Twisting FOR Growth Challenge Part 2

[Jaxhair]

I finally finished my twists ladies! My hair is all detangles from the W&G mess. Sadly, with all the co-washing and DCing it's all fuzzy but i really don't care - won't re-do them till next weekend. I'm happy again, lol.

Had MT and ayurveda oil under plastic and rubber overnight. Co-washing with my HE and Pantene infused with henna and DCing with AO HSR. Yum!

 

[Jaxhair]

Hey, ladies! I am finally did a 2 strand twist set this week end and got complimented on it! I'm so glad I did not give up. The tears are meant as happy tears. Doing my twists wet made it so much easier for me and the twists curled up on the ends by themselves. I feel so empowered. Finally seeing the results of my perseverance.

Congratulations are in order girl! Well done! I still don't get how you mastered flat twists before 2 strand twists though. My flat twists are whack, lol. I had a dream I could do them last night - weird! How about pics :wink2: ?

 

[anherica]

Congrats NatrlChallenge! I know you have been working really hard on getting your twists the way you want them!

As for me, I DC'd with Silicon Mix today, shampooed with CON green label and applied some Garnier Nektar condish. Did a final rinse with wine and water. I ran out of ACV a few weeks ago, and our local grocery store doesn't carry it on a regular basis. I used wine vinegar once before and it worked, and I read somewhere else that wine could be used as a hair rinse. I have a few bottles here that are open and I hate the way they taste....so I figured couldn't hurt. It certainly didn't, and my hair feels just as nice as it does after an ACV rinse, so I am not complaining.

I don't have the energy today, so I'll be putting in new twists tomorrow. I hope everyone else is doing well!

 

[rsmith]

Here are my twist ladies. It only took me 2hrs to do them. I did them bigger this time. I think I like them. hopefully they will last like the mini twist do.

 

[donewit-it]

Here are my twist ladies. It only took me 2hrs to do them. I did them bigger this time. I think I like them. hopefully they will last like the mini twist do.

Wow 2 hours. Great. I debating on if I want to twist tonight or just deep condition again and go to bed. I am exhausted.

After I watch No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency

 

[donewit-it]

Okay I just twisted my hair. It took me about 1 1/2 hrs and I didn't even do my whole head.

Anyway, let me start by saying that I got the hairstyle from a woman on youtube. Her hair is shorter than mine but nonetheless, it is a cute style and I wanted to emulate it. Didn't work.

I tried to salvage my work by just pinning it up and wrapping it up for bed. Needless to say these bad boys will be out by Thursday I'm sure!

Excuse the greasy face, I was working y'all. My last twist in the back I didn't even bother detangling through since my hair was dry.

I understand the grass is always greener on the other side, but you know what, some styles are just not made for my thick hair

 

[donewit-it]

And one more for good measure







Sick, I know!

 

[oooop2]

Hey ladies...Thanks for checking it..Been busy getting my house in order. Will respond to your post later today...

 

[rsmith]

And one more for good measure







Sick, I know!

Girl you are so funny. At least you made the style your own.

 

[Ms Lala]

I set my twists on rods using some gel for Easter Sunday. They turned out pretty cute. I flat twisted my twists to the side and let the curls hang. I'll try to post a pic in my fotki.

 

[oooop2]

Hey, ladies! I am finally did a 2 strand twist set this week end and got complimented on it! I'm so glad I did not give up. The tears are meant as happy tears. Doing my twists wet made it so much easier for me and the twists curled up on the ends by themselves. I feel so empowered. Finally seeing the results of my perseverance.

Yeah for you NatrlChallenge...So glad you feel empowered!!!

I finally finished my twists ladies! My hair is all detangles from the W&G mess. Sadly, with all the co-washing and DCing it's all fuzzy but i really don't care - won't re-do them till next weekend. I'm happy again, lol.

Had MT and ayurveda oil under plastic and rubber overnight. Co-washing with my HE and Pantene infused with henna and DCing with AO HSR. Yum!

Glad to hear your hair is all twisted up. I bet you were getting sick of twisting your hair. So what will you do differently since you stated your hair doesn't like to be co-washed. And was it easy to rinse the henna mix out of your twist?

Congrats NatrlChallenge! I know you have been working really hard on getting your twists the way you want them!

As for me, I DC'd with Silicon Mix today, shampooed with CON green label and applied some Garnier Nektar condish. Did a final rinse with wine and water. I ran out of ACV a few weeks ago, and our local grocery store doesn't carry it on a regular basis. I used wine vinegar once before and it worked, and I read somewhere else that wine could be used as a hair rinse. I have a few bottles here that are open and I hate the way they taste....so I figured couldn't hurt. It certainly didn't, and my hair feels just as nice as it does after an ACV rinse, so I am not complaining.

I don't have the energy today, so I'll be putting in new twists tomorrow. I hope everyone else is doing well!

Wine...Who knew???!!! Thanks for the tip!!!

Here are my twist ladies. It only took me 2hrs to do them. I did them bigger this time. I think I like them. hopefully they will last like the mini twist do.

2 hrs...WOW!!!!

Okay I just twisted my hair. It took me about 1 1/2 hrs and I didn't even do my whole head.

Anyway, let me start by saying that I got the hairstyle from a woman on youtube. Her hair is shorter than mine but nonetheless, it is a cute style and I wanted to emulate it. Didn't work.

I tried to salvage my work by just pinning it up and wrapping it up for bed. Needless to say these bad boys will be out by Thursday I'm sure!

Excuse the greasy face, I was working y'all. My last twist in the back I didn't even bother detangling through since my hair was dry.

I understand the grass is always greener on the other side, but you know what, some styles are just not made for my thick hair

I think it's cute..Your twist are always so lush looking...!!!

I set my twists on rods using some gel for Easter Sunday. They turned out pretty cute. I flat twisted my twists to the side and let the curls hang. I'll try to post a pic in my fotki.

Wow...Can't wait to see!!

Thanks for the updates ladies...

Well, my small twist lasted from Friday-Mon..They were looking a bit too frizzy, so I took them down and wore T/Os for 2days...

Cowashed and hand detangled hair tonight w/ Herbal Essence Hello Hydration...Applied shea-aloe mix to hair and placed in large twist. Applied rollers to the ends in order to do Curly Nikki's TnC....

Hope everyone is doing well....

I'll be on vacation form April 17-May 5...So I may not be able to reply very frequently during that time. But I promise to respond once I am back home...

 

[donewit-it]

What are you ladies doing?

I thought we got lost for a minute.

I took out my last set of twists but I couldn't do a decent twist-out since I had it pinned up and it was stiff and dry from the gel.

I just washed it out and am sporting a puff. I didn't detangle but I will this weekend.

I've been studying my butt off but I am sitting here now with a cap on to baggy over night.

I've been following the BKT threads, and I am quite intrigued. However I won't do it. I just don't like the idea of being a natural and having straighter hair after the shampoo, regardless of it being temporary ( If I understand correctly). I am tempted to straighten my hair with the flatiron, but I will resist the urge since I don't really have the time to work on my hair (It is a project in of itself)

How's everyone else doing?

ETA: After I washed my hair out with my ORS Aloe Shampoo, I slathered Lekair's Cholesterol in my hair and slept with it overnight. The next morning I rinsed it out and applied Herbal Essences Totally Twisted Conditioner (Just a bit) and went on to work. My curls were popping like popcorn. My hair had beautiful shine and sheen (If I don't say so myself). Later on in the afternoon, while admiring my hair in the car's visor mirror, I slapped some Organix Shea Butter serum, for no other reason, but obsession with my hair.

And now tonight, I just spritzed my hair with my rosewater, glycerin, avocado oil concoction and put my plastic cap on. Can't wait to see the condition of my hair tomorrow.

 

[Jaxhair]

Taking the twists out this weekend. Just started - love keeping it twisted for 2 weeks - so freeing! The fuzz though... I can live with it though, so long as I don't try a TO or a WnG. So, I'm removing and twisting into bigger twists which I'll keep for a few days and try sporting a TO puff for next weekend.

Ooop2, my hair loves co-washes.... it's the WnGs that kills it dead with the resulting tangles.

Donewit - sopunds like you're having a thriving love affair with your tresses - keep it going girl and let us know how it turns out after baggying. Good luck with the books!

 

[donewit-it]

Taking the twists out this weekend. Just started - love keeping it twisted for 2 weeks - so freeing! The fuzz though... I can live with it though, so long as I don't try a TO or a WnG. So, I'm removing and twisting into bigger twists which I'll keep for a few days and try sporting a TO puff for next weekend.

Ooop2, my hair loves co-washes.... it's the WnGs that kills it dead with the resulting tangles.

Donewit - sopunds like you're having a thriving love affair with your tresses - keep it going girl and let us know how it turns out after baggying. Good luck with the books!

Thanks Jaxhair, I am enjoying my natural hair.

After I woke up and took off my plastic cap, my hair was moisturized and felt good. All I did was fluff and go about my business. Of course after studying and I took a shower, I couldn't help but wet it and co-wash with Kirkland's conditioner. Rinsed then applied Herbal Essense, (the moisturizing one in the blue bottle) then sealed with Organix shine serum.
Today it is less defined. Conclusion, the Herbal Essence Totally twisted (pink bottle) may yield curlier results or it may have been the overnight deep conditioning from the night before. I'll have to experiement tonight with a deep condition again tonight and use the blue bottle conditioner tomorrow.

Okay, I'll spend a few more minutes on here, then back to studying


ETA: After deep conditioning again last night, I noticed it was the conditioner that defined my curls. I have now rinsed and detangled in large twist to air dry. I applied Palmer Coconut milk and WGO on my scalp.

Tonight I will twist my hair dry for length. Will post pictures tonight

 

[rsmith]

I just took my twist out and wearing a twist out. I am going to re twist today or tomorrow.

 

[anherica]

Well, I'm still rocking my twists. Yesterday I did my usual wash and DC with black soap and Silicon Mix. I had to clip my ends earlier in the week. I tried holding onto them, goodness knows I HATE cutting off any hair, but even I know when to give up. They were dry and unresponsive to anything I did, and frankly started looking like they were just hanging on for dear life. So I took off (rather I had the hubby take off lol) about half an inch.
Now my hair feels and looks so much better!

Have a wonderful week ladies.

 

[donewit-it]

Okay here are some pictures. These twists took me about 3 hours. I have never done them this small before. Hopefully they will last at least 2 weeks. I really like them. I twisted with just shea butter.

 

[oooop2]

What are you ladies doing?

I thought we got lost for a minute.

I took out my last set of twists but I couldn't do a decent twist-out since I had it pinned up and it was stiff and dry from the gel.

I just washed it out and am sporting a puff. I didn't detangle but I will this weekend.

I've been studying my butt off but I am sitting here now with a cap on to baggy over night.

I've been following the BKT threads, and I am quite intrigued. However I won't do it. I just don't like the idea of being a natural and having straighter hair after the shampoo, regardless of it being temporary ( If I understand correctly). I am tempted to straighten my hair with the flatiron, but I will resist the urge since I don't really have the time to work on my hair (It is a project in of itself)

How's everyone else doing?

ETA: After I washed my hair out with my ORS Aloe Shampoo, I slathered Lekair's Cholesterol in my hair and slept with it overnight. The next morning I rinsed it out and applied Herbal Essences Totally Twisted Conditioner (Just a bit) and went on to work. My curls were popping like popcorn. My hair had beautiful shine and sheen (If I don't say so myself). Later on in the afternoon, while admiring my hair in the car's visor mirror, I slapped some Organix Shea Butter serum, for no other reason, but obsession with my hair.

And now tonight, I just spritzed my hair with my rosewater, glycerin, avocado oil concoction and put my plastic cap on. Can't wait to see the condition of my hair tomorrow.

You're post always crack me up...I think your hair is GORGEOUS!!! And am glad you are so into your hair

BTW, what is the BKT thread???

Taking the twists out this weekend. Just started - love keeping it twisted for 2 weeks - so freeing! The fuzz though... I can live with it though, so long as I don't try a TO or a WnG. So, I'm removing and twisting into bigger twists which I'll keep for a few days and try sporting a TO puff for next weekend.

Ooop2, my hair loves co-washes.... it's the WnGs that kills it dead with the resulting tangles.

Donewit - sopunds like you're having a thriving love affair with your tresses - keep it going girl and let us know how it turns out after baggying. Good luck with the books!

Hey..How did your TO puff turn out?? I understand what you mean about the WnG. I love them..But they produce WAY TOO MANY KNOTS for me!!!

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Thanks Jaxhair, I am enjoying my natural hair.

After I woke up and took off my plastic cap, my hair was moisturized and felt good. All I did was fluff and go about my business. Of course after studying and I took a shower, I couldn't help but wet it and co-wash with Kirkland's conditioner. Rinsed then applied Herbal Essense, (the moisturizing one in the blue bottle) then sealed with Organix shine serum.
Today it is less defined. Conclusion, the Herbal Essence Totally twisted (pink bottle) may yield curlier results or it may have been the overnight deep conditioning from the night before. I'll have to experiement tonight with a deep condition again tonight and use the blue bottle conditioner tomorrow.

Okay, I'll spend a few more minutes on here, then back to studying


ETA: After deep conditioning again last night, I noticed it was the conditioner that defined my curls. I have now rinsed and detangled in large twist to air dry. I applied Palmer Coconut milk and WGO on my scalp.

Tonight I will twist my hair dry for length. Will post pictures tonight

I love HE condish also. I use the blue bottle as a DC. Leaves my hair feeling fabulous!!

I just took my twist out and wearing a twist out. I am going to re twist today or tomorrow.

How did your TO turn out???

Well, I'm still rocking my twists. Yesterday I did my usual wash and DC with black soap and Silicon Mix. I had to clip my ends earlier in the week. I tried holding onto them, goodness knows I HATE cutting off any hair, but even I know when to give up. They were dry and unresponsive to anything I did, and frankly started looking like they were just hanging on for dear life. So I took off (rather I had the hubby take off lol) about half an inch.
Now my hair feels and looks so much better!

Have a wonderful week ladies.

I can relate to not wanting to let go of some length, but having too. Once this challenge got started, I had to give my ends a good trim. I had too many split ends/knots/incomplete splits. They had to go...And like you, my hair looks and feels better after the trim.....

Okay here are some pictures. These twists took me about 3 hours. I have never done them this small before. Hopefully they will last at least 2 weeks. I really like them. I twisted with just shea butter.

OMG..So cute..Love how lush they look? How are they holding up? Did you notice an increase in the frizz factor from only using shea butter???


Thanks ladies for checking in....Update of me:

Been sporting a twist and curl for the past 4 days. I love this style..So effortless. But in order to maintain the style, I have to lightly retwist at night in order to maintain the definition the next day....

Will wash hair tomorrow and apply small twist. Hopefully, I'll maintain these twist for a week+..

How is everyone doing???

 

[Ms Lala]

I finally updated my fotki. I can't figure out how to post my pics in here. I am in week 4 of wearing twists and my hair is hanging in there pretty well. I thinks I have been slacking on moisturizing so I need to do better.

 

[donewit-it]

You're post always crack me up...I think your hair is GORGEOUS!!! And am glad you are so into your hair

BTW, what is the BKT thread???



Hey..How did your TO puff turn out?? I understand what you mean about the WnG. I love them..But they produce WAY TOO MANY KNOTS for me!!!



I love HE condish also. I use the blue bottle as a DC. Leaves my hair feeling fabulous!!



How did your TO turn out???


I can relate to not wanting to let go of some length, but having too. Once this challenge got started, I had to give my ends a good trim. I had too many split ends/knots/incomplete splits. They had to go...And like you, my hair looks and feels better after the trim.....



OMG..So cute..Love how lush they look? How are they holding up? Did you notice an increase in the frizz factor from only using shea butter???


Thanks ladies for checking in....Update of me:

Been sporting a twist and curl for the past 4 days. I love this style..So effortless. But in order to maintain the style, I have to lightly retwist at night in order to maintain the definition the next day....

Will wash hair tomorrow and apply small twist. Hopefully, I'll maintain these twist for a week+..

How is everyone doing???

Brazilian Keratin Treatment. Very interesting. But nope, not interested.

Thank you for the compliment. I really like the shea butter in my hair. It is so soft. It's not frizzy at all. In fact, I'm surprised it is lasting this long so neat. I do sleep with my bonnet every night. So maybe that has something to do with it.

I've been dusting my ends while sitting here at work (studying). Each time after I go through my head, I find more splits. (WTH?) Could it be the scissors in my drawer are dull and blunt. I won't go to crazy with it, but I don't like the fact that I have splits. They're not bad, but bad enough that I don't like it, especially considering I don't apply any heat to my hair regularly.

I also twisted my hair this time on dry hair. My hair seems so long, I keep looking in my glass window in my office. I'm sick

I was professing in another thread how dyeing my hair doesn't damage it, I hope I didn't mess it up. Maybe I just need a good professional trim. I don't want to trim it yet though, not until August

 

[Jaxhair]

Still going strong girls! I have a whole load of updates to post - pics galore on my phone and camera - will have to weed out the bad and post the good soon, lol.

I'm in big twists this week - 15. Did them Tuesday morning before work in 45 minutes - can't believe it! Partings are whack but they look good. Going to a salon for a trim today as like Done-wit, I keep finding splits and they drive me crazy. Made an appointment for today after work. Hope I don't lose too much length - I trust the girl though, she listens and is passionate about natural hair. She reckons she can do it well without straightening... Price - don't know but I think it'll be dear, sigh. Pics to come this evening or tomorrow morning...

 

[Fhrizzball]

I'm not participating in this challenge but I have a question or two. How do you tie your scarves or bonnet so that your twists are still looking nice as when you first compleled tthem? I found if I tie my scarf then use my bonnet the twists are too smushed to revive and with just my bonnet they stick up any which way. I may try bobby pinning them down but I seem to be impaired when ever I use them.

Second question for hair in general has anyone had any adverse effects for using a deep conditioner as a leavein because I didn't know it was a dc until I got home and the only other thing I have is a spritz and ors lock and twist which always leaves my hair hard. Any way to combat that? I try to be as light handed as possible with it but I still get problems.

Anyways good luck on your challenge ladies and sorry for intruding.

 

[donewit-it]

I'm not participating in this challenge but I have a question or two. How do you tie your scarves or bonnet so that your twists are still looking nice as when you first compleled tthem? I found if I tie my scarf then use my bonnet the twists are too smushed to revive and with just my bonnet they stick up any which way. I may try bobby pinning them down but I seem to be impaired when ever I use them.

Second question for hair in general has anyone had any adverse effects for using a deep conditioner as a leavein because I didn't know it was a dc until I got home and the only other thing I have is a spritz and ors lock and twist which always leaves my hair hard. Any way to combat that? I try to be as light handed as possible with it but I still get problems.

Anyways good luck on your challenge ladies and sorry for intruding.

I am no expert, but I have found that if I put my hair in a low ponytail after twisting it stretchs my hair. Then try your scarf or bonnet.

I haven't left a DC in my hair as a leave-in before, just regular ole conditioner and that has not given me any problems.

 

[miss Congeniality]

I am still twistng. I have finally learn to flat twist. So I have been wearing some lately. Just trying to switch things up.

 

[oooop2]

I'm not participating in this challenge but I have a question or two. How do you tie your scarves or bonnet so that your twists are still looking nice as when you first compleled tthem? I found if I tie my scarf then use my bonnet the twists are too smushed to revive and with just my bonnet they stick up any which way. I may try bobby pinning them down but I seem to be impaired when ever I use them.

Second question for hair in general has anyone had any adverse effects for using a deep conditioner as a leavein because I didn't know it was a dc until I got home and the only other thing I have is a spritz and ors lock and twist which always leaves my hair hard. Any way to combat that? I try to be as light handed as possible with it but I still get problems.

Anyways good luck on your challenge ladies and sorry for intruding.

I don't cover my twist. I just sleep on a satin pillowcase..Then in the morning I spritz my hair, add a little shea mix, and shake.

I also leave DC in my hair and twist...

HTH...

 

[rsmith]

I am back from vacation. I am still wearing twist.

 

[productjunkie814]

Hi everyone; been gone for a bit from the site (like a week, lol), but I'm back, and I've been twisting. It's been all good

On a related note, I just celebrated my one year nappi-versary! Whoo-hoo! I wore my hair out in a twist out for the occasion, and IT WAS MY BEST ONE TO DATE! And it really showed some length which really sweetened the experience. Posted some pics for the month...the first two were an April Week 1 twist -out, and the last three are of my one year twist out a few days ago. LOVED IT!

Are we half way into this challenge yet?

 

[donewit-it]

Hi everyone; been gone for a bit from the site (like a week, lol), but I'm back, and I've been twisting. It's been all good

On a related note, I just celebrated my one year nappi-versary! Whoo-hoo! I wore my hair out in a twist out for the occasion, and IT WAS MY BEST ONE TO DATE! And it really showed some length which really sweetened the experience. Posted some pics for the month...the first two were an April Week 1 twist -out, and the last three are of my one year twist out a few days ago. LOVED IT!

Are we half way into this challenge yet?

Looks great. I saw the other thread, did you straighten your hair. You have a nice length.

Well we are approaching May. So yeah we are half way there. I can't wait for this to be over, to straighten my hair and check out my length AND get a good TRIM.

What did you use for your twist out.

I have one week old twist in my hair now. I will take it out and wear a twist out over the weekend and wash and retwist on Sunday.

HHG everyone

 

[rsmith]

Hi everyone; been gone for a bit from the site (like a week, lol), but I'm back, and I've been twisting. It's been all good

On a related note, I just celebrated my one year nappi-versary! Whoo-hoo! I wore my hair out in a twist out for the occasion, and IT WAS MY BEST ONE TO DATE! And it really showed some length which really sweetened the experience. Posted some pics for the month...the first two were an April Week 1 twist -out, and the last three are of my one year twist out a few days ago. LOVED IT!

Are we half way into this challenge yet?

Your hair looks very nice.

 

[AngelDoll]

I am not in this challenge, but I have had my hair in twists for about two weeks and I know that my hair has grown at least half an inch since I put the twists in. I usually wear a bun, but I have a sprained shoulder and I am unable to comb my hair every day. These twists have been a life saver for me, very low maintenance. Needless to say, I will be wearing my hair in twists for the rest of the summer.

Good luck ladies!!!!