Updated ADOPT-A-NEWBIE Challenge

sugarose

sugarose

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UPDATE: Since this challenge is so popular, it will be re-occuring (much like the HYH challenge) every 3 months.

The next challenge will start early October and either I or Jaegermany will start a thread for sign-up's late September


July 9th Updates:

* Sign-up’s for Newbies are now closed. We still need Big Sister’s, so please sign up!!
* I am deleting the challenge rules from this post, as it is quickly becoming mega long. :lol: If you are a Big Sister with a question, please PM me, if you are a Newbie with a question, please PM Jaegermany.


JULY 4TH UPDATE:

It has come to my attention that some people have yet to contact their Big Sister or Newbie. If you are still interested in participation in this challenge, please do so immediately, as a courtesy to whomever you have been matched with.
If you are no longer interested, or have yet to be contacted, please PM either myself or Jaegermany so we can reassign as needed.
Staying in contact is essential during this challenge, as the whole purpose of the challenge is for the experienced Big Sister’s to pass on their knowledge to the Newbies.

Thanks!!! :)


Challenge start date: July 1st
Challenge Revel Date: October 1st 07



Match-up's:

WhipEffectz1: Divaesq, LilMorenita

Rdm: Crvlngrhair, Dillard

Ella: Kels823, Jayjaycurlz

Crlsweetie912: Ddean, Aratamaticart

Sugarose: Kimistry, Growinstrong, Ladybug516

Tsmith: Jeagermany, Newflowers

NiceandWavy: Chanel’s_Tresses, Aroberts

Letitia: Jenfleets, Seymone, LaReyna756

Divinefavor: Lolo2470, Betteron2day

Bre ~ Bre: Dedra, Cwd

Cleve_gryl: Ksk_xs, Br0wney3z

Sistaslick: Jemscizir, Sexyred, Lala825, Panamawsown

Mochamadness: Aidenberry03, Princessdi

Guesswho: Wonderstarr88, Lawdawg03

Semo: Choklatekiss79, Miel

NappyParadise: Scarcity21

Keclee23: Bablou00, The_savy_sistah, Yasgencon2

Bauderlady: Moore.1506

JewelleNY: Audacious, Wantlonghair25

SqrpioQutie: Length4me, Myztiquecleo

Lotus: Tschizum

TBeBe: Evagray, Gabulldawg

Sleekandbouncy: Chocalatediva, YUMMY28

Caribeandiva: Skinnymoach, HollyGolightly1982

CurliDiva: Whitneysimone, Tenejita10473

RabiaElaine: lalalauren

Artemis_e.: ONAMSHN, Tashique

HERicane10: ShiShiPooPoo

Marie170: TdotGirl, prtybrwnis

Divine Inspiration – Indigo’s Hair
 
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For the Newbies:

Hair Type: 4 a/b
Relaxed / Natural: Relaxed
Starting Length: Shoulder
Hair Goal: Brastrap
Current Challenges: None
Current Problems: do Retaining length (I like to go to Great Clips, even if they butcher me up:look: )
Anything you don't like to do: I am down for whatever....I promise:lol:

Some one please take me, I will be very good!!!:D



 
Up for Adoption: Miel, Memphis,TN

For the Newbies:

Hair Type: 4Z
Relaxed / Natural: relaxed, transitioning (last perm 6/01/07) (fresh cornrows)
Starting Length: just past ear stretched
Hair Goal: Healthy, chin-length by 12/07, BC 6/01/08
Current Challenges: none
Current Problems: Moisture and strength
Anything you don't like to do: i.e. I don't like protective styling
I'm willing to try anything but I just got my hair braided 6/28/07 and wish to stay so until 8/31/07. Need moisture reggie strong big sis who can help me be consistent!
 
Hair Type: 3 mostly w/ 4 in the back
Relaxed / Natural: Relaxed
Starting Length: Short, maybe mid ear length on the sides
Hair Goal: Improve the health of my hair. After that then maybe between SL and APL.
Current Challenges: BT, Carrot Juice (failing miserably) I think thats it
Current Problems: Some dryness and breakage still. Trying to regulate my products/regimen.
Anything you don't like to do:i.e. I don't like protective styling - Dont like really overly complicated stuff. Thats about it.

:D
 
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For the Newbies:

Hair Type: 3c/4a
Relaxed / Natural: Natural
Starting Length: Mid-back
Hair Goal: Hip length stretched, Mid-back twists/twistout
Current Challenges: None
Current Problems: Knots, breakage(a little), fragility
Anything you don't like to do: Any kind of washing more than once per week, wash and go and blowdrying
 
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For the Big Sisters

Hair Type: 3c/4a

Relaxed / Natural: Natural

Anything you feel you are great at: Flatironing, baggying,protectives styles, turning bad hair situations into good ones,and being persistent.

Ground rules you feel strongly about: I hate slackers.If you're going to committ to this hair thing then you need to get on it. If your hair is damaged right now then you should be able to see a difference by Christmas.
 
Up for adoption

Hair Type: 4a/b
Relaxed / Natural: Relaxed
Starting Length:neck length in back and at top of ear in front
Hair Goal: shoulder length and bsl long term
Current Challenges: None
Current Problems: Establishing solid regimen and helping growth
Anything you don't like to do: i.e. I don't like protective styling I dont have anything I wont do Ive been wearing protective styles for 2 1/2 weeks and plan to continue and I dont have any heat at all in my regimen
 
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For the Big Sisters

Hair Type:4a 3c 4b?
Relaxed / Natural:texlaxed/relaxed
Anything you feel you are great at: uhhh cutting see through ends off:cool:
bunning,co-washing,pj-ism,anti-pjism
Ground rules you feel strongly about: protective styling,reduced heat,stretching relaxers
 
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For the Newbies:

Hair Type: A mixture of 3's
Relaxed / Natural: Texlaxed
Starting Length: Shoulder Length
Hair Goal: Long Term Goal Bra Strap
Current Challenges: Water Works, APL 08
Current Problems: None really. PJism and tyring to find a regi and stick to it.



 
For the Newbies:

Hair Type: i have no idea
Relaxed / Natural: Relaxed
Starting Length:APL
Hair Goal: Brastrap or below
Current Challenges: none
Current Problems: shedding
Anything you don't like to do: nothing i just need to stick to my regimen.

I am up for adoption.
 




For the Big Sisters

Hair Type: 4 a/b
Relaxed / Natural: Relaxed
Anything you feel you are great at: STYLING and ENCOURAGEMENT!
Ground rules you feel strongly about: NO HEAT and Protective Styling

My hair is really thick and can be unruly.

I can't wait to find my little Sister!:grin:
 
For the Newbies:

Hair Type: 4A
Relaxed / Natural: Relaxed
Starting Length: shoulder length
Hair Goal: APL
Current Challenges: None
Current Problems: shedding, finding what works best for me
Anything you don't like to do: baggy method - did not work for me


 
Oh, here's mine (I forgot :lol: )

For the Big Sisters

Hair Type: 3bc
Relaxed / Natural: Relaxed
Anything you feel you are great at: Getting great results with cheap products :lol:, keeping it simple, and motivating people.
Ground rules you feel strongly about: Minimal heat and mostly protective styling. Also I like people who are serious about their goal.
 
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Puh-lease adopt me!!! :creatures

Hair Type: 4a/4b/some 3
Relaxed / Natural: relaxed
Starting Length: APL
Hair Goal: Waist length
Current Challenges: I'm deep condiitioning, only combing on wash days once or twice a week, pre-pooing with Le Kair Cholesterol/EVOO and rollersetting with almost no heat (under hood dryer for an hour with rollersets and the occasional curling iron with heat protectant for the curls that just don't curl) and taking Biotin and Nioxin
Current Problems: DANDRUFF!!! :eek:
Anything you don't like to do: use a lot of heat

 
For The Newbies

Hair Type: 4 A/B
Relaxed / Natural: Relaxed/Transitioning (12 weeks post)
Starting Length: Jaw
Hair Goal: Head full of long (stretched or unstretched) healthy natural hair. :D Chop scehduled for June 19, 2008. I'd like to be able to rock a nice twist/braid out by then.
Current Challenges: Frustrated with the limited hair stlying options for transitioning with short hair, but too afraid to BC. Did it once and I was traumatized until it grew out.
Current Problems: Thinnning patch in the crown. Just recently had a dermatologists tell me that if I keep relaxing, I may lose my hair in the crown (eventually), due to a weakening of the hair follicles from the chemicals in relaxers. This was just more motivation for me to follow through with what I'd already planned to do. I really miss my natural hair.
Anything you don't like to do: weaves, braids, wigs
 
For the Big Sisters:

Hair Type: 4a
Relaxed / Natural: Relaxed
Ground rules you feel strongly about: There will be ABSOLUTELY no heat(unless dcing), no wearing hair down. There will be nothing but protective styles, dc'ing once a week, co washing every other day, and other things/procedures as assigned:grin: Please have ATLEAST 2 shampoos (one moisturizing & one protein) 1 or 2 moisturizing condiitoners, and 2 protein treatments. We will talk about other products when we talk;) Holla!:cool: Punks need NOT apply. LOL. I'm about growing that hair!!! If, you need help with selecting your products. oh, and if you do not take vitamins, we'll have to work that out but that's not important, if you don't want to take vits. Holla at ya girl!

ETA: I don't mind having two lil sistas:-)
 
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For the Newbies:

Hair Type: 4a/4b
Relaxed / Natural: relaxed
Starting Length: 2" away until I'm BSL :grin:
Hair Goal: Waistlength
Current Challenges: none
Current Problems: thin hair and ends, sheds a lot to me and seems dry all the time
Anything you don't like to do: I go to the salon every week. I dont like to, but I dont know how to properly detangle my hair and I get depressed when I see all the shed hair on the floor, sink, tub, etc... :(


 
For the Newbies:

Hair Type: prob 3c and 4a
Relaxed / Natural: relaxed
Starting Length:i am now a lil past APL
Hair Goal:MBL
Current Challenges:Styling, especially w/o heat
Current Problems:my hair still gets dry at times
Anything you don't like to do: i am up for almost anything
 
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For the Big Sisters:

Hair Type: 4a
Relaxed / Natural: Relaxed
Ground rules you feel strongly about: There will be ABSOLUTELY no heat(unless dcing), no wearing hair down. There will be nothing but protective styles, dc'ing once a week, co washing every other day, and other things/procedures as assigned:grin: Please have ATLEAST 2 shampoos (one moisturizing & one protein) 1 or 2 moisturizing condiitoners, and 2 protein treatments. We will talk about other products when we talk;) Holla!:cool: Punks need NOT apply. LOL. I'm about growing that hair!!! If, you need help with selecting your products. oh, and if you do not take vitamins, we'll have to work that out but that's not important, if you don't want to take vits. Holla at ya girl!
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Girl, your like a drill sergent at a boot camp!! :lol:
 
For the Newbies:

Hair Type: 4a or 4b
Relaxed / Natural: Relaxed
Starting Length:Neck length
Hair Goal:Bra-strap
Current Challenges:Styling, especially w/o heat
Current Problems:Thin edges
Anything you don't like to do: Co washing/MTG:eek:

I currently wash and DC 2x weekly. I am using Cathy Howse UBH Conditioner, UBH Moisturizer and EVOO/Keracare Essential Oil. I DC w/heat with the UBH for 20 minutes then rinse and DC with Keracare Humecto in the Tub for 20 minutes w/heat. I only comb in the shower with a shower comb on wash day during my rinsing of the Keracare Humecto.

I will need a Big Sista that is not hung up on the products that will be used but is more interested in technigues, low manipulation, low to no heat, etc.
 
tsmith said:
For the Big Sisters:

Hair Type: 4a
Relaxed / Natural: Relaxed
Ground rules you feel strongly about: There will be ABSOLUTELY no heat(unless dcing), no wearing hair down. There will be nothing but protective styles, dc'ing once a week, co washing every other day, and other things/procedures as assigned:grin: Please have ATLEAST 2 shampoos (one moisturizing & one protein) 1 or 2 moisturizing condiitoners, and 2 protein treatments. We will talk about other products when we talk;) Holla!:cool: Punks need NOT apply. LOL. I'm about growing that hair!!! If, you need help with selecting your products. oh, and if you do not take vitamins, we'll have to work that out but that's not important, if you don't want to take vits. Holla at ya girl!
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:eek: :eek: :armyhat: I'm scared now, ya'll!:lol:

For the Newbies:
Hair Type: 4B
Relaxed / Natural: Relaxed
Starting Length: Bottom of neck
Hair Goal: Healthy, shiny, bouncy, non-breaking hair...maybe APL??
Current Challenges:Great Lengths
Current Problems:Breakage!! I've tried the intensive Aphogee, but it didn't work for me:ohwell: .
Anything you don't like to do: Nope, I'm open to all suggestions.
 
Up for adoption

For the Newbies:

Hair Type:4b (?)
Relaxed / Natural: relaxed
Starting Length:collar length
Hair Goal:eventually thicker healthy bra strap length
Current Challenges:finding new no-heat styles (basically different curls), sleeping with curly hair, general confusion about my hair :perplexed
Current Problems:thin/broken edges
Anything you don't like to do: stretch relaxers for a long time, go without trims if i NEED them, use a whole bunch of different products
 
NEWBIE!! :grin: :D :cool:

Hair Type: well i call it nappy, but around here i guess it would be 3c to 4a-ish
Relaxed / Natural: natural
Starting Length: one side was sl and the other side was a about 1.5 inches to apl
Hair Goal: hair down to my bootie :cool:
Current Challenges: wig challenge 2007, bsl 2007 & 6 month bsl challenge, i may be in waistlength 2008..hmmm:lol:
Current Problems: knots, tangles, matts, slow growth, i have thinned edges from bad cornrows from a year ago. I want to rollerset SOO bad!!
Anything you don't like to do: i.e. I don't like protective styling i dont like washing more than twice a week because my hair is too difficult to detangle and style. I don't like henna..too drying, I don't like shampoo. I don't use direct heat, AT ALL, I never wear my hair down...But im open to suggestions and am willing to try anything once :D
 
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