Waist Length Challenge 2015

Froreal3 said:
keranikki are you big chopping? If so, make sure we get pictures! :)
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Not quite. The stylist cut layers into my hair, which took care of most of the damage. I still have more to cut off in the front. I should just big chop though and wear my wigs while I'm in VA for training. If I do, I will post pics.
 
My scalp itches already

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I hate that where I get my hair braided they use Jam at the roots for hold. I'm going to simply oil my scalp for some relief and wash.next week.

I wanted to wait at least 2-3 weeks before washing, but that just might not happen... I DO need to moisturize though so I'll spray with APB when I get home.
 
I am a little bummed today. Did a length check and it appears that I am the same length now as I was in January :(

I don't have a lot of splits, in fact they are minimal so its breakage...SMH...it looked like i was making progress in February but not now.

The culprit has to be all the different styling experiments I was doing..curlformer sets, wash n go's, air drying techniques (sigh)

This really sucks. I was hoping to eliminate the blow drying to cut wash day time...but whatever I guess I'm going back to it and will limit my experimentation to once a month or less. Will also be more deliberate with rotating my protein treatments.

Whine over... Don't want to look at my hair again until June
 
My crochet installer cancelled my apt. with her for Sunday! :( I guess my protective style will have to be delayed.

ETA my home girl is going to experiment installing. I'll post pics after.
 
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I lost my hair sample for Komaza in my stash. :nono:

I put it there and couldn't find it later. Hope I don't have to collect again. It was an annoying process since they want clean hair with no conditioner.

Anyway I want to get crochet braids for the next few months.

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Froreal3 said:
I lost my hair sample for Komaza in my stash. :nono:

I put it there and couldn't find it later. Hope I don't have to collect again. It was an annoying process since they want clean hair with no conditioner.

Anyway I want to get crochet braids for the next few months.

Sent from my Snow White Frost Galaxy S4 using LHCF
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I remember them saying that, but I don't think its a cold-fast rule. My hair is NEVER in a state of being w/o conditioner on it (I wash scalp w/pre-pooed DC hair). I just sent in my sample of freshly washed and conditioned hair (as is)-- every time I've done a Komaza analysis...I think 2-3 times.
 
virtuenow said:
I remember them saying that, but I don't think its a cold-fast rule. My hair is NEVER in a state of being w/o conditioner on it (I wash scalp w/pre-pooed DC hair). I just sent in my sample of freshly washed and conditioned hair (as is)-- every time I've done a Komaza analysis...I think 2-3 times.
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virtuenow thanks for this. I never detangle my hair with shampoo but given that it was stated they want clean hair that's what I did. Today was wash day so I made sure to collect as much hair as possible for the Komaza Analysis. I'm a little nervous about it but I will be sending it either tomorrow or Tuesday.
 
virtuenow said:
I remember them saying that, but I don't think its a cold-fast rule. My hair is NEVER in a state of being w/o conditioner on it (I wash scalp w/pre-pooed DC hair). I just sent in my sample of freshly washed and conditioned hair (as is)-- every time I've done a Komaza analysis...I think 2-3 times.
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Thanks, sis. I found my sample and I will send it out tomorrow. I'm really interested in what they have to say. I'm prepared to cut a lot of hair off to fix any problems.

flyygirlll2 said:
@virtuenow thanks for this. I never detangle my hair with shampoo but given that it was stated they want clean hair that's what I did. Today was wash day so I made sure to collect as much hair as possible for the Komaza Analysis. I'm a little nervous about it but I will be sending it either tomorrow or Tuesday.
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I did the same thing flyygirlll2 :lol: We'll be on the same timeline. We definitely need to report our results back here.
 
Chillin in these twists.

Kinda bored and its only been 2 weeks. Figuring out ways to style them. I'm trying to keep them in until after I get.back from my trip to Costa Rica at the end of the month. That will make it about 6 weeks.

Also I need to make sure I don't get lazy and keep moisturizing my hair. I also will keep oiling my scalp.

I plan to wash this weekend.
 
Froreal3 said:
QOTW: What did you do while the forum was down? Are you happy with the new look?
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No worries @Froreal3 ☺️

To feed the hair info thirst I was on Pinterest, YouTube, and BHM. I bought less...as in nada, which is good! I know next time to stay off this forum when I'm trying to tame the PJ.

Forum upgrade: Overall I like it. There are obviously some features that aren't working correctly but I think they took the risk of going live with those issues just so that we'd be able to use the forum. It's a small company, with few resources, I get it and prefer it over fee hikes. I have no complaints and look forward to all the functionality being available.
 
Froreal3 said:
Welcome back to the forum ladies! I've been so busy, which is why the QOTW has been MIA. Sorry! :(

QOTW: What did you do while the forum was down? Are you happy with the new look?
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It'll take a while for me to get used to the new look...

While the forum was down I visited a few other forums and it made me miss this one so much. There's no place like home!
 
Froreal3 said:
Wow @ezina vegan huh? I'm vegetarian. Good for you! What was the reason?
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@Froreal3 Yup! I was a vegetarian for roughly 6-8 years and then stopped for about 4 years. Last week my boyfriend (a huge meat eater, by the way, but very health-conscious) and I watched a handful of documentaries related to the topic. It really turned our stomachs (both the health aspect and cruelty aspect) so we decided to try a whole foods plant-based diet for at least 2 months. Hopefully, it becomes a permanent lifestyle for us. :)
 
I kinda wish there was still an app for this site. It was easier for me to sign on now I almost forgot about coming here even though I have it bookmarked.

Anyway, still in twists. Tomorrow makes it 4 weeks. I'm definitely taking them out the weekend after I get back from Costa Rica though. They're getting really loose in the back and I don't feel like redoing them unfortunately. But I cn last 2 more weeks. They still look nice and aren't frizzy.

I'm also reply proud of myself because with my mom becoming a loose natural, I've used up a lot of stuff!

This summer I hope to do a lot of wash and go's so I can use up Conditioners and stylers.
 
I have been focused on my health and fitness lately. Weigh ins have replaced length checks...cardio has replaced inversions... my high protein diet will benefit both hair and body.

I'm getting a blowout in 2 weeks and I want it to last at least 2 weeks. I am still washing my hair and doing a dc twice a week.
 
My crochet is still hanging in there since 3/28! Haven't washed or put anything on my hair since. My goal is to remove at the end May but dang, My scalp is itchy and this hair stinks! I want to expiriment with WNGs this summer and a perm rod rollerset.
 
Been maintaining weekly wash and dc. I'm experiencing postpartum shedding, so I make sure to stay consistent following my routine.
I showed hubby my hair that's been coming out. He said its dead hair, my hair is still long and thick and not to worry just keep growing it long.
Coming from someone that said my hair can't grow to waist length smh.
 
1) Taking these braids out AS SOON a I get home from vacation.

2) I took down a few in the back and I'm surprised! I haven't felt like I've been making length progress in a while and I did a pull test and my hair feels like it's roughly 2 inches from WL. If I'm on my ish, I might actually make it this year: FINALLY! We shall see what my stylist says about my ends when I see her, but if I'm good I'll make it!
 
Hi ladies. Been going through some family challenges, so I haven't been as active. I'm doing better now, so I'm back on. :) I recently got a hair analysis from Komaza. It was very informative. I need to work on my protein intake internally as well as externally. I'm trying to restore my hair to health within this next year, so won't be focusing much on length. Trimming one inch this weekend and will dust 1/4" every 10 weeks. I will still host the challenge though. :yep:

QOTW: Have you ever considered a Hair Analysis? Why or why not?
 
Froreal3 said:
Hi ladies. Been going through some family challenges, so I haven't been as active. I'm doing better now, so I'm back on. :) I recently got a hair analysis from Komaza. It was very informative. I need to work on my protein intake internally as well as externally. I'm trying to restore my hair to health within this next year, so won't be focusing much on length. Trimming one inch this weekend and will dust 1/4" every 10 weeks. I will still host the challenge though. :yep:

QOTW: Have you ever considered a Hair Analysis? Why or why not?
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Hope all is well! I've been interested in the analysis, but probably wouldn't do it because I'm cheap.

I also may be over shooting. I have to really see where my hair is when I get it done, but right now it actually might be 3-4 inches still... I dunno, maybe I'm just hairnorexic... It just feels different than it used to And not as thick, still super dense, but not as thick.

I also need a serious trim, I kinda want to straighten myself, I dunno... I'm a mess lol.
 
Froreal3 said:
Hi ladies. Been going through some family challenges, so I haven't been as active. I'm doing better now, so I'm back on. :) I recently got a hair analysis from Komaza. It was very informative. I need to work on my protein intake internally as well as externally. I'm trying to restore my hair to health within this next year, so won't be focusing much on length. Trimming one inch this weekend and will dust 1/4" every 10 weeks. I will still host the challenge though. :yep:

QOTW: Have you ever considered a Hair Analysis? Why or why not?
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I'd really like to do it, but I always forget when I take my hair down.
 
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