SL 2014

faithVA said:
If I can figure out a way to keep my twists moisturized from wash day until Friday or if I can figure out a way to remoisturize my twist on Wednesday, I will be able to coast to SL using two strand twists. Right now my twists dry out around Wednesday and I have a hard time getting them remoisturized. I have a few ideas that I will have to try out week to week.
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For me I have to create a mix with my favorite tea spritz, conditioner, and a thick oil and it moisturizes for days!
 
Babygrowth said:
For me I have to create a mix with my favorite tea spritz, conditioner, and a thick oil and it moisturizes for days!
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Thanks. I may try this after I try a few other things. I'm not sure about the conditioner part. If I don't rinse out conditioner, I think it tends to make my hair look dull and dirty. I definitely have to play around with some variations.
 
faithVA said:
Thanks. I may try this after I try a few other things. I'm not sure about the conditioner part. If I don't rinse out conditioner, I think it tends to make my hair look dull and dirty. I definitely have to play around with some variations.
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Oh ok. I've also done it with leave ins and creamy moisturizers. I get the same results tho. I hope you find something that works. Your hair is just flourishing and I love seeing it!
 
Babygrowth said:
Oh ok. I've also done it with leave ins and creamy moisturizers. I get the same results tho. I hope you find something that works. Your hair is just flourishing and I love seeing it!
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Thank You. The suggestions are helpful. It's amazing how much I've forgotten. Maybe I will try the KKNT with my tea spritz and some oil.

Thank you for the kind words.

It's about dang time my hair started flourishing :lol: This journey has been long. Sheesh! :lol:
 
Been awile but still here. Did a henna treat on sunday to get rid of my grey hairs. I am going to get a press and curl on Thursday, havent used heat since my hair cut on 12/16. Will post comparison pics to see the growth diff. Curious to see if the MSM and bee mine serum has helped to accelerate the growth considering I get about 1/2 inch a month
 
Almost that time for check in LCs ladies! Can't wait to see everyone's progress so far.

ETA- I probably won't participate in this LC. I won't do mines until June.

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My hair seems to hold moisture for about 3 days. After that it is OK but I can feel it drying out and the SSKs start.

Optimally I would love to do a mid-week rinse or cowash. I've never had luck cowashing in twist. My twist unravel and my hair frizzes no matter what I use, how gentle I am or how I try to protect it.

I've also tried all the moisturizing suggestions to remoisturize my hair. It lasts for a few hours but my hair gets drier and it just won't make it 7 days. So this month and next is dedicated to keeping my twist moisturized.

I was going to put a t-shirt around my head, get in the shower and rinse with the t-shirt on. I know that sounds crazy. But I was hoping by reducing the pressure of the water, it would prevent my twist from unraveling. But I was too lazy when I got home.

Instead I put a nice layer of oil on my twists. I filled my kitchen sink with water and 2 tbsp of ACV and dunked my head. I couldn't get all of my twist in the water so I used a cup and poured the water over my head until my hair was saturated. I then wrapped my hair in a t-shirt. When my hair is damp I will seal with hazelnut oil.

I'm not sure how it will turn out but so far so good. My twists are intact and look better than they did earlier. I just need them to stay moisturized until Friday. If this doesn't work, I have another 6 options on my list to try :lol:
 
My attempt to remoisturize did not work and my hair was still dry today. So I cowashed with devacurl one, sealed with Hairveda Cocosta and hazelnut oil and twisted with TW Curling Cream. I will probably sit under the dryer at least for 30 minutes so its dry in the morning. I may have to just cowash every 3 to 4 days :ohwell:
 
My hair shed a lot on wash day today. Heading next wk for a relaxer. Hopefully no damage done. Shedding always freaks me out.
 
faithVA said:
My attempt to remoisturize did not work and my hair was still dry today. So I cowashed with devacurl one, sealed with Hairveda Cocosta and hazelnut oil and twisted with TW Curling Cream. I will probably sit under the dryer at least for 30 minutes so its dry in the morning. I may have to just cowash every 3 to 4 days :ohwell:
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That's ok faithVA. I had to cowash about 3x a week to get my moisture up. once I found the right products it decreased to once a week between full washes. Maybe twice if I want to start my style over.
 
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DarkJoy[/USER];19790413]That's ok faithVA. I had to cowash about 3x a week to get my moisture up. once I found the right products it decreased to once a week between full washes. Maybe twice if I want to start my style over.
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How long did you have to cowash?

I think I will hogwash as well but make sure I use something with glycerin until my hair recovers.
 
DarkJoy said:
It was a couple months of frantic cowashing and trying condish after condish.
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Ok. I'm going to try and do this and just tough it out. Cleansing isn't bad but trying to resettle it midweek is time consuming. Think I will just do two flat twist in the back and twist the front. Maybe that will work.
 
Hate to ask but have you tried the cheap stuff? :look:

That dang V05 ain't even a dollar. But it bumps the moisture right up for a midweek cowash. I don't use it for anything else.
 
DarkJoy said:
Hate to ask but have you tried the cheap stuff? :look:

That dang V05 ain't even a dollar. But it bumps the moisture right up for a midweek cowash. I don't use it for anything else.
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Yes I've tried it twice along with suave. My hair didn't care for it. I couldn't even use it to prepoo. I have plenty of devacurl one and if I run out I can use Giovanni or Shea moisture. I'm really just concerned about styling after.
 
May I join in on this challenge also?

What length are you now? EL due to disastrous cut at a "natural hair" salon:crying3:

Natural/Relaxed/Transitioning? Transitioning

What retention methods do you plan on using? Protective styling with wigs

Are you taking supplements are doing anything else special? I will be starting a multivitamin supplement on 4/1.

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KidneyBean86 said:
May I join in on this challenge also?

What length are you now? EL due to disastrous cut at a "natural hair" salon:crying3:

Natural/Relaxed/Transitioning? Transitioning

What retention methods do you plan on using? Protective styling with wigs

Are you taking supplements are doing anything else special? I will be starting a multivitamin supplement on 4/1.

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Welcome! :-)
 
Babygrowth said:
^^ I just watched two tutorials on that because I didn't understand the concept. Its gon be pretty!
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Here's my results...I did leave the twist in unintentionally for these two days. Just took them down bc we are going out to eat for my sisters bday. My hair is a little frizzy so yeah. I also tried to get the best shots since I didn't have my picture takers aka the kids here to help me lol. Got a close up of my eye make up...nothing special just because haha!



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