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

I love how my twist out looks today. I really feel like I have little girl hair as a grown woman. I feel like this is what my hair was supposed to feel like the first time I went natural, but I've learned so much from my natural to texlax to natural experience. So I wouldn't change a thing.

I used only Shea Moisture smoothie last night and I wore scrunchies at the roots to hold the bulk of my hair down. People in my life have been shocked at the sight of my hair, thinking I cut it, but nope, it's still beyond BSL and inching toward MBL. I'm waiting on my two layers to meet and then I'll keep it cut blunt going forward.

Here is a pic! Let me know what you think. I made larger twists than normal for the first time yesterday.
 

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I forgot to say that I avoid using bobby pins by using Naptural85's cocooning method with a twist - instead of tucking the end of my hair through the loop I just let it travel up the twist so that I get some nice curls on the ends.

The ends of my hair are texlaxed so they do not curl naturally - they hang almost straight.
 
Feels strange doing twists again. I definitely lost my endurance doing these :lol: I used to speed through these. But nothing beats the low maintenance.
 
I put some twists in my hair last night. They are a little bigger than my last set. I can't do them super small anymore, but I think the set I have now will last a couple weeks. Pics will be posted in a little while.
 
Hey everybody, I am still in buns. Will post soon. Have a good day.


@isawstars let me know how you like your WEN Product. I have been wanting to try it now.
 
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rsmith said:
Hey everybody, I am still in buns. Will post soon. Have a good day.


@isawstars let me know how you like your WEN Product. I have been wanting to try it now.
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rsmith

I've been using Wen for 3 months now. This recent purchase was to replace my empty bottle. I use the pomegranate and a small bottle of 613 (it's more expensive than the others! so I mix it) as a conditioner. Then I use pomegranate as a leave-in and twist creme....

I've used a lot of twist cremes--Various Darcy Botanicals, Miss Jessies, Shea Moisture...-- and this is the best. Moisturizing, has soft hold and most importantly... it detangles like a dream.

I've been on this site since 2005 and never believed the Wen hype.... and now I'm kicking myself for not trying it sooner. If you do choose to give it a shot, I recommend getting a variety sampler because all their scents don't act the same...

For instance, my hair doesn't like the Pumpkin Wen.
 
My latest set of twists:

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BraunSugar - your twists are beautiful, I could wear my hair out of the house in twists if I had enough length to do that. How long is your hair if you don't mind me asking? Are you relaxed or natural? I ask because my hair is below my brastrap and I don't have enough hair to wear that style and I wish...I wish boy oh boy! (lol)


I'm wearing a bun today. I have to say wearing a twist out has been the best of both worlds for me, I feel like it's a true protective style and it helps me keep my hands out of my head during the day, just like a bun. Over the weekend I plan to shampoo (because it needs it), deep condition with heat and twist it up and then wear a twist out.
 
lana you could ABSOLUTELY wear your hair in twists if you're past BSL already! And they would look great with your length. Are you relaxed or natural??
 
I'm going to have to be a sideline challenger. My hair and scalp need some mid-week loving I can't give it when it's up. And I'm doing more an injustice to my head by trying to follow the rules of the challenge vs. listening to my hair. I will rejoin later in the year.
 
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@lana you could ABSOLUTELY wear your hair in twists if you're past BSL already! And they would look great with your length. Are you relaxed or natural??
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NikkiQ - I'm transitioning for now, haven't decided for certain until I get through the summer without texlaxing again. I was natural for about 5 years and now I have texlaxed ends and 8 months of natural roots. :) Hmm, I twist every night or I put it in a loose bun. I may have to consider trying this. Right now I don't part or try to make it look neat. Maybe that is the difference.
 
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lana[/USER];17862991]NikkiQ - I'm transitioning for now, haven't decided for certain until I get through the summer without texlaxing again. I was natural for about 5 years and now I have texlaxed ends and 8 months of natural roots. :) Hmm, I twist every night or I put it in a loose bun. I may have to consider trying this. Right now I don't part or try to make it look neat. Maybe that is the difference.
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It doesn't look like she parts but maybe she does. You do have to do them quite small though. And she does have a fabulous rope technique. So perfect in fact that it looks like she bought some hair :lol: Beautiful, just beautiful :yep:
 
lana Your hair is longer than mine! LOL! I have reached BSB which is about 1.5 inches above my bra strap. I stretch my hair before twisting by using either braids or a blow dryer. I only do this when I plan to wear twists for an extended period of time. faithVA is right, I do not part my hair when I twist. I grab small sections and go. I can't part straight with a comb, so I don't even waste time with it! My twists do eventually shrink up due to moisturizing them. They end up at CBL for me.

faithVA, I'm sorry you have to drop out as an official challenger. I still consider you a part of the challenge though. :lol: Take care of your hair and scalp!!!
 
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BraunSugar[/USER];17863611]lana Your hair is longer than mine! LOL! I have reached BSB which is about 1.5 inches above my bra strap. I stretch my hair before twisting by using either braids or a blow dryer. I only do this when I plan to wear twists for an extended period of time. faithVA is right, I do not part my hair when I twist. I grab small sections and go. I can't part straight with a comb, so I don't even waste time with it! My twists do eventually shrink up due to moisturizing them. They end up at CBL for me.

faithVA, I'm sorry you have to drop out as an official challenger. I still consider you a part of the challenge though. :lol: Take care of your hair and scalp!!!
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I will be hanging out in here and posting if I change styles or something. I just won't be able to do 5 days in a style. I'm glad I didn't host this time around :yep:

Do you have a video on your twisting method? Your rope look is so consistent.
 
I will be watching this video tonight! Thank you so much.

I guess it's because I twist my hair wet so it ends up around shoulder length. That's some major shrinkage. Thank you, ladies!
 
soooo been a while since i updated. i was supposed to take these twists out over a week ago, but they're still in...it's been about 40ish days with these. i started to take a few out week or so ago, but decided i didnt want to...who knows when they'll come out. i know it will be a challenge when they do. ive been very hands off.
 
I am still successfully bunning it and loving it. Never knew I would enjoy buns so much.

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Still bunning. Will be braiding either tomorrow or Monday. Doing box braids instead of cornrows since my braider is sick. I kept the last set for 4 weeks. Might try to stretch this one to 5. I'm considering continuing my challenge through May. We'll see.
 
I have a question for those that have kinky twist? How do you moisturize and wash your hair with them? I'm thinking that a liquid moisturizer can be used but then to wash your hair wouldn't the twist become loose? Please let me know, I'm thinking of getting it done soon.
 
Hi Ladies,

I have been lurking, now that I'm in twists, here are my stats.

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

2. What is your style maintenance regimen?
Frequent co-washing, shea mix, oil mix, sulfur on scalp.

3. Are you natural, relaxed, transitioning?
Natural

4. What do you hope to achieve from the challenge?
Increased retention and discipline with low manipulation styles

5. After wearing your hair out will you restyle after [Pick One] 2 days or 3 days?
Two days maximum

6. Include Starting Pic. (You are not a challenger without a pic).
In attachment First is current twists, second is blow dried (please excuse my ends:look:)
 

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Hi Ladies, I hope everyone had a great week. Mine was kind of hectic I've been wearing my usual buns and braids.

I tried a new bun today that I'm going to test out tonight to see if I can sleep in it and still have it looking decent for the next day. It's called the Tutulus, it's based on an ancient Roman hairstyle. The nicest part about it for me is that I didn't need to use any pins to hold it together. All I used to hold the style was 3 small rubber bands.

Tutulus Back

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Tutulus Side

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It's a comfortable, tension free bun that has some interesting detail while still protecting the hair.

You can find a youtube video about how to do it here:

http://youtu.be/83V38YbkQJs

Have a good week everyone:rosebud:
 
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