Twisting FOR Growth Challenge Part 2
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donewit-it
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Looking good.
I'm feeling real lazy, I don't feel like taking pictures (OMG, I can't believe I typed that
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MochaEyeCandy
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Thank you...normally I'd just use the button, but I seem to have misplaced mineThere you guys are..I was starting to wonder
You're fro is on point....LOVE IT!!!
rsmith
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jwhitley6
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Hey ladies...I'm thinking of wearing twists for a while. Most of the time I just twist at night and do twist-outs; I occasionally wear my twists in an updo for no more than 2 days. I'm wondering, how is it to detangle after wearing them for weeks? Also, do you twist them all the same direction (say, counter-clockwise) or different on each side of the head?
Ms Lala
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Well I have really neglected my hair the past 2 weeks. I've been wearing twists but I haven't been moisturizing them as I should or tying them up at night. They look bad and I can tell I need to take them out because the hairs are starting to tangle together and I have knots! This is my own fault. I am taking a licensing exam next week and I just haven't been concerned about my hair. I'm going to have to get some cholesterol and take these things out carefully but I'm really trying to wait until I take my exam on Wed. I think this really set me back though. I've been pulling on my hair alot to which I tend to do when I"m studying. I think I'm going to moisturize and wear headwraps until Wed. exam.
rsmith
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I twist mine in the same direction. Sometimes I will twist the other way. It depends whats comfortable for my hands. Detangling my hair after a week is not that bad as two weeks. However, I always wear a twistout for 2 or 3 days and then when I am ready to wash. I apply conditioner on my dry hair by sections and start detangling with my fingers. I let the conditioner sit for about 15minutes to 30 minutes and then I cowash my hair.
donewit-it
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Good luck on your exam Ms Lala
donewit-it
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productjunkie814
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Ditto
This is what I do. My hair gets twisted in every which way direction works for it, lol.
Ms Lala
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donewit-it
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How'd it go, Ms Lala?
As far as hair goes, please.
I undid my twists after a week of looking a hot mess and wore a twist-out.
I was not taking care of it and my hair was dry,dry, dry.
This morning, I did a quick wash and left some lustrasilk and coconut oil and walked out the door. This means a massive detangling session awaits me, if I don't take care of it now.
I don't know when I'll get to it, but I am anticipating the worse.
As far as hair goes, please.
I undid my twists after a week of looking a hot mess and wore a twist-out.
I was not taking care of it and my hair was dry,dry, dry.
This morning, I did a quick wash and left some lustrasilk and coconut oil and walked out the door. This means a massive detangling session awaits me, if I don't take care of it now.
I don't know when I'll get to it, but I am anticipating the worse.
rsmith
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Hi Everyone I hope you all are maintaining your twist.
I am still wearing mine. I have had them now for ten days. I want to take them down and redo them but dont see I will have the time. I get soo bored. However, I believe that when August comes my hair is going to be close to armpit. I hope. I have not put heat in my hair since Oct. 08. Hopefully I will get the growth I expect.
I am still wearing mine. I have had them now for ten days. I want to take them down and redo them but dont see I will have the time. I get soo bored. However, I believe that when August comes my hair is going to be close to armpit. I hope. I have not put heat in my hair since Oct. 08. Hopefully I will get the growth I expect.
Ms Lala
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How'd it go, Ms Lala?
As far as hair goes, please.
I undid my twists after a week of looking a hot mess and wore a twist-out.
I was not taking care of it and my hair was dry,dry, dry.
This morning, I did a quick wash and left some lustrasilk and coconut oil and walked out the door. This means a massive detangling session awaits me, if I don't take care of it now.
I don't know when I'll get to it, but I am anticipating the worse.
I passed my test!!!!!
I"m so happy. I took my detangled and twisted my hair yesterday and it was rough. I really neglected my hair while studying and now I"m paying for it. I didn't really lose thickness but I probably lost an inch in length. I had knots and tangles every where. But I'm back on track now.
productjunkie814
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Good for you Ms. Lala!
I had my twists in for about 12 days...I have them under a cap now, drenched in a mix of AO HSR and a protein reconstructor. I'll be washing, detangling, and twisting tomorrow. Of course, that also includes knot watch with the little scissors. I did a quick length check before I started my deep condition yesterday and saw that the back of my hair is approaching APL I think the front will definitely be chin length by the end of this challenge, woot woot!!!
I had my twists in for about 12 days...I have them under a cap now, drenched in a mix of AO HSR and a protein reconstructor. I'll be washing, detangling, and twisting tomorrow. Of course, that also includes knot watch with the little scissors. I did a quick length check before I started my deep condition yesterday and saw that the back of my hair is approaching APL
I think the front will definitely be chin length by the end of this challenge, woot woot!!!
oooop2
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Glad extensions work for you. Definitely not cheating
And I'll twisting/braiding for growth in the next challenge.I'm still in! I've been wearing a twist out for the last week, wash and go today. I will be re-twisting on Monday night. I know that this has been good for my hair because I have gained quite a bit of length. I have been battling single strand knots though and am trying to figure out how to handle them without having to do search and destroys everyday
Glad your hair is growing. I battle the single knots also. I find them annoying, but it seems to be something that most of us deal with....
Checking in. Twisted my hair last night. Took about 2.5 hours. My hair was out all Memorial Day weekend, and I paid for it in my detangling session. Had quite a few single strand knots too...back to clipping them out everytime I see themerplexed On a much brighter note, my hair is REALLY growing. I was twisting the bottom part of my hair and realized that I am creeping towards APL! I think I can reach it by August
I'm sure you'll definitely make it to your Aug goal!!!
Congrats on making APL.....
NICE!!!
I detangle in the shower under a strong stream of water then place hair in chunky twist. I tend to twist in the same direction.
How'd it go, Ms Lala?
As far as hair goes, please.
I undid my twists after a week of looking a hot mess and wore a twist-out.
I was not taking care of it and my hair was dry,dry, dry.
This morning, I did a quick wash and left some lustrasilk and coconut oil and walked out the door. This means a massive detangling session awaits me, if I don't take care of it now.
I don't know when I'll get to it, but I am anticipating the worse.
I think we all go through the stage were we can be bothered w/all the necessary hair steps. I try to make a point of spritzing my hair when in the shower and applying some hair cream t/o while it's damp. If I don't do it in the shower, some days it doesn't get done...
I think you'll reach your goal..Your hair looks nice....
I passed my test!!!!!
Congrats on passing your test. And glad to hear that your hair is back on track after some TLC
Good for you Ms. Lala!
I had my twists in for about 12 days...I have them under a cap now, drenched in a mix of AO HSR and a protein reconstructor. I'll be washing, detangling, and twisting tomorrow. Of course, that also includes knot watch with the little scissors. I did a quick length check before I started my deep condition yesterday and saw that the back of my hair is approaching APL
I can't wait to see everyones growth in Aug...
Update of me:
Relocating back to the USA this summer, so I been busy preparing for the move. Just got back from a trip to the USA to get some stuff done. Currently in small twist. Been wearing them for 1wk. Will try to make it to 2wks...Hair feels good, so hopefully the summer heat would be too harsh on my strands....
productjunkie814
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Just finished my detangling session. Thank god it's over! I think I left these twists in too long because I had tons of knots. After stalking kinkerbelle's fotki, I think I am going to try medium braids instead of twists today. I'll let you know how they turn out.
Ms Lala
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Congrats on passing your test. And glad to hear that your hair is back on track after some TLC
Thanks Ladies!!!!! I'm so happy it's over with.
miss Congeniality
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I had my hair out for a couple days due to being bored. I have my twist back in. I am going to try to kick up the moisture.
donewit-it
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Hi Ladies,
Congratulations MsLala on your test.
I am so tired of this hair. I'm falling off the bandwagon.
This weekend I detangled my hair, I don't have the energy for twists right now.
Congratulations MsLala on your test.
I am so tired of this hair. I'm falling off the bandwagon.
This weekend I detangled my hair, I don't have the energy for twists right now.
oooop2
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donewit-it
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I'll get back on.
I just need a few days
productjunkie814
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Wow! You're moving back to the States, huh? How long have you been gone? Are you excited?
I totally know how you both feel. Some days I just don't want to deal with washing and detangling AND THEN twisting. My arms hurt, I'm cranky because I used up all the hot water before I can detangle all my hair, the list goes on
I think about just wearing a wash and go because it's so simple, and then I remember that my hair would turn into a big ball of tumbleweed on day 2. I have just learned to take a break from the small/medium twists and do big twists and either pin them down or wear it in a twist out the next day to prevent major tangles. I'll wear that for a few days until I feel like tackling twists again. I actually did braids this time around...took less time than the twists, and I just tuck my ends under in a bun. I've been keeping my hair damp and baggying my ends and rest of my hair at night to up my moisture game and we'll see if that will help with the knots at the end. Hang in there everyone! We're getting closer to the light at the end of this challenge tunnel, lol!
anherica
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Hi ladies! Well, I'm getting hair lazy but still hanging in there. I've discovered my new summer style, and I'll be putting it in rotation with my pin ups. Also tried a new shampoo and conditioner combo that I'm really loving. (L'oreal Anti Breakage with Ceramide Cement) My hair is very happy, and I'm still using my shea butter--just not as often, as my hair is retaining moisture so well lately.
Hope everyone is doing good! Here are a few pics of my latest.
Hope everyone is doing good! Here are a few pics of my latest.
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Je Ne Sais Quoi
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oooop2
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I'll get back on.
Okay...That's good to know
I've loved living abroad, so moving back to the USA after living in Japan for almost 4yrs is bittersweet. But, I know moving back there is where we need to be right now, so I'll embrace it like I did living here.....Plus shopping will be a whole heck of a lot easier
How did you create your new style..IT's CUTE!!!
Update on me:
Still in small twist. Taking family pics of Sunday, so I am TRYING to maintain this style in order to have a bangin twistout for Sunday.
anherica
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Thank you ladies! I'm almost ashamed to admit this, but this is what happened when I decided to do a Twist n' Curl, took the rollers out, got lazy and decided this was presentable.
I just pinned the sides and top back and kept it moving. As for the twists themselves, I just grab and twist. I use a rattail comb to make my part in the front though.I'll do a Twist n' Curl one day....but I'm really digging this as it is.
Ms Lala
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Your hair is cute! I"m w/you I'm wearing lazy styles for the summer. I am rocking big twists pinned up w/a bang. I will only do something different for a couple of special occasions I have coming up.
I think I found my new HG of moisturizers. I used Lustrasilk Olive Oil Cholesterol (in the tub) mixed w/a tad of glycerin in my hair and it has been moisturized ALL WEEK!!!!
I mean honestly my hair feels so soft and full of moisture I haven't had to remoisturize in 6 days. I actually ended up doing this by accident because I was out of leave in but it is a keeper.
donewit-it
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Alright ladies I'm back from my hiatus on neglecting my hair.
Last night I washed and steamed some conditioner in there. I put about seven braids and went on to sleep. Tonight I will be twisting it up neatly, hoping for it to last at least two weeks.
Where's everybody?erplexed
Last night I washed and steamed some conditioner in there. I put about seven braids and went on to sleep. Tonight I will be twisting it up neatly, hoping for it to last at least two weeks.
Where's everybody?
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