Twist/Braid/Bun for Growth Challenge (10/1/2012 -12/31/2012)
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tapioca_pudding
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I fell asleep last night w/ Motions CPR in my hair.. 
woke up this morning to super hard, somewhat brittle hair. Gently detangled in the shower and rinsed, added AOHSR as my leave in plus some grapeseed oil and am hoping for the best.
woke up this morning to super hard, somewhat brittle hair. Gently detangled in the shower and rinsed, added AOHSR as my leave in plus some grapeseed oil and am hoping for the best.lyricallysound
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Here is a starting pic although I plan on taking another one (forgot to take one while hair was soaking wet, as are all my other pictures).
lyricallysound
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1. What is your primary style (twists, braids, bunning)? Twist
2. What is your style maintenance regimen?
Moisturize with homemade product and seal with coconut/grape seed oil mix when ever I feel it is needed.
3. Are you natural, relaxed, transitioning? natural
4. What do you hope to achieve from the challenge? retain 2 inches and reduce split ends
5. After wearing your hair out will you restyle after [Pick One] 2 days or 3 days? take down, wash and re-twist in same day. I will not wear my hair out
6. Include Starting Pic. (You are not a challenger without a pic).
2. What is your style maintenance regimen?
Moisturize with homemade product and seal with coconut/grape seed oil mix when ever I feel it is needed.
3. Are you natural, relaxed, transitioning? natural
4. What do you hope to achieve from the challenge? retain 2 inches and reduce split ends
5. After wearing your hair out will you restyle after [Pick One] 2 days or 3 days? take down, wash and re-twist in same day. I will not wear my hair out
6. Include Starting Pic. (You are not a challenger without a pic).
Evolving78
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still in my bun rockin my bangs! i like this little hairstyle. i am going to wash/dc/air dry and back to bunning again tomorrow.
lyricallysound
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jprayze thanks. I just colored it last week and need to keep it moisturized cause I had to bleach it to lift black dye.
nickmack
New Member
There is so much gorgeous hair in here (lol)...and I love the fact that we've got an assortment of length too! So this is probably my first check-in, since I have the time and this week may hit me like a truck.
As mentioned before, I've been twisted for a week and 3 days now. Every now and again, if I notice a loose twist or one that looks like it's trying to get too friendly with its neighbours, I'll retwist it.
Products:
Cowash - Tresemme Naturals
Leave In - Oyin Hair Dew, OR, Jane Carter Revitalizing Leave-In + water + peppermint EO + rosemary EO
Moisturizer - The Oyin does a fab job, but before using it in my twists, I was using Carol's Daughter Marguerite's Magic - kept everyone nice and moisturized
Shampoo - Carol's Daughter Rosemary Mint Clarifying Shampoo (LOVE THIS STUFF)
Conditioner - Aubrey Organics HSR (this...is my holy grail of detangling and moisturizing shampoos...I get slip for days. I'm annoyed it's not available locally, but I don't mind ordering it!) OR aPHogee 2-minute Reconstructor (smells like an island paradise in a bottle
since I use so many moisturizing products, I figure adding a dose of protein every other week is a good idea)
My mission for this week - to make it to Thursday/Friday with the same twists.
I've noticed SOME SSKs...and I'm trying my best not to pop them off with my fingers. I need to go to the BSS and get a new pair of hair shears since SOMEBODY used them to cut non-hair recently. Does anyone else notice SSKs at the end of their twists every now and again? What do you do to avoid them?
My cousin saw my twists and commented on how full they looked - I have fine/coarse hair and it's easy for my twists to look scalpy. I avoided this using my favourite parting/twisting tutorial here.
That's it for now!
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ETA: lyricallysound your colour is BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!
As mentioned before, I've been twisted for a week and 3 days now. Every now and again, if I notice a loose twist or one that looks like it's trying to get too friendly with its neighbours, I'll retwist it.
Products:
Cowash - Tresemme Naturals
Leave In - Oyin Hair Dew, OR, Jane Carter Revitalizing Leave-In + water + peppermint EO + rosemary EO
Moisturizer - The Oyin does a fab job, but before using it in my twists, I was using Carol's Daughter Marguerite's Magic - kept everyone nice and moisturized
Shampoo - Carol's Daughter Rosemary Mint Clarifying Shampoo (LOVE THIS STUFF)
Conditioner - Aubrey Organics HSR (this...is my holy grail of detangling and moisturizing shampoos...I get slip for days. I'm annoyed it's not available locally, but I don't mind ordering it!) OR aPHogee 2-minute Reconstructor (smells like an island paradise in a bottle
since I use so many moisturizing products, I figure adding a dose of protein every other week is a good idea)My mission for this week - to make it to Thursday/Friday with the same twists.
I've noticed SOME SSKs...and I'm trying my best not to pop them off with my fingers. I need to go to the BSS and get a new pair of hair shears since SOMEBODY used them to cut non-hair recently. Does anyone else notice SSKs at the end of their twists every now and again? What do you do to avoid them?
My cousin saw my twists and commented on how full they looked - I have fine/coarse hair and it's easy for my twists to look scalpy. I avoided this using my favourite parting/twisting tutorial here.
That's it for now!
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ETA: lyricallysound your colour is BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!
TruMe
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Thank you!
NappyNelle
Kinky Coily 4A, Fine Strands, WSL
I fell asleep last night w/ Motions CPR in my hair..
tapioca_pudding
How is your hair feeling now?
Fhrizzball
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I took down my minibraids after one week as they were wrecking havoc on my ends. I trimmed and put in medium twists that are currently pinned up for the week. My ends feel glorius though so I'm not down about it anymore even though BSL is even more out of my reach. Also it's a great start for October. May bun next week before I fully detangle my hair for my month long protective styling with no breaks is still in action.
Prettycoach
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Good afternoon ladies. This is my first challenge but I am in. Yahhh lol
What is your primary style? Twists
What is your style maintenance regimen? Leaving hair in twists til Friday which is wash day. I will continue to moisturize seal and maybe greenhouse my hair nightly.
Are you Natural, relaxed, transitioning? Natural
What do you hope to achieve from this challenge? Healthy hair and to retain length. Also to get to know my hair.
After wearing your hair out will you restyle after 2 days or 3 days? 2 days. Bc it probably will be wash day lol
My start picture. My hair is short lol Urrggg but it will grow. Excited to start
What is your primary style? Twists
What is your style maintenance regimen? Leaving hair in twists til Friday which is wash day. I will continue to moisturize seal and maybe greenhouse my hair nightly.
Are you Natural, relaxed, transitioning? Natural
What do you hope to achieve from this challenge? Healthy hair and to retain length. Also to get to know my hair.
After wearing your hair out will you restyle after 2 days or 3 days? 2 days. Bc it probably will be wash day lol
My start picture. My hair is short lol Urrggg but it will grow. Excited to start
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MeowMix
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rsmith. Not at all come on in
Fhrizzball. You said it right there its about protecting those ends
Hey jprayze. Now I have to look at these pins. Even though I'm not a bunner. Practice makes perfect.
nickmack. You and your 'neighborhood' are so funny. Can I update the information post with your link?
NikkiQ and her Celies. I may just have to see the movie again. BTW, you have a great measuring tool with your back tat.
Golden75. I don't really wear twist but it looks like there is some good information in the How to Maintain Twist in post #3. Hope that helps.
shortdub78 & lamaria211. Y'all are representing the bun brigade. That's a style I want to try again.
TruMe. Your hair
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NappyNelle. Thanks for sharing all your snaps. What a treasure trove. I really like that about this challenge. Everyone keeps a record of themselves. When it seems like nothing is happening with your hair, there is something to look back on.
WELCOME lyricallysound &Prettycoach.
Fhrizzball. You said it right there its about protecting those ends
Hey jprayze. Now I have to look at these pins. Even though I'm not a bunner. Practice makes perfect.
nickmack. You and your 'neighborhood' are so funny. Can I update the information post with your link?
NikkiQ and her Celies. I may just have to see the movie again. BTW, you have a great measuring tool with your back tat.
Golden75. I don't really wear twist but it looks like there is some good information in the How to Maintain Twist in post #3. Hope that helps.
shortdub78 & lamaria211. Y'all are representing the bun brigade. That's a style I want to try again.
TruMe. Your hair
. NappyNelle. Thanks for sharing all your snaps. What a treasure trove. I really like that about this challenge. Everyone keeps a record of themselves. When it seems like nothing is happening with your hair, there is something to look back on.
WELCOME lyricallysound &Prettycoach.
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Evolving78
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NikkiQ
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MeowMix the tats on my back go to about MBL and my side piece goes alllll the way down to my butt so I have measuring tools for every milestone 
Washed out my DC, detangled,and now letting it air dry in big braids. Going to take them down one by one tomorrow and put in much smaller ones. Hopefully these can last me a while.
Washed out my DC, detangled,and now letting it air dry in big braids. Going to take them down one by one tomorrow and put in much smaller ones. Hopefully these can last me a while.
Leslie_C
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How about I wore my hair out for the first day of the challenge???!!??!!(#dontjudgeme lol)...my braid n curl was too cute to pass up wearing in a puff today though...will be tucked away again tomorrow!
Ive been struggling with dryness the past couple of weeks for some unknown reason, but after an overnight deep conditioner its finally back to being soft and fluffy...thank goodness.
I bought some trader joes conditioner to try out...gotta see if it lives up to the hype!
PYT I agree... MeowMix is a pro at this!! So entertaining!
lamaria211 welcome, welcome!
jprayze you have me curious about those spin pins now....Im not sure they would work for me bc I have some short layers that are hard to lay down.
nickmack I love her tutorial, I actually had that bookmarked for future reference!
NappyNelle loving the hair porn like always lol. Can you tell me more about hairitage hydrations? And also about the sulfur pomade? Does it smell?
MeowMix thanks so much for hosting the challenge....you are so fun and encouraging.
Ive been struggling with dryness the past couple of weeks for some unknown reason, but after an overnight deep conditioner its finally back to being soft and fluffy...thank goodness.
I bought some trader joes conditioner to try out...gotta see if it lives up to the hype!
@MeowMix You are soo good at this!You introduced us all like the starting line up!
Welcome ladies! Let's end this year on a good note retention, thickness and healthy hair wise! I still have my twists in, will most likely spritz and seal/twirl my ends with some castor oil tonight. Let's do it!
PYT I agree... MeowMix is a pro at this!! So entertaining!
lamaria211 welcome, welcome!
jprayze you have me curious about those spin pins now....Im not sure they would work for me bc I have some short layers that are hard to lay down.
There is so much gorgeous hair in here (lol)...and I love the fact that we've got an assortment of length too! So this is probably my first check-in, since I have the time and this week may hit me like a truck.
As mentioned before, I've been twisted for a week and 3 days now. Every now and again, if I notice a loose twist or one that looks like it's trying to get too friendly with its neighbours, I'll retwist it.
Products:
Cowash - Tresemme Naturals
Leave In - Oyin Hair Dew, OR, Jane Carter Revitalizing Leave-In + water + peppermint EO + rosemary EO
Moisturizer - The Oyin does a fab job, but before using it in my twists, I was using Carol's Daughter Marguerite's Magic - kept everyone nice and moisturized
Shampoo - Carol's Daughter Rosemary Mint Clarifying Shampoo (LOVE THIS STUFF)
Conditioner - Aubrey Organics HSR (this...is my holy grail of detangling and moisturizing shampoos...I get slip for days. I'm annoyed it's not available locally, but I don't mind ordering it!) OR aPHogee 2-minute Reconstructor (smells like an island paradise in a bottle
My mission for this week - to make it to Thursday/Friday with the same twists.
I've noticed SOME SSKs...and I'm trying my best not to pop them off with my fingers. I need to go to the BSS and get a new pair of hair shears since SOMEBODY used them to cut non-hair recently. Does anyone else notice SSKs at the end of their twists every now and again? What do you do to avoid them?
My cousin saw my twists and commented on how full they looked - I have fine/coarse hair and it's easy for my twists to look scalpy. I avoided this using my favourite parting/twisting tutorial here.
That's it for now!
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ETA: @lyricallysound your colour is BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!
nickmack I love her tutorial, I actually had that bookmarked for future reference!
NappyNelle loving the hair porn like always lol. Can you tell me more about hairitage hydrations? And also about the sulfur pomade? Does it smell?
MeowMix thanks so much for hosting the challenge....you are so fun and encouraging.
Diva_Esq
New Member
1. What is your primary style (twists, braids, bunning)? braided wet buns
2. What is your style maintenance regimen? daily cowash, braided wet bun, 1-2 days per week with hair out, DC 1x a week, trim every 12-16 weeks
3. Are you natural, relaxed, transitioning? natural
4. What do you hope to achieve from the challenge? healthy, long, moisturized hair
5. After wearing your hair out will you restyle after [Pick One] 2 days or 3 days? 1-2
6. Include Starting Pic. (You are not a challenger without a pic). See siggy
2. What is your style maintenance regimen? daily cowash, braided wet bun, 1-2 days per week with hair out, DC 1x a week, trim every 12-16 weeks
3. Are you natural, relaxed, transitioning? natural
4. What do you hope to achieve from the challenge? healthy, long, moisturized hair
5. After wearing your hair out will you restyle after [Pick One] 2 days or 3 days? 1-2
6. Include Starting Pic. (You are not a challenger without a pic). See siggy
Leslie_C
Well-Known Member
nickmack LHCF is acting up the past couple of days for me too....if you keep refreshing you will see the most up to date posts, but it isnt refreshing right or something. I thought I was going crazy bc I KNEW I had responded to some threads and my post wasnt there....then later it was....weird.
NappyNelle
Kinky Coily 4A, Fine Strands, WSL
Leslie_C Thank you!
Hairitage Hydrations has mainly oil-based products that are GREAT for use on damp hair. Although they are oil based, they are not heavy like Qhemet products, or like most shea-based whipped butters. I like to use HH products for sealing or setting out styles with lots of shine, no greasy feeling, and a wonderful scent. My faaaaavorites have to be the Mango Tango Cloud (which seems best for warmer weather) and the Cooling Chamomile Whip (heavier, but still very light. Scent is awesome and soothing). I open the jar just to sniff it sometimes. (Don't judge me 
)Many people like the pomades from The Pomade Shop on Etsy, but I haven't tried them yet. I usually make sulfur oils now, but when I did make a pomade, I would use Oyin's Burnt Sugar pomade, nuke it, add tsp of sulfur, and let harden in the fridge. If I were to make a pomade now, I would use Oyin's sugar berries or HH's Peach Aloe pomade and doctor it.
My oil mix smells pretty herbal, but my other products tend to mask the scent. When I made the sulfur pomade, one couldn't smell it at all.
Whew, sorry that was so long.
And MeowMix was worried... she is awesome as a host. You go girl! We bun & twistin' sistas appreciate you.
NappyNelle
Kinky Coily 4A, Fine Strands, WSL
I just got the Android app and it's buggy for me too. I had to wait to get back to my laptop to make a long reply. The app is hatin' on us!
tapioca_pudding
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NappyNelle - thanks so much for asking!! My hair actually strangely feels amazing lol. I left the AOHSR sealed with Grapeseed oil in all day yesterday while my hair was bunned up. This morning when I cowashed, it felt buttery and strong. So I'm hoping I won't see any setbacks down the line. Today I used HE Honey Im Strong conditioner as my leave in and sealed with GSO again, and wet bunned. Hoping things will be okay. 
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