Join in on a Braid Regimen Anyone???

[phynestone]

I have braids in now, so count me in.

My friend re-braided the front of my hair and a part in the back, and she told me that I shouldn't put anything on the braids itself, but just oil the scalp b/c the braids will stay fresh for a longer period of time. I didn't think it was correct b/c I was always told that you needed to put something on the braids to keep the hair conditioned while it's still in braids. Currently I have Toyokalon Synthetic hair braided into my hair and I spray S-Curl on my braids twice a day. I think it made some of my braids slip out in the front, so I'm going to spray it once every other day.

 

[leejure]

Okay, so here is the deal...

1. The challenge will officially start on Monday, Feb. 23rd. This will give everyone a chance to get their braids and to purchase the chosen products.

2. This is a STRICT REGIMEN, which means we will follow the same regimen for the entire two months. Remember, consistency is the key, so it is important that we do not implememt new products every week or so. So sticking to the same products and the same methods would be best!

*** At this time, please, everyone, if there is a product that is a braid MUST, please list it. I myelsf LOVE, LOVE, LOVE Adrienne's braid regimen. It is simple and it WORKS for all hair types! I will find her regimen and post it for all to view.

-lee

 

[jemini]

count me in too. I'm gonna get my braids done in the next week or two.

 

[nijilah]

I want to join the challenge but I have already had individual braids in for 3 weeks. My hair was right at my arm pits in the back just before I put the braids in. I went from bra strap to *pit* because I got made at my dry ends and split ends.

I use either African Royale braid spray, Elasta QP H-Two, or Sta-so-fro once or twice per day. Every 3 days, I put a mixture of jojoba and rosemary oil on my scalp. I wash my hair once per week, rinse with ACV, and then spritz my entire head with Infusion23.

I am looking forward to this strict routine. Hopefully, it will keep me from being such a PJ.

 

[Bobbie]

I'm also in the braids regimen. I've had the braids for close to a month now --- since Jan. 5.

I wash weekly of course.

I use distilled water to moisturize daily and shea butter. When my surge comes in a week, i'll add surge and daily scalp massages to the regimine.

 

[WaterMoccasin]

OK! I'm in!
I'll do my individuals by February 23rd.
I was just thinking a few days ago-even though I just took braids out at the beginning of Jan- that I wanted them again...I just don't feel like dealing with my hair right now...
Great challenge!

 

[Ipanema]

I'll be ready to take my braids out by Feb. 23rd, and my hair grows too fast to be in braids for 2 or more months. They'll be hanging on for dear life. Oh, well.

 

[garr6982]

Okay!

Count me in on yet another Challenge!

I have been gone for so long from this board due to school and first trimester illness! School will be out in 2 months and by then I will be in my third trimester so yall won't be able to get rid of me!

I have truly missed you wonderful ladies

!

I posted a Q about new-growth/slippage so if yall can, take a look to help a sista out

!

I am really trying to hold on to these two-strand twist extensions for another two weeks (got them Dec. 21) but they are begging to be taken down, except when I put it in a ponytail and it doesn't look so bad!

I should be getting my hair re-braided by March 5 or 6th and will continue following the crown 'n glory technique. The only exception is that I wear a protected bun (part of the bun challenge) when I'm not in braids!

Incidently, come June, or maybe May (1 year from the last time I put any heat in my hair), I will get my hair blow-dryed/straightened a la Dominican way for graduation!

Did I mention that I was also doing the "no heat" challenge!

My hair should be down to my toe nails with all this protection going on!

Please don't come up with another challenge 'cause I aint got sense enough to resist!!!

 

[LisaG]

Would we all have to use the same products? Just want to know so that I will have a good excuse to buy, buy, buy and buy.

 

[obsessed]

i'm in. i'm getting my hair braided in 2 weeks.

 

[zora]

Ok, I'm confused. What is the regimen we're supposed to be following. I get my braids next week and I'd like to buy whatever I need to buy so I can get a head start.

Lee, you mentioned Adrienne's braid regimen. Can you post it.

Thanks

 

[ebon1bea4ty]

I want to join the challenge but I want to braid my own hair.Can I still join.

 

[deeplyrooted]

i only cornrow my hair at night . . . so would i be eligible for the challenge ? ? ?

 

[miss_brown]

I'm in, but I'm not getting my hair braided for another couple of weeks (after I secure a summer associate position - y'all please pray for me). In the meantime, I'll be sporting twist outs (my press is getting a little tired) and buns (for protective styling). Great idea for a challenge.

 

[obsessed]

what's the regimen?

 

[AJamericanDiva]

Hey, ya'll!

I'm not Leejure, the originator of this challenge, but I do believe she suggested that we follow Adrienne's Braid Regimen (of course, this was back when Adrienne would sport braids. This is OLD!!! As you know, Adrienne is like Rapunzel

and doesn't wear braids at this time). My regimen is very similar, although not exact. I've pasted it below....

ADRIENNE'S BRAID REGIMEN

I wear medium individual braids. I use Black & Gold Kanekelon synthetic hair.
Here is my regime:
· Wash hair once a week (or every other week) with diluted KeraCare Hydrating Detangling/Nizoral mix (to keep dandruff in check)
NOTE: I was washing twice a week but had a problem with the braids unraveling
· Condition with diluted KeraCare Humecto Creme conditioner
· Spray on 911 leave-in after towel drying (I honestly wasn't consistent with this step)
· After letting it air dry slightly, apply S-Curl No Drip or World of Curls activator (This step was KEY to my ends being healthy when I took the braids down. The brand of activator isn't as important as the application of it.)
· Last, oil scalp. I use a color applicator bottle from the beauty supply. My oil mix contains basically any oils that I have available. However, the one that I like best is Hot Six, monoi, avocado and jojoba oils, with a few drops of rosemary and lavender essential oils
In addition to the above, I oil my scalp at least once a day, sometimes twice. Also apply the activator and rub the oil mix on my braids every few days, or whenever they look dry.

I started doing hot oil treatments towards the end because I was worried about my hair being in the braids so long.

All of the products used are my personal preferences. If you have something that works for you, by all means use it.



... and that, Ladies (and Gents) is the braid regimen that I had in my saved files. Hope this helps.... Leeeeeee!!!! Where are you????

 

[LisaG]

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[JenJen2721]

I just made my braid appt for this Friday February 20th at 5:30pm. So Black and Gold Kankelon is the best synthetic hair for braiding? Also, I have a red adore rinse right now that hasn't completely washed out. I place to do a Sienna Brown rinse to help get a color to match the braids. Would this be ok right before I get braids?

 

[AJamericanDiva]

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JenJen2721 said:
I just made my braid appt for this Friday February 20th at 5:30pm. So Black and Gold Kankelon is the best synthetic hair for braiding? Also, I have a red adore rinse right now that hasn't completely washed out. I place to do a Sienna Brown rinse to help get a color to match the braids. Would this be ok right before I get braids?

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Hey, Jen Jen!
I don't think you have to get the actual brand. I buy whatever kanekelon hair the beauty supply sells. I don't think a rinse would affect your hair adversely, but do you really think it's necessary? I don't rinse my hair and still use different colors... (peep my album), but I think that's just a personal choice.

Oh yeah, I just took my braids out Sunday will be putting them back in come this Saturday night... God willing!

 

[Chichi]

So is one week the normal waiting time between braids "touch-ups?"

Chichi

 

[Chichi]

By the way, I am joining this braid regimen. I just learned how to do my own braids!

I have them in for two weeks now. I will probably take them down in another week and reapply them

.

Chichi

 

[hotshot]

i just got my hair done in long kinky twists with uncruled ends. i tried doing them myself and couldnt get the extenxion close enough to the root. my hair used to grow in braids so im hoping for the best. im doing a modified crown n glory.

 

[kaykay]

I would like to join if it is not too late! I usually wear sew ins and I will be taking them out in about a week. then I can measure and start all over. I will post after I measure.

 

[Nessa]

I'm in I just got my braids, my box braids done yesterday, they look so cute!!!!

 

[AJamericanDiva]

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Chichi said:
So is one week the normal waiting time between braids "touch-ups?"

Chichi

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I think the waiting time between braids is a personal choice. Robin from growafrohairlong.com waits about two months because she relaxes in between and I think Adrienne would wait anywhere from 1-2 weeks between braiding. The reason I am rebraiding so soon is that my last relaxer was in September, so my new growth is outta control...

Keeping the hair in braids, keeps me from manipulating my hair when it's in such a vulnerable state. In addition to that, my hairdresser is out of town until mid-April and I don't trust anyone else with my hair. If I got it relaxed, I'd postpone braiding until about 2 months into the relaxer. I like to have new growth the braid can hold onto. Again, that's a personal choice.

I am happy to say that I experienced very little shedding when I took out the braids. I'll be posting another thread about that in a moment and placing the link in this post, should in case anyone find it helpful.

 

[AJamericanDiva]

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Chichi said:
By the way, I am joining this braid regimen. I just learned how to do my own braids!

I have them in for two weeks now. I will probably take them down in another week and reapply them

.

Isn't it wonderful when you can do your own braids? I did mine twice, but now that I'm in my last trimester of pregnancy, it is quite uncomfortable to position my body to get all around my head.

Chichi

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[AJamericanDiva]

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Nessa said:
I'm in I just got my braids, my box braids done yesterday, they look so cute!!!!

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I'm glad you like them. Post some pics!!!

 

[Netta1]

http://public.fotki.com/Netta1/january_04_and_febr/000_0292.html
Here is a picture of my braids, I am trying to stick with the hairladies braid routine. So far so good. What does 911 leave-in do for the hair?

 

[Chichi]

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AJamericanDiva said:
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Chichi said:
By the way, I am joining this braid regimen. I just learned how to do my own braids!

I have them in for two weeks now. I will probably take them down in another week and reapply them

.

Isn't it wonderful when you can do your own braids? I did mine twice, but now that I'm in my last trimester of pregnancy, it is quite uncomfortable to position my body to get all around my head.

Chichi

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Girrrl, you had me thinking that I was pregnant all over again.

Anyway, congrats on your pregnancy and I hope that you and baby

are doing well.

Chichi

 

[Chichi]

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AJamericanDiva said:
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Chichi said:
So is one week the normal waiting time between braids "touch-ups?"

Chichi

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I think the waiting time between braids is a personal choice. Robin from growafrohairlong.com waits about two months because she relaxes in between and I think Adrienne would wait anywhere from 1-2 weeks between braiding. The reason I am rebraiding so soon is that my last relaxer was in September, so my new growth is outta control...

Keeping the hair in braids, keeps me from manipulating my hair when it's in such a vulnerable state. In addition to that, my hairdresser is out of town until mid-April and I don't trust anyone else with my hair. If I got it relaxed, I'd postpone braiding until about 2 months into the relaxer. I like to have new growth the braid can hold onto. Again, that's a personal choice.

I am happy to say that I experienced very little shedding when I took out the braids. I'll be posting another thread about that in a moment and placing the link in this post, should in case anyone find it helpful.

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I see, I guess the more new growth that you have the shorter the wait time. I am transitioning and will not relax again (my last relaxer was on November 15, 2003) so I was wondering if I could wait a week or 3 days before reapplying the braids. My new growth and relaxed hair is in good condition and I get medium to large braids done so technically I could take them down on Sunday and redo them on Wednesday

.

Yes, it is wonderful to be able to do my own braids

.

Chichi