Hide Your Hair 2015

[trclemons]

Hi Ladies!

It is time to take a break and Hide Your Hair until you reach your goal length by using:

Braids/Cornrows/Locs/Twists (including crochet)
Buns
Weaves
Wigs (any type)

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1. To join, please select Like for this post.

2. Post your stats:

a. Natural/Relaxed/Texlaxed/Transitioning?
b. Current Hair Length:
c. Hair Length Goal:
d. How many inches needed to reach hair length goal?
e. Regimen:
f. Braids/Cornrows/Locs/Twists/Buns/Weaves/Wigs?
g. How long will you be in the challenge?
h. Post your starting pic:

3. Post the following pics during this challenge:

a. Pics of each of your hairstyles
b. Length check pic at the middle of your journey
c. Length check pic at the end of your journey

4. You do not have to do the whole challenge. You may participate for 3 months, 6 months, etc.

5. The challenge is from January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015, but you may start earlier or any time during the year.

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If possible, please adhere to the guidelines for your selected style.

Braids/Cornrows/Locs/Twists Rules

1. Your hair may be in any style that is exclusively your hair or requires hair extensions. NOTE: If you are using your hair exclusively, it must be left in the selected style for 2 weeks minimum.

2. Lightly oil your scalp and spray in water or leave-in conditioner regularly.

3. Clean your scalp whenever needed (minimum bi-weekly). You may clean or sponge wash your scalp with diluted/dry shampoo, co-wash conditioner, ACV, or Witch Hazel.

Bun Rules

1. Wear your hair in buns most of the time.

2. Keep your hair moisturized regularly.

3. Co-Wash/Shampoo your hair whenever needed (minimum bi-weekly).


Weave Rules

1. Install your weave (may include a braided perimeter).

2. Co-Wash/Shampoo your hair whenever needed (minimum bi-weekly):

a. Take applicator bottle and dilute conditioner/shampoo with water.
b. Lift each track, squirt the conditioner/shampoo under the weave.
c. GENTLY massage scalp in between the track to loosen dirt, debris, & build up.
d. Rinse.

3. Keep your hair moisturized regularly:

a. Lightly mist your braided hair with a watery/diluted moisturizer/leave in; or
b. Use an applicator bottle to apply moisturizer to braided hair.
c. Suggested products: African Royale Braid Spray, Infusium 23, Aphogee Pro-Vitamin Leave In Conditioner, or a mix of part water/conditioner (VO5 or Suave)/aloe vera juice/ and/or oil.

4. Keep trimming to a bare minimum. You may dust your ends for knots & splits before each installation.

5. Leave your weave in for an appropriate amount of time (up to 2 or 3 months max). Pushing the install beyond 4 months may cause matting/tangles.

6. Shampoo & DC your hair after each removal & before each installation.

7. Re-install the weave within 1-3 weeks upon removal.

*These rules are from the 2012 Weave It Up Challenge*
http://www.longhaircareforum.com/sho...and+weave+2014

Wig Rules

1. WIG means any full wig, half wig, full lace, or lace front (NOT twists, braided extensions, locs, or weaves).

2. Wear wigs most of the time.

3. Keep your hair moisturized regularly.

4. Co-Wash/Shampoo your hair whenever needed (minimum bi-weekly).

*These rules came from the Wig Challenge 2012*
http://www.longhaircareforum.com/sho...e#post14859059


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Happy Hair Growing.....Let's do this!!!

 

[iLurk]

I'm in

My stats:
Relaxed
Current Hair Length: APL
Hair Length Goal: WL
Products Being Used: Shampoo - shea moisture moisture retention shampoo
Main conditioner: joico moisture recovery balm
Moisturizer: Mixture of conditioner and water in spray bottle
Sealant: shea butter lotion mixed with coconut, castor and grapeseed oils
Proteins: joico kpak and aphogee 2 step for an even heavier treatment
Regimen: Wash and dc once a week, moisturize and seal every other day, protein treatment every 6 weeks, straighten and trim every 8 weeks. Might change this up though
Braids/Locs/Twists/Buns/Weaves/Wigs?: Wearing mostly wigs but will wear buns on days when i don't feel like blending
How long will you be in the challenge?: Most likely all year. I really don't want to see my hair
Post your starting pic:

 

[trclemons]

My stats are below:

a. Natural/Relaxed/Texlaxed/Transitioning? Natural
b. Current Hair Length: ~APL
c. Hair Length Goal: BSL/MBL
d. How many inches needed to reach hair length goal? 4
e. Products Being Used: Numerous...I'm a product junkie.
f. Regimen:
1. Daily = spritz hair, baggy & massage scalp;

2. 3 Times/Week = moisturize & seal;

3. Biweekly = sponge wash scalp;

4. Monthly = pre-poo, wash, co-wash, DC, reconstruct, ACV rinse, leave in 75% of a moisturizing conditioner, & use LOC method when 80% dry;

5. Monthly = invert for a week; and

6. Monthly = install braids/twists. NOTE: Wigs, buns, & updos are used 1-2 weeks between installs.

g. Braids/Locs/Twists/Buns/Weaves/Wigs? Braids & Twists
h. How long will you be in the challenge? All year
i. Post your starting pic:

 

[trclemons]

iLurk

Nice hair. You will be at BSL before you know it.

 

[Queensheba88]

I am here for this

Relaxed
b. Current Hair Length: shoulder length
c. Hair Length Goal: apl
d. Products Being used: neutrogena,creme of nature, and Elasta qp products
e. Regimen: keep hair corn rowed under wigs. Cowash bi weekly, shampoo and dc weekly. Moisturize as needed, scalp message 3x week with heat and baggy head overnight.
f. Wigs!! That's it I may be wearing my hair out for a week or so after relaxing
g. How long will you be in the challenge? All year
h. Post your starting pic: below

 

[Misseyl]

I would love to join but I made a promise to myself not to install any more braids in my head. I wore braids for two and a half years and while my hair grew, I did not learn anything about taking care of my natural hair. I've never worn a wig or weave and my hair is not long enough to put into a bun so those are out of the question. But good luck to those who choose to join. I'll definitely check periodically to see how everyone is doing.

 

[trclemons]

Queensheba88

Your hair is so full & pretty.

 

[almond eyes]

I would love to join but I made a promise to myself not to install any more braids in my head. I wore braids for two and a half years and while my hair grew, I did not learn anything about taking care of my natural hair. I've never worn a wig or weave and my hair is not long enough to put into a bun so those are out of the question. But good luck to those who choose to join. I'll definitely check periodically to see how everyone is doing.

You are doing the right thing. Extension braids cause eventual cuticle damage and it can compromise your scalp health especially if worn as your protective style for more than 40 percent of the time. I extension braided for so many years and I truly regret doing so. The one time I stopped wearing extension braids for three years, I was actually able to tell the difference between shedding and hair breakage.

Best,
Almond Eyes

 

[trclemons]

You are doing the right thing. Extension braids cause eventual cuticle damage and it can compromise your scalp health especially if worn as your protective style for more than 40 percent of the time. I extension braided for so many years and I truly regret doing so. The one time I stopped wearing extension braids for three years, I was actually able to tell the difference between shedding and hair breakage.

Best,
Almond Eyes

@almond eyes & @Misseyl

My first time wearing wigs was for this year's Wig Challenge and my first time wearing braids/twists would be for this challenge. I was going to do crochet braids/twists in the middle of my hair and extension braids/twists around the perimeter for a more realistic look. But this conversation has scared me and I think it's best for me to do crochet braids/twists all over.

 

[trclemons]

iLurk & Queensheba88

Ladies, when you get a chance, please measure how many inches you need to get to your goal length for this challenge.

Thanks!

 

[trclemons]

iLurk & Queensheba88

Ladies, when you get a chance, please measure how many inches you need to get to your goal length for this challenge.

Thanks!

I just measured again and I am 4 inches away from my goal length.

 

[Evallusion]

Natural
Currently SL
Hair Length Goal: APL
4-6 inches needed to make goal
Style Preference: Braids
Duration: ALL Year
I will post a starting pic when I get my box braids done.

 

[trclemons]

Natural
Currently SL
Hair Length Goal: APL
4-6 inches needed to make goal
Style Preference: Braids
Duration: ALL Year
I will post a starting pic when I get my box braids done.

I may need to pick your brains on maintaining braids because this will be new for me.

 

[divachyk]

a. Natural/Relaxed/Texlaxed/Transitioning?
Relaxed

b. Current Hair Length:
MBL, relaxed

c. Hair Length Goal:
MBL, texlaxed

d. How many inches needed to reach hair length goal?
I'm at my goal length but will keep trimming until I trim off all relaxed ends.

e. Products Being Used:
Some of everything

f. Regimen:
wash, condition, tension blow dry on cool

g. Braids/Locs/Twists/Buns/Weaves/Wigs?
wigs

h. How long will you be in the challenge?
3 months at a minimum

 

[trclemons]

a. Natural/Relaxed/Texlaxed/Transitioning?
Relaxed

b. Current Hair Length:
MBL, relaxed

c. Hair Length Goal:
MBL, texlaxed

d. How many inches needed to reach hair length goal?
I'm at my goal length but will keep trimming until I trim off all relaxed ends.

e. Products Being Used:
Some of everything

f. Regimen:
wash, condition, tension blow dry on cool

g. Braids/Locs/Twists/Buns/Weaves/Wigs?
wigs

h. How long will you be in the challenge?
3 months at a minimum

Don't forget to post a picture, so we can drool over your hair.

 

[Queensheba88]

Queensheba88

Your hair is so full & pretty.

Thanks trclemons i was thinking that now i am shoulder length i need to start tracking my growth i will update when i can

 

[Fotchygirl]

Hi Ladies, I would like to join:
1. I am relaxed
2. My current length is SL
3. My goal length is APL
4. I am 2-3 inches away from my goal
5. My products are CON relaxer, ORS moisturizer, Tresemme conditioner.
6. I will be following your weave regimen. I will be in weaves.
7. I will be in the challenge for the whole year.
8. Starting pic:

 

[trclemons]

Hi Ladies, I would like to join:
1. I am relaxed
2. My current length is SL
3. My goal length is APL
4. I am 2-3 inches away from my goal
5. My products are CON relaxer, ORS moisturizer, Tresemme conditioner.
6. I will be following your weave regimen. I will be in weaves.
7. I will be in the challenge for the whole year.
8. Starting pic:

No ma'am. You are past SL. I think you are CBL. Nice hair.

 

[iLurk]

http://www.longhaircareforum.com/member.php?u=314403

Ladies, when you get a chance, please measure how many inches you need to get to your goal length for this challenge.

Thanks!

Judging from my bootleg length check tee it would take me about 3-3.5 inches

 

[trclemons]

Judging from my bootleg length check tee it would take me about 3-3.5 inches

As long as you can track your progress, who cares whether it's bootleg or manufactured.

 

[Sanity]

I would like to join!

a. Natural/Relaxed/Texlaxed/Transitioning? Natural
b. Current Hair Length: 5" (Ear length)
c. Hair Length Goal: 13" BSL
d. How many inches needed to reach hair length goal? 8"
e. Products Being Used: DE honey creme shampoo/stimulations deep conditioner, Shea butter coconut ol applied daily
f. Regimen: Braid regimen (2 months on 1 month off)
g. Braids/Locs/Twists/Buns/Weaves/Wigs? Braids/Cornrows
h. How long will you be in the challenge? 6 months 9i will update if I want to go longer
i. Post your starting pic:

I have to take one!! (I will re post)

 

[Evolving78]

Ok I'm in!
1. Current length SL
2. Hair length goal for year is BSB
3 inches to make goal is 5-7 on my length check shirt
4. I will wear cornrows under wigs and wash/dc once a week
I plan on doing this for the year. No sense in wearing my hair out.

 

[Evolving78]

I tried to sneak and braid up my hair before SO, saw me! I don't want him to see anything either! I want to do a big reveal!

 

[HisBestFriend]

I'm in!!

a: I am newly natural

b. Current Hair Length: I have several lengths all over: the longest are 5 inches and shortest 3 inches

c. Hair Length Goal: 9 inches all over - close to shoulder length stretched

d. How many inches needed to reach hair length goal? 4 - 6 inches

e. Regimen: Wash flat twists once a month with Joico
Co-wash every three days with One & Only Aragon Moisture Recovery Conditioner
Spray daily with mix of Kenra, Aloe Vera Juice, Infusium 23, Castor Oil, Jojoba Oil and water
Retwist every other week.

I just ordered some Shea Butter and intend to add that to the regimen as well. I have really dry hair and hope that it will help retain moisture and therefore hair length.

f. Braids/Locs/Twists/Buns/Weaves/Wigs? Wigs

g. How long will you be in the challenge? Definitely 6 months I'd love to go for the entire year but I get restless to try new things.

This is from two months ago before I twisted it up for the week.

 

[trclemons]

I'm in!!

a: I am newly natural

b. Current Hair Length: I have several lengths all over: the longest are 5 inches and shortest 3 inches

c. Hair Length Goal: 9 inches all over - close to shoulder length stretched

d. How many inches needed to reach hair length goal? 4 - 6 inches

e. Regimen: Wash flat twists once a month with Joico
Co-wash every three days with One & Only Aragon Moisture Recovery Conditioner
Spray daily with mix of Kenra, Aloe Vera Juice, Infusium 23, Castor Oil, Jojoba Oil and water
Retwist every other week.

I just ordered some Shea Butter and intend to add that to the regimen as well. I have really dry hair and hope that it will help retain moisture and therefore hair length.

f. Braids/Locs/Twists/Buns/Weaves/Wigs? Wigs

g. How long will you be in the challenge? Definitely 6 months I'd love to go for the entire year but I get restless to try new things.

This is from two months ago before I twisted it up for the week.

Your curly fro is too cute.

 

[trclemons]

I tried to sneak and braid up my hair before SO, saw me! I don't want him to see anything either! I want to do a big reveal!

I totally understand and that's why I've been hiding my hair for 2 years. I'm hoping to do a big reveal to my family, friends & co-workers at the end of 2015.

 

[trclemons]

Happy New Year Ladies!!!

Below is a photo of my first attempt at Senegalese twists. It took me about 9 hours to install. My goal is to keep them in until the end of the month.

Come on ladies and post those photos of your current hairstyle.

 

[Firstborn2]

trclemons is it to late to join? I'm currently out of town for a few more days but once I get home I will post a pic.

 

[trclemons]

trclemons is it to late to join? I'm currently out of town for a few more days but once I get home I will post a pic.

Absolutely not.....The challenge is open for anyone to join anytime during the year, so come on in!!!

 

[Firstborn2]

Updating post:

a. Natural
b. Current Hair Length: 3inches past APL
c. Hair Length Goal: WL
d. How many inches needed to reach hair length goal? 6inches
e. Regimen: Wash once a wk with apple cidar vinegar, moisturize 2x wk seal with shea butter mix, light protein once week.
f. Braids/Locs/Twists/Buns/Weaves/Wigs? mini braids
g. How long will you be in the challenge? 12 months
h. Post your starting pic: will have it posted by end of wk