SkySurfer
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thanks!
Crown & Glory Challenge 2014
- Thread starter Austro-Afrikana
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Austro-Afrikana
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Two weeks of braids - time for another wash. I won't redo the perimeter until next week to minimise manipulation.
Froreal3
haulin hard in the paint
Looks good beauti!
So far I've had my braids (own hair) in for a week. I am working out and applying sulfur oil, so I will be co-washing or shampooing them weekly. I also moisturize and seal them every other night.
The only thing that is different than my normal reggie is the fact that they are braids instead of twists and I will keep them in for at least 4 weeks. That means I won't finger detangle or manipulate my hair loose for weekly like I was before. I hope I see more retention this way.
So far I've had my braids (own hair) in for a week. I am working out and applying sulfur oil, so I will be co-washing or shampooing them weekly. I also moisturize and seal them every other night.
The only thing that is different than my normal reggie is the fact that they are braids instead of twists and I will keep them in for at least 4 weeks. That means I won't finger detangle or manipulate my hair loose for weekly like I was before. I hope I see more retention this way.
jessicarabbit
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washed my hair with vo5 kiwi clarifying conditioner mixed with creamy aloe clarifying shampoo. Followef up by dcing with ntm dc and shea moisture intensive repair for 30 min. Rinsed with cold water and applied aloe/water/oil/vo5 spray and shea moisture intensive repair conditionrr as a leave in. My hair is so soft and defined. Getting it braided in a beehive today.
Lady Esquire
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Hi Austro-Afrikana, I would love to join this challenge. I self-installed braids a few days after Christmas.
Back in 2005, I had much success with the Crown and Glory method. More recently, I've seen the best retention for my daughter whose been on C&G for over 2 years now. Her hair has thickened up dramatically.
After some setbacks, this year I've grown mine from collar bone to APL (presently). I did not measure before installing, so I'll be sure to do that next installment.
Thanks for the tip on sponge moisturizing! I've sponged-shampoo'd my daughter's hair but never sponge-moisturized. I've simply sprayed on. Thanks for that technique and this challenge.
Back in 2005, I had much success with the Crown and Glory method. More recently, I've seen the best retention for my daughter whose been on C&G for over 2 years now. Her hair has thickened up dramatically.
After some setbacks, this year I've grown mine from collar bone to APL (presently). I did not measure before installing, so I'll be sure to do that next installment.
Thanks for the tip on sponge moisturizing! I've sponged-shampoo'd my daughter's hair but never sponge-moisturized. I've simply sprayed on. Thanks for that technique and this challenge.
Lady Esquire
New Member
Hey ladies, I'm looking forward to this challenge. I'm a newbie to this site, but not to the C&G method. It's just been awhile since I've done it. I've had this same set of braids for 2 wks & I plan to re-braid in a couple of weeks or so if my schedule permits. I use s-curl for moisture & seal w/hot 6 oil. I also have a sulfur mix I just started using this week. I'll probably only sulfur 2-3x's a week. Not a fan of the smell:/
Current length: 2"-8" due to a hawk cut this summer
Year end goal: SL & healthy
Installed: 12/21/13
Next Install: 1/18/14
Chula, what type of hair did you use in these pics? I like it.
Chula
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Thanks Lady Esquire. It's the jumbo Kankelion braiding hair. It's like $2.50 a bag. I braid it half way down, then i take a section of braids & braid them into 1 larger braid & dip that into hot water w/a lil oil added to it for about 45 seconds. I end up having about 6-8 large braids all over my head. I've done this technique using rollers to on shorter braids too.
naija24
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Questions about braids for the ladies of this challenge.
1) the base of my braids and inbetween them are getting fuzzy. How to correct this? What's happening?
2) my ends are starting to stick out of my braids. Why? How to correct?
3) I've been in braids for 3 weeks now. If they are already getting fuzzy, can they last another 2 months?
1) the base of my braids and inbetween them are getting fuzzy. How to correct this? What's happening?
2) my ends are starting to stick out of my braids. Why? How to correct?
3) I've been in braids for 3 weeks now. If they are already getting fuzzy, can they last another 2 months?
SkySurfer
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This may or may not help , but for the time being:
If you know how to braid, you can re-do the visible braids in the front to give your whole head a fresher look.
As for the rest of the fuzz, what I do sometimes when I have braids is lightly mist them with water, smooth a butter like shea butter over them, then wrap them with a satin scarf to go to sleep , so that by the next morning the fuzziness is temporarily flattened down. Hope that helps a bit.
CarLiTa
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I just noticed this challenge and am really interested! Austro-Afrikana, your braid regimen piqued my interest. Do you have it detailed somewhere? I want to try it, as I've not worn braids in 10 years! and feel that I need to for the next few months.
I just posted a thread on braid maintenance questions, and I'd love it if you could contribute... or in this thread!
http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=715007
beauti, I LOVE your braids!
What are those called? What kind of hair is that? I think that's the style I want, but I am so un-knowledgeable about this.
I just posted a thread on braid maintenance questions, and I'd love it if you could contribute... or in this thread!
http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=715007
beauti, I LOVE your braids!
What are those called? What kind of hair is that? I think that's the style I want, but I am so un-knowledgeable about this.
Chula
Active Member
Your braids can last if you keep them tied up & clean. I tend to get bored with my hair quickly so I re-braid every 3-4 wks or so. But this may not be possible for most ppl. I would just suggest keeping the perimeter fresh & neat & again keeping them tied up at night.
HTH
naija24
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Austro-Afrikana
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Austro-Afrikana
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I have had mine for two weeks and they are slightly fuzzy. I just redo the perimeter and the part every 2-3 weeks to keep it looking neat.
Chula
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I personally haven't tried mousse, but I imagine it would work. But I don't think it would be long lasting. Maybe if its applied to your ends while its being braided. Not after. Sometimes i'll add a heavy moisturizer like Elasta QP Olive oil Mango Butter to my ends just before I reach the end of the braid. That helps blend my hair into the braid hair. HTH
jessicarabbit
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Checking in. Oiled scalp twice today with jbco, misted braids with water mixed with a tad bit of aphogee provitamin leave in/rosemary eo, worked out and took all my vits. all is well.
jessicarabbit
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checking in, starting to see some new growth (i think)
ive just been misting daily with water/aphogee/rosemary mix and oiling scalp with JBCO/sulfur mix., and taking vits.
ive just been misting daily with water/aphogee/rosemary mix and oiling scalp with JBCO/sulfur mix., and taking vits.
Chula
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I co-washed again last night with Suave professionals Almond & Shea Butter. I can't wait to re-do my braids this weekend. If I weren't so busy, I'd be doing it tonight. But I want to deep condition, so I'll need to take my time this weekend. I was thinking of switching my braid style up & going with a short bob like Jada's in Set it Off. Everyone is doing long braids, I'd like to stand out a bit. We'll see, I'll post pix next week.
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SunySydeofLyfe
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Need to touch up dd's braids this weekend. I use a spray bottle from family dollar instead of the sponge method. I need to get another one for the infusium. She is 12 and not feeling my lets spray your hair demand but she will thank me later! !
Suny
Suny
Froreal3
haulin hard in the paint
I think I will redo a few of the braids this weekend. It's been two weeks and they are looking fuzzy. I see some stray hairs escaping. I know it's because I used my own hair. I also noticed a little breakage at the ends of them when I was moisturizing the other day. I will do a light protein treatment on them to see if that helps. If not, I will spray a bit of Aphogee Green Tea & Keratin on them.
I wear them tucked in a bun or two little buns, or braided up. I actually can't wait to take them out in two weeks. I won't wear my hair out, but I will bun or go back to twists for two weeks. Then depending on how my hair has done with the braids, I will reinstall them with my own hair or I'll do a synthetic set.
I wear them tucked in a bun or two little buns, or braided up. I actually can't wait to take them out in two weeks. I won't wear my hair out, but I will bun or go back to twists for two weeks. Then depending on how my hair has done with the braids, I will reinstall them with my own hair or I'll do a synthetic set.
Gr8ness83
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This is EXACTLY what I did, plan out my install, takedown, rest for the entire year...lol
I will be posting my schedule as soon as I install my braids. It should take me 2 days between breaks and work to install them. I haven't decided on what hair, length or size I want my braids to be yet. I'm picking up the hair after work tonight and I'll start either tonight or tomorrow...
jessicarabbit
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Cowashed my.braids the other day, and that really messed.them up. So from now on, no more cowashing braids (atleast til my hair is longer). Ill just get them redone every 2-3 weeks and do a super dc in between.
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