SL 2015
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faithVA
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So I tried to do the updo and it turned out horribly. I think it's b/c I didn't let the twists dry all the way and I confused msvaughtv and moknowshair tutorials together. So this morning, I twisted my hair for a twistout.
You will get it next time. 
Hi Ladies,
I have been MIA because the last few months have been a big ball of crazy. Everyone seems to be steadily getting to their goal
I took out some yarn twist that I've had in for the last two months. I got a press and curl today. I'm sooooooo close to SL. I will take a picture tomorrow when I unwrap my hair and post. It's the sides of my hair that are holding me back. They won't let me be great although I can say that the yarn twist helped them out a lot. I think the no combing and no wrapping were the main reasons why they seemed to make great progress.
I have been MIA because the last few months have been a big ball of crazy. Everyone seems to be steadily getting to their goal
I took out some yarn twist that I've had in for the last two months. I got a press and curl today. I'm sooooooo close to SL. I will take a picture tomorrow when I unwrap my hair and post. It's the sides of my hair that are holding me back. They won't let me be great although I can say that the yarn twist helped them out a lot. I think the no combing and no wrapping were the main reasons why they seemed to make great progress.
faithVA
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Hi Ladies,
I have been MIA because the last few months have been a big ball of crazy. Everyone seems to be steadily getting to their goal
Can't wait to see it. Your sides will catch up. Each head has its own pattern of growth and your sides are probably just on a different growth cycle than the rest of your hair.
faithVA
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Guinan
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Guinan
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My hair is holding up well even with me working out; in which I'm super excited about. Sometimes I wont workout so that I can preserve my hair. But I have decided to stop doing that cause health is more important than having the perfect twistout. I also think by me using a heat protectant is helping w/ the frizz.
I totally hear you on working out. I workout with a trainer 2x/week and have found if I do 2 flat twists or 2 canerows, I can maintain my twistout. And if my hair is flat ironed, I can still maintain that if I pull it into a bun.
Still wearing my hair straight from the LC on Friday and happy to say I have not used heat since then. I have a small amount of reversion thanks to how hot it is but I think I'll go one more week before washing. Maybe I'll do a perm rod set with MJs buttercream pudding or whatever.
Thanks ladies. The one thing I'm still trying to figure out is the dryness. Doing more protein treatments is helping. I also know that I need to be more consistent with my post workout care. Since I typically only wash 1x a week I have to be mindful of the sweat buildup.
faithVA
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Did another mudwash tonight. My twist were holding up well but wanted to make sure I got some water on my scalp. Hopefully I can stay consistent with every 3 days for the rest of the month. I want to see if the consistent rinsing keeps the ssks away.
I bought some emu oil. I will try starting next wash to see if it helps any with my growth.
I bought some emu oil. I will try starting next wash to see if it helps any with my growth.
The salt from the sweat may be attributing to the dryness - maybe think about doing a water only rinse post workout and following with sealing in moisture with a leave in and an oil.
Thanks for the idea! I'm definitely going to try that. It would be perfect for the summer.
quite a lot.
Guinan
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I have yet to stop by my natural market to pick up my protein conditioner for my hair. If I feel like it, I'll pick it up tomorrow. I'm trying to get my hair in great shape before I color. I don't plan on coloring until another week or two. I feel like my hair needs protein. I plan on doing the full MHM on Sunday.
ForestRose
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Me too. That's why I'm putting twist outs and braid outs on hold till I'm SL. For me when I was at my old length (an inch below the CB) I could do braid outs with 8 or so chunky braids. Usually no more than. Also bearing in mind that my hair wasn't and still isnt equal lengths. I', sure you will be able to do the same at SLI'm looking forward to a length where I can wash and put my hair in 6 to 10 flat twist and be done. I wonder what length that is for meI know I'm nowhere close right now. I think I have to do 30 to 35 right now for a decent twist out.
I'm looking forward to a length where I can wash and put my hair in 6 to 10 flat twist and be done. I wonder what length that is for me
30-35!?!? Dang Ms. Faith! Your hair is longer and thicker than mine and I do max eight. Its crazy to think two heads can be so different.
faithVA
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faithVA
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I'm trying to imagine 8 twists on my head and I can't
I don't know if it is the thickness or the shrinkage or the size of my head. I'm pretty sure its a combination of all 3.I don't think I will be down to 10 when I'm SL. I'm thinking at SL I might be able to get down to 20 to 25. I'm thinking around APL I might be able to do 10. So it's probably the shrinkage.
You ladies that can do 8 to 10 now are lucky, lucky
ForestRose
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My hair shrnks a lot too. Trust me you will. Give it a few months or soI hope so. I have a big head though and a lot of shrinkage.
.It really depends on how much definiteion you want as well. Also the products. When I started using gel on my braid outs the results were amazing compared to without. The hold and definiteion was so much better and less frizzing/reversion.
faithVA
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Cool. Thanks. I will definitely give it a few months and wait until its cooler to try it. I want good definition so I can wear it a few days. Right now I can do fewer twist but it will just be a fro and I would have to redo it each night.My hair shrnks a lot too. Trust me you will. Give it a few months or so
It really depends on how much definiteion you want as well. Also the products. When I started using gel on my braid outs the results were amazing compared to without. The hold and definiteion was so much better and less frizzing/reversion.
My hair defines fairly easily with or without product.
Maybe I will try a twist out for the next length check.
Guinan
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^^^I 2nd that regarding the gel. Gel was a game changer for me for my twistouts. I prefer the watery gels like FSG or a botanical gel. I tried eco styler but it has way too much hold and it was causing me breakage. My twistouts last so much longer with gel and my hair is more defined.
My hair shrnks a lot too. Trust me you will. Give it a few months or so
It really depends on how much definiteion you want as well. Also the products. When I started using gel on my braid outs the results were amazing compared to without. The hold and definiteion was so much better and less frizzing/reversion.
3rd! Gel is definitely a game changer, especially the botanicals. I like Darcys Curling Jelly on wet hair. It comes out shiny and defined but not crunchy hard. The only thing I don't like about gels is the amount of time it takes to dry. My hair takes forever to dry as it is, but with the addition of gel its even longer.
jennifer30
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Guinan
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I Washed my hair tonight. I made a mistake and left my protein conditioner in my hair too long and now I have alittle protein overload. This is completely ny fault though, not only did I leave it in too long (supposed to be 1-5mins but i left it on for almost 30mins) but I also combined three different protein conditioners. The reason I did that, was because I only had alittle left of each product and I wanted to use them up.
I'm DC overnight and dyeing my hair on Wed, so I should be ok.
I'm DC overnight and dyeing my hair on Wed, so I should be ok.
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