Twisting FOR Growth Challenge Part 3!!!!!!

[productjunkie814]

I second getting some of oooops thickness. The style I tried out turned out pretty well. I think it made my twists look less scalpy...notice I said less because they were still scalpy, lol. I'll probably keep wearing like this for the rest of the week...maybe into next week, we'll see. I'm still trying to find an easier detangling method...I have to check out where I can find some alma oil to try out Soliel's way.

 

[bablou00]

Super cute...Love how full it looks!!



I really need to start adding stuff to my hair before I do my twistouts. That's the 1 thing that I lack doing, and I know that I am causing breakage in the process. I think I typically decide to undo my twist last minute while messing with my hair (watching TV) so I never think to apply anything beforehand. Will definitely start...

Well I was bored last night and decided to hand detangle my twistouts and then retwist. Took me FOREVER to detangle. I definitely don't recommend detangling this way. Will stick with my chunky twist detangling in the shower method.

Takes everyone for checking in!!!

Girl look at those chunky twist!!! Beautiful I cant wait for the day!!!

 

[oooop2]

Soliel I LOVE your style...I am going to have to try that

Beautifulk hair ladies. OOOP can I have your thickness please?

LOL...I love having thick hair, but sometimes it can be a royal pain...

I second getting some of oooops thickness. The style I tried out turned out pretty well. I think it made my twists look less scalpy...notice I said less because they were still scalpy, lol. I'll probably keep wearing like this for the rest of the week...maybe into next week, we'll see. I'm still trying to find an easier detangling method...I have to check out where I can find some alma oil to try out Soliel's way.

Your style is cute. And it doesn't look too scalpy to me. How do you normally detangle?

Girl look at those chunky twist!!! Beautiful I cant wait for the day!!!

Thanks!! You'll be there in no time!!!

So what is everyone doing to their hair this weekend. Think I'll try to create a cute updo!!!

 

[RubyWoo]

Hey ladies ! I just completed two weeks in very small twists and it was the best set I've ever had ! Also, I had no problems with locking this time. I used African Pride braid spray as a daily moisturizer and only used my creamy moisturizer (quarter size amount) once a week. My hair still feels very soft and moist. Thank you all for your help! Using way too much product was definitely my problem.

I'm going to try to keep my next set of twists in for 3 weeks. I've been wearing a twist out since yesterday. I plan to put in another set of mini twists tomorrow. One thing that I also did different with my last set of mini twists was I twisted on damp/semi dry hair. I braided up my hair and let it dry for about 1.5 -2 hrs and then undid the braids to begin twisting. I also didn't use gel. And really, I didn't really need it. It worked out beautifully! My twists were still plump and full. Moving forward, I'm going to be using the same technique.

 

[bablou00]

Hey ladies so hair as been in the same twist. Going on 3wks..next wk will be a month. Had no idea that I would keep them in this long but I didnt want to manipulate my hair and I go out of town to Miami in two wks so I want fresh twist for the wknd...lol!! So I dont have much to add. I havent felt my hair locking up or drying out but I think thats because I wash daily and keep my hair moist. Hopefully I will see some growth. Ive been working out a lot too so hopefully that will help too.

 

[rsmith]

Hey ladies so hair as been in the same twist. Going on 3wks..next wk will be a month. Had no idea that I would keep them in this long but I didnt want to manipulate my hair and I go out of town to Miami in two wks so I want fresh twist for the wknd...lol!! So I dont have much to add. I havent felt my hair locking up or drying out but I think thats because I wash daily and keep my hair moist. Hopefully I will see some growth. Ive been working out a lot too so hopefully that will help too.

You are doing good to keep them that long. Thats usually my goal to keep them for at least 3 weeks to four weeks. I see more growth the longer I keep them in.

 

[oooop2]

Hey ladies so hair as been in the same twist. Going on 3wks..next wk will be a month. Had no idea that I would keep them in this long but I didnt want to manipulate my hair and I go out of town to Miami in two wks so I want fresh twist for the wknd...lol!! So I dont have much to add. I havent felt my hair locking up or drying out but I think thats because I wash daily and keep my hair moist. Hopefully I will see some growth. Ive been working out a lot too so hopefully that will help too.

Do me a favor...If you get a chance, take a pic of your current twist and post. I want to see what your hair looks like in 3-4wk old twist. The longest I've gone is 2wks. I probably could have gone longer, but the frizz factor started to bother me.

 

[Soliel185]

This week's twists...

They're basically the same set from before, I just redid them and braided the roots this time. This is the first time I've kept them more than a week, so I think I'm starting to get used to them.

They seem to be falling better to, so I like the look more than I did before.

 

[Ms Lala]

Hey ladies ! I just completed two weeks in very small twists and it was the best set I've ever had ! Also, I had no problems with locking this time. I used African Pride braid spray as a daily moisturizer and only used my creamy moisturizer (quarter size amount) once a week. My hair still feels very soft and moist. Thank you all for your help! Using way too much product was definitely my problem.

Nixx-That's great it sounds like you found something that is really working for you. Does the AFrican Pride braid spray have mineral oil?

Hey ladies so hair as been in the same twist. Going on 3wks..next wk will be a month. Had no idea that I would keep them in this long but I didnt want to manipulate my hair and I go out of town to Miami in two wks so I want fresh twist for the wknd...lol!! So I dont have much to add. I havent felt my hair locking up or drying out but I think thats because I wash daily and keep my hair moist. Hopefully I will see some growth. Ive been working out a lot too so hopefully that will help too.

bablou-How are you keeping down the frizz. The only time I can keep the frizz low is when I twist on hair that has been flat ironed or blowdried and I'm trying to avoid heat.

This week's twists...

They're basically the same set from before, I just redid them and braided the roots this time. This is the first time I've kept them more than a week, so I think I'm starting to get used to them.

They seem to be falling better to, so I like the look more than I did before.

Your twists turned out really cute!

 

[Rocky91]

i LOVE your twists, Soliel-the shape is really cute!
did you do that on dry, damp, or wet hair??

 

[sheava]

I am going on week 2 with the same medium sized twists. I am wearing them in a high pony tail with a head band hiding my edges/roots (they are really puffy looking). I think I will do a twist out on Wednesday and do my hair on Friday or Saturday.

 

[loolalooh]

QUICK CHECKIN:

It's been a minute since I checked in. I just wrapped up week #4 in my twists and was too busy to redo them this weekend. So it's another week (that's makes 5 weeks) in these bad boys. My has not locked -- thank goodness. This weekend I'll take the set down for a twistout.

 

[loolalooh]

Oh, and here's how they looked this weekend before my wash:

 

[Soliel185]

i LOVE your twists, Soliel-the shape is really cute!
did you do that on dry, damp, or wet hair??

Usually airdried hair that I then spray with diluted con to dampen.

Going on throughout the week though, I will sometimes redo a few while watching TV or just waiting for something and in those cases I do them dry.

I've found that if I tie them down after co-washing and oiling it really cuts down the appearance of frizz.

When first started my haircare journey African Pride Braid Spray was my favorite. When I was in cornrows and then weaves last year I continued using it. It has a nice scent, and my braids always came out so easily. I never had any locking or bad tangles with it. The ingredients, from what I recall, were actually really good -- lots of essential oils.

 

[FindingMe]

This week's twists...

They're basically the same set from before, I just redid them and braided the roots this time. This is the first time I've kept them more than a week, so I think I'm starting to get used to them.

They seem to be falling better to, so I like the look more than I did before.

Lurker checking in: Soliel, I can tell your hair is growing...what you got about 2+ inches since the BC? They are hanging down a lot more now...

Ladies, I just gotta say all of your hair is looking LOVELY!!!!!! I've been following the rules and trying to keep up with you since not officially part of the challenge but twisiting is my main style and I want some growth!

Keep up the good work, it motivates folks like me not even in the challenge!

 

[mscocoface]

I don't know if any of you ladies deal with severe shrinkage like I do, but I think I have found a way to keep them elongated at least a little.

At night when I braid spritz then braid them in sections they seem to stay elongated. Where as if I just place them in my silk bonnet at night after a cowash or wetting them real good they shrink something incredible.

I am testing them on my twist out today to see if this works with them also.

Off to check the updos vids.

 

[Soliel185]

I don't know if any of you ladies deal with severe shrinkage like I do, but I think I have found a way to keep them elongated at least a little.

At night when I braid spritz then braid them in sections they seem to stay elongated. Where as if I just place them in my silk bonnet at night after a cowash or wetting them real good they shrink something incredible.

I am testing them on my twist out today to see if this works with them also.

Off to check the updos vids.

I'm done this before and it works. Sometimes I will twist/braid large sections of them together to get a "textured" look. I may try bantu knots next...

I think to help elogate them while drying I will attempt banding and see how that goes. I went swimming yesterday, and even with keeping my hair in a pony it looked like the roots had exploded like popcorn kernals with all the frizz I had going on!

 

[bablou00]

bablou-How are you keeping down the frizz. The only time I can keep the frizz low is when I twist on hair that has been flat ironed or blowdried and I'm trying to avoid heat.


OH I get frizz sister...haha!! I just redo when I see fit. I always do my twist with my hair wet because I think they look really frizz and dry if I do them w/o water. My hair is just naturally dry and twist works better with the shea mix I use when my hair is wet vs. dry. What products have you used when you do wet twist?

 

[bablou00]

QUICK CHECKIN:

It's been a minute since I checked in. I just wrapped up week #4 in my twists and was too busy to redo them this weekend. So it's another week (that's makes 5 weeks) in these bad boys. My has not locked -- thank goodness. This weekend I'll take the set down for a twistout.

You go girl on five wks. I probably could keep these bad boys in another wk but I want them fresh for my trip. How many times have u washed?

 

[RubyWoo]

Nixx-That's great it sounds like you found something that is really working for you. Does the AFrican Pride braid spray have mineral oil?

Thank you ! No, there is no mineral oil in the braid spray. The ingredients are excellent and it is really light on my hair (which I like and prefer). Up until wash day yesterday, my hair still felt light, soft and fluffy; not weighed down like it usually did when I was applying a creamy moisturizer every day.

Here are the ingredients:

African Pride Herbal Complex (Aqua (Water), Apocynum Cannabinum (Indian Hemp Extract), Urtica Dioica (Nettle Extract), Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary Extract), Arctium Lappa (Burdock Extract), Betula Alba (Birch Extract), Rosa Canina (Dog Rose Hips Extract), Chondrus Crispus (Carrageenan Extract), Tussilago Farfara (Coltsfoot Extract), Prunus Serotina (Wild Chery Bark Extract), Taraxacum Officinale (Dandelion Extract), Sambucus Nigra, Equisetum Hiemale (Horsetail Extract), Echinacea Purpurea (Coneflower Extract), Propylene Glycol, Glycerin, Dimethicone Copolyol, PEG-8, Oleth-20, Glycereth-26, Silk Amino Acids, PEG-75 Lanolin, Panthenol, Acetamidopropyl Trimonium Chloride, Parfum (Fragrance), Diazolidinyl Urea, Methylparaben, Propylparaben.

 

[Ms Lala]

bablou-How are you keeping down the frizz. The only time I can keep the frizz low is when I twist on hair that has been flat ironed or blowdried and I'm trying to avoid heat.


OH I get frizz sister...haha!! I just redo when I see fit. I always do my twist with my hair wet because I think they look really frizz and dry if I do them w/o water. My hair is just naturally dry and twist works better with the shea mix I use when my hair is wet vs. dry. What products have you used when you do wet twist?

I haven't tried twisting my hair whiel wet in years. I get so much shrinkage. Is your hair like soaking wet or damp?

Thank you ! No, there is no mineral oil in the braid spray. The ingredients are excellent and it is really light on my hair (which I like and prefer). Up until wash day yesterday, my hair still felt light, soft and fluffy; not weighed down like it usually did when I was applying a creamy moisturizer every day.

Here are the ingredients:

African Pride Herbal Complex (Aqua (Water), Apocynum Cannabinum (Indian Hemp Extract), Urtica Dioica (Nettle Extract), Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary Extract), Arctium Lappa (Burdock Extract), Betula Alba (Birch Extract), Rosa Canina (Dog Rose Hips Extract), Chondrus Crispus (Carrageenan Extract), Tussilago Farfara (Coltsfoot Extract), Prunus Serotina (Wild Chery Bark Extract), Taraxacum Officinale (Dandelion Extract), Sambucus Nigra, Equisetum Hiemale (Horsetail Extract), Echinacea Purpurea (Coneflower Extract), Propylene Glycol, Glycerin, Dimethicone Copolyol, PEG-8, Oleth-20, Glycereth-26, Silk Amino Acids, PEG-75 Lanolin, Panthenol, Acetamidopropyl Trimonium Chloride, Parfum (Fragrance), Diazolidinyl Urea, Methylparaben, Propylparaben.

The ingredients sound good. I think I will try this, I've been wanting a good spray moisturizer.

 

[loolalooh]

You go girl on five wks. I probably could keep these bad boys in another wk but I want them fresh for my trip. How many times have u washed?

Thanks girl. You could probably go another week or two, but I understand wanting them fresh. I've washed three times so far and will probably wash one more time before I take them down. Any more than that and my hair will lock for sure.

 

[productjunkie814]

Nixx, I use the braid spray also, especially when going on two weeks in twists.
Loolalooh, I wish I could keep my twists in longer than two weeks...you are encouraging me to try and see if I can go for three weeks this time. I'm only on day two, lol.
I did my twists yesterday morning after washing. I pulled out an oldie, but a goodie to style with...Miss Jessie's Baby Buttercreme. I had forgotten how much I liked this to twist with. I get great length, smooth twists, great shine, and for some reason, fuller twists. We'll see how long I can keep these twists in and what my twist out looks like. I need to get more of this stuff.

 

[Rocky91]

Usually airdried hair that I then spray with diluted con to dampen.

Going on throughout the week though, I will sometimes redo a few while watching TV or just waiting for something and in those cases I do them dry.

I've found that if I tie them down after co-washing and oiling it really cuts down the appearance of frizz.

thanks!! i feel you on the redoing-i'm always "touching up" the edges to help them look fresh.

 

[Dragone]

Just checking in to prove I still exist. I'm still twisting and trimming split ends whenever I see them. Unfortunately this has resulted in shorter hair, but at least it doesn't feel like velcro at the ends anymore.

 

[rsmith]

I wanted to check in. Right now I am in a twistout. I have been busy lately. My grandmother died and I have not been able to twist right now. This saturday, I have to go to a wedding so I want be able to twist until next Monday.

 

[Ms Lala]

I wanted to check in. Right now I am in a twistout. I have been busy lately. My grandmother died and I have not been able to twist right now. This saturday, I have to go to a wedding so I want be able to twist until next Monday.

I am sorry to hear this. Please accept my condolensces. I will pray for you and your family.

 

[oooop2]

This week's twists...

They're basically the same set from before, I just redid them and braided the roots this time. This is the first time I've kept them more than a week, so I think I'm starting to get used to them.

They seem to be falling better to, so I like the look more than I did before.

Cute twist!!! Thanks for posting

I am going on week 2 with the same medium sized twists. I am wearing them in a high pony tail with a head band hiding my edges/roots (they are really puffy looking). I think I will do a twist out on Wednesday and do my hair on Friday or Saturday.

Would love to see pics of your twistouts!! How long do you maintain your twistouts. And what do you do in order to preserve your style??

QUICK CHECKIN:

It's been a minute since I checked in. I just wrapped up week #4 in my twists and was too busy to redo them this weekend. So it's another week (that's makes 5 weeks) in these bad boys. My has not locked -- thank goodness. This weekend I'll take the set down for a twistout.

Oh, and here's how they looked this weekend before my wash:

5 weeks...IMPRESSIVE. And they still look neat. Mine would look like a BIG FUZZ ball. Keep us updated on how your hair looks/feels once you do take these set of twists out.

Lurker checking in: Soliel, I can tell your hair is growing...what you got about 2+ inches since the BC? They are hanging down a lot more now...

Ladies, I just gotta say all of your hair is looking LOVELY!!!!!! I've been following the rules and trying to keep up with you since not officially part of the challenge but twisiting is my main style and I want some growth!

Keep up the good work, it motivates folks like me not even in the challenge!

Thanks for the encouragement. I know I truly appreciate it!!!

I don't know if any of you ladies deal with severe shrinkage like I do, but I think I have found a way to keep them elongated at least a little.

At night when I braid spritz then braid them in sections they seem to stay elongated. Where as if I just place them in my silk bonnet at night after a cowash or wetting them real good they shrink something incredible.

I am testing them on my twist out today to see if this works with them also.

Off to check the updos vids.

I've done your technique, but it made my hair too crinkled looking. So to elongate, I tend to just retwist on dry hair.

Just checking in to prove I still exist. I'm still twisting and trimming split ends whenever I see them. Unfortunately this has resulted in shorter hair, but at least it doesn't feel like velcro at the ends anymore.

I can relate to having to trim your ends. I had to do this back in Feb. My ends just looked and felt terrible. I'm due for another trim soon.

I wanted to check in. Right now I am in a twistout. I have been busy lately. My grandmother died and I have not been able to twist right now. This saturday, I have to go to a wedding so I want be able to twist until next Monday.

So sorry to hear about your grandmother



Update of me:

Well you ladies have inspired me to stretch these twist. Have been wearing large twist for 2wks. Haven't washed them (probably should). Just spritzing in the morning w/water and applying shea to my end. Tonight, I retwisted in small/medium size. PLanning on keeping these in for another week. That is unless my scalp starts screaming...LOL

Thanks for all the questions/suggestions/advice. I'm really learning a lot. Plus I love looking at your twist pics..So keep them coming

 

[Soliel185]

^^ It's kinda alarming how easily your scalp will adjust to being dirty - isn't it.

Here's my twistout from the twists I posted earlier - these pics were taken last night, so the twistout was on it's fourth day.

Side:

Front: (I look like the devil in this pic, but my hair looks nice )

Glamour Shot rofl

And this is my progress pic:

 

[sheava]

I will try to post pictures of my twist out later on today. I really don't do anything to special to preserve the twist out. I just sleep with a satin scarf every night and try not to manipulate my hair too much.