Sew-in Challenge 2014-2015 (6 months or 9 months)

[Rocky91]

loulou82, your hair looks great! Glad to have you join.
Smiley79, love the install! It blends well.


I'm trying to see if I can get my tracks tightened tomorrow. I think I'll get it cut too. I think I can do another month without any problems.

 

[ceecy29]

I want to join the party !

Current length or starting pic:

Picture attached. After the trim my bangs measure 15 inches and my crown is 17 inches.

Challenge goal:

4 inches

Length of time commitment: (3 months, 6 months, 9 months)

9 months.. but I'm actually weaving for a full year.

Weave style/install hair:

Senghori Shells Natural Rhythms 1B/ 18 inches. Installed 9/13/2014.

Weave regimen:

Moisturize 3x a week
Shampoo and Deep Condition every 2 weeks
Flat iron leave out after each wash... no touch ups between washes
Take Down at 8 weeks
Re-install a week later


Your top weave tip: (any insights you want to share if you've successfully retained length with weaves in the past)

Don't have the anchor braids done too tightly
Take your time during takedown (you don't want to lose all of your progress at the end of the install)
Don't neglect your own hair... continue to mositurize, shampoo and condition.

loulou82 Hello fellow reniece&co'er!!! lol! I will join this challenge hopefully in 2 weeks when I get my install.

 

[HairPleezeGrow]

I want to join the party !

Current length or starting pic:

Picture attached. After the trim my bangs measure 15 inches and my crown is 17 inches.

Challenge goal:

4 inches

Length of time commitment: (3 months, 6 months, 9 months)

9 months.. but I'm actually weaving for a full year.

Weave style/install hair:

Senghori Shells Natural Rhythms 1B/ 18 inches. Installed 9/13/2014.

Weave regimen:

Moisturize 3x a week
Shampoo and Deep Condition every 2 weeks
Flat iron leave out after each wash... no touch ups between washes
Take Down at 8 weeks
Re-install a week later


Your top weave tip: (any insights you want to share if you've successfully retained length with weaves in the past)

Don't have the anchor braids done too tightly
Take your time during takedown (you don't want to lose all of your progress at the end of the install)
Don't neglect your own hair... continue to mositurize, shampoo and condition.

Your install is gorgeous!

 

[HairPleezeGrow]

Here's pics of today's flexirod set. All I put in the hair and my hair was some cantu shea butter leave in. I'm truly enjoying this sew in. I love the heatless styles I can do and it's so simple.

 

[mzpurp]

@HairPleezeGrow Pretty!! I love using flexis on my weave!

I will be joining you ladies pretty soon! I just placed my order from Studio4HairATL.

I got the Brazilian Curly closure 14', 16' bundle, and 18' bundle.

I used the VIRGO coupon code and saved $76, I'm in love already based off of that lolol! Can't wait to see it!

I really wanted to get a protective style bc I'm tired of doing my hair, but I also just booked a trip to the Bahamas for October so of course, I want to put my hair away for that!

Recieved my hair yesterday! There was a delay with my shipment bc of customs.....

I got the above closure and bundles but I'm a little nervous that it won't be enough! These bundles are a little light. So I was thinkin about ordering another bundle just to make sure it will be full like I want it. But I don't know which length I should order. A friend suggested getting another 16' but idk. I have to make a decision soon, most likely will order by the end of the day, just to make sure it arrives in enough time for me to get my hair done for my trip! Help!

 

[Smiley79]

loulou82 love your install. I really want to try that hair next.
Also, what are anchor braids?

 

[HairPleezeGrow]

Recieved my hair yesterday! There was a delay with my shipment bc of customs.....

I got the above closure and bundles but I'm a little nervous that it won't be enough! These bundles are a little light. So I was thinkin about ordering another bundle just to make sure it will be full like I want it. But I don't know which length I should order. A friend suggested getting another 16' but idk. I have to make a decision soon, most likely will order by the end of the day, just to make sure it arrives in enough time for me to get my hair done for my trip! Help!

Ooooh can't wait to see pics. Can you show us what the hair looks like? I'd say yes order another bundle just in case. You would rather have more than you need then not enough. I would go with another 18".

 

[mzpurp]

<--- closure
<--- 16
< -- 18

I unwrapped the bundles last night and the hair is soft and I like the curl to it. No shedding from what I could tell, although I will be sealing the wefts.

I think you're right about getting another 18' since the longer the hair, the lighter the bundle.

@HairPleezeGrow

 

[HairPleezeGrow]

<--- closure
<--- 16
< -- 18

I unwrapped the bundles last night and the hair is soft and I like the curl to it. No shedding from what I could tell, although I will be sealing the wefts.

I think you're right about getting another 18' since the longer the hair, the lighter the bundle.

@HairPleezeGrow

This is some gorgeous hair!

 

[Smiley79]

Am I the only one who hates how my scalp feels after I wash my sew in? That damp feeling.

 

[bluediamond0829]

I get mine done next week on Saturday. I can't wait. I have to dye the next two bundles I thought the color was a little too black so I found a really nice Dazzling Brown color. I'm happy with the color and its great for a fall color.

http://www.sallybeauty.com/hair-col...ml#q=color&prefn1=brand&prefv1=DARKLV&start=5

 

[loulou82]

Rocky91 Thanks for the welcome!

ceecy29 Thank you! That rock wall is a dead giveaway huh.

HairPleezeGrow Thanks! Your flexi rod set came out great. That's my go to style.

Smiley79 You should try it. I was thinking of ordering KCY but decided to go back to SS. My last batch lasted 2 installs before I turned it into a U part wig. For this current install I didn't split or seal the wefts... just clarified and conditoned the day off. Hopefully it holds up.

 

[Kentmane]

Checking in ladies.

Had my install done on Saturday, 24, 20, 18 straight.
On the plus side, when my stylist saw my hair she said it had grown a lot in 8 weeks. My edges were also getting fuller.

I wanted something different, however it's a bit long than I expected!!! I am 5 2. But I do look good according to my teenage daughters ;-)

Oh well nice to look glamorous once in a while. I have to keep it in a bun at work.

But I am liking what it is doing for my hair i.e no manipulation = more growth

 

[ImanAdero]

Still haven't washed my hair...

I should probably get my life together lol.

 

[ceecy29]

ceecy29 Thank you! That rock wall is a dead giveaway huh.

Haha!! loulou82 it was a few things but once I saw that shescentit, I was def. sure!!!

What are you using to moisturize your hair underneath?

 

[Kerryann]

<--- closure
<--- 16
< -- 18

I unwrapped the bundles last night and the hair is soft and I like the curl to it. No shedding from what I could tell, although I will be sealing the wefts.

I think you're right about getting another 18' since the longer the hair, the lighter the bundle.

@HairPleezeGrow

I have this same hair in for the last month and some. This was my first weave install in years. I ordered 4 bundles and a closer 16 18 20 22 and 24.. I colored the hair but I did not seal the weft because I didn't know I should've d one that.
Funny story I did the microwave method and had an accident doing it so I melted the closer smh.
The hair does shed but it was my fault for not sealing it. I will order more hair from them next time.
My next install should be around November but I will be purchasing hair from Ali Queen hair Product. I heard their hair is really good but I want a Bob with Peruvian Body wave hair

 

[Kerryann]

This is the hair but I need to cowash it

 

[loulou82]

ceecy29 rock wall... shescentit... we got some hawk eyes 'round here. I'm currently moisturizing with Komaza Care Coconut Curl Lotion and Komaza Care Shea Butter Lotion (then sealing with an oil mix). I'm almost out of both and will be switching to Purabody Naturals Murumuru Moisture Milk. I'm doing a SSI BF haul and picking up the Curl Moist, Moisture Mist, Coco Cream LI and Cowash. The stylist said I need to focus on moisture.

Kerryann You burned the closure. Oh no! I've heard good things about Ali's Queen too.

As for me, I washed on Sunday after 2 weeks and all was good. Too lazy to blow out my leave out so I rocked a turban style.

 

[HairPleezeGrow]

So I colored my hair last night (just the bottom portion kind of an "ombre" except I had no clue what I was doing as the hair was still sewn in lol. I tried to get some good pics but these were the best I could get. I also did my daughters hair last night and my sisters wig today.

 

[kandegirl]

You look beautiful. What's the specs on the hair please and thanks!

hairpleezegroq, Thanks!

I don't get my mentions for some reason.

It was some curly beauty supply hair. Only lasted 4 weeks and that's only b/c I know how to strectch out hair. Tangled very badly.

I'll try any hair as long as it's the curl pattern I like and like how it feels.

Now it's relaxer time then back up into some virgin body wave hair I have (now this hair is over a year old).

 

[ceecy29]

ceecy29 rock wall... shescentit... we got some hawk eyes 'round here. I'm currently moisturizing with Komaza Care Coconut Curl Lotion and Komaza Care Shea Butter Lotion (then sealing with an oil mix). I'm almost out of both and will be switching to Purabody Naturals Murumuru Moisture Milk. I'm doing a SSI BF haul and picking up the Curl Moist, Moisture Mist, Coco Cream LI and Cowash. The stylist said I need to focus on moisture.

loulou82 LHCFBI for real!

Glad you mentioned komaza, I have a lot of that to use up and my R&Co stylist did emphasize moisture for me, as well, but I know they recommend a shescentit moisturizing spray and the njoy growth oil for sealing. So I will use up my komaza; I think I have califia moisturizing spray, shea butter lotion, jojoba lotion and their growth oil before moving on to the recommended products.

10/9/14 can't come quick enough, excited to start this phase of my journey.

 

[Rocky91]

Getting my tracks tightened up and the hair cut tomorrow. We will see how short tho because doing a high bun has been super convenient.
I am def getting some color tho, very bored with this color.

I really can't wait to take it out and find out I'm apl. That's what attracted me to weaves, reading old threads where ppl were like 2 installs got me to apl, skipped shoulder length. That's what I'm talking about. I have no patience for in between lengths

 

[loulou82]

ceecy29

Is your appt on 10/9?
I really like the Califia Spray. I may pick that up too on BF.

I'm going to make my own sulfur based oil. I looked at NJoy oil's ingredients and I have all but two in my stash. It's not financially prudent of me to buy it when I can purchase the sublimed sulfur and make multiple batches for less.

Has anyone checked out kibibihair on Instagram? She posted her 6 month sew in results and she retained all of her growth. Her hair looks great.

 

[HairPleezeGrow]

ceecy29

Is your appt on 10/9?
I really like the Califia Spray. I may pick that up too on BF.

I'm going to make my own sulfur based oil. I looked at NJoy oil's ingredients and I have all but two in my stash. It's not financially prudent of me to buy it when I can purchase the sublimed sulfur and make multiple batches for less.

Has anyone checked out kibibihair on Instagram? She posted her 6 month sew in results and she retained all of her growth. Her hair looks great.

Yes her hair is gorgeous! I hope I get that type of retention.

 

[ImanAdero]

Washed and deep conditioned last night. I probably didn't get my scalp all that well because I just bent my head over in the tub and didn't take a whole shower.

But I deep condition and this hair looks and feels so much better. I keep forgetting that I do have to treat this weave as I would my actual hair.

I'm good about moisturizing my own hair, but I don't consistently Cowash the weave. Either way it feels much better than It had and I'm gonna just keep trying to moisturize more often.

PS- I feel like I should have more "new growth" at 4 weeks, but I'll deal. I'm taking a hair skin and nails vitamin from Target... I'll finish the bottle and see what happens though.

 

[Rocky91]

Got my bob and it's super cute!!

 

[HairPleezeGrow]

Got my bob and it's super cute!!

Where da pics?

 

[Bun Mistress]

My leave out hair has out grown my curly weave. Take down day is Oct 21 if I make it that long.

 

[ceecy29]

ceecy29

Is your appt on 10/9?
I really like the Califia Spray. I may pick that up too on BF.

I'm going to make my own sulfur based oil. I looked at NJoy oil's ingredients and I have all but two in my stash. It's not financially prudent of me to buy it when I can purchase the sublimed sulfur and make multiple batches for less.

Has anyone checked out kibibihair on Instagram? She posted her 6 month sew in results and she retained all of her growth. Her hair looks great.

Yeah loulou82 I get my sew in on that day. I had a wet assessment and blow out at my last visit. Our hair looks similar!!!

I, too, have the ingredients to make a sulfur oil, but I'm just worried about the smell and wondering if Njoy somehow figured out how to mask it.

Just checked out Kibibihair and OMG!!! That's all the motivation I need to stick to this. If I get antsy, I'll have her comparison picture as motivation to keep going.

 

[HairPleezeGrow]

I went to a wedding yesterday and styled my sew in with a curling wand (just a light curl). I just put my hair in bantu knots so stay tuned for my bko on Tuesday.

The wand


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