SL 2014

I've been taking these hair and nail vitamins for a lol over a week and I see growth already! How exciting! I died my hair so I can better track my results.
 
I'm in marley twists for a few weeks. I don't think my hair was too happy about being straight. I didn't get a chance to pamper my hair like a wanted before putting the twists in (I had to escape my apartment due to a nasty visitor and use my cousins products) and I had quite a bit of small broken hairs during the install. I don't think it's like full blown breakage. I didn't use my own products to wash and condition so my hair was drier than usual and the manipulation of parting and twisting didn't help I'm sure. All the more reason I should probably leave it alone for a couple weeks.
 
I play in my hair too much :(

While installing twists with extension, I found a spot that broke all the way down to about 2"!!!! :( :( It's the spot I always nervously pull on.

With that, decided to go into longterm PS mode.

THe twists took took about 4 hrs to install so I might continue these for a while or figure something else out. Gotta hide it. I'll have a bald spot before long and NEVER reach full SL!
 
hnntrr said:
So weird feeling hair on my shoulders when I wash my hair.
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hnntrr child that's what I aspire to!! It should feel awesome, not weird! And you don't even stretch your hair, I think. Good for you.

I really sat on it and I am taking down my braids next week. That'll make it about 7 weeks. While I'll love to have it in longer, I don't trust it. I need to follow my gut and really baby my hair before another install. I want to super deep condition my new growth and hair too. I'll post pictures.

And after I evaluate where my hair is, I'll consider getting braids again for the rest of winter through the end of March. Maybe extend wearing braids for 10 weeks.

I am still not getting a relaxer either!!
 
DarkJoy said:
I play in my hair too much :( While installing twists with extension, I found a spot that broke all the way down to about 2"!!!! :( :( It's the spot I always nervously pull on. With that, decided to go into longterm PS mode. THe twists took took about 4 hrs to install so I might continue these for a while or figure something else out. Gotta hide it. I'll have a bald spot before long and NEVER reach full SL!
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Is your hair long enough to pin back completely? When you have the urge to play in it you would have to unpin it and everything.
 
iVR said:
Is your hair long enough to pin back completely? When you have the urge to play in it you would have to unpin it and everything.
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Thanks for the suggestions iVR. Unfortunately, it's way too short to pull back. For now I'll play with twists and maybe crochet braids for the next couple months. I appreciate the advice and will def do so when it's longer.

As aside, I sure did catch myself trying to pull on the spot while driving and while bored several other Times. The twists halted me in my tracks! Had no idea I was doing that so much as a nervous tick. :ohwell:

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Dealing with a serious dry broken spot on my left side nape. Not sure whats causing it. Boo. :( will try a protein treat this weekend. Setback so early in the year already. Boo.
 
Wenbev said:
Dealing with a serious dry broken spot on my left side nape. Not sure whats causing it. Boo. :( will try a protein treat this weekend. Setback so early in the year already. Boo.
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Hopefully you figure out what's the culprit and your nape recovers nicely.
 
Confused. If you're an inch from CBL then you must be SL right? Or can you be SL and not CBL? Or can you be CBL but not SL?
 
Wenbev said:
Dealing with a serious dry broken spot on my left side nape. Not sure whats causing it. Boo. :( will try a protein treat this weekend. Setback so early in the year already. Boo.
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Odd thought here. Do you rinse leaning back in the shower most of the time? If so, maybe you're not fully rinsing out product? You may be at ths point where you have to start.lifting your hair at the nape to thoroughly rinse maybe
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cwmarie said:
Is it a bob type cut? Super long in the front , super short in the back? Lol
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I mean if you pulled your nape to the front and you're an inch or so from your collar bones, what length are you? My hair is terribly layered. My crown is ear length, my sides vary but is between my chin and my middle of my neck and my nape is at the base of my neck
 
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I would love to join this challenge if it's not too late! I did a LC a couple weeks ago so will post pics soon.

What length are you now? NL

Natural/Relaxed/Transitioning? Natural

What retention methods do you plan on using? Protective styles mostly crochet braids, moisturize and sealing, DC.

Are you taking supplements are doing anything else special? Hairfinity. I will also be increasing water intake and eating healthier. Will incorporate more scalp massages as well.
 
naija24 said:
Confused. If you're an inch from CBL then you must be SL right? Or can you be SL and not CBL? Or can you be CBL but not SL?
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Yes...collarbone is below the shoulders. So if you are CBL then you for sure are SL. You can be SL and not be CBL. You cannot be CBL but not SL.
 
lovestarr said:
I would love to join this challenge if it's not too late! I did a LC a couple weeks ago so will post pics soon.

What length are you now? NL

Natural/Relaxed/Transitioning? Natural

What retention methods do you plan on using? Protective styles mostly crochet braids, moisturize and sealing, DC.

Are you taking supplements are doing anything else special? Hairfinity. I will also be increasing water intake and eating healthier. Will incorporate more scalp massages as well.
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Welcome! :-)
 
I ordered the Q-Redew and it shipped. Can't wait to try it out. I want to not only use it to refresh my curls but to maybe steam with oil. I hate dragging my steamer out. I wonder if I can steam with dc in my hair using this.

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I did some medium twists that I want to keep for 2 weeks and then I will either do some crochet braids or faux locs. I'm also contemplating on doing the inversion method to see if that works.
 
naija24 said:
I mean if you pulled your nape to the front and you're an inch or so from your collar bones, what length are you? My hair is terribly layered. My crown is ear length, my sides vary but is between my chin and my middle of my neck and my nape is at the base of my neck
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this is currently exactly where my hair is lol
 
Here are pics of my starting length - NL. First time uploading from phone so hope it works lol
 

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HairPleezeGrow said:
Yes...collarbone is below the shoulders. So if you are CBL then you for sure are SL. You can be SL and not be CBL. You cannot be CBL but not SL.
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Okay so that's my confusion. I assume I'm neck length but then from what you're telling me...I'm skimming SL or I'm already SL?

Or maybe I'm an inch off? I have no idea since I'm in braids and my new growth isn't straightened
 
naija24 said:
Okay so that's my confusion. I assume I'm neck length but then from what you're telling me...I'm skimming SL or I'm already SL? Or maybe I'm an inch off? I have no idea since I'm in braids and my new growth isn't straightened
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Welp we won't find out til you take your braids down girly.

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Steamed with HQ coconut lime oil using my Q-Redew. This isn't a full review yet but I steamed until my resivor (sp?) was empty. Took maybe 10-15 minutes. DO NOT get it too close to your scalp. That ish comes out hot...I didn't think it would be that much steam coming from this little thing but yeah it was lol. It works nicely moving it throughout my hair. My hair felt really good afterwards but next time I'm going to steam and then not add any products afterwards...just let my naked hair air dry and see what I get. I already applied my leave ins though but my hair isn't dry yet. Anyway I may wear a wash n go tomorrow since that's how my hair is styled right now and use my Q-Redew in the morning to refresh my curls.

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I was thinking about purchasing that q redew thingie Ms HPG. Do let us know more as you continue to use it. Lacocobella reviewed it on her blog and I really liked her results on day old twists.
 
Okay here's my Q-Redew results. First pics are from last night after I did my wash n go, then from this morning bed head, and last after I used my Q-Redew to refresh my curls. I mean it doesn't look like fresh hair to me but I guess it's okay. I sweat especially my head at night so I think I should have pineapples last night. Next time I will.



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