Anybody up for a 2009 Crown and Glory Challenge?

sunshinelady said:
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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Exactly. Braids and stuff are a tiresome process, even when you not putting them in on your own. I dread taking them out. I was going to pay someone to do it, but I am trying to cut back on unnecessary expenditures and I think that is one of them. So my weekend will be dedicated to my hair and trying to nurse it. I am excited though, I have tons of new growth.
 
ms_b_haven06 said:
Bump, I am so ready to get my braids back again for Spring Break.
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You and me both. I have a sew in right now but I can't wait to get my braids back in:yep:. I miss them a lot because I can take better care of them than I can with a sew in. The sew-in is cute but taking care of it is a real drag for me:wallbash:.
 
^^^^I think imma be lazy and get the outside microed and the middle sew-in, I got see how my money looks. $180 plus the hair is hard to come by these days. I guess to the corner I must go....LOL
 
So I just took out my kinky twist, I had them for 9 weeks. I am 25 weeks post and my new growth is actully easy to maintain. But I am not going to mess with it to much just cowash every other day. I am DCing right now and about to slap on a wig for my twins b-day party at the bowling alley in an hour. Will henna next week and get my ends dusted and get my braids back in by 21 Mar. I am loving this challenge and I am always amazed at how much hair I have when I take out my braids. My hair is soft and very moisturezed.
 
We are going back to the US in 3 weeks to close on our house, and I will be buying hair for my braids when I get there. My hair is starting to thrive again after having been in twists almost constantly since October. I took down Feb 11th and have been conditioning and stopping breakage - which thankfully has finally stopped. It feels almost healthy enough to go back into the braids again. I've both rollerset and bunned for protective styling while waiting....

I like this challenge a lot...

cj
 
Hey just checking in. I'm satisfied on the condition of my hair. Its growing pretty nice with the braids I have in. Since they were time consuming they will be staying in until Easter!
 
Boy oh boy, I don't think I am going to take these braids out for the whole year. I am pretty happy with the condition of my hair. I am APL in some spots, but like 2-3 inches in the top of my head. I had a lot of breakage from a bad texlax a year ago, so I am going to slowly cut all of it off. It is so uneven. Maybe I can be full SL again by the end of the year.
 
Guys...

(1) What do you think about getting box braids that are a little larger?

(2) The stylist I am going to use here told me that I can use Kanekelon and wear the hair loose at the ends almost like wet and wavy. Is that true?

I am either going to get larger box braids sealed with black rubber bands or do the Kanekelon like she said. I just think larger sections of hair will work better for growth for me, and also for taking down.

What do you think about these questions?

Thanks so much in advance...

I hope everyone is doing well!
cj
cj
 
melodies815 said:
Guys...

(1) What do you think about getting box braids that are a little larger?

(2) The stylist I am going to use here told me that I can use Kanekelon and wear the hair loose at the ends almost like wet and wavy. Is that true?

I am either going to get larger box braids sealed with black rubber bands or do the Kanekelon like she said. I just think larger sections of hair will work better for growth for me, and also for taking down.

What do you think about these questions?

Thanks so much in advance...

I hope everyone is doing well!
cj
cj
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Hey there sweetie,

This is the style that I want to. I was able to find a picture online of what I am hoping to get here:
http://www.braidsbybreslin.com/images/examples/s_BoxBraids2.jpg

Hopefully, I will be able to find someone that can do this style for me next week.

I like the bigger size parts b/c I seem to get better growth and they are much easier for me to take down.
 
In my experiences the bigger the braid the more growth I get as well.I believe that it's because the smaller braids put more tension on the hair.I don't really like big braids so I have settled on kinky twists to get the job done.

Freetress makes kanekelon hair that you can wear as "wet and wavy" It is at the BSS for about 6-9 bucks a pack.
 
has anyone been successful doing the C&g method with a sew in. I have braids around my permiters and a sew in, in the middle. Im still reading through this thread to get an idea of what C&G is. thanks!
 
Its been quite a while since my last update, so I've decided to come out of hiding :takecover: and do my part as a participant of this challenge......sorry if the pics are too big I've been braiding individuals and cornrows (clearly I dont care how unperfect they are)...slacked off with the C&G Method of washing :ohwell: but continued to apply infusium and the African Royale Braid Spray, and alternated with NTM and LTR for moisturizers, sealing with Hairveda Cocasta Shikakai Oil and finishing off my Hairveda whipped cream (I believe it was) any way this past week I took out my braids, cornrowed my hair co-washing it every other day ( wore my Dallas Girl Wig (Love It!:yep:) ) and deep co with Hairveda Strinallah (sp?), AO and VO5 the day before my co-wash I would oil my hair/scalp with Amla Oil. I hadnt realized or maybe it was just out of plain laziness but my stretch was about 13 wks, first real stretch, shouldnt have waited that long because I got quite a few knots but I was able to save my hair by detangling the knots with a needle :look: (learned off youtube ****Rustic Beauty***) Anyway it was time for the relaxer ...no way I would have the patience for natural hair :nono:.....my hair didnt come out super straight so it didnt have that swang no matter what I did but better underprocessed then overprocessed right anyway I have an event to go to before the end of the month so I will probably do a sew in before I put my hair back into braids....as you can see in my piki strip I got a little growth, a little thickness overall I'm happy with the results , attached pics are my self cornrows, new growth, nov 08 0ic, march 09 pic

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Blkrose said:
Its been quite a while since my last update, so I've decided to come out of hiding :takecover: and do my part as a participant of this challenge......sorry if the pics are too big I've been braiding individuals and cornrows (clearly I dont care how unperfect they are)...slacked off with the C&G Method of washing :ohwell: but continued to apply infusium and the African Royale Braid Spray, and alternated with NTM and LTR for moisturizers, sealing with Hairveda Cocasta Shikakai Oil and finishing off my Hairveda whipped cream (I believe it was) any way this past week I took out my braids, cornrowed my hair co-washing it every other day ( wore my Dallas Girl Wig (Love It!:yep:) ) and deep co with Hairveda Strinallah (sp?), AO and VO5 the day before my co-wash I would oil my hair/scalp with Amla Oil. I hadnt realized or maybe it was just out of plain laziness but my stretch was about 13 wks, first real stretch, shouldnt have waited that long because I got quite a few knots but I was able to save my hair by detangling the knots with a needle :look: (learned off youtube ****Rustic Beauty***) Anyway it was time for the relaxer ...no way I would have the patience for natural hair :nono:.....my hair didnt come out super straight so it didnt have that swang no matter what I did but better underprocessed then overprocessed right anyway I have an event to go to before the end of the month so I will probably do a sew in before I put my hair back into braids....as you can see in my piki strip I got a little growth, a little thickness overall I'm happy with the results , attached pics are my self cornrows, new growth, nov 08 0ic, march 09 pic

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Good work!
 
Aggie said:
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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You are welcome. That is soooo sweet that they did a party for you. It sounds sooo serious. Do I hear wedding bells ringing? :blush: I said a prayer for you and his family (not lying... I really did pray!) and that you would be able to speak to someone in God's timing and show them His love...can't wait to hear the testimony.

Anyway...I am ready to get my braids back in. Braid outs have been great for my hair...no combing...no heat...MT and Aloe Vera Gel occasionally at the roots...

...I'll be happier doing all this with my box braids...

HHG to you and to everyone here!
 
cuteazz1 said:
In my experiences the bigger the braid the more growth I get as well.I believe that it's because the smaller braids put more tension on the hair.I don't really like big braids so I have settled on kinky twists to get the job done.

Freetress makes kanekelon hair that you can wear as "wet and wavy" It is at the BSS for about 6-9 bucks a pack.
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Thanks so much for this. I will be sure to buy this when we get home. This is so much less expensive than in London!!! WOW@ the difference in price that I have been paying. I think I am going to go with slightly larger braids and the kanekelon.

Thanks again!!!
 
I finally removed my twists this weekend. Still detangling, but my hair loss was decent, I expected way more.

I think I will get tree braids my next go round.
 
Just curious...can we post mid year progress (like in June/July) instead of waiting until the start of next year? Progress is really motivating sometimes.

Hope I am not upsetting the balance of things here...

Jerseygurl, congrats on your progress!!!

HHG to us all!

Christi
 
melodies815 said:
Just curious...can we post mid year progress (like in June/July) instead of waiting until the start of next year? Progress is really motivating sometimes.

Hope I am not upsetting the balance of things here...

Jerseygurl, congrats on your progress!!!

HHG to us all!

Christi
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Sure thing! I'm sorry if I made it seem like we couldn't. The only required update is the end of the year. Post as many pics as you wish.
 
sunshinelady said:
Sure thing! I'm sorry if I made it seem like we couldn't. The only required update is the end of the year. Post as many pics as you wish.
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Thanks so much. I know it might seem counterintuitive, but I BC last night. I liked the relaxer because straight hair can be lots of fun...but for every inch I grew, I broke an inch somewhere else in my head. Being here with hard water is not easy when my hair is accustomed to soft water. I just decided to go natural and to grow it out this way. In the long run, my hair will be healthier.

I get my braids back in next week...

If my hair continues to grow like normal, I should be full SL by the end of the year. New pics in my Fotki if anyone is interested...
 
Ok, so I sucessfully took down my twists, and I went to the beautician last night so that she could finish the detangling and shape me up.

I had some minor damage in the back, but I was rather pleased with my growth so far.

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AFTER
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Note that my last relaxer was October 17, so I stretched about 20 weeks?
 
Vanity1 said:
Ok, so I sucessfully took down my twists, and I went to the beautician last night so that she could finish the detangling and shape me up.

I had some minor damage in the back, but I was rather pleased with my growth so far.

BEFORE
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AFTER
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Note that my last relaxer was October 17, so I stretched about 20 weeks?
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20 weeks post and a lifetime to go.....right? :look:
 
Ladies, consider washing under the stocking cap. My braids look fresh again after I did this. It is weird, almost like the ends rebraided themselves.
 
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