Weave It Up Challenge 2010

[loulou82]

Honestly, i wish i could take part in this challenge. I secretly love weaves.

But as soon as i wash the weave the first time, i can't stop itching. I tried in the past and i end up taking it out after a month.

How do you ladies stop the itch... cause if i could i would wear
one for a long time!

Four weeks is a good stint for a weave. Have you tried shampooing with a dry and itchy scalp formula shampoo? I know Keracare has one. My scalp doesn't itch from weaves but I keep product on my scalp to a minimum. How often do you wash your weave? How do you shampoo your hair while in a weave? Do you scratch your scalp or massage? Do you rinse all the shampoo/ conditioner out? Do you air dry or go under the dryer?

 

[zenith]

Four weeks is a good stint for a weave. Have you tried shampooing with a dry and itchy scalp formula shampoo? I know Keracare has one. My scalp doesn't itch from weaves but I keep product on my scalp to a minimum. How often do you wash your weave? How do you shampoo your hair while in a weave? Do you scratch your scalp or massage? Do you rinse all the shampoo/ conditioner out? Do you air dry or go under the dryer?

The last time i had a weave, I shampooed all the way down to the scalp. That's when the itching began, it became so bad i had to wash my hair+ weave every week. I applied sulpur 8 to the scalp but still...

I regret washing the weave but then, i couldn't stay with a stanky smelling weave for 2 months.

 

[J-Moe]

I want in Ladies, cause I love me a weave they've worked wonders for my hair... So please count me IN.... or I'm just gone have to stalk this thread...
Here are my stats...

Currently 20 weeks post & plan on getting a relaxer the end of Jan.

Are you weaving it up for 6 or 12 months?
6 Months

Regimen:

Install for 3 months max..
Wash once a month, oil my perimeter 1 every week!!
Dust ends before installs ( I've seen great results from having my ends trimmed regularly) Believe me only a dust.
Relax every 4-5 months.

Products you are using for your own hair and for your weave:
I'm wearing a curly install which I use a curl creme and mist with a conditioner & water on a day to day basis.
On my hair I prepoo w/evoo, conconut & JBCO (just adding)
Shampoo & DC adding all oils to my cond.



End of challenge goal:
MBL or close as possible to it......


Post a starting length picture: OK ladies I 'll have to update cause it's not uploading my pic
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[loulou82]

The last time i had a weave, I shampooed all the way down to the scalp. That's when the itching began, it became so bad i had to wash my hair+ weave every week. I applied sulpur 8 to the scalp but still...

I regret washing the weave but then, i couldn't stay with a stanky smelling weave for 2 months.

If the dry and itchy scalp shampoo doesn't work you could try diluting it with water and then washing OR you could use witch hazel and swab it on your scalp with a cotton ball once a week to remove build up. Plenty of ladies go 2 or 3 weeks without shampooing and still keep their scalp clean and weave un-funky. I think the key is avoid product build up in the first place. What shampoo were you using

 

[MRJ1972]

I am in....Getting my install during the Christmas holidays so I will post pic to this entry at that time..

Are you weaving it up for 6 or 12 months?

12 months

Net weave with sides, nape and horseshoe perimeter out.



Regimen:

Wash and condition weekly

Mist scalp with Infusium or Dove Moisture Mist..will probably incorporate an essential oils mixture as well


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

Pre-poo- coconut oil -own hair and scalp
Giovanni Smooth as Silk/Shampoo and Conditioner - own hair and weave
Organix Coconut Milk-Shampoo- own hair and weave
Lustrasilk Cholestorol - own hair
Affirm Sustenance - own hair
HE - LTR and/or Hello Hydration - own hair
Infusium and/or Dove Moisture Mist - own hair
Coconut Oil - own hair




End of challenge goal:

80 to 100% transitioned

Length-APL


Post a starting length picture:

First 3 photos are starting length
Last 2 photos are install -back view and front view

 

[loulou82]

I want in Ladies, cause I love me a weave they've worked wonders for my hair... So please count me IN.... or I'm just gone have to stalk this thread...

Don't stalk, join the party!

 

[J-Moe]

Thanks girl, I'm happy to be apart of it!!! Happy Hair Growing...

 

[scarcity21]

Answers in bold.



Responses in bold.



OK! I'm installing an APL-ish curly weave so I'm doing a lot of mess ponys, buns, and pin ups. Once I get to the end of the install I'm flat ironing it and then doing braid outs.



Sooo... are you in?

Sorry I don't know any weavologists in the DMV. I can help you find someone you YT though.

well i have an install in right now, i dunno what my real hair is gonna look like when i take it down in two weeks...but if i see progress when i take down, ill definitely will be joining...I also need to stop being scared and try to do my own weaves...

 

[Momstar]

Are you weaving it up for 6 or 12 months?
6 months to start


Regimen:

Mmm I have never been good with in-weave regimens so this may change,but I am going to spray with braid spray or infusium 23 3x per week. Apply MTG 2x per week. Cleanse scalp with witch hazel or something.
wear weave 2 months and then deep condition,wash,rest and reinstall


Products you are using for your own hair and for your weave:
Infusium 23,wet n wavy detangling spray, cantu leav-in, vital olive oil deep conditioner, a suave condition for co washes and wgo for sealing.

If I get a straight one I'm going to pull out my old Instyler to curl it.

End of challenge goal:
4-5 inches of natural hair and the last of my relaxed ends clipped off
Have a good regimen put together
Fill in my broken spot

Post a starting length picture:

I'm going to post another in Jan.


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[F8THINHIM]

well????????????

This one helped me the most on not only doing your own weave and closure, but also cutting and styling. This link is the one on how to close your weave, but she did a series from start to end with updates. She is natural and she BC'd but weaves and cares for her hair underneath. HTH!

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

 

[ResultsMayVary]

I just tweeted that I wanted to weave it up for a while (I'm so down)

Are you weaving it up for 6 or 12 months?

• 12! Go hard or go home (right?) lol

Regimen:

• Co-wash twice a week or every other week (idk yet, I work out a lot) (applicator method)
• Moisturize every other day with a spray (not sure what spray just yet, Ill have to do more research and trial and error)
• Wash once a month
• Get another install ever 2 1/2 - 3 months

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

• Co-washes Herbal Essences, V05, or Organix

End of challenge goal:

• unstretched fully SL

Post a starting length picture:

I never wear my hair straightened so for this challenge I'd like to focus on the length of my hair when it's "unstretched".

Also, Ill be doing my own partial sew-ins with kinky hair ...

Much luck ladies!

 

[KeraKrazy]

Count me in

Are you weaving it up for 6 or 12 months?

6 months maybe longer, depends on the results

Regimen:

Moisturise 3/4 times a week with glycerin, infusium 23, castor oil in a spray bottle
Shampoo with Keracare clarifying once every 3/4 weeks (my scalp hates build up)
Deep condition with Lustrsilk after every wash


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

see above


End of challenge goal:

Thickness most importantly and hopefully grazing armpit length


Post a starting length picture:

Will do once current weave is taken out before xmas

 

[Demi27]

This one helped me the most on not only doing your own weave and closure, but also cutting and styling. This link is the one on how to close your weave, but she did a series from start to end with updates. She is natural and she BC'd but weaves and cares for her hair underneath. HTH!

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

LOL. I knew you were gonna post her vids. I watched hers too.
I am going to use a Lace Front closure from Halleys Curls. I can never get the closure straight. At least this way, I will have a scalp closure. I like those a lot. This is a pic of the closure I would like to use.
http://public.fotki.com/amandita-bhm2/what-is-a-closure/img6140.html

Here are two good links for pics of weaves. This chick is the BOMB (imo). Now that I live in Metro Atlanta, I may take a break from self installs and have her do one of mine. She's been mentioned on here, but more people talk about her on BHM in their weave section.

The first link is to her old album.
http://public.fotki.com/amandita-bhm/

This link is to the newest album. There are also pictures of closures in there with a lace front.
http://public.fotki.com/amandita-bhm2/

 

[LovelyRo]

Add Me!!!

Are you weaving it up for 6 or 12 months?
6 months (for now)

Regimen:
Co-wash every 2 weeks.
Moisturize and baggy every other day
Baby leave out

Products you are using for your own hair and for your weave:
My Hair:Diluted Kenra MC for my Co-wash
Aphogee Pro-Vitamin Leave in and the Green Tea Reconstructor
Scurl to moisturize
BB Oil Moisturizer and Mizani H20 for leave out.
Weave:Water for my Halley's Curl Gentle Wave Hybrid. If I put my Miami Ripple hybrid back in I'll use Sunsilk products on it.

End of challenge goal: Full SL

Post a starting length picture:

 

[Demi27]

Add Me!!!

Are you weaving it up for 6 or 12 months?
6 months (for now)

Regimen:
Co-wash every 2 weeks.
Moisturize and baggy every other day
Baby leave out

Products you are using for your own hair and for your weave:
My Hair:Diluted Kenra MC for my Co-wash
Aphogee Pro-Vitamin Leave in and the Green Tea Reconstructor
Scurl to moisturize
BB Oil Moisturizer and Mizani H20 for leave out.
Weave:Water for my Halley's Curl Gentle Wave Hybrid. If I put my Miami Ripple ybrid back in I'll use Sunsilk products on it.

End of challenge goal: Full SL

Post a starting length picture: I'll post after I rinse my conditioner. But, I'm a NL bob.

Is this the Gentle Wave Relaxed Hybrid? If so, how do you like it? I'm on the fence about whether to get that or the Salon Relaxed. I'm pretty sure I will get the Hybrid, though.

 

[Vintageglam]

This hair looks quite reqlistic ;

http://public.fotki.com/amandita-bhm2/what-is-a-closure/after-hair-was-brai.html#media

 

[Rocky91]

Honestly, i wish i could take part in this challenge. I secretly love weaves.

But as soon as i wash the weave the first time, i can't stop itching. I tried in the past and i end up taking it out after a month.

How do you ladies stop the itch... cause if i could i would wear one for a long time!

this is why i don't really use moisturizers while i'm wearing a weave-because i find they will get on my scalp and make it itch.
i use castor oil and coconut oil-it works very well for me.

 

[Rocky91]

well i have an install in right now, i dunno what my real hair is gonna look like when i take it down in two weeks...but if i see progress when i take down, ill definitely will be joining...I also need to stop being scared and try to do my own weaves...

you and me both-but i'm seriously going to attempt it after i take this one down. i'm gonna do it with straight hair, and leave some of my real hair out so i don't have to worry about closing it up-cause that's where i'm sure i'd have trouble.

 

[LovelyRo]

Is this the Gentle Wave Relaxed Hybrid? If so, how do you like it? I'm on the fence about whether to get that or the Salon Relaxed. I'm pretty sure I will get the Hybrid, though.

Yup, that's it! I like it, it blends pretty well with my hair... very low maintenance. The last time I had it installed... I just dampened it in the morning to refresh the curls and left. I never straightened it though.... The only thing is that I wish I would have gotten it a little longer. I didn 10" and 12".... I should have gotten 14".

 

[scarcity21]

you and me both-but i'm seriously going to attempt it after i take this one down. i'm gonna do it with straight hair, and leave some of my real hair out so i don't have to worry about closing it up-cause that's where i'm sure i'd have trouble.

ur natural right? how do u plan on blending? by straightening leave out?
i currently have AAMH kinky curly and i left the perimeter out to blend, however i would like to try the straight look but i was thinking i would have to do a fullhead since im natural due to blending issues.

 

[loulou82]

ur natural right? how do u plan on blending? by straightening leave out?
i currently have AAMH kinky curly and i left the perimeter out to blend, however i would like to try the straight look but i was thinking i would have to do a fullhead since im natural due to blending issues.

Scarcity: how to do like the AAMH? I planned on installing it for the whole challenge but now I'm going to go ahead and get HCCC as well. I have a serious problem with buying kinky hair but I figure I'll use the HCCC for 6 months and then the AAMH for 6 months.

 

[Rocky91]

ur natural right? how do u plan on blending? by straightening leave out?
i currently have AAMH kinky curly and i left the perimeter out to blend, however i would like to try the straight look but i was thinking i would have to do a fullhead since im natural due to blending issues.

yep-i'm planning to leave out just enough for a middle part, and straighten that.
now my quest is to find a straight hair that looks like a good match for mine.
i only use BSS hair because i hate ordering things online-any suggestions?
i was kind of thinking of using some BSS wet and wavy (like what I'm wearing now) and straightening it-due to the wavy texture-it'd still have some "kink" and end up looking natural.

 

[Chanteuse]

Hi Ladies!!

I'm in! My hair grows really well in weaves and this challenge will provide some structure for me and force me to stay on top of my hair goals.

Are you weaving it up for 6 or 12 months?
I'm gonna go for the full 12 months. I have never kept weaves or braids for that long before b/c i get bored but I'll use this challenge to keep me focused and hold myself accountable.

Regimen:
Wash every 2 weeks if I'm wearing it straight
deep condition my leave out hair at every wash
Roller set leave out hair
Blow dry the weave - or roller set if I'm not feeling too lazy
Flat iron both

Wash every 3 days if I'm wearing it curly
deep condition leave out every two weeks
Scruch with product and go

No trims until the end of the challenge!!

Sew ins with hair left out at the front edges and the top for a part, alternating the area left out at each install

Hair - Wagmans Natural Curl

Keep installs for 12 weeks at a time
Leave hair out for two weeks between installs

While hair is out:
deep condition - strong protein 1st week and heavy moisture the next week
Relaxer touch up (Full relaxer after 6 month mark and edges only after the other take downs)


Products you are using for your own hair and for your weave:
Any shampoo that's not too drying - currently using Nexus Therapee
Deep condition leave out hair w/ Nexus Humectress or Shescentit or whatever else I have on hand

Leave out hair - Straightened
Salerm 21
Heat protectant
Serum (biosilk, sabino, or whatever I have on hand)
Weave - Straightened
Nothing or maybe a little serum if it seems dry - less is more with quality hair

Curly - Weave
Kinky Curly custard or
Any random instant conditioner like V05 with Noodle Head curling cream

Curly - Leave out
Same ^^
Some product for laying edges down still to be determined. I've used elasta qp glaze before which was just ok for me.

End of challenge goal:
Bottom of brastrap After trimming

Post a starting length picture:
I'll post one after I get my touch up, probably in the next couple of weeks.

 

[AdoreMsK67]

Hi ladies! Count me in..This will be my very first Challenge whoohoo! I've been transitioning since March 08, so this will be a great support system for me.

Are you weaving it up for 6 or 12 months?
12 Months..all the way!


Regimen:
I'm not quite sure yet..will update


Products you are using for your own hair and for your weave:
Elasta QP feels like silk
Elasta QP Glaze
Kids Organics Shea Butter Detangling Moisturzing hair lotion


End of challenge goal:
After I take my hair down on the 18th I will know for sure, but I hope APL

Post a starting length picture:
On the 19th after I wash and Deep Condition.

 

[F8THINHIM]

LOL. I knew you were gonna post her vids. I watched hers too.
I am going to use a Lace Front closure from Halleys Curls. I can never get the closure straight. At least this way, I will have a scalp closure. I like those a lot. This is a pic of the closure I would like to use.
http://public.fotki.com/amandita-bhm2/what-is-a-closure/img6140.html

Here are two good links for pics of weaves. This chick is the BOMB (imo). Now that I live in Metro Atlanta, I may take a break from self installs and have her do one of mine. She's been mentioned on here, but more people talk about her on BHM in their weave section.

The first link is to her old album.
http://public.fotki.com/amandita-bhm/

This link is to the newest album. There are also pictures of closures in there with a lace front.
http://public.fotki.com/amandita-bhm2/

She is the BOMB! Thanks for sharing the links. I just ordered from Halleys Curls (and now I have to step away from all shopping since I can't justify another purchase ).
Please post (or PM) if she does your install! I know it will look great! An install here (especially where I could put my hair in a high pony like in those pics) would cost me more than I could afford around these parts!

 

[Demi27]

She is the BOMB! Thanks for sharing the links. I just ordered from Halleys Curls (and now I have to step away from all shopping since I can't justify another purchase ).
Please post (or PM) if she does your install! I know it will look great! An install here (especially where I could put my hair in a high pony like in those pics) would cost me more than I could afford around these parts!

I can't wait to order my hair next week.
I will definitely post pics if she does it, but I won't have a professional install done for a while.

 

[Demi27]

Yup, that's it! I like it, it blends pretty well with my hair... very low maintenance. The last time I had it installed... I just dampened it in the morning to refresh the curls and left. I never straightened it though.... The only thing is that I wish I would have gotten it a little longer. I didn 10" and 12".... I should have gotten 14".

Cool! Then that's the one I will definitely get when they're back in stock...

....and I get paid.

 

[scarcity21]

Scarcity: how to do like the AAMH? I planned on installing it for the whole challenge but now I'm going to go ahead and get HCCC as well. I have a serious problem with buying kinky hair but I figure I'll use the HCCC for 6 months and then the AAMH for 6 months.

I love it but the thing is u definitely have to keep up with it, i didnt and it has started to matt in the back so now im just wearing it in a ponytail for the next 2 weeks (finals coming up and i dont have the time to fool with my hair). But it looks so natural and i got a lot of comliments.
this hair shrinks after it dries (when u wash) so if u want it long, u might wanna order the 18 or 20in. hth

 

[scarcity21]

yep-i'm planning to leave out just enough for a middle part, and straighten that.
now my quest is to find a straight hair that looks like a good match for mine.
i only use BSS hair because i hate ordering things online-any suggestions?
i was kind of thinking of using some BSS wet and wavy (like what I'm wearing now) and straightening it-due to the wavy texture-it'd still have some "kink" and end up looking natural.

Yea wet n wavy would be ur best choice bcos u could actually braid the leave out and unbraid later to blend for that wavy look. when u said straight, i thought u meant like relaxed straight and thats why i was wondering how u would blend without using heat on the leave out.

 

[blackisbeautiful08]

I'm sooooo down!



Are you weaving it up for 6 or 12 months?

9-12 months. I might need to take a break after a while. LOL


Regimen:

I will wash every 2 weeks with Organix.

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

I'm not sure yet, but coconut oil, EVOO, and Chi Biosilk will definitely be a part of my regimen.



End of challenge goal: BSL


Post a starting length picture: I will post starting pic in january

I'm so excited