sisters248
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Moisturized my hair with motion moisturized oil. Sealed with grapeseed and argon oil. Tomorrow I plan on steaming my hair.
Luscious Healthy Ends Challenge 2013/2014
- Thread starter faithVA
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Super_Hero_Girl
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I'm tying to get some healthy hair practices going, so I'd like to join this challenge and hopefully it'll encourage me to stay consistent. This will be my first challenge on here. 
1. Are you relaxed, texlaxed, natural, transitioning, etc
Natural
2. Current Hair Length
BSL
3. Any issue(s) you are having with your ends
Split ends, some breakage, and not enough retention
4. What you have tried to improve your ends
Weekly deep conditioning, which has helped a bit and protective styling
5. What you are going to try to get those healthy ends
Regular protein treatments
Styles more appropriate for fine hair
Continue weekly deep conditioning
Moisturize and seal way more often
And I plan to do a good from before this year ends so
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1. Are you relaxed, texlaxed, natural, transitioning, etc
Natural
2. Current Hair Length
BSL
3. Any issue(s) you are having with your ends
Split ends, some breakage, and not enough retention
4. What you have tried to improve your ends
Weekly deep conditioning, which has helped a bit and protective styling
5. What you are going to try to get those healthy ends
Regular protein treatments
Styles more appropriate for fine hair
Continue weekly deep conditioning
Moisturize and seal way more often
And I plan to do a good from before this year ends so
Sent from my iPhone using LHCF
kxlot79
Kitchen Mixtress
So... In addition to having some vacation days coming up, I've decided that it's just too cold outside to be trying to look cute 
I've decided that I'm going to try long term protective styles for all of 2014 (3+ weeks, ideally 30 day styles) and I've gotten my head start by installing 8 chunky cornrows (4 on each side) and (twisting &) Bantu knotting the last 3 inches of hair. I must look a sight when my own mother says to me, "Why do you look like an old lady?" And I have to give a snarky reply to remind myself I'm only in my twenties "It's my disguise!"
Oh well. I've started wearing a hat about 90% of each day. I have on a hat from when I wake up to meet the 15 degree weather, as I continue to freeze my tush off at work and the ride home, then when I get home and put a bonnet on for sleep. The only time I *don't* have on a hat is when I'm showering. So I feel it'd be a waste to do an elaborate hairstyle when I can't even show it off--- or worse: it's so cute, I freeze my tail off just so I CAN show it off.
But anyway, these twisted hanging Bantu knots are going to become a staple for my PSs I think. For my last PS (mini braids), my ends suffered because I braided them all the way to the tips then left them in for almost 8 weeks (*gasp*). My ends have been in a moisturized cocoon of coconut oil for +1week now and when I took them apart to make sure they got cleansed, they were soooo smooth and soft/strong! Yay!!!
Has anyone ever tried twisted hanging Bantu knots as an extra end protector? This is my first time using them as part of a style instead of as a technique to *achieve* a style. As of now, they invoke a country, kind of Ms Celie feel, but when it gets warmer out, I'm going to figure out a way to incorporate them that's more... erm... sophisticated.
I've decided that I'm going to try long term protective styles for all of 2014 (3+ weeks, ideally 30 day styles) and I've gotten my head start by installing 8 chunky cornrows (4 on each side) and (twisting &) Bantu knotting the last 3 inches of hair. I must look a sight when my own mother says to me, "Why do you look like an old lady?" And I have to give a snarky reply to remind myself I'm only in my twenties "It's my disguise!"
Oh well. I've started wearing a hat about 90% of each day. I have on a hat from when I wake up to meet the 15 degree weather, as I continue to freeze my tush off at work and the ride home, then when I get home and put a bonnet on for sleep. The only time I *don't* have on a hat is when I'm showering. So I feel it'd be a waste to do an elaborate hairstyle when I can't even show it off--- or worse: it's so cute, I freeze my tail off just so I CAN show it off.
But anyway, these twisted hanging Bantu knots are going to become a staple for my PSs I think. For my last PS (mini braids), my ends suffered because I braided them all the way to the tips then left them in for almost 8 weeks (*gasp*). My ends have been in a moisturized cocoon of coconut oil for +1week now and when I took them apart to make sure they got cleansed, they were soooo smooth and soft/strong! Yay!!!
Has anyone ever tried twisted hanging Bantu knots as an extra end protector? This is my first time using them as part of a style instead of as a technique to *achieve* a style. As of now, they invoke a country, kind of Ms Celie feel, but when it gets warmer out, I'm going to figure out a way to incorporate them that's more... erm... sophisticated.
sisters248
New Member
Today I had deep conditioned my hair with Queen Helene Cholesterol and L'Oreal ceramide balm. I also added some grape seed oil and almond oil. Then I steamed for 30 minutes. My hair feels amazing. Just waiting for it to finish air drying.
faithVA
Well-Known Member
[USER=1948 said:Super_Hero_Girl[/USER];19374173]I'm tying to get some healthy hair practices going, so I'd like to join this challenge and hopefully it'll encourage me to stay consistent. This will be my first challenge on here.
1. Are you relaxed, texlaxed, natural, transitioning, etc
Natural
2. Current Hair Length
BSL
3. Any issue(s) you are having with your ends
Split ends, some breakage, and not enough retention
4. What you have tried to improve your ends
Weekly deep conditioning, which has helped a bit and protective styling
5. What you are going to try to get those healthy ends
Regular protein treatments
Styles more appropriate for fine hair
Continue weekly deep conditioning
Moisturize and seal way more often
And I plan to do a good from before this year ends so
Sent from my iPhone using LHCF
Welcome. Glad to have you.
Pennefeather
Well-Known Member
I am excited to be joining you guys. I've read so many of your posts and can really identify with your issues. My front grows like crazy, and I've had really good retention, but something always seems to happen in the back.
I will be washing every two weeks instead of weekly. I'm also switching to Wen because I'm tring to avoid a lot of manipulation. Aphogee 2 min each wash to build up hair from recent under processing. Deep conditioning following every shampooing.
I am also going to do the inversion challenge. I don't really think that it will work, but I would LOVE to be wrong. I already excercise daily and take vitamins.
Normally I do a 12 week stretch, but I hoping to go to 16 weeks. I can only do the extra time if my ends are in order. I am looking for a new sealer now.
Babygrowth
Well-Known Member
Well I have taken about close to 1in and my ends look better. My next dusting will be in January/February when I find the new lunar hair chart and before I install a protective style.
Pennefeather
Well-Known Member
FaithVA,
Are you in northern VA? I could use a new hairdresser?
Are you in northern VA? I could use a new hairdresser?
faithVA
Well-Known Member
[USER=17029 said:
No I'm not. I'm about 2 hours out. I was considering going to this lady on yt, http://www.youtube.com/user/naturalhairnskincare?feature=g-high-u,
when my hair gets longer. I haven't researched her yet.
faithVA
Well-Known Member
I forgot you are relaxed. There should be some post around here of relaxed ladies in NoVa for salons. When I get a chance tomorrow I will see what I can find.
spellinto
Well-Known Member
1. Are you relaxed, texlaxed, natural, transitioning, etc: Relaxed
2. Current Hair Length: Waist Length (but probably cutting off a few inches)
3. Any issue(s) you are having with your ends: Chronic split ends
4. What you have tried to improve your ends:
Sealing (no difference regardless of how light/heavy the oil/serum/"other" is)
Longterm bunning (only exacerbated the problem)
More protein
5. What you are going to try to get those healthy ends
My whole approach this stretch will be to reduce manipulation...including less protective styling, less combing, less moisture, less protein...just leaving my hair alone and giving it time to just *be*
Shampooing only 2x a month
Protein DC only 1x a month
Moisturizing only 1-3x a week
Finger comb nightly, comb 1x a week
Less tight protective styling, more loose low manipulation styles
Crosswrap/braid hair nightly
2. Current Hair Length: Waist Length (but probably cutting off a few inches)
3. Any issue(s) you are having with your ends: Chronic split ends
4. What you have tried to improve your ends:
Sealing (no difference regardless of how light/heavy the oil/serum/"other" is)
Longterm bunning (only exacerbated the problem)
More protein
5. What you are going to try to get those healthy ends
My whole approach this stretch will be to reduce manipulation...including less protective styling, less combing, less moisture, less protein...just leaving my hair alone and giving it time to just *be*
Shampooing only 2x a month
Protein DC only 1x a month
Moisturizing only 1-3x a week
Finger comb nightly, comb 1x a week
Less tight protective styling, more loose low manipulation styles
Crosswrap/braid hair nightly
spellinto
Well-Known Member
I've recently trimmed off a chunk of my ends so they look more blunt and uniform. I have no idea how much I've cut off (I really don't pay attention to cm or in...) but I haven't lost any noticeable length. I think I like the blunt look better than having long uneven ends. I'm afraid to wash and air dry though because I don't want my ends to look frazzled again 
faithVA
Well-Known Member
Welcome to the thread.
sissimpson
Well-Known Member
I'd like to join!
1. Are you relaxed, texlaxed, natural, transitioning, etc: Natural
2. Current Hair Length: Very uneven, from necklength at crown, to APL on sides to chin length in front. Also very tangly.
3. Any issue(s) you are having with your ends: Want to keep them healthy as I (slowly) trim to an even length.
4. What you have tried to improve your ends: I try to seal the ends regularly
5. What you are going to try to get those healthy ends: Regular conditioning, rollerset, m&s
Hoping to pick up tips from you ladies!
1. Are you relaxed, texlaxed, natural, transitioning, etc: Natural
2. Current Hair Length: Very uneven, from necklength at crown, to APL on sides to chin length in front. Also very tangly.
3. Any issue(s) you are having with your ends: Want to keep them healthy as I (slowly) trim to an even length.
4. What you have tried to improve your ends: I try to seal the ends regularly
5. What you are going to try to get those healthy ends: Regular conditioning, rollerset, m&s
Hoping to pick up tips from you ladies!
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Evolving78
Well-Known Member
this winter i am using qhemet biologics Alma and Olive heavy cream to moisturize and the twisting butter to seal. my hair really feels nice. i just hate that my baby likes to pull and try to snatch out my hair!
faithVA
Well-Known Member
[USER said:shortdub78;19389919[/USER]]this winter i am using qhemet biologics Alma and Olive heavy cream to moisturize and the twisting butter to seal. my hair really feels nice. i just hate that my baby likes to pull and try to snatch out my hair!
I don't think I've seen your hair in a while. Be glad that you have hair for your baby to pull. And that baby love helps your hair grow faster
sisters248
New Member
Yesterday I cowashed with suave naturals. This morning I moisturized and seal with motions lotion oil and grape seed and argan oil.
spellinto
Well-Known Member
I have a happy update and a disappointing update to share today
Disappointing: I washed my hair yesterday and now my ends look sparse. They don't necessarily look split, just "weathered" and less thick than the rest of my hair. Looks like I may have to keep on trimming
Happy: I made one small change to help me feel better about my hair. I was using a mixed knit scrunchie to make my buns/ponytails, but I've changed to an elastic stretchy headband after seeing my favorite hair youtuber Onika (Shorty2Sweet59) use one to create her bun. I'm excited to see how it will work overtime, but at least my hair won't get caught in the fabric scrunchies anymore. (Yes I know satin ones exist, but I hate them because they have no hold)
Disappointing: I washed my hair yesterday and now my ends look sparse. They don't necessarily look split, just "weathered" and less thick than the rest of my hair. Looks like I may have to keep on trimming
Happy: I made one small change to help me feel better about my hair. I was using a mixed knit scrunchie to make my buns/ponytails, but I've changed to an elastic stretchy headband after seeing my favorite hair youtuber Onika (Shorty2Sweet59) use one to create her bun. I'm excited to see how it will work overtime, but at least my hair won't get caught in the fabric scrunchies anymore. (Yes I know satin ones exist, but I hate them because they have no hold)
cubanspice
Well-Known Member
I really need to join this challenge because this is where most of my problems lie.
sisters248
New Member
Bagging my hair tonight!
Jace032000
Well-Known Member
Please SIGN ME UP!!! LOL---this is my second challenge and I'm committing.
1. Are you relaxed, texlaxed, natural, transitioning, etc. - I am Natural and use the Global Keratin Treatment system
2. Current Hair Length - shoulder length
3. Any issue(s) you are having with your ends - No current issues other than wanting to retain and reduce split ends
4. What you have tried to improve your ends - Moisturize and seal daily and protective styles
5. What you are going to try to get those healthy ends - I am going to be committed and consistent with my regime AND stop using heat so often.
Retention is an ongoing thing so if you join please be committed to updating at least 1x a month - I can commit to posting at least 1 x per month.
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Last relaxer: 2009 BABY!!!
1. Are you relaxed, texlaxed, natural, transitioning, etc. - I am Natural and use the Global Keratin Treatment system
2. Current Hair Length - shoulder length
3. Any issue(s) you are having with your ends - No current issues other than wanting to retain and reduce split ends
4. What you have tried to improve your ends - Moisturize and seal daily and protective styles
5. What you are going to try to get those healthy ends - I am going to be committed and consistent with my regime AND stop using heat so often.
Retention is an ongoing thing so if you join please be committed to updating at least 1x a month - I can commit to posting at least 1 x per month.
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Last relaxer: 2009 BABY!!!
virtuenow
Well-Known Member
Oh, I didn't know you wanted us to post 1x/month, so here I go. I am focused on altogether completely and gently finger detangling. I am getting better and better each week to ensure maximum retention. Last week I was successful at being more gentle w/my back area. Next week I will focus on being more gentle at the front-sides of my hair (the unicorn crowns). This means slowing down, and loosening my grip-- and working out the knot before I "fan"-n pull. Also, I will be better at not popping ends in the back. I want ZERO pops, and I mean it. So that means taking more breaks (stop getting impatient)
kxlot79
Kitchen Mixtress
My hair wants you to adopt it.
In my head, I think this. Then my hands start cramping up and it's like Rice Crispies over here. I gotta up my game for 2014!
In my head, I think this. Then my hands start cramping up and it's like Rice Crispies over here. I gotta up my game for 2014!
Angel of the North
Well-Known Member
It's great to see so many new comers to the group, I'm looking forward to picking up some tips.
Thank you faithVA for rolling over the challenge, I too hope I won't need it for too much longer.
virtuenow that's an excellent idea re: assignments to improve retention, I think that I will have to join you on that. Patience will be my first step.
My update:
Got a TU on the 21st of December with a trim of about an inch or just over, for the first time my stylist had to give me a trim sitting on a stool :woohoo2: however I don't think I've quite made BSL I look like I'm still an inch away but I will do a proper length on my next wash day. My ends are looking healthy at the moment but I don't know how long that's gonna last.
From the next wash day I will be upping my game back to M & S my ends, speaking of which all this talk of caster oil is making me want to revisit it, I didn't like it for my hair it is too thick and makes my hair limp and greasy but it may just do the trick for my ends. On a side note does anyone use JBCO on their ends? How does it compare to the normal caster oil?
Thank you faithVA for rolling over the challenge, I too hope I won't need it for too much longer.
virtuenow that's an excellent idea re: assignments to improve retention, I think that I will have to join you on that. Patience will be my first step.
My update:
Got a TU on the 21st of December with a trim of about an inch or just over, for the first time my stylist had to give me a trim sitting on a stool :woohoo2: however I don't think I've quite made BSL I look like I'm still an inch away but I will do a proper length on my next wash day. My ends are looking healthy at the moment but I don't know how long that's gonna last.
From the next wash day I will be upping my game back to M & S my ends, speaking of which all this talk of caster oil is making me want to revisit it, I didn't like it for my hair it is too thick and makes my hair limp and greasy but it may just do the trick for my ends. On a side note does anyone use JBCO on their ends? How does it compare to the normal caster oil?
faithVA
Well-Known Member
^^ You are welcome
I am setting my focus forward and ridding my mind of the disasters of 2013. Woosah. This weekend I started working on my hair recovery. I took out my extensions and my hair didn't feel too bad.
I did an oil treatment Friday Night. Yesterday I shampooed and DCd for a few hours. I followed that with an overnight DC to see if I can boost the moisture in my hair. I think my hair could suck up a pound of conditioner.
After rinsing, I am trying oil and leave-in on one side and leave-in and oil on the other. I then spritzed with water, put a leave-in and castor oil on my ends and a curling cream to flat twist. Flat twist always show me the condition of my ends.
Over the next few weeks I will be doing a combination of daily moisturizing and sealing, cowashing and extended DCs to boost my moisture. Hopefully, I can have a full recovery of my ends by the end of February.
I am setting my focus forward and ridding my mind of the disasters of 2013. Woosah. This weekend I started working on my hair recovery. I took out my extensions and my hair didn't feel too bad.
I did an oil treatment Friday Night. Yesterday I shampooed and DCd for a few hours. I followed that with an overnight DC to see if I can boost the moisture in my hair. I think my hair could suck up a pound of conditioner.
After rinsing, I am trying oil and leave-in on one side and leave-in and oil on the other. I then spritzed with water, put a leave-in and castor oil on my ends and a curling cream to flat twist. Flat twist always show me the condition of my ends.
Over the next few weeks I will be doing a combination of daily moisturizing and sealing, cowashing and extended DCs to boost my moisture. Hopefully, I can have a full recovery of my ends by the end of February.
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