Hip Tbl & Beyond Challenge 2018

[YvetteWithJoy]

Hi Ladies just checking in to say hey! I am very hair indifferent right now. I've only been wearing buns for the last month 6-7 days a week. About 8 weeks ago I trimmed off a good portion of my remaining heat damage and am now back to MBL. Still cleansing and DC weekly but just not enjoying my hair right now. Probably won't straighten again till November. I miss enjoying my hair so thinking about straightening or rollersetting at least once a month when it gets colder. My hair has thickened up considerably and I love the CP growth oil mix! It's almost getting too thick if there is such a thing!

Pray everyone is well, happy growing ladies!

I'm feeling a little fatigued by it all, as well . . . but I know my issue: I'm the cause because I sometimes research and read and trial to the extent that I burn myself out.

The very, very good news:

1. The concept and potential of an ayurvedic regimen has focused my attention away from most products.
2. I have found an AWESOME, AWESOME gel, and it's performance and shine and ingredients make me want to use only it. That's great!

I'm pretty sure I'm going to try to finally finish my DIY clip ins project and alternate between them and twist outs and elongated (diffused) wash and goes worn out, as ponytails, and as puffs.

I have been trying so very hard to stick with the same product combination for an extended period of time, and have never really been successful at it. I'm hopeful about the combo below, though. I don't actually think I can do better by my hair than with the products below.

I am going to move everything else into boxes and just try to train myself to use these products.

(Photo enlarges upon click)

 

[beauti]

took my braids out earlier today, slapped my wig on to go watch the fight with DH. plenty of

hair's gonna have to wait until tomorrow!

 

[NCHairDiva]

Hi Ladies just checking in to say hey! I am very hair indifferent right now. I've only been wearing buns for the last month 6-7 days a week. About 8 weeks ago I trimmed off a good portion of my remaining heat damage and am now back to MBL. Still cleansing and DC weekly but just not enjoying my hair right now. Probably won't straighten again till November. I miss enjoying my hair so thinking about straightening or rollersetting at least once a month when it gets colder. My hair has thickened up considerably and I love the CP growth oil mix! It's almost getting too thick if there is such a thing!

Pray everyone is well, happy growing ladies!

Hi, I just wanted to chime in and ask what is the CP GROWTH OIL MIX??? Thanks in advance

 

[Daina]

Hi, I just wanted to chime in and ask what is the CP GROWTH OIL MIX??? Thanks in advance

@NCHairDiva, hey sis it's the Curly Proverbz growth oil mix. There is a whole thread on it that quite a few of us participate in. Her original oil mix and a few other versions are included with her YT videos. Many of us have also made several tweaks and tried different formulations. I don't know how to paste a link from my phone but if any of the other ladies do can you please post? In the meantime I will bump it and tag you!

 

[ElevatedEnergy]

Funny story:

Wore my hair down yesterday and got scalp checked.

I've been around this girl for almost 4 years now and we talk hair from time to time ....usually she asks for advice for her 7 year old daughter who is natural.

Her: *rubs my hair* and says: you just make me sick with all this hair.

I don't comment...just smile and continue watching the movie. (She's a friend of my Sis). I honestly don't mind when people I know touches my hair. It's not a big deal.

Then she proceeds to rub through my scalp, not even trying to be discreet.

Me: so...you weave checking me? Found what you were looking for? *still smiling*

Her: was just making sure it was all yours.

She then compliments me, and tells me my hair was soft and smelled good. (Followed it up with a snarky comment saying most natural hair people have hard and greasy hair like her daughter) I said thanks and just shrugged it off. After all these years of her watching my hair grow and me giving her advice about her daughter, she still has a hard time believing "we" can have long hair.

The key to having what you want, starts with the belief that you can.

ETA: My hair wasn't even at its full length potential. It was in a rollerset turned braidout (that sits at my waist). She prolly woulda broke my neck, scalp checking me so hard if it was in a straightened state. LOL

 

[Alma Petra]

Funny story:

Wore my hair down yesterday and got scalp checked.

I've been around this girl for almost 4 years now and we talk hair from time to time ....usually she asks for advice for her 7 year old daughter who is natural.

Her: *rubs my hair* and says: you just make me sick with all this hair.

I don't comment...just smile and continue watching the movie. (She's a friend of my Sis). I honestly don't mind when people I know touches my hair. It's not a big deal.

Then she proceeds to rub through my scalp, not even trying to be discreet.

Me: so...you weave checking me? Found what you were looking for? *still smiling*

Her: was just making sure it was all yours.

She then compliments me, and tells me my hair was soft and smelled good. (Followed it up with a snarky comment saying most natural hair people have hard and greasy hair like her daughter) I said thanks and just shrugged it off. After all these years of her watching my hair grow and me giving her advice about her daughter, she still has a hard time believing "we" can have long hair.

The key to having what you want, starts with the belief that you can.

ETA: My hair wasn't even at its full length potential. It was in a rollerset turned braidout (that sits at my waist). She prolly woulda broke my neck, scalp checking me so hard if it was in a straightened state. LOL

Reading this makes me deeply upset Lulu. Not only about their lack of belief in themselves and in what our hair is capable of doing but also about how jealousy or whatever it is can make them act so rude! Why don't you just ask me if this is all my hair or if I'm wearing extensions? Are you implying that you are giving yourself the liberty to aggressively pull at my hair because you believe that I am a deceptive person who would otherwise lie to you about my real hair length? It's a very rude thing to imply.

 

[YvetteWithJoy]

Lulu! Wow, you retained a peaceful spirit/heart.

Thank you, long-haired ladies, for showing us that afro-textured hair can be retained for great lengths!

It is my GOAL to show everyone watching me that natural hair is amazing. For all the struggles I have with dealing with my hair's characteristics, my natural hair is SO much healthier and more fun than my unhealthy relaxed hair. It feels so right when people stop me and ask me "How do you get your hair to look like that?"

 

[ElevatedEnergy]

Reading this makes me deeply upset Lulu. Not only about their lack of belief in themselves and in what our hair is capable of doing but also about how jealousy or whatever it is can make them act so rude! Why don't you just ask me if this is all my hair or if I'm wearing extensions? Are you implying that you are giving yourself the liberty to aggressively pull at my hair because you believe that I am a deceptive person who would otherwise lie to you about my real hair length? It's a very rude thing to imply.

Lulu! Wow, you retained a peaceful spirit/heart.

Thank you, long-haired ladies, for showing us that afro-textured hair can be retained for great lengths!

It is my GOAL to show everyone watching me that natural hair is amazing. For all the struggles I have with dealing with my hair's characteristics, my natural hair is SO much healthier and more fun than my unhealthy relaxed hair. It feels so right when people stop me and ask me "How do you get your hair to look like that?"

Very few people disturb or interrupt my peace (with the exception of someone hurting my children) LOL I even cooked for her that night, hugged her before she left and told her to text my Sis when she got home. It was a NFL game going on at the stadium and that big boxing fight so it was a lot of traffic out. I had put it to the back of my mind until I logged in here really. LOL

 

[JosieLynn]

So I am finally out of the braids and I have missed my hair so much! Did a decent deep conditioning and then shampooed twice, styled it into a flat twist with the ends bantu knotted. Came out beautifully and I can totally tell my hair has grown since I started protective styling it these past few months. I'm still kinda in the middle of a move so I haven't been able to rollerset it yet but I will most likely rock the twist out this week and then bun it up until I get back home. But i feel like a freaking movie star

 

[ElevatedEnergy]

Found an old magazine rack in my basement. Repurposed it to fit all my hair stuff. Now I can have everything in one place instead of scattered all over my bathroom and closet. Plus I can see when I run out of something and need to repurchase. This rack fits snugly under my bathroom sink.



I did good on my no-buy for August. I made one purchase (which I didn't need) and ended up giving away most of what I bought. I did use up 8 oils and 4 conditioners though.

I have one planned purchase for conditioners in September from Vitacost and that will be it for the year.

 

[Prettymetty]

@lulu97 I think I might host another no buy soon to save some Christmas cash. I really need to use up some stuff before I buy anything else...

 

[SmilingElephant]

Sooooooooooooo.....I discovered a single tailbone length strand in the shower last night.





I'm not claiming Tailbone length yet...but in about 2-3 months I most likely will be able to

Oh, and I discovered Dove Cooling Moisture conditioner. It's pretty dope.

Oh! And I completed my 2 yr degree and am currently completing my BA at a 4 yr university. And am working on my non-profit organization.

I have been so busy, y'all! But that tailbone length strand got me in here !

 

[YvetteWithJoy]

August 28th length check photos for participating in the 2 inches in 4 months challenge:

Right-hand side: About 11 and 1/4 inches
Back: About 11 and 1/2 inches (hair is extending beyond hubby's fingers)

 

[nyeredzi]

Sooooooooooooo.....I discovered a single tailbone length strand in the shower last night.





I'm not claiming Tailbone length yet...but in about 2-3 months I most likely will be able to

Oh, and I discovered Dove Cooling Moisture conditioner. It's pretty dope.

Oh! And I completed my 2 yr degree and am currently completing my BA at a 4 yr university. And am working on my non-profit organization.

I have been so busy, y'all! But that tailbone length strand got me in here !

Oh, so you not going to take a picture of that one strand for us?


The other day I pulled some hair down and thought I found a few hip length hairs. But when I pulled a little more, it was just shed hair coming out

 

[YvetteWithJoy]

Oh, so you not going to take a picture of that one strand for us?


The other day I pulled some hair down and thought I found a few hip length hairs. But when I pulled a little more, it was just shed hair coming out

That IS funny! Ha!

 

[ElevatedEnergy]

@lulu97 I think I might host another no buy soon to save some Christmas cash. I really need to use up some stuff before I buy anything else...

That sounds like a good plan. I will join you!

 

[SmilingElephant]

Oh, so you not going to take a picture of that one strand for us?


The other day I pulled some hair down and thought I found a few hip length hairs. But when I pulled a little more, it was just shed hair coming out

I was going to...but the way my angle is set up with the lack of lighting in my house lol it won't show up...it's one measly strand all by its lonesome!

I thought it was a shed hair too, but it's attached to my scalp. I kept tugging and finger combing at it and it was yanking at my scalp.

I'm gonna give it 3 months to have friends so that I can capture it in a picture.

 

[Evolving78]

August 28th length check photos for participating in the 2 inches in 4 months challenge:

Right-hand side: About 11 and 1/4 inches
Back: About 11 and 1/2 inches (hair is extending beyond hubby's fingers)

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You got a lot of hair!

 

[YvetteWithJoy]

You got a lot of hair!

Oh, thanks for this, sis. It feels so short to me! Lol.

 

[tapioca_pudding]

Funny story:

Wore my hair down yesterday and got scalp checked.

I've been around this girl for almost 4 years now and we talk hair from time to time ....usually she asks for advice for her 7 year old daughter who is natural.

Her: *rubs my hair* and says: you just make me sick with all this hair.

I don't comment...just smile and continue watching the movie. (She's a friend of my Sis). I honestly don't mind when people I know touches my hair. It's not a big deal.

Then she proceeds to rub through my scalp, not even trying to be discreet.

Me: so...you weave checking me? Found what you were looking for? *still smiling*

Her: was just making sure it was all yours.

She then compliments me, and tells me my hair was soft and smelled good. (Followed it up with a snarky comment saying most natural hair people have hard and greasy hair like her daughter) I said thanks and just shrugged it off. After all these years of her watching my hair grow and me giving her advice about her daughter, she still has a hard time believing "we" can have long hair.

The key to having what you want, starts with the belief that you can.

ETA: My hair wasn't even at its full length potential. It was in a rollerset turned braidout (that sits at my waist). She prolly woulda broke my neck, scalp checking me so hard if it was in a straightened state. LOL

This makes me both sad and more determined.

 

[FoxxyLocs]

I was looking for a moisturizer and I bought one Qhemet AOHC and one Darcy's botanicals avocado and honey twisting cream. The goal was to pick one, but I like them both. I use Darcy's for styling and Qhemet for my ends since it's so thick.

 

[Evolving78]

Oh, thanks for this, sis. It feels so short to me! Lol.

Girl! This is my first time seeing it stretched out! Lol I knew you had hair, just didn't know how long it was! Lol your hair reminds me of my DD.

 

[ElevatedEnergy]

Happy September!!! Come on Fall...my favorite hair, food & clothes season. Woot! Woot!




And let me see just one leaf fall on the ground and I'm pulling out the scarves! LOL

 

[beauti]

@lulu97 same here! I'm a fall baby so I love it! to hell with summer

 

[YvetteWithJoy]

I attended an exercise class today (I usually exercise at home). Everyone besides me and another lady were fitness experts. The other lady was probably 65 or so.

OMG! The leg workout, weight lifting, and yoga were no joke. I was the least fit, most inflexible person in there, but I had a great time.

I've been eating vegan for less than a week and feel WONDERFUL. Feeling so good enabled me to last through to the end. Otherwise . . .

I'll visit 2 more classes before I decide whether to join. I can, unfortunately, never make the cycle classes.

 

[ElevatedEnergy]

I attended an exercise class today (I usually exercise at home). Everyone besides me and another lady were fitness experts. The other lady was probably 65 or so.

OMG! The leg workout, weight lifting, and yoga were no joke. I was the least fit, most inflexible person in there, but I had a great time.

I've been eating vegan for less than a week and feel WONDERFUL. Feeling so good enabled me to last through to the end. Otherwise . . .

I'll visit 2 more classes before I decide whether to join. I can, unfortunately, never make the cycle classes.

You did a double whammy today: Exercise and Veggies...that's a perfect combo! LOL

I walked my DS to the lake today so he could feed the ducks. That was all the movement I got in so far..but it was very relaxing. Probably do some light stretching and Pilates later.

 

[NCHairDiva]

Im doing an end of August (summer)check in. I will be starting a 90 challenge to try and better grown and retain length. I will be back in my full protective style. I will start CP growth oil for the duration of the challenge. Im just gonna see what I have to start and order more things as I go.
My challenge will run from September 1 thru December 1... Then I can see where I am.

 

[YvetteWithJoy]

This is my goal: To be able to make this my signature styling technique.

 

[beauti]

my hair has definitely grown after ps'ing in braids. not sure by how much but there's even more hang time.

The plan is to remain in protective styles until the end of the year. I'm really hoping for waist length.

 

[ElevatedEnergy]

Im doing an end of August (summer)check in. I will be starting a 90 challenge to try and better grown and retain length. I will be back in my full protective style. I will start CP growth oil for the duration of the challenge. Im just gonna see what I have to start and order more things as I go.
My challenge will run from September 1 thru December 1... Then I can see where I am.

Woah Sis, you are about to hit waist. Are you still using wigs to protective style? Spill the deets! How are the wedding plans coming along?