A Hard C & G challenge. Don't join if you can't hang.

[DeepBluSea]

I can't hang with braids for 1 year, but I wanted to compliment the DIY braiders. Those are professional looking braids! Maybe if I could do this, I would join to 6 month challenge.

You have gotten great growth Nonie! Nice comparison pics.

 

[MJ]

This is my sixth week on this challenge. I'm still wearing the wigs, but I've to plaiting my hair (9 plaits) under my wigs. I was cornrowing my hair too tight. I'm rinsing nightly and deep conditioning once per week. I stopped using the sulfur treatment. I'm happing with the way things are progressing.

 

[seymone]

Well, I am still going strong with my twist.. Today marks a month and 2 days. I want to keep them in for 8 weeks total.. But look a H.A.M. Once I take the braids out, I will be redoing them.. I am going to get microbraids but not micro micro.. Since I am in a financial crisis, I will keep the twist in until I get money to redo them.

 

[Nonie]

Thanks for the props ladies. Wish everyone happy hair growing as well!

 

[tocktick]

hey

is it still possible to join the one year challenge? i was going to embark on this kind of journey myself, the only difference being i was going to do it for 1 1/2 years and i would allow myself a maximum of 2 weeks between each set of braids instead of 5 days. if it's still open to new people, then i'd love to join. i'm supposed to be getting single braids (pencil size) today. i'll post pics & stats (current hair length etc) if i do and am able to join in with you guys.

 

[Nonie]

hey

is it still possible to join the one year challenge? i was going to embark on this kind of journey myself, the only difference being i was going to do it for 1 1/2 years and i would allow myself a maximum of 2 weeks between each set of braids instead of 5 days. if it's still open to new people, then i'd love to join. i'm supposed to be getting single braids (pencil size) today. i'll post pics & stats (current hair length etc) if i do and am able to join in with you guys.

I don't see why not. Welcome aboard!

 

[tocktick]

thanks!

i've just got my hair braided. it took about 5 - 5 1/2 hours. my hairdresser complained that my hair was too full (in her own words: "you have the hair of two people" lol.) but i thought she was pretty quick.

i wish i could do my own. these cost £62 including hair (so around $124) which is generally cheaper than other hairdressers in london. but still, i'm a cheap, broke student so it hurt to part with my money. all in the name of hair growth, i guess. i'll keep these in for 2 - 2 1/2 months.

 

[shynessqueen]

Hi ladies.

I'm hanging in there. We are still at the start line. If this is too much for some of y'all already then I would advice you to drop on this challenge now. I'm not trying to be mean but this challenge is very hard. If you can't challenge your will power then this challenge is not for you. You have to have will power and determination to complete this challenge. It is only going to get harder from this point on. As each month gos by and you see all the NG you have, you are going to be tempted to take your braids/twists/cornrows out and play in your hair. To keep going imagine all the NG and how long your hair will be if you just keep going and complete this challenge.

 

[caramelty]

I am doing this challenge but I HAVE TO BE TRUE TO MYSELF SO I AM ONLY DOING IT FOR 6 MONTHS. I have had these twist in for 2 1/2 weeks and they already look a HOT MESS. I am going to stay strong for 2 more weeks then take the down deep condition and redo them.

GOOD LUCK TO ALL OF YOU!

 

[NannDee]

OK!..I am in for the 1 year challenge. I had my hair braided on 9/8/07. I will probably get them redone in about 3 months TOPS....and 5 days is the most I can stand it without getting hair done. My hair is curly and grows like crazy in braids. So count me in. I do have a question....Can we use any growth aids we have? My BFF sent me a bottle of boundless stresses for my b-day and I am gonna use it while I am wearing braids. I want to reach APL by my next bday and this is just the challenge I need. Thanks...IM READY TO GROW SOME HAIR!

 

[damsel]

I am so in this challenge. I braided by hair (kinky twists) the end of August. I plan to redo them the end of October.

I intend to keep my braids in for a year, redoing them every two months. I've already redone my edges. I usually do this every 2 weeks or as needed.

I won't be letting my hair "rest" in between braid sets. I'll just redo each braid individually every 2 months, changing the synthetic hair every two set.

I mist my hair twice a day with diluted Aveda Elixer or Aubrey Organics B5 Gel. I wash my hair every week.

I'm hoping to be APL by the end of this challenge.

 

[Crackers Phinn]

I have tried to keep the C&G moisturizing thing going, only to find my hair trying to lock itself. I was cussing up a storm trying to detangle my hair after this last take down.

It's official.

J.C. can't hang.

I'm out.

Good luck to the rest of ya'll.

 

[seymone]

Okay.. I got my micro braids yesterday.. I will try to keep them in for 3-4 months. Wish me luck.
By the way, can someone tell me how to wash them? TIA

 

[Nanyanika]

i took my hair out of braids lastweek, my hair was a little bit tangly and dry, yet healthy and thick. if i ever return back to c and g method, i would have to give my hair a break in-between braids i wouldn't take the risk of leaving braids in constantly, as i do not want to ruin my progress. Good luck to everyone on this challenge, i can't wait to see all the wonderful progress, i used this method for years now and its great.

 

[NannDee]

I was wondering if you are adding anymore people to your list?

My self and OAHQ is doing a C&G challenge for a year, to meet our hair goals with out all the in between lengths. We are going to leave Twist/braids in our hair for a whole year without brakes. Who wants to join us. If you are not completely on board You can also do the min challenge for 6 months. The rules are below.




Doing the hard core C & G challenge for a year.

deola
Aidenberry
Nonie
den 1
Chicacanella
Texasqt
Joyousnerd
Czyfaith
baby



Doing the min hard core C & G challenge
Soliel
Blackout
Gelati
Missfallon
Coconow
Kiesha
Aidenberry




To the ladies who haven't made up their mind yet, If you are going to join make a post and I'll add y'all names to the list. Let me know if you're going to do a year or 6 months.

The last date to join the 6 months challenge is Jan 08.

To the ladies in both challenge I need start date, finish date and pics.



The rules are

you can't take a brake. You can use cornrows, box braid twist, your own hair, fake hair etc......... You just can't take a brake.

For the ladies in the 6 month challenge If you need to take all of your hair out, you have to put them right back in within 2 days.

For the ladies in the year challenge you have to put them back in within 5 days.

y'all can switch up the challenges you want to be in. If you are on the year challenge and you're getting close to 6 months you can stop at 6 months. Just make a post saying you are going to stop at 6 months. If you're on the 6 months challenge and think you can make it to a year, make a post.

Lets keep each other updated on how it's going and when you are getting the itch to take your hair out. (mines come around 6 months when I have a lot of NG to play in)


I wish y'all all luck. I hope this time next year we all have a good amount of growth.

 

[cecilie]

Hello everyone , I will join this chalenge only for six month wish me good luck it' s my first challenge ...

 

[seymone]

My name isnt there either...

 

[Soliel185]

I finally got mine done! We started @ 11am and ended @ 9:30pm and they're not even micros!! . Sweet Minty Jesus these'd better last till the end of time!

 

[sdfw]

I think I will give the 6 month challenge a try. Count me in!

 

[caramelty]

Good Luck ladies that are doing it for a year. I can only stand 6 months and that is still a HARD CHALLENGE.

I AM AT 3 1/2 WEEKS AND WAS PLANNING ON TAKING THEM OUT THIS WEEKEND BUT I WILL HOLD OFF FOR ANOTHER WEEK.

 

[girlyprincess23]

This sounds GREAT!!!!! I'm in!!! When I was on my natural kick I did the braid thing for about a year and a half so I know I can do 6 months!!. I love the low-no manipulation because i'm really busy. So i'm going to sign up for the 6 month challenge which I may extend to a year. I dont know because when i go on vacation next summer i might want to wear my hair out. My 6 months wil begin december 1. I have a weave in right now that was put in september 1 and is staying in until novemeber 29. So my takedown will be june 1. I was planning on doing this anyway with weaves bu after this weave I realize I loves my braids!!! Are there any care stipulations???

 

[caramelty]

This sounds GREAT!!!!! I'm in!!! When I was on my natural kick I did the braid thing for about a year and a half so I know I can do 6 months!!. I love the low-no manipulation because i'm really busy. So i'm going to sign up for the 6 month challenge which I may extend to a year. I dont know because when i go on vacation next summer i might want to wear my hair out. My 6 months wil begin december 1. I have a weave in right now that was put in september 1 and is staying in until novemeber 29. So my takedown will be june 1. I was planning on doing this anyway with weaves bu after this weave I realize I loves my braids!!! Are there any care stipulations???

Girlyprincess is all of your hair in braids under the weave? If so you actually started already. You can still take care of your braids under the weave.

 

[pringe]

Hey guys! I'm hanging in there with my braids. I've had them over a month now, human hair extensions. I'm doing a modified wash every 2 weeks and so far so good. I still love my braids and still get compliments all the time. The only problem i'm having is with dryness. Can anyone recommend anythng for my scalp? Maybe a spritz with natural oils or anything like that? Any suggestions??? Thanks guys.

 

[caramelty]

Pringe...hang in there. I took some leave in conditioner in a spray bottle and added alma oil and olive oil to it and it works great. Also I brought the Elast QP H Two and I spray that twice a day.

 

[Misseyl]

My name isn't on there either. I've been wearing braids not for 5 months and have'nt relaxed my hair in 7 months.

 

[Creatividual]

I want to be in the 6 month challenge! Can my start date be in Jan? right now I'm in the HYH till Christmas challenge so I gotta wait till that one's finished. I am going to do tree braids from January till July. I'm hoping by July I will be pretty close to MBL.

 

[girlyprincess23]

thanks caramelty for bringing that to my attention, actually it is cornrowed under the weave because it's a sew-in. I guess i did start Sept. 1 in that case. What i'll do because i didn't take any before pics is ill take some before pics in december and still go till june still!!

 

[girlyprincess23]

pringe, how are you washing your braids so they don't get fuzzy. Since that is why I switched from braids because I wanted to wash them everyday and they were getting really fuzzy really fast and that want good!!111

 

[caramelty]

No problem girlyprincess. when I wash my braids I do it in the shower and pour the diluted shampoo onto my scalp and let the water run thru it. I only wash once a week and usually on sunday then I oil with MTG and spray on conditioner/alma oil mix and tie my hair up. It dries over night with some of the middle still being wet in the morning but no big deal.

 

[chicacanella]

I think now that my braids are bigger, I have less fuzziness. Who would've thought that would be an effect of having bigger braids?

But they are so easy. All I do is moisturize my hair about every 3-4 days and MTG everyday. No worrying about it being straight or rollersetting or sweating out.

And also sponge moisturizing them is easier also with bigger braids.