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I think I am going to try to install my first Havana twists tomorrow and wait until next month to get another sew in. I looked at a couple of yt videos and I think I can do them on my own.
 
I think today is the official day that I start my hair care regimen. Because I actually started doing some of the things that see you girls talk about in here.

I made my own deep conditioning mix with some l'oreal hair expertise hair mask I had and never used. I didn't want it to go to waste, so I added some extra virgin coconut oil (heated so I could mix it in, since it's solid) also some extra virgin olive oil, and some honey and regular conditioner (treseme)
I also made my own leave-in/moisturizer mix. I'm going to spare you the details of how I made it:blush:, but it feels sooooo good on my hair.

First I pre poo my hair, then I used a clarifying shampoo because I really wanted to start my hair journey on a fresh note. After which I added coconut oil and my deep conditioner mix. Left it in a little over 30 minutes. I rinsed my hair, and used my treseme naturals silicone free conditioner. I let that sit on my head while I showered. Lastly, after I got out of the shower I removed the excess water and added my moisturizer/leave-in mix. IT MAKES MY HAIR FEEL SOOOOOOOOOOOO good:drunk:. Since I am air drying my hair as we speak, I'll see if it still feels as great when completly dry.

I am feeling so good about myself right now. I thought a hair journey was nothing but frustrations, but I proved myself wrong today.:grin:
 
Okkkkk I've got some pictures. Even though I air dried my hair, I woke up this morning and my hair felt ah-mah-zing. I naturally have very thick hair, but ever since the incident in january it didn't always feel that way. You wouldn't beleive the difference ONE day of good treatment did to my hair.

I decided to braid it in a single braid this morning. The braid is pretty thick for very short relaxed hair. I'm nowhere near my natural tickness but we're off to a great start. I'm sooo excited.

Today I'm going to buy a silk scarf or bonnet because I'm looking forward to retain as much hair as possible. Even if I don't make it apl by December, at least I'll want a full collarbone length.

I'm so proud right now

Ps. I know it doesn't seem that way, but I do have my pj shorts on the last picture lol :D

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Are any of you ladies Also in the BSL by dec 2013 challenge? I am, high hopes. I'll be wearing PSs until Dec so I'm hoping to retain al the hair I grow.
 
Tatilove said:
Neck length to midback length in 2.5 years. That is so inspiring. Did you get discouraged at times? I think I need to buy some products, but when I go into the drugstore, I have no idea what to look for, I'm trying to look for products with no cones and minimal alcohol, but most products I see usually have alcohol as the 2nd or 3rd ingredient.

I heard that Scurl is a very good daily moisturiser, should I take my chances on that or do I stick with EVCO? Also, some of the products I hear you guys talk about are a little hard to find here in montreal. Also, when it comes to protein treatments, is it best to do a homemade one with eggs or should I buy one. I tried doing the egg one a few times, each time it left my hair SUPER hard. Ugh!!! Maybe I didn't do it the right way.

Anyway, I'm super happy with the encouragement I'm getting from you guys. Now I remember why I joined this site :)
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I completely missed this post Tatilove. Sorry about that. Yes, I got discouraged often because I was comparing my growth to others. I'm a slow grower but I retain most of all I grow which is only about 4"/yr. I just had to do what was best for my hair and that was keeping my it strong and moisturized. Scurl is my BFF in the spring/summer. I spray the length of my hair and seal with oil and my hair stays soft for days. No daily moisturizing and sealing needed.

When I needed a hardcore protein treatment, I used ApHogee 2-Step. I never tried eggs. Usually protein will make your hair hard and dry so you must follow up with a very moisturizing DC.
 
ojemba said:
Are any of you ladies Also in the BSL by dec 2013 challenge? I am, high hopes. I'll be wearing PSs until Dec so I'm hoping to retain al the hair I grow.
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I was, but I'm not going to make it after all of the trimming I've done this year. I will barely make it to APL if I don't back away from the scissors. :look:
 
Welp you guys, I am in a sew in with lace closure! I decided to go with the sew in instead of havana twists. I plan to keep this sew in up for 3 months at least. Maybe until next check in on Sept 30. I used to keep them up for 3 months when I cared less about my hair but now I can barely make it 2 months without wanting to take it down. So I shall see how this goes for me.
 
I'm so boooooooooorrrrrrrrrred with these braids lol. I've just been moisturizing and sealing everyday. And washing is so uneventful. My nape/kitchen area has some adorable little curlies popping in and I just want to love them and twirl them and nurture them to pieces. Siggggggggghhhhhh but I'm not going to play with them. May do a tea rinse tomorrow... that'll make me feel better:yep:
 
I'm going to straighten and trim this weekend. My front loose/floppy/heat damaged front is really aggrevating me. I want to cut that sht off! But I know it only "appears" longer and then my hair would be uneven.
 
Tatilove said:
Okkkkk I've got some pictures. Even though I air dried my hair, I woke up this morning and my hair felt ah-mah-zing. I naturally have very thick hair, but ever since the incident in january it didn't always feel that way. You wouldn't beleive the difference ONE day of good treatment did to my hair.

I decided to braid it in a single braid this morning. The braid is pretty thick for very short relaxed hair. I'm nowhere near my natural tickness but we're off to a great start. I'm sooo excited.

Today I'm going to buy a silk scarf or bonnet because I'm looking forward to retain as much hair as possible. Even if I don't make it apl by December, at least I'll want a full collarbone length.

I'm so proud right now

Ps. I know it doesn't seem that way, but I do have my pj shorts on the last picture lol :D
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Your hair looks so healthy and beautiful! So shiny as well!
 
myhairgrowstoo said:
Your hair looks so healthy and beautiful! So shiny as well!
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Awww thank you so much. It means so much to me that someone else noticed a change in my hair :yay: That will motivate me to keep on taking good care of it. In fact I am sitting in my living room right now with a deep conditioner on my hair. I will just wash my hair when I shower for bed.
 
Checking in .. Planning on doing a length check after I take down my sew-in .. My relaxer didn't take AT ALL at 12 wks post so I'm trying to keep my hair hidden until at least 10 wks . Hopefully I will be APL in December-ish lol
 
Still hanging in there with my sew in. It's only been about a week! Lol!! Been moisturizing under my sew in every other day. Nothing else to report right now though!!
 
Checking in... Been steaming weekly with an oil and conditioner, poo'ing and rollersetting. I don't have as much time to do a second DC when I steam as I used to; but that steaming leaves my hair amazingly moisturized. I always part relaxer style and apply from my ends to my roots (oil first (ceramide of course), conditioner atop.

Currently 9 weeks into my 3rd 20 week stretch. Relax date set for 8.31.

Favorite products right now:

Sunflower Oil
SSI Banana Brûlée (for steam prepoos)
BioHare Care Moraccan Argan Oil Line
Loreal Sulfate Free Shampoo (Reconstruct)
NuNaat Chocolate Mask
PBN Cupuacu Butter
HQS Coconut Lime Oil
EQP Olive Oil/Mango Butter
Aphogee 2 Min

Excited for the length check in a few weeks! Hopefully you ladies are doing well.
 
im still in my twist. i love them, but I need to dc and I haven't been tying them up at night.

I'm thinking of how I'm going to detangle when I take them out. I'm not very good at detangling effectively. I think I need like a paddle detangler instead of a thin brush or comb... like a tangle teezer or whatever with a handle, though.

*watches youtube videos of tangle teezer on 4ab hair*

WHY HAVE I JUST REALIZED I NEEDED A TANGLE TEEZER!!?? I've needed this since last year.

Other than this, I hope to keep my hair in twists until next April or May. :)
 
Ok so I calculated my growth for a whole year and ladies its official my poor hair that I treat so lovely only growz 3-4" a year I was so heart broken but anyway ,what I want to know is it because for the past year and a half I been deep conditioning on dry hair and then shampoo, should I start doing it the right way and maybe my hair will grow more or is it just my hair and genetics?
 
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