sunshyne_krissy
New Member
I would like to get an idea of how many of us on LHCF are doing the braid technique by way of Crown and Glory or whatever else. I am C&G "techniquing" until I'm BSL (hopefully by mid-late 2008 or before I get married ). I have the following questions. My answeres are in blue incase anyone cares..lol
(this thread may also help those who have no regimen yet):
When/why did you start wearing braids?
To transition out of my relaxer FOR GOOD and to get to BSL: my hair grows faster and I retain more length in braids.
How long do you plan to use this protective style?
Until I'm BSL -2008
What shampoo/conditioning/maintainance products do you use? Do you use Infusium 23 and a Braid Spray? Why or why not?
I use Creme of Nature (green and white bottle) 'poo
MY VO5 concoction for co-washing
and my homemade MTG for daily spray/conditioning
How & how often do you wash your braids?
Once a week for 'poo and once a week for co-washing
If you use the C&G technique do you use a sea sponge as it is recommended?Why or why not?
I don't use one. I don't believe I need it...then again I haven't tried to buy one either..lol
How are your results going so far ?
Great! My new growth is growing like a weed and is doing very well; is the softest its been in my life with my new co-wash regimen so Im very pleased.
Do you get a lot of matting or minimal when removing your braids?Please Explain
I don't know at this point b/c its my first time in braids since 2004. But I used to get med. matting.. with this new regimen I'm praying for much less.
What advice would you give to those who are thinking of doing the braid extensions technique?
Moisturizing/strengthening is imperitive!!! Don't leave them in longer than 2 months, use the least amount of oil on scalp and braids so they won't matte up. Do not put them in too tight. Follow the C & G Technique. The link is below.
Here is the Crown and Glory Link:
It is an EXCELLENT way to maintain healthy/long hair using protective styling like braids!
http://www.growafrohairlong.com
PM me if you have questions!
(this thread may also help those who have no regimen yet):
When/why did you start wearing braids?
To transition out of my relaxer FOR GOOD and to get to BSL: my hair grows faster and I retain more length in braids.
How long do you plan to use this protective style?
Until I'm BSL -2008
What shampoo/conditioning/maintainance products do you use? Do you use Infusium 23 and a Braid Spray? Why or why not?
I use Creme of Nature (green and white bottle) 'poo
MY VO5 concoction for co-washing
and my homemade MTG for daily spray/conditioning
How & how often do you wash your braids?
Once a week for 'poo and once a week for co-washing
If you use the C&G technique do you use a sea sponge as it is recommended?Why or why not?
I don't use one. I don't believe I need it...then again I haven't tried to buy one either..lol
How are your results going so far ?
Great! My new growth is growing like a weed and is doing very well; is the softest its been in my life with my new co-wash regimen so Im very pleased.
Do you get a lot of matting or minimal when removing your braids?Please Explain
I don't know at this point b/c its my first time in braids since 2004. But I used to get med. matting.. with this new regimen I'm praying for much less.
What advice would you give to those who are thinking of doing the braid extensions technique?
Moisturizing/strengthening is imperitive!!! Don't leave them in longer than 2 months, use the least amount of oil on scalp and braids so they won't matte up. Do not put them in too tight. Follow the C & G Technique. The link is below.
Here is the Crown and Glory Link:
It is an EXCELLENT way to maintain healthy/long hair using protective styling like braids!
http://www.growafrohairlong.com
PM me if you have questions!