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I started "Water Rinsing" my KBs for the past few days and really like the results. Since I'll be Water Rinsing daily, there isn't a need to keep my nape out for Co Washing. Happy about this because I won't have to hide the nape with a bun anymore and get the benefits of daily Water Rinsing :)

I'll be redoing my KBs this month, therefore, this will cut my weekly progress photos for the 75 Days Challenge to 45 Days Challenge
Glad I committed past a month; 30 Days is usually all you need to see if something is effective or not

My "Hydration" week will be a marathon of Masks/DCs. This is the schedule I plan to adhere to

Sat - Clay Detox - Moisture Shampoo
Sun - Moisture Mask - Co Wash
Mon - Clay Detox - Co Wash
Tues - Strength Mask - Co Wash
Wed - Clay Detox - Clarifying Shampoo - Henna Overnight
Thur - Water Rinse Henna - Indigo Overnight
Fri - Water Rinse Indigo - Pre Part for KBs
 
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25InchesStarting'25 said:
I started "Water Rinsing" my KBs for the past few days and really like the results. Since I'll be Water Rinsing daily, there isn't a need to keep my nape out for Co Washing. Happy about this because I won't have to hide the nape with a bun anymore and get the benefits of daily Water Rinsing :)

I'll be redoing my KBs this month, therefore, this will cut my weekly progress photos for the 75 Days Challenge to 45 Days Challenge
Glad I committed past a month; 30 Days is usually all you need to see if something is effective or not

My "Hydration" week will be a marathon of Masks/DCs. This is the schedule I plan to adhere to

Sat - Clay Detox - Moisture Shampoo
Sun - Moisture Mask - Co Wash
Mon - Clay Detox - Co Wash
Tues - Strength Mask - Co Wash
Wed - Clay Detox - Clarifying Shampoo - Henna Overnight
Thur - Co Wash Henna - Indigo Overnight
Fri - Water Rinse Indigo - Pre Part for KBs
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Have had KBs in for 3 weeks (yesterday) and still look good, but ready to take them down today to re braid with nape braided. Will start "Hydration" week tomorrow :)
 
25InchesStarting'25 said:
Took down KBs last night to start

Hydration Week
Sat 4/12 - Clay Detox - Moisture Shampoo
Sun 4/13 - Moisture Mask - Co Wash
Mon 4/14- Clay Detox - Co Wash
Tues 4/15- Strength Mask - Co Wash
Wed 4/16- Clay Detox - Clarifying Shampoo - Henna Overnight
Thur 4/17- Water Rinse Henna - Indigo Overnight
Fri 4/18- Water Rinse Indigo - Pre Part for KBs

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*First month was Level I since KBs were only in for 3 Weeks. Likely to stick with Level I since schedule has me on 4-5 week rotation
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Revised Hydration Week
*Want to get more moisture in before Henna

Sat 4/12 - Clay Detox - Moisture Shampoo
Sun 4/13 - Moisture Mask - Co Wash
Mon 4/14- Henna Sooq Sukesh Ayurveda (Gloss) - Co Wash
Tues 4/15- Pre Poo - Moisture Wash - Henna Sooq Goddess Hair (Gloss)
Wed 4/16- Clay Detox - Clarifying Shampoo - Henna Overnight
Thur 4/17- Water Rinse Henna - Indigo Overnight
Fri 4/18- Water Rinse Indigo - Pre Part for KBs
 
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25InchesStarting'25 said:
@Angel of the North I was thinking of the Miche Conditioner when making this, then turned into something different, I don't think I can get away from using Ayurvedic ingredients :laugh:

Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Castor Oil
Raw Honey
Organic Glycerin (coconut derived)
DIY Fenugreek Growth Cubes x2
Coconut Milk Cube
Organic Aloe Vera Juice with EO Trio in it
Shea Moisture Deep Moisturizing Conditioner
Aveeno Fresh Greens Conditioner Refresh & Thicken (Did not buy, using it up from someone else who bought it, like ingredients)
Organic Amla Powder
Henna Sooq Organic Cassia Powder

Applied mask in Bantu Knots, Saran Wrap, leaving in for +2-3 hours
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Definitely got half an indulge going on there, and that DC looks wholesome! :lol: If those ingredients work for you, it's all good, that I think is one of the best things about DIY products. You can give your what it needs and what it likes. I really wish I could find the thread I'm thinking of, I don't think it's any of the ones that came up when I searched. I also don't want to trawl through thousands of pages.
 
GGsKin said:
@25InchesStarting'25 you are making great progress. Just looking at your schedule for Wednesday, do you think the clay detox and clarifying shampoo are both required, since you are washing so frequently? It just gave me pause that both could be quite stripping.
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Thank you! You're making amazing progress as well :)

Thank you for sharing your concerns!:heart3:
Clay Masks are not stripping to my hair. I use bentonite clay

I wanted to get at least 2 Clay Detox before KBs again to detox my scalp and get the maximum benefits of the growth masks and henna

I'll Co Wash out the clay mask which is a pre poo for the clarifying shampoo

I plan to do 144 KBs that will be kept in for 5 to 6 weeks since I'm doing them early on my KB schedule. Want to make sure scalp is detox'd and fed well before braiding KBs again :)
 
@MzSwift I tried to change name and moderator has to approve it. It's been a few days and no change. I measured shortest layer in the front to WHIP goal, I have to grow about 27-28 IN. I'm fine with keeping my name now :laugh:

When do you claim your length goal? When any section of hair hits goal?
 
B_Phlyy said:
It went great. Currently finishing up the last few braids. Unfortunately no pics because my phone is on the fritz. Hopefully my new one arrives soon and I'll have pics of the finished install later on this week.
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Glad you made it through and looking forwards to pics :)

I plan to do KBs this weekend. Will break it up into 2 days and share pics when complete
 
25InchesStarting'25 said:
@MzSwift I tried to change name and moderator has to approve it. It's been a few days and no change. I measured shortest layer in the front to WHIP goal, I have to grow about 27-28 IN. I'm fine with keeping my name now :laugh:

When do you claim your length goal? When any section of hair hits goal?
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Yeah, I think the name sounds pretty good.
I'm usually pretty conservative about claiming goals - it just helps with my psyche. lol

I wait until my back layers hit the milestone before I claim it. But I don't measure so I have no idea how many inches that's gonna take. Lol.
 
Since I'm braiding all my hair in KBs, want to add something to ensure progress with accelerated growth. Going to add Fenugreek Growth Spray to daily regimen for KBs. These 2 vids are inspiration for the spray

*Not adding rice to spray - Apply Rice Water Mix directly to scalp in regimen


Starts at 2:30 - Will steep each batch approx 48 hours


Steeping for 48H
Fenugreek Seeds
Dried Rose Marry
Organic Moringa Powder
Organic Alma Powder
Organic Ashwagandha Powder
Organic Whole Cloves
FenugreekGrowthSpray.jpg
*Will strain and re-use 2 more times steeping +48H. Freeze excess in cubes. Add EO Trio once in spray bottle
 
MzSwift said:
Yeah, I think the name sounds pretty good.
I'm usually pretty conservative about claiming goals - it just helps with my psyche. lol

I wait until my back layers hit the milestone before I claim it. But I don't measure so I have no idea how many inches that's gonna take. Lol.
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I can't cancel the name change, it's still pending, we'll see what happens:laugh:

I probably do the same as you for claiming length goals after passing SL
My lowest layer is at SL, but waiting until it passes the line some to claim it, all others I'll claim it it once it touches the line :)
 
25InchesStarting'25 said:
Revised Hydration Week
*Want to get more moisture in before Henna

Sat 4/12 - Clay Detox - Moisture Shampoo
Sun 4/13 - Moisture Mask - Co Wash
Mon 4/14- Henna Sooq Sukesh Ayurveda (Gloss) - Co Wash
Tues 4/15- Pre Poo - Moisture Wash - Henna Sooq Goddess Hair (Gloss)
Wed 4/16- Clay Detox - Clarifying Shampoo - Henna Overnight
Thur 4/17- Water Rinse Henna - Indigo Overnight
Fri 4/18- Water Rinse Indigo - Pre Part for KBs
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Hydration Week

Sat 4/12 - Clay Detox - Moisture Shampoo
Sun 4/13 - Moisture Mask - Co Wash
Mon 4/14- Henna Sooq Sukesh Ayurveda (Gloss) - Co Wash
Tues 4/15- Pre Poo - Moisture Wash - Henna Sooq Goddess Hair (Gloss)
Wed 4/16- Clay Detox - Clarifying Shampoo - Henna Overnight
Thur 4/17- Water Rinse Henna - Indigo Overnight
Fri 4/18- Water Rinse Indigo - Pre Part for KBs
 
Current mini braids. I put them in a ponytail right after I finished braiding which is why they aren't falling correctly.

I'll start my daily washing routine in today *Wednesday*
 

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25InchesStarting'25 said:
Put a bit too much seeds :laugh: Hopefully that means more growth:rosebud::)
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FGS = Fenugreek Growth Spray

This is how much liquid Batch 1 yielded. Less than 1 cup because I put way too much Fenugreek Seeds for the jar
Too Many Seeds .jpgFngrkGSprayLiquidBatch14.16.25.jpg
For Batch 2, I put about half of the seeds back in the jar and put the excess in the freezer to use later
Have about 2 more batches to make to steep 36-48H in time for being in KBs next week
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I froze the FGS in cubes to prevent having to use a preservative, will use 2-3 cubes at a time to use within 1 week
Since Batch 1 is very concentrated, will mix 1 cube from Batch 1 with cubes from subsequent batches
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25InchesStarting'25 said:
Hydration Week

Sat 4/12 - Clay Detox - Moisture Shampoo
Sun 4/13 - Moisture Mask - Co Wash
Mon 4/14- Henna Sooq Sukesh Ayurveda (Gloss) - Co Wash
Tues 4/15- Pre Poo - Moisture Wash - Henna Sooq Goddess Hair
Wed 4/16- Clay Detox - Clarifying Shampoo - Henna Overnight
Thur 4/17- Water Rinse Henna - Indigo - Pre Part *Debating if I'll do indigo or not
Fri 4/18- KB Day 1

Saturated hair with Henna in 14 Bantu Knots
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Hydration Week

Sat 4/12 - Clay Detox - Moisture Shampoo
Sun 4/13 - Moisture Mask - Co Wash
Mon 4/14- Henna Sooq Sukesh Ayurveda (Gloss) - Co Wash
Tues 4/15- Pre Poo - Moisture Wash - Henna Sooq Goddess Hair
Wed 4/16- Clay Detox - Clarifying Shampoo - Henna Overnight
Thur 4/17- Water Rinse Henna - Pre Part & Pre Separation *Skipped Indigo
Fri 4/18- KB Day 1

Pre Separating the day before to see if it will save time completing KBs. Does anyone Pre Separate the day before?
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CoiledOrchids said:
getting my island twists done hopefully sometime near the end of May.

I want a simple protective style for summer that gives me easy access to my scalp and allows me to wash it when I need to.

no plans on buying anything new. I'm continuing to use up what I have
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I love KBs (and other parted styles) for access to the scalp with Low Manipulation. Looking forward to seeing your Island Twists in May :)
 
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