Luscious Healthy Ends Challenge 2015/2016

[faithVA]

This challenge is for everyone who wants to focus on healthier ends. We know our hair is always growing and that healthy ends are key to retention.

This challenge is for you if you...
1. had healthy ends but damaged them in some way
2. have ends that are dry, brittle, bushy
3. have ends that are thin, breaking or brittle
4. have breakage you just want to get rid of
5. have healthy ends and want to keep them that way
6. or fill in the blank

To join, post
1. Are you relaxed, texlaxed, natural, transitioning, etc
2. Current Hair Length
3. Why are you joining this challenge?
4. What have you tried to improve your ends?
5. What are you going to try to get those healthy ends?
6. Will you update us 1x a month?

Retention is an ongoing thing so if you join please be committed to updating at least 1x a month.

Challengers
AbsyBlvd
Anonymous53
Babygrowth
Beautified16
Blackeyes31626
claud-uk
EbonyBunny
EnExitStageLeft
FitChick
flyygirlll2
FitChick
FollicleFanatic
ForTheLoveOfHair20
FoxxyLocs
greenandchic
Golden75
ILuvCurls
IronButterfly
Joigirl
KiWiStyle
LivingInPeace
Loving
meka72
*Michelle*
MileHighDiva
missbugg21
mshoneyfly
neicy8892
PlainJane
Pennefeather
Prettymetty
Renewed1
RozLewis
shortdub78
silenttulip
SimplyWhole
stephshe
Sweetg
toaster
TraciChanel
tsmith
tuffCookie
whosthatcurl
ZebraPrintLover

 

[faithVA]

To join, post
1. Are you relaxed, texlaxed, natural, transitioning, etc Natural

2. Current Hair Length
EL

3. Why are you joining this challenge?
My ends have always suffered. I need to give them constant attention so I can retain more and hit SL in 2015 and get as close as possible to APL

4. What have you tried to improve your ends?
The list is too long. I had severe mechanical damage in 2013, so I spent all of 2014 doing S&D and dusting with my split ender. I keep my ends tucked away in flat twists. I do a protein treatment once a month.

5. What are you going to try to get those healthy ends?
I'm doing MHM to increase the hydration levels of my hair. I'm continuing to S&D. I will continue to do monthly protein treatments and to keep my ends tucked away. And during this cold winter I am doing LOCO. I am going to try to dust on the lunar schedule.

6. Will you update us 1x a month? Yes

 

[KiWiStyle]

1. Are you relaxed, texlaxed, natural, transitioning, etc: Transitioning.

2. Current Hair Length: SL

3. Why are you joining this challenge? I'm joining this thread because the nape of my head looks like a rat has been chewing at it. I need to stop the breakage and improve my ends so It'll catch up with the rest.

4. What have you tried to improve your ends? EVERYTHING! moisture/protein balance, henna, trimming and protective styling exclusively.

5. What are you going to try to get those healthy ends? Continue the above and ask for help.

6. Will you update us 1x a month? ABSOLUTELY!

Sent from my SM-N900V using LHCF

 

[Prettymetty]

Saving my spot

 

[Evolving78]

In like Flinn!

 

[Evolving78]

Double post

 

[Evolving78]

In like Flinn!

1. Are you relaxed, texlaxed, natural, transitioning, etc Relaxed 2. Current Hair Length SL3. Why are you joining this challenge? Trying to not trim as often to retain length. 4. Protective styling, etc.. 5. Bunning, no heat for 6 months no major trimming for 3 months. 6. Will you update us 1x a month? Yes

 

[ItsMeLilLucky]

I'm going save this spot right here girl, I'll be back.

 

[tuffCOOKiE]

i really hope everyone in fact comes back..

To join, post
1. Are you relaxed, texlaxed, natural, transitioning, etc
Natural

2. Current Hair Length - APL

3. Why are you joining this challenge? - MY ends have been thinning a lot
4. What have you tried to improve your ends? - with bunning but it jacked up my edges
5. What are you going to try to get those healthy ends? I need to find a new moisturizer that makes my hair a little more pliable. I have no patience for finger detangling so I need a detangler.
6. Will you update us 1x a month? Sure

 

[Prettymetty]

1. Are you relaxed, texlaxed, natural, transitioning, etc
Natural
2. Current Hair Length
Apl
3. Why are you joining this challenge?
I want to maintain thick ends as I grow out my hair
4. What have you tried to improve your ends?
Protective styles (wigs and buns), protein after each wash and aloe juice as a detangler
5. What are you going to try to get those healthy ends?
I will try adding argan oil to my shampoo and conditioner
6. Will you update us 1x a month?
Absolutely

 

[toaster]

To join, post
1. Are you relaxed, texlaxed, natural, transitioning, etc

I'm natural

2. Current Hair Length

Midback or waist length, not sure

3. Why are you joining this challenge?

Because I've been wearing my hair out more and want to ensure that my ends stay healthy.

4. What have you tried to improve your ends?

I have started applying extra leave in on my ends and sealing with pure shea butter. So far, so good.

5. What are you going to try to get those healthy ends?

Keep up what I'm already doing, be gentle when detangling, etc.

6. Will you update us 1x a month?

Absolutely.

 

[ItsMeLilLucky]

I'm baaack. Okay now down to business.

1. Are you relaxed, texlaxed, natural, transitioning, etc: Texlaxed baby;-)

2. Current Hair Length: Neck - length, I'll know more once I take these mini-braids out lol

3. Why are you joining this challenge? Well considering I bleached and texlaxed within 2 weeks of each process (naughty girl) after 4 years of being natural, I figure I need to make it up to Sybil (my hair) and get back on the right track.

4. What have you tried to improve your ends? Mini-braids, chop-chopping those raggedy ends, avj-water spray, seal with butter(almond Jai Butter) oil(jbco and/or sweet almond oil), and grease (strictly the ends, the blue colored Blue Magic) and lastly, wigs

5. What are you going to try to get those healthy ends? Wash 1x a week, alternate between protein and moisturizing deep-conditioners. Apply the above in #4 on an as needed basis.

6. Will you update us 1x a month? You bet your biscuits.

 

[NappyNelle]

I'm in! I will be back with my info.

1. Are you relaxed, texlaxed, natural, transitioning, etc
Natural

2. Current Hair Length
BSL+

3. Why are you joining this challenge?
I want to maximize retention and care for dry ends.

4. What have you tried to improve your ends?
Moisturizing and sealing, dusting, protective styling, and lots of protein treatments.

5. What are you going to try to get those healthy ends?
I will be more consistent with sealing my ends with pomades and shea butter, and pinning my ends up more often.

6. Will you update us 1x a month?
Yes

 

[TeeKay21]

My ends are turrble right now! Saving my spot!

ETA: I forgot to come back!! Here's my info:

1. Are you relaxed, texlaxed, natural, transitioning, etc
Relaxed

2. Current Hair Length
Shoulder Length

3. Why are you joining this challenge?
Ends got damaged from wearing sock buns every day to work.

4. What have you tried to improve your ends?
Baggying and braiding the ends while in a bun (Have to wear buns for work)

5. What are you going to try to get those healthy ends?
Try to find a way to have a ponytail where I can secure the ends without damaging them.

6. Will you update us 1x a month?
I will try. I have to travel a lot, but will definitely make the effort!

 

[greenandchic]

1. Are you relaxed, texlaxed, natural, transitioning, etc
Texlaxed

2. Current Hair Length
Mid back length - I think

3. Why are you joining this challenge?
I want to maximize retention and care for dry ends.

4. What have you tried to improve your ends?
Moisturizing and sealing. Dust as needed. Protective styling and protein.

5. What are you going to try to get those healthy ends?
I will be more consistent with sealing and dusting.

6. Will you update us 1x a month?
Yes

 

[PlainJane]

I need this challenge!

1. Are you relaxed, texlaxed, natural, transitioning, etc?
- Transitioning (11 months post)

2. Current Hair Length
-APL (not full)

3. Why are you joining this challenge?
- since deciding to transition, I concentrated on my roots too much and neglected my ends and they've suffered.

4. What have you tried to improve your ends?
- honestly, nothing

5. What are you going to try to get those healthy ends?
-no heat, only comb on wash days, goodbye denman, DC weekly, dust, moisturize and heavy seal more than just on wash days, no more tucking ends in hair tie when I bun, actually hide them at night instead of just throwing my bonnet on.

6. Will you update us 1x a month?
I plan to update at least once a week or every time I do something to keep my ends healthy.

 

[faithVA]

I need this challenge!

1. Are you relaxed, texlaxed, natural, transitioning, etc?
- Transitioning (11 months post)

2. Current Hair Length
-APL (not full)

3. Why are you joining this challenge?
- since deciding to transition, I concentrated on my roots too much and neglected my ends and they've suffered.

4. What have you tried to improve your ends?
- honestly, nothing

5. What are you going to try to get those healthy ends?
-no heat, only comb on wash days, goodbye denman, DC weekly, dust, moisturize and heavy seal more than just on wash days, no more tucking ends in hair tie when I bun, actually hide them at night instead of just throwing my bonnet on.

6. Will you update us 1x a month?
I plan to update at least once a week or every time I do something to keep my ends healthy.

Thanks for joining PlainJane and for your honesty

If you post often that would be a big help to me to keep this thread alive. It gets quiet in here during the year. I need to commit to being more active in here as well.

 

[Lanea87]

Add me as usual.

1. I am natural, since May 2013

2. IDK, received a cut on 11/13/14

3. Any issue(s) you are having with your ends- No not at the moment, I literally got my hair cut so they are fresh. I just wanna keep it that way.

5. What you are going to try to get those healthy ends.
M&S, dust at home when needed, and weekly DCs.

 

[Rozlewis]

Please count me in.

1. I am texlaxed

2. Current Hair Length - APL

3. Why are you joining this challenge - I need to focus on the health of my ends to retain length.


4. What have you tried to improve your ends? Protective styling, daily M&S, just plain ole TLC.

5. What are you going to try to get those healthy ends? No heat, low manipulation, dust ends every 9 weeks, M&S daily, hide ends, GHE

6. Will you update us 1x a month? I will update monthly.

 

[toaster]

Even though I love my twist outs as it gets cooler I'll probably only wear my hair out and down two times a week. If I'm wearing a sweater or a bunch of layers I just want my hair up and out of my way. I also like my twist out ponytails because then it still appears like my hair is long but it's not rubbing on anything.

 

[Evolving78]

faithVA
I tried that warming up the conditioner in the microwave! I liked that a lot!

 

[faithVA]

shortdub78;20804775[/USER]]faithVA
I tried that warming up the conditioner in the microwave! I liked that a lot!

Very cool. I didn't think it would be better than using my heat cap or dryer but for my hair it did turn out to be better. I was surprised.

 

[Barbara]

Bumping . . .

 

[greenandchic]

I'm always looking for moisturizers and oils/butters to seal my ends with. Does anyone have any favorites?

 

[Pennefeather]

]To join, post
1. Are you relaxed, texlaxed, natural, transitioning, etc
Relaxed

2. Current Hair Length
Shoulder

3. Why are you joining this challenge?
I need to be gentler with my ends.

4. What have you tried to improve your ends?
gentle handling, moisturizers

5. What are you going to try to get those healthy ends?
more ayurvedic oils, and sealing with shea, plus better detangling techniques

6. Will you update us 1x a month.
Yes

 

[Babygrowth]

I'm in.
1. Are you relaxed, texlaxed, natural, transitioning, etc
Texlaxed

2. Current Hair Length
Shoulder, CBL

3. Why are you joining this challenge?
I want to extend my trims and improve retention.

4. What have you tried to improve your ends?
Heavy sealing, detangling on dry hair (fail), frequent trims

5. What are you going to try to get those healthy ends?
more adamant about heavy sealing, trying Shea butter mixes, detangling on wet hair with loads of conditioner (works well for me don't know why I stopped), protein on ends every wash

6. Will you update us 1x a month. Sure will

 

[Prettymetty]

I bought some Nutiva coconut oil today for my prepoos I just have to remember not to use it on really cold days

 

[Joigirl]

1. Are you relaxed, texlaxed, natural, transitioning, etc

Natural

2. Current Hair Length

BSL


3. Why are you joining this challenge?

My biggest challenge is SSKs. I wear WNGs most of the time and the knots are coming in earnest now.

4. What have you tried to improve your ends?

Not much yet. SSKs are fairly normal, but I want to reduce them.

5. What are you going to try to get those healthy ends?

Oil Rinsing, washing in sections and moisturizing my ends more often.

6. Will you update us 1x a month? Retention is an ongoing thing so if you join please be committed to updating at least 1x a month.

 

[Prettymetty]

I'm always looking for moisturizers and oils/butters to seal my ends with. Does anyone have any favorites?

I don't use any butters, but my oils are evoo, coconut and argan oil. My leave ins are Neutrogena silk touch and Hello Hydration mixed with aloe juice (best slip ever).

 

[Evolving78]

I'm always looking for moisturizers and oils/butters to seal my ends with. Does anyone have any favorites?

grapeseed and avocado oil is nice!