Hip Tbl & Beyond Challenge 2018

My schedule is still stupid...getting ready to start packing, while focusing on school AND working. I start a new job next week in the city that I am moving to :-D

I'm still fighting for another 3.5 gpa this semester like I did last semester. I'm majoring in English and I am also thinking about my career choices. I would love to be an editor, but I'm also thinking about technical writing, social media and even being a professor. I'm planning on graduating in 2019 with my Masters in Library Science and Information (I love to do research), but I may still look into being an educator. I have so much experience in training my coworkers.

Anywhoodles! :lol:

I just discovered the Hair Balm from Carol's Daughter. I find that I really enjoy using that brand!:yep: I'm going to get back to incorporating oils into my regimen and I really like this bc it's a liquid pomade and I can easily measure how much I put in my hair.

I need to get my water intake back up...I drink so much coffee and soda and chips...and junk. :lol: I'm getting thick tho :gorgeous:
 
Noelle01 said:
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.
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@Noelle01, sounds like we have similar methods when doing braidouts! Have you had any issues with retention or your ends? I some times worry that re-braiding every night is too much manipulation but my hair seems to retain moisture better and less tangles when I re-braid. Also do you blow-dry every time after washing to stretch? I typically only blow-dry once every 6 weeks or so otherwise I just let my hair air dry in twists and then do my braidouts.
 
Hi Ladies,

So I want to trim more consistently when needed. I am new to self trimming and like the @dontspeakdefeat method however I'm curious how you ladies trim your crown areas? Splitting my hair into 2 pony tails and trimming I don't think will effectively get to the crown area since it is shorter. So for those that self trim, what method do you use to get a good trim throughout each of the sections of your hair?
 
Daina said:
@Noelle01, sounds like we have similar methods when doing braidouts! Have you had any issues with retention or your ends? I some times worry that re-braiding every night is too much manipulation but my hair seems to retain moisture better and less tangles when I re-braid. Also do you blow-dry every time after washing to stretch? I typically only blow-dry once every 6 weeks or so otherwise I just let my hair air dry in twists and then do my braidouts.
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So far I haven't seen any issues with retention. My hair also seems more moisturized and less tangly when I re-braid every night...I just make sure to be as gentle as possible when re-braiding and to add more shea butter to the last few inches of my hair. For the past month I have been blow-drying every time after I wash. I used to blow-dry my hair until it was about 90% dry, but now I've started blow drying until my hair is 50-60% dry and then add my moisturizer/sealant and braid. My curls look more defined when I braid my damp hair as opposed to almost completely dry hair and at the same time I don't get as much shrinkage as I would if I braided on completely wet hair.
 
I need to do an update. It's been 7 months since this pic. Besides I need a trim probably so may do one at my next relaxer on the 1st of the month.


pre_medicalrulz said:
This challenge is a great distraction from reality so I'm in...

Current length: back at MBL

Regimen: Wash & treatments every 4 weeks. PS inbetween. (Wigs, scarves, etc.)

Trim every 12 weeks.

Products: Joico Shampoo/Conditioner and Treatment Balm; Nexxus Polymedic for protein

Starting pic...
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pre_medicalrulz said:
This challenge is a great distraction from reality so I'm in...

Current length: back at MBL

Regimen: Wash & treatments every 4 weeks. PS inbetween. (Wigs, scarves, etc.)

Trim every 12 weeks.

Products: Joico Shampoo/Conditioner and Treatment Balm; Nexxus Polymedic for protein

Starting pic...
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I perused Eclectic_vibez's Insta and have added her to my possible go-to list.

re: Manetabolism, just checked old bottle (yeah, still got 'em around) and it's 2/day.

I like Spring Valley HSN but stopped taking them along with my SV Biotin 10,000 mcg with keratin and my Marine Collagen. I started to fill some type of way about the ingredients, you know, things that aren't easy to pronounce but linked to maladies. I may return them (Walmart will let me, I believe). I did always get consistent growth with them.

I'm doing a month-long detox and have returned to a vegan/raw food diet. So I want to make sure my vitamins reflect this. I've replaced my SV biotin with a 10,000 mcg vegan, non-GMO biotin(Sports Research), SV HSN with Hairfluence. I'm taking my bamboo silica as tea and/or vitamin and have added 3,000 mcg of MSM powder, which I mix with orange juice. I'm also drinking 1 gallon of water daily and am doing a smoothie with fruit, greens (spinch or kale), green powder, Garden of Life Protein powder, etc.

So far so good.

The MSM has given me added energy and the gallons of water is helping me to sleep better and has my body glowing. I just gotta start working out now. I think that'll make an even bigger difference with growth and feel great overall.

Natural-K said:
I'm not sure how to multi-quote...

@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?
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Update:

I just received my shipment from 22nd century natural hair.

I ordered:
1 Mild Conditioner
1 Lavendar scented soap bar
1 Citrus scented soap bar
1 Peppermint scented soap bar

The conditioner comes vacum sealed in a packed placed in an empty container.
Smart idea to avoid leakages.

I'm looking forward to doing my detox with clay then trying these products on my next wash day !
Will be adding these to my HipLength Regimen IMG_7381.JPGIMG_7382.JPGIMG_7383.JPGIMG_7384.JPG
 
I rotate several. Komaza (hard), Aphogee 2 Min (mild), Aphogee Two Step (xtra hard), Joico K-Pak (mild), and Nexxus Emergencee (hard). I use a mild one every week (always DC afterwards) and a hard one once a month (DC w/steam). I rotate them every week.

I forgot to add Ion Vegan Protein Conditioner from Sally's (mild).

Noelle01 said:
I need to add a protein treatment to my regimen...any suggestions? I'm not using eggs as a protein treatment anymore because it's been clogging my shower..even when I use cool water to rinse it.
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Daina said:
Hi Ladies,

So I want to trim more consistently when needed. I am new to self trimming and like the @dontspeakdefeat method however I'm curious how you ladies trim your crown areas? Splitting my hair into 2 pony tails and trimming I don't think will effectively get to the crown area since it is shorter. So for those that self trim, what method do you use to get a good trim throughout each of the sections of your hair?
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@Daina I prefer to trim immediately after a roller set since the hair is already grouped together from the roller. I trim as I take each roller down one by one.
 
Noelle01 said:
I need to add a protein treatment to my regimen...any suggestions? I'm not using eggs as a protein treatment anymore because it's been clogging my shower..even when I use cool water to rinse it.
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+1 to the Komaza Protein Hair Strengthener, and I'll add the Mielle Organics Babassu Oil Mint Deep Conditioner as a moisture/protein balancing conditioner. The latter is available at Target and Sally's.
 
Thanks for all the suggestions. I have used the Joico K-Pak conditioner in the past (I should pick up more), but I've never tried any hard protein treatments other than the mask that I used to make out of eggs, honey and coconut milk (if that's considered a hard treatment). I'm going to look into Nexxus Emergencee or the Colorful protein filler.
 
I want me a really good blowout, but I won't be able to get one for a few months from now.

I'm so afraid of hair dressers and salons it's ridiculous, but my cousin got a blowout on her hair and it turned out amazing!

Unfortunately I can't go where she went as I'm moving to a different city across the state. :(
 
Wrapped my hair in a traditional wrap to knock out the curls from my roller set. So this is my updated straight-ish hair via roller set:

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I figured I'd might as well do a pull check. It's sitting at the very top of my tailbone. I'm assuming if my hair was actually straightened, it would be an inch or 2 pass. But I'm ok with just using roller sets.

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The weather is not really at a point to wear my hair down, so I put it in 2 big braids and pinned them up. I'll keep them in until the weekend.

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MileHighDiva said:
Do you have a protein rx in your stash? If so, use it on your next wash day. Followed by a moisturizing dc.

Also, slow down during your detangle sessions. This will allow you to be gentle and minimize mechanical breakage.
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Thanks, @MileHighDiva.

Yes, I have Komaza Hair Protein Strengthener, Mielle Organics balancing DC, and Colorful Neutral Protein Filler or whatever it's called. I'll go with the Komaza.
 
YvetteWithJoy said:
Thanks, @MileHighDiva.

Yes, I have Komaza Hair Protein Strengthener, Mielle Organics balancing DC, and Colorful Neutral Protein Filler or whatever it's called. I'll go with the Komaza.
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I just read in RT that you switched things up (order of processes).

Going forward, remember to "do you." What works for others may not work for you... Stick to your "Recipe for Success", regarding technique and order of processes.
 
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