Twist/braid/bun For Growth Challenge 2017 (no Extensions)

charmtreese said:
@MizzBFly, I usually use the time that it takes to twist my hair to catch up on netflix and tv. Also, I have yet to try washing my hair in twist because I feel that they will just look bad afterwards. My hair type is already prone to frizz, so I can't imaging that they would not be a frizzy mess after washing.

I took some up close pics so you could get a better idea of the size.
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Oh sister! Thank you for the pics!! your hair is gorgeous :love:
I have some faux locs in and I can't wait to take it out and feel my hair again:love5:
I've done that size before, unintentionally for some reason... I usually braid the root then twist but this time~ :look:I'm going to do larger twists and not braid the roots. I'll post pics when done.
 
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MizzBFly said:
Oh sister! Thank you for the pics!! your hair is gorgeous :love:
I have some faux locs in and I can't wait to take it out and feel may hair again:love5:
I've done that size before, unintentionally for some reason... I usually braid the root then twist but this time~ :look:I'm going to do larger twists and not braid the roots. I'll post pics when done.
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Thank you!!

I'm sure that braiding the roots helps the twist last longer. I have yet to try that method. Can't wait to see your pics.
 
Finally took my twists down as they were getting too fuzzy. Wore my hair in a twist-out yesterday and today I am back in a curly bun until I can have a hair spa day on Friday. I really liked the simplicity and the ease of the twists, it was nice not having to do much to my hair other than M&S every few days. Going to try and do them once every 2 months or so, I can probably get away with that so my hubby doesn't complain. He's getting a little weary of my journey and constantly complains about missing my hair. This week I will rollerset wear it loose 2 days and back in a bun I go!
 
lulu97 said:
Washed in my old set of twists, then air dried. Once they were dry, I took them down one by one...applied some Giovanni Direct leave in, then re twisted with a small amount of Kinky Curly Custard.

Wore them in a high bun yesterday

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And a side flat twist today.

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Will keep this set in for 2 weeks then repeat the process.
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@lulu97, gorgeous! I definitely loved having my twists in and will do them at least once every 2 months for a minimum of 2 weeks!
 
Daina said:
@lulu97, gorgeous! I definitely loved having my twists in and will do them at least once every 2 months for a minimum of 2 weeks!
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@Daina Thanks Sis! That sounds like a solid plan you have with your twist regimen. I've decided to go ahead and rock them the entire spring. In the summer, I'll switch up and go back to my usual summer style which is 2 big goddess or Dutch braids.
 
I might be back in for my second round. Im on the last leg of my protective style. Today is week 7 and its kicking on its last leg. Im getting help taking my crochet out today, Then its a lengthy detangling session followed by a good deep condition. I'll more than likely air dry in chunky twists after wash day is complete.
 
Just checking in briefly to say I'm still doing this. Took two weeks off to be 'cute', but I'm currently back in a twist bun secured by a PuffCuff. I have in about 10 twists. I'm washing weekly (in twists) now and I just take them down after wash day and redo them.

Planning to start baggying the buns and hiding them under twisted clip ins.

Lol, so I broke or will break pretty much all of the challenge rules but more power to you ladies! :drunk:
 
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Colocha said:
Just checking in briefly to say I'm still doing this. Took two weeks off to be 'cute', but I'm currently back in a twist bun secured by a PuffCuff. I have in about 10 twists. I'm washing weekly (in twists) now and I just take them down after wash day and redo them.

Planning to start baggying the buns and hiding them under twisted clip ins.

Lol, so I broke or will break pretty much all of the challenge rules but more power to you ladies! :drunk:
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Sounds like a good regimen.
 
Okay so I just saw in my Facebook feed that shea moisture has a new styling product (gel) for braids/twists. It's supposed to tame the flyaways with no flakes!!!
 
I failed badly at protective styling this past week. I have not worn a bun not on a single day and I have been washing on an almost daily basis to trial my new products. On the good side, I haven't been detangling when I wash. I will only detangle on Monday most probably and I'll assess whether it's practical to refrain from combing for a whole week and whether the sheds are going to be crazy difficult to get out or not.
 
Washed my hair with Shea Moisture Low Porosity shampoo and conditioner. Just rinsed and I had it in 2 lopsided braids. Moisturized in the morning with the Mane Choice. Gelled into a bun.

Tomorrow will be a month that I colored my hair. Starting to see a little bit of that brownish red coming through but only in a small spot.

Next time I color my hair I'm blow drying and trimming, or maybe cutting depending on how my ends look.
 
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