~*~*The Newly Natural Thread*~*~
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PlatinumBronze
Living my life like its Platinum!
I can't wait until my hair is longer so that I can wear twist. I dont feel comfortable wearing ms ceely twist on my almost 4 inch hair.
MyAngelEyez~C~U
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Check out my my interview!
Hair Crush Interview Featuring the Afromagnificent Myisha on Curlycopia.com
Hair Crush Interview Featuring the Afromagnificent Myisha on Curlycopia.com
Foxglove
A drop of golden sun
I'm in a braids/twists frame of mind and this site makes me want to get some box braids after I take these twists out
http://iloveboxbraids.tumblr.com
http://iloveboxbraids.tumblr.com
sareca
Well-Known Member
I'm now 4 months natural (11 months post relaxer). I'm super excited about being 1 year post relaxer next month. I did another BC after my initial BC and I did a trim this week but it was necessary.
^^ Nubian twists
^^ Nubian twists in the back, natural hair in the front
^^ Mini twists on natural hair. I did my bangs 4 days before I did the rest.
I'm having so much fun with my hair! I can't believe how different my hair can look. It's hands down my favorite accessory. I've only had one day that I thought I wasn't going to make it.
With all the cutting it's about the same length 5.5 inches but that's exactly right for 11 months. My next milestone is March 7 (my original BC date).
Lessons learned so far:
^^ Nubian twists
^^ Nubian twists in the back, natural hair in the front
^^ Mini twists on natural hair. I did my bangs 4 days before I did the rest.
I'm having so much fun with my hair! I can't believe how different my hair can look. It's hands down my favorite accessory. I've only had one day that I thought I wasn't going to make it.
With all the cutting it's about the same length 5.5 inches but that's exactly right for 11 months. My next milestone is March 7 (my original BC date).
Lessons learned so far:
- Oil rinses save lives (long story)
- WnGs can be scary (also a long story)
- Let it dry. I've been so anxious to see if a particular style worked that I'd been taking it down while my hair is still damp. Um, that's a recipe for failure.
bibs
New Member
Trying to catch up on this thread. It's been a LONG time. Too long. I kind of fell off on my hair game towards the end of school and it's been really hard trying to get back on track. I straightened for graduation (against my own senses and advice from ladies here)
and suffered some heat damage *sigh* so now I'm trying to figure out how to get my hair back in shape. It's gotten a lot thicker but is still breaking off horribly at the ends so I'm not retaining any length. I'm really depressed about it because September is my 1 year natural anniversary and I was hoping to have something to show for it and was on track until I decided to let that man use that marcel iron in my hair 
Anywho, looking good ladies! @sareca, I'm in
with your twists. They look fabulous!
and suffered some heat damage *sigh* so now I'm trying to figure out how to get my hair back in shape. It's gotten a lot thicker but is still breaking off horribly at the ends so I'm not retaining any length. I'm really depressed about it because September is my 1 year natural anniversary and I was hoping to have something to show for it and was on track until I decided to let that man use that marcel iron in my hair Anywho, looking good ladies! @sareca, I'm in
with your twists. They look fabulous!
Platinum
Well-Known Member
-PYT Check out this thread. Nonie has a detailed regimen for two-strand twists:
http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=557227
Hope this helps!
http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=557227
Hope this helps!
Thanks for your help
curlycrown85
New Member
Big chopped again! My hair was already short (because I just big chopped a few months back), but I wanted my hair to be cut in a style, so this is how it turned out.
PlatinumBronze
Living my life like its Platinum!
Big chopped again! My hair was already short (because I just big chopped a few months back), but I wanted my hair to be cut in a style, so this is how it turned out.
I love your hair. Did you twist it to get definition?
ZkittyKurls
New Member
here is how im wearing my hair now for the next week and a half.
my hair is in mini twists again but i decided to do something different because mini twists were starting to get a little boring. so i realized that mini twists...after my 1 yr anniversary, will become my go to style but i may incorporate some cornrows or flat twists as well to keep them interesting.
in 2 weeks...yarn braids here i come! so excited.
my hair is in mini twists again but i decided to do something different because mini twists were starting to get a little boring. so i realized that mini twists...after my 1 yr anniversary, will become my go to style but i may incorporate some cornrows or flat twists as well to keep them interesting.
in 2 weeks...yarn braids here i come! so excited.
qchelle
Well-Known Member
So I'm walking in the library and this older black guy walks in behind me and was like "excuse me...is your hair natural?!"
me: "Yes, it is!"
him: "It's beautiful!"
me: thank you!
him: yea, my sisters *shakes head* all this straight hair, yellow hair *shakes head* just killin themselves
me: (on the inside I was
) lol....... 
him: well stay beautiful!
me: thank you!
me: "Yes, it is!"
him: "It's beautiful!"
me:
thank you!him: yea, my sisters *shakes head* all this straight hair, yellow hair *shakes head* just killin themselves
me: (on the inside I was
) lol....... him: well stay beautiful!
me: thank you!
tiffers
Whisper "bleep boop" to yourself when you're sad.
So girls, I have a question...
How does your hair feel when you airdry with just leave-in/oil/butter on your hair?
Because I'm dc'ing and cowashing almost every day and when my hair fully dries, it feels dry. And when I play in it, it sounds like someone walking through grass. Does ya'lls hair make any kind of sound when you play in it?
erplexed
How does your hair feel when you airdry with just leave-in/oil/butter on your hair?
Because I'm dc'ing and cowashing almost every day and when my hair fully dries, it feels dry. And when I play in it, it sounds like someone walking through grass. Does ya'lls hair make any kind of sound when you play in it?
erplexed
pookaloo83
New Member
Does ya'lls hair make any kind of sound when you play in it?
This just made me
! It used to when I had twa. Then with the right moisturizers and dc's it went away. tiffers
tiffers
Whisper "bleep boop" to yourself when you're sad.
pookaloo83 Why you gotta laugh at me?
Okay, so it went away the longer your hair got? I really like the conditioners I'm using (Enso, BFH, Hairveda, etc) so it's just frustrating that my hair is still looking thirsty.
Okay, so it went away the longer your hair got? I really like the conditioners I'm using (Enso, BFH, Hairveda, etc) so it's just frustrating that my hair is still looking thirsty.
Avaya
Well-Known Member
So girls, I have a question...
How does your hair feel when you airdry with just leave-in/oil/butter on your hair?
Because I'm dc'ing and cowashing almost every day and when my hair fully dries, it feels dry. And when I play in it, it sounds like someone walking through grass. Does ya'lls hair make any kind of sound when you play in it?
When I don't use any leave-ins it sounds like a crackling fire.
tiffers
Whisper "bleep boop" to yourself when you're sad.
Maybe try a light protein conditioner and see if that helps.
From what I understand, protein can actually enhance the curl pattern and, of course, help with breakage.
My hair loooves protein now and I can definitely say that it makes the curls come out of hiding.
nisemac
Well-Known Member
OndoGirl I have the same problem, if I twist, they go in every direction possible. try pinning them down. i used to twist my hair dry, using just a touch of gel or aloe vera and then would poin the twist down in the direction i want it to lay. give it time to set (like over nite.)
for me, i find i get better results when i have more hair, like 4 inches or more.
for me, i find i get better results when i have more hair, like 4 inches or more.
Fab_Nikki
Well-Known Member
I color my hair so I do an Aphogee treatment after every color application and as I see fit any other time. I then follow with a Deep condition.
andromeda
Well-Known Member
I'm considering installing kinky twists myself. I have some concerns:
washing/cowashing/dcing - frizziness
matting of real hair and fake hair
fake hair drying out or shredding real hair (i have fine strands)
weight on edges
Any tips from those who've worn them before? Platinum StephElise Foxglove and othee who have experience with extension twists (kinky/senegalese/etc) Feel free to also share your routines, self-installation tips and what you do to keep the frizzies at bay.
washing/cowashing/dcing - frizziness
matting of real hair and fake hair
fake hair drying out or shredding real hair (i have fine strands)
weight on edges
Any tips from those who've worn them before? Platinum StephElise Foxglove and othee who have experience with extension twists (kinky/senegalese/etc) Feel free to also share your routines, self-installation tips and what you do to keep the frizzies at bay.
Platinum
Well-Known Member
andromeda I've had both Kinky and Senegalese twists. I absolutely
Senegalese twists! I followed the Crown and Glory method and it did wonders for my hair (good growth and retention, little or no breakage). I still cowashed almost every day but I didn't shampoo. I clarified with baking soda and water in an applicator bottle. I didn't have the frizzies until toward the end because I tied my hair up at night with a satin scarf. Hope this helps.http://www.growafrohairlong.com/braidreg.html
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