SL 2015

[DarkJoy]

Really? You mean measuring hair from the back I'm confused. 3" of hair on me doesn't even reach my ears.

Oh yea I was thinking of from the ears or nape. But from a bald, yea 3" is a twa. Not even ear length.

 

[yaya24]

Didn't quite make it to installing my minitwists as planned over the weekend. Ive decided to hold off on them for 2 weeks.

Soo excited about my purchase yesterday.

I went to CVS and picked up Shea Moisture Jamaican Black Castor Oil Leave-In Conditioner. I used it last night and I AM SOLD. My hair is still soft and moisturized today. I didn't even have to seal (which I don't like doing as it is).

The only drawback is the smell. Kid you not, it smells like playdough

Thankfully it doesn't linger.

2015 I'm really on a shea moisture kick. I used to not understand the hype and would avoid the line as a whole. Finally tried them this year and I'm hooked.

Now I have 4 staples from them.

 

[faithVA]

I used to be able to post pics but now I can't. Even when I resize they don't load.

 

[jennifer30]

so if i undo my braids every 8 weeks, will that help me retain length?

i figure i'd be getting atleast an inch each time i do that..right?

 

[Coilystep]

I used to be able to post pics but now I can't. Even when I resize they don't load.

Once you click on the pictures you want to upload click on more options and the pictures you picked will be at the bottom of message. At least that's been how it been for me for the last couple of weeks.

 

[faithVA]

I wore this to the wedding Saturday.

 

[faithVA]

so if i undo my braids every 8 weeks, will that help me retain length?

i figure i'd be getting atleast an inch each time i do that..right?

If you care for your hair properly while in braids, you should have good retention. Some people can do 8 weeks. Some people do better with every 4 weeks. You still need to wash your hair while in braids. You just have to see how well your hair holds up after washing.

 

[faithVA]

Once you click on the pictures you want to upload click on more options and the pictures you picked will be at the bottom of message. At least that's been how it been for me for the last couple of weeks.

Thanks. I don't always get that more options button. I don't know what's up with the picture thing. Its like the screen freezes and it just buffers forever.

 

[jennifer30]

If you care for your hair properly while in braids, you should have good retention. Some people can do 8 weeks. Some people do better with every 4 weeks. You still need to wash your hair while in braids. You just have to see how well your hair holds up after washing.

ok. i understand. thanks faith. trying to get all the advice can..still learning

 

[jennifer30]

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I wore this to the wedding Saturday.

thats neat..you did it yourself?

 

[faithVA]

thats neat..you did it yourself?

Thanks! Yes, I did it myself. It might look fancier than it is. It's just twisted towards the center and then pony-tailed in the middle. It's the pinning that makes it look like its a style. Hopefully, a few months of a style like this will get me closer to SL.

 

[jennifer30]

Thanks! Yes, I did it myself. It might look fancier than it is. It's just twisted towards the center and then pony-tailed in the middle. It's the pinning that makes it look like its a style. Hopefully, a few months of a style like this will get me closer to SL.

it will.... just think, this time next year you will def. be SL

 

[Guinan]

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I wore this to the wedding Saturday.

U did a really good job with the twists.

 

[DarkJoy]

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I wore this to the wedding Saturday.

Wow!!! Nice style and its REALLY growing!

 

[DarkJoy]

So I got myself some medium size hair clips. If I can get a good stretch I think its enough to fill one up in the back. The trick is in the stretch.

 

[GGsKin]

@faithVA your twists always look so good. So uniform.

 

[faithVA]

it will.... just think, this time next year you will def. be SL

Yes, I think you are right

 

[faithVA]

U did a really good job with the twists.

Thank you!

 

[faithVA]

Wow!!! Nice style and its REALLY growing!

It is growing but you know I'm wearing extensions

It's time for my summer solstice dusting so I will be taking my length check pics today.We will see if I can tell the difference from my last set of pics.

 

[faithVA]

@faithVA your twists always look so good. So uniform.

Thank you.

 

[jennifer30]

i love my PS so much. i love the way my mom braid it. i love it so much that i wanna wear it forever and i just don't care too much about my hair like i use to..i wont lie i really can't wait for my hair to grow, but the PS keeps me sane..without worrying about my hair all the time.who says PSs can't be fun!?

 

[Guinan]

Next week will be 3wks in the braids. At week 3, I plan on washing my hair. I'm going to be washing it with ACV. I'm still trying to decide if I want to DC my hair.

 

[faithVA]

On the left is mid March. On the right is tonight.



I take horrible pictures but it will do for now.

 

[DarkJoy]

So I got myself some medium size hair clips. If I can get a good stretch I think its enough to fill one up in the back. The trick is in the stretch.

Broke the dang clip.
Guess I need the larger size

 

[faithVA]

Broke the dang clip.
Guess I need the larger size

Go ahead with all that hair.

 

[Guinan]

@faithVA , your hair is showing great progress!!! It has gotten thicker and longer

 

[GGsKin]

@faithVA I see it too. That's some good retention.

 

[faithVA]

@faithVA , your hair is showing great progress!!! It has gotten thicker and longer

@faithVA I see it too. That's some good retention.

Thanks ladies. Glad I'm taking pictures so I can finally see some progress. With 6 months to go I may be able to get the majority of the back grazing my shoulders.

 

[jennifer30]

On the left is mid March. On the right is tonight.

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I take horrible pictures but it will do for now.

its growing

 

[faithVA]

its growing

Thanks. Yay!