The Ultimate Hardcore No Heat Challenge 2013

[BEAUTYU2U]

*saving spot* I am trying to get fixated on health and thickness over length this year, length being a secondary/bonus accomplishment. "No heat" challenge would definitely help me. I tend to use heat to "see" the length every 3-4 months.

 

[alove15]

alove15 wow you have some pretty hair.

Thank you and double thanks for this challenge. It's exactly what I need to keep
myself in check!

 

[DesignerCurls]

Yaay!!! Space saver I am excited because I want to eliminate heat from my regimen to obtain healthy long hair. So my stats & start pic will be up towards the end of the month when I take my cornrows out.

 

[Curlywurly10]

I started this challenge in Sept so I will be 8 weeks in this sat! So far so good, I haven't even been tempted to use heat. Can't wait for this challenge to start officially, I'm so excited to see the results of our determination to resist heat!

 

[SincerelyBeautiful]

To Join the Challenge answer these questions

1. Are you doing challenge level 1 (heat every three months)
challenge level 2 (heat every six months)
challenge level 3 ( No heat in 2013)
Answer: level 2 or 3

1a Are you going hardcore, ultimate or doing the ultimate hardcore no heat challenge?
Answer: ultimate


2. Have you ever done a no heat challenge before?
Answer: yes, my own personal challenge

3. Do you plan to trim your ends without heat?
Answer: yes

4. Do you know How to Stretch your hair without heat?
Answer: not really, I just let air dry and pull

5. Do you plan to increase your challenge to the ultimate level by protective styling everyday?
Answer: yes I will PS everyday via wigs, buns, braid outs, and Bantu knot outs

5a. If not, can you commit to low manipulation styles throughout your challenge?
Answer: above

6. What do you hope to gain from this challenge?
Answer: less damage to my ends and retaining every inch grown. Also just overall healthy hair

7. Do you know how to do length checks without heat?
Answer: Yes

8. Post both a starting length and thickness picture. Pictures are Mandatory to be a member of this challenge





9. List your No Heat Regime

Always air dry after washing and co washing, protective styling all the time, doing the scarf method when so many weeks post relaxer, and also will deep condition without heat

Sent from my iPad using LHCF

 

[prettybyrd]

I think nakialovesshoes, will like this one, too!

1. Are you doing
challenge level 3 ( No heat in 2013)

1a Are you going hardcore, ultimate or doing the ultimate hardcore no heat challenge?
I'm going Ultimate Hardcore! No heat and PS for an entire year

2. Have you ever done a no heat challenge before?
Yes. I am currently in a no heat challenge

3. Do you plan to trim your ends without heat?
Yes, I plan to trim my ends with my hair in twists

4. Do you know How to Stretch your hair without heat?
Yes. I stretch using twists, braids, and once it's longer may try banding

5. Do you plan to increase your challenge to the ultimate level by protective styling everyday?
Absolutely! Right now I do all low manipulation styles, but I plan to PS daily as my hair grows longer.

6. What do you hope to gain from this challenge?
Stronger, thicker hair, and retention the likes of which LHCF'ers will one day write books.

7. Do you know how to do length checks without heat?
I've never done one. I'm confident I'll learn from some of the other ladies in the group.

8. Post both a starting length and thickness picture. Pictures are Mandatory to be a member of this challenge
Will be back to post pics.

9. List your No Heat Regime
Saturday: Cleanse, DC, LOC and braid.
Wednesday: Mist hair with water and AVG mixture, seal with oil, top with a light cream, braid, and cover
Daily: Wearing cornrows under a wig

 

[alove15]

Hey! I saw I was listed as hardcore but I'm only doing challenge 3 (no heat 2013).

 

[Seamonster]

alove15 thanks for letting me know, I made the changes
prettybyrd and SincerelyBeautiful to the Ultimate Hardcore no heat challenge

 

[Blairx0]

do curlformers count? If so I may be able to do this.

 

[Seamonster]

Blairx0 we love curlformers, threading, and rollersets on this no direct heat challenge. Looking forward to your lovely curlformer styles on the monthly updates

 

[AXtremeTakeover]

So i come to the conclusion that imma do another year of sew ins... Whenever i did that it was great! And imma use tgat magical net lol. That will keep me away from heat

 

[Seamonster]

Sew ins are great for the winter. Keeps the head warm while looking nice.

 

[ItsMeFre]

So i come to the conclusion that imma do another year of sew ins... Whenever i did that it was great! And imma use tgat magical net lol. That will keep me away from heat

AXtremeTakeover What is that magical net? I'm interested in weaving for the next year too and I know NOTHING about weaves.

 

[Blairx0]

I am doing the setting to success challenge and I plan to do curlformers and rollersets all year long! Can't wait to join. I will post my stats later when I get a new ppic

 

[nakialovesshoes]

To Join the Challenge answer these questions
1. I am doing Challenge Level 3
2. Have you ever done a no heat challenge before? I am currently in a heat challenge but I failed 2 weeks ago. I didn't have time for my hair to airdry before braids so I had to use a blowdryer. This time around I will be using rollersets to stretch my hair before I get braids.
3. Do you plan to trim your ends without heat? I'm thinking that I may get a trim before the challenge starts. I haven't had scissors in my hair in over a year but I'm not too worried since I don't use heat & I dont do alot of manipulation.
4. Do you know How to Stretch your hair without heat? Yes
5. Do you plan to increase your challenge to the ultimate level by protective styling everyday? I will be PSing more than 90% of the year but I know when it gets hot there'll be some days that I'll want to wear my hair out.
5a. If not, can you commit to low manipulation styles throughout your challenge? See above.
6. What do you hope to gain from this challenge? RETENTION!!!
7. Do you know how to do length checks without heat? Yes
8. Post both a starting length and thickness picture. Pictures are Mandatory to be a member of this challenge
9. List your No Heat Regime Right now I have mini braids. I CW every other day rotating Oyin Honey Hemp Cond & AOGBP. After I CW, I use Oyin J&B to moisturize & then GSO to seal & then I'll layer the Honey Hemp over that - my version of LOC.

Here are some recent pics of me. Even though I've been on the forum for years, I still struggle with attaching images. The fro was when I blowed it out 2 weeks ago in prep for braids. The braidout pic was taken 10/21.

 

[Seamonster]

nakialovesshoes Your fro looks amazing. I hope mine looks that good when I blow it out. We all have to do what we have to do; Heat styling is so much a part of our culture. Lovely Hair

 

[lyricallysound]

1. Are you doing challenge level 3 ( No heat in 2013)
2. Have you ever done a no heat challenge before? No, but I never use heat
3. Do you plan to trim your ends without heat? Yes
4. Do you know How to Stretch your hair without heat? Yes
5. Do you plan to increase your challenge to the ultimate level by protective styling everyday? This is my goal. I'm not good with PS but I will try and force myself to say in a PS most of 2013.
5a. If not, can you commit to low manipulation styles throughout your challenge? I do twist outs when not in a PS
6. What do you hope to gain from this challenge? length
7. Do you know how to do length checks without heat? yes
9. List your No Heat Regime Wash every week or every 2 weeks with a sulfate free shampoo. Condition with HE Honey I'm Strong, deep condition with Curl Junkie Curl Rehab. Twist with homemade butter.

 

[PureSilver]

My answers are bolded and i am saving my space

Rules:
Must take and post before shot at challenge start
Must post a no heat style and update every month
Must post a picture of any heat cheats with an update on the condition of your ends.
Must take and post after shot at challenge end, and every time you use heat
No usage of blow dryers, hot combs, or flatirons.

Challenge Level 3 No Heat in 2013....I prefer to go the bootcamp way. When i decided to go natural i never used heat for the first two years of my journey, and my hair thrived like wild fire. I have used heat going on to my third which is earlier this year. I want to go back to my no heat mandate and after seeing what it has dont to my ends i dont think it will be too hard.

Ultimate Challenge & Hardcore Challenge for me Protective Styling for the entire time of your challenge: Definitely
Hardcore Challenge Finger combing and protective styling for the entire challenge

To Join the Challenge answer these questions
challenge level 3 ( No heat in 2013)

2. Have you ever done a no heat challenge before? I think so, it may have been a personal one.

3. Do you plan to trim your ends without heat? I dont plan to trim at all in 2013

4. Do you know How to Stretch your hair without heat? Not interested in that really....i hardly ever wear my hair out.

5. Do you plan to increase your challenge to the ultimate level by protective styling everyday? I plan on doing both challenges

6. What do you hope to gain from this challenge? Length strength and thickness....which is hard since i have fine strands

7. Do you know how to do length checks without heat? definitely

8. Post both a starting length and thickness picture. Pictures are Mandatory to be a member of this challenge....I will post in a few weeks

9. List your No Heat Regime: Low manipulation:finger combing, wash, DC, and weave me up all of 2013.


Length Checks
December
March
June
September
December
Not certain i can post pics during these specified times


This challenge means that you may need to rely on styles such as buns, braids, twists, wash n gos, braid/twistouts, bantu knot outs, flexirods, flat twists, puffs, ponys, wigs, updos, fros, etc. and to show length you may have to band, etc. This is hardcore!
I dont see weaves on this list but hey its my protective style that works for me.

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[DominicanBrazilian82]

Not sure if this question was posed, but can we rollerset and flexi-set under the hooded dryer? Or is that not allowed in this challenge?

 

[Rozlewis]

To Join the Challenge answer these questions:

1. Are you doing challenge level 1 (heat every three months)
challenge level 2 (heat every six months)
challenge level 3 ( No heat in 2013)

1a Are you going hardcore, ultimate or doing the ultimate hardcore no heat challenge?
Ultimate

2. Have you ever done a no heat challenge before? Yes

3. Do you plan to trim your ends without heat? I think I will use heat when I trim which is usually 2 x per year.

4. Do you know How to Stretch your hair without heat? Yes

5. Do you plan to increase your challenge to the ultimate level by protective styling everyday? Yes

5a. If not, can you commit to low manipulation styles throughout your challenge? Yes

6. What do you hope to gain from this challenge? Healthy hair and increased length

7. Do you know how to do length checks without heat? No but would love to learn

8. Post both a starting length and thickness picture. Pictures are Mandatory to be a member of this challenge. I will post a better picture in December that shows my length and thickness

9. List your No Heat Regime Wash 1 x per week, co-wash 1 x per week, DC with steam for 30 mins 2 x per week, apply leave-ins, air dry moisture and seal, style in a bun or wear wig

 

[prettybyrd]

Not sure if this question was posed, but can we rollerset and flexi-set under the hooded dryer? Or is that not allowed in this challenge?

Seamonster, and what about DC with heat. I don't remember reading that it wasn't allowed.

 

[Seamonster]

prettybyrd DominicanBrazilian82 indirect heat from hooded dryers is allowed

 

[Seamonster]

SUNSHINE BABY and Rozlewis Welcome, we just have 30 days to go!

 

[Rozlewis]

I am excited. I just started this journey 3 months ago and I am seeing so much retention and growth.

 

[PureSilver]

I almost went out and bought a blow dryer to start blowing out my hair on wash day......whew, that was close. I must remember no heat in 2013

 

[PureSilver]

So i come to the conclusion that imma do another year of sew ins... Whenever i did that it was great! And imma use tgat magical net lol. That will keep me away from heat

I too have gotten the best growth from weaves, its just the best protective style for me. What the magical net Xtreme? Spill the beans plz

 

[prettybyrd]

My friend just commented on how thick my hair is and said that she has never seen my hair like this. I attribute it all to no heat. I think I'm going to give away my blow dryer and flat iron so that I won't be tempted to use them. I am in love with my thick hair.

 

[JessieLeleB]

To Join the Challenge answer these question

1. Are you doing--
challenge level 3 ( No heat in 2013)

1a ultimate hardcore no heat challenge

2. Have you ever done a no heat challenge before?
Nope

3. Do you plan to trim your ends without heat?
Yes

4. Do you know How to Stretch your hair without heat?
Yea

5. Do you plan to increase your challenge to the ultimate level by protective styling everyday?
Yes, sewin 365!

6. What do you hope to gain from this challenge?
Length and health

7. Do you know how to do length checks without heat?
Yes

8. Post both a starting length and thickness picture. Pictures are Mandatory to be a member of this challenge

Will post dec 22 once I take down current sewin

9. List your No Heat Regime

Once a month
Take down sewin
Shampoo with coffee shampoo
2 min protein treatment for 30 min
Deep condition overnight
Braid to the scalp and moisturize with QB
Air Dry
Seal with oil
Sewin-in new hair

This is what I been doing all this year!

I heat damaged my natural hair not using a heat protector at the beginning of year and had to cut off about 5 inches of hair this is why I go totally no heat not even to dry my hair or length check.

 

[toyas08]

Sorry ignore
I was jumping ahead

 

[kurlllz]

I'm joining:
1. Challenge level 2 (heat every six months)
2. Have you ever done a no heat challenge before? No, but I only use heat occasionally.
3. Do you plan to trim your ends without heat? I trimmed a few inches at the end of October so I might trim in April.
4. Do you know How to Stretch your hair without heat? I think I do, guess I'll read with others have written for this question.
5. Do you plan to increase your challenge to the ultimate level by protective styling everyday? No.
5a. If not, can you commit to low manipulation styles throughout your challenge? Yes, usually my hair is in a wash n go or loose ball while at home.
6. What do you hope to gain from this challenge? Continued growth and to slowly get rid of my stringy sections from lightening it.
7. Do you know how to do length checks without heat? I think I can just stretch a section but I'll read upon this as well
8. Post both a starting length and thickness picture. Pictures are Mandatory to be a member of this challenge
9. List your No Heat Regime

I'll post pics and answer 9 ASAP.