You Adore LongHairDontCare's Results, but Are You Willing to Adopt Her Regimen?

I'm gonna do this to transition! I think I'll have my friend braid up my hair and I'll crochet it.

Although I am going to rinse my hair a couple times a week, and wipe the parts down with very very very diluted shampoo and condition

Some people don't like it but I'll also slather it down in avocado and shea butter...this should help me grow/transition/workout without having about worrying about my hair at work. I can still look as professional as a college intern can. And leave my hair be. I just need to think of something to do to the front. And the back when I want to pull it up.
 
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Funny part was I was already planning the crochets before I even read this thread. It was the only thing I could think of to do to my hair
 
BlackMasterPiece said:
I personally think it would still be effective even if you washed as often as you do now...as long as the hair remained in braids......oh well to each her own:yep:
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Yes, it is effective for hair growth...like I said, I've been wearing braids for a year now, and I saw fantastic growth once I started washing and moisturizing them more often.

The problem for me is that they've caused significant damage to my ends and hairline. Kinky twists were murder on my fine hair, and wearing individuals eventually damaged my hairline and crown. One of the cornrow styles might work out better for me. I had tree braids once in 2008, and I wasn't crazy about the look...but I might try it again. I think they might be healthier for my fine hair than a sew-in.

As far as blow-drying before the install, I don't see the point of subjecting my heat-sensitive hair to that type of stress only to wear a natural style. Now that I've had the BKT, my hair might be able to better withstand the blow-dry, but I would probably skip that step.

The bottom line for me is that braids are a great low-manipulation style that allow me to see great growth--but I have to be careful, because they are stressful for my hair, and the damage they cause has led to me having to trim off all of my progress. I think it's important to know your hair before jumping into long-term braid wearing.
 
Oh yeah, I totally forgot about the blowdrying part, yeh I'd be skipping that step, cause my hair is not a fan of regular heat - I've finally got that message, I'll save my Bootcamp heat passes...
 
If I liked the way I looked in braids, I would most certainly adopt her reggie.:yep: I would modify it a bit though, because I like washing braids 3-4 times a week.

Now, I have cornrows in the front and box braids in the back and I thought I was going to wear this style for 4 weeks but I'll be lucky if I make it to 2. Braids are wondrous for my hair but I just hate the way I look with them.
 
Altho I couldn't go that long with out cleaning my scalp, i think her regimen is pretty cool. The way she does it, there little room for error.
 
I am not sure. My stylist supplied the hair, I did not buy it. A LHCF member found the link to purchase the hair on-line.

The only other place that I saw similar hair was here but this site says you need 8 packs for one head:
http://www.twistandcurves.com/on-line-store.html

Pics of the hair they use installed:
http://www.twistandcurves.com/CurlyTwists.html

mscocoface said:
Is there another place to pic up the Dred Spring Bulk Hair instead of at the site posted? You have to buy 4 packs of it minimum there.

I have a friend I would like to help her with her hair and this would be very beneficial but she doesn't need 4 packs of hair and 9.99 a pop. 1-2 packs at the most.
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This is essentially like a weave right? But instead you pull the hair through instead of sewing it on?

Nice style you could prob use real human hair....
 
Really and truly, I believe in this method. When I was a little girl, my mother washed my hair and pressed it once a month. She used the hot comb. I was thirteen when I got my first relaxer but my hair was at its best when I was younger. This hair method allowed my hair to grow and it sure did. NNow that I am older and ventured into hairstyles that have compromised the health, look and feel of my hair. I would spend time attempting to repair it just to mess it up again. I am currently at a low point with my hair and I pray for the day that I can be a LongHairDontCare chick. I'm fighting with my hair and I think its crying out for TLC but I compromise its health so I can look cute. I am feigning for my hair to get right. I notice that LongHairDontCare don't let other people's hands in their heads. I need to jump on that bandwagon immediately. My hair has never been right for the many of years that I've allowed any ole body y to style. This thread was inspiring.
 
I think becoming a DIY is major and I'm really glad you got that lesson from this thread MaintaintheSexy I'm happy this thread can serve as inspiration.

As for me, I applied the rinse, fully cornrowed her hair and got thru crocheting a third of her head when she said *yawn* I'm too tired I'm going to sleep:rolleyes: I'm annoyed right now....I'm the kinda person, once I start styling I wanna complete it and see it thru in one shot *sighs* whatever, it'll be done by tomorrow.....
 
BMP I did my crochet braids after being inspired by this post, and I was wondering what you would recc for moisturizing them? I usually moisturize my hair with a spray but its been getting the synthetic hair all sticky and weird, haha. What has your mom been using? My hair gets dry very easily in the winter and i'm afraid of it breaking :perplexed

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I am also trying to follow longhairdontcare's regimen but I'm a little afraid because I sort of used to do that before lhcf with not washing a lot and it did not help, but I was also relaxed and didn't know anything about moisture/protein balances so I don't know...
 
Rei try dipping you finger in the moisturizer and running it along your scalp. I notice your 4a/b try taaliah waajid moisturizer its kinda thick but not to much. our hair eats this up and stays moist not oily. Get it from CVS so if you don't like it you can return it. ;)
BTW: Longhairdontcare does actually wash her hair she washes in braids weekly but only takes they braids down for a full wash monthly then rebraids
 
I would love to try her reggie, but get in at least 1 hour and 30 minutes of cardio a week, not including yoga/yogalates and other things that make me sweat...like breathing.
One thing I can get away with is an ACV "swipe". Basically, I'll put a little apple cider vinegar on a wash cloth and swipe my scalp. It kills bacteria and the ACV smell goes away, so I won't be walking around with a stinky head.
 
Yay...my thread is back:grin:

Anywhoo I feel you Ethereal...I'm about to spray water with a little leave-in on my scalp and witch hazel my scalp with some cotton rounds:yep: this is how I plan to keep my scalp fresh and clean throughout this month of being away in crochet braids:yep:
 
Rei said:
BMP I did my crochet braids after being inspired by this post, and I was wondering what you would recc for moisturizing them? I usually moisturize my hair with a spray but its been getting the synthetic hair all sticky and weird, haha. What has your mom been using? My hair gets dry very easily in the winter and i'm afraid of it breaking :perplexed

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I am also trying to follow longhairdontcare's regimen but I'm a little afraid because I sort of used to do that before lhcf with not washing a lot and it did not help, but I was also relaxed and didn't know anything about moisture/protein balances so I don't know...
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Wow! How'd I miss this? Beautiful job Rei!!!:clapping: it looks soooooo natural!!:yep: I would've thought that was a twist-out.

On the synthetic hair I haven't put a thing on it and it seems to be doing great...if certain parts get too frizzy I'll add some additional gel but thats it as far as the synthetic hair goes. Maybe you can use your moisturizing spray on your braids only.....whenever you feel they need it. I would keep things light and effective....does your hair like EVCO? If not use some other form of a light moisturizing oil that agrees with your hair and seal with that on an as needed basis....hope that helped!
 
BlackMasterPiece said:
Yay...my thread is back:grin:

Anywhoo I feel you Ethereal...I'm about to spray water with a little leave-in on my scalp and witch hazel my scalp with some cotton rounds:yep: this is how I plan to keep my scalp fresh and clean throughout this month of being away in crochet braids:yep:
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Ooh...I might have to try that, too. I always forget about witch hazel (and tea tree oil).
 
BlackMasterPiece said:
So LongHairDontCare2011 has the ultimate ideal flawless natural hair in my book thickness length you name it she's got it. Observe the thick lusciousness :lick:

We love her results but are we willing to adopt her regimen to reach your goal?

Since her regimen clip is a little long let me summarize her regimen to reach WL (she's been natural 7 years starting from a 1inch twa).

Essentially she keeps her hair braided up in cornrows 4-6 months outta the year (her new growth & retention after 4 - 5 wks), she always blowdrys her hair prior to braiding (light heat training) and leaves the braids in for a month. The key to this reggie is the low manipulation protective style. She flat irons 2 times a year.

**UPDATE**: (Courtesy of Hair4romheaven) LongHairDon'tCare: I do wash in braids 2-3x per month. I DON'T wash more than 1x per month if I am NOT braided. Reason? don't have to use a dryer when my hair is braided so I can wash as much as I want. The whole reason for washing 1x per month is because I always blowdry and I need to avoid heat damage as much as possible.
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The fact alone that she only washes once a MONTH is reason enough why I can't follow her regimen. Even washing her braids two or three times a MONTH is simply not doable for ME. To each his own though.

Her hair is beautiful and if her scalp doesn't go crazy from not washing like mine would then God bless her. I'm not in a rush to grow out my hair that long. If I was it would STAY braided it up. Less manipulation means more growth retention, but it's not that deep for me.
 
Hey guys, so LHDC posted a new vid on her braid removal technique and its pretty quick.....I'd never thought of that technique....I likey:yep:

Oh and she also has a new vid where she demonstrates how she washes in braids OMG when she took down her pony and showed the length of her braids I was like :thud::love3::wow: I'm still in awe of the jaw-dropping progress she's made from consistent protective styling....her hair is simply ideal to me:yep:

No one says you have to follow her reggie to the letter.....its always about taking the aspects that work for you and leaving the parts that dont. Like me, I'll def be washing more often and I will be doing protective styles that conceal the cornrows (like crochet braids) rather then wearing them "out".
 
I did crochet braids last week here are some pics

I used Freetress loose deep 24 , my aunt cornrow my hair into 16 cornrows and it took 5 hours to complete..

SO I'm going to try to keep it in for 1 month
 

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