2017 Shoulder Length Challenge

The grow out phase sucks. I wanna try a flat twistout, but I got too many lengths going on... it's hot as heck out here! I think I'm going to go to the beauty supply store and get some turbans and scarfs. I'm not messing with this heat this year. I got some beanies that I made, so I'm good on that too. I won't wear my hair out unless I have to. By the fall, I should have some more length to work with.
 
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The grow out phase sucks. I wanna try a flat twistout, but I got too many lengths going on... it's hot as heck out here! I think I'm going to go to the beauty supply store and get some turbans and scarfs. I'm not messing with this heat this year. I got some beanies that I made, so I'm good on that too. I won't wear my hair out unless I have too. By the fall, I should have some more length to work with.
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Your hair is longer than mine with fewer layers so there isn't any reason why you can't do a flat twist out. I have done several and my hair is several inches shorter than yours and my shorter layer is at ear length and my longest at neck.
 
I thought my hair had dried out during my short trip to Nevada but when I took it down it still felt moisturized. I still haven't washed it yet. It's been down for two days. I plan on washing sometime today.
 
faithVA said:
I thought my hair had dried out during my short trip to Nevada but when I took it down it still felt moisturized. I still haven't washed it yet. It's been down for two days. I plan on washing sometime today.
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I'm washing today too! How did you wear your hair? How was your trip?
 
I got some turbans! lol Going to wash my hair, dry under the hard dryer, then pin it up. I need to not worry about my hair right now, and still look presentable. I look like who did it and why any other day. I need to get out of that. I put effort into my rugrats, I need to do it for me too!

I got that ACV rinse from Cantu for my DD.
 
Trying a wng again today using the entire TGIN line. I love the line. I followed their instructions of using the leave-in before the gel. I'm on the fence about that step. It's still pretty wet, I will see how it looks in a few hours.
 
Still playing around with the wng. I'm mudding today. My hair looks so much better when I do a mudwash versus shampooing and conditioning. I will rinse this out tonight and try the TGIN again. I think I will go buy the Nexxus Emergencee tomorrow and do a quick protein treatment. Will probably do WNGs for the entire weekend and then color on Sunday and put my hair back up into flat twist for work.
 
trueheartofgold said:
@faithVA, when you flat twist, do you use the TGIN leave in only? Do you use it on soaking wet or damp hair? Is it really moisturizing? Thank you!
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I typically use the leave-in, a pomade and either a gel or a styling creme. My hair is fairly dry and doesn't hold moisture very well even with layers. My hair isn't really comparable with most heads. For instance, there is no such think as soaking wet hair for me. My hair does not absorb enough water to ever be considered soaking wet. Sometimes I dilute the leave-in and spray it on my hair after I color or I use it undiluted on damp hair. It works well either way.

I can't answer about it being really moisturizing since my hair is hard to moisturize. However, it is one of my favorite leave-ins. It goes on well and soaks into my hair. It also doesn't leave that white film on my hair. It works well on my hair diluted or undiluted and whether my hair is wet or dry.

Sorry I can't be of more help.
 
I'm done playing with wngs for now. I have more definition than last year but with my shrinkage it's not really wearable. I will play around with it maybe in the fall.

I colored my hair this morning, did an oi rinse, slathered in some gel and put my flat twist back in. I'm going to try to just stick to this style for May and June.
 
I did my bantu knot set this weekend and my nape is coming back in. I swear this is the last set back I'm gonna put up with in this area. I'm basically starting all over again. It's growing back faster than it did last year though so that's good. But I've ditched the headbands 100%. Last year I said I could wear them on lazy hair days. Nope, I can't wear them at all! I don't even think buns are good for me. My nape is just too sensitive. It hates any kind of restrictions. Just likes to be all wild and free so I have to let it be. The bald spot in my crown from last year is back in full and caught up with my bangs which come just past my nose again. I cut it back in April to like the middle of the bridge of my nose and it's already back where it was. The front of my hair grows quickly and retains easily. This tells me the rest of my hair needs to be babied. I have to get over it and just be kinder and more patient with the rest of my head.
 
I'm back in my weave. It's like a security blanket at this point, but I just can't really deal with my hair at this short length at all.
My install is really well done and versatile-I have it in a cute bun right now and it's so flat and natural looking.
 
by the way i bought the sally's bootleg version of Olaplex and I'm definitely pleased with it. I have some heat damage in the front of my hair, and I already saw a change when i mixed it with my DC prior to putting in my weave. that was only about 15 minutes and i saw that my curls looked tighter. when I take the install out, i will definitely use it again and use it for a longer time.
 
I washed my hair in sections tonight and it felt quite alright. Made detangling easy..my hair was super curly..too bad they disappear when my hair dries..i really wish I knew why it does that...i will rebraid my hair tomorrow
 
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by the way i bought the sally's bootleg version of Olaplex and I'm definitely pleased with it. I have some heat damage in the front of my hair, and I already saw a change when i mixed it with my DC prior to putting in my weave. that was only about 15 minutes and i saw that my curls looked tighter. when I take the install out, i will definitely use it again and use it for a longer time.
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Thanks for the update.
 
jennifer30 said:
I washed my hair in sections tonight and it felt quite alright. Made detangling easy..my hair was super curly..too bad they disappear when my hair dries..i really wish I knew why it does that...i will rebraid my hair tomorrow
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What are you using on your hair after you rinse out your last product? Havevyou tried any gels to hold the curls?
 
Rocky91 said:
by the way i bought the sally's bootleg version of Olaplex and I'm definitely pleased with it. I have some heat damage in the front of my hair, and I already saw a change when i mixed it with my DC prior to putting in my weave. that was only about 15 minutes and i saw that my curls looked tighter. when I take the install out, i will definitely use it again and use it for a longer time.
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So I will be looking into this... lol
 
Rocky91 said:
Yep! Buy the little kit, it has larger sizes and is more economical than buying the packets separately
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I'm gonna get that next time. I got the little packet and vial. I used it today. I don't really know what to say about it. But I will repurchase. It would work well for someone with extremely dry brittle hair from chemicals. My hair feels soft, but it always feels this way.
 
Gave myself a full service treatment today. And I just finished flat ironing my hair. I wrapped my hair in Saran Wrap to see if it will silken it a bit more. I had no problem wrapping my hair.
 
I don't really wanna try anymore products, since the ones I have se to be working just fine. But I got a few deep conditioning masks on my list. I got the black denman brush for my daughter. I already have two different ones. I use the comb attachment to blow dry her hair. I don't see the need of this brush, so I may take it back and get something else for her.

My wrap turned out so nice, and I have just been shaking my hair! lol I need to probably wrap it back up.

I used Nairobi wrap foam to detangle an as a leave-in for my bangs. It's actually meant to be used as that. Bangs were soft. I blow dried my hair 80% dry, so I could stretch my new growth out. It's starting to coil up on me.
 
I was hoping to go 2 weeks without washing my hair but I can tell by the color of my hair its going to need some water this weekend. My hair turns a dusty brownish color with some red tints when it starts to dry out. I'm going to try to water rinse with my twist in and put it right back up in the same style. I will probably wait until Monday though.
 
Hi ladies. :wave: Just popping in to say hey, have been super busy with work and my little one. I had a lazy week last week and didn't really do anything with my hair. I tried a different style this week, I will post a picture in the morning. My flat twists are getting better, so I'm hoping to get a little more adventurous with my styles after some more practice!
 
Miss617 said:
Hi ladies. :wave: Just popping in to say hey, have been super busy with work and my little one. I had a lazy week last week and didn't really do anything with my hair. I tried a different style this week, I will post a picture in the morning. My flat twists are getting better, so I'm hoping to get a little more adventurous with my styles after some more practice!
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Looking forward to more pictures.
 
My hair is super greasy, stiff and heavy from my M&S session last night. I think I overdid it with the moisture especially with the butter. tonight, I will lightly spray my ends with the Xcel stuff and put a drop of oil on each section. Stretching was a success though I prefer the look I got from the rollers than what I got from the flexis.
 
Washed my hair and my daughter's hair. We both have dc in right now, and need to rinse.
I used a new masque. I got a sample to see if I would like it, and invest in it. So far so good. I'm not gonna flat iron my hair today. I will do that Monday, or Tuesday when I wash again. I am gonna blow dry.
 
I did four twists in the back and one crown twist. It was hard! I tried doing it from the left and couldn't figure it out, so I tried from the right and it came out better.
 

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