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25InchesStarting'25

Daily Habits Determine Your Growth
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This challenge is to help motivate us to use Braids/Twists/Threading or similar and Deep Conditioning and/or Co Washing to maximize our growth!

Braids/Twists/Threading
1x/Month (Level I)
5-8 Weeks (Level II)
*For this challenge do not surpass eight weeks

Week(s) With No Braids
Co Wash +4 Days/Week with at least 1 Wash Day
And / OR
DC 2x/Week with at least 1 Wash Day

Starring pic(s) not required, should post length checks whenever you're able to. Challenge ends August 31st. Post a length check anytime May, June, July, August
*As an introduction to the challenge, share your Braid Regimen, your Hydrate Regimen, and if you chose Level I or Level II

For those who do their own braids - sometimes we do not feel like doing them when we need to, or taking them down when we need to. Remember we need to stay on schedule to make progress. Braid and Hydrate!
Post pics of pre-parting, free-parting, final results, products, tools, what you're listening to make time go by, how long it took, or anything else you think of to motivate each other to stay on task!

For those who go to a stylist - share whatever you can!
Best wishes and hope you reach one of your hair goals by the end of summer! :sunshine:
 
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LEVEL II 5-6 Weeks (Edited)

Braid Regimen
ACV and Rice Water "QTip Dab" every other day
Growth oil every other day
Aloe Spray Nightly or as needed
Satin Scarf Nightly

Hydrate Regimen
Co Wash Daily
Wash 1x/wk
DC 1x/wk
 
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Does anyone else pre-part to make braiding easier?
PREPARTING KNOTLESS 3.19.25.jpg
I parted the nape "blind" and was too tired to go back and make it straight :laugh: It won't be braided tomorrow. It's being left out for"75 Day Challenge" in "Grow It Long 2025!"thread
 
Theresamonet said:
I’ve been wanting to try mini braids, but I’m too lazy to braid all those braids.
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You should try - put on Netflix, Audiobook, Podcast, Movies, or YouTube Playlists and braid away!

@snoop and @MzSwift love them and their tresses are thriving! Whenever you decide to do them you should join the challenge :)

I'm waking up early to try and finish these braids in one day. Wish me luck! I'll post how long it takes later
 
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Chunky plaits are welcomed and other braided/twisted/threaded or similar styles! The challenges does not say mini braids @Theresamonet was saying she wanted to try them. I remember you posting in the Mini Braids/Twist thread, why I thought of you, didn't pay attention to the size of your plaits :)
 
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I'm currently wearing individual braids, which were initially installed in November 2024. I refreshed the entire head in January and have been doing touch-ups since then. To keep them looking fresh, I redo several braids each week in rotation. I plan to take them all down at the end of this month to give my hair a rest before an Easter Sunday press. When I remove the braids, the oldest ones will have been in for eight weeks since their last touch-up.

I've been monitoring my new growth monthly during my touch-ups, and it's progressing well, remaining soft, moisturized, and growing as expected. Shedding has been minimal during these retouches. The natural hair inside each braid still feels supple when I remove and replace the braiding hair. Only one braid had a bit of matting near the perimeter and had more hair loss than normal. Overall, I anticipate a good outcome when I take my braids down in a few weeks.

I don't co-wash my braids. Instead, I do a detox soak once a month, similar to how people cleanse locs, which effectively keeps my hair and scalp very clean. This works well because I experience minimal-to-no scalp sweat and prevent product buildup.

Every two to three days, I assess my hair's moisture level. If the braids still feel moisturized and have a sheen, I leave them alone. I drench my braids with a water-based moisturizer every two to three days. Usually, I'd moisturize daily, but my hair has been retaining moisture exceptionally well this time, so I haven't needed to remoisturize as often. Each time I remoisturize, it takes a few days for my braids to dry. For this set, I've mainly used African Royale Braid Spray (which I've used since the '90s with consistently good results) and Aphogee Pro-Vitamin Leave-In Spray.

I did a deep condition before the install and plan to deep condition and treat my hair again after taking the braids down, but I don't deep condition while my hair is braided. By the time you all start, I will be finished with my set, but I look forward to watching you all and can't wait to see pics. Happy braiding.



Touch up <side ... 2-3 weeks of new growth > side...Last touch up 2 weeks ago when I ran out of braiding hair.
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How my current braids fall.
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Lylddlebit said:
I'm currently wearing individual braids, which were initially installed in November 2024. I refreshed the entire head in January and have been doing touch-ups since then. To keep them looking fresh, I redo several braids each week in rotation. I plan to take them all down at the end of this month to give my hair a rest before an Easter Sunday press. When I remove the braids, the oldest ones will have been in for eight weeks since their last touch-up.

I've been monitoring my new growth monthly during my touch-ups, and it's progressing well, remaining soft, moisturized, and growing as expected. Shedding has been minimal during these retouches. The natural hair inside each braid still feels supple when I remove and replace the braiding hair. Only one braid had a bit of matting near the perimeter and had more hair loss than normal. Overall, I anticipate a good outcome when I take my braids down in a few weeks.

I don't co-wash my braids. Instead, I do a detox soak once a month, similar to how people cleanse locs, which effectively keeps my hair and scalp very clean. This works well because I experience minimal-to-no scalp sweat and prevent product buildup.

Every two to three days, I assess my hair's moisture level. If the braids still feel moisturized and have a sheen, I leave them alone. I drench my braids with a water-based moisturizer every two to three days. Usually, I'd moisturize daily, but my hair has been retaining moisture exceptionally well this time, so I haven't needed to remoisturize as often. Each time I remoisturize, it takes a few days for my braids to dry. For this set, I've mainly used African Royal Braid Spray (which I've used since the '90s with consistently good results) and Aphogee Pro-Vitamin Leave-In Spray.

I did a deep condition before the install and plan to deep condition and treat my hair again after taking the braids down, but I don't deep condition while my hair is braided. By the time you all start, I will be finished with my set, but I look forward to watching you all and can't wait to see pics. Happy braiding.



Touch up <side ... 2-3 weeks of new growth > side:
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How my current braids fall.
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Thank you for stopping by and sharing pics!:love3:

While braiding my hair today, I was thinking of doing almost exactly your process you described bc I didn't want to do this every 3 weeks :laugh:

The challenge is to hydrate the entire head with co washes and/or DCs which I think will accelerate growth. I don't drench my braids in water and have to wait until they are taken down to do my Hydrate Regimen

I'm sure your hair is a lot longer than mine. I need to stay disciplined to catch up with you! Keep up you regimen that is working and hope you reach your hair goals soon :)
 
MzSwift said:
@25InchesStarting'25

I love how motivated and encouraging you are!
I'll be actively lurking this thread as well if that's ok.
I also don't rinse/wash my braids as often as I used to but I can attest to frequent watering leading to extra growth!
Cheering you guys on! And looking forward to sharing and learning from everyone. :)
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Thank you! That means a lot coming from you, you're very motivating yourself! You're very consistent with your braiding/twisting and have amazing results, thank you for sharing all that you do! :)

Of course you can lurk:laugh: Hopefully you'll do more than just lurk and add some pics and length checks here and there :)

I agree! I think I will always have a section of hair out to co wash. I feel guilty if I don't co wash, feel like I'm missing out on growth:laugh:
 
25InchesStarting'25 said:
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Took about 10 Hours. Rusty, haven't braided my hair in some time. Going to keep timing myself to improve speed
Plan was to just braid to the end of my hair and twist the rest, but kept forgetting because I was focused on what I was listening to
Left the nape and front sides out
I also did them a lot smaller than planned. Was planning to do them Medium to Large
Used 1 bundle in Xpressions pack and feels light (Corrected)
I'm tired and past my bed time, if there is anything I missed, let me know :)
 
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25InchesStarting'25 said:
Thank you for stopping by and sharing pics!:love3:

While braiding my hair today, I was thinking of doing almost exactly your process you described bc I didn't want to do this every 3 weeks :laugh:

The challenge is to hydrate the entire head with co washes and/or DCs which I think will accelerate growth. I don't drench my braids in water and have to wait until they are taken down to do my Hydrate Regimen

I'm sure your hair is a lot longer than mine. I need to stay disciplined to catch up with you! Keep up you regimen that is working and hope you reach your hair goals soon :)
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Your regimen will work. It's a good plan and as long as your are taking care of your hair it won't matter whose hair is longer than your right now because yours is on its way to where you want want to be. I will definitely be peeking in this thread:curtain:
 
VarieYvette said:
I'm in the Southern Hemisphere, so its Autumn/Winter for us. I would definitely be threading more as we get into colder weather and doing mini braids to wear under a wig, but I'm haven't decided on my washday frequency yet from May to July (our coldest season).

Will lurk, and join later once I have made a decision
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Aww, I forgot everyone is not in the same hemisphere:cantlook:

Glad you're thinking about joining, would be excited if you do:love3:
 
25InchesStarting'25 said:
Took about 10 Hours. Rusty, haven't braided my hair in some time. Going to keep timing myself to improve speed
Plan was to just braid to the end of my hair and twist the rest, but kept forgetting because I was focused on what I was listening to
Left the nape and front sides out
I also did them a lot smaller than planned. Was planning to do them Medium to Large
Used 1 bundle in Xpressions pack and feels light (Corrected)
I'm tired and past my bed time, if there is anything I missed, let me know :)
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Correction - Used 1 bundle in Xpressions pack and feels light
 
This was the start of daily Co Washes
Nape LC 3.9.25.jpg
This was today for a length check for the "75 Day Challenge" in "Grow It Long 2025!" thread
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After seeing growth, I plan to always keep my nape out when doing braids for daily Co Washes during this challenge
 
Want to keep track of Hydration, Growth Aids, Scalp Treatments, and DCs

Hydration
Aloe Spray - All Hair
Co Wash - Nape Hair

Topical Growth Aids
  • Flaxseed Growth Gel -Nape Hair
  • DIY Hair Growth Oil - Infusion start date 2.2.25, oil is still in mason jar infusing - All Hair
    • Braids - QTip Dab Scalp, Nape - Scalp Massage
Internal Growth Aids
No vitamins today - fasting

Scalp Tx
ACV (1:1)
Braids - QTip Dab Scalp
Nape - Spray & Massage Scalp
 
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