Sl 2016 Challenge

Tonight I tried mixing my semi-permanent color with my conditioner and it worked pretty well. I used the Trader Joe's Nourish Spa for the first time. I'm not sure how I feel about it. It made my hair feel rough and hard and someone tangled. I had to use a mass of leave-in to be able to even section off my hair. I usually only have that problem when I use the wrong shampoo.

I put in the leave-in and then twisted it up with TeraVeda Organix twist cream. I am trying a twist out tomorrow. I have 24 twist. That's a record for me. I usually have to have about 40. It's encouraging because that means by years end I will be able to do a twist out with 20 or less which is one of my goals.
 
I wanted to add that I trim after I straightened each section. I didn't wait until after I flat ironed my hair. This way I can really see what's going on. It takes longer, but it works.
 
Still on a search for a moisturizing DC With no protein in it. I think I will get some silk elements in the tan jar, as well as use the shampoo. I pin curled a few pieces in the front of my hair. I have a much of oil in my hair, but my curls are still intact. If I was relaxed, I would have flat hair. Oh I did bump my ends yesterday on 350 degrees. It's too hot to wear it wrapped flat, plus I will wait to do that when I get some more length by Aug-Sept.
I'm going to roller set my hair soon. I got some foam setting lotion.
 
Unless anyone objects, I'm going to change the length check to August instead of June. I don't see a lot of people checking in on schedule. You can still length check any time you want and can always check in when you reach SL.

We should have some graduates by August and I will be booting those APL ladies that won't leave home :grin:
 
shortdub78 said:
I wanted to add that I trim after I straightened each section. I didn't wait until after I flat ironed my hair. This way I can really see what's going on. It takes longer, but it works.
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After you blow dried each section or after you flat ironed each section? How many sections did you have?

I tried that once with 4 sections and trimmed after I finished flat ironing each section. I think that's how my tail became more pronounced. I was going to do it after the blowout but my ends don't get straight enough from the blow out and they always look fine. Once I flat iron I can see them better.

Can't figure out why I'm struggling with this so much.

@faithVA since I just cut the tail I was moving my next trim to August anyway so moving the length check works for me.
 
KammyGirl said:
After you blow dried each section or after you flat ironed each section? How many sections did you have?

I tried that once with 4 sections and trimmed after I finished flat ironing each section. I think that's how my tail became more pronounced. I was going to do it after the blowout but my ends don't get straight enough from the blow out and they always look fine. Once I flat iron I can see them better.

Can't figure out why I'm struggling with this so much.

@faithVA since I just cut the tail I was moving my next trim to August anyway so moving the length check works for me.
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I'm talking about the small section that you flat iron. Each little thin section. All you do is snip the very ends.
 
It's time for me to take these flat twists down and wash. I plan to clarify with ORS Aloe Shampoo and DC with ORS Hair Mayo. I'll put some chunky 2strand twists in for a few days and then rock a twistout toward the end of the week!

I'll go to the salon for my birthday do the week of the 13th.
 
Tried to do smaller flat twist tonight but didn't make them small enough. I have about 15. I'm going to try to make them even smaller next time.

I twisted them towards my crown again. I took a bit of marley hair and used it to make my top poof a little bigger. It's the first time I tried it and I like it. It's not yet a bun but hopefully by the end of the year.

Trying out some new products. I bought Trader Joe's Nourish & Spa conditioner. My hair doesn't like this conditioner. Glad it was cheap.

I bought the TGIN leave-in. I like this leave-in. I also bought Crème Brulee but can't remember what brand it is. The jury is still out on this product.
 
shortdub78 said:
Girl if I finish! Lol I'm gonna have some coffee and get back on it. I'm really having a time being on my feet. My ankles start to swell and my legs become numb and painful.
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I gave up trying to do my hair in the bathroom mirror for that reason. I have a floor length in my living room and sit my butt right on that floor in front of it. The light isn't as good so every now and then I'll make a trip to the bathroom to see what I'm doing. Lol
 
I had twisted my hair last night into a nice updo style. But today at work my scalp was really irritated. Not sure if it was the Nourish spa conditioner or if it was the color. So I came home and shampooed with Crème of Nature and conditioned with Jessicurl Aloeba. It feels somewhat better. I won't use the conditioner again but I will try the color + conditioner combo again and will pay attention to see if I have another reaction.

I used Creme of Nature leave-in and then used the tension method to dry my hair on low heat. I only dried it to partially damp. Did another layer of leave-in using TGIN, followed by As I Am So Much Moisture and twisted with As I Am gel. I made my twist smaller so my style looks really nice. I will try to capture pictures tomorrow.
 
Yesterday, I pre-poo with SM shea conditioner,honey,water, casator oil and some Marc Anthony conditioner im trying to use up. Them I poo'ed with SM superfruit in loose cornrows,DC'ed with SM shea reconstructive and then did a hot oil treatment/oil rinse. I styled my hair in a flat twist out, which turned out pretty well.
 
@faithVA hey girl. I just poked my head in to say hi and I missed you guys. I no you gonna let me join your challenge even though im like 6 months late right:)
 
lamaria211 said:
@faithVA hey girl. I just poked my head in to say hi and I missed you guys. I no you gonna let me join your challenge even though im like 6 months late right:)
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Of course girl. Come on in here. It's never too late unless you are already APL like some of these other women's in here :lol:

I'm glad to see you. Where have you been? How's your hair doing?
 
Wow faith your hair has grown and that style looks perfect.. I finally found something that works for my hair....Cantu Shea butter moisturizing curl activating cream..I'm not sure if you guys heard of it...anyway I use that then I apply a bit of grease..
 
jennifer30 said:
Wow faith your hair has grown and that style looks perfect.. I finally found something that works for my hair....Cantu Shea butter moisturizing curl activating cream..I'm not sure if you guys heard of it...anyway I use that then I apply a bit of grease..
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:yay: I'm glad you found something that works. I think everyone has heard of and probably tried the Cantu at one time or another.
 
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