Anybody up for a 2009 Crown and Glory Challenge?

sunshinelady said:
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?
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My braids look a mess as well. I'm do for my second retouch in a few days. I was just thinking today how I'm going to keep these braids in until February. I'm sure I will make it though being that I am in winter wonderland and I pretty much wear hats all the time anyway. But, I most definitely can't rinse daily either.
 
SouthernStunner said:
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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As long as your hair is in a health condition, you can reapply the braids. Just remember to wash and deep condition as frequent as possible before reapplying your braids. Also, you can straighten or flat iron your hair if you want during the month (I wouldn't though).

HTH
 
amwcah said:
As long as your hair is in a health condition, you can reapply the braids. Just remember to wash and deep condition as frequent as possible before reapplying your braids. Also, you can straighten or flat iron your hair if you want during the month (I wouldn't though).

HTH
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Thanks for the info. I am staying away from heat unless I am DCing. I DC 2x a week with or without braids so I think I may go ahead and do the two weeks out and right back up in my braids.
 
I finally decided to bite the bullet and do crown and glory for a year. i plan on retaining my 6" or more this year! I finished my braids yesterday. they are in my siggy. im going to try to live in the braids for the whole year. these parts too me forever!
 
Napp said:
I finally decided to bite the bullet and do crown and glory for a year. i plan on retaining my 6" or more this year! I finished my braids yesterday. they are in my siggy. im going to try to live in the braids for the whole year. these parts too me forever!
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Your braids look nice.
 
I washed and deep conditioned my braided hair today (diluted of course) and it feels and smells divine:yep:.
 
Checking In: Currently in individual braids... have been for almost a month...doing braids on my own...I'm getting better :look:...right now there a mess but still presentable so I'm going to see if I can at least get away with wearing them another week or two before re-doing my whole head....following Robins Method but have also been alternating with Surge and moisturzing with Castor Oil, Hairvedas CoCasta Shikakai Oil, HE LTR and Hairvedas Whipping Cream...Will be doing first relaxer if the year in March...hopefully :smirk:
 
amwcah said:
Rebraiding my edges and grown out parts last night and tonight.
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Hmmm, I think this is what my hair needs right now. My braids have been in now for 4 weeks and I have another 4 weeks to go but my edges are looking a little straggly. Also my hair seem to be growing faster than normal, it looks like I got about 3/4" of new growth already:look:.
 
Count me in for at least the 1st 6 months....I decided that it's easier to deal with the challenges in phases....I just got braids put in yesterday....Micros...but she was gentle on my hair and my edges so nothing seems to be pulling to much....I will be in these braids for at least 2 months and from there I will go to cornrows or a sew in.....i want to see how much moisture and growth myhair retains doing this time and from there I will decide whether or not I continue.....
 
ChoZyn said:
Count me in for at least the 1st 6 months....I decided that it's easier to deal with the challenges in phases....I just got braids put in yesterday....Micros...but she was gentle on my hair and my edges so nothing seems to be pulling to much....I will be in these braids for at least 2 months and from there I will go to cornrows or a sew in.....i want to see how much moisture and growth myhair retains doing this time and from there I will decide whether or not I continue.....
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Sorry girl, the challenge is closed. And, you have to commit for the year. Happy Hair Growing!
 
Blkrose said:
Checking In: Currently in individual braids... have been for almost a month...doing braids on my own...I'm getting better :look:...right now there a mess but still presentable so I'm going to see if I can at least get away with wearing them another week or two before re-doing my whole head....following Robins Method but have also been alternating with Surge and moisturzing with Castor Oil, Hairvedas CoCasta Shikakai Oil, HE LTR and Hairvedas Whipping Cream...Will be doing first relaxer if the year in March...hopefully :smirk:
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Good job! I've got 3 weeks in. Share your braiding method please. :yep:
 
CI: I rebraided my hair today the 1st for the new year. I have one going horizontal at the nape and the others going straight back....will leave in for a week. I also sprayed on my braid spray and infusium23.
 
I have been in braids for 1 week now and will keep it in for 2 months at a time. I will try to see how long I can go before the 1st wash - this always causes too much frizz, the roots get too loose and I have to rebraid again too soon. I would love to wash only once every 2 weeks, we'll ses.

Daily routine is to spray braid moisturizers on braids, and tie it down with a scarf as often as possible.

 
ladies help! my mom is starting to complain about my braids not being presentable. its only been a few days and they are a bit fuzzy.i have a big event this coming saturday but i dont want to redo them yet any tips?
 
Napp said:
ladies help! my mom is starting to complain about my braids not being presentable. its only been a few days and they are a bit fuzzy.i have a big event this coming saturday but i dont want to redo them yet any tips?
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Wash them, oil the roots, and tie it down with a scarf.
 
sunshinelady said:
Good job! I've got 3 weeks in. Share your braiding method please. :yep:
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Thank you...Nothing special with my braiding method...just followed the tutorial that Robin has on her site....for me her method is much easier and faster then how I was doing braids initially...with her method none of the braids fall out....wish I would have taken pictures...maybe I will the next time...they dont look professionally done but I'm not really worried about that my focus is to see my hair growth potential so as long as their presentable I'm good :rolleyes:.....I dont however wear the braids down, Ive been braiding them into a french braid and tucking the end under or I wear them as a messy bun....so far so good they look really natural...getting to look too natural so I'm going to have to redo my whole head soon :ohwell:
 
Oops...Do I still qualify if I'm not actually doing my own braids? I can't braid to save my life - I get them done every 5 weeks...
 
ToyToy said:
Oops...Do I still qualify if I'm not actually doing my own braids? I can't braid to save my life - I get them done every 5 weeks...
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Yes, of course. I can only fix braids, I can't do my whole head. but, it is going to get expensive unless you learn.
 
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