Bunning Challenge for 2011.

[normacyri]

I'd like to join to get some movement seems like I've been stuck forever. Bunning was my BFF when I first joined guess I'm back on it.

 

[BlessedRN prof]

Hi Ladies,
I am finally posting a starting pic taken 1-4-10 (sorry for the delay). The last picture was in the fall, I had a lupus flare so I am shorter and not as healthy currently (first 2 pics on left) HHG

 

[divachyk]

You compliment me but clearly Yeah...that bun is the bomb!

I can't wear my hair down anymore it seems. I get so paranoid about my ends being out that even if I set out to wear it down, it winds up in a bun in no time flat!

You're far too kind -- I'm the exact same way in that I feel that I don't even know how to wear my hair down. I'm super paranoid about my ends, I feel the length of my hair is in the way and I just look weird now wearing it down. Buns however is where my comfort is right now.

 

[SuchaLady]

Okay Im back. I got a much needed but unwanted trim and though I lost length I love it. I swing my head and my hair follows. But to get back to BSL I am going to LOOSELY, LOOSELY bun (after cutting off that breakage into a bang and getting rid of those splits not trying to backtrack) My ends are just delish right now and it would hurt me to ruin them. Sigh I'll be back. But I have a question: Has anyone that does braidouts quite a bit notice any changes in there ends? Good or bad?

 

[TruMe]

I bunned 5.5 days last week (bunned half the day yesterday, lol). Starting off good already this week, I wore my hair in a bun today. Really wanting to get to BSL by the end of the year so I'm hoping this protective style will help get me there. I will post a pic of my bun tomorrow.

 

[givemecurls]

I have dropped the ball! Last week I somehow achieved my perfect Braid-N-Curl to date (www.thecurlymisfit.blogspot.com) and was whipping my hair back and forth like nobodys business LOL Yesterday it started frizzing up like crazy so I finally put my hair up. I have a pomp thingy in the front with the back held up by an ezcomb and the hair pinned up. Pics coming later

 

[givemecurls]

Okay Im back. I got a much needed but unwanted trim and though I lost length I love it. I swing my head and my hair follows. But to get back to BSL I am going to LOOSELY, LOOSELY bun (after cutting off that breakage into a bang and getting rid of those splits not trying to backtrack) My ends are just delish right now and it would hurt me to ruin them. Sigh I'll be back. But I have a question: Has anyone that does braidouts quite a bit notice any changes in there ends? Good or bad?

My ends always seem to hold up good when I do a braidout but roller set the ends. The style usually last me up to a week and if I seal my ends,before rolling them, my hair stays nice and moisturized. Sort of a CurlyNikki-esque look. This is what my recent one looked like: The Curly Misfit: The Minimalist Braid-N-Curl

 

[anartist4u2001]

i'm not in the challenge, but i had been bunning up my hair for about 2 weeks before i joined here LOL. i natural and i bun my big two strand twists up everyday. it's fun. i want to get some cute little hair accessories though.

 

[janeemat]

I did not join but I just planned a personal mini challenge to bun 5 days each week...Mon-Friday...wash on Sat....wear down on Sun and then back into the bun. I started Jan 12th and will continue until Easter April 24th. If I can do this and is satisfied with the outcome then I will join this challenge. Wish me luck!

 

[janda]

I've been bunning 7 days per week. I'll continue to bun every day until the weekend of February 12th.

 

[TruMe]

Here is how I am wearing my bun throughout the challenge. I love using the Christina comb since I am deathly afraid of using bands. It doesn't put pressure on any one place overwhelmingly. I use it to put my hair in a ponytail (wrapping it twice around) and then bunch of my ends and roll then under. I secure my ends using hair pins inserted upwards into my bun. I then get my edges damp a little and smooth on some KCCC until all the little curls are laying flat (I really use and curl cream as most have some type of hold but don't seem to be as harsh on my hair as gel is). I then wrap a silk scarf around my head and leave on for a minimum of 20 mins to set. This lasts all day.

 

[diadall]

^Off to research the Christina comb.

 

[curlycrocheter]

@trume So Pretty!! What is a christian comb? And where can I get one to add to my hair toy collection??

I'm flat ironing again today, so I'll be to my pencil bun in no time

 

[TruMe]

@jasmineml - Thanks!!

@diadall and @jasmineml - OK, so I went searching for a picture for this comb on Goody's website and they do not sell them anymore. I found something similar on Amazon for $2 sold by Scunci called the stretch comb. I cannot believe it's that hard to find. I picked them up from my local Target less than a year ago. They were a little hard to work with at first but eventually they have been the best thing in my collection to date!

 

[curlycrocheter]

I have some of those!! I just never thought to use them as bun secures :scratchch Thanks for the idea though!

 

[diadall]

@jasmineml - Thanks!!

@diadall and @jasmineml - OK, so I went searching for a picture for this comb on Goody's website and they do not sell them anymore. I found something similar on Amazon for $2 sold by Scunci called the stretch comb. I cannot believe it's that hard to find. I picked them up from my local Target less than a year ago. They were a little hard to work with at first but eventually they have been the best thing in my collection to date!

Okay, I have one of those (somewhere). I didn't know its proper name.

Thanks.

 

[TruMe]

@diadall and @jasmineml - You are both welcome.

 

[CarmelCupcake]

Hi, I would like to join the challenge too!

 

[givemecurls]

Ok as promised here is my twist bun. I have a little curly that managed to work its way out but otherwise all the twist are pinned down.

 

[afjhnsn]

I keep shying away from this. I used to wear twist/braid/bantu knot outs constantly but as my hair has gotten longer I've gotten more paranoid about my ends (esp since I got them clipped in Dec and they look much better now). I still don't want to officially join because I may decide to start doing bantu knot outs more frequently, but for now I'll lurk and bun 5 or so times/week.

 

[diadall]

I keep shying away from this. I used to wear twist/braid/bantu knot outs constantly but as my hair has gotten longer I've gotten more paranoid about my ends (esp since I got them clipped in Dec and they look much better now). I still don't want to officially join because I may decide to start doing bantu knot outs more frequently, but for now I'll lurk and bun 5 or so times/week.

I am bunning but I am getting bored with it. I have been wearing a bun about 5-7 days a week since late October. I know that sounds like nothing but I quit wearing my hair freestyle cold turkey.

I just don't feel sexy with a bun. I keep thinking of that episode of King of Queens where Doug hated Carrie's bun.

YouTube - Bun Dummy 2/3

But I want length and I must keep going. BUN ON!

 

[divachyk]

Ladies, you all can tell me to pack my lurking bags and go home. Check out these items that I posted in the HYH thread. It will help you spice up bunning just a tad bit.

http://www.longhaircareforum.com/12620467-post916.html
http://www.longhaircareforum.com/12620987-post919.html
http://www.longhaircareforum.com/12636157-post963.html

I didn't want to post the pics here, they are rather large.

BUNNERS UNITE!

@jasmineml - Thanks!!

@diadall and @jasmineml - OK, so I went searching for a picture for this comb on Goody's website and they do not sell them anymore. I found something similar on Amazon for $2 sold by Scunci called the stretch comb. I cannot believe it's that hard to find. I picked them up from my local Target less than a year ago. They were a little hard to work with at first but eventually they have been the best thing in my collection to date!

I have this but I'm so clumsy with using it. Teach me, teach me, teach me.

 

[TruMe]

I am bunning but I am getting bored with it. I have been wearing a bun about 5-7 days a week since late October. I know that sounds like nothing but I quit wearing my hair freestyle cold turkey.

I just don't feel sexy with a bun. I keep thinking of that episode of King of Queens where Doug hated Carrie's bun.

But I want length and I must keep going. BUN ON!

I am completely feeling the same way with everything you said here. Getting bored, bunning cold turkey, not feeling cute. I haven't been doing it as long as you though, MAN, October IS a long time. But like you stated, we must keep going in order to get that length faster.

 

[TruMe]

I have this but I'm so clumsy with using it. Teach me, teach me, teach me.

I will try and do a tutorial for you this weekend. Never done one before so we will see how it goes. erplexed

 

[aishasoleil]

Just checking in since it's been a few days since I last posted. I'm definitely still bunning everyday. I had a moment of weakness when I thought I would drop out. My husband has been holding me accountable and when I mentioned my frustration with my hair and wanting to stop bunning he said, "I thought you were going to do this for a year? Are you a quitter?" I think I said yes and then stormed off. LOL. But the next morning my hair was back in a bun. AHAHAHA! He just shook his head and rolled his eyes at me.

I did go out with friends last night, however, and I took down the bun I'd been wearing all day and turned it into a puff. So, I suppose I used my pass for the month. That's fine. I don't go out often, so I doubt I'll wish I hadn't used it.

I hope I didn't just jinx myself!

 

[sunnieb]

I will try and do a tutorial for you this weekend. Never done one before so we will see how it goes. erplexed

Don't have us all :mob: and huntin' you down for that tutorial! I have one of those things in a drawer somewhere. Don't think I've ever used it!

 

[curlycrocheter]

Let's keep it together ladies!!! That's what we are here for...encouragement!!!!!

 

[Lucia]

I am bunning but I am getting bored with it. I have been wearing a bun about 5-7 days a week since late October. I know that sounds like nothing but I quit wearing my hair freestyle cold turkey.

I just don't feel sexy with a bun. I keep thinking of that episode of King of Queens where Doug hated Carrie's bun.

YouTube - Bun Dummy 2/3

But I want length and I must keep going. BUN ON!

That was funny " that's Mexico you frigging idiot."
I do know see how a bun can seem unattractive but seriously buns are stylish ESP with hair toys. I personally don't care what anyone thinks cause Im goig to reach goal superfast.

 

[afjhnsn]

I am bunning but I am getting bored with it. I have been wearing a bun about 5-7 days a week since late October. I know that sounds like nothing but I quit wearing my hair freestyle cold turkey.

I just don't feel sexy with a bun. I keep thinking of that episode of King of Queens where Doug hated Carrie's bun.

YouTube - Bun Dummy 2/3

But I want length and I must keep going. BUN ON!

Hahaha, I love that episode!
The only way I can wear a bun & still feel attractive (rather than matronly) is if it's at the top of my head. It sounds silly, but it looks really cute! But if it's in the back or the bottom ... Meh..

 

[curlycrocheter]

Try some side buns, with a flower on the other side. Nothing wrong with a little Spanish flare