Twist/Braid/Bun for Growth Challenge (4/1/2012 - 6/30/2012)

[Evolving78]

roller set my hair last night. i decided to put it up for today in my little bun. it is hot outside.

 

[NappyNelle]

You ladies are so sweet! I finally finished the loose twists, and I like them for updos.

This is how I wore them today:

This WM tried to put his hand in my hair, but I ducked and swerved out of his way. I said, "That's not nice," and shook my finger at him like a child. He kept following me after that.

 

[ogmistress]

I'm planning on straightening my hair tomorrow. Today I washed it and braided it so it can dry. But I am pretty sure that it was dry before i finished. (I'm talking about the roots and no the ends)

 

[Chameleonchick]

You ladies are so sweet! I finally finished the loose twists, and I like them for updos.

This is how I wore them today:

This WM tried to put his hand in my hair, but I ducked and swerved out of his way. I said, "That's not nice," and shook my finger at him like a child. He kept following me after that.

NappyNelle You and foxglove make me want to try this with my hair. That updo looks beautiful with the loose twists.

 

[An_gell]

Hey ladies still bunnin and practicin low manipulation.

 

[BBritdenise]

I have a hard time finding a protective style that works for my hair. My hair doesn't stay braided or twisted well because it's so soft and it's curly it doesn't have a whole lot of kinky texture. Idk how to wear it and it's short so I get bored. I can't seem to make it grow.

 

[jprayze]

I have a hard time finding a protective style that works for my hair. My hair doesn't stay braided or twisted well because it's so soft and it's curly it doesn't have a whole lot of kinky texture. Idk how to wear it and it's short so I get bored. I can't seem to make it grow.

BBritdenise it looks like u could be my hair twin...my hair is about the same texture. That's why I never even tried twists. I do a lot of buns...looks like u could do a donut bun or banana clip bun. And twistouts seem to make my hair fuller so I can do twistout buns

 

[jprayze]

Bun for church today...

 

[NappyNelle]

I have a hard time finding a protective style that works for my hair. My hair doesn't stay braided or twisted well because it's so soft and it's curly it doesn't have a whole lot of kinky texture. Idk how to wear it and it's short so I get bored. I can't seem to make it grow.

BBritdenise Pretty hair! As jprayze said, it looks like your hair is long enough for updos with banana clips or french combs. Have you tried a french roll in the back, and your bang out? Jprayze has this style in her post with beautiful flower pins in the 'crease'.

French Roll:

French Twist:

You can also try to two french braids and pinning them under so your hair will stay.

NappyNelle You and foxglove make me want to try this with my hair. That updo looks beautiful with the loose twists.

Chameleonchick Thank you!

 

[youwillrise]

finished putting new twists in my hair a little bit earlier today. pulled em back & pinned em to keep em stretched. have a baggy on now.

 

[BBritdenise]

BBritdenise it looks like u could be my hair twin...my hair is about the same texture. That's why I never even tried twists. I do a lot of buns...looks like u could do a donut bun or banana clip bun. And twistouts seem to make my hair fuller so I can do twistout buns

Thanks... I'll try some new styles with my banana clip

 

[BBritdenise]

BBritdenise Pretty hair! As jprayze said, it looks like your hair is long enough for updos with banana clips or french combs. Have you tried a french roll in the back, and your bang out? Jprayze has this style in her post with beautiful flower pins in the 'crease'.

French Roll:

French Twist:

You can also try to two french braids and pinning them under so your hair will stay.

Thanks so much..

 

[bajandoc86]

hey ladies. Just showing my flat twist style this week.

I realised today that my twists at the nape rub on my neck/shoulders. I never noticed before. I think this may be the reason why my retention in that area is not so hot. So that's why I decided to go with an updo.

 

[ogmistress]

I straightened my hair today. looked like i blew dry it and not flat iron, but that's ok. Now it's in pin curls.

 

[destine2grow]

hey ladies. Just showing my flat twist style this week.

I realised today that my twists at the nape rub on my neck/shoulders. I never noticed before. I think this may be the reason why my retention in that area is not so hot. So that's why I decided to go with an updo.

Your hair is gorgeous!!! I can't wait til I get to your length. I would love to try a few of your hairstyles.

 

[NappyNelle]

bajandoc86 Love it! I wish I had your twisting skills.

ogmistress You are better at straightening your hair than I sure am. Mine also looks like I blow dried it, but I do appreciate the fullness; I don't understand how posters get those silky straight results. Are you going to maintain by pin curling, or will you also wrap your hair?

 

[bajandoc86]

@destine2grow. Thank you!!

NappyNelle It took me only 4 hours. Majority of that time was spent trying to get them parts right.

 

[-PYT]

bajandoc86 your hair is the bomb!!! I have yet to try a style like this...

 

[discodumpling]

Quick check in: I've been bunning 99.9% of the time since January. Occasionally ill want to wear it out in a bantu fro.

I've been blowdrying 1to 2 x per month and recently rocked a frizzy flat iron job for almost a whole week.
I last dusted on apr.9th and in this moment my ends are doing great!
There will be no length check untill the end of the year. My hair is nappy extreme so length is not only a precious commodity but a great accomplishment when I'm able to retain it.

 

[MsDee14]

bajandoc86 Absolutely stunning!!!!!

 

[MsDee14]

So..I took my twists out on Friday and rocked a braid-out Saturday and Sunday.
I am going to bun for the week and re-twist on Saturday after doing my normal wash & dc routine. I really need to wash my hair!!

 

[jprayze]

first time for everything...I actually bunned straight through the wknd!

MsDee14 your braidout is CUTE!

 

[ogmistress]

@NappyNelle I'm not really sure how i am going to maintain it. It raining today so i ended up putting my hair in a low bun, putting a scarf on and then putting one of those crochet hats on. I'm not taking the chance of my hair reverting too much after it took me hours to straighten it. I most likely will be pin curling my hair every time I straighten it cause I can't wrap my hair. I'm thinking the next time i flat iron I will blow dry first and see how that turns out.

Below is the end result of the pin curls. i had raked my hand through it a couple of time. not a good picture..........

 

[-PYT]

So I just put in some more twists...meant to do smaller than chunky but these are damn near mini twists again so my hands must be used to smaller twists. Ugh, I'll strive for two weeks with these.

 

[-PYT]

Here's a pic

 

[destine2grow]

I still haven't gotten around to doing my hair. It is itching so bad. I am going to try to make it a point to do my hait tonight. I am only going to dc for 10 min. I will try to twist my hait up to night but I know I won't finish it.

 

[ogmistress]

Hey i need help. so i said before i straightened my hair. but my ends don't feel good. so i'm thinking about putting conditioner in my hair tomorrow and seeing how it goes. and then blow drying that's all. or just leave it until i wash it again.

I know blow drying would be....THAT'S TOO MUCH HEAT. BUT SINGLE STRAND KNOTS ARE ANNOYING. sorry i forgot i had caps

 

[BBritdenise]

My attempt at twists... Totally unsuccessful

 

[destine2grow]

I am entirely to tired to finish twisting my hair tonight.I will finiah twisting my hair tomorrow.

I shampooed, protein treatment, dc and m&s. My hair and scalp is truly thanking me.

 

[destine2grow]

My attempt at twists... Totally unsuccessful

They are not bad. Your hair is fine. You might want to try twisting them a little smaller.

If you twisted on wet hair, try twisting on dry hair and see if you like that better.