sunshinelady
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It is too late to join the official challenge, but feel free to lurk and contribute to the thread.
Anybody up for a 2009 Crown and Glory Challenge?
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It is too late to join the official challenge, but feel free to lurk and contribute to the thread.
sunshinelady
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Sorry..I just saw this question..I usually braid the perimiters first so that I can just wear a bun if I don't finish before I go back to work.
My braids are looking fuzzy too and its only been 9 ish days.Do you sleep with something covering your head?
I wear a satin cap, but I have been waking up with it across the bed. A lot of people actually tie down with a scarf to avoid frizzies.
justsimply
New Member
Well, on to week 4. I usually co-wash, but used shampoo today...scalp feels soooo clean. I think I should stop being lazy and look into using baking soda to clarify (that's all I use shampoo for). Everything's going good so far, getting spoiled actually. This is almost as easy as two strand twist and they last longer 
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Well time to read and go to bed...have a great week everyone.
.Well time to read and go to bed...have a great week everyone.
SweetlyBlessed
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Oh I wish that I had saw this! I will be officially lurking. I let too many events dictate hwo my hair was last year. I've been on Robin's C&G for over 2 years now unsuccessfully 
. I've had progress but NOT where I should be at all. I will be finishing putting in my braids by Wednesday night. I will be wearing them for 2 months and then bun for 1 month. I will do a touch up just in time for my birthday (doing a length check). I will enjoy it being out for 2 weeks and then back to braids for 2 months. Then I'll continue alternating btwn 2 months braids and 1 month bun for the entire year.
I am soooooo determined this year!!!
Happy Hair Growing Ladies!
. I've had progress but NOT where I should be at all. I will be finishing putting in my braids by Wednesday night. I will be wearing them for 2 months and then bun for 1 month. I will do a touch up just in time for my birthday (doing a length check). I will enjoy it being out for 2 weeks and then back to braids for 2 months. Then I'll continue alternating btwn 2 months braids and 1 month bun for the entire year.I am soooooo determined this year!!!
Happy Hair Growing Ladies!
sunshinelady
New Member
Oh I wish that I had saw this! I will be officially lurking. I let too many events dictate hwo my hair was last year. I've been on Robin's C&G for over 2 years now unsuccessfully
I am soooooo determined this year!!!
Happy Hair Growing Ladies!
Good luck! You can do it!
sunshinelady
New Member
What do you all think about rebraiding with a deep conditioner on your hair and then rinsing the braids a few days later?
sunshinelady
New Member
I've finally learned how to braid with three strands, so I don't think so. I wet my hair with infusium and then seal with Hairveda Healthy hair butter right now anyway, so it couldn't be too much more slippy.
Lanea87
Natural Gang Gang Gang
How was you braiding at first?
sunshinelady
New Member
I was using Robin's method which led to a lot of slippage because I could never get them tight enough.
Aggie
Well-Known Member
I know exactly how you feel...I just took down my extension braids just after 5 weeks. I could make it another 3 weeks, no matter how hard I tried
. My hair is so happy right now but I will be getting a sew in on Thursday, but until then I will be wearing one of my wigs.
sunshinelady
New Member
Have been redoing my braids one by one. I found out something disturbing. My damage is worse than I thought. I have pieces that are APL right next to pieces that are 2 inches long. I had no idea because I never get my hair straightened.
That said, I am loving having my hair in braids. But, my scalp thanks me every time I take one down to redo.
That said, I am loving having my hair in braids. But, my scalp thanks me every time I take one down to redo.
I_shure_do_wish
New Member
Ohh SHUCKS, I can't believe I missed the sign up date for this one, I was too busy studying for winter exams. All well, I have been in braids since november and have planned to stick through it till the end of 09. I just lurk on this thread since it's the only challenge for braids and 09 and may add my input here and there....
sunshinelady
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I would use one or the other personally, but I am not sure if both would have negative effects.
Aggie
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I really think using both would result in protein overload. When I had my braids in for the last 5 and a half weeks, I only used the infusium 23 and I gave my MT a break. Now that the braids are down, I'm back to using my beloved MT
, oh how I missed using it.melodies815
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Hey there. Sorry I missed this one and sorry to anyone who has already answered. I hope I am not repeating anything.
I use MegaTek while in twists and braids. I put it on my scalp directly with an applicator bottle. I put it on pretty thickly all over my scalp and then massage a little bit. I take garlic (1 pill per day) for about 5-7 days after I use Mega Tek (maybe you should do it more, but I always forget to keep up with a very strict regimen after a couple of weeks) EVERY TIME! to make sure I don't have crazy shedding.
Between MT (Mega Tek), I moisturize like crazy. I co-wash maybe two days later. When shampooing, I use a moisturizing shampoo, and I use shea butter on my scalp. I only do MT 1-2 times per week on my scalp while in braids...and I put it on HEAVY!
I got 1 full inch per month with this regimen - 2 full inches from October to December 2008.
I hope this helps. I need to go back and read if anyone does anything differently and gets good growth. I am looking to get 6 inches by June 2009.
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I am starting to hate braids....11 more months to go..
My next step will be to get them done at the shop and that way I won't be so quick to take them down.I am currently in kinky twists and I guess that I am just bored with them..I hope that everyone is doing well.
What kind of shampoo is everyone using?When I water down my regular(JASON)shampoo it is not very effective.
My next step will be to get them done at the shop and that way I won't be so quick to take them down.I am currently in kinky twists and I guess that I am just bored with them..I hope that everyone is doing well.
What kind of shampoo is everyone using?When I water down my regular(JASON)shampoo it is not very effective.
Lanea87
Natural Gang Gang Gang
CON green or Aphogee
Aggie
Well-Known Member
I have been using diluted WEN and Hair One cleansing conditioners to wash and condition my braids. Diluted CON green or red label is gentle enough for washing braids as well.
Casarela
Active Member
Hi Ladies,
Next week will make a month that I had those braids in and im already fed up , they look like s*** all fuzzy and im not liking the fact that some ends are exposed out of the braid. Im thinking of taking them down and get off this challenge. Im trying to hang in there because I had good results in the past but damn I just want to wear my hair a.s.a.p.
Ima hang in there and when I get my break once I take them down I will explore setting my hair and see if its something I could do on a weekly basis. That will determine if my I will continu this challenge or not.
sowwie
Next week will make a month that I had those braids in and im already fed up , they look like s*** all fuzzy and im not liking the fact that some ends are exposed out of the braid. Im thinking of taking them down and get off this challenge. Im trying to hang in there because I had good results in the past but damn I just want to wear my hair a.s.a.p.
Ima hang in there and when I get my break once I take them down I will explore setting my hair and see if its something I could do on a weekly basis. That will determine if my I will continu this challenge or not.
sowwieHi Ladies,
Next week will make a month that I had those braids in and im already fed up , they look like s*** all fuzzy and im not liking the fact that some ends are exposed out of the braid. Im thinking of taking them down and get off this challenge. Im trying to hang in there because I had good results in the past but damn I just want to wear my hair a.s.a.p.
Ima hang in there and when I get my break once I take them down I will explore setting my hair and see if its something I could do on a weekly basis. That will determine if my I will continu this challenge or not.
Don't give up Ma.I understand how you feel cuzz I am in the same boat.I am pretty sure that I'll go to the shop once I take these braids out and then they might last longer...Did you do your own braids?
sunshinelady
New Member
Hi Ladies,
Next week will make a month that I had those braids in and im already fed up , they look like s*** all fuzzy and im not liking the fact that some ends are exposed out of the braid. Im thinking of taking them down and get off this challenge. Im trying to hang in there because I had good results in the past but damn I just want to wear my hair a.s.a.p.
Ima hang in there and when I get my break once I take them down I will explore setting my hair and see if its something I could do on a weekly basis. That will determine if my I will continu this challenge or not.
I feel you. It might help to do a vision board. Take a picture and draw in how long you want your hair to be. I redo a few of my braids every day. That helps.