Legally Natural
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I don't think I can agree with this theory. I wear protective styles year around and I am definitely an extrovert.
THE BRAID IT UP 2011 CHALLENGE -anyone?
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I don't think I can agree with this theory. I wear protective styles year around and I am definitely an extrovert.
jerseygurl
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Hey ladies, haven't checked in for 2 months now. I took out the crochet braids (didn't like the hair) and got nubian twists. Now I'm out of the twists and getting ready for another set of crochets. LOL I love my crochet braids
Legally Natural
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I hope twists still count in the braid it up challenge. I am changing all my braids to twists because I was getting bored with the braids. This is also to try out some CD's products I just got in the mail.
Ladybelle
New Member
I'm pissed because I just paid good $$$ for Senegalese twist and they already look a ham! That's what I get for being cheap, you get what you pay for. I sought after someone who would do them much cheaper than the African shops I go to here and I regret it. About to take them down now and then............ I guess I'll be paying a real profoessional to do them again.
BLAH!!
BLAH!!
OsnapCnapp!
New Member
Took my cornrows down about 2 weeks ago now Im stuck! I want twists!!!! Does anyone know of any place in Houston TX to get them done? That's where I will be for most of the summer.
Legally Natural
New Member
Okay, so now I am in twists. I 
them!!! I definitely am able to see how much my hair has grown since last year this time.
This picture is from early May 2010.
These twists are from today.
them!!! I definitely am able to see how much my hair has grown since last year this time. This picture is from early May 2010.
These twists are from today.
MeowMix
New Member
Okay, so now I am in twists. I
This picture is from early May 2010.
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These twists are from today.
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Now thats some growth. CONGRATS!
MeowMix
New Member
Can I still join this challenge? I need to make it to BSL by the end of the year
I hope so. I've been a fan of yours for a minute
Chiquitita
New Member
Yeah, I said I wouldn't do it again, but I'm back in box braids. The braiding experience itself left much to be desired.. Even after I interviewed the braider ahead of time, she was waaay to rough with my hair. And since retention is my goal, I hope that my ends are ok once I remove the braids...
If anyone knows of a good braider in the Houston area pleeeease,,, perty please let me know !!!
If anyone knows of a good braider in the Houston area pleeeease,,, perty please let me know !!!
Ladybelle
New Member
Can I still join this challenge? I need to make it to BSL by the end of the year
Sure! Welcome to the challenge...
Legally Natural
New Member
Okay, so the twists, while they look good, are not going to work for me. I could not go as long as I thought without putting water on my hair. When I did try to wash my twists . . . well lets just say SHRINKAGE. Therefore, tomorrow, I will be turning my twists back to braids until July 4. For the July 4th weekend, I will be participating in Fros for the 4th by wearing a twist out.
Damaged but not out
Well-Known Member
back to singles(box braids).
No more twistouts or braidouts im done wearing my hair open for the next cpl weeks at least( hoping for September, but i'm not going to jinx it)
No more twistouts or braidouts im done wearing my hair open for the next cpl weeks at least( hoping for September, but i'm not going to jinx it)
Evallusion
LiloLombardi
Today completes 4 weeks with these box braids. I am dying to take them out. I just received some new products that I want to try (Enso naturals, miss jessie's, shea moisture). On top of that, I really miss my fro...so its becoming really hard for me to keep these braids in...but i'm trying. I have some new growth and my braids are fuzzy but I'm still hanging in there. Week 5, here I come.
Ladybelle
New Member
So, i cut all my hair off. I haphazardly got a relaxer back in 2010 and it just messed my hair up, rather than continue to fight with relaxed hair, I chopped it all off and am starting over. Anyone get braids with short, short hair? I do wanna finish this challenge.
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OsnapCnapp!
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Update: Mini-twists that I did myself! Im going to try to keep them until August. When August hits, it will be hair cornrowed into a bun with a phony pony!
Evallusion
LiloLombardi
I was feenin' for my loose hair so I took my box braids out a few days ago.
I wore my hair out for one whole day...and then I was tired of it. The thrill is gone. So now I'm in Goddess braids pulled into a low bun until...whenever.
I refuse to get my hair wet because I know the frizzies will make an entrance so I will be oiling it up....I've got 5 bottles of oil I need to go through. I think I'll start with Qhemet's Castor & Moringa Softening Serum.
Tis all
I wore my hair out for one whole day...and then I was tired of it. The thrill is gone. So now I'm in Goddess braids pulled into a low bun until...whenever.
I refuse to get my hair wet because I know the frizzies will make an entrance so I will be oiling it up....I've got 5 bottles of oil I need to go through. I think I'll start with Qhemet's Castor & Moringa Softening Serum.
Tis all
Legally Natural
New Member
That is how I get once I've had my braids in for a minute too. And just like you, after wearing my hair out for a day, I miss the ease of the braids so much that I decide to put them right back in. There is nothing like waking up, taking off my bonnet, throwing my hair in a holder and walking out the door.
jerseygurl
Not a new member
I have senegalese twists right and I don't know when I will take them out. Like Evallusion I too will only oil my hair cos of the frizzies making an appearance
Sweet_Ambrosia
Well-Known Member
Bump!
How’s everyone doing with their hair?
I’m still braiding/wigging it, it’s become second nature for me.
For the few times I’ve worn my hair ‘out’ I quickly went back to my half-wigs, with this extreme southern heat it makes me more ‘hair lazy’ lol. I love the ease of just braiding my hair up and slapping on a wig before I leave the house. I may switch it up later on this summer with twists (no extensions) not sure.
~HHG~
How’s everyone doing with their hair?
I’m still braiding/wigging it, it’s become second nature for me.
For the few times I’ve worn my hair ‘out’ I quickly went back to my half-wigs, with this extreme southern heat it makes me more ‘hair lazy’ lol. I love the ease of just braiding my hair up and slapping on a wig before I leave the house. I may switch it up later on this summer with twists (no extensions) not sure.
~HHG~
Damaged but not out
Well-Known Member
Well i've not had my hair out of braids since my last post.( went out one night unplait my hair wore a curly fro, plait it back up the next day). Been going out with it in a high bun for "nice" occasions. Made the decision to keep it braided/twisted for real real( no cheat days).
My daily regimen currently is co-wash daily(getting rid of all the conditioners I have lying around that i have used once), apply aloe, some condish and seal with an oil mix of hemp,coconut and castor oil.
Wednesday i'm going to do mini twist, and see how they hold up under the daily wetting of co-washes.
I've grown back the hair I cut off at the end of May(1/2 inch) and got a little extra. So progress is good.
Hope everyone is still growing strong!
My daily regimen currently is co-wash daily(getting rid of all the conditioners I have lying around that i have used once), apply aloe, some condish and seal with an oil mix of hemp,coconut and castor oil.
Wednesday i'm going to do mini twist, and see how they hold up under the daily wetting of co-washes.
I've grown back the hair I cut off at the end of May(1/2 inch) and got a little extra. So progress is good.
Hope everyone is still growing strong!
Evallusion
LiloLombardi
^^same here.
Cornrowed straight back under a wig (AMA by its a wig/human hair/color1) since June 28th.
Cornrowed straight back under a wig (AMA by its a wig/human hair/color1) since June 28th.
inneedofhelptx
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I'm just checking in. After a short break, I have my micros again.
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