Anybody up for a 2009 Crown and Glory Challenge?

Aggie said:
For me 2 months on braids/sew-ins/wigs and one month off is better for me:yep:. The way I see it, 2 weeks before a relaxer and 2 weeks after a relaxer would account for my 1 month off. This time is set aside for lots and lots of deep conditioning which my hair absolutely loves:lick:.
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I just got to say your hair is soooooooooooo DARN pretty.
 
Well, I went swimming and had a one other thing happen so I just took the kinky twists out. I so enjoyed having them in. I did some 2 strand twist the same night (Feb 4). They didn't feel that soft/moisturized (I was out of twon and had to use what was on hand). So after getting home, I took them out, deep conditioned and did more twist... all in the same night (Feb 7). Although I enjoyed the kinky twists I'm happier. Since the deep condition my hair feels so soft. I'll stay with this for awhile. How long? I don't know. But if I want a change I'll just go back to the kinky twists.
 
SouthernStunner said:
I cant do the one month in and one month out. Girl I gotta get my moneies worth. 125.00 a month, my DH would kill me. I do get my edges "freshend up" every 2 weeks. I have about 4 weeks left. Maybe I will try to stay out for about 3 weeks but that is my limit.
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I do my own braids, that's why I have that luxury. I'm not a braids person so this is a way to get me to commit to the braids.

If I had to pay for braids then I'd have to force myself to carry for longer periods (no longer than 2 months though)
 
jerseygurl said:
I do my own braids, that's why I have that luxury. I'm not a braids person so this is a way to get me to commit to the braids.

If I had to pay for braids then I'd have to force myself to carry for longer periods (no longer than 2 months though)
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I can do my own as well, but I do leave mine in for about 2 months. I feel you on not really being a braids person; I'm not either. I just want to see how long my hair can grow. :spinning: With an exception of about 4 days to clarify and DC before the challenge, I have had twists since Oct 4th.

I took down 2 days ago and I have absolutely fallen in love with the NTM line. I had NO IDEA my hair could be soft. I looked in the mirror this morning at my hairline and it's hard to tell that it's been nearly 6 months since my last relaxer. I guess I will know if I am transitioning or not if I don't put a relaxer in before I get my next set of twists done in March.

My braidout is UGLY, but my hair feels really good...so soft. I am surprised. I put a band around it so DH can't tell how bad a job I did on my hair. He actually said, "Nice hair, babe." :lachen::lachen::lachen: Poor man. Thank God he's not on LHCF or he'd bust me out. And, no, I am not posting pics, thank you very much. :nono: So far, I have not used heat, and I am not yearning to break any rules. I wish I could fast forward to July just to see how long my hair will grown by then....*sigh*

Aggie, I really love your pic. That's a cute style.

Southernstunner, do you find that 3 weeks is enough time? I wanted to go back in in 2-3 weeks, but I thought maybe my hair needed longer to recover and get nourished again before I braid or twist it again. My shedding is just now stopping, and I think I may wash and DC to really get my hair done the way I want to. If I do relax, I will maybe wait the full C&G 2 months so my roots have begun to grow out again. I don't know...

Sunshinelady: Thanks for the reply. I think I need to go back to the original C&G site to read all over again. All I know is to put in braids and then rest a little bit. I probably don't even moisturize the way I should. *bad girl*

Happ Hair growing, everyone!!

Love,
Christi
 
BUMPING.....
I have been wearing a wig since I have been out of my cornrolls under my LF.
I have 4 plaits under this half wig.....
 
So, I decided to post an update :grin:. I've been in braids for about 4 months now (started mid october) and with one 2 week break inbetween. Have I noticed growth...YES what was my drawback (braid removal day) YAY....:sad:. Hair broke off like no tommarow and it wans't normal breakage, it looked like brunt hair comming out in clumps. I identified mistake and it was a silly one :drunk:. Anyways the update, I've been keeping it extremly simple these past weeks. I was every week and spray my products. Making sure to redo the sides whenever I see fit. I really I want to update my abandon Fotki BUT I dont see that happening anytime soon however I do want to share my progress with you all so Im going ot puch myself to do it this month since I will be talking out my braids this weekend. Sorry for my long story....
 
I_shure_do_wish said:
So, I decided to post an update :grin:. I've been in braids for about 4 months now (started mid october) and with one 2 week break inbetween. Have I noticed growth...YES what was my drawback (braid removal day) YAY....:sad:. Hair broke off like no tommarow and it wans't normal breakage, it looked like brunt hair comming out in clumps. I identified mistake and it was a silly one :drunk:. Anyways the update, I've been keeping it extremly simple these past weeks. I was every week and spray my products. Making sure to redo the sides whenever I see fit. I really I want to update my abandon Fotki BUT I dont see that happening anytime soon however I do want to share my progress with you all so Im going ot puch myself to do it this month since I will be talking out my braids this weekend. Sorry for my long story....
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Are you a challenger? Did you change your name?
Why did your hair come out?
 
Well, I took a short hiatus off the website and was so excited about the new year that I started my own little c&g challenge. Unfortunately I missed your sign up date but I did post during the week saying I would still love to add my 2cents and lurk around.

Why did my hair come out? Right after I took out my braids and slowly removed traces of build-up I washed my hair...BIG NO NO because it got all tangled and since I had two textures the natural and permed hair it may have added to the trauma. I wish I took pictures because it was pretty shocking it didn't look normal as my friend said. And my hair is a mess now I have APL length hair in the back and I dont even know at the front soooo Im just going to do a big chop.
 
I_shure_do_wish said:
Well, I took a short hiatus off the website and was so excited about the new year that I started my own little c&g challenge. Unfortunately I missed your sign up date but I did post during the week saying I would still love to add my 2cents and lurk around.

Why did my hair come out? Right after I took out my braids and slowly removed traces of build-up I washed my hair...BIG NO NO because it got all tangled and since I had two textures the natural and permed hair it may have added to the trauma. I wish I took pictures because it was pretty shocking it didn't look normal as my friend said. And my hair is a mess now I have APL length hair in the back and I dont even know at the front soooo Im just going to do a big chop.
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I wouldn't be so hasty to big chop just yet. Assess the hair after washing and deep conditioning and then if it still doesn't look right, consider doing mini chops until all the damaged hair is gone. Make sure to do some protein treatments as well while you're at it, okay?
 
Im in still in braids but I did however take a couple out just to assess and it's fine it's just the un even ness that will be irritating when I take it out. But yes Angie I will be tyakign your advice with the protein treatments once these braids are out.
 
Just wanted to post a pic of where I am now.

Like I said, I have had these in since the first week of Decemeber...I am trying to hold on until March 5, but I am getting antsy. :lachen:

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Check out Komaza Care Hair Oil. I think my growth is faster and it doesn't build up in braids. It smells medicinal, so you may want to up your washing if you use it.
 
Hey everyone...just checking in. As of Saturday, it will be two weeks out of twists. I now realize that the kinky twists were the reason for the small amount of damage I had...the little bits breaking here and there. Whatever that hair was, it was messing up my hair. So...no more twists for me.

Braids only. I intent to put them in in about 2-2.5 weeks, but I've been roller setting (and I did one bun too). I used one heat pass after relaxing to length check and to just feel my hair again. I'll get to see it again around June I guess there's not too much to update when in braids huh?

Question: What is the best human hair to purchase for braids? I am going to go to this site to get the hair sometime today or tomorrow and it should be here in 7-10 days. All advice welcome. I don't want to make another mistake choosing my hair. I have 4a/4b hair and should have about an inch of NG by the time I rebraid.

http://store.goldenmartbeautysupply.com/hubrha.html

Pointers?

Thanks, ladies. I can't wait to see our length updates. Do we not post those the entire year? (So many questions...)

Aggie, when do you leave for Nebraska again? Travel safely!!! I pray your visit brings you two closer in Christ.

Love to us all!

cj
 
I'm in the middle of undoing the braids I've had in for a month. My hair is soooo soft! All that DCing is really paying off :yep: Usually my hair is dry as the dessert and quite brittle. Not today! :grin:
 
melodies815 said:
Hey everyone...just checking in. As of Saturday, it will be two weeks out of twists. I now realize that the kinky twists were the reason for the small amount of damage I had...the little bits breaking here and there. Whatever that hair was, it was messing up my hair. So...no more twists for me.

Braids only. I intent to put them in in about 2-2.5 weeks, but I've been roller setting (and I did one bun too). I used one heat pass after relaxing to length check and to just feel my hair again. I'll get to see it again around June I guess there's not too much to update when in braids huh?

Question: What is the best human hair to purchase for braids? I am going to go to this site to get the hair sometime today or tomorrow and it should be here in 7-10 days. All advice welcome. I don't want to make another mistake choosing my hair. I have 4a/4b hair and should have about an inch of NG by the time I rebraid.

http://store.goldenmartbeautysupply.com/hubrha.html

Pointers?

Thanks, ladies. I can't wait to see our length updates. Do we not post those the entire year? (So many questions...)

Aggie, when do you leave for Nebraska again? Travel safely!!! I pray your visit brings you two closer in Christ.

Love to us all!

cj
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OT: Thanks Mel. I am in Nebraska with him right now as a matter of fact. He and his family including his 13 year old son will be hosting a welcoming party for me on this coming Saturday. I have to admit, I am a little nervous about that. This will be my first time meeting most of his family members most of which do not even know, let alone believe in God:nono:, so sad. Of course I know I will have to pray for their spiritual eyes and ears to be opened to the voice and calling of the Lord. Thanks for remembering me honey.
 
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Ok, so I decided to take my twists out a week earlier.

A. Because I am tired of them already, and B. Cause I am tired of them already. :grin:

I think I did pretty good though, and got my money's worth. I will take some pics of my before and after wash. I havent had a relaxer since October 17, so this ought to be interesting.
 
Vanity1 said:
Ok, so I decided to take my twists out a week earlier.

A. Because I am tired of them already, and B. Cause I am tired of them already. :grin:

I think I did pretty good though, and got my money's worth. I will take some pics of my before and after wash. I havent had a relaxer since October 17, so this ought to be interesting.
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I hear you. I have the opposite problem. I don't want to take mine out because I spent too long putting them in.
 
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