Weave It Up Challenge 2010

[mEmYSELFaNDj]

I've been soo lazy with my hair, nearly been in my install for 8wks. I have been cowashing and DC'ing every 3-4 days. And thats pretty much it. Im trying to keep this install for 12wks but IDK if I can make it. I have a lot of growth right now and Im inching to do a length check. But I know what is going to happen, I am going to take down my install, do the length check, then realize "now I have to deal with my own hair or put another install in" (both of which Im too tired to deal with) So I will regret taking it down early. So this is my motivation to keep it til I hit 12wks, plus my hair will have been hidden for a whole month more so thats means more growth.

 

[Vintageglam]

What is HCMRH ?

 

[DiamondDivyne]

What is HCMRH ?

Hmmmm...good question. Maybe Halley's Curls Miami Relaxed Hybrid...that's the only thing I could think of.

 

[Vintageglam]

Hi Ladies, I Can't decide what hair to use for my next sew in for February. I am thinking to use my Remi Goddess again (as its still in quite good condition). I was thinking to just buy 1x new pack of Remi Goddess and use the fresher/ newer hair at the front and use the older hair at the back esp as it has already been cut. I am also thinking to do a full head weave next time with no closure in order to give my leave out area a well earned rest from the weekly flat-ironing/ straightening I have been subjecting it to for the last 3 months. My current hairdresser has told me that she prefers not to use closures as she feels they are less realistic. Here is an exampleS of her work;

http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/ind...ture&friendID=279679096&albumId=260191&page=1

http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/ind...ture&friendID=279679096&albumId=260191&page=2

http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/ind...ture&friendID=279679096&albumId=260191&page=3


Also I am thinking that kinky curly hair right now might not be the most practical in winter especially if I keep needing to wet it etc !!!

Also ladies what do you think of this Kinky Curly hair? Its a 3C texture apparently....

 

[LovelyRo]

Halleys Curl Miami Ripple Hybrid is HCMRH... that's just too much to type...LOL!!!

 

[jlh48047]

Hi Ladies, I Can't decide what hair to use for my next sew in for February. I am thinking to use my Remi Goddess again (as its still in quite good condition). I was thinking to just buy 1x new pack of Remi Goddess and use the fresher/ newer hair at the front and use the older hair at the back esp as it has already been cut. I am also thinking to do a full head weave next time with no closure in order to give my leave out area a well earned rest from the weekly flat-ironing/ straightening I have been subjecting it to for the last 3 months. My current hairdresser has told me that she prefers not to use closures as she feels they are less realistic. Here is an exampleS of her work;

http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/ind...ture&friendID=279679096&albumId=260191&page=1

http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/ind...ture&friendID=279679096&albumId=260191&page=2

http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/ind...ture&friendID=279679096&albumId=260191&page=3


Also I am thinking that kinky curly hair right now might not be the most practical in winter especially if I keep needing to wet it etc !!!

Also ladies what do you think of this Kinky Curly hair? Its a 3C texture apparently....

Where is she located and is she reasonable? I think that the photo's are really nice to say that she does not use a closure!

 

[Rocky91]

@ stellagirl, i have in a kinky curly right now, and it's freezing where i'm at. you don't HAVE to wet it every day.
that hair looks pretty nice! will it blend well with your hair?

 

[SUPER SWEET]

Ladies....It's been a weave disaster I just took down my 2 month weave at the hair dresser. My edges are thin,some breakage in the top and my hair is LIFELESS. Soooooooooo i had to get 3 inches cut off around the back and sides. The hair style looks so 1989 now. I may be bold enough to post a starting over pic.

 

[jlh48047]

Ladies....It's been a weave disaster I just took down my 2 month weave at the hair dresser. My edges are thin,some breakage in the top and my hair is LIFELESS. Soooooooooo i had to get 3 inches cut off around the back and sides. The hair style looks so 1989 now. I may be bold enough to post a starting over pic.

I am so sorry that has happen to you. Now I am scared. What do you think is the cause of your disaster? Did your stylist weigh in on the situation?

Let me know. I have been wearing back to back weaves, which is something I have been doing for the past 5 months. I decide to do it because I was deployed in a dessert place and I was having to wash and flat iron my hair every couple of days. I was just coming back from a lost of at least 6 inches of hair. I had to ccut it because it was just thing and horrible. But ws growing back really well, even with regular relaxers. I just wanted it to get thicker. So, I am doing this as a 12 month challenge but do have my fears of the outcome.

 

[tada1]

Hmmmm...good question. Maybe Halley's Curls Miami Relaxed Hybrid...that's the only thing I could think of.

Ladies....It's been a weave disaster I just took down my 2 month weave at the hair dresser. My edges are thin,some breakage in the top and my hair is LIFELESS. Soooooooooo i had to get 3 inches cut off around the back and sides. The hair style looks so 1989 now. I may be bold enough to post a starting over pic.

oh noooo! im so sorry to hear this did she cornrow your hair too tight? what happened? cheer up hun

 

[kimmy89]

yay finally got my install last night, so excited.

 

[SUPER SWEET]

I am so sorry that has happen to you. Now I am scared. What do you think is the cause of your disaster? Did your stylist weigh in on the situation?

Let me know. I have been wearing back to back weaves, which is something I have been doing for the past 5 months. I decide to do it because I was deployed in a dessert place and I was having to wash and flat iron my hair every couple of days. I was just coming back from a lost of at least 6 inches of hair. I had to ccut it because it was just thing and horrible. But ws growing back really well, even with regular relaxers. I just wanted it to get thicker. So, I am doing this as a 12 month challenge but do have my fears of the outcome.

Well...my old stylist in Pa put the weave in. I did'nt care for the way the edges were looking. She cornrowed edges going back with hair in the style of a ponytail...it's kinda of weird looking to me. Imagine a edges brushed back for a ponytail.Then leave the hair laying down. Next start a braid leaving the smooth hair where it is... So the edges got snagged and broken. I guess.
The top part Is my coarsest part and the braids got weak and brittle. They just broke off in pieces during removal...Well i'll give my hair 1 month rest then a quick weave.
My new ATL stylist was COMPLETELY HONEST. She told me I needed a cut and many protein treatments to get my hair in better shape.

 

[AdoreMsK67]

Hi Ladies,
Just checking in..I'm a little over a month with this install and ehh, I'm not crazy about it. I think because it's thinner. For some reason I didn't have to use a whole bag..So the next install I'm looking for a different brand. I'm coming into 11 months of my transition and I need a brand that will resemble my texture more. So I'm considering that Remy Kinky Curly from allaboutmyhair.com. I have a question though, Is there a store brand that will give me that same texture? I love online shopping, but it's nice to go into the store as well. Any suggestions??

 

[Rocky91]

Hi Ladies,
Just checking in..I'm a little over a month with this install and ehh, I'm not crazy about it. I think because it's thinner. For some reason I didn't have to use a whole bag..So the next install I'm looking for a different brand. I'm coming into 11 months of my transition and I need a brand that will resemble my texture more. So I'm considering that Remy Kinky Curly from allaboutmyhair.com. I have a question though, Is there a store brand that will give me that same texture? I love online shopping, but it's nice to go into the store as well. Any suggestions??

I have the Janet Collection Kinky Curly. Model Model also makes one.
I'm gonna be honest though, this stuff gets tangly and crazy looking if i don't care for it. i'd go with the quality stuff to save yourself the hassle

 

[bklynbornNbred]

Hi all! I'm not in the challenge but I wanted to ask the weave experts for advice. I'm currently taking up Bikram yoga (HOT) so I'm sweating every day. I've exercised (run) with a weave before and kept it up but this is a whole nother level - am I asking for a disaster to put one in? I just get so self aware when I pull the wig off in the locker room before class (yes I did -tied up my braid in scarf and teacher even did a double take when he walked into studio). Thank you!!

 

[jlh48047]

yay finally got my install last night, so excited.

I know that must feel awesome! Post pic's

 

[missnappylady]

Oh, I want in on the 6 month challenge. I weaved up on the 23 (a bit late).

 

[loulou82]

Hi Ladies, I Can't decide what hair to use for my next sew in for February. I am thinking to use my Remi Goddess again (as its still in quite good condition). I was thinking to just buy 1x new pack of Remi Goddess and use the fresher/ newer hair at the front and use the older hair at the back esp as it has already been cut. I am also thinking to do a full head weave next time with no closure in order to give my leave out area a well earned rest from the weekly flat-ironing/ straightening I have been subjecting it to for the last 3 months. My current hairdresser has told me that she prefers not to use closures as she feels they are less realistic. Here is an exampleS of her work;

http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/ind...ture&friendID=279679096&albumId=260191&page=1

http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/ind...ture&friendID=279679096&albumId=260191&page=2

http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/ind...ture&friendID=279679096&albumId=260191&page=3


Also I am thinking that kinky curly hair right now might not be the most practical in winter especially if I keep needing to wet it etc !!!

Also ladies what do you think of this Kinky Curly hair? Its a 3C texture apparently....

The short full head weave looks really good in the link you provided. I'm also going with a full-head weave without a closure next time.

I like the KC hair. It looks very similar to AAMH KC. I wet my kinky curly weave almost every day to revive the curls but I wrap it in a turban towel for about 5 minutes so by the time I walk out the door it's not wet anymore. By the time I get to work it's completely dry.

 

[loulou82]

I know that must feel awesome! Post pic's

+1... waiting for pics.

 

[loulou82]

Hi Ladies,
Just checking in..I'm a little over a month with this install and ehh, I'm not crazy about it. I think because it's thinner. For some reason I didn't have to use a whole bag..So the next install I'm looking for a different brand. I'm coming into 11 months of my transition and I need a brand that will resemble my texture more. So I'm considering that Remy Kinky Curly from allaboutmyhair.com. I have a question though, Is there a store brand that will give me that same texture? I love online shopping, but it's nice to go into the store as well. Any suggestions??

Good question. I had a curly weave by Milky Way called Water Weave that was decent but AAMH KC beats it. The MW looked terrible by Week 5 but my AAMH KC looks new at Week 4. The MW curls shed and tangle. AAMH KC sheds a bid but does not tangle. I plan on re-installing after 12 weeks. I have pics of both installs in my Fotki to give you an idea.

 

[loulou82]

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Ladies....It's been a weave disaster I just took down my 2 month weave at the hair dresser. My edges are thin,some breakage in the top and my hair is LIFELESS. Soooooooooo i had to get 3 inches cut off around the back and sides. The hair style looks so 1989 now. I may be bold enough to post a starting over pic.

Oh no! I hate to read this. What products did you use to maintain your edges while in the install?

 

[Vintageglam]

Has anyone ever used the Goddess Remi Deep Weaving hair (pic below):




There is also another picture example at the link below.........

http://www.pakcosmetics.com/upload/SENREMIDEEPWAVEWVGs.jpg

I am maybe thinking of using it for my next install... The Yaki hair seems to have performed well so thought this might be a good choice.

All feedback greatly appreciated ladies !

 

[butterfly3582]

Here is a wig I made with EPRT and a closure. I braided my hair and left my edges and back out. I than sewn it down. It took like 15 minutes to sew on. I will probably wear it 1-2 weeks take it out wash and dc. Than re install

I will keep the braids for about 4 weeks. Wash DC and protein. Than put it back up.

You can click pic to make it bigger

 

[phynestone]

Has anyone ever used the Goddess Remi Deep Weaving hair (pic below):




There is also another picture example at the link below.........

http://www.pakcosmetics.com/upload/SENREMIDEEPWAVEWVGs.jpg

I am maybe thinking of using it for my next install... The Yaki hair seems to have performed well so thought this might be a good choice.

All feedback greatly appreciated ladies !

OMG! That's so cute! I think I want to try that with my next install. I'm tired of using a flat-iron to help my leave out hair blend in. Yeah, I use a heat-protectant and wrap it, but I'm just getting frustrated.

My next install will probably be in March. I'm so close to fulfilling my goal of weaving for an entire year.

 

[jlh48047]

Here is a wig I made with EPRT and a closure. I braided my hair and left my edges and back out. I than sewn it down. It took like 15 minutes to sew on. I will probably wear it 1-2 weeks take it out wash and dc. Than re install

I will keep the braids for about 4 weeks. Wash DC and protein. Than put it back up.

You can click pic to make it bigger

Wow! That is a really good job. Did you make it on a stocking cap with glue? It fit's your face really well.

 

[SUPER SWEET]

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Oh no! I hate to read this. What products did you use to maintain your edges while in the install?

I used sulfur 8.erplexed

 

[Aveena]

Here is a wig I made with EPRT and a closure. I braided my hair and left my edges and back out. I than sewn it down. It took like 15 minutes to sew on. I will probably wear it 1-2 weeks take it out wash and dc. Than re install

I will keep the braids for about 4 weeks. Wash DC and protein. Than put it back up.

You can click pic to make it bigger

This has convinced me that I will buy this hair one of these days! It looks great. Only problem is that when ever I have the $$ they never have the color or length I need.

Your wig looks great!

 

[Demi27]

Here is a wig I made with EPRT and a closure. I braided my hair and left my edges and back out. I than sewn it down. It took like 15 minutes to sew on. I will probably wear it 1-2 weeks take it out wash and dc. Than re install

I will keep the braids for about 4 weeks. Wash DC and protein. Than put it back up.

You can click pic to make it bigger

That looks nice. I was really thinking about doing this myself.
They apparently sell weaves in the package now like this. I would rather do it with the hair I purchased.

Did you use the stocking cap, or a weaving cap to make the weave?

 

[Vintageglam]

I know I am quotint myself but I think I am becoming more sold on this hair. I found another pic of it...... ummmmmmmmmmm............................

Has anyone ever used the Goddess Remi Deep Weaving hair (pic below):




There is also another picture example at the link below.........

http://www.pakcosmetics.com/upload/SENREMIDEEPWAVEWVGs.jpg

I am maybe thinking of using it for my next install... The Yaki hair seems to have performed well so thought this might be a good choice.

All feedback greatly appreciated ladies !

 

[Demi27]

^^^ That hair is GORGEOUS Stellagirl!