Twisting FOR Growth Challenge Part 2

[miss Congeniality]

I am hanging in here. My hair feels 10 times better now that I am conditioning more. I really want to do a length check, but I am trying to wait it out. I hope that I am retaining length.

 

[productjunkie814]

Just got my Chagrin Valley shampoo bars in the mail today, whoo-hoo I got 11 sample size bars and just thoroughly sniffed every single one of them Can't wait to wash my hair, lol!

 

[Jaxhair]

Beautiful twists Donewit, beautiful TO Ooop2! You ladies are blessed with such thick hair!!!!!

Right, my hair's just fine. I finally finished the twists but every pic I take looks bleugh. I really need to invest in another camera. Will keep trying till I get a good pic - I have 6 days till I take these off and do my first TO in months, henna etc and get into cycle 2 of my 100 day protective styling..... You wondering what I'm on about? Well, for 100 days I do PSs (twists are my style of choice, hence this challenge was so perfect for me), I don't use a comb/brush, moisturise daily, DC at least weekly, eat and drink well, exercise etc etc - details in my fotki and blog, lol.

Anyway.... I'm having to do a length comparison check end of this month for another challenge, and I think the next I check will be in August. So here's to hoping hair has grown. Was thinking I'd trim as well but decided tostick with S&Ds as my ends, thankfully don't feelbad at all - who'd have thought I could say that, lol! These challenges are fab for my hair health!

HHG ladies, have a fab weekend!

 

[oooop2]

I twist on freshly washed and deep conditioned hair with a mixture of JBCO and EMU oil....my hair stays moisterized for days. I also baggy at night so I feel that's helping as well.

What made you try EMU oil? Is it a light or thick oil? Glad your regime is working for you

LLOOOOOVVVVEEEEE your twist out...that's the ish I keep trying to get! Beautiful! Can you tell me how you get it to look like that?

Thanks girl ....First on damp hair, I apply my shea butter concoction and do the larger twist. I wear them for about 3-4days, spritzing 2x/day w/ my herbal spritz and moisturizing w/ my shea mix. On the day that I decide to wear a twistout, I moisten my twist w/ my spritz, then I hop into the shower. The steam makes them expand more. Once done w/ my shower, I apply a small amt of my shea mix to my ends and then untwist. I don't fluff or manipulate them in anyway. All I do is untwist....HTHs...

I am hanging in here. My hair feels 10 times better now that I am conditioning more. I really want to do a length check, but I am trying to wait it out. I hope that I am retaining length.

Glad your hair feels better. I too am starting to DC more and I am definitley noticing a difference. Regarding your length, if you really want to see where you are at, do one at the 3m mark. Then adjust for goals based upon that....

Just got my Chagrin Valley shampoo bars in the mail today, whoo-hoo I got 11 sample size bars and just thoroughly sniffed every single one of them Can't wait to wash my hair, lol!

I've never heard of this poo..What made you want to try it???

Beautiful twists Donewit, beautiful TO Ooop2! You ladies are blessed with such thick hair!!!!!

Right, my hair's just fine. I finally finished the twists but every pic I take looks bleugh. I really need to invest in another camera. Will keep trying till I get a good pic - I have 6 days till I take these off and do my first TO in months, henna etc and get into cycle 2 of my 100 day protective styling..... You wondering what I'm on about? Well, for 100 days I do PSs (twists are my style of choice, hence this challenge was so perfect for me), I don't use a comb/brush, moisturise daily, DC at least weekly, eat and drink well, exercise etc etc - details in my fotki and blog, lol.

Anyway.... I'm having to do a length comparison check end of this month for another challenge, and I think the next I check will be in August. So here's to hoping hair has grown. Was thinking I'd trim as well but decided tostick with S&Ds as my ends, thankfully don't feelbad at all - who'd have thought I could say that, lol! These challenges are fab for my hair health!

HHG ladies, have a fab weekend!

Thanks Jax...Sorry that your camera isn't working for you...WE will patiently wait until you get the "RIGHT" pic... Definitely don't trim if your ends don't feel bad. Glad to know that this challenge is working for you!!

 

[donewit-it]

Tonight I took out the 24 twists after about a week right? I'm losing track. Either way, I am going to wash my hair tomorrow and I wanted to get cute to go out tonight.

I'm getting old.

 

[oooop2]

Tonight I took out the 24 twists after about a week right? I'm losing track. Either way, I am going to wash my hair tomorrow and I wanted to get cute to go out tonight.

I'm getting old.

LOVE IT!!!!

 

[oooop2]

So since we're all about sharing what we are doing to our hair. Let me show you my henna head

I am applying henna to my hair every 12 days for 3m and every 7 days I am doing a henna gloss. Decided to do this in order to see how much henna could/would strengthen my hair and cause it to tangle less.

Friday, I mixed 200g of this henna

With 1.5 cups of cooled green tea..I then added about 1/2cup honey to smooth it out...

My mix...Forgot to take pic of it before I started to apply. Decided to try a thicker paste this time.

Placed on my hair and covered w/plastic cap.

To prevent leakage

Added my turbun to hold everything together before going to bed.

In the morning my hair looked like this:

I washed it out w/Suave cheapo condish:

I then added Herbal Essence Hello Hydration to DC:

Hair after DCing:

Hair after washing out the DC:

After my hair w/ conditioned and moisterized, I placed it in a WnG bun for the day:

Will twist my hair later today. I am definitely starting to notice a change for the better w/my hair. Gotta love henna

 

[Kay.Dee]

So we've been doing this for over a month. What have you learned? Is twisting working well for you, or are you hating it? Are your twist feeling dry or properly moisturized? Are you having any issues w/ shedding or single strand knots? Please share

For me:

I have learned that my hair LOVES Herbal Essence Hello Hydration Moisturizing Condish...I use it as a deep conditioner on my hair 2x/week. I can't tell you how soft my hair feels after I use it.

My twist are definitely working for me, but have to keep them properly moisturized or they become TANGLE central. My hair just tangles easily, so that it just something I have to deal with.

I have found the RIGHT concoction to maintain moisture in my hair, so I am HAPPY about that....

I have started doing henna (every 12 days) and henna gloss (every 7days), and since then, I haven't noticed much shedding. I also cut my ends once this challenged started, so I have minimal single strand knots. Hopefully that will be the case for awhile.

Sorry I haven't updated in a while

It's working for me, but I don't like the way they look, I have a potato head and they are still relatively short. I just have to be patient!

But I've learned that less is more for my hair.
No need for me to co-wash every other day.
I've been shampooing and conditioning in twists once a week. I've definately seen less hair loss/breakage because of this.
I do better when I use my fingers to detangle.
My hair likes shampoo bars, acv rinses, water/glycerin, and braid spray.

To the bolded: That's one thing I need to do. I'm hanging on to length for dear life, but my ends need it when my twists won't stay together.

I'm wearing a puff right now, I washed my hair today but I'm going to twist it after church tomorrow.

 

[Jaxhair]

Thanks for sharing your henna treatment Ooop2. How did your hair feel after the bunning? How long do you DC for after henna? I got to give it to you - henna every 12 days is no joke, lol! Plus a gloss every 7 - you must be super organised for time girl!

4 days to go till I can sport some TOs and henna my hair - oh, and take some much needed progress pics! Can't wait!

 

[anherica]

Tonight I took out the 24 twists after about a week right? I'm losing track. Either way, I am going to wash my hair tomorrow and I wanted to get cute to go out tonight.

I'm getting old.

I am loving your twist out! Looking good.

oooop2 have you noticed any change of curl pattern with using the henna? It's been a while since I last used henna, and seeing your pics is reminding me I need to order some. I liked how my hair felt after using it.

I'm still rocking the same twists and heading into week three with them. I'll post pics when I can yank hubby away from the TV later on today. I've started washing twice a week. The weather has turned a little warmer (FINALLY) and my scalp appreciates the extra attention in the middle of the week.

ETA: Here are pics. I DC'd yesterday with Silicon Mix, shampooed with Creme of Nature Green label and squeezed some Garnier Nektar conditioner through. Ended with a ACV rinse. When the drippies stopped, I added some shea butter mix. I'm noticing some serious frizz on a few in the front and will redo those few tonight while watching TV. Otherwise, I think these are holding up pretty good. As usual, the white stuff on my hair is some shea butter. I am heavy handed and really need to work on that.

 

[oooop2]

Sorry I haven't updated in a while

It's working for me, but I don't like the way they look, I have a potato head and they are still relatively short. I just have to be patient!

But I've learned that less is more for my hair.
No need for me to co-wash every other day.
I've been shampooing and conditioning in twists once a week. I've definately seen less hair loss/breakage because of this.
I do better when I use my fingers to detangle.
My hair likes shampoo bars, acv rinses, water/glycerin, and braid spray.

To the bolded: That's one thing I need to do. I'm hanging on to length for dear life, but my ends need it when my twists won't stay together.

I'm wearing a puff right now, I washed my hair today but I'm going to twist it after church tomorrow.

Thanks for sharing what you've learned thus far. It really helps to hear where others are in their journey...

And yes, I too was trying to hold onto length, but in the end, I had to do what was best of my hair. And all of those knots on the ends, along w/ split and incomplete split needed to go.

Thanks for sharing your henna treatment Ooop2. How did your hair feel after the bunning? How long do you DC for after henna? I got to give it to you - henna every 12 days is no joke, lol! Plus a gloss every 7 - you must be super organised for time girl!

4 days to go till I can sport some TOs and henna my hair - oh, and take some much needed progress pics! Can't wait!

My hair felt really soft when I removed the bun. It was still pretty damp in the middle, so I definitely retained moisture. I normally DC for about 1.5hrs under a heating cap after I henna. I think doing henna on a consist basis is all about the prep, b/c the application really don't take that long. So the day before I make my mix. The next night I apply. This time I decided to sleep w/ the henna on my hair. If pressed for time, I wear a heating cap and speed a long the process. And whenever I style my hair after henna, it's normally in large/chunky twist or a WnG ponytail, so that doesn't take long.

Looking forward to seeing your pics

I am loving your twist out! Looking good.

oooop2 have you noticed any change of curl pattern with using the henna? It's been a while since I last used henna, and seeing your pics is reminding me I need to order some. I liked how my hair felt after using it.

I'm still rocking the same twists and heading into week three with them. I'll post pics when I can yank hubby away from the TV later on today. I've started washing twice a week. The weather has turned a little warmer (FINALLY) and my scalp appreciates the extra attention in the middle of the week.

ETA: Here are pics. I DC'd yesterday with Silicon Mix, shampooed with Creme of Nature Green label and squeezed some Garnier Nektar conditioner through. Ended with a ACV rinse. When the drippies stopped, I added some shea butter mix. I'm noticing some serious frizz on a few in the front and will redo those few tonight while watching TV. Otherwise, I think these are holding up pretty good. As usual, the white stuff on my hair is some shea butter. I am heavy handed and really need to work on that.

I've definitely noticed a change in my curl pattern. My hair lays more smoothly now and it doesn't tangle as easily. I am definitely loving this henna thing..LOL

You hair looks so nice and thick..Thanks for posting pics!!!

 

[donewit-it]

I'm deep conditioning my hair for the night with the last of my Lekair Cholesteral. I'm too tired to wash and twist my hair tonight.

I really want to try this henna. My fear is that it will thicken my hair more. I don't want that. But I do want the gloss and possible laying flatter on my head.

What's a girl to do!

 

[productjunkie814]

I think I'm going to twist out tomorrow and Tues...do my now usual DC on Tuesday in my gym's steam room after my swim, lol. I'll twist on Tues, I think I'm finally going to do a twist and curl. We'll see what kind of shenanigans I get myself into...

Ooop2, the Chagrin Valley shampoo bars (http://www.chagrinvalleysoapandcraft.com/) are these all natural herbal shampoo bars that have what I think are great ingredients and smell amazing I first heard about them on this site (of course) and decided to give them a go. The sample sizes are pretty big, and it's not like I wash my hair often anyways, so I expect them to last me a LONG time!

 

[Jaxhair]

Here are pics. I DC'd yesterday with Silicon Mix, shampooed with Creme of Nature Green label and squeezed some Garnier Nektar conditioner through. Ended with a ACV rinse. When the drippies stopped, I added some shea butter mix. I'm noticing some serious frizz on a few in the front and will redo those few tonight while watching TV. Otherwise, I think these are holding up pretty good. As usual, the white stuff on my hair is some shea butter. I am heavy handed and really need to work on that.

Your twists look so fresh even after 3 weeks! Maaan, what's wrong with my hair? So fuzzy after just one wash, sigh. Maximum time I've pushed for is 2 weeks and they were pathetic!

 

[Jaxhair]

Ooop2 - pics in 3 days! I'll get hubby to snap as I realise i'm crap at taking my own - espesh with this old, lightweight camera, lol.

Donewit - oh, how I wish I'd be scared of thickening my hair, lol! You lucky so and so!

Those chagrin valley soaps look fab! I came across the site last year, looking for soap recipes (I dabble in making my own), and they looked super. Too bad they are in the US - I hate having to pay custom fees after P&P, etc.....

Still rocking my old twists - Can't wait to TO for a change, and thank God the weather is looking up!

 

[miss Congeniality]

This week I twisted my hair with shea butter. I accidently spilled some gylcerin in it so it was extra sticky. But I must say a day later, my hair feels really moisturized.

 

[donewit-it]

Hi Ladies,

I didn't twist my hair yet because I just got a manicure and pedicure yesterday. Ya know how you twist your hair and then your nail polish wears away.

Maybe on Thursday night. Right now, I'm sporting a puff and conditioning washing every morning.

I need to find a style for my study time for the month of April.

 

[Ms Lala]

So since we're all about sharing what we are doing to our hair. Let me show you my henna head

I am applying henna to my hair every 12 days for 3m and every 7 days I am doing a henna gloss. Decided to do this in order to see how much henna could/would strengthen my hair and cause it to tangle less.

Friday, I mixed 200g of this henna



Will twist my hair later today. I am definitely starting to notice a change for the better w/my hair. Gotta love henna

Thanks for posting this. Are you noticing less breakage? I want to try henna to help prevent breakage but I have been scared about having issues w/dryness.

 

[donewit-it]

Just finished washing, DC and twising. Nothing special. But it is twisted up. I only had my hair out for two days

 

[productjunkie814]

Tried out the twist and curl tonight....I feel a hot mess coming on tomorrow morning . I'll take pictures tomorrow.

 

[kinkycotton]

Dang, I missed the boat in joining this group. I have no idea on how to maintain my twist after day one since I go to the gym 4x a week. Maybe someone has the same problem and will post. Good luck challengers.

 

[Lucky's Mom]

Hey Girls.
I am turning myself in here.... I am twisting for a while... I hope I can get some health/thickness going here....

 

[rsmith]

I have been wearing a twistout ladies. I had to take a break. I will be twisting tonight. Will post pics tomorrow.

 

[Ms Lala]

I took my twists out. My hair looks like it grew quite a bit because my roots are seriously thick. I"m going to have to wear a headband at the front of my twist out or I look a mess. I"ll try to take a pic of it tonight because I"m pulling it back into a ponytail or something tomorrow.

 

[BillsBackerz67]

Im going to try this for a month at a time and lay off the heat for awhile I have no damage but its good to give the hair a break I have twists in my hair right now. im finally at a length where I dont look like a little kid and I have some hangtime without them shrinking up on me. I'll post pics later. But my whole issue with twists is that my hair looks 5 months old by day 2 and looks frizzy and unkempt. But I plan to wash and Dc 1x per week and retwist.

 

[productjunkie814]

Like I expected...twist n curl = hot mess. I had to manipulate it quite a bit in order for it to look decent. But the final product is pretty nice That's one of the things I love so much about my natural hair...if it looks kind of off, I can spritz it a bit, fluff, and still look fab . What will I do differently next time?:
1) I used flexirods to curl...I will probably just curl and tuck next time. I finished them at about 10pm - at noon the next day, they still hadn't dried completely AND it was uncomfortable to sleep in
2) I did about 12 twists...I will definitely do more twists next time
3) I will use a different comb to detangle next time...I think one of the tricks to getting that smooth look is a goo detangle.

What would I do again?
1) I used a Hello Hydration/Juices and Berries spritz to set...I liked it a lot
2) I washed (shampooed) with my Chagrin Valley bar...I used the Olive and Babbaso (sp?) one...LOVED it! Smelled good and left my hair feeling really soft and clean.

 

[donewit-it]

Like I expected...twist n curl = hot mess. I had to manipulate it quite a bit in order for it to look decent. But the final product is pretty nice That's one of the things I love so much about my natural hair...if it looks kind of off, I can spritz it a bit, fluff, and still look fab . What will I do differently next time?:
1) I used flexirods to curl...I will probably just curl and tuck next time. I finished them at about 10pm - at noon the next day, they still hadn't dried completely AND it was uncomfortable to sleep in
2) I did about 12 twists...I will definitely do more twists next time
3) I will use a different comb to detangle next time...I think one of the tricks to getting that smooth look is a goo detangle.

What would I do again?
1) I used a Hello Hydration/Juices and Berries spritz to set...I liked it a lot
2) I washed (shampooed) with my Chagrin Valley bar...I used the Olive and Babbaso (sp?) one...LOVED it! Smelled good and left my hair feeling really soft and clean.

I love your puff. (The last picture)

Yeah, the wonders of natural hair. You do have a beautiful face.

Keep up the good work

 

[Evolving78]

i am doing wash and goes for the next couple of days until i get my new product in. i can't wait to try it and i want to try it on freshly shampooed hair. i will wash my hair Sat and the twist it.

 

[Jaxhair]

Okay, I was looking forward to a TO but I'm so scared of tangles, so the twists are still in. I found a really old bottle of Herbal Essences conditioner from approx. 5-6 years ago, so washed with that, DCed with AOHSR and my hair feels soft and wonderful! The HE perfume is a little overpowering though - been years since I used anything other than natural stuff. The fact it makes my hair feel so good makes me wanna buy more for cheap condish rinses/washes.

Anyway, I think what I'll do is take down the twists tomorrow, wear a TO till Monday and then henna, DC, do some bigger twists and wear a TO for a couple of days which takes me to beginning of April and a new cycle of PSC. I'm thinking of twists with extensions but we'll see. Past experience has left me with split ends but I wanna try again with bigger twists and up my DC game whilst wearing them (I tend to get too comfy/lazy with exts and not Dc for up to 3 weeks), see if that'll make a difference.

And now, for a picture or two..... I hope I've cracked how to attatch pics.....

If it's worked... the last 2 pics are of me having managed to FORCE my twists into a ponytail... one ponytail ladies! Granted, hair from the sides and the front didn't fit well but this is HUGE for me - never thought I'd manage a pony on my natural hair ever! Last time I had a ponytail with natural, non-straightened hair was when I was 10 years old. this is massive to me, even though it only lasted 20 minutes and never saw the light of day, lol!

 

[rsmith]

I have my twist. I will post tonight