Hair Weave Challenge for the rest of 2008?

Luscious850 said:
Today I got my new sew in installed, im so excited, i cant wait to see how much growth i get from it + my megatek. I want to be able to wash my sew in once a week for the next 8 weeks before i remove it. Does anyone have any tips on washing a straight 100% human hair install?​
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Dilute your shampoo/conditioner and water in an applicator bottle, and squirt it between your braids. That makes it easier to wash from there.
 
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Ediese said:
I got mine done a few weeks ago, and decided to use BSS hair. I bought the Sensational Premium Now, and I don't have any problems with shedding or tangling. It was only $24 a pack. You can check out pics in my fotki. I think it would be great for a bob. Also, I've heard that the Sensational Goddess Remi is good too, but it's more expensive. I think about $65+ per bag. That hair is a little straighter/silkier. I would suggest that you compare both.
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Thanks Ediese!
 
I'm in. I just made an appt for a full head weave the Friday after 4th of July. I'll be going back to the salon every 2 weeks to have him wash and maintain the weave though. I plan on keeping it in for 8 -10 weeks to get my moneys worth.

I'm getting tired of all these wigs. Plus it's too hot. I'm using some Goddess Remi Yaki hair I bought a few months ago and decided not to use it for Miami. I've never used their yaki hair so we'll see how it holds up.
 
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bee said:
All this talk about weaves and noone has mentioned any hair recommendations?! I have never had a weave before but plan to attempt one before the summer is over. I don't plan on wearing them for more than 4 weeks so any good BSS hair recs, is greatly appreciated.

I guess I should mention that I want the bob look but I also want to be able to wear a braid out too.
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Are you leaving hair out for blending in the front? If so, I would suggest that you physically go to the store and look at the hair. Then decide on one that is close to your texture. I used to buy Outre Platinum Yaki all the time when I was in college for my weaves and it help up well. My hair is fine and that hair was fine so it blended well. One of my friends bought Milky Way because it looked more coarse/kinky like her own hair.

Finding hair that blends well with your texture is much more important than the brand itself. If you're only wearing it for 4 weeks then you can get BSS hair. Just stick with a reputable brand and make sure you keep the hair conditioned. That will curb tangles. I usually buy BSS hair for straight styles because I don't wear the same style for very long and I do it myself. Blending isn't really an issue since I get all my hair covered now that I'm natural. It doesn't really matter what it looks like.

ETA: If you plan on wearing it for an extended period of time or are going to keep having the same style reinstalled then I would suggest springing for quality hair.
 
MekyakaKinkerbelle said:
Hmmmm, I really want to join this challenge. I think it will give my hair a much needed break. But I'm scared of the heat factor...as in "this hair makes me hotter than a mug..."

I already have issues with my current head of hair.

Second concern is finding a closure in time. I definitely want a weave with realistic closure. Will cost an arm and a leg, but since I'm natural, I don't want to leave any hair out that I would have to style (ain't no hair on the planet that will match my texture) and I don't want a full weave where it's completely sewn up. Any suggestions?
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You don't have to get a closure. You just have to find somebody who knows what they're doing. I get all my hair covered and I've never used a closure.
 
Luscious850 said:
Today I got my new sew in installed, im so excited, i cant wait to see how much growth i get from it + my megatek. I want to be able to wash my sew in once a week for the next 8 weeks before i remove it. Does anyone have any tips on washing a straight 100% human hair install?​
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I usually wash in the shower and detangle with a wide toothed comb under the stream of the water. Then I airdry. I've been doing it for years with no problem. Blowdrying pulls at the tracks too much for me. You could also sit under a hooded dryer. The dominicans washed and rollerset my weave a few times back when I was relaxed.
 
Thanks for the tip glamazon. When the time comes (I just relaxed a couple of days ago), I'll head to the BSS for some hair!
 
Thanks Edieseand Glamazon386. Im planning on washing my weave on sunday, ill let you know how it turns out, lol this should be interesting.

One more question. Will washing my hair once a week bust my weave before my 8 weeks is over, i really dont want to look a hott mess going to school:grin::perplexed​
 
I have to retire from this challenge. Because of the OCT and no being able to co-wash regularly, my ends were too dry when I took my hair out. I think I may start a bun challenge.
 
I'm so excited about this Challenge. I'm currently weaved up check out my fotki for my current style. I think I will go curly for my next install. I'm just waiting for one of my fav vendors to restock some closures. I think I'm going to get some wags bodywave for the actual weave.:yep:
 
I have my hair now and am just waiting to get weaved up (again). I am really anxious because I have a trip to rome coming up and I am unsure if I should get it done before OR after the trip :perplexed i am way too indecisive!
 
prettyfaceANB were sorry :cry:you decided to retire from this challenge but may you continue have healthy growing & retention! :yep:

Good luck! :grin:

Honey-Dip :wave: thanks for joining and I will get you added to the list. :thumbsup:
 
I just joined this hair care forum but I am definately IN! I ware weaves all the time and I took it out instead of automatically putting it back in for the first time in over 3 years or so to give my hair a rest. I went from permed to natural and it helped my grow out. I am now 100% Natural and going to do this Challenge. By the way this is my first post AND my first challenge. Hello LHCF members! :grin:
 
IndianAngel22 said:
I just joined this hair care forum but I am definately IN! I ware weaves all the time and I took it out instead of automatically putting it back in for the first time in over 3 years or so to give my hair a rest. I went from permed to natural and it helped my grow out. I am now 100% Natural and going to do this Challenge. By the way this is my first post AND my first challenge. Hello LHCF members! :grin:
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Welcome!!!

It's my first challenge too!

Happy Hair Growing!
 
Can I join too:look: I am currently wearing a straight style for 6 weeks and am about to remove it this weekend. My hair is fine and I will be 12 weeks post so I am debating on whether I should wash and dc and relax my new growth after waiting two weeks. Do you girls think this is a good idea My hair tends to break if I wait too long to relax.
 
I'M IN!

i'm getting my weave done tomorrow. as of now, i havent gotten a full perm since maybe jan-feb (cangt remember) but I did get my hairline permed for this weave I had in. But, i dont want to perm my hair until next year. I wanna see how much it grows without manipulation and harsh chemicals. If i like it, i may attempt to go natural, but it could just be a phase for me now, thats why I say next year. I did cut off the majority of my hair though.

it was kinda shoulder length in January, then when I took out my weave last week, I noticed that my hair was fully shoulder length with damage of course and i needed a perm. but since it was uneven, i cut it all to ear length.


so thats where i am right now.
 
Congratulations & Thanks for joining to the following ladies: :grin:

cech2204
tigereyes83
daughterofzion1
indianangel22 - Congrats on joining LHCF and your 1st post & challenge. This site has a wealth of information that you can use on your hair journey.
tallen
inquiringmind
princessme
nyrican1 - I have fine hair as well and since I am coming up on 12 week post I have decided to relax then re-install my weave in about 2 weeks since I don't want my hair to break off from stretching so long.
 
ETA: i'm back in:lachen::lachen::lachen: yes, i'm very confused, but those twists were not coming quickly :nono: so i'm back in :lachen: and i'm doing my first install today:yep:
 
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