Weave It Up Challenge 2010

[Oyekade]

Did anyone use Milky Way or Janet Human hair yaky perm? If so how did you find it?

I have heard very bad review on milky way from BHM, but I have used Janet before, it shed. If u are using it for a short-term installment 2-4wks, u will be good

 

[hairhere]

I have heard very bad review on milky way from BHM, but I have used Janet before, it shed. If u are using it for a short-term installment 2-4wks, u will be good

Interesting...the girl who is doing my hair told me to get these brands and I plan to keep the install in (full head) for at least 2 - 3 months. What brand do you suggest I buy?...I've read through the thread and I see that Remy is pretty popular.

 

[Forever in Bloom]

When is everyone taking out their first install? I will have mine put in Jan 16 and taken out on April 10. I have my hair braided already for the sew in this week, and that was done on Jan 10th, so technically 90 days.

 

[Vintageglam]

When is everyone taking out their first install? I will have mine put in Jan 16 and taken out on April 10. I have my hair braided already for the sew in this week, and that was done on Jan 10th, so technically 90 days.

I installed my weave in December and will be taking it out at the end of the month to DC, take a two week break and re-install in Feb. I am only keeping my weaves in for 6 weeks but had a mishap with some spoiled condish (Affirm 5 in 1) so I think it trashed my install a bit....

 

[Vintageglam]

You know, she said something to me about wispy the layers but I told her we can do it for my next wash. I figured I'd enjoy for a little bit.

BUT! I find that the hair is itchy

LOL

Yep - I read one of the other threads where Glamazon said that the braid hair might cause the itchiness so I always get my hairdresser to wash that first now and I wash the weave hair before installing. Since then far less itchiness.

Also I find my hair gets itchy at the 1 week mark i.e. when its time to wash.

Adding witchhazel and tea tree oil to my home made concoction braid spritz has also helped.

 

[pureebony]

I have my install in but considering if i should leave it in for 2 months or 3, i did it myself and im ok with it but i didn't do the front good enough so i have to flatten my baby hairs every morning.

 

[DiamondDivyne]

I self installed also, but I practice using cheap janet collection hair, the first one the thread started coming loose by the 2nd day and after a wk i took it out. the second installment last longer, about 4wks. then i invested in good remy hair that i bought from china. Practice does make my installment look better. just practice practice practice

Okay, this makes me feel a little better. I had to go back in and tighten up some of my tracks Monday night (I installed Saturday). I'm trying to keep it in for two weeks...but I may not make it past this weekend. I'm going to see what happens after I wash it Friday night. I'm thinking about taking this down, keeping the same braid base, and re-installing new hair. The plan was to keep each install in 4 - 6 weeks.

 

[LovelyRo]

OK... I don't like this Halley's Curl Gentle Wave Hybrid... I think I needed longer hair. It waves up but, it looks kinda crappy. It tangles (not as bad as BSS hair) and it doesn't look the best flat ironed... I'm so not feeling this and I want to take my hair down like NOW!!! I might re-do it this weekend with the Miami Relaxed Hybrid... I like that hair much better!

 

[missdemi]

im in the chair getting mine installed by the lovely shawndadee. her braids aren't too tight so im pleased. i actually kinda sorta started to dose in the chair. I will take pics of my install and let you ladies know whats up.

 

[missdemi]

anybody have any suggestions for the itchies. i have qhemets tea tree and grapeseed oil pomade on the list. Has anybody tried this. I'm also considering vatika frosting from hairveda.

 

[Fab79]

i have taken my pictures but now cannot find the lead for the computer, so will be up all night looking. will put my starting and first weave install pic up, once lead is found

ladies all y'all installs are fiyah

 

[newbiemom]

I am a little annoyed. I bought my hair from hairsiters and had it installed but 2 weeks ago but it already looks bad. I am going to wash and deep conditon it and see if the curls stop clumpiing. I will post a pic tonight. I posted my beginning pic but I don't know how to make them show in the thread. I want to keep this weave in for 6 more weeks so I have to figure out something. I think I am going to try to self install my next weave.

 

[newbiemom]

anybody have any suggestions for the itchies. i have qhemets tea tree and grapeseed oil pomade on the list. Has anybody tried this. I'm also considering vatika frosting from hairveda.

DOo Gro has an anti itch oil. It is around $5.99 and you can normally buy it at Walmart, Target or Shoprite.

 

[butterfly3582]

I took out my sew in after 2 months. I am only going to perm every 6 months so no perm this time. I will get a new install on Saturday.

I have decided to make a wig with my EPRT and have the wig sew on. This will make for easier install and uninstall. I will treat it like a sew in and leave it for 4 -6 weeks. Washing and condishing my hair weekly.

I posted this in another thread but here is my take down and detangle processed.

I just took out my sew in and am 3 months post and detangle was easy (as far as detangling goes)

This is my process.

I divide my dry hair into 4 sections
I apply EVOO to my roots using an applicator bottle.
I apply ORS to all my hair
I than go back and rub evoo on the length of my hair
I put a shower cap on and sit under the dryer for 15 minutes.
My hair is really soft now and easy to detangle. I use a cricket silk comb (it is seamless).
I detangle and wash my hair in the shower. I am careful not to scrunch my hair
Do a mild protein treatment.
I add DC and sit under dryer (sometimes with the homemade steam treatment) for at least 30 minutes.

Works wonders for me.

 

[butterfly3582]

anybody have any suggestions for the itchies. i have qhemets tea tree and grapeseed oil pomade on the list. Has anybody tried this. I'm also considering vatika frosting from hairveda.

I mixed tea trea oil and witch hazel in an applicator bottle and applied to my scalp.

 

[DiamondDivyne]

I took out my sew in after 2 months. I am only going to perm every 6 months so no perm this time. I will get a new install on Saturday.

I have decided to make a wig with my EPRT and have the wig sew on. This will make for easier install and uninstall. I will treat it like a sew in and leave it for 4 -6 weeks. Washing and condishing my hair weekly.

I posted this in another thread but here is my take down and detangle processed.

I just took out my sew in and am 3 months post and detangle was easy (as far as detangling goes)

This is my process.

I divide my dry hair into 4 sections
I apply EVOO to my roots using an applicator bottle.
I apply ORS to all my hair
I than go back and rub evoo on the length of my hair
I put a shower cap on and sit under the dryer for 15 minutes.
My hair is really soft now and easy to detangle. I use a cricket silk comb (it is seamless).
I detangle and wash my hair in the shower. I am careful not to scrunch my hair
Do a mild protein treatment.
I add DC and sit under dryer (sometimes with the homemade steam treatment) for at least 30 minutes.

Works wonders for me.

Hey Butterfly, this is what I'm thinking of doing. What will you use as a base for the hair? Will you be sewing/gluing wefts onto a stocking cap? Sewing/gluing wefts onto a net? I'm considering options on the best way to do this. Mainly to cut down on install/uninstall since I will be self installing.

Thanks in advance.

 

[camilla]

Hey Butterfly, this is what I'm thinking of doing. What will you use as a base for the hair? Will you be sewing/gluing wefts onto a stocking cap? Sewing/gluing wefts onto a net? I'm considering options on the best way to do this. Mainly to cut down on install/uninstall since I will be self installing.

Thanks in advance.

I am doinh the same this weekend with cheapie hair (my indian hair should arrive next) but i will rock this till its dead...LOL i will be sewing clips in mine though so i can use my growth aides better

check out this link i will do this method

http://www.youtube.com/user/XXTheIslandBeautyXX#p/u/10/aT2Rh2_uwSk

or hers


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W7hiIejvp6Y

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sF4J6D3iSjA

 

[camilla]

heres another great one

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-Lb06REGkw&feature=related

 

[Vintageglam]

Hey ladies need some advice...

I am thinking of ordering some hair from www.realhairexclusive.com for my next install in Feb. They are based in Holland and I am based in UK/ France so I am hoping the shipping will be easier/ faster and no customs declarations etc.

I have fine 4a/4b hair and wanted to mix together two textures of hair they sell as follows:

As such I wanted to put this hair at the front and this hair at the back...

What do you ladies think??? Do you think I will get away with it and that it will work/ blend together or are the textures just too dissimilar....???

BTW my rationale for doing this is to be able to blend my own natural 4a/4b transitioning hair at the front with the weave with minim heat usage.

TIA Ladies x

ETA: I got my inspiration from this thread by Ediese:

http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=369992

 

[missnurselady]

Interesting...the girl who is doing my hair told me to get these brands and I plan to keep the install in (full head) for at least 2 - 3 months. What brand do you suggest I buy?...I've read through the thread and I see that Remy is pretty popular.

Ive used Janet Collection before and it was pretty decent for BSS hair. My only problem was that it was kinda thick, and heavy. My hair was about 16in so it didnt hold a curl well but looked great straight. It does shed so you have to seal(really well)the weft with Dritz or Fray Block.

 

[Caychica]

Hey ladies need some advice...

I am thinking of ordering some hair from www.realhairexclusive.com for my next install in Feb. They are based in Holland and I am based in UK/ France so I am hoping the shipping will be easier/ faster and no customs declarations etc.

I have fine 4a/4b hair and wanted to mix together two textures of hair they sell as follows:

As such I wanted to put this hair at the front and this hair at the back...

What do you ladies think??? Do you think I will get away with it and that it will work/ blend together or are the textures just too dissimilar....???

BTW my rationale for doing this is to be able to blend my own natural 4a/4b transitioning hair at the front with the weave with minim heat usage.

TIA Ladies x

ETA: I got my inspiration from this thread by Ediese:

http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=369992

*gasp* that hair is lovely!!!

As long as u leave the texture closest to ur hair on top, I think it will blend just fine

I'm transitioning as well, i mixed bohbraz and saga wet & wavy (much different textures) and this was my end result. I put the bohbraz on top cause it was closest to my hair.

http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=413998&highlight=

 

[butterfly3582]

Diamond


I am taking a wig base (I took hair off an old wig) and twicking it for my needs. I found this one after I started and I may use it next time. Its picture number 3

http://www.hisandher.com/Cutaway_Base___Wig_Base-list.aspx


I plan to sew it own and I am using a lace closure because I dont want any of my real hair out.

Cami gave some great you tube sites. I also want to suggest this one.

She has several parts. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zfbWF-BhcQs

Here are some exampes of people who made wigs on BHM.

http://forum.blackhairmedia.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=235187&KW=wig&PN=4

http://public.fotki.com/dejee/frontal-and-closure-wigs/

 

[Vintageglam]

*gasp* that hair is lovely!!!

As long as u leave the texture closest to ur hair on top, I think it will blend just fine

I'm transitioning as well, i mixed bohbraz and saga wet & wavy (much different textures) and this was my end result. I put the bohbraz on top cause it was closest to my hair.

http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=413998&highlight=

Caychica that Bohbraz is sooooo purdy .... hmmm I may look into it ....

Do you know if it would suit 4a/b hair?

I think I may need to maybe put some really kinky hair at the front if I used the Bohbraz also how did you find the hair? I've heard it sheds and tangles some....???

 

[RoseGolden]

Here's a pic of the install I just took out a few days ago.

I detangled, washed, henna'd and DC'd. I am re-installing today. I'm not really looking forward to it

 

[jwhitley6]

I've had my sew-in for 1 week today....and I hate it! It's already tangled and I miss my hair. I can probably do this for two more weeks but beyond that...I don't know. I'm so discouraged.

 

[UGQueen]

why arent we allowed to join anymore ?

 

[RoseGolden]

I've had my sew-in for 1 week today....and I hate it! It's already tangled and I miss my hair. I can probably do this for two more weeks but beyond that...I don't know. I'm so discouraged.

Aww, don't give up! Weaves are amazing as a protective style, you retain so much length. Maybe get some better quality hair so it doesn't tangle. You just have to be patient. I miss my hair too but, its all worth it when I take down my install and see how much my hair has grown.

 

[bella♥tia♥marie]

so... i got my sew in today... i may have to withdraw myself from this challenge.

this mess is the mess of all HOT MESSES... i cant quantify my level of pissivity right now.

i'm too embarassed to even post pictures... i wanted a full head sew in... it's lopsided... the tracks are showing... it's just a big mess... i couldve done this myself and saved my money.

you know how you can be so mad that you just want to go to sleep...?

goodnight.

 

[SUPER SWEET]

Ughhhhhhhhh I'm dreading this take down... I want to pay someone to take it off but I'm scared to lose hair.

 

[camilla]

Diamond


I am taking a wig base (I took hair off an old wig) and twicking it for my needs. I found this one after I started and I may use it next time. Its picture number 3

http://www.hisandher.com/Cutaway_Base___Wig_Base-list.aspx


I plan to sew it own and I am using a lace closure because I dont want any of my real hair out.

Cami gave some great you tube sites. I also want to suggest this one.

She has several parts. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zfbWF-BhcQs

Here are some exampes of people who made wigs on BHM.

http://forum.blackhairmedia.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=235187&KW=wig&PN=4

http://public.fotki.com/dejee/frontal-and-closure-wigs/

thank you Im a subbie i forgot about her and i saw the one on bhm too I wanted an much info as possible so i went GOOGLE crazyI will post picks after im done this weekend