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June Update: Texlaxed June 6


First pic march, second june, yes same nightgown, my mommy gave it to me, its soft, comfortable, washed and i love it :love2:....as well as my progress...keep up the good growing ladies :wiggle:
 

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Hi there. I hope it is not too late to join in. Even if it is, I would like to join in spirit.

Here is my regimen effective today:

Shampoo-Dr. Bronner Peppermint or Eucalyptus

Conditioner-TJ Nourish Conditioner for CW

Weekly DC-Eggs+TJ leave in for one hour + Beer rinse (good old Michelob) -tried this yesterday (it went GREAT)

Rinse-Beer Rinse (herbs+ACV+beer)

Daily moisture-Aloe vera+castor oil

Seal-Aura Glow (I use the Coconut scent on my body, so I figured why not try it on my hair)

Protect with a wig, and keep my fingers crossed

So, I will CW daily; weekly shampoo then DC; then rinse with special beer rinse; then rebraid hair; use spray and seal; then go
((After months of trying different conditioners, shampoos, moisturizers, bandwagons; I will just use this simple regimen based on what got my natural hair to its longest length before))
peace...

Oh, the herbs I use: chamomile, catnip, nettle, peppermint, lavendar buds, horsetail, rosemary, hibicus, calendula, and occassionally rose petals
 
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I can never remember to update here.

I had great progress -- you can see the photos on my profile
I am co-washing right now.
Will co-wash agan on Tuesday
Hope I will not need a trim until Oct, My B-day Yall!

Side Note: I have been Messy bunning since early May.
 
Washed with Nexxus Clarifying, DC with Silicon Mix, HR LTR Leave In (thanks Your Cheeziness), and sealed with JBCO!!!!

My hair feels so good!
 
UpDaTe: I washed, DC'ed, and twisted my hair tonight. I lost a lot of hair but I keep telling myself that it's because I haven't thoroughly de-tangled in a month.
 
I relaxed 3 weeks early. I was on a 14 week stretch. I wear sew-ins as a protective style. Kinky twist as PS starting in July.

Finally a decent ponytail!
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APL here I come!
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Definitely waiting for ajacks update...your hair is lush :love:
 
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I'm excited for my protective style which will be kinky twist for the next 6 months because:

I will be able to apply my growth aides easily

I get to baggy my whole head at night without worrying how my hair will look in the morning

Wash and deep condition often AND just wake up and GO!

I ALWAYS retain a lot of length with them in, so I suggest this PS to the ladies wanting APL in '09.
 
Just trying to be consistent with moisturizing. I've been sealing the ends with castor oil/ coconut oil. For a while my hair didn't move a millimeter but last time I checked it looked like it grew a little. My official 3 month check in is on the 25th so I'll post pics then.
 
SouthernStunner said:
My apologies for not listing the winners of the 3 trivia questions but here they are:

1. Shay 72
2. The Princess
3. Roses Black


ROSES BLACK PLEASE PM ME WITH YOUR ADDRESS!
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Got it thanks :)

YAY after fighting with my hair half the night last night this is lovely.

My relaxer stretch is almost done I'm so happy. My NG is really pretty but it has been fighting back like whoa.
 
DaPPeR said:
I relaxed 3 weeks early. I was on a 14 week stretch. I wear sew-ins as a protective style. Kinky twist as PS starting in July.

Finally a decent ponytail!
366571372.jpg


APL here I come!
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Definitely waiting for ajacks update...your hair is lush :love:
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Your pony tail does look nice. :grin:
 
loulou82 said:
UpDaTe: I washed, DC'ed, and twisted my hair tonight. I lost a lot of hair but I keep telling myself that it's because I haven't thoroughly de-tangled in a month.
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Yeah, you only losing shed hair, since you haven't detangled in a month. I have to tell myself that. Even though I call myself detangling at home, I still don't get all the shed hair out, like my hairdresser do. So when I go to her once a month, its needed. Even then its not alot.
 
Just checkin in...Im 7 weeks post. I stop doing 12 week stretches, so I have 3 more weeks to go. 10 weeks is alot better. NG is getting hard to manange, since im doing alot more running. Someone told me yesterday, I need to go get my hair done. I replied im good, (it was a dude, I replied with the usual, my S.O. not complaining, nor do I sleep with you) my girls was like, girl you good, it just that we are working out more, and they hair look the same. They were like, if you get a relaxer now, you might overprocess...I told them don't worry, Im not getting a relaxer, in 3 weeks, I will, we all laughed. They too, trying to get healthy, long hair.

Boys sometimes...do they think before they speak.....
 
Hi all,

I think I was too late to get in on this challenge, so I'm kind of unofficially working on this. I've been transitioning for over a year now. I had braids for a number of months and when I took em out I had more natural than relaxed hair, and it was longer than ever. I researched a lot and found you all, so voila! I realized that I could keep it natural. Would have started a new thread, but thought since anyone in the same boat would more than likely be here...

Here's the problem. I have type 4 a-z neck length, almost shoulder length hair. It shrinks to a twa which looks beautiful on some, but ridiculous on me. I end up looking 12, which won't work since I need to be interview ready. I don't want to use heat anymore- that was the cause of most of my breakage in the past. I love the look that a dry cornrow-out gives me, but that's after flat ironing of course. I tried it wet after correcting a ph and moisture problem and got ta-da! A very well-formed twa.

How can I stretch this stuff without heat??? I haven't found a workable solution after combing threads and other sites. I don't want to have to resort to braids, weaves or wigs. (I could just be wavering in devotion here too. I had no idea hair could be this exhausting.)
 
Pandora1975 said:
Hi all,

I think I was too late to get in on this challenge, so I'm kind of unofficially working on this. I've been transitioning for over a year now. I had braids for a number of months and when I took em out I had more natural than relaxed hair, and it was longer than ever. I researched a lot and found you all, so voila! I realized that I could keep it natural. Would have started a new thread, but thought since anyone in the same boat would more than likely be here...

Here's the problem. I have type 4 a-z neck length, almost shoulder length hair. It shrinks to a twa which looks beautiful on some, but ridiculous on me. I end up looking 12, which won't work since I need to be interview ready. I don't want to use heat anymore- that was the cause of most of my breakage in the past. I love the look that a dry cornrow-out gives me, but that's after flat ironing of course. I tried it wet after correcting a ph and moisture problem and got ta-da! A very well-formed twa.

How can I stretch this stuff without heat??? I haven't found a workable solution after combing threads and other sites. I don't want to have to resort to braids, weaves or wigs. (I could just be wavering in devotion here too. I had no idea hair could be this exhausting.)
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welcome! you could try banding your hair or putting it in big twists overnight to stretch out the length. banding is putting your hair in sections and taking ponytail holders, wrapping them throughout the ponytail until you get to the end. check this thread on banding out.
hope this helps (HTH)

http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=254587&highlight=banding
 
So I guess I'll start updating as well. Like I said before I've been airdrying. After I airdry I apply a bit of coconut oil for shine and then use my caruso steam rollers. To speed up the drying process I sit under the dryer for 20 min. My curls come out tighter and my hair is completely dry. These are a few pics of what my hair looks like right after I take them out and also a pic of what my hair looks like after I've wrapped it and slept on it.
 

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I am currently 11 weeks post. I was going to stretch to 16 weeks, but now I think I am going to 24 weeks. I'm not sure if I can make APL by December yet, but when on my next touch -up I will straighten my hair to get a better idea if I will be able to or not.
 
Can you wash kinky twists extensions without them unraveling??

I have been using ORS dry shampoo.

My hair has been up for 2 1/2wks and it need to be shampoo. But I don't want to redo for another week, this is just a hectic week for me and I don't have the time.
 
Blkrose said:
June Update: Texlaxed June 6


First pic march, second june, yes same nightgown, my mommy gave it to me, its soft, comfortable, washed and i love it :love2:....as well as my progress...keep up the good growing ladies :wiggle:
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Nice progress, Your pony is def. getting longer. It's getting thicker too.:yep:



ajacks said:
I'm relaxing on Wednesday, so I should have updates at the end of the week!
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Can't wait to see your update pics.!!



DaPPeR said:
I relaxed 3 weeks early. I was on a 14 week stretch. I wear sew-ins as a protective style. Kinky twist as PS starting in July.

Finally a decent ponytail!
366571372.jpg


APL here I come!
366571139.jpg


Definitely waiting for ajacks update...your hair is lush :love:
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That's some nice progress!:yep: I can't wait till my pony gets longer.



complexsimplicity said:
So I guess I'll start updating as well. Like I said before I've been airdrying. After I airdry I apply a bit of coconut oil for shine and then use my caruso steam rollers. To speed up the drying process I sit under the dryer for 20 min. My curls come out tighter and my hair is completely dry. These are a few pics of what my hair looks like right after I take them out and also a pic of what my hair looks like after I've wrapped it and slept on it.
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Great progress, keep up the good work!!!
 
Hey ladies,

I've been keeping my hair hidden for the last month or so. Peacock twist....donut bun and wig. I am trying not to wear the wig as much so it's been 85% bun and peacock twist.

Good so far...i look forward to what i retain at the end of the year.
 
Minnie said:
Can you wash kinky twists extensions without them unraveling??

I have been using ORS dry shampoo.

My hair has been up for 2 1/2wks and it need to be shampoo. But I don't want to redo for another week, this is just a hectic week for me and I don't have the time.
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Mine slipped everytime water hit it. I had to get them redone alot cause I refuse to not co-wash. That was the longest 8 weeks of my life.
 
Minnie said:
Can you wash kinky twists extensions without them unraveling??

I have been using ORS dry shampoo.

My hair has been up for 2 1/2wks and it need to be shampoo. But I don't want to redo for another week, this is just a hectic week for me and I don't have the time.
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I've had 4 installs of kinky twists since joining the board and all of my twists held up for 6-8 weeks before loosening at the root not unraveling at the ends. My ends are dipped in hot water so that prevents unraveling. Some slippage is inevitable because your hair is also growing in the process. But keep them from slipping I limited full blown washes to every 2 weeks and either used witch hazel and a cotton ball to get rid of build up off my scalp of did conditioner washes but focusing on my scalp and letting them air dry in a pony tail or bun. I have a fotki album that documented my first set of twists. You have to be logged into Fotki.

http://public.fotki.com/loulou82/2008/mini-update--twists/
 
Thank you SouthernStunnner and LouLou for responding.

Lou Lou I read your response too late. The lady at the salon did not dip the hair in hot water like they do reg individuals.

Anyway I had to wash, they were beginning to smell and itch like crazy. The twist did not slip but quite a few of the twist part unraveled. I'm just going to wear a cute scarf or headband. I refuse to take down right, I have not gotten my money's worth ($175). These braids will last until Sunday.
 
I have been so MIA,but I just moved to super hot Miami. The humidity here is doing weird stuff to my hair-it will NOT stay curled outside-so it always looks like a flat wrap :wallbash:. I took out kinky twists about 7 weeks ago and I had a major setback-a lock of hair broke off in the middle. I relaxed my hair a week later and was happy with the length besides that 1 spot but as time wore on I couldn't take it anymore and went and got a cut. So I lost about 2-3 inches. I'll post before and after the trim when I get home tonight. I really don't even feel like updating-my 2 year hair anniversary just passed. I know later I'll be happy about the trim-my hair does look healthier and I didnt want to trim in October-so yeah trying to focus on the bright side. Sorry for rambling ladies
 
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