Hair Weave Challenge for the rest of 2008?

[KweenBeeDiva]

Hey, for those that use weave nets for their instalations, how do you manage to moisturize/wash/condition your hair underneith?

 

[cicilypayne]

Okay I'm in too, but I do relax between installs no break in between. I know its a NO NO. I really need help breaking the cycle. I will post pics pre install on Tuesday.

 

[cicilypayne]

Hey, for those that use weave nets for their instalations, how do you manage to moisturize/wash/condition your hair underneith?

The same way without the net.. I use the applicator technique as described in the original post. Except I don't manipulate ..no scrubbing the scalp. I used high powered shower head for a pressure wash/rinse so to speak.
Hope this Helps

 

[missnappylady]

Count me in 2 weeks from now. (if I'm not too late to join)

 

[Neala21]

I have added the following ladies to the list for this challenge. Thanks for joining.

Sheree
Cicilypayne
missnappylady

Side note:
I just got my new weave put back in (self install with help of my sis), this time its a net weave. I will post pics below

 

[kriolagirl]

That's so pretty! Luv the luscious curls! Ima have to look for this in the BSS!

thank you! i never thought i would love another more, but i have found my soulmate in this indian natural curl i've had it in since august 1st and i'm taking it down tonight. I'm going to dc like crazy for the next week or 2 and and then reuse the hair and i'm also trying a closure for the first time so i'll post pics.

i'm itching to BC so it may finally be time...

 

[ajacks]

I have added the following ladies to the list for this challenge. Thanks for joining.

Sheree
Cicilypayne
missnappylady

Side note:
I just got my new weave put back in (self install with help of my sis), this time its a net weave. I will post pics below

I love your new install, I can't believe you did it yourself. It looks a lot like my current install

 

[butterfly3582]

I am in I just got a full weave Sunday the 14th

 

[JessCNU]

Hello! count me IN. I'm getting mine done this Friday and plan to have sew-in for the next few months...maybe longer! Thanks!

 

[bluediamond0829]

ok im back ladies i know i keep leaving and coming dont know if i was initially put on from the beginning but im back hopefully until the end of the year...

i want my hair to grow out more with weaves...so i had my weave done last weekend..

 

[sikora]

I'm late but I guess I can squeeze in now. I began wearing weaves earlier this year so I don't have any before pics. I'm taking down my current weave this weekend and relaxing next weekend. I'll take pics then as my start point and then take pics of my style when I re-install 2 weeks later.

 

[Mena]

I am debating on whether or not I should get an EP closure. I am afraid it will look fake.

 

[mistee11]

Hi ladies,

I took out my sew in on Friday. I just couldn't take the ratty look anymore. I tried to make it to another two weeks but just couldn't do it! Let me tell you... I had a devil of a time taking it out. My hair was so tangled underneath it started to dread. I had to get my SO to help me detangle. Next time I won't leave in past 4 weeks. I had it in for 6 weeks. Well anyway I posted my progress. I'm going to go and get a relaxer next weekend.

June 2008

September 2008

 

[jamaicalovely]

^^dang! Nice growth!

 

[Amerie123]

Hi ladies,

I took out my sew in on Friday. I just couldn't take the ratty look anymore. I tried to make it to another two weeks but just couldn't do it! Let me tell you... I had a devil of a time taking it out. My hair was so tangled underneath it started to dread. I had to get my SO to help me detangle. Next time I won't leave in past 4 weeks. I had it in for 6 weeks. Well anyway I posted my progress. I'm going to go and get a relaxer next weekend.

June 2008

September 2008

WOW, WOW. thats amazing. so, how did you finally get it to detangle besides the help of your SO.

 

[nappystorm]

Right here!!

 

[jaded_faerie]

woooooooow! thats some great growth....

 

[jaded_faerie]

oh yea, i'd like to join. this will be week 1 of my install

 

[mistee11]

^^dang! Nice growth!

Thank you! BT every other day and MN mixture once a week.

 

[mistee11]

WOW, WOW. thats amazing. so, how did you finally get it to detangle besides the help of your SO.

Lots of patience and oil and detangling spray!

P.S. - oh yeah and I followed the tips from this thread: http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=280739&highlight=please+read

 

[ajacks]

I am debating on whether or not I should get an EP closure. I am afraid it will look fake.

I didn't like this one, but the one from Halley's Curl, I absolutely adore

 

[Neala21]

I have added the following ladies to the challenge. Thanks for joining

sikora
jaded_faerie
butterfly3582
JesssCNU
bluediamond0829

 

[bluediamond0829]

Thanks for adding me. I love my straight hair weave i havent taken any pics of it yet but this is the first(very first) straight hair weave that i like. I used Sensational Premium One hair in #4. I was going to keep it in but im thinking i may keep it in past Thanksgiving not sure trying to hold onto for at least 12 weeks. So i'll switch it out maybe before XMAS. Hopefully my hairstylist will be up to it.(just when i find a good stylist and now she is going thru the woes of being pregnant but just starting). So i had her sew it in and style it and then i went to our Balisi to get her to thin it out to make it more natural looking(love Balisi shes the best)!!!

I'm already too excited about my next install maybe a little darker color!!! Hopefully i'll have some great growth from wearing the weave!!!

 

[MACgirl2k2]

Oh can I join? I'm getting a new sew in this weekend.

 

[Neala21]

Thanks for joining! I have add the following ladies to the list:

MACgirl2k2

 

[anewday]

I am soooo in. I just put my hair in last week. I hope I can still join.

 

[Amerie123]

QUESTIONS......... (As many ladies as possible welcome to answer these; and I'm sure many ladies can benefit from this as well):

1. What's the best thing to do,(that u may know of), between taking down a weave install, and then getting a relaxer (i.e. clarifying, protein, D.C, etc)?
2. And what is the recommended time between taking the weave out and then getting a relaxer?
3. And we all know not to wash hair right away after taking out weave (due to tangling, matting, etc), so how soon after detangling hair can we wash our hair after the weave is out?
Thanks In Advance ladies!!!!

ETA: We are all trying to prevent setbacks!!!

 

[ClassicChic]

I'm in. Not sure if I already posted.

I just got a sew-in two weeks ago. I will get it done again in November.

 

[KweenBeeDiva]

QUESTIONS......... (As many ladies as possible welcome to answer these; and I'm sure many ladies can benefit from this as well):

1. What's the best thing to do,(that u may know of), between taking down a weave install, and then getting a relaxer (i.e. clarifying, protein, D.C, etc)? Moisturize, moisturize, moisturize. Also reduce the amount of heat (try not to use any if you can help it)
2. And what is the recommended time between taking the weave out and then getting a relaxer? At the least, two weeks
3. And we all know not to wash hair right away after taking out weave (due to tangling, matting, etc), so how soon after detangling hair can we wash our hair after the weave is out?...hmmmm, I've never heard this one! I guess I just learnd something new. IDK maybe 3 days-1 week???
Thanks In Advance ladies!!!!

ETA: We are all trying to prevent setbacks!!!

I hope that helped a little

 

[ajacks]

Here are my answers. It's probably a little different than the practices of most on the forum but it works for me.

QUESTIONS......... (As many ladies as possible welcome to answer these; and I'm sure many ladies can benefit from this as well):

1. What's the best thing to do,(that u may know of), between taking down a weave install, and then getting a relaxer (i.e. clarifying, protein, D.C, etc)? I would say clarify to remove any product build-up on the braids, a protein treatment and a DC.
2. And what is the recommended time between taking the weave out and then getting a relaxer? I am sure that most will say about a week, but my stylist does the take down and touch-up on the same day and I have not had any adverse effects thus far. I am tex-laxed and I get touch-ups every 6-months/24-weeks. After the relaxer I wait 3-4 weeks before getting my next install.
3. And we all know not to wash hair right away after taking out weave (due to tangling, matting, etc), so how soon after detangling hair can we wash our hair after the weave is out?
Thanks In Advance ladies!!!! I would wash as soon as the detangling is over. The last time my stylist took down my weave, it took over 2-hours to detangle before washing and I didn't have a set back. It was a long appointment (4 hours) because i also had it re-installed that same day.

ETA: We are all trying to prevent setbacks!!!