Hip Length Challenge 2010

Lucia said:
@LP u look great and the baby is so cute congratz mamma

I'm a little frustrated with my shrinkage factor right now
I see full apl or bsl on someone and Even thigh I'm MBL straight I'm not even full APL yet curly
I've been cw and a bunning fool since last time I flat ironed.
I don't want to use heat too much until I hit goal
I'm hoping I'll have less shrinkage as it gets longer
but the shrinkage is really bugging me lately :(
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Try not to let the shrinkage factor get you down. :rosebud: Think about the rose that closes up at night & then expands in the warmth of the sun. Shrinkage is another aspect of the beauty of our hair:yep:

BTW: Are you talking about shrinkage for WnGs? Braid/twist-outs? What products do you use for styling?
:sunshine:
 
Is anyone doing anything special or different with their hair this weekend?
i.e trying new conditioners:rolleyes:

I may CW w/ the skala jaborandi condish I found. I am tempted to try a WnG but really need to put my hair up in prep for the next length check-in
 
I just want to thank Celinastar & Traycee for posting about the flexi 8. This in my favorite hair candy ( at the moment) it's in my hair as I type.:mmmchocolate:
 
:bighug: Thank you ladies so much for all the compliments on me and my little one! :rosebud: So much love on LHCF! :love3:

My hair is cornrowed up right now, so that I can wear it in a braidout. I probably should DC today while I do my homework... but the thing is my hair takes forever and a day to dry! If I cornrow it up, I have to allow like 36 hours for it to dry before I can take them down. So if I DC today, that's even longer before I can wear my hair down. :sad:

I have been so tempted to flat iron lately! I want to check my length since I've been on the gelatin supplements for a while. June 21 is the next length check, right?
 
MariposaSexyGirl said:
How is everyone's hair doing? Mine is in a co-washed bun right about now. I'm gonna wash and roller set it tonight though for this weekend.
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Mine is doing good. I did a rollerset set week. Trying to decide if I want to do another one.
What, if any, products do you use when you rollerset? Do you blow dry or flat iron roots or leave it as is? Post pics if you like:yep:
 
I just took out twists I've had in for most of the week. I'm going to do a mini DC this morning and just wear a wash n go pulled back in a ponytail to this meetup. Then tonight I'm braiding it up for a braidout tomorrow. I'll bun on monday and DC and braid up again on tuesday before we head for vacay on weds.

I know it's a lot going on these few days, but after vacay I'm going to be a bun maniac again.
 
schipperchow1 said:
Is anyone doing anything special or different with their hair this weekend?
i.e trying new conditioners:rolleyes:

I may CW w/ the skala jaborandi condish I found. I am tempted to try a WnG but really need to put my hair up in prep for the next length check-in
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funny that you say this... i just picked up some skala prods and i want to use them today (as soon as i stop being lazy)

i'm also trying to decide if i want to attempt another roller set. i mean practice makes perfect, but is there a such thing as too much indirect heat? like i know if i used a flat iron once a week my hair would be mad at me, but what about my soft bonnet dryer? would once a week be too much? i mean i doubt i would actually roller set every week cause i'm lazy. but i got kind of addicted to the last one i did and was sad to see it go, so i may do it more often then i think lol

eta:never buying skala again! :crying3:
 
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Hi ladies,

I am currently flat ironed, due to an occassion. I have been alternating b/n w&g's and buns using deep conditioner as a leave. I am taking my kids swimming during the week, so the deep conditioner has been protecting my hair. So far so good, but I am resisting the scissors right now :chocbunny: ....
 
schipperchow1 said:
Try not to let the shrinkage factor get you down. :rosebud: Think about the rose that closes up at night & then expands in the warmth of the sun. Shrinkage is another aspect of the beauty of our hair:yep:

BTW: Are you talking about shrinkage for WnGs? Braid/twist-outs? What products do you use for styling?
:sunshine:
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Yes I'm trying to experiment and get my WnG's looking decent, it's hit and miss right now and it shrinks up so bad, I do know I could stretch it, but I don't use hairdryers/diffusers even though I have one for emergencies, I always air dry, I don't want to start using blowdryers on the regular again.

Right now I'm testing out Mixed Chicks leave in styler and Kinky curly knot today and curling custard. Hopefully I can get it right for summer, if not I really don't know what to try next.
 
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Mz.MoMo5235 said:
funny that you say this... i just picked up some skala prods and i want to use them today (as soon as i stop being lazy)

i'm also trying to decide if i want to attempt another roller set. i mean practice makes perfect, but is there a such thing as too much indirect heat? like i know if i used a flat iron once a week my hair would be mad at me, but what about my soft bonnet dryer? would once a week be too much? i mean i doubt i would actually roller set every week cause i'm lazy. but i got kind of addicted to the last one i did and was sad to see it go, so i may do it more often then i think lol

eta:never buying skala again! :crying3:
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I saw your post in the Skala thread Sorry you had a bad experience. I'm sure your hair will recover soon:yep:


Lucia said:
Yes I'm trying to experiment and get my WnG's looking decent, it's hit and miss right now and it shrinks up so bad, I do know I could stretch it, but I don't use hairdryers/diffusers even though I have one for emergencies, I always air dry, I don't want to start using blowdryers on the regular again.

Right now I'm testing out Mixed Chicks leave in styler and Kinky curly knot today and curling custard. Hopefully I can get it right for summer, if not I really don't know what to try next.
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I've heard mixed reviews about Mixed Chicks. I am not tempted to try it. However, I did pick up the Knot Today. I wasn't ready to fork over the money for the curling custard since I have way too many gels in my closet & I've read that many find the eco-styler gel works just as well or better for considerably less. Also, I read that the CC can leave white chunks if mixed with the wrong thing or if hair hasn't been shampooed. Have you tried KT under eco-styler? I saw it in your product Fotki.
 
Got a temp Census-taker job and haven't had much time to do much of anything over the past 2-3 weeks. Had my hair in a braid out for 1st week then figured I should invest a few hours and do a headful of twists. Great idea since it lasted a whole 2 weeks before it started looking a little :spinning:.

Washed and detangled last night. Did a S&D on any splits and SSKs I ran into and marinated in conditioner overnight and most of today.

Just when I think it won't grow much anymore, I stretched the nape and it's about 3-3.5 inches to butt crack :lachen:.

I've got all day today to figure out what to do with it - may go another round of twists since that last batch was just so convenient.

Nappiversiary (bc'd 5/07 after transitioning for 15 months) coming up in the next few days! Can't believe 3 years living with natural hair has went by so quickly or how much growth I've gotten and retained over the past 4+ years!!

HHG everyone!!!
 
Lucia said:
Yes I'm trying to experiment and get my WnG's looking decent, it's hit and miss right now and it shrinks up so bad, I do know I could stretch it, but I don't use hairdryers/diffusers even though I have one for emergencies, I always air dry, I don't want to start using blowdryers on the regular again.

Right now I'm testing out Mixed Chicks leave in styler and Kinky curly knot today and curling custard. Hopefully I can get it right for summer, if not I really don't know what to try next.
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Don't let the shrinkage get you down. The summer brings the humidity & lots of shrinkage :perplexed, but on the bright side...hair tends to grow faster in the summer season:clapping:! So, soon your hair will be longer, and the shrinkage will be less. I am sure that you will find a good mixture/leave-in for your hair.

I wish you continued success!
 
schipperchow1 said:
I saw your post in the Skala thread Sorry you had a bad experience. I'm sure your hair will recover soon:yep:
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yeah... i dont think i did too much damage since i detangle with my fingers, i was as gentle as possible. once my hair air dried my hair seemed fine. so i dont think i caused a set back or anything. especially since when i 1st started my hhj i would lose that much hair every wash day sooooo since i still had hair on my head back then i'm sure i'm fine lol


BUT NEVER AGAIN! lol
 
LynnieB said:
Got a temp Census-taker job and haven't had much time to do much of anything over the past 2-3 weeks. Had my hair in a braid out for 1st week then figured I should invest a few hours and do a headful of twists. Great idea since it lasted a whole 2 weeks before it started looking a little :spinning:.

Washed and detangled last night. Did a S&D on any splits and SSKs I ran into and marinated in conditioner overnight and most of today.

Just when I think it won't grow much anymore, I stretched the nape and it's about 3-3.5 inches to butt crack :lachen:.

I've got all day today to figure out what to do with it - may go another round of twists since that last batch was just so convenient.

Nappiversiary (bc'd 5/07 after transitioning for 15 months) coming up in the next few days! Can't believe 3 years living with natural hair has went by so quickly or how much growth I've gotten and retained over the past 4+ years!!

HHG everyone!!!
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I just peeped your album, I love your natural twists LynneB! You and your hair are :gorgeous: !
 
Hey yall, I tried the mixed chicks and liked it. I just reviewed it and put the results on my blog.

I didn't use too much, and i used it on hair that was moisturized and had some condish left in after the cowash. My washngo was defined and curly and fluffy and soft.
 
Whimsy said:
Hey yall, I tried the mixed chicks and liked it. I just reviewed it and put the results on my blog.

I didn't use too much, and i used it on hair that was moisturized and had some condish left in after the cowash. My washngo was defined and curly and fluffy and soft.
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i've always wanted to try mixed chicks. i just hate ordering stuff online... maybe i need to play on their website again
 
schipperchow1 said:
I've heard mixed reviews about Mixed Chicks. I am not tempted to try it. However, I did pick up the Knot Today. I wasn't ready to fork over the money for the curling custard since I have way too many gels in my closet & I've read that many find the eco-styler gel works just as well or better for considerably less. Also, I read that the CC can leave white chunks if mixed with the wrong thing or if hair hasn't been shampooed. Have you tried KT under eco-styler? I saw it in your product Fotki.
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Thanks for the idea, I haven't tried that yet. I clarify with ACV diluted in water, I don't use shampoo. I'm going to have to use these up anyways so I'll have to find the right combo to make both work. Actually the mixed chicks worked pretty good, no leave-in underneath either but I did feel a little residue but I don't care cause it set my curls pretty good and weighed them down some. Maybe if I use an extra moisturizer leave-in underneath maybe that will give me the weighted look I want.



LoveLongLocks said:
Don't let the shrinkage get you down. The summer brings the humidity & lots of shrinkage :perplexed, but on the bright side...hair tends to grow faster in the summer season :clapping: ! So, soon your hair will be longer, and the shrinkage will be less. I am sure that you will find a good mixture/leave-in for your hair.
I wish you continued success!
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Yeah I usually do get a major growth spurt during summer so I'm sure that will help with shrinkage. Well I'll just keep experimenting on the weekends until I get it right, I also don't want to rely on tons of products to get my look going, I'll have to look up reggie's of curlyheads and maybe jack what they do. For now it's CW and PS-ing all the way.
 
LynnieB said:
Got a temp Census-taker job and haven't had much time to do much of anything over the past 2-3 weeks. Had my hair in a braid out for 1st week then figured I should invest a few hours and do a headful of twists. Great idea since it lasted a whole 2 weeks before it started looking a little :spinning:.

Washed and detangled last night. Did a S&D on any splits and SSKs I ran into and marinated in conditioner overnight and most of today.

Just when I think it won't grow much anymore, I stretched the nape and it's about 3-3.5 inches to butt crack :lachen:.

I've got all day today to figure out what to do with it - may go another round of twists since that last batch was just so convenient.

Nappiversiary (bc'd 5/07 after transitioning for 15 months) coming up in the next few days! Can't believe 3 years living with natural hair has went by so quickly or how much growth I've gotten and retained over the past 4+ years!!

HHG everyone!!!
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Congrats on your continued growth:love: Loving your hair as always:yep:
 
:yay: OMG either I'm delusional or my natural PS has some bling to it, seriously it has some slight dare I say it shine, I misted my hair w/ plain water, used my beloved Suave Tropical coconut, some EVOO then followed up with some Ecostyler Krystal clear gel brushed then smoothed with my hands. No scarf necessary, just shiny waves. I'll post pics in my fotki. Just when I was feeling a little blue, I found the right shine mixture.
 
LynnieB said:
Got a temp Census-taker job and haven't had much time to do much of anything over the past 2-3 weeks. Had my hair in a braid out for 1st week then figured I should invest a few hours and do a headful of twists. Great idea since it lasted a whole 2 weeks before it started looking a little :spinning:.

Washed and detangled last night. Did a S&D on any splits and SSKs I ran into and marinated in conditioner overnight and most of today.

Just when I think it won't grow much anymore, I stretched the nape and it's about 3-3.5 inches to butt crack :lachen:.

I've got all day today to figure out what to do with it - may go another round of twists since that last batch was just so convenient.

Nappiversiary (bc'd 5/07 after transitioning for 15 months) coming up in the next few days! Can't believe 3 years living with natural hair has went by so quickly or how much growth I've gotten and retained over the past 4+ years!!

HHG everyone!!!
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Congrats,Wow! Butt length..........(KEEP GROWING)





Happy Hair Growing!
 
Hello everyone! Just saying hi!
Haven't been doing much to my hair lately. Been in a funk and a little down :( but I'll be ok. When you see me do nothing to my hair you know something is up with me LOL
 
BostonMaria said:
Hello everyone! Just saying hi!
Haven't been doing much to my hair lately. Been in a funk and a little down :( but I'll be ok. When you see me do nothing to my hair you know something is up with me LOL
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:bighug:

I hope you feel better. You always seem like such a cheerful, upbeat person. If you need to vent/talk feel free.
 
Lucia said:
:yay: OMG either I'm delusional or my natural PS has some bling to it, seriously it has some slight dare I say it shine, I misted my hair w/ plain water, used my beloved Suave Tropical coconut, some EVOO then followed up with some Ecostyler Krystal clear gel brushed then smoothed with my hands. No scarf necessary, just shiny waves. I'll post pics in my fotki. Just when I was feeling a little blue, I found the right shine mixture.
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:grin:I"m glad you found something that works:thumbsup: but I didn't see the picture in your Fotki:poke:
 
BostonMaria said:
Hello everyone! Just saying hi!
Haven't been doing much to my hair lately. Been in a funk and a little down :( but I'll be ok. When you see me do nothing to my hair you know something is up with me LOL
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Sorry to hear that you've been blue. :rosebud: But glad to know that you will be ok. These are challenging times for so many people on so many different levels.

:heart3:
 
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