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

[trinity8mod8]

Hi ladies, I've decided that I'll be wearing my hair loose more often so I won't be participating in the challenge any longer. I will still wear protective styles during the week, just not for the required 5 days. I will be lurking in here to see the beautiful styles though lol.

 

[LilMissRed]

checking in... my twists need to be redone, but I'm going to try and hold out for another day or 2 before I take them down.. I need to henna and dc

 

[bebezazueta]

Oh my Lord! I had the worst headaches last week. I used an ouch less ponytail holder for my buns & the weight of my hair pulled so hard, the tension gave me a headache. How do I know this? Well I took the ponytail holder out & headache was gone. I'll have to find other ways to bun cause my hair is thriving on the bunning regimen. I have good hair day pins? And they work fine but I need 4 to secure my bun. I relax in 3 weeks & can't wait to see progress!

 

[bajandoc86]

virtuenow Thank you for that link. I will be trying that bun - but a more textured version for work.

 

[virtuenow]

@virtuenow Thank you for that link. I will be trying that bun - but a more textured version for work.

bajandoc86 you're welcome. The technique is great b/c it also works on shorter length hair. I have so many versions of this bun already-- and one I really like is the braidout -textured look.

 

[BraunSugar]

trinity8mod8 We'll miss you, but I still consider you a part of the challenge!

 

[faithVA]

BornAgainNatural2012;17870509[/USER]]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.

Are you talking my twists with just your hair or twist with extension hair?

 

[Fhrizzball]

I told myself I wouldn't do it again, but thanks to BraunSugar I put in some minitwists. They took me around 10 hours to do though.

I attempted a tension blowout a few days earlier so I did them on that and it seemed that it came out smoother and lay way better than if I did it on stretched hair. They really remind me of Senegalese twists though so I think this will be my method from now on if this doesn't turn on to be a disaster.

I wet the ends so they'll curl nicely but I'm on the fence if I want to wash them as that's usually when the tangling and breakage begins even if I braid it up before.

Hopefully they'll last for at least a month.

 

[missjones]

I've been doing sock buns since like October last year. I need to try something different to give my hair a break. I'm thinking of twists or box braids but I don't feel like sitting there to do them. I really think I should give my hair a break though.

 

[BraunSugar]

I told myself I wouldn't do it again, but thanks to @BraunSugar I put in some minitwists. They took me around 10 hours to do though.

I attempted a tension blowout a few days earlier so I did them on that and it seemed that it came out smoother and lay way better than if I did it on stretched hair. They really remind me of Senegalese twists though so I think this will be my method from now on if this doesn't turn on to be a disaster.

I wet the ends so they'll curl nicely but I'm on the fence if I want to wash them as that's usually when the tangling and breakage begins even if I braid it up before.

Hopefully they'll last for at least a month.

Fhrizzball Where are the pics???

 

[Angel of the North]

I just posted my bun pics in the relaxed bunning thread and thought I'd drop them in here too

The first pic is messy braid out bun #1

The second pic is messy braid out bun 2

The third pic is my braided bun

The fourth pic is my sock bun

 

[kinkycurlygurl]

Oh my Lord! I had the worst headaches last week. I used an ouch less ponytail holder for my buns & the weight of my hair pulled so hard, the tension gave me a headache. How do I know this? Well I took the ponytail holder out & headache was gone. I'll have to find other ways to bun cause my hair is thriving on the bunning regimen. I have good hair day pins? And they work fine but I need 4 to secure my bun. I relax in 3 weeks & can't wait to see progress!

Sorry to hear about the tension headache. Try goody spin pins, you don't need an elastic at all with spin pins. Hair sticks are another option.

 

[Fhrizzball]

I told myself I wouldn't do it again, but thanks to @BraunSugar I put in some minitwists. They took me around 10 hours to do though.

I attempted a tension blowout a few days earlier so I did them on that and it seemed that it came out smoother and lay way better than if I did it on stretched hair. They really remind me of Senegalese twists though so I think this will be my method from now on if this doesn't turn on to be a disaster.

I wet the ends so they'll curl nicely but I'm on the fence if I want to wash them as that's usually when the tangling and breakage begins even if I braid it up before.

Hopefully they'll last for at least a month.

@Fhrizzball Where are the pics???

Forgive me. I forgot what kinda website this is.

 

[lana]

Things have been going well with my twist out. Are we allowed to use heat to stretch our hair with this challenge? I wanted to try it on blow dried hair, but I have gotten used to twisting on wet hair and the amazing shrinkage.

 

[Tibbar]

I've been lazy about updating lately.... I've been bunning everyday for about a month or so. I finally put some twists back in my hair. That is really my preferred hairstyle, it is just so much easier. I guess these are medium sized twists? I did the twists on dried, stretched hair. I used Myhoneychild products this time. (Type 4 hair creme, honey nut conditioner, honey nut scalp cleanser)

After I twisted my hair, I misted it with water then grabbed large sections and put them on flexirods. I have on a headband (as usual ) and the back is pinned up with bobby pins... With some minor variations, this is my usual twist look...

 

[g.lo]

Thank you g.lo . I use Natural Soliel's technique (link below). I get a lot of compliments on it-- but no one thinks it's real. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ucC_dc8JvSw

thanks for the link!!!

 

[g.lo]

washed my hair and wet bunning!

 

[virtuenow]

@g.lo thank you!! I look forward to seeing your buns

I'm going to attempt eliminating all tools except my fingers starting today. Does anyone have suggestions on how to do this efficiently? Detangling already takes me 2.5 hours with a comb.

@Victoria44 I can't believe you gave up the comb. You caused me to pick the comb back up w/your detangling tips to me. I was using a finger only method and it took longer. And I was definitely pulling my hair out w/a heavy & frustrated hand.

I incorporated a jumbo seamless widetooth comb and a spritz bottle and can get the job done in under an hour. I do not do deep detangling. It's more of a simple de-shedding focused routine. I get the comb through the section once-- and then use my fingers to pull all the loose strands out of that section. I had to force myself to not overcomb and be super gentle.

I do the steps exactly how you described, except I do not touch or section off any hair w/o spritzing that section first...let the water absorb (section off), then slather the AO Gpb on, then twist that section.

It took a long time to learn a detangling routine that works, and I've spent months on this in order to get it right. So thank you so much. I am no longer in pain on wash day. It was also a good idea to do the de-shedding before the wash. I've learned so much about detangling through trial and error, I think I can probably teach a class .

 

[ajargon02]

REMEMBER: No hiding your hair! No wigs, no weaves, no extensions, etc.


This challenge is for twist, braids, and buns on your own hair. Using these low manipulation and protective styles, we aim to retain the growth we achieve over a three month period.

Twists: 2 strand twists, flat twists, 2 strand flat twists, 3 strand twists, coils, bantu knots

Braids: Box braids & mini braids on your hair, plaits, cornrows, french braids, etc.

Buns: Any kind of bun or updo. We want our ends to be protected and tucked away!

RULES:

1. All styles must be done with your hair exclusively.
2. Your hair must be in twist, braids or bunned for at least 5 consecutive days.
3. You can wear your hair out for up to 3 days after taking your twists out (like in twist-outs, afros, wash and go, etc). [If you need to amend your restyling time, let us know in your initial post! A 3-day turnaround may not be feasible for your schedule and lifestyle.]
4. Check in when you restyle your hair, or at least every 2 weeks since the challenge is short.
5. When you restyle give us an update. (regimen, style, moisturizing secrets, etc.)
6. Post a picture of your hair at the beginning of the challenge and at the end.
7. The challenge will be from January 1, 2013 – March 31, 2013.
8. You will have 1 pass during the challenge to cover you for a week.
9. Heat is allowed in this challenge. Be sure to use a heat protectant and the lowest setting possible for your hair. Remember to be careful! We do not want to damage our hair for the styling purposes of this challenge.

REMEMBER: No hiding your hair! No wigs, no weaves, no extensions, etc.

Feel free to join at any time.

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Start by Sharing:

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

2. What is your style maintenance regimen?
-twist left in for 6 days, then take down on day 7 to wash ect. Then back in twists.

3. Are you natural, relaxed, transitioning?
Natural

4. What do you hope to achieve from the challenge?
To keep the scissors out of my hands & hair to retain more length.

5. After wearing your hair out will you restyle after [Pick One] 2 days or 3 days?
-I don't normally wear my hair out. Maybe 10 days all summer/fall total do I indulge in "out" styles.

6. Include Starting Pic.
This is the 1st pic after 4-5 inch cut

 

[Victoria44]

@Victoria44 I can't believe you gave up the comb. You caused me to pick the comb back up w/your detangling tips to me. I was using a finger only method and it took longer. And I was definitely pulling my hair out w/a heavy & frustrated hand.

I incorporated a jumbo seamless widetooth comb and a spritz bottle and can get the job done in under an hour. I do not do deep detangling. It's more of a simple de-shedding focused routine. I get the comb through the section once-- and then use my fingers to pull all the loose strands out of that section. I had to force myself to not overcomb and be super gentle.

I do the steps exactly how you described, except I do not touch or section off any hair w/o spritzing that section first...let the water absorb (section off), then slather the AO Gpb on, then twist that section.

It took a long time to learn a detangling routine that works, and I've spent months on this in order to get it right. So thank you so much. I am no longer in pain on wash day. It was also a good idea to do the de-shedding before the wash. I've learned so much about detangling through trial and error, I think I can probably teach a class .

I'm so glad I was able to help! So I recently ordered a seamless comb and I'm going to give it a try. The reason I started finger detangling was because I noticed lots of shorter hair pieces sticking out at different lengths of my twists and I thought it might be from the seams in my comb causing it. I just never got around to getting a seamless comb until now, so my fingers were my only option.

I'm excited to try this comb, and I think I'm going to use the technique you mentioned. Just lightly detangle with the comb and do the rest with my fingers.

 

[lana]

I guess I'm not doing this challenge right. I wear a bun for a few days and then wash and retwist overnight and then wear a twist out for a few days and then repeat.

 

[faithVA]

lana[/USER];17895209]I guess I'm not doing this challenge right. I wear a bun for a few days and then wash and retwist overnight and then wear a twist out for a few days and then repeat.

You should read the first post to make sure you are within the rules of the challenge. You were so excited I didn't have the heart to tell you. I was hoping Braun Sugar would step it.

 

[rsmith]

Hey Ladies I am still wearing buns. This one is ugly but it's a bun.

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[TamaraShaniece]

My banana clip updo

 

[BraunSugar]

I guess I'm not doing this challenge right. I wear a bun for a few days and then wash and retwist overnight and then wear a twist out for a few days and then repeat.

You should read the first post to make sure you are within the rules of the challenge. You were so excited I didn't have the heart to tell you. I was hoping Braun Sugar would step it.

I didn't even realize! Life started picking up when I decided to host this challenge. lana You are supposed to hide your hair for at least 5 days. You can wear it out for up to 3, then put it away again.

Just between us, I am guilty of wearing a ponytail for almost a week last month. My ends reminded me that I was violating the challenge. They were so tangled. This is why I keep twist or braids in for the most part.

 

[lana]

faithVA, BraunSugar - thanks for your responses ladies, I'm out of the challenge.

I like the effects of wearing a twist out too much to give it up. My hair is thriving this way so I'm going to stick with it, but thank you for the challenge. I learned that my hair can look beautiful without heat and it also retains length way easier without heat.

 

[BraunSugar]

faithVA, BraunSugar - thanks for your responses ladies, I'm out of the challenge.

I like the effects of wearing a twist out too much to give it up. My hair is thriving this way so I'm going to stick with it, but thank you for the challenge. I learned that my hair can look beautiful without heat and it also retains length way easier without heat.

You gotta do what works for you.

 

[jesusislove1526]

Valentine's Day hair--I unbraided the mini braids from most of the front area of my head, detangled, moisturized, and sealed, and did a flat twistout. I put the back mini braids into a sock bun. I was surprised that my hair had grown enough so that it would cover the sock bun even while braided. The rest of my mini braids will be taken out next Friday. I have had them in for about 5 weeks.

 

[FoxxyLocs]

I braided my hair on Monday after bunning for a week. The braids are bigger than my last set. I'm either going to take them out tomorrow and get cornrows, or convert them to a smaller set of braids. Depends on if my braider is available or if I have to do it myself.

 

[Froreal3]

Think I will do a mild protein treatment over the weekend, then dc and put my hair in smallish braids.

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