‍Massage To Your Goal Length & Density | 2025 Challenge

[25InchesStarting'25]

No worries! 200C is 382F, 190C is 374F - that's a good temperature to use

I'm glad that you know exactly what happened with the previous heat damage and is easily avoidable from repeating

"I hope my density is improving. I have unwanted layers. So I’m aiming for a full throughout."
It most likely is, especially now that you'll be massaging routinely. We didn't see how many days per week you're committing to massaging, how many days will you be massaging a week? The week resets on Sunday

I like layers, I'll admire your layers until you cut them away My hair is about the same length all over my head so it will grow out in layers

"I understand why you don’t wash your braids. As soon as I wash these I look like I’ve been running on the playground all day lol. I wish I could allocate time to rebraid my whole head every 3-4 weeks."
I understand! Exactly why I don't wash mine I like Knotless Braids neat and flat, I treat it like "silk pressed" hair. If I experiment with threading in the future, I might wash those because it would suite the hairstyle

How long does it take you to braid your hair? How many braids do you usually do? I'm likely to start with 48-54 braids when I do Knotless Braids in a few months. Since I take mines out within a short time, I don't want the take down to to be more than 3 hours, would be nice to be an 1 hour to 1.5 hour max

"After this style, I’m considering twists, with a little added hair, so I’ll need to redo my whole head."
Redoing twists should save a lot more time than doing braids, I hope you like them

"I probably read it somewhere but can’t recall, are your braids going to be with added hair, or fully homegrown?"
"Knotless Braids" uses added hair, it's called "Knotless" because there is no "knot" at the beginning of the braid like traditional extension braids. I think adding hair protects the ends. I think I will always add hair no matter how long my hair is. You have to make sure not to add too much hair and not products that will cause damage at the root

 

[25InchesStarting'25]

5/7, 5 Minutes

Notes: Electric massage, Inverted (standing), Timer 5 minutes

 

[SmilingElephant]

I massaged today for 5 minutes with my WGO/JBCO

 

[GGsKin]

how many days will you be massaging a week? The week resets on Sunday

I like layers, I'll admire your layers until you cut them away My hair is about the same length all over my head so it will grow out in layers

"As soon as I wash these I look like I’ve been running on the playground all day lol. "

@25InchesStarting'25 This is my current look lol because I washed these braids over the weekend. From this week, I’m massaging every other day.

How long does it take you to braid your hair? How many braids do you usually do? I'm likely to start with 48-54 braids when I do Knotless Braids in a few months. Since I take mines out within a short time, I don't want the take down to to be more than 3 hours, would be nice to be an 1 hour to 1.5 hour max

I don’t think I’ve ever counted before, but I currently have about 100 braids. I just decide how large or small I want my braids when I’m deciding on my style. I don’t pre-part my hair but I do section in quadrants. Braiding my own hair usually takes me a couple of days, but I like to take my time and watch something. My takedowns never feel long because I remove shed hair and any build-up at regular intervals (every 3 or 4 weeks or so). Everything can be removed, washed and dried on the same day.

"After this style, I’m considering twists, with a little added hair, so I’ll need to redo my whole head."
Redoing twists should save a lot more time than doing braids, I hope you like them

Thank you. I haven’t worn twists for years. I’ve been watching a lot of mini twist videos recently, and I’m feeling inspired. Although I have no intention of doing mini twists just yet. In the past, my fine hair and raggedy ends from the occipital bone up, would leave me with deficient scalpy looking twists. So I’ll be adding textured human hair to avoid that.

"I probably read it somewhere but can’t recall, are your braids going to be with added hair, or fully homegrown?"
"Knotless Braids" uses added hair, it's called "Knotless" because there is no "knot" at the beginning of the braid like traditional extension braids. I think adding hair protects the ends. I think I will always add hair no matter how long my hair is. You have to make sure not to add too much hair and not products that will cause damage at the root

Yes, I know too well that too much tension is detrimental. Plus, I don’t like the look of too much hair for amount of hair within a section. I like knotless. I choose not to for myself because my roots just wouldn’t last, and I do love to drag out a style .

 

[25InchesStarting'25]

@25InchesStarting'25 This is my current look lol because I washed these braids over the weekend. From this week, I’m massaging every other day.

We do what we have to for healthy hair
Nice! I hope you reach your growth goals soon with this challenge

I don’t think I’ve ever counted before, but I currently have about 100 braids. I just decide how large or small I want my braids when I’m deciding on my style. I don’t pre-part my hair but I do section in quadrants. Braiding my own hair usually takes me a couple of days, but I like to take my time and watch something. My takedowns never feel long because I remove shed hair and any build-up at regular intervals (every 3 or 4 weeks or so). Everything can be removed, washed and dried on the same day.

Wow, 100, that's great! Two days is not bad!
Since I'll only be wearing mines for about 2 weeks, I'll time myself to improve speed. If I want to get fast enough to braid 50 braids in 1.5 to 2 hours

I just thought of a nice challenge I'll post in the Mini Braids/Twist thread and Grow It Long

Thank you.

Yes, I know too well that too much tension is detrimental. Plus, I don’t like the look of too much hair for amount of hair within a section. I like knotless. I choose not to for myself because my roots just wouldn’t last, and I do love to drag out a style .

...Aww I wish we could wear some together