TWA Grow Out Challenge 2010

[OhSoOthentik]

Can you upload a picture with your 2 strans twist? I want to start braidng my hair for a semi-low manipulation regimine, and i don't really know how to braid, and i want to have an idea on how they look on short hair, as all the tutorial i saw in Youtube are from long haired ladies.

Yesterday i dye my hair black, and flat ironed it just to see the progress. The back is growing really nicely, but i don't know what to do with the top and sides, they are growing but so slow . What do you recommend guys?

I will upload the pictures after class tomorrow morning (sorry I am at work right now and I work 1900-0700). Anyway, hopefully they will help. I think they look great on short hair.

I know what u mean about the growth issue. It seems like my back and front are growing faster than the crown for me, and honestly I dont know what to do about it other than continue my healthy hair practices and be patient. Maybe I will try massages. Are you doing scalp massages?

 

[Taina]

I will upload the pictures after class tomorrow morning (sorry I am at work right now and I work 1900-0700). Anyway, hopefully they will help. I think they look great on short hair.

I know what u mean about the growth issue. It seems like my back and front are growing faster than the crown for me, and honestly I dont know what to do about it other than continue my healthy hair practices and be patient. Maybe I will try massages. Are you doing scalp massages?

I have to say i'm too lazy for that but i'm applying Moe Grow in the front i will have to do it every nite to notice something, and i will start massages whe apply it

 

[OhSoOthentik]

I have to say i'm too lazy for that but i'm applying Moe Grow in the front i will have to do it every nite to notice something, and i will start massages whe apply it

See we are in the same boat. I just dont feel like doing my own massages, and I feel like I dont do it right or something. Maybe I should get one of those scalp massagers I have heard about. Oh well, I am not going to worry about it too much because the growth isnt too far off from the rest of my head for now. I am more concerned about single strand knots right now.

 

[OhSoOthentik]

Here are the pictures of my two strand twists Ladies. In the first two pictures I actually was retwisting and making them smaller so they would last longer. Then in the last two pictures are the finished product. I like to pin them up and do different things. So in the last picture I twisted my twist up in the front and added barrettes. Hope this helps you all. If you have any more questions let me know

 

[Taina]

Pretty nice, thanks for posting them! I will try it when i wash my hair again ^^

 

[OhSoOthentik]

Pretty nice, thanks for posting them! I will try it when i wash my hair again ^^

What products are you going to use to do your twist Taina?

 

[DigitalRain]

I'd like to join too!! Brand new twa that I can't wait to grow out. Don't have a regime yet though.

 

[jetbeauty09]

Can you upload a picture with your 2 strans twist? I want to start braidng my hair for a semi-low manipulation regimine, and i don't really know how to braid, and i want to have an idea on how they look on short hair, as all the tutorial i saw in Youtube are from long haired ladies.

Yesterday i dye my hair black, and flat ironed it just to see the progress. The back is growing really nicely, but i don't know what to do with the top and sides, they are growing but so slow . What do you recommend guys?

I saw alot of retention w/a low manip. reggie. I wore 2 strand twists under wigs 90-95% of the time from Oct 09-Dec 09, moisturized twice daily and sealed, DC up to twice a week. Try and up the DCing and cowashing (in twists), that always makes my hair stronger and I seem to retain more length b/c I'm babying my hair.

 

[OhSoOthentik]

I saw alot of retention w/a low manip. reggie. I wore 2 strand twists under wigs 90-95% of the time from Oct 09-Dec 09, moisturized twice daily and sealed, DC up to twice a week. Try and up the DCing and cowashing (in twists), that always makes my hair stronger and I seem to retain more length b/c I'm babying my hair.

Great tips. You have had a lot of retention. Love it

 

[kittykhat]

Oooo! I want to join because I'm doing a BC this week. I have been doing minichops since transitioning for 4 months. So i have like 2 inches of ng. And I have been cutting in patches. Lol. I cut all my bangs off and now I have to always wear a headband or I'll look stupid. Lol.

 

[song_of_serenity]

I didn't cave and take my braids out but I will soon. GRR!!!

 

[Taina]

What products are you going to use to do your twist Taina?

oh i don't knoe i have to use something different than my leave in/moisturizer. What do you normally use?

 

[Taina]

I saw alot of retention w/a low manip. reggie. I wore 2 strand twists under wigs 90-95% of the time from Oct 09-Dec 09, moisturized twice daily and sealed, DC up to twice a week. Try and up the DCing and cowashing (in twists), that always makes my hair stronger and I seem to retain more length b/c I'm babying my hair.

Great tips, thanks for let us know.

 

[Melaysia]

I want to join, I just did my 3rd big chop. Last relaxer was in September '09, did the big chop a month later. This will be fun to see everybody's progression.

I co-wash every other day alternating conditioners, favorite being V05's Tea Therapy with Blackberries and Sage, smells so good. I moisturize EVERY SINGLE DAY using Garnier Fructis Sleek & Shine L/I conditioner. I also use Blue Magic Coconut Oil hair conditioner on my hair (hey it may be a LHCF no-no but it works for me). For coil definition, I have 4 gels in rotation (L.A Looks Wet look gel, Eco-styler gel, Smooth & Shine styling gel - meant to get the curl activator but oh well, I work with what I got and I also use Fruit of the earth aloe vera gel. I pretty much do wash n gos. No heat, no color for the first 18 months. So far, conditioning every other day has made my hair softer and my curls clump. I shampoo and deep condition every 1.5 to 2 weeks. I'm on a mission to grow. So I pretty much k.i.s.s. and besides wetting and moisturing my hair daily, I stay out of it.

My 3rd big chop, most recent pic:

Don't mind the robe, I was just chillin around the house.

 

[OhSoOthentik]

oh i don't knoe i have to use something different than my leave in/moisturizer. What do you normally use?

I think we are similar in that we both have several different textures in our hair. I know for myself personally if I just use moisturizer my hair would not last very long, So I use my cantu leave in and eco-styler gel. and I just use my oil, water, conditioner homemade spray while I have the twist in.

 

[cocoaluv]

I am so bad. I took out hte whole back row of my Kinky twists............I miss my hair so much but I am not ready to wear my hair out yet.

 

[Tif392002]

checking in!

 

[LongTimeComing]

Ok I need to get in on this I just bc'd a couple of days ago and have maybe 1" of hair stretched....


So how are you ladies getting the curl definition? Is it the gel? Wash n go? Exactly what is a wash n go? I'm confused, because I know I shouldn't be going out with naked hair.

 

[kittykhat]

Guys! I BCed!!! I'm sooo excited. I'm a little shy about it though....Lol.

 

[plastic]

my hair doesn't seem to be growing .. but i think it is . I'm not stretching for length until my 3 month anniversary.

 

[Taina]

Of course it is growig, but at the beginning we can not notice it, it was the same with me.

 

[OhSoOthentik]

Ok I need to get in on this I just bc'd a couple of days ago and have maybe 1" of hair stretched....


So how are you ladies getting the curl definition? Is it the gel? Wash n go? Exactly what is a wash n go? I'm confused, because I know I shouldn't be going out with naked hair.

There are lots of products you can use to get curl definition. It will all boil down to works for you. But I think in general lots start with doing a co-wash, then adding moisturizer to the hair (without doing lots of manipulating, ie: combing, brushing, picking out the hair etc.). For myself, I do my co-wash with V05 moisture milks conditioner, sometimes I just leave it in and add some oil to my hair and keep it moving. Also sometimes I use Cantu Shea Butter leave in. Some people do use gel (IC Fantasia, Aloe Vera gel, Eco Styler), and also some people use S-Curl, StaFroSoft, Wave Nouveau, Care Free Curl activators and similiar products. I hope you find something that works for you. Keep us posted!

 

[OhSoOthentik]

Can you upload a picture with your 2 strans twist? I want to start braidng my hair for a semi-low manipulation regimine, and i don't really know how to braid, and i want to have an idea on how they look on short hair, as all the tutorial i saw in Youtube are from long haired ladies.

Yesterday i dye my hair black, and flat ironed it just to see the progress. The back is growing really nicely, but i don't know what to do with the top and sides, they are growing but so slow . What do you recommend guys?

Here is a set of two strand twist I did on a co-worker who also has a twa. I think they look great on her!

 

[OhSoOthentik]

I am making some progress, Ladies. Check out my first puff. It's stingy now but we will check on it in a few months to see progress

 

[Clink]

I found a pic I took right before I got my two strands done.

 

[Coil Tresses]

I shaved all of my hair off last month. I have 1/2" growth thus far. I will keep it all natural without chemicals. I was natural before. So, I'm in with the TWA grow out challenge 2010. I have no pic thus far, I will post my fresh shave last month and this month along with what I am doing, once I can obscure my face.

 

[Taina]

Ladies i got braids today! i did it myself, they are not perfect but is my first time and i just wanted a protective style for a couple of weeks so is gonna work. I took some pictures but is late and i'm about to sleep. Anyway, my inspiration was Sooz, from theAs If show. Here's a picture. I just got red and black tho.
I'll post my pics tomorrow ...well in a couple of hours.

 

[yaya24]

CHECKING IN- My hair is still under my sew in. I will do a length pic in March when I take out my sew in..

 

[tapioca_pudding]

I'd love to join. I'm going crazy with the length of my hair and can't wait until it grows in. ..

My reggie -

Cowash daily w/ Pantene R&N mask
Apply castor oil to scalp nightly
Moisturize with Elasta QP Recovery Oil Moisturizer nightly
Sleep in my satin scarf
Take Phyto Phytophanere Dietary Supplement - Hair & Nails Daily

My pics are attached.

 

[a_shoe_6307]

Hello Ladies! Just checking. I took out my braids last week and guess what I found out??? I can but my hair in a mini ponytail now. I could not do this in mid-Dec. when I first got my braids installed. I cannot even believe it. I'm not sure how much my hair has really grown because I'm on personal no heat for 2 months challenge and my times is up in 2 weeks. I might not even straighten now to think of it and may not length check until March (when we do updates) since I've been half-wigging as of late and I'm loving it. I will let you guys know more when I decide. Happy Growing Ladies!!!