Twist, Braid, Bun for Growth Challenge (1/1/13 - 3/31/13)

faithVA- my coils were an epic fail:nono: I don't know if it was because some of them were too big or because my ends are blunt, but the last 2 inches would not coil. I'm going to continue to try until I can figure it out.
I used Talijah Wajid loc & twist gel.
 
lana said:
@skyslady - welcome and your hair looks lovely! Keep us posted on your progress.


I'm about to wash my hair (after a week of wearing a twist out) then I'll deep condition, rinse - meaning apply a black rinse to my hair and then condition again, rinse with water and twist for the night. The only thing I'm doing that has changed is that I will use these little scrunchies at my roots to see if I can get my roots straighter when it dries. My roots tend to really dry BIG and POOFY. Other than that - I am so happy with my twist out style!
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I'm quoting my own post. Using scrunchies on the roots worked for me. I bought little kid scrunchies and just put them on my poofy areas. I used Shea Moisture and Ecostyler gel - I would say it's my best twist out so far. I clipped my ends in a few places, which is okay because it was past time to trim and my hair really needed it. :)

Loving my twist outs and getting compliments on how gooood my hair smells.
 
Atdow71 said:
faithVA- my coils were an epic fail:nono: I don't know if it was because some of them were too big or because my ends are blunt, but the last 2 inches would not coil. I'm going to continue to try until I can figure it out.
I used Talijah Wajid loc & twist gel.
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They may be too big. I do mine really small. They take longer but they last longer. When they won't coil, try splitting that section in 2 and trying again.
 
My hair has grown long enough to wear flat twists to work now :yay: My boss actually said my hair looked nice :look: And all my gray is showing up. I think I will try to come up with some more advanced flat twists styles.

I will post a pic tonight.
 
lana said:
I'm quoting my own post. Using scrunchies on the roots worked for me. I bought little kid scrunchies and just put them on my poofy areas. I used Shea Moisture and Ecostyler gel - I would say it's my best twist out so far. I clipped my ends in a few places, which is okay because it was past time to trim and my hair really needed it. :)

Loving my twist outs and getting compliments on how gooood my hair smells.
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lana I never thought to use scrunchies. Have you ever tried braiding the root, then switching to a twist?

faithVA said:
My hair has grown long enough to wear flat twists to work now :yay: My boss actually said my hair looked nice :look: And all my gray is showing up. I think I will try to come up with some more advanced flat twists styles.

I will post a pic tonight.
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faithVA YAY!!! :grin: I'll be looking out for the pics! I still can't flat twist well enough to wear my hair out in public.

rsmith said:
I took my twist done on 01/25/2013 and washed and bunned on 01/26/2013




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rsmith Did you bun on stretched hair? It's very full!
 
I wanna join!

1. What is your primary style (twists, braids, bunning)? Twistss

2. What is your style maintenance regimen?
will cowash/dc and retwist once every 7 days. And when my hair feels dry water rinse and seal with a oil

3. Are you natural, relaxed, transitioning? I'm natural

4. What do you hope to achieve from the challenge? More retention

5. After wearing your hair out will you restyle after [Pick One] 2 days or 3 days?
Ehh 3 days?
6. Include Starting Pic. (You are not a challenger without a pic).
 

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BraunSugar - Yes, I tried braiding the root, but it was puffy. My hair just raises up at the root when it dries, so I needed something that would keep the root taut and the scrunchies work okay...the only problem...tangles.

I had two big tangles that cost me a bit of hair. If I don't pull the scrunchy all the way through on wet hair - it's tangle sitty.

So I was very careful after the first two snagged.
 
lana said:
@BraunSugar - Yes, I tried braiding the root, but it was puffy. My hair just raises up at the root when it dries, so I needed something that would keep the root taut and the scrunchies work okay...the only problem...tangles.

I had two big tangles that cost me a bit of hair. If I don't pull the scrunchy all the way through on wet hair - it's tangle sitty.

So I was very careful after the first two snagged.
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What about using clips on the roots to keep them from fluffing up? I saw Lady T do it in her twist out video on YT. Here's the link:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zebwXOaDvCg&feature=share&list=UUuzQGzuzVHPsEVo3yR1dYbA
 
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Pictures let you see what your hair really looks like :lol: :ohwell: I have to refresh my flat twisting skills. I also need to start earlier so I'm not rushing to get to bed. But I'm going to sport this all week, crooked parts, gray hair and all.

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Dang TopShelf. Your hair is really pretty. But um, couldn't you like wait a day to post your pics. You posted them right after mine and made my flat twist look like them came from the dollar store :lol:

I'm fixin to erase my pics. :lol:


They are very pretty. :yep:
 
BraunSugar said:
I literally gasped! :lol: This is so pretty! I really wish I had skills to do something like this myself. I don't know of any salon nearby I could go to for this kind of style. :(
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thank you. she is a blessing. I have tried so many stylists in the area and she is by far the best. Funny that I actually found her via a coworker that i dont care for. I had to ask someone to ask her where she gets her hair done. between this board, other coworkers and people on the street I have sent her about 10 referrals while my coworker has never sent her any. So my coworker calls the woman and complains about her doing all of our hair and the woman basically told her that she doesn't have to come back if she did not want to because she would prefer that I continue to come to her and give her those referrals.:lachen:

people are crazy
 
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Hey BraunSugar. Yes I did stretch my hair a little. After I washed it. I put it in ponytail and a bun and it streched out a little.
 
I'm really trying to make it with these twists this week. 3 weeks of twists almost done then a week of a twistout. I don't know though. I have to lead a training on Thursday and do a presentation on Friday and these twists are looking a little bit raggedy. We shall see.
 
Applied CD Tui oil to my twists in sections, then bantu-knotted. Hopefully, they will be full and flowy tomorrow.
 
Shay72 said:
I'm really trying to make it with these twists this week. 3 weeks of twists almost done then a week of a twistout. I don't know though. I have to lead a training on Thursday and do a presentation on Friday and these twists are looking a little bit raggedy. We shall see.
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Okay let me rephrase that. The twists themselves don't look raggedy. It's my roots. I have new growth.
 
Shay72 what if you wear an updo or a headband? or what if you pull your twists back at night, apply a butter or something on your roots, tie a scarf on, then when you wake up at least the front will be flat and it'll look refreshed? Maybe? Idk I've never tried it but it sounds like it could work? Lol
 
Igotstripes said:
@Shay72 what if you wear an updo or a headband? or what if you pull your twists back at night, apply a butter or something on your roots, tie a scarf on, then when you wake up at least the front will be flat and it'll look refreshed? Maybe? Idk I've never tried it but it sounds like it could work? Lol
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I'm going to try the headband and I thought about applying something to my roots. I will give a try :yep:.
 
I'm finally losing less hair when I twist. I had to first, learn how to twist and then learn to be super gentle. So I twisted my hair up last night as a saver style and I used Shea Moisture Smoothie and a bit of Talia Wajid Curl sealer. Earlier in the day I applied Shea Butter from the whole food market and boy did it make my hair soft! My hair feels good and I'm ready to wash it again just to enjoy it. :)
 
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