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GettingKinky said:
It is a Bantu bun, but it’s held in place very securely with spin pins. Starting tonight I’m going back to loosening them before I go to bed.
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I thought you were wearing a bun with a scrunchie where you twisted the scrunchie around your hair to secure it

For me, I wouldn't say using "spin pins" would make it a true bantu knot/bun. The "spin" in "spin pin" is where there may be an issue for me. Using a small flat snap clip, bobby pin, or if your hair is long enough use a satin scrunchie over it with no twisting around it - these would be safe in my opinion

But wearing your hair loose seems best, hope your hair flourishes with the change :)
 
25InchesStarting'25 said:
I thought you were wearing a bun with a scrunchie where you twisted the scrunchie around your hair to secure it

For me, I wouldn't say using "spin pins" would make it a true bantu knot/bun. The "spin" in "spin pin" is where there may be an issue for me. Using a small flat snap clip, bobby pin, or if your hair is long enough use a satin scrunchie over it with no twisting around it - these would be safe in my opinion

But wearing your hair loose seems best, hope your hair flourishes with the change :)
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At first I was sleeping with a loose bun held in place by a satin scrunchie, but during the day I hold my bun in place with spin pins. (I love them, I’ve never seen a broken hair and the bun is super secure)

Lately I’ve gotten lazy and I’ve been sleeping with the spin pin bun. But as of tonight I’m back to a scrunchie at night.
 
25InchesStarting'25 said:
@GettingKinky and @VarieYvette thanks for committing to the challenge!! The challenge is from this weekend 3.8.25 to the weekend of 5.24.25
This should help us stay accountable with our regimens and keeping to healthy hair practice in daily life. Excited for our progress progress! :)

@GettingKinky already shared what tips she is taking from the challenge, what about you? @VarieYvette

For me...
-I'm already drinking plenty water. More than 30oz a day averaging about 50oz per day
-I don't use combs or brushes
-I wet hair almost daily and cleanse scalp 2x weekly
-I eat clean
-I take vitamins
-Will work on improving fitness for blood circulation (I'm in the 2025 Walking Challenge to help, haven't been doing that great so far :laugh: )
-Massaging scalp
**I can't remember is she mentioned massaging, but I know people with rapid and consistent growth make massaging a priority

@faithVA You should join us! weekly or biweekly :)
@snoop You think you can commit to Biweekly pics now? :)

Another major health tip is to stay away from seed oils (canola, vegetable, grapeseed, peanut, soybean, safflower, sesame, sunflower) I believe she spoke on this which was surprising (she really knows her stuff!) I don't think she went over what to use instead. You can use avocado oil, EVO (below 350), butter (below 250), ghee, lard (believe it or not it's healthier than seed oils :) ) I have not been consuming seed oils for a long period of time now. They are very toxic to our bodies and exacerbate a host of chronic inflammatory conditions and likely the increased incidents of skin cancer and other cancers over the years
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I'll participate.
 
@GettingKinky I need to give you an update on product usage with daily co washing. Everything I said before was for 2-3 DCs per week. I noticed yesterday that my conditioner is disappearing :laugh:

This is the conditioner I had that was at half a bottle at the beginning of February. It kept at around the half way mark for the whole month. Now take half of half of the bottle and it's a little over that mark now
MalibuC 33oz.jpgMalibuC Ingredients.jpg
I bought this conditioner today. It was a great price with decent ingredients. $10.99 for 32oz :)

Real Root Aloe 32oz.jpgReal Root Aloe Ingredients.jpg
I will let you know when I run out of both. You can give me a friendly reminder if it's been awhile, I hope I don't forget :)
 
I just realized today that ever since I took a break from wash n gos back in early October I haven’t clarified my hair. I’ve only been using a moisture poo or cowashing.

So today I clarified followed by my moisture poo. I LOVE how my hair feels when I clarify.

I followed up with my moisture DC. I also used my detangling brush for the first time in 2 months. I’m going to use it periodically to make sure I’m getting all my shed hair out.

And now I’m wearing space buns held in place with my mini spin pins
 
Natural, Relaxed, Texlaxed: NATURAL
Current Length: ?...SHORT
Goal Length: WHIP
Plan to reach goal length: DECEMBER 2026 WOULD BE AMAZING!:heart3:
Regimen:
DC or Detox Clay Mask 1X/WK
Use Shampoo 1X/WK
Use Homemade Co Wash 1X/WK
Co Wash with store bought conditioner 5X/WK

Flat Iron 1X/WK Max if needed
Majority of the time RevAir or Wet bantu knotting
Silk Scarf and Satin pillow case nightly
Massage scalp daily
Growth oils/pomades daily
+30oz Water daily
Vitamins daily

SU S-CW
M S-CW
T H-CW
W S-CW
R S-CW
F S-CW
SA W

*S-CW (Store bought conditioner) H-CW (Homemade Co Wash)

Protective Styles: Knotless Braids, Wet Bunning, Wet Bantu Knots, Clip Up Hair When Straight, Dry Bunning
Staple Products: Aloe Vera, Ayurvedic Herbs
Starting Pic: REQUIRED
Ready to get on with the challenge!:strong:

Did low heat on flat iron since I wasn't flat ironing all my hair
I created a homemade LC shirt to track progress
The longest lines are the major mile stones. I'll add WL and WHIP when I reach APL to BSL
I. SL II. APL III. BSL
*It might look like I have breakage at my nape area, but I don't. I have an "inverted widow's peak" on nape line
Front-Side-Back3.9.25.jpg3.9.25 HCJ-LC.jpg
 
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GettingKinky said:
Ok. I took my first picture for the 75 day challenge. I’m a little worried that my comparisons won’t be that accurate since my hair isn’t stretched, but let’s see how it goes.

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Nice healthy start! :) You have a point about accuracy. Maybe part out the section that you will consistently pull on for it to be consistent every time. I parted from ear to ear for my nape to have consistency
 
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25InchesStarting'25 said:
Nice healthy start! :) You have a point about accuracy. Maybe part out the section that you will consistently pull on for it to be consistent every time. I parted from ear to ear for my nape to have consistency
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I will definitely pull the same section each time, but I’m not sure I will get the same amount of stretch each time. This morning my hair was still pretty damp so I got a good stretch, but if it’s wetter or drier next week the amount of stretch will change a little. But that’s OK I’m curious to see if I can see the changes over 75 days.
 
ScorpioLove said:
For anyone who’s been pregnant before, when did the extra hair growth kick in? I’m overdue for a big trim and I’m hoping I get some extra growth to compensate.
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I've been around a lot pregnant women and educated on women's health. Most important thing is to take your Prenatal Vitamins daily. It will fill in the gaps of what you're not eating that is necessary for baby and you to thrive. Best Prenatals are whole food based (not synthetic ones that are prescribed by the MD) which you can get from a health food store. The body is going to hold onto all the nutrients you consume for you and baby :)

As you take your prenatals and eat a healthy diet (including protein from animal source) you will see a lot of positive changes. You want to keep in mind about post partum shedding and plan well a month or so in advance. It is different for everyone. Some have severe hair shedding and get bald sports (temporarily) and some not so much.

Continue to take take prenatal for at least 6 months after giving birth and do daily or every other day tea rinses (Green tea, black tea - make sure to follow up with moisturizing leave in) to minimize shedding.

Congratulations and hope you retain a lot of growth! :)
 
GettingKinky said:
I will definitely pull the same section each time, but I’m not sure I will get the same amount of stretch each time. This morning my hair was still pretty damp so I got a good stretch, but if it’s wetter or drier next week the amount of stretch will change a little. But that’s OK I’m curious to see if I can see the changes over 75 days.
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Maybe always do your stretch right out of the shower for consistency :)
 
25InchesStarting'25 said:
@GettingKinky and @VarieYvette thanks for committing to the challenge!! The challenge is from this weekend 3.8.25 to the weekend of 5.24.25
This should help us stay accountable with our regimens and keeping to healthy hair practice in daily life. Excited for our progress progress! :)

@GettingKinky already shared what tips she is taking from the challenge, what about you? @VarieYvette

For me...
-I'm already drinking plenty water. More than 30oz a day averaging about 50oz per day
-I don't use combs or brushes
-I wet hair almost daily and cleanse scalp 2x weekly
-I eat clean
-I take vitamins
-Will work on improving fitness for blood circulation (I'm in the 2025 Walking Challenge to help, haven't been doing that great so far :laugh: )
-Massaging scalp
**I can't remember is she mentioned massaging, but I know people with rapid and consistent growth make massaging a priority

@faithVA You should join us! weekly or biweekly :)
@snoop You think you can commit to Biweekly pics now? :)

Another major health tip is to stay away from seed oils (canola, vegetable, grapeseed, peanut, soybean, safflower, sesame, sunflower) I believe she spoke on this which was surprising (she really knows her stuff!) I don't think she went over what to use instead. You can use avocado oil, EVO (below 350), butter (below 250), ghee, lard (believe it or not it's healthier than seed oils :) ) I have not been consuming seed oils for a long period of time now. They are very toxic to our bodies and exacerbate a host of chronic inflammatory conditions and likely the increased incidents of skin cancer and other cancers over the years
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I think for me, mine are:

1. Drink a lot of water, I can average 2 litres on a bad day
2. Daily mulitvitamin
3. Definitely need to up my fitness, I have a bit of belly pudge that's developing

I don't want to change the rest of my regimen up too much. My hair definitely grows faster with washing more, but I don't want the daily manipulation as it causes me breakage
 
25InchesStarting'25 said:
So glad you're excited for the challenge! Congrats on your progress, your hair looks so healthy!! :)

How often will you be traveling for work?
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It's pretty unpredictable for now. And I have two young kids, and they take up a lot of my energy. I would have been up for daily pictures when I first grew out my hair in 2012 when I was young with no responsibilities
 
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