Waist Length Challenge 2015

MBL is my ultimate goal. I want to grow to WL just to see if I can make it, but I think that will be too much hair for me. I'm very petite and I'm scared of my hair overwhelming me.
 
Did my first wash n go today since chopping off my relaxed ends in June...it turned out, well..:nono: Talk about mushroom head :lachen: I look like one those walking mushrooms on the Mario Brothers video game :lol: Even though I won't wear this style often I'm going to practice so it looks more presentable.

Used Tia Kirby's method plus gel. For conditioner I used Oyin Hair Dew so my hair is soft but even with the gel it's not as defined as I'd like. I think I need to use a heavier oil instead of EVCO and just gel...dunno, will try again Friday using Naptural85's technique.
 
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Now I'm thinking it's the combo of EVCO and Oyin Hair Dew that messed up this wash n go. I didn't use that much EVCO but my hair feels oily....

I need to go check out the Winter Wash n Go thread
 
caliscurls said:
Now I'm thinking it's the combo of EVCO and Oyin Hair Dew that messed up this wash n go. I didn't use that much EVCO but my hair feels oily.... I need to go check out the Winter Wash n Go thread
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It took me over a year to get a decent wash n go. Hang in there.
 
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havilland Was it the technique, products, or just training your hair that eventually made it turn out well? What was the key for you?
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Deep conditioning, co washing daily and getting my hair's moisture balance. It seems after diligent deep conditioning once or twice weekly and daily co washing for many many months, my hair just changed and became more manageable. My hair doesn't need daily co washing anymore but I spritz it with water when I get home from work.

Also, playing with products and techniques until down thing finally worked. The Dickey method of applying products to soaking dripping wet hair works best for me. This method really locks in the curl patten and shine. I apply my products in the shower while my hair is literally soaked in water.
 
havilland said:
Deep conditioning, co washing daily and getting my hair's moisture balance. It seems after diligent deep conditioning once or twice weekly and daily co washing for many many months, my hair just changed and became more manageable. My hair doesn't need daily co washing anymore but I spritz it with water when I get home from work. Also, playing with products and techniques until down thing finally worked. The Dickey method of applying products to soaking dripping wet hair works best for me. This method really locks in the curl patten and shine. I apply my products in the shower while my hair is literally soaked in water.
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Trying this for the next week! Thanks!
 
havilland said:
Deep conditioning, co washing daily and getting my hair's moisture balance. It seems after diligent deep conditioning once or twice weekly and daily co washing for many many months, my hair just changed and became more manageable. My hair doesn't need daily co washing anymore but I spritz it with water when I get home from work. Also, playing with products and techniques until down thing finally worked. The Dickey method of applying products to soaking dripping wet hair works best for me. This method really locks in the curl patten and shine. I apply my products in the shower while my hair is literally soaked in water.
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Sounds a lot like my regimen too. Once your hair is moisturized, manageability vastly improves.
 
Tried another wash n go this morning. Deep conditioned for 15 min, mud wash for about 5, oil rinse with my personal concoction instead of EVCO, leave-in and gel in layers - everything but the DC in the shower. I used waaaay too much product, :look: but let the water rinse a bit away at the end. It already looks much better than Wednesday's attempt. We'll see how it dries....I need to go get a diffuser attachment later so I can speed up the drying process next time.


Holding out hope for a good hair day!
 
Pic of my still wet wash n go...tagging EnExitStageLeft because said I would tag you when I finally did it. here it is :) took 9 months, lol, but that's okay
 

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The picture on the left is 54 weeks ago. I sometimes feel like a narcissist by taking photos every morning of each day's hairstyle, but seeing this makes it worth it. I haven't straightened my hair in a minute so I don't know exactly how long it is straight, but I am past SL.
 

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Hi ladies. School and work have been kicking my arse. But that's ok. It will all be worth it in the end. :yep:

I haven't been focused on my hair or length or anything. Therefore, I haven't used my growth aids as consistently as I used to. Right now I'm using MN and sulfur maybe twice to three times a week rather than daily. IDK, maybe daily is overkill anyway. I'm not as motivated since I haven't noticed much growth/retention in a while. I've been wearing wigs for almost four months, but I need a good growth spurt to get me back in the groove. :ohwell:

caliscurls your hair looks great in that wash in go!
 
krissyhair said:
No! Don't cut it! I had the "shelf" and got it cut off. But the part in the back still hangs. It's the shape of the head! You'll see when you cut it how short in inches that part is compared to the rest of the hair. When I had the "shelf" it was really all the same length.
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I've been struggling with my shelf in the back and was considering a deva cut. Thanks krissyhair, I looked at my sons head and realized that my head is just shaped that way
 
I have been wearing my hair loose recently. And I feel like it's growing, but I've got to take a little bit more care of my kitchen. Thebback of my hair is so dry and prone to tangling. So I have to take better care...

I've been wanting to get braids too.
 
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So close, yet so far....T_T...
 
EnExitStageLeft said:
CaliCurls YASSSSSS MAMA! Its so defined. What products did you use? Did you use the rake and smooth method or did you use a brush?
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I used the smoothing method in layers and sections with Kinky Curly Knot Today and the Kinky Curly Curling Cream. Before applying KCKT I did an oil rinse with a mixture of jojoba oil, castor oil, olive oil, and argon oil. It dried shiny and defined with no frizz. Hopefully it lasts until Tuesday or Wednesday.
 
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Froreal3 said:
IDK, maybe daily is overkill anyway. I'm not as motivated since I haven't noticed much growth/retention in a while. I've been wearing wigs for almost four months, but I need a good growth spurt to get me back in the groove. :ohwell:
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Who knows you might just see a growth spurt now because you're not focused on it. That happens quite a bit. Hang in there!
 
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[USER=445277]Goldn[/USER];21204445 said:
I've been struggling with my shelf in the back and was considering a deva cut. Thanks krissyhair, I looked at my sons head and realized that my head is just shaped that way
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I love to see the adorable little black boys with the extra "chunk" of noggin in the back until they grow into their little heads. Adds to the cuteness.
 
No hateration just a lot of compliments especially from other black women. As a woman who had NEVER worn my own hair (permed or natural) for more than a day or to before putting in a weave or braids, I never realized how great it felt to get complimented on my own hair rather than some Chinese or Indian woman's hair that happens to be attached to my head.
 
I get lots of complements as well. I get the occasional ( is that her hair stare) look from strangers.
One friend gave my hair a double run threw with her fingers and was so surprised that my hair is real. I know she was hating from the tough tug thinking she was gonna pull out a weave. The nerve of ppl, but the smile on my face:grin:
 
No one can really tell the length of my hair since it is natural. I just get the stare. I got more compliments when my hair was shorter from black women. More stares and eye contact from men now that it is longer and out of the awkward stage. I guess most men really do like long hair better? My husband doesn't care and I love it.
 
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