Weave it Up Challenge 2012 (6 Month Edition)

[irisak]

Does anyone buy virgin hair online? How many bundles do you get for a full weave? The ones that come in 4oz bundles?

NitaChantell It depends on the length. Less than 18 you should only need two bundles. 18 and up you'll need 3.

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[SkySurfer]

2 weeks now in the weave

 

[Mwenye_Heri]

I'm in:

Install info: currently a full weave with indique beach wave bounce

Products to be used/plan: apply MN and Shea butter q day on my edges.
Spritz daily w/ African royale braid spray mixed with infusium

Wash days: every two weeks with whatever I pick up (meaning giovannis or neutrogena products) or if I go to the salon to get the weave straightened which will more than likely happen this week.

Install length: I had my install placed May 18. I think because of how bulky my braids are I will take out July 1 because I'm in the process of finding a new stylist/weavologist. I usually keep them in for up to 12 weeks but...

I will take pics in July to post. I don't have a current beginning picture because I've been on a personal hiding my hair challenge. I can say stretched maybe bsl a little longer but I will have an update in July.

 

[ms.blue]

New install. Malaysian hair double processed yaki + curl/waves 18", 20" and 22". Colored by me w/ color silk soft black w/ some pieces left in its natural color plus some lifted to a color 4. The color is not seen in this pic though.

 

[virtuenow]

Anymore updates or reggies to share. I'm interested to see your reggie mEmYSELFaNDj! I took some of your (and Kneechay's) tips when I began to do my first self installs a year ago. We could all learn something from your great length retention!

 

[Haddasah]

virtuenow I have so many, Im just using them up now and plan to stick to 1 line after this.

Right now my weave is out and I am cowashing almost daily and may do another deep condition before I put in my full head sew in, im also giving my hair a good trim...excited!

 

[Haddasah]

What do you ladies do to keep your extensions fresh and not ratty looking?

 

[havilland]

my appointment to get weaved up is wednesday! i can't wait!!!!

 

[Carmelella]

I really need to start working with this hair , Ssnr, to see what it can do. Mostly I'be been doing buns (BORING)!! Maybe I'll try a twist out??

 

[virtuenow]

What do you ladies do to keep your extensions fresh and not ratty looking?

I try to keep the hair detangled and smoothe with a good brush (Tangle Teezer) Also, go through section by section and spritz w/water -castor oil spritz, and then brush it out. Revive it w/spritz in the morning.

 

[ms.blue]

Haddasah,

For straight hair, I like to wear a loose bun at night, for wavy/curly-I like to braid (wavy) or twist (curly) and pin the hair up.

 

[Oneprettypa]

I just wanted to share with you guys that I just received my summative exam results and I have passed my first year of Medical School! Only five more years to go haha!

This forum has been a nice escape from all the nervous waiting for results, and I'm glad to say it's all turned out well haha!

Onto the next year!

Congrats!!! I'm in PA school right now so I definitely understand! Good luck on the upcoming years!

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[Platinum]

I received my SSNR today. I can't wait to have it installed. I think I'll have a more natural looking weave then with the XQ Cuticle Remy. I think I'm going to give a bleach bath then give that to my daughter so she can make a wig out of it.

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[SunySydeofLyfe]

I want to play. Sewing my hair in today. 2 month maximum. Happy hair growth!

I dont think I have actually been in this weave for a month.....anyhow this has been the worst experience with HCSR ever and I vow to never buy this hair again! I want to try SS but since I have never I am not sure of the quality. I think I may head back to my curls...cause a straight weave should be that not a mangled bundle of shedding hair that cost me more that I wanted it to!!! Could have got the same results with some cheap BSS hair!!! uggghhhhh RANT OVER....lol

How you ladies doing....

 

[msdeevee]

Came out of lurkdom to ask a question. I'm thinking of getting a weave to hide my hair for the Summer.

I'm a weave newbie. I'm afraid a weave may be too hot for the Summer. What do you ladies do about that ? any thoughts.

I'm also looking for some good weave hair it was suggested to me by the person that's going to install to get Bobbi Boss soul wave but that costs about 90 some dollars a pack. I need 2 when I tried weave before that was about the cost of the hair I bought from Laniks. Any and all opinions or suggestions would be appreciated. I'm kinda stumped.

 

[ms.blue]

msdeevee,
It can get hot underneath but not as bad as you might think. I usually just pin my hair back when I dn't want the hair down my neck. As for the hair, I have read that bobbi boss hair quality has gone down and all honesty, you could buy virgin hair or better online quality remy hair for the cost of bobbi boss.

 

[SunySydeofLyfe]

Came out of lurkdom to ask a question. I'm thinking of getting a weave to hide my hair for the Summer.

I'm a weave newbie. I'm afraid a weave may be too hot for the Summer. What do you ladies do about that ? any thoughts.

I'm also looking for some good weave hair it was suggested to me by the person that's going to install to get Bobbi Boss soul wave but that costs about 90 some dollars a pack. I need 2 when I tried weave before that was about the cost of the hair I bought from Laniks. Any and all opinions or suggestions would be appreciated. I'm kinda stumped.

I like the soul wave. This is a picture of me wearing it. I cut it short but i loved it for bss hair.

 

[havilland]

Install info: Wagmans handtied wefts of virgin wavy hair. 17-20" (cut to apl length) First time i ever got a weave that is shorter than my own hair!

Products to be used/plan: Hairveda conditioners to cowash and conditionr my hair left out and the braided hair. Chi Keratin Mist with peppermint oil added for my braids. Tresemme Deep CLeansing shampoo for the weave hair. Vo5 clarifying conditioner for the weave. (wagmans virgin hair does not like oils or deep conditioners at all)

Wash days: my hair leave out once a week and deep condition. braids every two weeks.

Install length: 2 months before new install

 

[SkySurfer]

3 weeks down in this weave

 

[beautyintheyes]

OMG! so i took out my install after about 2 months and was excited cause i saw some growth and i went along combed out and the shedded hairs and i was clarifying my hair and ive only done this once before and it felt really stripped but i assumed after 2 month i should use it and then i did a protien treatment with mayo eggs and honey and my hair started to instantly break off into little hairs im my hands everywere :cry i was so scared so i stoped and washed it out and did a moisture deep conditoner and it stopped breaking but im worried that ill get slit end central... pls tell me this wont happen

 

[Oneprettypa]

Co-washed my sew in today with Organix Moroccan Conditioner, and shampooed/conditioned my hair (leave out) with Argan Moroccan S&C. 5 1/2 weeks in this install, getting it redone in 3 weeks ish!

Happy Hair Growing Gals!!!

 

[yaya24]

Thursday cannot come fast enough!
I have just been moisturizing my hair at least once a day.

 

[SkySurfer]

Getting a new install today, got new growth from my last.
I took it out, detangled, washed with diluted shampoo, conditions, lightly blow-dryed then stretched with african threading ready to do the cornrows

 

[ms.blue]

My hair today, I think my blending is getting better.

Wind destroyed blending on Saturday. I always carry hair pins just in case lol.

 

[SkySurfer]

Installed my new crochet weave on monday, will take pictures soon, i'm just loving the colours I have in the weave right now!!

 

[Platinum]

I forgot to come back and post. I got my Senghori Shells NR installed last week. It looks much more natural than the last brand that I tried. I'll post pics later.

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[beautyintheyes]

So I've been wigging it till I put another install in maybe next month and I had a protein overload so I been moisturizing like crazy with aloe Vera juice water and leave in spray and it seems to be working I had about a inch of growth which I'm happy about it's touching cbl so I'm starting to get longer than my average length yay!

 

[BBritdenise]

My hair today, I think my blending is getting better.

Wind destroyed blending on Saturday. I always carry hair pins just in case lol.

What type of hair is that? Brand, price, quality?

 

[SkySurfer]

Ok so the camera is ****** up so no pics :/
But I washed, DC'd and moisturised and oils my crochet braids today (1 week of having them in) so I should be good on moisture for a couple o' days.

 

[Carmelella]

Just got my senghori shells relaxed rhythms in the mail. I bought 12 inch hand tied number 2 and 14 inch machine weft number 2.

Length: They r true to length, no extra. Next time i might buy two 14s instead cuz i do want to give the ends a slight trim.

Texture: When I run my hands through it it still has some courseness to it, definitely not a silky slip feeling to it. It doesn't tangle but ur hand catches in it ever so slightly before it gives. I actually washed it cuz there was something about the feel of it that I didn't like. Some darkish residue came out into the water but stopped after one rinse. Now it's laying on my bed drying. Will let u know if the feel changes when dry. : I'm relaxing tonight, YAY and I do believe that it will be a great match.

Color: The color was a dead on match for my hair. Not too bright like most twos and both packs looked the same color.

Weft: the hand tied is CRAZY THIN!! Less than half the size of the machine weft, maybe the width of angel hair pasta. The hand tied comes in one long weft so you will have to seal if u cut it. The hand tied sheds a little more than the machine tied (before cutting) so I wonder if I should seal the whole thing???

Plan: I'm doing s self install of pieces, not a full head. I still want to have access to my hair so that I can cowash often and even switch up the style. 14 inch machine tied in back, a few 12 in hand tied in front. I will also be attempting some off track fusion with liquid gold next week

Wish me luck. I just spent a grip at the beauty supply store because from now on I'll try to do everything myself