions or no?
mallysmommy
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brittle_hair
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I've had my braids in for 10 weeks - I am ready to take them out but my friends and family keep telling me they don't look like they need redoing, probably because I redid a few of the hair line ones. I can feel that some of the looser areas are weighing down and pulling my strands - looking forward to taking them out and giving my hair and neck a break.
NaturalfienD
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I usually wait to oil my scalp until I'm done installing my braids. I do heavy seal my hair before putting my braids in to ensure my hair stays moisturized for a while. It has worked for me thus far.
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melisandre
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nakialovesshoes
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For now I'm doing plaits under wigs/turbans/headwraps/you name it. Today I did an ACV rinse followed by a mud wash & CW w/AOGBP. I've figured out that my hair really likes WGO & AV mixed together. I moisturize with that during the week & sometimes use a little EVCO on top of that.
I CW daily w/AOHSR & I baggy overnight w/my sulfur mix.
I CW daily w/AOHSR & I baggy overnight w/my sulfur mix.
mEmYSELFaNDj
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I've already done my base braids that I will be wearing under my 3/4 wig weaves and wigs. I'll be keeping these same braids in 11wks at a time, then take down for 1-2wks for flat ironing/length checks and then back in braids and under a wig or weave. Regimen: dc 2x/wk, cowash 2/wk, JBCO 3x/wk, prepoo 1x/wk, moisturize and seal daily.
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B_Phlyy
Pineapple Eating Unicorn
Tomorrow is my first official day of the challenge. For the first session, I will be braiding my own hair in box braids and wearing a wig on days I go out. Co wash, moisturize and seal daily. Shampoo and DC twice a week.
I have some pics of my lightly straightened hair and hair that's slightly shrunken. Both were taken 12/29
I have some pics of my lightly straightened hair and hair that's slightly shrunken. Both were taken 12/29
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assiyrabomb
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Count me in! Tonight is NYE so I'll be back later to post my reggie and starting pic!
ETA:
Stats:
Current Length: An inch from BSL
Dec 2012 Goal: WL
My Reggie:
*I will be wearing U-Part Wigs/Half Wigs for this challenge.
-Moisture/Seal Daily
-Wash/Deep Condition every 2 weeks
-Hard Protein treatment after each take down (every 6 weeks)
ETA:
Stats:
Current Length: An inch from BSL
Dec 2012 Goal: WL
My Reggie:
*I will be wearing U-Part Wigs/Half Wigs for this challenge.
-Moisture/Seal Daily
-Wash/Deep Condition every 2 weeks
-Hard Protein treatment after each take down (every 6 weeks)
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sxyblackgem
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Hi everyone,
I would love to join this challenge!! I hope that I'm not to late; attached are my starting pics. I've never attached pics before so please bare with me
Will have my regimen later, I have to run to the Outback
ETA: My regimen: I will be using 2 strand twists as my crown and glory/protective style. I will use my own hair and I will have the twists in for about 2 - 3 weeks. I will then shampoo(Shea Moisture Moisture Retention shampoo; I believe that's the name the bottle is currently hiding), condition (Herbal Essence Hello Hydration) and deep condition my hair (Spiral Solutions Deeply Decadent Moisturizing Treatment). I will use a protein treatment (Spiral Solutions Repairing Protein Treatment) every 4 - 6 weeks. Moisturize daily with African Pride Braid Sheen Spray and I may seal with an oil probably EVOO mixed with JBCO.
I would love to join this challenge!! I hope that I'm not to late; attached are my starting pics. I've never attached pics before so please bare with me
Will have my regimen later, I have to run to the Outback
ETA: My regimen: I will be using 2 strand twists as my crown and glory/protective style. I will use my own hair and I will have the twists in for about 2 - 3 weeks. I will then shampoo(Shea Moisture Moisture Retention shampoo; I believe that's the name the bottle is currently hiding), condition (Herbal Essence Hello Hydration) and deep condition my hair (Spiral Solutions Deeply Decadent Moisturizing Treatment). I will use a protein treatment (Spiral Solutions Repairing Protein Treatment) every 4 - 6 weeks. Moisturize daily with African Pride Braid Sheen Spray and I may seal with an oil probably EVOO mixed with JBCO.
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theNaturalWonders
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starting pic and regimen:
have been wearing wigs and cornrows underneath. cornrows done 1x a month. poo with diluted rhassoul clay in an applicator bottle 1x a week. prepoo with oil to co-wash and DC weekly alternating between moisturizing and protein DCs. will do black tea rinses 2x a week. moisturize and seal 2x a day. massage oil into scalp 2x a week. doing this challenge for the long haul~12/31/2013 final reveal!!
have been wearing wigs and cornrows underneath. cornrows done 1x a month. poo with diluted rhassoul clay in an applicator bottle 1x a week. prepoo with oil to co-wash and DC weekly alternating between moisturizing and protein DCs. will do black tea rinses 2x a week. moisturize and seal 2x a day. massage oil into scalp 2x a week. doing this challenge for the long haul~12/31/2013 final reveal!!
LilMissSunshine5
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silenttullip
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Just prepooed with evco
clarified with vo5 kiwi lime and 2nd lather CoN Argan Oil
Detangled with Vo5 Chamomile Rinsed
DCing now with CoN Nourish & Strengthening with a little evoo on top for 1 hr
Rinsing out and massaging some evco on scalp
moisturizing and sealing with braid mist (water, evoo, and eucalyptus oil and cassia oil) maybe a little whipped shea butter
Stretching with 8-12 braids until Monday and getting some help putting in the braids
probably about 45-60 braids in all and twisting my hairline gently
(now I know what my lil sis means when she says "you doing too much" but hopefully it'll all be worth it)
clarified with vo5 kiwi lime and 2nd lather CoN Argan Oil
Detangled with Vo5 Chamomile Rinsed
DCing now with CoN Nourish & Strengthening with a little evoo on top for 1 hr
Rinsing out and massaging some evco on scalp
moisturizing and sealing with braid mist (water, evoo, and eucalyptus oil and cassia oil) maybe a little whipped shea butter
Stretching with 8-12 braids until Monday and getting some help putting in the braids
probably about 45-60 braids in all and twisting my hairline gently
(now I know what my lil sis means when she says "you doing too much" but hopefully it'll all be worth it)
lilyofthenile
New Member
Forgot to add my pics! I know it's past the 31st but I'm still an official participant in the list I believe!
Today I'll be DCing - maybe a protein based or moisture based, not sure yet. Then I'll shampoo, cowash and start putting my hair in yarn braids, which I will wear for eight weeks at a time. My simple regimen is just keeping hair moisturised and sealed while wearing the braids and cowashing once a week. DCing once a month or so.
Today I'll be DCing - maybe a protein based or moisture based, not sure yet. Then I'll shampoo, cowash and start putting my hair in yarn braids, which I will wear for eight weeks at a time. My simple regimen is just keeping hair moisturised and sealed while wearing the braids and cowashing once a week. DCing once a month or so.
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