Weave It Up Challenge 2010

[Vintageglam]

i finally got my hair sew in yesterday, tried to add pics last night but i kept clicking 'manage attachments' link and it would not work....any suggestions?

Link to your Fotki if you have one?

 

[carolb21]

Ladies,
Can I still join this challenge? I just had Reniece do my second install and I would love to sign up for six months. She is absolutely remarkable the way she installs and finishes a weave. My girlfriend who I had not seen in a while thought my hair had grown out.......

Just let me know and I will post pics and my routine. If not I will lurk in this thread and learn.......

Thanks again.

 

[pureebony]

Ladies,
Can I still join this challenge? I just had Reniece do my second install and I would love to sign up for six months. She is absolutely remarkable the way she installs and finishes a weave. My girlfriend who I had not seen in a while thought my hair had grown out.......

Just let me know and I will post pics and my routine. If not I will lurk in this thread and learn.......

Thanks again.

What is her braid pattern, like how does she do it?

Im totally in aww of her work but have to do my own weaves.

 

[polished07]

No updates ladies, Im getting my hair done saturday but will be back weaved up in 4 wks, still looking for a vendor, I loves Halley's, Im thinking 18 and 20 inches of gentle wave relaxed hybrid, or Wagmans wavy or Indianhair.net wavy in the same length, I have an ok stash of laniks wavy and old Halleys Indian wavy in 16in to add some fullness, I want really nice layers, Im getting it done for dallas next month and cant wait, any suggestions ladies??? I heard indianhair.net is hit or miss but a couple of chics hair I saw are gorgeous and Im used to taking care of indian hair, I just dont want to walk around looking an HAM lol !

 

[camilla]

**UPDATE WEAVE***
Weave self installed dec 27th outre indian hair ib loose wave whole perim left out with horsehoe

startin pic
and different styles i will post more pics when i wash to show the wave pattern of the hair

update just co washed will post curly pics later at work right now

 

[yaya24]

I will be cowasing/ ACV my weave this weekend. Nothing much to report. I am still using my applicator bottle to apply moisture to my braided hair.

So far sooo good. I am sure I will be able to keep these in until March 19

 

[amerAKAn_dream]

Shampooed and DC'ed last night. Will be re-installing this hair (vigin Indian) next week.

 

[LovelyRo]

wow! i forgot about this challenge!

okay i still have the same install. i'm really bored with it but i will keep it till the end of this month

this afternoon i washed my hair, conditioned for like ten minutes in the shower w/ White Rain Lavender Vanilla...omg! LUV it! then i sprayed that aphogee keratin stuff all over my leave-out hair, along with this Dr. Miracle braid spray all over my braids. then i applied a little mixture of the lavender vanilla and carrot oil all over my wet weave hair.

here's a pic of my self-install, pic taken last week

Hey, what kind of hair is that? It looks so natural!

 

[DiamondDivyne]

What is her braid pattern, like how does she do it?

Im totally in aww of her work but have to do my own weaves.

I would love to know this as well, since I will be doing my own install.

 

[beauti]

All4Tris...thnx girl! i get it from a local bss. Its Called Isis Savvy collection and the wrapping is red. Very good hair but it sheds SO bad! But its really good hair, matches very well, blends perfectly! I have horse-shoe out,edges out, and nape out. I've been wearing my hair in a high messy bun this whole week. HTH!

 

[loulou82]

Challenge Update 01.07.10:


We have all our challengers! No more will be accepted. Thank you ladies for updating and posting your info. ​

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Here's the info for the OP:

Weave It Up Challenge 2010
(January 15 2010- June 15 2010 for 6 month participants)
(January 15 2010- January 15 2011 for 12 month participants)


Weaving your hair is one of the ultimate protective styles for retaining hair length. I’m starting this challenge for those ladies who want to braid it up, then weave it, and leave it alone. The benefit of the challenge is to allow your hair to rest while avoiding heat, over-manipulation and overall damage. By leaving your hair alone it has nothing to do but RETAIN LENGTH!​

The Rules:​

1. Install your weave (it can be full or partial/ curly, kinky, or straight)

2. Shampoo hair at least once a month

Instructions on how to shampoo hair while in a weave.

Take an applicator bottle and dilute your shampoo with water. Lift each track and squirt the shampoo under the weave. It will create an almost instant lather, then GENTLY massage your scalp in between the track to loosen dirt, debris, and build up. Rinse.)

3. Moisturize your braided hair at least 2-3x a week

Instructions on how to moisturize hair.

Lightly mist your favorite watery moisturizer or leave in and apply to braided hair or;
Create your own moisturizer by diluting a light conditioner and spritzing your braided hair or;
Use an applicator bottle filled with your preferred moisturizer and apply to braided hair.

Product suggestions include African Royale Braid Spray, Infusium 23, Aphogee Pro-Vitamin Leave In Conditioner, or a mix of part water/conditioner (VO5 or Suave)/ aloe vera juice/ and/or oil.

4. Keep trimming to a bare minimum. You can dust your ends for knots and splits before each installation.

5. Leave your weave in for an appropriate amount of time. Up to three months is ideal. Trying to push the install beyond four months increases the likelihood of matting and tangles.

6. Shampoo and Deep Condition your hair after each removal and before each installation.

7. Re-install weave within 1-3 weeks upon removal.

8. Check in regularly, motivate, discuss, and post pictures of your beautiful hair and installs.


Helpful Links (Updated 12.30.09):

Ediese's Do's and Don't of Weave Care

Reniece the Weavologist's FAQs

How to Maintain Weave for Several Months

Nichi's Successful Install

Amaka127's Weave Regimen

Basic Weave Care

Weave Care FAQs

How to Care for a Weave

Sealing Weft Tutorial

Battling the Itchies

Tips for Taking Down Sew In

Pictures of Sew Ins

Weave Challenge 2008

Weave Challenge 2007

Weave Challenge 2006

THIS IS A 6 or 12 MONTH CHALLENGE. Please have your weave installed by January 15, 2010. Only two pictures are required: a starting picture of your own hair and an ending picture. I will keep track and ladies who fail to post either picture will be ! Where's the fun if we cannot see the results? Although only two pictures are required I highly encourage everyone to post pictures of their installs, new growth, hair porn, progress, etc. in order the keep the thread interesting and informative.

I will start a thread in June (for 6 month participants) and December (for 12 month participants) for "before and after" progress pictures and add the link to the original thread. I realize that everyone will be on different schedules as far as their installations go so starting the thread a month before the end of each session will give everyone time to get their progress pictures in.
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Paste the following info if you’re up for the challenge

Are you weaving it up for 6 or 12 months?


Regimen:


Products you are using for your own hair and for your weave:


End of challenge goal:


Post a starting length picture:

 

[scarcity21]

here is the link to my before and installation pics...im back at NL apparently my ends were horrible, the stylist cut 3-4 inches of damaged ends...never again
I inserted the link to my (abandoned fotki) since for some reason the "manage attachments " button is still not working

http://public.fotki.com/scarcity21-2/5th-yr-natural/

 

[sokoron]

These are before flatironing. FYI I know these pics are blurry, I wish I could clear them up so you could see how natural this texture loks! I used Extensions plus relaxed texture. It even moves in the wind like real hair. It was so expensive, but when I overheard some ladies whispering about how they wish there hair would grow like mine, it was ALL worth it.... I'm definatley claimin this hair I paid enough for it. I will post clearer pictures later

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This is after flatironing

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[sokoron]

more pics that wouldnt fit in first post

Before flatiron

after flatiron

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[TheCoilWhisperer]

Thanks for posting cause I'm been strongly thinking about investing in EP hair for my next install. I think I'll will.

These are before flatironing. FYI I know these pics are blurry, I wish I could clear them up so you could see how natural this texture loks! I used Extensions plus relaxed texture. It even moves in the wind like real hair. It was so expensive, but when I overheard some ladies whispering about how they wish there hair would grow like mine, it was ALL worth it.... I'm definatley claimin this hair I paid enough for it. I will post clearer pictures later

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This is after flatironing

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[amerAKAn_dream]

That's some pretty hair!

 

[Diam0ndiva]

im such a slacker.. i have had my weave in sense 1/1/10 and still no pics..lol.. welp let me get them posted

 

[apemay1969]

I'm going to have to bow out. After all this research and money spent, I realized that I just do not like hair in my head that I can't take out every night. Or at least after a few days. I'm going to protective style with wigs, short term weaves, covered buns and phony ponies until summer time.

I will be watchin' ya, though.

 

[Forever in Bloom]

I ordered my Creole Curly hair this morning (they're $15 off), hopefully it'll be here by the 15th for my stylist to install

She'll be braiding my hair at Gould's Salon this coming Sunday, so my head doesn't have to endure so much in one day.

I could never loc because my hair doesn't seem to want to, which is a good thing. I'll probably keep this sucker in for 3 months We'll see...

 

[DiamondDivyne]

here is the link to my before and installation pics...im back at NL apparently my ends were horrible, the stylist cut 3-4 inches of damaged ends...never again
I inserted the link to my (abandoned fotki) since for some reason the "manage attachments " button is still not working

http://public.fotki.com/scarcity21-2/5th-yr-natural/

Wow, I looked at your photos. What hair did you use? Nice job!

 

[scarcity21]

Wow, I looked at your photos. What hair did you use? Nice job!

Thanks! Its the bobraz straight out the pack...I intend to wear it straight for a couple days...ill update my fotki with pics once I wet it

 

[DiamondDivyne]

Scarcity, I can't wait to see that hair straightened. I'm doing self-installs and planned on using that hair for my next install (I'm transitioning)

 

[scarcity21]

Scarcity, I can't wait to see that hair straightened. I'm doing self-installs and planned on using that hair for my next install (I'm transitioning)

Do u mean curly?

 

[Demi27]

Thanks! Its the bobraz straight out the pack...I intend to wear it straight for a couple days...ill update my fotki with pics once I wet it

I am thinking about using that hair in the future. A lot of the ladies on BHM love it because of the texture.

 

[Num1chocolate]

On this Weave it up journey, my hair itches sooooo bad that I am waking up in my sleep to scratch my head. Anybody else having this head itch problem?

Does it mean my hair is growing?

I am taking 3000 mcg of Biotin and Centrum daily.
Also, using Wild Growth oil with the other products as stated when joining this challenge.

 

[Caychica]

Washed & airdried yesterday then flat iron the left out hair.

 

[Demi27]

On this Weave it up journey, my hair itches sooooo bad that I am waking up in my sleep to scratch my head. Anybody else having this head itch problem?

Does it mean my hair is growing?

I am taking 3000 mcg of Biotin and Centrum daily.
Also, using Wild Growth oil with the other products as stated when joining this challenge.

For me, I've noticed that my hair itches anytime I cornrow it (weave or no weave). Also, if the thread is touching my scalp, it will cause my head to itch horribly!

Since I've installed my weave using a net, I have very little itching at all.

 

[newbiemom]

I have a problem, I want to stay in this challenge but my dh hates my hair. He hates weaves and idk if I can have him giving me the "wtf" face for 12 months.

 

[scarcity21]

I am thinking about using that hair in the future. A lot of the ladies on BHM love it because of the texture.

This is my 1st time using it and I love the texture too, a lot of people have been complimenting...lol

 

[scarcity21]

I have a problem, I want to stay in this challenge but my dh hates my hair. He hates weaves and idk if I can have him giving me the "wtf" face for 12 months.

Well, can u hang for atleast 6 months? He might turn around once he sees the hair u retained after 6 months