SL 2015

[faithVA]

Blowing up this thread the last few days. Trying to get brave on posting pic updates. So... my bantu knot out was a fail. Will try diff products next time.

Despite the fail I pulled it into a puff. Received a cpl compliments today surprisingly.


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Yes please be brave I like it. You have a nice puff and I really like that swirl you have going on in the back.

I've not mastered a bantu knot out either. My hair doesn't come out smooth. It usually looks pretty frizzy it. I get the same when I do a flat twist out.

Maybe as you perfect it you can share some tips.

 

[DarkJoy]

Thanks faith. Tgat waviness was caused by henna. It did the same to my bangs. Turned both areas to a 4a from 4c. The rest has loosened too but not as much.

 

[faithVA]

I think I'm going to color my hair tonight and then twist it back up. It will be more work tonight but it will make wash day tomorrow a bit shorter.

 

[InBloom]

Can I join? I know it's late.

I am full neck length after restarting my hair journey. I had a rough year 2014 and suffered a setback with my hair due to stress and life changes. I cut my hair to a near pixie length out of frustration and have decided to try again.

I am texlaxed (inadvertently), full neck length.

I plan to focus on moisture mostly, barely using protein at all.

I take Hairburst vitamins (nearly finished with my first bottle).

I keep my hair clean and deep conditioned.

I'm figuring what low manipulation/heatless styles to begin using.

I'd like to reach a full shoulder length by the end of this year.

My goal is a layered APL...and I'd be happy with that.

I'll post a starting pic later today after I've washed/conditioned and styled.

Let me in please!

 

[faithVA]

InBloom[/USER];21227763]Can I join? I know it's late.

I am full neck length after restarting my hair journey. I had a rough year 2014 and suffered a setback with my hair due to stress and life changes. I cut my hair to a near pixie length out of frustration and have decided to try again.

I am texlaxed (inadvertently), full neck length.

I plan to focus on moisture mostly, barely using protein at all.

I take Hairburst vitamins (nearly finished with my first bottle).

I keep my hair clean and deep conditioned.

I'm figuring what low manipulation/heatless styles to begin using.

I'd like to reach a full shoulder length by the end of this year.

My goal is a layered APL...and I'd be happy with that.

I'll post a starting pic later today after I've washed/conditioned and styled.

Let me in please!

Welcome. It's never too late. We are glad to have you. We could use a few more people in this thread. I think this may be the lightest SL challenge we have had in years.

Sounds like you are well on your way to making SL by year end

 

[DarkJoy]

Welcome InBloom!

 

[Coilystep]

InBloom welcome to the shoulder length party

 

[DarkJoy]

If there's time this weekend I wanna do a pre length check I pray to have time for curlformers and henna. Since curlformers stretch pretty good might a well snap a few pics and LC it

 

[faithVA]

InBloom welcome to the shoulder length party

I like that ... Shoulder Length Party

 

[faithVA]

If there's time this weekend I wanna do a pre length check I pray to have time for curlformers and henna. Since curlformers stretch pretty good might a well snap a few pics and LC it

Yes you definitely should. We need pictures.

I'm going to hold out as long as possible, especially since I'm dusting on Tuesday. I need every millimeter I can get.

 

[InBloom]

Starting pics.

Since I'm posting now, I won't post at the April 1st mark. I'll post in July to have something to compare.

Happy Growing!

 

[Coilystep]

Starting pics. Since I'm posting now, I won't post at the April 1st mark. I'll post in July to have something to compare. Happy Growing!

very fully and shiny

 

[InBloom]

very fully and shiny

Thank you!

 

[faithVA]

Starting pics.

Since I'm posting now, I won't post at the April 1st mark. I'll post in July to have something to compare.

Happy Growing!

That's a great starting pic. I definitely seeing you cruising into SL

 

[InBloom]

That's a great starting pic. I definitely seeing you cruising into SL

As a few others have shared in earlier posts...

I've joined SL challenges in the past but never seemed to quite reach.

I intend to make it happen this year.

 

[DarkJoy]

As a few others have shared in earlier posts...

I've joined SL challenges in the past but never seemed to quite reach.

I intend to make it happen this year.

Beautiful hair!

Doesn't look like a setback is anywhere in your near future.

 

[InBloom]

Beautiful hair!

Doesn't look like a setback is anywhere in your near future.

Thank you!

 

[Pennefeather]

I've been feeling like I had a setback since trimming my hair a few weeks ago. Intellectually, I know that I did the right thing since I had a few sections that were more than three inches longer than the center. However, when I look at my hair, it just doesn't seem very long.

My pity party will probably last until my next relaxer (8 weeks), and length check.

 

[ItsMeLilLucky]

Okay, I'm back lol sorry for being MIA. Pictures to follow soon when I get my hair done. I fell off the wagon, and it rolled over me a few times.

 

[faithVA]

Okay, I'm back lol sorry for being MIA. Pictures to follow soon when I get my hair done. I fell off the wagon, and it rolled over me a few times.

Welcome Back. I'm glad you picked yourself up and are moving on.

 

[InBloom]

Did a bantu-knot out for today. Marginally happy with the outcome. I think I need to practice with products/oils for this kind of style to get the results I want.

I also notice more shedding (or breakage) with the takedown. Seems like wearing my hair straight is less stress on my ends. Maybe it's just my imagination because I conceptually know that doesn't make sense.

Thinking a braid-out might be better.

 

[faithVA]

Did a bantu-knot out for today. Marginally happy with the outcome. I think I need to practice with products/oils for this kind of style to get the results I want.

I also notice more shedding (or breakage) with the takedown. Seems like wearing my hair straight is less stress on my ends. Maybe it's just my imagination because I conceptually know that doesn't make sense.

Thinking a braid-out might be better.

If you master the bantu knot out please let us know. My hair just looks like a huge frizz ball when I do it.

 

[faithVA]

I've been playing around with wngs. I will try them out for the rest of March to see how I like them.

I lied. I was already tired of trying to get wngs to work and put my hair back in flat twist last night. Yeah I'm going to have to go back to my flat twist for a bit. They may take a bit longer to do than a wng but it lasts longer for me and much more care free

 

[Love2Live]

Too much has been going on and I realized I hadn't shared my Komaza Analysis. I will update tonight. Overall it was very informative and I'm glad I did it.

 

[DarkJoy]

Hello!

I did not get the chance to set or blow dry or any of that. I made time to hendigo but that was it. Maybe this weekend hopefully.
Oan I was able to wear bangs over the weekend!! A little Long Aid activator gel (amaaaazing product!!!) And some kckt gel and they had a little hang even after shrinkage!

Growing right along....

 

[faithVA]

I water rinsed and then used BlueRoze flaxseed gel to put in flat twists. Not sure how I like it. I will try it with a perm rod set and maybe a curlformer set. Wearing a flat twist out today. It's not great but it's probably the best flat twist out I've had to date. Maybe there is hope

 

[Evolving78]

I water rinsed and then used BlueRoze flaxseed gel to put in flat twists. Not sure how I like it. I will try it with a perm rod set and maybe a curlformer set. Wearing a flat twist out today. It's not great but it's probably the best flat twist out I've had to date. Maybe there is hope

your wash and go was lovely!

 

[faithVA]

your wash and go was lovely!

Aw thank you. I enjoyed it while it lasted. I'm back to twist My wng was still too much work.

 

[Love2Live]

Here it is:

Main reason I wanted the analysis was to diagnose why my hair was always so dry and breaking. No matter what I tried my hair was always dry.

Results:
My new growth is strong and healthy. I think that is due to my increased water intake and hair vitamins.
Dryness is due to lack of protein. I always thought my hair was protein sensitive so I stayed away from it like the plague.
A lot of the damaged hair was breaking because the strands were weak and unable to retain moisture due to the lack of protein.
I have normal porosity in the healthy portions of my hair and high porosity in the damaged areas.
One thing I was surprised about was the thickness of my strands. I always thought I had fine strands but they are actually medium to thick (.074mm-.109mm)
She wants me to send in another sample so she can analyze my root sheaths. Most of the hair was broken hair.

The Plan:
Keep my regimen as simple as possible. Do not overload my hair with products.
Protein every two weeks except before a relaxer. Stop the protein three weeks before and three weeks after.
Cut 1/4-1/2 inch every relaxer to get rid of the damaged ends.
Moisturizer hair every other day seal with light serum.
Avoid mineral oil and petroleum.
Always use a great leave in.

Moisturizer: Komaza Coconut Damage Control Serum
Sealant: Carol's Daughter Monoi Strengthening Serum
Protein: Komaza Protein Strengthener
Switched my vitamin from Nature's Made HSN to Maxi Hair by Country Life
Always use a shampoo with sulfates because of the cones in the products.
Never co-wash

Use fingers more than any utensil.
No boar bristle brushes

 

[faithVA]

Love2Live[/USER];21241841]Here it is:

Main reason I wanted the analysis was to diagnose why my hair was always so dry and breaking. No matter what I tried my hair was always dry.

Results:
My new growth is strong and healthy. I think that is due to my increased water intake and hair vitamins.
Dryness is due to lack of protein. I always thought my hair was protein sensitive so I stayed away from it like the plague.
A lot of the damaged hair was breaking because the strands were weak and unable to retain moisture due to the lack of protein.
I have normal porosity in the healthy portions of my hair and high porosity in the damaged areas.
One thing I was surprised about was the thickness of my strands. I always thought I had fine strands but they are actually medium to thick (.074mm-.109mm)
She wants me to send in another sample so she can analyze my root sheaths. Most of the hair was broken hair.

The Plan:
Keep my regimen as simple as possible. Do not overload my hair with products.
Protein every two weeks except before a relaxer. Stop the protein three weeks before and three weeks after.
Cut 1/4-1/2 inch every relaxer to get rid of the damaged ends.
Moisturizer hair every other day seal with light serum.
Avoid mineral oil and petroleum.
Always use a great leave in.

Moisturizer: Komaza Coconut Damage Control Serum
Sealant: Carol's Daughter Monoi Strengthening Serum
Protein: Komaza Protein Strengthener
Switched my vitamin from Nature's Made HSN to Maxi Hair by Country Life
Always use a shampoo with sulfates because of the cones in the products.
Never co-wash

Use fingers more than any utensil.
No boar bristle brushes

Sounds like you have a great strategy going forward.

Did she say why your cuticle was lifted? Is that due to lack of protein? or dryness?