Low Manipulation Challenge/hangout 2018 (braidouts, Twistouts, Bantu Knot-outs, Rollersets, Etc.)

[Daina]

*sniffle* Lesson learned.

What diameter of rods do you use, and about how many do you install? TIA!

I don't know the diameter but I use the purple for the front where my hair is a little shorter and I use the gray for the rest. I typically only use 8-10 but I want more of the loose curl beachy wave look. If I wanted it fuller instead of 2 per section I'd use maybe 3 per or 4 at the most. When I do a fuller look I put the smaller rods on top sections and the larger on the bottom so the curl size/pattern is not all the same.

 

[Daina]

Been wearing my hair in two braids the last few days and will wear a braidout for church tomorrow. Hopefully the heat and humidity will allow me to be great well at least until after the preaching...we'll see!

 

[Rocky91]

Very busy week indeed! With a braidout you can always convert to a cute bun or other updo fairly easy once it gets old.

This is what I ended up doing

 

[FoxxyLocs]

I only got one day out of my last wash and go. I put it in a bun and plan to keep it that way for the next week or two.

 

[Daina]

Been wearing my hair in two braids the last few days and will wear a braidout for church tomorrow. Hopefully the heat and humidity will allow me to be great well at least until after the preaching...we'll see!

As I suspected it was 90° and very humid here. I left my braids in until we got to church. The definition lasted through testimony service and by offering time it was huge! By the end of service I had a wavy, frizzy ponytail. Going to rebraid tonight with CR products to see if I get more hold if not will bun the rest of the week till wash day.

 

[PlanetCybertron]

My styles have been a failure all weekend i kept trying to use that damn curl enhancing smoothie knowing full well that it's way too humid for that. I am going to purchase something new tonight, not sure what.

Does the Curl Enhancing smoothie give you the frizzies too? I was using it exclusively for about 3-4 weeks and regardless of how much I used or tried to seal it in, it refused to stay. As soon as I stepped outside my protective styles were extremely frizzed and my braids looked so shredded.

During the winter months, that stuff held up very well. I want to like it year round, since it smells very nice.

 

[levette]

If you wear your hair up but the ends are not tucked in as that still a protective style.?

 

[FoxxyLocs]

If you wear your hair up but the ends are not tucked in as that still a protective style.?

I consider it a protective style if it keeps your ends from rubbing up against your clothes, chairs, etc.

 

[YvetteWithJoy]

If you wear your hair up but the ends are not tucked in as that still a protective style.?

I agree with @FoxxyLocs.

 

[Rocky91]

If you wear your hair up but the ends are not tucked in as that still a protective style.?

I would consider that a protective style as well since your hair is off your clothes. You are welcome to hang with us all the same if you do braidouts or twistouts, wear them out for a few days, and then pin them up.

 

[Rocky91]

Does the Curl Enhancing smoothie give you the frizzies too? I was using it exclusively for about 3-4 weeks and regardless of how much I used or tried to seal it in, it refused to stay. As soon as I stepped outside my protective styles were extremely frizzed and my braids looked so shredded.

During the winter months, that stuff held up very well. I want to like it year round, since it smells very nice.

Yep, I might as well kiss any hair style that I am trying to accomplish using this stuff goodbye it sucks up all that moisture from the hair and mind you, the hair feels soooo juicy and moisturized but any attempt at holding a style is gone. I mayyyy try it again with a gel layered over it because i still have some and i don't throw away any products.

using it in cooler months sounds like a smart idea

 

[Rocky91]

bumping! I did a nice braid and curl last night with only one product-camille rose almond jai. it looks super shiny and is so moisturized. let's see how long i can make it last.

 

[Dee-Licious]

I waited until too late on Sunday night to wash my hair, so I did a pre-poo then quick wash.

I set my hair on curlformers while saturating my hair with the Nairobi foam lotion. I did it to stretch my hair for a twist out, but I'm wearing the curls pinned up again today because they held better with the addition of the Nairobi.

I'll definitely how to set in twists or something tonight for tomorrow's style, but I'm liking the Nairobi. I used to use it a while back, but I was not saturating each section well enough.

The other week my hairdresser was putting permrods in another client's hair as I waited, and I saw how much foam she was using on a section plus gently combing it out with a fine fine comb, and the girl's hair was smooth and a similar texture to mine.

 

[Rocky91]

I waited until too late on Sunday night to wash my hair, so I did a pre-poo then quick wash.

I set my hair on curlformers while saturating my hair with the Nairobi foam lotion. I did it to stretch my hair for a twist out, but I'm wearing the curls pinned up again today because they held better with the addition of the Nairobi.

I'll definitely how to set in twists or something tonight for tomorrow's style, but I'm liking the Nairobi. I used to use it a while back, but I was not saturating each section well enough.

The other week my hairdresser was putting permrods in another client's hair as I waited, and I saw how much foam she was using on a section plus gently combing it out with a fine fine comb, and the girl's hair was smooth and a similar texture to mine.

Where do you find the Nairobi? I have never tried it and I am curious-I always heard it was the best foam wrap. I like Keracare (moisturizing but with a soft hold) and Elasta QP (good hold but drying) but if the Nairobi combines qualities I like from both, I would love to replace them.

 

[dyh080]

I would love to have my hair like this: .
This stylist on you tube is so talented. The title is Ultimate Style for Maximum Hair Growth Retention.

Every time I try this on my hair it looks a hot mess. I need a professional to get this style.

 

[YvetteWithJoy]

I want to be able to do these on coily hair.

 

[faithVA]

I want to be able to do these on coily hair.

You can definitely do those. You have the length. Of course the tail won't be as long but if you wanted it longer, you could just add a bit of extension hair just to the end to get some extra length.

 

[Dee-Licious]

Where do you find the Nairobi? I have never tried it and I am curious-I always heard it was the best foam wrap. I like Keracare (moisturizing but with a soft hold) and Elasta QP (good hold but drying) but if the Nairobi combines qualities I like from both, I would love to replace them.

The BSS. I had an old foam bottle from them, so I bought the big bottle so I can just refill since it was cheaper and I’d be okay using more.

 

[faithVA]

I would love to have my hair like this: .
This stylist on you tube is so talented. The title is Ultimate Style for Maximum Hair Growth Retention.

Every time I try this on my hair it looks a hot mess. I need a professional to get this style.

She is talented. I have watched a lot of her videos. Her products are nice as well. I really love her balms.

 

[Dee-Licious]

I would love to have my hair like this: .
This stylist on you tube is so talented. The title is Ultimate Style for Maximum Hair Growth Retention.

Every time I try this on my hair it looks a hot mess. I need a professional to get this style.

How do they take them micro braids out?

 

[YvetteWithJoy]

How do they take them micro braids out?

That was MY thought. I was like the whole time watching.

 

[YvetteWithJoy]

You can definitely do those. You have the length. Of course the tail won't be as long but if you wanted it longer, you could just add a bit of extension hair just to the end to get some extra length.

Thanks, @faithVA! I repeat: You are the most encouraging person!!!

I'm afraid the coiliness and kinkiness of my hair will make it hard for me install these styles, especially the French braid. I might try the French twist first (I didn't even know there was such a thing!).

I feel like if I could master one of these styles, then I'd have a style that makes me feel more adult. I don't like wearing puffs specifically because it seems like such a little kid style on me. Those single braids and twists, I'm hoping, would have a more grown-looking result. That would make protecting styling and wash day a breeze, too!

I might add some extra hair some days if I can figure out how.

 

[faithVA]

Thanks, @faithVA! I repeat: You are the most encouraging person!!!

I'm afraid the coiliness and kinkiness of my hair will make it hard for me install these styles, especially the French braid. I might try the French twist first (I didn't even know there was such a thing!).

I feel like if I could master one of these styles, then I'd have a style that makes me feel more adult. I don't like wearing puffs specifically because it seems like such a little kid style on me. Those single braids and twists, I'm hoping, would have a more grown-looking result. That would make protecting styling and wash day a breeze, too!

I might add some extra hair some days if I can figure out how.

My hair is several inches shorter than yours and my curls are smaller and my shrinkage higher and I still think it can be done.

You just have to practice more until you can do it without thinking. Definitely start with the twisted one since it is easier but the braid will lay flatter.

Go for it.

 

[dyh080]

How do they take them micro braids out?

I recall seeing another video where she says it doesn't take that long. If my memory is correct she moisturizes a bunch of them at one time then carefully combs many out at the same time.

 

[Dee-Licious]

I recall seeing another video where she says it doesn't take that long. If my memory is correct she moisturizes a bunch of them at one time then carefully combs many out at the same time.

Thanks! That sure sounds scary for me though.

 

[FoxxyLocs]

I would love to have my hair like this: .
This stylist on you tube is so talented. The title is Ultimate Style for Maximum Hair Growth Retention.

Every time I try this on my hair it looks a hot mess. I need a professional to get this style.

Whew! Watching this video gave me indigestion. I would never, ever. I can't even imagine trying to take those out. It's cute tho.

 

[uofmpanther]

I did a wash and go with just eco styler gold gel. I'm on day 3.

 

[Rocky91]

I did a wash and go with just eco styler gold gel. I'm on day 3.

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This looks great!! @uofmpanther...I see I’m not the only one who did not listen to the YouTube wave to cancel ecostyler

 

[Daina]

Here is my latest twist out using Alikay Naturals products. My hair is really soft yet has lots of definition. I want to see what day 2 hair will look like tomorrow.

Ugh shrinkage...I don't think I will ever get used to it. My almost HL hair shrinks to my shoulders. I joined the no heat challenge so will be bunning, twist outs, and wash and go ponytails for the reminder of the summer. Trying to get to full HL by year end which is where I want to maintain. I would have to be knee length stretched to have MBL or WL curls.

 

[FoxxyLocs]

Bunned for a week, now I'm on day 2 of a wash and go. Will try to make it last until next weekend before I wash again. I found more SSKs with this wash so I need to try to do an S&D sometime soon.

I'm thinking about installing some twists this week. I'll have to see how I feel. I really have to be in the mood to do them.