I am adopting LadyPanialo's reggie.. Deep Moisture Method, Wig and ALL for 12 months!

[ThatJerseyGirl]

Re: I am adopting LadyPanialo's reggie.. Deep Moisture Method, Wig and ALL for 12 mon

if it helps, i think that if you are wearing a wig cap of some sort, i would apply the combs to attach to the cap. For example, I would lift the side where the comb is, along with the cap, and attach the comb to the cap versus placing the comb thru your hair. I don't know if that makes sense, but try that to see if that method would work.

Another alternative may be bobby pins. Small ones. Using the same method noted above.

 

[luvmesumhair]

Re: I am adopting LadyPanialo's reggie.. Deep Moisture Method, Wig and ALL for 12 mon

I just took my braids down after about 5 weeks. I'm prepoo, shampoo, and conditioning tonight. Tomorrow I will go to the salon and get my hair braided in a bee hive so my wigs will be flat. I've been doing my own braids and just want a tighter and flat look. I found a nice straight wig that is very close to my texture when flat ironed. It's MBL and I'm in love with it. I plan to go to the salon every 4 weeks to get my hair braided in a beehive. I'm still not sure how long I'll be wearing wigs...Right now I'm thinking until May 2011. I'm trying to get as much growth and protection as possible.

What wig is that MrsHouston? I am looking for a straight wig.

 

[Tashique]

Re: I am adopting LadyPanialo's reggie.. Deep Moisture Method, Wig and ALL for 12 mon

Thanks Sheba1 I will tell her to persevere

 

[fancypants007]

Re: I am adopting LadyPanialo's reggie.. Deep Moisture Method, Wig and ALL for 12 mon

Thanks for welcoming me sheba1! And I'm loving this half wig too fancypants007 and looking for more! (I don't know how to put your comments in quotes yet.) But what does concern me is the hair loss that people say the comb in the wig gives them. Should I be taking these out? How do you ladies secure your wigs to prevent hair loss to your edges? I'm already trying to undo damage from the sew ins I wore all those years. I definitely don't need new spots.

I understand your concern especially since this challenge is for 1 year. I don't want to suffer hairloss either. What I'm doing is putting on my weave cap that LadyPanialo suggested and attaching my half wig to it in the front and back. I'm actually going to be wearing my halfwigs with cornroll braids in front. I saw a tutorial where I'm going to try this technique putting cornroll braids in the front from ear to ear and in the back I'm going to use plaits connected to one another. I just have to be very careful with those combs.

 

[naturalmanenyc]

Re: I am adopting LadyPanialo's reggie.. Deep Moisture Method, Wig and ALL for 12 mon

I have been using a satin du-rag this week (cut off the tail) with a nude color knee high on top to maintain my lace front parting.

I may have to try the silk beanie. Thanks!

I'm changing up my method a little. I will DMM every week.
This past weekend I pre-pooed my individual braids with Aubrey Organics GPB, washed with the new version of Keracare Detangling poo, then I took down each braid- detangled by hand added Keracare Humecto/ sealed with Vassie. Daily I just been KISS by spritizing with Rosewater.

Oh, by the way I'm loving my silk wig cap..it's tight but not too tight...keeps my hair moisturized...and my wig is secure on top (no sliding). It's definitely worth the 15 bucks. To maintain a nice part in my lace wig I just use the bandage method on top of the wig cap.

 

[Kacie]

Re: I am adopting LadyPanialo's reggie.. Deep Moisture Method, Wig and ALL for 12 mon

What's the bandage method?

I'm worried about the comb from my wig damaging my hair. I don't want to end up with a bald spot by the time December hits. Some suggested wig clips but can't they be just as damaging? Anyone have any other suggestions?

I picked up the bandage method from our sister site. You simply place a piece of cloth textured first aid tape on top of your wig cap where your part is expected to fall. Change the shade of that white tape using foundation and BAMM that's it.

As far as wig clips go, I hate them. Since my wigs are lace fronts (in wrap styles) I only use two mini bobby pins to secure the front side area. I attach the bobby pin to my wig cap (NOT my hair).

 

[Newtogrow]

Re: I am adopting LadyPanialo's reggie.. Deep Moisture Method, Wig and ALL for 12 mon

I'm following from the sidelines!!!

I'm placing individual braids in my hair as we speak. I bought Oakland girl this week and have been wearing her over my braids. She is ultra cute. I'll post pic of my braids when I'm done and of Oakland girl! For now here's a video of her.


YouTube - Freetress: Oakland Girl!

 

[JJamiah]

Re: I am adopting LadyPanialo's reggie.. Deep Moisture Method, Wig and ALL for 12 mon

Hair doesn't get Immune to products. If your hair is damaged and you use a product, it works basically as long as your hair is damaged. Once your hair is healthy it no longer has a purpose. You now need to move on to maintenance products and so forth.

I am reading all the responses. Unfortunately my hair is moisture sensitive so this wouldn't work for me. but I love reading the responses so keep them coming Great thread Sheba

 

[sheba1]

Re: I am adopting LadyPanialo's reggie.. Deep Moisture Method, Wig and ALL for 12 mon

I'm following from the sidelines!!!

I'm placing individual braids in my hair as we speak. I bought Oakland girl this week and have been wearing her over my braids. She is ultra cute. I'll post pic of my braids when I'm done and of Oakland girl! For now here's a video of her.


YouTube - Freetress: Oakland Girl!

That is such a cute look!! it

 

[starofsouth]

Re: I am adopting LadyPanialo's reggie.. Deep Moisture Method, Wig and ALL for 12 mon

Thanks for the tips about attaching the comb to the wig cap ladies!!! I really appreciate it because I attached the comb to my hair yesterday and heard the popping noise when I removed it that one of the ladies mentioned before. I haven't received my silk beanie yet and I tried using a wrap scarve but it was too thick so I got creative and used a headband to clip it under. I don't know if it was the headband or just me not used to wearing wigs, but i had to catch myself adjusting my wig in the grocery store earlier when I caught this lady looking at me all crazy!

Oh and I went t a feed store today and bought my first bottle of Mega Tek! So I'll be adding that to my MN and applying it to my scalp as a part of my regimen. I also may use some sulphur 8 on top of that but I'm not sure. I just can't stand the stank! But from what I read on here, the other sulphur treatments don't smell much better so I might as well get used to it.

Sheba1, I noticed that you mix msm in your hair products? Do you get it from the supplements? How do you mix it? I really want to avoid the stank if I can.

 

[sheba1]

Re: I am adopting LadyPanialo's reggie.. Deep Moisture Method, Wig and ALL for 12 mon

Hey there starofsouth

I buy my msm in powdered form from a local vitamin shop. I think any GNC, Vitamin Shoppe, Vitamin World would have it. It doesn't smell bad at all and it dissolves readily in just about anything but oil. It mixed fine with my Megatek.

 

[lolascurls]

Re: I am adopting LadyPanialo's reggie.. Deep Moisture Method, Wig and ALL for 12 mon

I'm going to try attaching the comb to my wig cap too! That might really help! I keep pampering my leave-out hair for the half-wig by moisturising and sealing, then flat twisting it gently once i'm out of the wig!
Polly is going strong, ladies! Over 4 weeks now and I still love it! And I get compliments still!

 

[Aggie]

Re: I am adopting LadyPanialo's reggie.. Deep Moisture Method, Wig and ALL for 12 mon

I just finished ayur-cowashing my hair and now I have my DMM treatment (deep conditioner) on my braided hair for the week. My hair is feeling a little differently (build-up I think) now so I may need to clarify it on the next wash day.

 

[starofsouth]

Re: I am adopting LadyPanialo's reggie.. Deep Moisture Method, Wig and ALL for 12 mon

Thanks sheba1! What are your msm and mega tek proportions?

Aggie. I was concerned about buildup, as well. Since there's oil put on our hair during the DMM, I wondered if it would seal out the moisture from the moisture/seal done during the week and if the product would be just sitting on my hair. Since we're putting so much product on our hair, coconut oil may be the best way to go according to this study. Effect of mineral oil, sunflower oil, and coconut ... [J Cosmet Sci. 2003 Mar-Apr] - PubMed result I'm currently sealing with evoo which may have some of the same qualities since they're both fruit oils? Couldn't find any research verifying this, though, so I may be making the switch.

Also, the lady who braids my hair using a similar technique except she only applies product once every 3 weeks during takedown since she sews her wig to her head. She uses a mix of mn, mega tek, and coconut oil on her scalp and conditioner and cocnut oil to moisturize and seal her strands and said it is working wonders. Based on the knowledge from this study, do u think coconut oil helps infuse other products into your hair, as well?

 

[Aggie]

Re: I am adopting LadyPanialo's reggie.. Deep Moisture Method, Wig and ALL for 12 mon

Thanks sheba1! What are your msm and mega tek proportions?

Aggie. I was concerned about buildup, as well. Since there's oil put on our hair during the DMM, I wondered if it would seal out the moisture from the moisture/seal done during the week and if the product would be just sitting on my hair. Since we're putting so much product on our hair, coconut oil may be the best way to go according to this study. Effect of mineral oil, sunflower oil, and coconut ... [J Cosmet Sci. 2003 Mar-Apr] - PubMed result I'm currently sealing with evoo which may have some of the same qualities since they're both fruit oils? Couldn't find any research verifying this, though, so I may be making the switch.

Also, the lady who braids my hair using a similar technique except she only applies product once every 3 weeks during takedown since she sews her wig to her head. She uses a mix of mn, mega tek, and coconut oil on her scalp and conditioner and cocnut oil to moisturize and seal her strands and said it is working wonders. Based on the knowledge from this study, do u think coconut oil helps infuse other products into your hair, as well?

I think it may but I'm not entirely sure. Coconut oil does not make my hair feel good so I don't use it anymore for sealing, but I would use it as a pre-poo. I also hate that it hardens on my hair if the weather cools and looks like goo.

 

[Newtogrow]

Re: I am adopting LadyPanialo's reggie.. Deep Moisture Method, Wig and ALL for 12 mon

Okay, I finished my hair yesterday. I have cornrows in the front and individual braids in the back.

I braided them into a "beehive" and wear my "Oakland Girl" wig for ps.

With my hair braided this way, I can also wear my half wigs and phony pony as well. I hope to keep these braids for six weeks at least!!!

Here are the pics!!!

 

[sheba1]

Re: I am adopting LadyPanialo's reggie.. Deep Moisture Method, Wig and ALL for 12 mon

Oooh pretty! I love the versatility you have with your braids and that oakland girl is cute cute cute!

 

[miss cosmic]

Re: I am adopting LadyPanialo's reggie.. Deep Moisture Method, Wig and ALL for 12 mon

i finally understand the deep moisture method.
will be following this method in cornrows under a wig for special occasions. since i'm a SAHM i'll be in cornrows most of the time, flexi-rod sets on occasion.
transitioning is harder than i thought!

 

[bride91501]

Re: I am adopting LadyPanialo's reggie.. Deep Moisture Method, Wig and ALL for 12 mon

UPDATE!!!

So, I took down my cornows after 4 weeks in, and I'm SO happy with my progress!!! I'm pretty sure I got close to a full inch of growth....I measured a spot on the left side of my head on 9/17 while I was on vacation and it measured 5" exact; I measured in that same area on 10/18 and it was just a hair shy of 6"! I'm so thrilled!!! I'd been getting between .5-.75" of growth & retention per month, so 1" is definitely more than I'm used to. I'm a beliver Lady P! lol

I have made a couple of changes for month 2. See below:

-To avoid the need to keep having to moisturize & seal my ends on wash day, I'm doing a beehive pattern this month instead of straight back cornrows. Also, I flat twisted my hair into a beehive- for the life of me I couldn't cornrow my hair into a beehive pattern- my fingers and arms wouldn't cooperate!

-I've researched the benefits of ceramides and also joined the ceramides challenge, so I've added them to my reggie. I've started adding a bit of wheat germ oil or hot 6 oil (which contains wheat germ oil) to my condish & moisturizer receipes. I actually started this a week or so ago, and I've definitely noticed a difference in my hair's elasticity.

-I'm trying out different DCs, so this month I used Lustrasilk's Carrot Oil Cholesterol DC for the DMM. I was a little concerned about the mineral oil it contains (further down on the ingredients list), but I've been using it for my weekly DCs for a couple of weeks with no problem. So we'll see

Unfortunately, I did not take a picture before I started the challenge, so I'm including a pic of my hair after I took down my month 1 braids a couple of days ago (pic 2). The first pic is of when I started my LHHJ in June. I apolgoize in advance for the "roughness" of the pics....no time do get dolled up for the camera .

I'll be sure to take pics every month at take-down from now on. Happy growing everybody!

 

[Stella B.]

Re: I am adopting LadyPanialo's reggie.. Deep Moisture Method, Wig and ALL for 12 mon

Hey all! Just finished my second DC in an applicator bottle on my twists that have been in for 2 weeks. I'm learning as I go here in this challenge, because this is so different from what I normally do to my hair. The mix I made last week made my hair soooooo hard, because I had too many conditioners and oils and a reconstructor in it! So this week I'm keeping it simple...
In this weeks' mix:

3 heaping tblsp. of conditioner (Nature's Gate aloe vera)
1 tblsp oil (coconut)
1-2 ozs. of warm distilled water
Mixed well in a bowl first and added water to get the consistency right-runny, yet controllable. When it was all mixed together, it made about 4 ozs. I poured it into an 8 oz. applicator bottle, and like LadyP said in her blog to shoot the DC under, on and between every braid real good! lol Then I sat for 20 minutes with a plastic cap under a heating cap. Rinsed with cool water, and let my twists air dry. My twists were well defined when wet, didn't come a loose like I thought they would, and my roots were a little fuzzy; but overall my hair felt conditioned and soft! I even tested it for ph balance! So, just wanted to compare notes to see if any other ladies are having good experiences with their weekly DC mixes, and wanted to share. I really am noticing less breakage, which I hope will translate into more retention in time. This is turning out to be better than I thought. I'm learning how to keep my hands out of my head, since its twisted up for 3-4 weeks at a time!

 

[ParagonTresses]

Re: I am adopting LadyPanialo's reggie.. Deep Moisture Method, Wig and ALL for 12 mon

Hi ladies! Is it too late too join?!?! I'd love to participate officially!!

 

[KaramelDiva1978]

Re: I am adopting LadyPanialo's reggie.. Deep Moisture Method, Wig and ALL for 12 mon

Everyone looks so GOODDD, it just keeps me more encouraged to hide and protect my hair as we start having some cooler weather. I have gotten my First Lady wig in today by Janet Collection and she IS REALLY BEAUTIFUL!!! I can't wait to cut the lace and wear her on tomorrow. Okay, I have my three and I'm done, I'm done, no more wigs until Spring! LOL Yeah right, as soon as you all post another video, there I'll go making a purchase.

My hair has been in half cornrows and the rest in two strand twists and its perfect protection, it all holds in the moisture for DAYS on in. The cornrows let me rock my big half wig Nia Girl in my avi and they serve as "cushions" for my hair pins in my wigs. Ladies, you were asking about wig caps and combs to keep your wigs in place, but if you have cornrows, use them to hide and hold in place your hair pins. Works like a charm! I'll take pictures of First Lady and let you see. She's my favorite one yet. THANK YOU NATURALMANENYC!! Your posted pic started it all!


Lady P and Sheba1, thanks a million for this thread! I cheated and stretched my hair a little early this weeks for the first time since I BC'd in May and IT'S GROWING! So I'm putting it back in wigs to protect and retain my length. Aaaaahhhh what a difference a year will make right?!

 

[sheba1]

Re: I am adopting LadyPanialo's reggie.. Deep Moisture Method, Wig and ALL for 12 mon

Hi ladies! Is it too late too join?!?! I'd love to participate officially!!

Sure ParagonTresses, come on aboard!

 

[ParagonTresses]

Re: I am adopting LadyPanialo's reggie.. Deep Moisture Method, Wig and ALL for 12 mon

Sure @ParagonTresses, come on aboard!

Great! Here's my info (my products will very b/c I'm trying to use up this Beauty Supply Store under my sink):

What is your PS of choice? Full Cap Wigs
Are you natural or relaxed? Natural
What are you using for your DC of choice for the deep moisture method? TIGI Catwalk Oatmeal and Honey Conditioner
What are you using to seal before braiding? Burnt Sugar Pomade
What are you using to wet your hair before DC is added? Infusium 23
How will you moisturize and seal while PS is in? What products? Cowash on Wednesday with whatever's in my stash; D/C with heat weekly with whatever is in my stash; Alternating nightly mists of Sta Sof Fro & ApHogee Keratin Green Tea Reconstructor sealing with whatever oil/butter I have on hand
How often will you wash? What method? What products? Weekly washes with whatever sulfate free shampoo in my stash and monthly washes with whatever sulfate shampoo I have on hand
What will you use for your hard protein treatment? and how often? No "hard protein treatment" since I am using the ApHogee leave in and the TIGI (which has several proteins in it) on a regular basis. I will do the ApHogee 2 Minute Reconstructor monthly after shampooing.
What else might you add to reach your goals? Nothing to add for the moment.

I unofficially started this challenge a few weeks ago but I was having difficultly posting up until yesterday. I've been rocking Freetress Rhianna. I have pics I'll upload when I leave work tonight....

 

[Optimus_Prime]

Re: I am adopting LadyPanialo's reggie.. Deep Moisture Method, Wig and ALL for 12 mon



May I join, please?
My wigs are in the mail.

What is your PS of choice?
Buns, but I'm going to do the spiral cornrow and wear a wig starting in mid December.
Are you natural or relaxed?
Relaxed.
What are you using for your DC of choice for the deep moisture method?
Several. My favorites are Emergencia, Baba de Caracol, MnT w/coconut and olive oils added, and AO HSR.
What are you using to seal before braiding?
Coconut oil. I may experiment by adding wheat germ oil and an essential oil.
What are you using to wet your hair before DC is added?
Water
How will you moisturize and seal while PS is in? What products?
Spray with Care free curl gold, or sulfur 8 braid spray, or a homemade concoction and coconut oil.
How often will you wash? What method? What products?
Every 5 days. Giovanni shampoo, tea/herbal rinses, shampoo bar.
What will you use for your hard protein treatment? and how often?
I'm not sure. Almost all of my conditioners have some kind of light protein. Maybe Motions CPR?
What else might you add to reach your goals?
Healthy diet, exercise, multivitamin, positive thoughts.

 

[Chiquitita]

Re: I am adopting LadyPanialo's reggie.. Deep Moisture Method, Wig and ALL for 12 mon

Hi there. Can I still join, please? I'm a newbie, I just subscribed like 30 minutes ago.

 

[Aggie]

Re: I am adopting LadyPanialo's reggie.. Deep Moisture Method, Wig and ALL for 12 mon

Okay, I finished my hair yesterday. I have cornrows in the front and individual braids in the back.

I braided them into a "beehive" and wear my "Oakland Girl" wig for ps.

With my hair braided this way, I can also wear my half wigs and phony pony as well. I hope to keep these braids for six weeks at least!!!

Here are the pics!!!

Cute braids Newtogrow. How long are you planning on keeping them in?

 

[Aggie]

Re: I am adopting LadyPanialo's reggie.. Deep Moisture Method, Wig and ALL for 12 mon

Ladies, my hair is so soft now. I had to give myself a quick reconstructor treatement with Joico k-pak deep penetrating reconstructor this morning. I left some Renpure organics Shine Conditioner in my hair under my wig (no sealing with oil) today and believe it or not, my hair is still wet. Unbelievable. This is an awesome sign. It means that my hair is not overly porous and losing moisture but instead, holding it in. I love that.

 

[ParagonTresses]

Re: I am adopting LadyPanialo's reggie.. Deep Moisture Method, Wig and ALL for 12 mon

This is me and Rhianna for the past ten days...

 

[EMJazzy]

Re: I am adopting LadyPanialo's reggie.. Deep Moisture Method, Wig and ALL for 12 mon

What is your PS of choice? cornrows and single plaits

Are you natural or relaxed? natural

What are you using for your DC of choice for the deep moisture method? c is for carrotts mud mask

What are you using to seal before braiding? jbco

What are you using to wet your hair before DC is added? water

How will you moisturize and seal while PS is in? What products? taliah waajid protective mist bodifier spray

How often will you wash? What method? What products? once a week in braids with elucence poo

What will you use for your hard protein treatment? and how often? fantasia ic deep penetrating creme anti breakage formula twice a month

What else might you add to reach your goals? prayer and patience

ETA: I'll be wearing half wigs.