Anybody up for a 2009 Crown and Glory Challenge?

Naturelle said:
I was referring to if we do take down the braids/twists to wash our own hair, is it bad to use the same hair (braids/twists) to put back in...

Still wanna know, but if we are supposed to be washing with them in (I already do this before crown and glory method) I guess it doesnt really matter in taking them down adn putting the same braids back in.

Thanks!
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I don't think it matters if you use the same hair to rebraid or not. I've heard of lots of women doing that with human hair.
 
Okay ladies..update...I wont be able to start the c&g challenge in January after all...So I will re-join whenever it is I get braids...Hopefully sometime in the year..if not I'll be lurking this thread for tips, etc. :)
 
You know what, add me to this challenge. I am already wearing braids and doing this method anyway. The only thing though is that I will be taking a month's break around mid-February to mid-March, for personal reasons. I may just put in a few tracks of weave or wear wigs and I'll also be relaxing in February. I will however, put the braids back in around mid-March. I love braids. They really help me retain length. This challenge will compliment my wig and bootcamp challenges:yep:.
 
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i would like to join this challenge i will have to go out to get some braiding hair sometime after christmas! what are peoples regime in terms of washing there hair in braids and daily moisturising?
 
babs19 said:
i would like to join this challenge i will have to go out to get some braiding hair sometime after christmas! what are peoples regime in terms of washing there hair in braids and daily moisturising?
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This is the official site where the crown and glory regimen is found - www.growafrohairlong.com. I use the regimen here as well but in addition, I would dilute some poo and bottled/filtered water in a large squeeze bottle with a nozzle, then I would squeeze this over my scalp and hair, scritch/massage a little and run clean filtered shower water over it until all diluted poo is out.

Another way you can do this if you don't want your braids to get too scraggly, then cover the braids with a stocking cap first and wash as I mentioned above. You can condition like this as well. I like to use WEN cleansing conditioners for my braids. Just a couple of variations on how you can wash and condition your hair. HTH!

ETA: As for moisturizing, see the link above.
 
Count me in. I plaited my hair in box braids already. I was planning on keeping them in for two months at a time until june. I mine as well do it for a year why not. Im going to put my daughter in on this one two.
 
good luck ladies. i am not much of a braid wearer so i wont be joinin:spinning:g this challenge, however i would be lurking to check the progress on you ladies. happy growing
 
Dlewis26 said:
Is anyone doing this to transition? My last relaxer was Oct. 7, 2008. I'm planing for the BC in April 2009.
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Heck no, as long as I can keep my relaxed hair in good health, I will never transition. I may consider texlaxing, but transitioning - absolutely not:nono:!
 
I just wanted to add that if you are having trouble keeping your braids moisturized, then check out Hawaiian Silky 14 in 1. It only costs about $5 at Sally's. My hair was bone dry until I tried it and I took a braid down and it had actually penetrated.
 
I won't be dong this - But I wanted to let you all know that Braids were the BEST thing for my transition some years ago.

I loved it...

I braid during the summer... Or when I feel the urge... :yep:
 
How is everyone coming along?I put in some kinky twists and I am 80% done..so I'm taking a break and wearing my hair in a bun tomorrow....27 ish...hours to get our heads braided...:grin:
 
cuteazz1 said:
How is everyone coming along?I put in some kinky twists and I am 80% done..so I'm taking a break and wearing my hair in a bun tomorrow....27 ish...hours to get our heads braided...:grin:
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I'm doing well. I am not rinsing daily, too cold. My braids look a mess and I have only had them for 3 weeks, not sure whether to get them redone or just what. How are you going to conceal the undone kinkies?
 
hi, you can count me in. I have been on a personal braids challenge since oct 2008, and plan to continue till dec 2009.
just loosened my hair and planning to put the next set in next week.
APL IN 09 HERE I COME
 
It's only been a little over a week for me so things are going great. I did my first conditioner was this past weekend. I tie it up at night, do a daily spritz or two and keep it moving.
 
Been in twists since mid December, did my first wash and dc in them last Sunday...lovely

Week before took them down individually added melted shea butter :lick: to my hair and then re-twisted.

I'll be washing and dc'ing every week while I'm in twists. Each week I'll take the twists down individually to moisturize my hair and then retwist again.

I spritz daily with aloe vera, glycerin, water and oil mix.

I apply mega/tek and curls champagne to my scalp every other day.

I'm doing two months in twists and one month out. The month off, I'll incorporate henna/protein/yogurt treatments before putting them back in.

I'll refresh the twists as needed.

That's the plan for 2009, but so far, I'm good!

Scalp has been tingling like crazy tho!:drunk:
 
add me just got indiviual braids on Tue 12/30 dont have a plan yet but will try to keep at least 8 weeks. have human hair in on my natural hair
 
Count me in. I wont be following the c and g method though...will just have my hair in braids for the next year, lol.
 
Just checking in ladies. I got my kinky twist last Sat. and all is good so far. I do have a question: When I take them out do I have to be out a month? I havent had a relaxer since Sept. so the NG will kick my butt. I think I can do 2 weeks using wigs but not an entire month.

Someone help me pls.
 
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