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

[bajandoc86]

jprayze I have never gotten my twists done at a salon. I just battled with them till I got them looking decent.

 

[Jewell]

Bunning for simplicity, a cool style in hot weather, and to retain all the length I gain during these 7 more months until baby comes.

I think buns and beautiful french twists are my fave updo protective styles. I also love goddess braids, but braiders here charge too much for everything. I miss the down-home braiding in SC where I could get a full head of two-layer cornrows in a style with hair added (and braided to waist length) for $25.

Women here wanna charge $60 just for plain cornrows straight back (medium-sized), nothing fancy, just to put a wig on top of! Gee whiz

 

[faithVA]

Bunning for simplicity, a cool style in hot weather, and to retain all the length I gain during these 7 more months until baby comes.

I think buns and beautiful french twists are my fave updo protective styles. I also love goddess braids, but braiders here charge too much for everything. I miss the down-home braiding in SC where I could get a full head of two-layer cornrows in a style with hair added (and braided to waist length) for $25.

Women here wanna charge $60 just for plain cornrows straight back (medium-sized), nothing fancy, just to put a wig on top of! Gee whiz

Yep, that's how much we pay up here. You can probably find $25 but you have to hunt around for it. Would love to find it for $25. I would get it done every 2 weeks and give myself a break

 

[NappyNelle]

Jewell Congratulations on your pregnancy! Yay!

Re: Braiders, have you surfed through Craigslist for braiders? I know a lot of people in NYC and DC (faithVA, you're not in Southern VA, right?) were able to find 'round-the-way' braiders to cornrow their hair for cheaper than the salons would charge, and many of them made house calls and had websites. Just a thought!

 

[faithVA]

@Jewell Congratulations on your pregnancy! Yay!

Re: Braiders, have you surfed through Craigslist for braiders? I know a lot of people in NYC and DC (@faithVA, you're not in Southern VA, right?) were able to find 'round-the-way' braiders to cornrow their hair for cheaper than the salons would charge, and many of them made house calls and had websites. Just a thought!

I'm scared of craigslist I would have to have her do my hair outside. Is that wrong?

I was just looking on there actually. Um, yeah, I'm still scared Naw, she can't use my bathroom.

I'm in central VA. I really do need to look into it.

 

[NappyNelle]

faithVA That's not wrong at all! I was going to do it only because I was stuck in the house after being hospitalized. I would've had several men over, juuust in case I needed to beat someone with my cane. Safety is important!

 

[faithVA]

@faithVA That's not wrong at all! I was going to do it only because I was stuck in the house after being hospitalized. I would've had several men over, juuust in case I needed to beat someone with my cane. Safety is important!

Cool. Yeah, I'm going to need a referral or something. There is a girl at work that does them. But I wasn't feeling her either. I have too many issues.

 

[lomaxee]

I am so thankful it is almost Thursday so I can take my braids down! I'm not sure what I will do with it for the next 8 days (getting braids again for cancun). I've had braids for close to 3 weeks and I 100% enjoy getting up and going.

 

[nickmack]

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.

Hey bajandoc86 I'm SO sorry to quote but your hair looks AMAZING . Did you do it yourself?

 

[bajandoc86]

nickmack Thank you! Yes I did 'em myself

 

[MaraWithLove]

I started twisting my hair and already hate the way it looks! Will post pics later.

 

[kinkycurlygurl]

I wonder how I can do my hair. I wish I didn't suuuuck at styling. Grrr.

Check on youtube, there are hundreds of tutorials for all kinds of styles. I'm sure you'll find a whole bunch that you like.

 

[NappyNelle]

MaraWithLove I'm sorry to hear that.

Hey ladies, my laptop won't turn on for some reason. I'm typing from my phone, so I don't know if I can update as often.

On another note, I wore my first banana clip bun yesterday. It was cute, and not to tight, but I was concerned that my edges looked waaay to thin. *sigh* I'm in Faith's Edge challenge, so ill have to stay positive and consistent with oiling, massaging, and protecting. I have photos that I hope I can post soon.

lomaxee Can I come on vacation with you?! Lol

 

[MaraWithLove]

NappyNelle It's mainly the mix of my textures not cooperating-you can kinda see it in my sig right? Because my hair at the back is a looser texture the twists there hang and don't need to be stretched-makes the rest of my twists look like shrunken, tight little things in comparison. I may just stick to other styles. I'll put a pic up in a bit!

 

[faithVA]

NappyNelle[/USER];16065895]@MaraWithLove I'm sorry to hear that.

Hey ladies, my laptop won't turn on for some reason. I'm typing from my phone, so I don't know if I can update as often.

On another note, I wore my first banana clip bun yesterday. It was cute, and not to tight, but I was concerned that my edges looked waaay to thin. *sigh* I'm in Faith's Edge challenge, so ill have to stay positive and consistent with oiling, massaging, and protecting. I have photos that I hope I can post soon.

@lomaxee Can I come on vacation with you?! Lol

Your first banana clip bun? really? Your hair is so long I would have thought you would have worn one long ago. Anyway, I saw your edges update pic and I am sure it looked very nice.

 

[MaraWithLove]

Hopefully you ladies can see what I mean with these pics.

 

[destine2grow]

Evening ladies!

I am going to take my twists down and wear a twist out for a couple of days and then shampoo my hair.

My scalp is not liking me right now. So I really need to shampoo ASAP!

 

[bajandoc86]

I am currently researching for a new updo style.....hoping to find something pretty.

 

[Ronnieaj]

MaraWithLove, my hair is the exact same way. The back of my hair is MUCH looser than the rest, and I literally have two twists past my shoulders with the rest sitting on top. It looks silly as I don't know what. I twist on dry hair and then wet the two twists in the back to help them shrink up. That way they end up being roughly the same length as the rest, until the rest catches up .

 

[lomaxee]

can post soon.

@lomaxee Can I come on vacation with you?! Lol

OMG I don' t want to go if I can't find something to do with my hair. I almost turned on my computer at 1:00 am in desperation.

I feel like we had this discussion in this thread (but I can't find it). So, last night I took my hair down from the braids and just finger detangled to wear in a bun today - didn't loose much hair yet. But my edges - - look like I've had braids for 5 years lol. I know she braided them too tight and you all provided suggestions on how to ease the pressure (which worked) but now I don't know what to do for vacation! I had planned on getting long cornrows but nope I don't want the pain of the braids and loss of edges. With that being said what can I do? I don't want to have to carry excess conditioner and other products for twist outs and such. I need a hands off do'. I feel like I read that twists are not good in the water. Did I make this up? Suggestions please. What will I do with my do'!

 

[MaraWithLove]

Ronnieaj Wow haha, glad you can relate! I'm going to try that out and see how things go! Thank you much!

 

[Evolving78]

in my bun. i will wash and roll today or maybe tomorrow. i will be revealing my results in the beginning of July. i think overall bunning has helped. i had a setback, so i had to trim a lot, but it has helped with retention.

 

[destine2grow]

lomaxee how about a twist updo or a flat twist updo?

 

[RegaLady]

I am not sure if I posted it here or in BSL thread, but I am currently in twist extensions. I plan on keeping them in until the end of June.

 

[beautyintheyes]

Question for twist wearers, have you ever got your twists done at a salon? How was the experience? I was thinking I wanted to get them done at a salon, so I can see how they are supposed to look. I dont want to do a bad job and get turned off on twists all together

I've gotten them done at a salon and some them myself they did look nicer them they did it but I think that comes with practice

 

[-PYT]

I think I need to drop out I'm on a braidout kick again and my hair feels really good right now so I may stick with this until I move on again to something else. This mango tango cloud is heaven sent! Sorry for the disappointment I'm still lurking and cheering you ladies on!

 

[jprayze]

Just checking in...This is my 2nd day wearing the braidout but my buns will be back soon.

 

[NappyNelle]

If anyone is researching braids without extensions, @manter26 has beautiful photos and a new blog dedicated to the use of minibraids for retaining hair growth. Here is Manter's latest thread about The Mini Braid Method, including a link to her blog, progress pics, and information on her upcoming ebook.

OMG I don' t want to go if I can't find something to do with my hair. I almost turned on my computer at 1:00 am in desperation.

I feel like we had this discussion in this thread (but I can't find it). So, last night I took my hair down from the braids and just finger detangled to wear in a bun today - didn't loose much hair yet. But my edges - - look like I've had braids for 5 years lol. I know she braided them too tight and you all provided suggestions on how to ease the pressure (which worked) but now I don't know what to do for vacation! I had planned on getting long cornrows but nope I don't want the pain of the braids and loss of edges. With that being said what can I do? I don't want to have to carry excess conditioner and other products for twist outs and such. I need a hands off do'. I feel like I read that twists are not good in the water. Did I make this up? Suggestions please. What will I do with my do'!

@lomaxee Unfortunately, my twists do not like water . Washing and conditioning leads to matting, unraveling, and knotting for me. Other ladies have no problems with wetting their twists. :shrug:

As for styles, have you tried cornrowing your own hair? Suggestions outside of the parameters of this challenge: how about a phony pony, or textured half wig? I know you don't want to fuss with your hair, and those styles will be easy on your edges. If you choose to go this route, we will still support and send you happy hair growth vibes.

I think I need to drop out I'm on a braidout kick again and my hair feels really good right now so I may stick with this until I move on again to something else. This mango tango cloud is heaven sent! Sorry for the disappointment I'm still lurking and cheering you ladies on!

@-PYT You are just on a challenge hiatus. But yes, I love braid outs with Mango Tango Cloud! Some days are harder than others for me to pin it up, or snap that banana clip onto the braid out. Happy hair growing! :creatures

I am not sure if I posted it here or in BSL thread, but I am currently in twist extensions. I plan on keeping them in until the end of June.

@RegaLady I remember reading that, but I don't remember the thread. I hope you are enjoying your extensions. Technically, you are also on hiatus from the challenge but of course we support you and want you to grow, retain, and grow some more!

Just checking in...This is my 2nd day wearing the braidout but my buns will be back soon.

@jprayze Ladies, have you seen JPrayze's signature! Whew, that is some growth and beautiful retention! Congratulations! I think it's time for me to start lurking the MN threads now.

I wore my hair out today, but back in an updo it will go. I owe you ladies tons of pics. I hope I can get my back up and running soon. How is everyone else doing?

 

[-PYT]

Yeah let's call it a hiatus! I already got some chunky twists in now I'm ready to be able to bun all week

 

[bajandoc86]

Did another updo...very similar to the last one. I only did flat twists at the sides to the front tho. Felt very lazy today

ETA: sorry for the blurry pic. Imma take better ones tomorrow.