Hip Tbl & Beyond Challenge 2018

Hi Ladies! I'm a little late but I've been away from the forums for a bit.

Current length: HL after a trim in December

Regimen: Wash weekly and try to DC with protein at least 2x a month.

Exact goal length: Umm I'm just kinda letting my hair do what it do...maybe WL curly? Right now my hair is BSB curly but my nape is BSL curly.

Plans to help you achieve your goal: Continue leaving my hair alone. I style it once a week and that's it!

List any vitamins/supplements you are taking: None

Your ends care regimen to keep them healthy: Umm, I bun at home and make sure my ends get extra moisture since they're always brushing on everything.

Trimming/Dusting/S&D'ing schedule/routine: Dust/S&D once a month

Top 10 products:
-Kinky Curly Knot Today
-Joico K-Pak Protein conditioner
-Ecostyler Argan oil

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These pics are from this summer...I think? I don't really take hair pics anymore so it was hard finding pics of my hair that didn't show my face AND have other people in them. But I'm back on it! I love looking at the progress over the years.
 
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YaniraNaturally said:
Hi Ladies! I'm a little late but I've been away from the forums for a bit.

Current length: HL after a trim in December

Regimen: Wash weekly and try to DC with protein at least 2x a month.

Exact goal length: Umm I'm just kinda letting my hair do what it do...maybe WL curly? Right now my hair is BSB curly but my nape is BSL curly.

Plans to help you achieve your goal: Continue leaving my hair alone. I style it once a week and that's it!

List any vitamins/supplements you are taking: None

Your ends care regimen to keep them healthy: Umm, I bun at home and make sure my ends get extra moisture since they're always brushing on everything.

Trimming/Dusting/S&D'ing schedule/routine: Dust/S&D once a month

Top 10 products:
-Kinky Curly Knot Today
-Joico K-Pak Protein conditioner
-Ecostyler Argan oil

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These pics are from this summer...I think? I don't really take hair pics anymore so it was hard finding pics of my hair that didn't show my face AND have other people in them. But I'm back on it! I love looking at the progress over the years.
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:gorgeous: Your looks WHIP/HIP in the pic with the gray top, :yep:
 
:hiya: updating to say that my hair has grown 2in since the last time I measured in December. The sections that measured 16in are now 18in, with a good chunk measuring 19in on my right side :headspin: the shortest sections were 14in and are now 16in! I have to credit the inversion challenge honestly
 
YaniraNaturally said:
Hi Ladies! I'm a little late but I've been away from the forums for a bit.

Current length: HL after a trim in December

Regimen: Wash weekly and try to DC with protein at least 2x a month.

Exact goal length: Umm I'm just kinda letting my hair do what it do...maybe WL curly? Right now my hair is BSB curly but my nape is BSL curly.

Plans to help you achieve your goal: Continue leaving my hair alone. I style it once a week and that's it!

List any vitamins/supplements you are taking: None

Your ends care regimen to keep them healthy: Umm, I bun at home and make sure my ends get extra moisture since they're always brushing on everything.

Trimming/Dusting/S&D'ing schedule/routine: Dust/S&D once a month

Top 10 products:
-Kinky Curly Knot Today
-Joico K-Pak Protein conditioner
-Ecostyler Argan oil

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These pics are from this summer...I think? I don't really take hair pics anymore so it was hard finding pics of my hair that didn't show my face AND have other people in them. But I'm back on it! I love looking at the progress over the years.
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@YaniraNaturally Welcome to the Challenge. Your hair is absolutely lovely!
 
Hi beautiful ladies. I hope all is well with everyone.

I have been struggling with cravings lately. I gave in to chocolate temptation twice this week :( I have been very gentle with my hair though and I'm getting plenty of activity (exercise). My next keratin treatment is scheduled for next week. The following week I will rinse the treatment and do a trim during the Spring Equinox. I'll post an updated pic at that time.
 
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@MileHighDiva Your friend's work looks really good. It's always nice to have a referral before going to someone. I'll check out her IG.
So you and @lulu97 both rollerset. I may need to revisit that. I've only done it 3 times in my life back in '08 and it didn't turn out that great. If I can get results like your avatar, lulu97, it'll be worth it. Your hair looks great. Do you press/flat iron the roots? I'll have to look back to see your special ends treatment as well.

MileHighDiva, I've never heard of DSD's philosophy of trimming for retention. I'll have to search on here when I have some time. How did your recovery from the heat damage in Mar '14 fare?

@AgeinATL Thank you! The stylist this last time? I'll PM you. For my appointment with TB I PM'ed her on here. She got back to me right away.

@Tefnut Tamika was great. Eclectic_vibez is on Instagram. Check her out. I'm a big fan of her straightening work and a while back she posted an example of her clients hair fully reverted so I was sold after that. You know, I bought a bunch of the Manetabolism a while back but I never took them. Even now that I'm starting up it's hard for me to remember so I have yet to take two pills a day for a two days in a row. I think I'm going to have to set my phone alarm. It's just I want to take it with a meal and I don't always eat at the same time. How are your Spring Valley HSN, Bamboo Silica, etc. working for you? Are you seeing consistent growth?

@Daina How exciting. All the best to you with your appointment tomorrow. I'm looking forward to the pictures.
 
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@Natural-K I don't flat iron my roots after a roller set. I have a few times in the past. However, I find that the roots can be stretched just the same with improved setting technique. I've been setting since I was a teenager so my technique is pretty much like second nature. I can get a smooth set with no combs, little product and minimal tension. It's definitely possible but it does take practice and time.
 
lulu97 said:
@Natural-K I don't flat iron my roots after a roller set. I have a few times in the past. However, I find that the roots can be stretched just the same with improved setting technique. I've been setting since I was a teenager so my technique is pretty much like second nature. I can get a smooth set with no combs, little product and minimal tension. It's definitely possible but it does take practice and time.
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Not even a comb? That's great. How often do you roller set? And do you have any best practices tips?

@AgeinATL Done.

@MileHighDiva Thanks for the tag in that thread. I'm going to have to read through the whole thing when I have time. So about the trims, do you do them yourself on curly or stretched hair? If stretched by what method? How long have you been using this dusting method?
 
Natural-K said:
Not even a comb? That's great. How often do you roller set? And do you have any best practices tips?

@AgeinATL Done.

@MileHighDiva Thanks for the tag in that thread. I'm going to have to read through the whole thing when I have time. So about the trims, do you do them yourself on curly or stretched hair? If stretched by what method? How long have you been using this dusting method?
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I do a curlformers set to stretch my hair. Then I dust and/or trim each curl/section as I remove them. The curlformers get my hair straight.
 
I knew I should have stayed out of the salon. Nothing bad happened per se but I was completely underwhelmed with the experience. I could have gotten my hair cleaner and just as straight at home. The only thing I couldn't have done is the trim. She did a good job and didn't try to trim out my "V". Did have to part with 2 inches but it's been since last June since I had a decent trim. So that 2 inches took me back to MBL. Hopefully by June or late summer I will be back near WL.
 
I tried a completely different strategy for wash day today! :spinning: :smile:

Short version (detailed version is here is here: https://longhaircareforum.com/threa...hair-care-regimen.808893/page-2#post-23699181):
  1. At the sink: Detangle and DC with Shea Moisture High Porosity Moisture-seal Masque. In the process, install 6 chunky twists.
  2. One twist at a time in the shower: Untwist to complete detangling then remove DC and shed hairs under the shower water. To soaking wet hair, apply leave-in (Soultanicals Hair Glide) and gel until slimy (Uncle Funky's Daughter's Curly Magic). Take the untwisted section and now convert it into TWO twists.
  3. Let the 12 twists air dry, then unravel and style.
Right now my hair is air drying. This process took MUCH LESS TIME than my normal wash day routine. :clap: I hope it looks good once untwisted and styled. Tonight I will retwist into 12 twists and wear a bonnet. These 12 twists don't need to be damp or perfect: I just want to maintain the elongation and prevent tangling overnight. I'm aiming for a 20-minute retwist session, max. :smile:
 
CheChe1881 said:
What exactly are you going?
Which challenges/threads are you doing?
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Hi! I:
•dc every week as opposed to biweekly like I used to.
•prepoo before every wash with a mixture of aloe vera gel, apple cider vinegar, and oils.
• put my freshly washed and moisturized hair in braids and then bun the braids. I unravel midweek and remoisturize, then either rebraid or do a braidout bun until wash day.
•participate in the inversion method.

I'm participating in the following challenges in addition to this one: bsl/MBL 2017, inversion challenge, 12in in 12 months, deep conditioning challenge, and twist braid bun challenge. hth
 
beauti said:
Hi! I:
•dc every week as opposed to biweekly like I used to.
•prepoo before every wash with a mixture of aloe vera gel, apple cider vinegar, and oils.
• put my freshly washed and moisturized hair in braids and then bun the braids. I unravel midweek and remoisturize, then either rebraid or do a braidout bun until wash day.
•participate in the inversion method.

I'm participating in the following challenges in addition to this one: bsl/MBL 2017, inversion challenge, 12in in 12 months, deep conditioning challenge, and twist braid bun challenge. hth
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Thank you so much ❤️
 
Hi, I'd like to join this challenge. I feel like I've been hovering at the same length for months and I'm starting to get frustrated. :cry3:

Current length: MBL -- around 2 inches from grazing WL.

Regimen: Wash every week; put hair in two strand twists; re-twists every two weeks. Moisturize every 1-3 days. Protein treatment every month. Exfoliate scalp whenever I feel like or remember.

Exact goal length: By the end of this challenge WL, but ultimately TBL.

Plans to help you achieve your goal: More TLC: ie. back to moisturizing daily and cleaner eating.

List any vitamins/supplements you are taking: Prenatals (but not for growing my hair)

Your ends care regimen to keep them healthy: Continue with trimming every 3-4 months.

Trimming/Dusting/S&D'ing schedule/routine: Continued trimming every 3-4 months. I trim my hair in two strand twists and the length is from the end of my thumb to the first knuckle. It looks like about an inch (?) but because the strands are at different lengths in the twists it's hard to accurately say how much I do end up trimming.

Top 10 products: Spritz - water + Giovanni Direct Leave-In conditioner; moisturizer (home made); oil - Broccoli seed oil; protein treatment - Komaza Care


The starting picture is from November 2016.
 

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Natural-K said:
Not even a comb? That's great. How often do you roller set? And do you have any best practices tips?

@AgeinATL Done.

@MileHighDiva Thanks for the tag in that thread. I'm going to have to read through the whole thing when I have time. So about the trims, do you do them yourself on curly or stretched hair? If stretched by what method? How long have you been using this dusting method?
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@Natural-K I used to roller set after every wash but haven't done one in around 6 months. My hair is at a length now where it is no longer enjoyable and takes too much energy. I have committed this year to doing 1 with every new season for length checks. However as soon as I reach Classic length and length checks are not needed, I'll go back to setting as the mood strikes. Probably once or twice a year when I want to wear my hair straight. For now, it's just easier for me to wear braids, braid outs and buns. Wash days are less than an hour versus 3-4 hours when I roller set.

I'll come back and link a few videos that I found helpful for setting.
 
YvetteWithJoy said:
I tried a completely different strategy for wash day today! :spinning: :smile:

Short version (detailed version is here is here: https://longhaircareforum.com/threa...hair-care-regimen.808893/page-2#post-23699181):
  1. At the sink: Detangle and DC with Shea Moisture High Porosity Moisture-seal Masque. In the process, install 6 chunky twists.
  2. One twist at a time in the shower: Untwist to complete detangling then remove DC and shed hairs under the shower water. To soaking wet hair, apply leave-in (Soultanicals Hair Glide) and gel until slimy (Uncle Funky's Daughter's Curly Magic). Take the untwisted section and now convert it into TWO twists.
  3. Let the 12 twists air dry, then unravel and style.
Right now my hair is air drying. This process took MUCH LESS TIME than my normal wash day routine. :clap: I hope it looks good once untwisted and styled. Tonight I will retwist into 12 twists and wear a bonnet. These 12 twists don't need to be damp or perfect: I just want to maintain the elongation and prevent tangling overnight. I'm aiming for a 20-minute retwist session, max. :smile:
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@YvetteWithJoy Cheers to shorter wash days! I'm still fine tuning my process and products. Every wash day seems to get better.
 
snoop said:
Hi, I'd like to join this challenge. I feel like I've been hovering at the same length for months and I'm starting to get frustrated. :cry3:

Current length: MBL -- around 2 inches from grazing WL.

Regimen: Wash every week; put hair in two strand twists; re-twists every two weeks. Moisturize every 1-3 days. Protein treatment every month. Exfoliate scalp whenever I feel like or remember.

Exact goal length: By the end of this challenge WL, but ultimately TBL.

Plans to help you achieve your goal: More TLC: ie. back to moisturizing daily and cleaner eating.

List any vitamins/supplements you are taking: Prenatals (but not for growing my hair)

Your ends care regimen to keep them healthy: Continue with trimming every 3-4 months.

Trimming/Dusting/S&D'ing schedule/routine: Continued trimming every 3-4 months. I trim my hair in two strand twists and the length is from the end of my thumb to the first knuckle. It looks like about an inch (?) but because the strands are at different lengths in the twists it's hard to accurately say how much I do end up trimming.

Top 10 products: Spritz - water + Giovanni Direct Leave-In conditioner; moisturizer (home made); oil - Broccoli seed oil; protein treatment - Komaza Care


The starting picture is from November 2016.
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@snoop Welcome to the Challenge. Super excited to have you! :2inlove:
 
Update on the mini-challenge:
-I haven't been making my green smoothies in the morning, but I ate a salad for lunch every day last week and for dinner too on a couple of days. I went to the gym 3 times last week and protective styled 2 days out of the week.
I started my period yesterday, so I've acted a d*** fool all weekend with my eating :look: but I'll be back on track starting tomorrow.

General update:
-Last week I started spritzing my hair with water a few times a week at night before re-braiding my hair (I wear my hair in a braid-out most of the time now) and I'm definitely going to keep doing it. Spritzing my hair with water seems to be key in keeping my hair feeling moisturized. I want to try adding a little bit of honey to the water in my spray bottle to see if it does anything...since honey is supposed to be a humectant.

-Detangling tonight was super easy. I barely had any tangles and I think it's because I really made an effort this past week to keep my hair in the same six sections that I detangled in on wash-day. After I detangled each section I re-twisted, in the shower I shampooed each section and re-twisted and did the same thing when I deep conditioned, rinsed, and blow-dried. I braided each section and un-did the braids each morning for my braid-out. At night when I re-braided, my hair was still kind of clumped in the same six sections.
 
Hi, all!

Just checkin' in because I haven't posted in awhile.

Health/Fitness/Dieting:
I haven't been doing great on my eating and water. I really need to get in gear these next few weeks: I have a wedding to attend, and all the ladies who wanted my husband back in college will be there to check out who he ended up marrying. :rolleyes:

Hair:
Regarding hair, I have been having a BLAST . . .
  • discovering a better order of steps for my wash day regimen and
  • researching and learning and making strategic, infrequent, but helpful purchases.
So I am SO HYPE! The reasons:
  1. REGIMEN DISCOVERY: My regimen is ever improving and is pretty doggone good as of now. :yahoo:I discuss the latest significant improvement (doing a deep condition-wash-condition method) here: https://longhaircareforum.com/threa...hair-care-regimen.808893/page-2#post-23703919. Turns out, another LHCFer had already made this discovery. It's game-changing for me, and I'm so grateful.
  2. CAN PONYTAIL AGAIN!: I've had enough growth to ponytail my twist out. Yaaaaaaay! Thank you, Jesus, for ponytailability! :lol: Being able to ponytail my hair means that I can keep it stretched, which means I can keep most tangles at bay. It also means I don't have to do my hair for days at a time. And since tangles can be kept at bay, wash day is shorter (detangling is a snap instead of a 1-2 hour ordeal), and wash day is less hair-loss-inducing. All of that is great for my hair.
  3. NEW GEL: I just discovered my new favorite styling gel, I believe. It smells yummy, costs less than my prior favorite, and elongates my hair more than any gel I've used so far and with a soft, hardly-able-to-feel crunch that I love. I discuss a detailed first impression here: https://longhaircareforum.com/threads/fall-winter-wash-n-go-challenge.740985/page-109#post-23705209.
  4. PRODUCTS ORDERED: Oyin Hair Dew is the HG moisturizer that I can't stand the smell of. So sad. Qhemet Cocoa Tree Detangling Ghee and the TGIN Green Tea Super Moist Leave In look promising as potential replacements. I'm so hopeful. So I ordered the QCTDG sample (from ebay; hope that works out for me) and the sample collection from TGIN, along with their sample twisting butter and several body soaps (I can't wait to smell the Passion Fruit, Hawaiian Hibiscus, Sugar Pear, and Ginger Peach body soaps). I went to college with the owner, and I really should have tried some of these products already, LOL. I just had no idea that her line was so well-reviewed. :smile: The leave-in is raved about. Good deal! :smile:
 
My latest update and check-in.

Hair:
For the most part, my hair is usually in 5-8 big braids pulled back in a bun. When it's not in braids: I wear it down with a middle part, up-do's, ponytails, high or low buns. I've shared pictures of most of those styles already but here are a few more.

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I really want to get my faux bob style down for the spring and summer. I haven't tried it in a while and my hair was much shorter then.

Health/Lifestyle:
My eating is still pretty good. Getting in lots of vegetables, fruits, lean meats and nuts...minimal processed food. I do still allow myself cheat meals here and there so I won't feel like things are off limits. I haven't gained any pregnancy weight yet.

I am on restrictions so I can't exercise other than walking. I pulled a muscle in my inner thigh (sounds a lot better than saying groin lol). This is the 2nd time it's happened and my doctor is afraid if it happens again, it might tear. So I have to allow it to rest and heal for the next 6 weeks.
 
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