Hip Tbl & Beyond Challenge 2018

[flyygirlll2]

Welp... this is where I’m at after I just trimmed. I cut about an inch or so all around.

 

[flyygirlll2]

@Colocha Thanks Sis! Love your hair.

 

[AgeinATL]

@flyygirlll2


Yasssssss! Come through thickness! I love the shine and blackness of your hair. Do you use a rinse or is your hair naturally that color?

 

[Taleah2009]

I’ve been steadily trimming my heat damage and hope to be rid of it (and reach full hip length) sometime this year. Here is my starting picture for the year. Hair is stretched with lots of texture at the roots:
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Bringing JBCO back into my regimen for my edges, nape, and ends. Other than that, I’m continuing my same routine.

Happy New Year ladies and hoping that we all reach our goals this year!

Goals!!

 

[AgeinATL]

Goals!!

Thanks sis!

 

[flyygirlll2]

@flyygirlll2


Yasssssss! Come through thickness! I love the shine and blackness of your hair. Do you use a rinse or is your hair naturally that color?

Thank you! No, it’s naturally that color. When I was using a Hendigo gloss, it would make it look darker but haven’t done that in a while.

 

[beauti]

@flyygirlll2 that's some thick juicy hair you got there madam!

 

[flyygirlll2]

@beauti Thanks Sis

 

[FoxxyLocs]

I need to go back to making my own hair products. Especially conditioner. I use one whole 8 oz jar of conditioner each time I wash my hair, and it's getting expensive. I need to stop being lazy. Maybe that will be my project for next week.

 

[JosieLynn]

Per @Saludable84 I coulda sworn I posted a regimen awhile back but here's a revamp.

Regimen:

• Protein treatment as needed: Shea moisture Jamaican Black Castor Oil Deep Conditioner
• Wash every 7-10 days:
  • Prepoo and pre-detangle: Luv Naturals "Don't be so clingy" detangler
  • Shampoo: Luv Naturals "Wash Me Gently"
  • Conditioner: Shea Moisture Honey & Manuka
  • Leave in: Luv Naturals "Love Me & Leave In" conditioner and "aloe citrus kisses" hair acidifier
  • Oil: Argan oil
• Style: Flat twists to dry then either ninja buns or one large bun
• Night routine: Wrap up in a silk scarf
• Mid-week: Spritz with hair acidifier and apply more leave-in, retwist at night and put up hair
• Quarterly: Rollerset and trim my ends

Exact goal length:

• Tailbone length

Plans to help you achieve your goal:

• Cutting my ends on a more consistent basis
• Working out 3 days a week (minimum), daily multivitamins, meal planning for proper nutrition

List any vitamins/supplements you are taking:

• Nature's Bounty Women's Multivitamins

Your ends care regimen to keep them healthy:
To start with, on wash day . . .

• Apply castor oil to ends after styling
• Keep hair stretched

Trimming/Dusting/S&D'ing schedule/routine:

• Trims every 3-4 months

Top 10 products:

1. Luv Naturals Shampoo
2. Luv Naturals conditioner
3. Luv Naturals detangler
4. Pure Castor oil
5. Shea Moisture Jamaican Black Castor Oil conditioner
6. Shea Moisture Manuka Honey masque
7. Luv Naturals Hair Acidifier
8. Luv Naturals leave in
9. Argan Oil
10. Jamaican Black Castor Oil

**Edited to add; going to get my first trim of the year in 2 weeks when I get a rollerset for my birthday, I'll add my pics from that

 

[Daina]

I’ve been steadily trimming my heat damage and hope to be rid of it (and reach full hip length) sometime this year. Here is my starting picture for the year. Hair is stretched with lots of texture at the roots:
View attachment 421035

Bringing JBCO back into my regimen for my edges, nape, and ends. Other than that, I’m continuing my same routine.

Happy New Year ladies and hoping that we all reach our goals this year!

@AgeinATL, beautiful hair sis! Seems like we're on the same mission this year trimming some heat damage and trying to get to full HL. Do you mind sharing your regimen? Are you still principally rollersetting to stretch? How do you typically wear your hair? TIA!

 

[Saludable84]

@JosieLynn thanks. Have you thought about using a butter or heavy sealer to seal your ends versus just argan oil?

 

[YvetteWithJoy]

Per @Saludable84 I coulda sworn I posted a regimen awhile back but here's a revamp.

Regimen:

• Protein treatment as needed: Shea moisture Jamaican Black Castor Oil Deep Conditioner
• Wash every 7-10 days:
  • Prepoo and pre-detangle: Luv Naturals "Don't be so clingy" detangler
  • Shampoo: Luv Naturals "Wash Me Gently"
  • Conditioner: Shea Moisture Honey & Manuka
  • Leave in: Luv Naturals "Love Me & Leave In" conditioner and "aloe citrus kisses" hair acidifier
  • Oil: Argan oil
• Style: Flat twists to dry then either ninja buns or one large bun
• Night routine: Wrap up in a silk scarf
• Mid-week: Spritz with hair acidifier and apply more leave-in, retwist at night and put up hair
• Quarterly: Rollerset and trim my ends

Exact goal length:

• Tailbone length

Plans to help you achieve your goal:

• Cutting my ends on a more consistent basis
• Working out 3 days a week (minimum), daily multivitamins, meal planning for proper nutrition

List any vitamins/supplements you are taking:

• Nature's Bounty Women's Multivitamins

Your ends care regimen to keep them healthy:
To start with, on wash day . . .

• Apply castor oil to ends after styling
• Keep hair stretched

Trimming/Dusting/S&D'ing schedule/routine:

• Trims every 3-4 months

Top 10 products:

1. Luv Naturals Shampoo
2. Luv Naturals conditioner
3. Luv Naturals detangler
4. Pure Castor oil
5. Shea Moisture Jamaican Black Castor Oil conditioner
6. Shea Moisture Manuka Honey masque
7. Luv Naturals Hair Acidifier
8. Luv Naturals leave in
9. Argan Oil
10. Jamaican Black Castor Oil

**Edited to add; going to get my first trim of the year in 2 weeks when I get a rollerset for my birthday, I'll add my pics from that

I love your product lineup. I never tried the Luv Naturals products. I'm jealous that you use only a few brands.

 

[AgeinATL]

@Daina

Thank you sis! I follow a simple regimen because I have a lot going on during the week. I wash and DC every single week and I usually put my hair in twists on wash day and use spoolies on the ends. Once airdried, I put the twists in a bun. I infused enough moisture on wash day that I do not have to remoisturize or touch my hair again until my next wash day. I mainly finger detangle but I do use my wide tooth comb to get any remaining tangles. I use a heavy duty protein once a month and clarify once a month.

I would absolutely love to be able to set weekly but it is just too time consuming and it takes a lot of manipulation to get my hair smoothly on the roller. If I do figure out a way, I’d have to wash/rollerset twice a month instead of weekly and I’m not sure if my scalp would make it that long (I have a very oily scalp).

Do you have any tips because I’d love to hear yours!

 

[AgeinATL]

@JosieLynn thanks. Have you thought about using a butter or heavy sealer in tuyoye ends versus just argan oil?

@Saludable84 suggested this to me and I’ve never looked back. My ends tangle less and it has really helped reduce the SSKs on my ends.

 

[beauti]

So wash day didnt happen yesterday and the plan is to get it done today. Really dont feel like it honestly

 

[Daina]

@Daina

Thank you sis! I follow a simple regimen because I have a lot going on during the week. I wash and DC every single week and I usually put my hair in twists on wash day and use spoolies on the ends. Once airdried, I put the twists in a bun. I infused enough moisture on wash day that I do not have to remoisturize or touch my hair again until my next wash day. I mainly finger detangle but I do use my wide tooth comb to get any remaining tangles. I use a heavy duty protein once a month and clarify once a month.

I would absolutely love to be able to set weekly but it is just too time consuming and it takes a lot of manipulation to get my hair smoothly on the roller. If I do figure out a way, I’d have to wash/rollerset twice a month instead of weekly and I’m not sure if my scalp would make it that long (I have a very oily scalp).

Do you have any tips because I’d love to hear yours!

Thanks so much for sharing! Our regi's are very similar. The only change I've recently made for the winter is cleansing every other week instead of weekly. My hair and scalp get extremely dry in the winter so I try to stretch my wash days. I've also added more aryuvedic components as well including: CP oil, cassia glosses, and try to use amla, brahmi and shikaki in my pre-poo and deep conditioner. One week a month I clarify with Redken Cleansing Cream, one week a month I co-wash, one week I gloss and the other week I protein treat. I normally put 2 weeks between glosses and protein. I deep condition every wash day for normally no less than 2 hours.

To style I am normally in a bun, like you on wash day I M&S (doing the shea butter slide!) and then put my hair in twists. Once dry I smooth into a bun and set with a scarf. I typically do 1 mid-week M&S and will change the position of my bun. One week of the month I will do a braid or twist out and then back to a bun. I would love to set once per month but my setting skills still need work. It takes too long because of the length of my hair and my arms get tired. By the time I'm done, my angles are wrong, the hair ain't smooth and I'm frustrated. Then the thought of sitting under the dryer 2+ hours sends me over the edge. I will keep trying though, I also want to get some of the hour glass rollers to see if they help with smoothness.

I trimmed off some more of my ends today while my hair was in twists taking off anywhere from 1/2 inch to an inch. Next trim will be March and I need to get back on my vitamin and supplement hustle because for me they make a difference in my growth rate.

 

[Colocha]

@AgeinATL do you have issues with the Spoolies falling off? I used to use them like you do but I got so frustrated by that. Maybe my twists are too fat?

 

[JosieLynn]

@JosieLynn thanks. Have you thought about using a butter or heavy sealer to seal your ends versus just argan oil?

Oh yea I use regular Shea butter...forgot to mention smh. I usually only put it on after wash day though when I twist my hair for the week and I put the castor oil on my ends as well. My hair is kinda fine and thin so I don't like using a ton for fear of weighing it down too much

 

[JosieLynn]

I love your product lineup. I never tried the Luv Naturals products. I'm jealous that you use only a few brands.

I really like them, I've been trying to manage my hair in this harsh winter and for the most part my hair's moisture levels have stayed pretty good. I'm also super cramped for space so using one product line is for both simplicity and so I won't go product junkie crazy

 

[AgeinATL]

@AgeinATL do you have issues with the Spoolies falling off? I used to use them like you do but I got so frustrated by that. Maybe my twists are too fat?

I know exactly what you mean. Yes, if your twists are too fat, they will unravel. Also, I roll them a little past my ends, almost 2 inches up to make sure they are secure. So try making your twists a bit thinner and rolling further up. Hope that helps!

 

[AgeinATL]

Thanks so much for sharing! Our regi's are very similar. The only change I've recently made for the winter is cleansing every other week instead of weekly. My hair and scalp get extremely dry in the winter so I try to stretch my wash days. I've also added more aryuvedic components as well including: CP oil, cassia glosses, and try to use amla, brahmi and shikaki in my pre-poo and deep conditioner. One week a month I clarify with Redken Cleansing Cream, one week a month I co-wash, one week I gloss and the other week I protein treat. I normally put 2 weeks between glosses and protein. I deep condition every wash day for normally no less than 2 hours.

To style I am normally in a bun, like you on wash day I M&S (doing the shea butter slide!) and then put my hair in twists. Once dry I smooth into a bun and set with a scarf. I typically do 1 mid-week M&S and will change the position of my bun. One week of the month I will do a braid or twist out and then back to a bun. I would love to set once per month but my setting skills still need work. It takes too long because of the length of my hair and my arms get tired. By the time I'm done, my angles are wrong, the hair ain't smooth and I'm frustrated. Then the thought of sitting under the dryer 2+ hours sends me over the edge. I will keep trying though, I also want to get some of the hour glass rollers to see if they help with smoothness.

I trimmed off some more of my ends today while my hair was in twists taking off anywhere from 1/2 inch to an inch. Next trim will be March and I need to get back on my vitamin and supplement hustle because for me they make a difference in my growth rate.

You're so welcome!

I have been slowly introducing Ayurveda into my regimen. VERY slowly because I don't really want any of the strengthening that some powders offer, just the added moisture. @Saludable84 has really been helping me understand the whole concept so seeing that you use some of their techniques is awesome. Looking to try cassia. How much do you add to your DC? Would you mind sharing your gloss recipe? Is cassia moisturizing for your hair?

I understand the setting issues with longer hair. I have to strategically make my sections and using hourglass rollers really helps make it a bit easier because they grip well and I can get the right amount of tension. Definitely invest in some, they do help.

 

[Colocha]

I know exactly what you mean. Yes, if your twists are too fat, they will unravel. Also, I roll them a little past my ends, almost 2 inches up to make sure they are secure. So try making your twists a bit thinner and rolling further up. Hope that helps!

Thank you!

I also saw your response about rollers. Would you say hourglass are the easiest to install?

I've used perm rods and Curlformers and I have some French rollers that I need to revisit. Perm rods are getting annoying to use. My thickness means I need like 40 of the black ones and the thought of that alone...

I'm always looking for added ease.

 

[AgeinATL]

Thank you!

I also saw your response about rollers. Would you say hourglass are the easiest to install?

I've used perm rods and Curlformers and I have some French rollers that I need to revisit. Perm rods are getting annoying to use. My thickness means I need like 40 of the black ones and the thought of that alone...

I'm always looking for added ease.

I have the French rollers as well but I hands down prefer the hourglass rollers. They grip natural hair so much better, IMO. They get my hair very smooth, from root to tip. I was never able to get that level of smoothness from magnetic rollers. The little 'teeth' on the rollers help to maintain the tension and tautness. The teeth don't cause breakage, just gently keep the hair in place. I have been rollersetting for a long time so I have an idea of how to part my hair in order to get the right tension and get all the hair on the roller. It takes some trial and error, but it is worth it!

I think that curlformers are probably the easiest and most fool-proof to install but I prefer the overall results of a rollerset.

 

[Colocha]

I have the French rollers as well but I hands down prefer the hourglass rollers. They grip natural hair so much better, IMO. They get my hair very smooth, from root to tip. I was never able to get that level of smoothness from magnetic rollers. The little 'teeth' on the rollers help to maintain the tension and tautness. The teeth don't cause breakage, just gently keep the hair in place. I have been rollersetting for a long time so I have an idea of how to part my hair in order to get the right tension and get all the hair on the roller. It takes some trial and error, but it is worth it!

I think that curlformers are probably the easiest and most fool-proof to install but I prefer the overall results of a rollerset.

Thank you again!!

 

[morgandenae]

Sunday I put my hair in about 50 medium twists I was just bored. My hair's moisture is holding up much better this way and wash day will be easier. I've never liked mini twists on me and the medium twist are even worse but sacrifices. I just know I wont have time to keep re-doing mini twists and my hair tangles extremely after a wash or two so this will do.

My hair started unraveling like immediately after install so yesterday I redid them with deeply braided roots. I figured I would LCB while I was at it and it took over an hour so I wont be doing that again I will redo once a week on wash day and LCB midweek on twisted hair.

Since my scalp is exposed and hair is contained I figured I'd reintroduce baggying and Xcel into by routine. Will baggy 2 nights a week and spray Xcel on the nights I don't bag. I really want 3 inches by April so I can cut 1 and still reach my goal of MBL. I want my hair to be the same thickness from root to tip.

 

[Colocha]

Trimmed a lil bit of my twists today. Went in to do a search and destroy of the ends and cleaned up places that didn't feel great. Maybe an inch? Half an inch? I dunno. I never measure.

My hair felt strong and soft. I can tell the difference that the ayurvedic oil is making.

 

[beauti]

I'm also in twists. I broke my 8 twists from wash day into 16 twists. Moisturized and then sealed with my shea butter mix. Keeping these in for 2 weeks.

 

[morgandenae]

Did my whole wash day in my medium twists only undoing them to moisturize and seal each twist at the end. It was a breeze and I lost about half as much hair as I usually do. I don't know why I ever stopped I mean I do but note to self.

I didn't like that it took over an hour and a half to redo my twists. I don't think I can do anything about that though.

 

[ElevatedEnergy]

My nape seems to be doing 100% better since I've been keeping it twisted up and separated from the rest of my hair. Now I know that I was being really rough with it when doing my hair. I now treat it with care!