Hip Tbl & Beyond Challenge 2018

[ElevatedEnergy]

#DeepConditionerWasted



These should last me about a year. I don't think I'll be repurchasing these bigger jars anymore though. Even with a 20% discount, I get a better deal just buying the smaller tubes from TJ Maxx.

 

[pre_medicalrulz]

#DeepConditionerWasted

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These should last me about a year. I don't think I'll be repurchasing these bigger jars anymore though. Even with a 20% discount, I get a better deal just buying the smaller tubes from TJ Maxx.

My holy grail!

 

[CheChe1881]

Today I washed my hair with 22nd century shampoo bar (love it).... now I'm deep conditioning (steaming) with Mielle babasou (sp?) deep conditioner ... this is my first time using it and so far I LOVE IT!!!

Oh yea , I'm steaming with a facial steamer lmao. All I have to do is rotate my head every so often so all parts of my hair can be steamed.

I'm saving up for the steamer I really want so for now this poor mans hair steamer (really a facial steamer) will have to do.




UPDATE: Rinsed the condish out. Sprayed my hair with mane n tail hair strengthener. Applied aunt jackies (I think) curl pudding. Then sealed ends with coconut oil.

Regarding the Mielle Babassu oil mint deep conditioner.... I hate.... that I love it so much cuz it's expensive AF smh ... but yes, this will be my new staple. Yes ma'am !

 

[ElevatedEnergy]

My holy grail!

Mine too! It's the only one I use now! Love it.

 

[beauti]

I'm kinda nervous about wash day bc I'm going to attempt flexi rods

 

[pre_medicalrulz]

I'm kinda nervous about wash day bc I'm going to attempt flexi rods

Don't forget the pics!!!!

 

[YvetteWithJoy]

The crimper curlers I ordered arrived today. I took down a small section of my 5-day old puff, water rinsed it, added some old foam I had, and clamped one of the crimpers on it.

Wouldn't stay closed at the top without a band. Dried fast!!!

Crimper was too short for the section, so I placed it close to the bottom since that made it easier to close. Result equals nice definition but puffiness at the top. I only bought 24 crimper curlers. I'm not so sure that will cover my whole head. Debating whether to try a full set tonight or tomorrow.

I wonder what setting product I should use? I have the CRN style setting stuff and didn't like it for a wash-and-go. Maybe it would work with these crimper curlers? My old foam doesn't seem to be making a strong hold/set.

 

[ElevatedEnergy]

Mini challenge from April 1st to July 1st!

1) Stay hydrated! Pick one day a week in that the only thing you drink is water. Just one day. No sodas, no juice, no coffee...herbal non-caffeinated tea is excepted!

2) De-stress! Pick one day a week and spend 5-10 minutes outside alone. No cell phones, no laptops, no distractions...just you, your thoughts taking in the beauty of spring.

2 simple challenges. You can pick 1 or both. Staying hydrated and doing small things to keep your stress low does have a positive effect on your hair. Which one will you commit to?

 

[ElevatedEnergy]

I'm committing to both rules in the mini challenge!

I'm not a big soda and juice drinker...but I've been craving Pepsi and sweet tea during this pregnancy....and giving in! I need to get back on my water only kick.

I'll be doing walking meditation this spring. 3-4 days a week going on 30 minute walks pushing my little one in his jogger stroller.

 

[Tefnut]

I'm committed. I'm good with water and only drink juice in my smoothies or when I'm taking MSM powder (too bitter without it) or Essiac powder.

I need to spend more time outdoors. I also need to get back to doing yoga and make sure I'm meditating daily.

Mini challenge from April 1st to July 1st!

1) Stay hydrated! Pick one day a week in that the only thing you drink is water. Just one day. No sodas, no juice, no coffee...herbal non-caffeinated tea is excepted!

2) De-stress! Pick one day a week and spend 5-10 minutes outside alone. No cell phones, no laptops, no distractions...just you, your thoughts taking in the beauty of spring.

2 simple challenges. You can pick 1 or both. Staying hydrated and doing small things to keep your stress low does have a positive effect on your hair. Which one will you commit to?

 

[CheChe1881]

Soooo... I'm not sure if I should remain in the challenge or not but I cut my hair.

I went from this (MBL):


To this (Arm Pit Length):

 

[KinksAndInk]

Even though I've been MIA in this thread, I'm still on the grow. I'll commit to both challenges. I will make Sundays my water only day. I'm also giving up fast food (unless it's a salad) as of today.

 

[beauti]

Mini challenge from April 1st to July 1st!

Ok I'mma try both. I don't really drink juice like that anyway. I'm a tea drinker

 

[beauti]

@CheChe1881 girrrl...you bold! it looks really good though! As long as your hair is healthy, length will come back.

 

[CheChe1881]

@CheChe1881 girrrl...you bold! it looks really good though! As long as your hair is healthy, length will come back.

Lmao if I get this darn netwurks spray maybe I can catch back up soon enough. I think on its own my hair grows 3/4" to an inch a month. It's the retention that's a killer for me. I hate scraggly and thin looking ends so it HADS TA GO lol

 

[YaniraNaturally]

I'm in for both mini challenges! I'm terrible about drinking water but I love being outside so that's not too difficult for me.

 

[AgeinATL]

I can commit to both. I only drink water and occasionally milk and I definitely need more meditation time for prayer. Count me in.

 

[Saludable84]

I'm in. I only drink water and coffee. Combined, I get roughly 80-90 oz a day.

 

[beauti]

Mannnn about those flexi rods! What a disaster! Turns out i didn't wrap or smooth my hair around those rods good enough because my roots were no where near straight. Not to mention I was under my dryer forever!

I brushed the curls out this morning and thoroughly s&d. I had ssk galore! I definitely need to stop going longer than 3 months to s&d.

Ok the plan is to go back to braiding or bunning. Flexi rods are not my thing!

 

[CheChe1881]

Mannnn about those flexi rods! What a disaster! Turns out i didn't wrap or smooth my hair around those rods good enough because my roots were no where near straight. Not to mention I was under my dryer forever!

I brushed the curls out this morning and thoroughly s&d. I had ssk galore! I definitely need to stop going longer than 3 months to s&d.

Ok the plan is to go back to braiding or bunning. Flexi rods are not my thing!

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Your hair is beautiful !!!

What are s&d?

 

[faithVA]

Mannnn about those flexi rods! What a disaster! Turns out i didn't wrap or smooth my hair around those rods good enough because my roots were no where near straight. Not to mention I was under my dryer forever!

I brushed the curls out this morning and thoroughly s&d. I had ssk galore! I definitely need to stop going longer than 3 months to s&d.

Ok the plan is to go back to braiding or bunning. Flexi rods are not my thing!

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Your hair turned out well. It looks similar to toasters when she does flexi rods.

You have to put much less hair on the flexi rod to get it closer to the way you want. That really is true in general for most types of rollers.

 

[Bunnyhaslonghair]

I agree with faith. And most people with hair as long as yours do dry sets verses wet sets. Saves a huge amount of time.

 

[flyygirlll2]

@beauti I think your hair looks pretty. Those ssk's are demons smh. I battle with them a lot I plan to do a roller set for my next wash in order to stretch my hair more to dust my ends.

 

[AgeinATL]

@beauti I think your hair looks pretty. Those ssk's are demons smh. I battle with them a lot I plan to do a roller set for my next wash in order to stretch my hair more to dust my ends.

Girl, I feel your pain.
What rollers are you using?

 

[AgeinATL]

@beauti
Have you tried curlformers? You can get similar curls and they are pretty foolproof. I get smooth, uniform curls every time.

 

[flyygirlll2]

Girl, I feel your pain.
What rollers are you using?

I think I'm going to try the hourglass rollers. I've accumulated all types of rollers over the years
I have curlformers too but never used them.

 

[AgeinATL]

I think I'm going to try the hourglass rollers. I've accumulated all types of rollers over the years
I have curlformers too but never used them.

I hope you like the hourglass rollers! I freakin love them!

Listen, I hear you on the roller situation. I have nearly every roller ever made. I went ahead and gave away my magnetic rollers since they do absolutely nothing for my natural hair.

 

[beauti]

Your hair is beautiful !!!

What are s&d?

Thank you. It stands for search and destroy. A method where you're literally searching for and destroying single strand knots (ssk), splits, fairy knots, etc.

 

[beauti]

Your hair turned out well. It looks similar to toasters when she does flexi rods.

You have to put much less hair on the flexi rod to get it closer to the way you want. That really is true in general for most types of rollers.

Thank you sis! my blow dryer broke and i just wanted to stretch my hair to work on my ends. My lazy butt didn't want to part smaller sections.

 

[beauti]

I agree with faith. And most people with hair as long as yours do dry sets verses wet sets. Saves a huge amount of time.

Hi! yeah I should've air dried my hair first but I just wanted to roll those things on, sit under the dryer, and be done! I see these things can't be rushed though