Waist Length 2013

Idk if i asked this earlier....but has anyone changed anything about their regimen so far this year?

Is it more complex or have you simplified it? Are you still a PJ or have you curbed your PJ'ism?
 
I'm on the look out for different curl creams now. EcoStyler is losing my love...i have a few curls up top that turn into plastic everytime i use it:(.

I tried the Roots of Nature curl cream....it was okay...i may buy that again but i just hated that as it ran(i style my hair when its soaking wet)...down my neck it made my neck sticky...maybe thats something i have to get used to with a curl cream?

I am still using up my bottle of Mixed Silk...and i may buy it again as well...i found that i have to rake about 3 large palm-fulls of it through my hair to get it to look how i like it to. Come to think of it...it makes my neck sticky too:ohwell:

I was thinking about trying the Organix argan oil cream. And maybe give Noodle Head another try. If im gonna be PJ on anything right now...its gonna be a new styler:yep:
 
SmilingElephant said:
Idk if i asked this earlier....but has anyone changed anything about their regimen so far this year?

Is it more complex or have you simplified it? Are you still a PJ or have you curbed your PJ'ism?
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I think I told you already and I am not sure if it will fit in with this year but here it goes.

I am back to wash n go's because that is what works for me and my hair is still growing with this style.

I am still using Mixed Chicks line of products which work best for my hair and hairveda whipped ends hydration.

I use oils like , JBCO, Jojoba, Vitika, Argan and I use these on my scalp and hair at night before I tie my hair up at night because I co wash everyday.

So what is different you say. I am no longer plaiting my hair at night. What I found out about that was trying to plait my curls every night was too much manipulation to my ends by pulling them apart and trying to hide them only for the night. I was having to clip my ends too much.

I pull my hair up at night either in pineapple or just take my cap and put it over my head to my neck and pull it back up and tie up at the top of it until the morning or when ever I get up.

Then I co wash with tresemme curl moisturizing with the last wash being mixed chicks deep conditioner and leave that in while I shower.

I then apply mixed chicks leave in and then once it is just about dry I apply Alterna frizz controller and kinda rake and shake and let it dry. by doing the rake and shake once it is mostly dry it allows fullness.

I end up with all-some curls every single day.
 
It seems like I have been in twists forever :pullhair: I wish it was summer and I could wash my hair 3-4 times/week...my scalp needs a thorough cleaning :lol:
 
Shadiyah said:
I think I told you already and I am not sure if it will fit in with this year but here it goes.

I am back to wash n go's because that is what works for me and my hair is still growing with this style.

I am still using Mixed Chicks line of products which work best for my hair and hairveda whipped ends hydration.

I use oils like , JBCO, Jojoba, Vitika, Argan and I use these on my scalp and hair at night before I tie my hair up at night because I co wash everyday.

So what is different you say. I am no longer plaiting my hair at night. What I found out about that was trying to plait my curls every night was too much manipulation to my ends by pulling them apart and trying to hide them only for the night. I was having to clip my ends too much.

I pull my hair up at night either in pineapple or just take my cap and put it over my head to my neck and pull it back up and tie up at the top of it until the morning or when ever I get up.

Then I co wash with tresemme curl moisturizing with the last wash being mixed chicks deep conditioner and leave that in while I shower.

I then apply mixed chicks leave in and then once it is just about dry I apply Alterna frizz controller and kinda rake and shake and let it dry. by doing the rake and shake once it is mostly dry it allows fullness.

I end up with all-some curls every single day.
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Reading your regimen....our hair seriously does seem to behave the same way.:yep: Twists and braids do more harm to my hair than good just like yours, they do a number on my ends!:nono: I'm thinking about trying the Mixed Chicks...but i do like the Mixed Silk line tho and i may just repurchase that. I don't know:spinning: Lol!
 
Ladies, i just cannot get over how bug my hair is getting! This is a pic of my curly bun. The majority of my ends are actuall tucked in which is why i call it a bun even though some ppl refer to it as a puff.

To me my bun and puff are two completely different things....but look at this! I call this my "Angry" bun...but sometimes i tilt it to the side so it's crooked and i call it the "Ice Cream Cone":lol:

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^^This is my i mean business, got an interview, find a job bun:yep:
 
SmilingElephant said:
Ladies, i just cannot get over how bug my hair is getting! This is a pic of my curly bun. The majority of my ends are actuall tucked in which is why i call it a bun even though some ppl refer to it as a puff.

To me my bun and puff are two completely different things....but look at this! I call this my "Angry" bun...but sometimes i tilt it to the side so it's crooked and i call it the "Ice Cream Cone":lol:

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^^This is my i mean business, got an interview, find a job bun:yep:
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That's funny :yep: Angry bun, ice cream cone bun... :lol:
 
I was walking behind and Indian woman today who hair was swinging down around MBL and I figured if you pulled it, it was around WL. I was thinking, yeah I could have hair down there and it would look just as good. Maybe even better because it would be fuller.

Looking forward to some swanging hair. :yep:
 
faithVA said:
:lachen:Girl I'm done with you. That is too funny. Poor dog probably has a complex.
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Lol! My dad cracked up when i first called him that:lachen:....but he really does have bathtub legs! He even stands with his feet pointed out just like the bathtub!:lol: My dog is freakin hilarious...he's a Pomeranian who thinks he's a Greyhound...he loves to run like lightning in the backyard....he also thinks he's a Rottweiler :look: And he KNOWS when he's been bad bc he gets really jumpy...like a person who lies about what they did wrong...its so funny! If you tell him to go to bed...he finds a bed and goes under it and goes to sleep. Too cute!
 
SmilingElephant said:
Reading your regimen....our hair seriously does seem to behave the same way.:yep: Twists and braids do more harm to my hair than good just like yours, they do a number on my ends!:nono: I'm thinking about trying the Mixed Chicks...but i do like the Mixed Silk line tho and i may just repurchase that. I don't know:spinning: Lol!
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they now sell mixed chicks at the local bss now. no more shipping fees oh i was going to say something about how big your hair is getting.
 
SmilingElephant said:
Idk if i asked this earlier....but has anyone changed anything about their regimen so far this year?

Is it more complex or have you simplified it? Are you still a PJ or have you curbed your PJ'ism?
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I've curbed the pj'ism but after going more simple/lazy I have up'ed my game with regular co washing and more dc'ing/pre pooing. I came in here to tell you guys about steaming in oils:lick: Holy bat man, can I tell you about shine and richness of colour! It's only been a few weeks maybe about a month but although my hair had shine before this has taken it to another level! My oil blend includes: avocado,wg, olive, capsules of vitamin e and flax seed:yep: In 2013 I will have Wl and Blinging hair:giggle:
 
I've curbed my PJism. I haven't bought any new hair products in at least 2 months an I don't plan to until at least March! I have wayyyy too many products although not all of them work, I think I have enough knowledge as to how to make them work for me.

But seriously. I have at least 4 shampoos and 5 conditioners, I've gotta do better lol

As for now, I just took my hair out of the braids, hopefully next week or so I'll get my braids put in... I just don't feel like paying for it dang it! I might get a friend to do it for me in that case...
 
:drunk::lachen::yep:My supplies arrived!! I got my steamer and have to assemble it. I am taking these braids out that i had put in on 12/27/2011. I am so looking forward to doing my hair. I had very little shedding with the garlic tablets. I have some alter ego conditioner, my new AOWC, and AOHSR, hemp oil and my Hairitage hydrations line. I am off with a bang in 2012. I think I got about an inch. I am so excited!! Wish me luck!!
 
Sounds like a lot of us have simplified our regimens:yep:

Steaming with oils sounds interesting Nix08...i don't have a steamer tho...so i'd just have to stick to doing it the old fashioned way:grin:

I do like doing HOT with coconut oil every now and then. :lick:

Fun Question:

What types of styles do you think you'll do or want to try once we reach Waist length?

I know i'll be back to my hair stick buns....i'll probably straighten more often than i do now...like once every 6 months or something like that.

I look forward to doing Lazy Wrap, Figure 8 and Cinnabuns:yep:...i could never perfect my Figure 8 bun when relaxed.

Figure 8 Bun

I look forward to wearing my hair down more often tho. And big curly ponytails!:spinning:
 
SmilingElephant said:
Sounds like a lot of us have simplified our regimens:yep:

Steaming with oils sounds interesting Nix08...i don't have a steamer tho...so i'd just have to stick to doing it the old fashioned way:grin:

I do like doing HOT with coconut oil every now and then. :lick:

Fun Question:

What types of styles do you think you'll do or want to try once we reach Waist length?

I know i'll be back to my hair stick buns....i'll probably straighten more often than i do now...like once every 6 months or something like that.

I look forward to doing Lazy Wrap, Figure 8 and Cinnabuns:yep:...i could never perfect my Figure 8 bun when relaxed.

Figure 8 Bun

I look forward to wearing my hair down more often tho. And big curly ponytails!:spinning:
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I just can not wait until my hair is just hanging down my back. I don't know where it will be hanging curly but my next step is to be curly WL.
 
I am so enjoying this second day hair even though I have said that can not stand second day. But I had such good hair yesterday and my curls looked so good today. I sprayed it a little to get the tangles out so I would not have frizz and it worked.
 
Hey ladies! I know it's been a while. My Internet is down right now and I'm actually at the hospital right now bc I pulled my back out earlier this week. I'm using their WiFi:grin: I'm still caring for my hair...it just hurts to walk and sit...basically to move.

Keep up the hard work! Hope all is well!
 
Here is my February update. I had to cut about 1 inch due to SSKs, and even up my hair. I am back at APL but I am happy that my ends are fresh. I am not happy with the thickness of my hair but I will be focusing on it more than length this year. I think I will be WL or really close to it by Dec 2013.

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Hello ladies!!! I am a lurker and I have been visiting this thread for a while now. Really thinking about joining. Since I have broke down And finally posted to a thread, I may be bold enough to join :)
 
SincerelyBeautiful said:
Hello ladies!!! I am a lurker and I have been visiting this thread for a while now. Really thinking about joining. Since I have broke down And finally posted to a thread, I may be bold enough to join :)
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SincerelyBeautiful yes come on and join us. you will have fun in here.

I have mixed my oil for massage this yr. so far I like it. I just henna my hair the Sat and I will be keeping up the growth from the oil by the gray that grows in between henna.
 
Thanks so much for welcoming me with open arms MzSwift and Shadiyah....I appreciate it. I am now officially joining this challenge. I am currently shoulder length with a length goal of Waist length. May go longer but who knows lol. I am relaxed and try to stretch relaxers to at least 8 to 10 weeks. I wash once weekly, DC once weekly, Pre poo once weekly, Protein treatments biweekly, protective styling majority of the time. Also wear satin bonnets or satin scarfs and absolutely No Direct Heat. I may be only three inches from fully claiming APL...especially since one side grows longer than the other. My right side may actually be APL now but I'm not claiming it until all my back reaches it :P


I do have some concerns however....how often do u ladies dust or trim your hair if at all???? TIA
 
SmilingElephant said:
Hey ladies! I know it's been a while. My Internet is down right now and I'm actually at the hospital right now bc I pulled my back out earlier this week. I'm using their WiFi:grin: I'm still caring for my hair...it just hurts to walk and sit...basically to move.

Keep up the hard work! Hope all is well!
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Hope you feel better SmilingElephant. Get plenty of rest, so you can get back on your feet soon. :bighug:
 
SincerelyBeautiful said:
Thanks so much for welcoming me with open arms MzSwift and Shadiyah....I appreciate it. I am now officially joining this challenge. I am currently shoulder length with a length goal of Waist length. May go longer but who knows lol. I am relaxed and try to stretch relaxers to at least 8 to 10 weeks. I wash once weekly, DC once weekly, Pre poo once weekly, Protein treatments biweekly, protective styling majority of the time. Also wear satin bonnets or satin scarfs and absolutely No Direct Heat. I may be only three inches from fully claiming APL...especially since one side grows longer than the other. My right side may actually be APL now but I'm not claiming it until all my back reaches it :P


I do have some concerns however....how often do u ladies dust or trim your hair if at all???? TIA
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SincerelyBeautiful I only trim as needed. I had it on the calendar to do for this month but so far I don't see a need for it. I think since I had figured out the problem I have not had a problem since then.
 
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