SL 2015

[Guinan]

I'm doneeee!!! This was by far the easiest experience I've had with installing braids. Took me about 8hrs. I'm trying to decide if I want to keep the ends straight or curly. For now, they will be straight.

@stephanie75miller , here the pics.

 

[Coilystep]

I'm doneeee!!! This was by far the easiest experience I've had with installing braids. Took me about 8hrs. I'm trying to decide if I want to keep the ends straight or curly. For now, they will be straight.

@stephanie75miller , here the pics.

These are great. You did an awesome job. Those are a good size that shouldn't be to hard to remove when it's time.

 

[GGsKin]

I'm doneeee!!! This was by far the easiest experience I've had with installing braids. Took me about 8hrs. I'm trying to decide if I want to keep the ends straight or curly. For now, they will be straight.

@stephanie75miller , here the pics.

These look really good. Great job!

 

[yaya24]

Great job @pelohello!

 

[Guinan]

Thanks chicas!!

I really took my time and put in alot of effort.

 

[jennifer30]

so i took down my PS because i've noticed i am getting breakage and split ends from the rubber bands i use. i am now in braided twists..i'm also 3 inches away from SL now on the left side..i gained an inch. the back and right side still needs 4 inches..i believe those rubber bands and playing in my hair has caused me to not retain the past months..retaining length is so much important.

 

[faithVA]

I'm doneeee!!! This was by far the easiest experience I've had with installing braids. Took me about 8hrs. I'm trying to decide if I want to keep the ends straight or curly. For now, they will be straight.

@stephanie75miller , here the pics.

Very nice. I never could figure out how to start the braid. I have tried several times.

 

[Evolving78]

I'm doneeee!!! This was by far the easiest experience I've had with installing braids. Took me about 8hrs. I'm trying to decide if I want to keep the ends straight or curly. For now, they will be straight.

@stephanie75miller , here the pics.

Great job! It took me a week to put in some Senegalese twists! Lol

 

[PeaceFlow]

I forgot to say. The end of last year and all of this year I was dealing with thinning, and then a balding patch on my crown and my edges went Naomi.

The oil mixes didn't really make it budge that much in the end. Since I started Iron, vit C/Zinc, multivitamin and magnesium supplements (for other reasons) about 1.5 months ago my edges are growing back. Wondering if my hair is actually supposed to be a lil thicker all over since I must have been walking around with deficiencies. Lets see.

 

[yaya24]

@jennifer30 using your cheekbones as a reference point, yes I notice growth.

 

[jennifer30]

@jennifer30 using your cheekbones as a reference point, yes I notice growth.

ok..lol

 

[faithVA]

i found some photos to compare. the first photo is from oct.2014 and the second is may 2015..

does anyone see a difference in growth?

There is a difference. It looks like you gained 1" to 2" without stretching. It could be more but without stretching it's harder to tell.

 

[jennifer30]

There is a difference. It looks like you gained 1" to 2" without stretching. It could be more but without stretching it's harder to tell.

ok. i will take better photos next time including the back..atleast i know its growing now..lol

 

[Evolving78]

i found some photos to compare. the first photo is from oct.2014 and the second is may 2015..

does anyone see a difference in growth?

It has grown and thickened!

 

[InBloom]

i found some photos to compare. the first photo is from oct.2014 and the second is may 2015..

does anyone see a difference in growth?

I'm noticing growth and thickening in your hair too

 

[Guinan]

I decided to crimp the ends of my braids. My hair was unraveling and I didnt really care for the straight. Maybe later I'll give the straight ends a try.

 

[Coilystep]

I decided to crimp the ends of my braids. My hair was unraveling and I didnt really care for the straight. Maybe later I'll give the straight ends a try.

I always like curly ends for some reason. Straight always unravel

 

[jennifer30]

It has grown and thickened!

I'm noticing growth and thickening in your hair too

wow thanks guys..i'm starting to feel optimistic now!

 

[PeaceFlow]

Had my first go at African threading today after washing my hair.

Hopefully this will help with retention and stretching. I did it quicker than I expected and hopefully in the future it will be faster and improved technique .

 

[faithVA]

wow thanks guys..i'm starting to feel optimistic now!

You should. I've noticed that hair thickens before it has substantial growth so you are set up for some good growth right now.

 

[faithVA]

I was supposed to wash last night but didn't get around to it. I put my hair into 6 cornrows which I was able to do for the first time. So my short sections in the back are growing out. Yay

 

[jennifer30]

You should. I've noticed that hair thickens before it has substantial growth so you are set up for some good growth right now.

really? i never knew that..thanks faithva....i think i would have lost it if it wasnt for you guys..i really believe i can make it to SL now...patience is key

 

[faithVA]

I put in 2 strand twists tonight. They look so much better than the last time I did them. Just sticking to wearing flat twist for weeks at a time is paying off. I will wear the 2 strands until Friday and then go back to wearing flat twist through June and July. So maybe 2 strand twists every 2 weeks to let me see progress.

 

[faithVA]

SO saw me and said, is that your hair? I said yes. He said that's all your hair? Made me feel good. If he noticed, it's definitely growing.

After next weekend, it's going back in flat twist. Maybe I will try 2 strand twist again in August to check my progress.

 

[Coilystep]

@faithVA that is awesome. Keep it up.

 

[faithVA]

@faithVA that is awesome. Keep it up.

Thank you. I was very happy.

 

[jennifer30]

SO saw me and said, is that your hair? I said yes. He said that's all your hair? Made me feel good. If he noticed, it's definitely growing.

After next weekend, it's going back in flat twist. Maybe I will try 2 strand twist again in August to check my progress.

ha..thats a good thing.

 

[Guinan]

I've been looking at undercut videos, on utube, for the past hour. I'm about 60% sure I'm going to do it after I take my braids out. My plan is to do the undercut myself. I watched several videos of women doing their own undercuts and it doesn't seem so hard. I just won't have a design.

 

[InBloom]

I was feeling some kind of way last night.

My hair is layered. The back appears longer and gives me a mullet-look.

Not cute.

I trimmed about half an inch off the back layer. Made my whole look different.

I was sad to cut ANY, but happy that my hair looks fuller and not so mullet-y.

 

[ForestRose]

So far I have
kinky curly knot today leave in
Kinky curly curling custard as a gel
Kera care hydrating shampoo (which I may change)
Shea moisture deep conditioner (I think the purification one)

Now to order them. Finding these products in the UK for an affordable price is hell! Luckily I won't be drenching my hair with them as I plan on making water my friend. Hopefully I will find some staples amongst these.