Twist/Braid/Bun for Growth Challenge (7/1/2012 - 9/30/2012)
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geejay
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So a couple braid-out buns from the last week. The braiding stretches my hair nicely so I can wrangle it into the bun. And I'm moving the bun around to keep stressing one area and to keep from getting too bored.
I did wear it out on Saturday. Went out with friends and the sea-air induced shrinkage got me good. So I was cute for a minute but in hind-sight I should have stayed rocking the bun
I did wear it out on Saturday. Went out with friends and the sea-air induced shrinkage got me good. So I was cute for a minute but in hind-sight I should have stayed rocking the bun
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bajandoc86
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I did another flat twist updo on Sunday. Meh, it's aight. I had something way more intricate in mind, but my fingers were not cooperating. So.....I did something simple. 
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kinkycurlygurl
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I just finished book 2 of Game of Thrones. I work a Stark inspired hairstyle today.
Here's the tutorial:
http://youtu.be/Q7Av_ZhKF_o
And my take:
Here's the tutorial:
http://youtu.be/Q7Av_ZhKF_o
And my take:
-PYT
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bajandoc86 said:I did another flat twist updo on Sunday. Meh, it's aight. I had something way more intricate in mind, but my fingers were not cooperating. So.....I did something simple.
bajandoc86 you're way too hard on yourself! You're styles are to die for! And I bet you're just retaining like a boss too! :lovedrool:
What is your primary style (twists, braids, bunning)? BRAIDS
What is your style maintenance regimen? WASH & COND AS NEEDED, MOISTURIZE AND SEAL DAY AND NIGHT, SATIN SCARF AT NIGHT, DC MONTHLY, DUST ENDS EVERY MONTH OR TWO
Are you natural, relaxed, transitioning? NATURAL
What do you hope to achieve from the challenge? MORE LENGTH AND RETENTION
After wearing your hair out will you restyle after [Pick One] 2 days or 3 days? 2 DAYS
Include Starting Pic. (You are not a challenger without a pic).
What is your style maintenance regimen? WASH & COND AS NEEDED, MOISTURIZE AND SEAL DAY AND NIGHT, SATIN SCARF AT NIGHT, DC MONTHLY, DUST ENDS EVERY MONTH OR TWO
Are you natural, relaxed, transitioning? NATURAL
What do you hope to achieve from the challenge? MORE LENGTH AND RETENTION
After wearing your hair out will you restyle after [Pick One] 2 days or 3 days? 2 DAYS
Include Starting Pic. (You are not a challenger without a pic).
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Leslie_C
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Im getting a little bored with my high bun right now (Ive been riding it til the wheels fall off)...but I dont know what else to do except maybe play with twists in the front, bump in the front, braided/twisted headband in the front, etc.
I called myself putting in some twists and that seems like it will be a no go on my transitioning hair...the new growth is so thick and the relaxed ends are so thin...they just puff and unravel before I even get the next twist done
This is going to be a lonnnng challenge if I dont come up with some more options.
Im loving the hair porn in here though!
I called myself putting in some twists and that seems like it will be a no go on my transitioning hair...the new growth is so thick and the relaxed ends are so thin...they just puff and unravel before I even get the next twist done
This is going to be a lonnnng challenge if I dont come up with some more options.
Im loving the hair porn in here though!
bajandoc86
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Caramelangel247
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Start by Sharing:
[*]What is your primary style (twists, braids, bunning)?
[*]What is your style maintenance regimen?
[*]Are you natural, relaxed, transitioning?
[*]What do you hope to achieve from the challenge?
[*]After wearing your hair out will you restyle after [Pick One] 2 days or 3 days?
[*]Include Starting Pic. (You are not a challenger without a pic).
This sounds like just what I need. I decided to ditch my braids. I'm transitioning: I'm 19 weeks. Figured it would be easier to wash my hair after workouts if I ditched the braids.
Mostly I put my hair in a bun and headband. Then I can just use my Cantu leave in and evoo then pull my hair up. I want to start trying braids and twist. I let my hair down once or twice a week if I use the flatirons. But that took so long that won't happen every week.
I want to work on protecting my ends and preventing breakage without relying on my extensions to protect my hair.
[*]What is your primary style (twists, braids, bunning)?
[*]What is your style maintenance regimen?
[*]Are you natural, relaxed, transitioning?
[*]What do you hope to achieve from the challenge?
[*]After wearing your hair out will you restyle after [Pick One] 2 days or 3 days?
[*]Include Starting Pic. (You are not a challenger without a pic).
This sounds like just what I need. I decided to ditch my braids. I'm transitioning: I'm 19 weeks. Figured it would be easier to wash my hair after workouts if I ditched the braids.
Mostly I put my hair in a bun and headband. Then I can just use my Cantu leave in and evoo then pull my hair up. I want to start trying braids and twist. I let my hair down once or twice a week if I use the flatirons. But that took so long that won't happen every week.
I want to work on protecting my ends and preventing breakage without relying on my extensions to protect my hair.
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nickmack
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bajandoc86 "...something simple"?! LOL. Your styles are AMAZING - and they always look so elegant and well-put-together. You're definitely too hard on yourself. I have to cosign with -PYT on that.
On another note, ladies I have a question. So I've ended up really loving my twists
, Friday makes a full week that I'd have been in them, and I don't want to wear my hair out - is that funny? LOL. I'd like to wash my hair and redo my twists without loosening everything. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to do this?
I wouldn't normally decide to retwist/wash, BUT I went to the beach on Sunday and my hair got wet
(I rinsed with clean water after) lol, so I have some fuzziness going on which I'm concerned may lead to tangling.
Thanks in advance
Your styles are AMAZING - and they always look so elegant and well-put-together. You're definitely too hard on yourself. I have to cosign with -PYT on that. On another note, ladies I have a question. So I've ended up really loving my twists
, Friday makes a full week that I'd have been in them, and I don't want to wear my hair out - is that funny? LOL. I'd like to wash my hair and redo my twists without loosening everything. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to do this? I wouldn't normally decide to retwist/wash, BUT I went to the beach on Sunday and my hair got wet
(I rinsed with clean water after) lol, so I have some fuzziness going on which I'm concerned may lead to tangling.Thanks in advance
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antisocial
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LilMissRed
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I actually started this challenge (personally) on 7/1, but wasn't sure I wanted to join officially... but I cant seem to stay out of this thread so... here goes
1.What is your primary style (twists, braids, bunning)? two strand twists
2.What is your style maintenance regimen? dc 1x per wk (or 2wks depending on my hair), moisturize,seal, retwist
3.Are you natural, relaxed, transitioning? natural
4.What do you hope to achieve from the challenge? hoping to retain length
5.After wearing your hair out will you restyle after [Pick One] 2 days or 3 days? 2
6.Include Starting Pic. (You are not a challenger without a pic).
1.What is your primary style (twists, braids, bunning)? two strand twists
2.What is your style maintenance regimen? dc 1x per wk (or 2wks depending on my hair), moisturize,seal, retwist
3.Are you natural, relaxed, transitioning? natural
4.What do you hope to achieve from the challenge? hoping to retain length
5.After wearing your hair out will you restyle after [Pick One] 2 days or 3 days? 2
6.Include Starting Pic. (You are not a challenger without a pic).
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Evolving78
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hopefully i can rinse this crap out my hair and figure out how i am going to dry my hair for my bun!
MeowMix
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shortdub78. Is it humid where you are? Do tell, what is this crap you have in you hair?
Caramelangel247 and LilMissRed. Hi y'all
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nickmack. That's a good question. I don't know, hoping one of the styling gurus in this challenge will enlighten.
Caramelangel247 and LilMissRed. Hi y'all
.nickmack. That's a good question. I don't know, hoping one of the styling gurus in this challenge will enlighten.
Nubenap22
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bajandoc86 I hope you don't mind me saving this pic and using it as a need to try style for later!!
NappyNelle I'm baaccckkk!! this being the second round I've been in I might be able to stay in this challenge the whole time. MIGHT being the operative word
Thanks for the mention!! I'm uploading them now. I've had these in for 5 days and before that I had it bunned during the previous days.
NappyNelle I'm baaccckkk!! this being the second round I've been in I might be able to stay in this challenge the whole time. MIGHT being the operative word
Thanks for the mention!! I'm uploading them now. I've had these in for 5 days and before that I had it bunned during the previous days.
NappyNelle
Kinky Coily 4A, Fine Strands, WSL
Ladies, I am catching up now! Charge my lack of updating the challenger's list to my head, and not my heart. Also, I sincerely apologize for not making the official post regarding my wonderful, wonderful, co-hosts!! We also have some exciting things up our sleeves, and we will be updating you all with information by the end of the week. 
-PYT
oke: We need you in the group chat 
NikkiQ Are wearing scarves and beanies to accent your hair, or are you hiding them from the PR sun?
nubenapp22 Welcome back!! *looks forwards to pictures*
-PYT
oke: We need you in the group chat NikkiQ Are wearing scarves and beanies to accent your hair, or are you hiding them from the PR sun?
nubenapp22 Welcome back!! *looks forwards to pictures*
NikkiQ
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NappyNelle for protecting from the sun, beach days and of course the scarves to rock some of the cute ways I've seen a few ladies do lately 
Nubenap22
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Here we go ladies!
What is your primary style (twists, braids, bunning)? Mini Braids...with wither bunning or twisting in between braid sets.
What is your style maintenance regimen? Oil every day or other day with scalp massages, wearing them up in a ponytail or braid, simple & easy and jazzing it up with cute accessories like hairpins with bows, headbands, scarfs and so on
Are you natural, relaxed, transitioning? Natural since September 2010
What do you hope to achieve from the challenge? Not really sure but its going to aid my growth and retention so I guess mostly retention. I NEEDS it in my life!
After wearing your hair out will you restyle after [Pick One] 2 days or 3 days? I'll take 3 days for 500 Alex
Include Starting Pic. (You are not a challenger without a pic).
Side note I'm also taking Hairfinity, garlic supplements, and daily vitamins
The oils I'm using are: Moe grow ( made by me) and HTGE (with cayenne and onion oil)
Starting pictures:
Pic2- my layers/shortest area length ranges from 5-7 inches
Pic4- Just a teaser of my best twist out to date!
What is your primary style (twists, braids, bunning)? Mini Braids...with wither bunning or twisting in between braid sets.
What is your style maintenance regimen? Oil every day or other day with scalp massages, wearing them up in a ponytail or braid, simple & easy and jazzing it up with cute accessories like hairpins with bows, headbands, scarfs and so on
Are you natural, relaxed, transitioning? Natural since September 2010
What do you hope to achieve from the challenge? Not really sure but its going to aid my growth and retention so I guess mostly retention. I NEEDS it in my life!
After wearing your hair out will you restyle after [Pick One] 2 days or 3 days? I'll take 3 days for 500 Alex
Include Starting Pic. (You are not a challenger without a pic).
Side note I'm also taking Hairfinity, garlic supplements, and daily vitamins
The oils I'm using are: Moe grow ( made by me) and HTGE (with cayenne and onion oil)
Starting pictures:
Pic2- my layers/shortest area length ranges from 5-7 inches
Pic4- Just a teaser of my best twist out to date!
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isawstars
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What is your primary style (twists, braids, bunning)? Twists
What is your style maintenance regimen? Moisturize every day with BRX braid spray, baggy as needed. shampoo and DC once a week.
Are you natural, relaxed, transitioning? Natural
What do you hope to achieve from the challenge? Retention
After wearing your hair out will you restyle after [Pick One] 2 days or 3 days? 2 days
Include Starting Pic. (You are not a challenger without a pic).
I will post picture in a separate post because I have to use my phone.
**Edit: The app on my phone says "error" everytime I try to post the pictures to the thread. I uninstalled and downloaded it again and it still doesn't work. Sigh...
What is your style maintenance regimen? Moisturize every day with BRX braid spray, baggy as needed. shampoo and DC once a week.
Are you natural, relaxed, transitioning? Natural
What do you hope to achieve from the challenge? Retention
After wearing your hair out will you restyle after [Pick One] 2 days or 3 days? 2 days
Include Starting Pic. (You are not a challenger without a pic).
I will post picture in a separate post because I have to use my phone.
**Edit: The app on my phone says "error" everytime I try to post the pictures to the thread. I uninstalled and downloaded it again and it still doesn't work. Sigh...
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NappyNelle
Kinky Coily 4A, Fine Strands, WSL
Today I wore a messy Ballerina Bun:
I'm going to pre-poo and baggy with coconut oil tonight and finally wash my hair tomorrow.
NikkiQ Then come on in (and bring some rum)!
isawstars That's ok. I've noticed that the app has been faulty for me lately.
nubenapp22 *sigh* I want braids too!! Why is my hair so fine?
I'm going to pre-poo and baggy with coconut oil tonight and finally wash my hair tomorrow.
NappyNelle for protecting from the sun, beach days and of course the scarves to rock some of the cute ways I've seen a few ladies do lately
NikkiQ Then come on in (and bring some rum)!
isawstars That's ok. I've noticed that the app has been faulty for me lately.
nubenapp22 *sigh* I want braids too!! Why is my hair so fine?
Leslie_C
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Today I wore a messy Ballerina Bun:
I'm going to pre-poo and baggy with coconut oil tonight and finally wash my hair tomorrow.
@NikkiQ Then come on in (and bring some rum)!
@isawstars That's ok. I've noticed that the app has been faulty for me lately.
@nubenapp22 *sigh* I want braids too!! Why is my hair so fine?
NappyNelle ...pretty! Question.....when you prepoo and baggy with coconut oil do you do it on dry hair or do you do it on damp hair?
LADIES, Guess who put some twists in her transitioning hair this evening?? ME! And they look busted, but not so bad for my first try lol. Ill take a pic tomorrow. They definitely arent suitable for wearing down, but they look kind of cute pinned up various ways. I can see this style possibly growing on me.
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