2 Week Club: The low manipulation challenge... anybody?
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WonderfullyMade
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Ok so I made it ONE week without combing or detangling! However I did play with my hair like every second I got (still in that "new hair" phase). I'm attending my cousin's wedding this weekend, which will also serve as my natural hair grand debut to my parents and family so after that, I'm going to try for two weeks.
Is finger combing allowed?
Is finger combing allowed?
sareca
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Yes, fingering combing is allowed. Also, the playing with your hair phase will pass. Mine lasted a week or so and occasionally reappears, but for the most part it's under control.
I'll put you down for 2 weeks. Congrats on making it 1 week.
Serenity_Peace
Genius never dies!
Sareca, I am amazed at how healthy and shiny your hair is.
For me, I am forced to remain on the low/no-manipulation challenge because my NG is out of control. So, I'm upping my condition washes and deep conditioning. I thoroughly detangle every 10 days in between, but I'm learning to use my hand and fingers for smoothing in buns and stuff. It's working. I still have little breakage and very little shedded hairs when I wash, but all in all, still looking good.
For me, I am forced to remain on the low/no-manipulation challenge because my NG is out of control. So, I'm upping my condition washes and deep conditioning. I thoroughly detangle every 10 days in between, but I'm learning to use my hand and fingers for smoothing in buns and stuff. It's working. I still have little breakage and very little shedded hairs when I wash, but all in all, still looking good.
sareca
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Thanks :blush3: I'm pretty happy with it right now.
I have breakage on wash days too. I imagine it's from combing. I used to have that amount of breakage on a daily basis. Can you imagine?!
NAKISH66
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Okay Sareca I've been stuck on a week FOREVER 
! I 'm really scared to go any longer. I wash my hair weekly and only pull it down daily to moisturize, and then back up it goes. Less and less hair is shedding during my detangling day and I'm excited about that! Thank you so much for this challenge, it is definitely going to be a way of life now. I'm going to keep doing it weekly, I know for me any longer would not work, I would be setting myself up for a tangled disaster 
. Thanks for ALWAYS sharing, you ROCK!! :Copy of 2cool:
! I 'm really scared to go any longer. I wash my hair weekly and only pull it down daily to moisturize, and then back up it goes. Less and less hair is shedding during my detangling day and I'm excited about that! Thank you so much for this challenge, it is definitely going to be a way of life now. I'm going to keep doing it weekly, I know for me any longer would not work, I would be setting myself up for a tangled disaster . Thanks for ALWAYS sharing, you ROCK!! :Copy of 2cool:
sareca
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sareca
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Okay Sareca I've been stuck on a week FOREVER
Once/week is still a respectable lo-mani reggie.
CONGRATULATIONS!
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sareca
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I'm been doing lo-mani for 2 months now (I started a few days after my touch-up). We're only about 1/2 way through the challenge and I can definitely see the difference. I seems like my hair grows in thickness AND length overnight.
Anybody else notice a change already?
Anybody else notice a change already?
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HoneyA
Goal:Hip length stretched
Okay Sareca, I've mastered the one week (and one week plus) so I'm stepping it up. I'm going for two weeks this time though and I'm extending my challenge to Dec. 16, a couple of days before my retouch just to max it out. These are my d-days until then. Counting down till Sunday, first time not combing or detangling for 14 days. I'm excited!!
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And yes, your hair definitely looks a lot fuller and longer too. It definitely works. Lo mani rocks!
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And yes, your hair definitely looks a lot fuller and longer too. It definitely works. Lo mani rocks!
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Proudpiscean
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Another 2 weeks down!
You are not alone, I am noticing a difference too Sareca! I'm also noticing less breakage & shedding (amazingly)!
This challenge is a keeper..............I'm gonna go for 3 weeks this time
BTW: Your hair is looking great! It really has taken off
sareca
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Another 2 weeks down!
You are not alone, I am noticing a difference too Sareca! I'm also noticing less breakage & shedding (amazingly)!
This challenge is a keeper..............I'm gonna go for 3 weeks this time
BTW: Your hair is looking great! It really has taken off
It's funny because even before this challenge I was happy with my hair's health. I thought I had minimal breakage and shedding. Well compared to now my hair was falling out by the pound. I have very little shedding and almost know breakage. I didn't even know it was possible to have such little shedding. Weird. They must be sliding out when I'm not paying attention.
LovE it! 
NaturaLei
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Yup! My hair likes "not being combed". Less manipulation = Less breakage for me.
I have combed my hair 3 times this week so I have to start my lil challenge over.
sareca
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sareca
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My touch-up is Dec 1st. I'll be back on lo-mani right afterwards. I can't see going back to combing every 3 days ever. My hair didn't do this well when it was braided for 2 months!
Good luck, I'm sure you'll do just fine. I think I'm gonna try for 3 weeks this time. I really hate my hair looks right after I detangle.
HoneyA
Goal:Hip length stretched
My touch-up is Dec 1st. I'll be back on lo-mani right afterwards. I can't see going back to combing every 3 days ever. My hair didn't do this well when it was braided for 2 months!
Good luck, I'm sure you'll do just fine. I think I'm gonna try for 3 weeks this time. I really hate my hair looks right after I detangle.
Oh no, after this I could never go back to combing every day. Very little shedding if any and I realise that when I wash now about 5 strands if so many come out. To detangle I just pour some oil on overnight or for a few hours just before I wash. Really easy. I am definitely no longer addicted to combing. It's to the point now where I think I could go longer if I wanted to. I don't think I want to comb every again.
PuffyBrown
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Nothing,
I have everything I need. But I am checking out the thread for the wish
list because; pjism is no joke.
I have everything I need. But I am checking out the thread for the wish
list because; pjism is no joke.
Proudpiscean
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Me neither! I actually cringe while combing my hair now....I hate it just that much
My hair is much better off with this challenge. Low manipulation is here to stay for me.
HoneyA
Goal:Hip length stretched
Quick question, how do you prepare your hair for your retouch during lo mani? I'm having visions of going to get my hair done that day and the hairdresser having to deal with semi tangled and shed hair and me freaking out. I have no idea why...I think it's a fear. Do you detangle with oil like a day or two before retouching and comb out any shed hair that could potentially tangle?
SunnyDelight
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I keep my hair hidden in a bun so for the past month I've been going like 3 days at the most without combing/lo mani between co-washing.
However, yesterday when did the oil rinse (another thread - but I love it and had to mention it!!) I re-bunned my hair without combing it. I put coconut oil on my hair, fingered it in place and put it up in a satin holder to dry. I never thought that was posible but I did it and this morning my hair looks AND feels absolutely wonderful. I'm going to give the 2 week no/lo mani a real try.
I THINK I CAN. . . I THINK I CAN. . .
However, yesterday when did the oil rinse (another thread - but I love it
and had to mention it!!) I re-bunned my hair without combing it. I put coconut oil on my hair, fingered it in place and put it up in a satin holder to dry. I never thought that was posible but I did it and this morning my hair looks AND feels absolutely wonderful. I'm going to give the 2 week no/lo mani a real try. I THINK I CAN. . . I THINK I CAN. . .
imstush
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We'll be here whenever you're ready.
I really don't have an excuse. Sign me up for 2 weeks. My low mani will be WNG. I am doing the oil rinses...how did the henna turn out for you? Because I really want to kind of mimick what's been working for you because I swear my wng's are starting to look thin.
erplexed Do you brush the front of your hair when you wear it back in one pony or the half up and half out style? Or do you just brush that one day (D-day) and then use the scarf method after that? Sorry for all the questions but I am addicted to my brush and I am actually starting to notice thinning around the edges.
sareca
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I really don't have an excuse. Sign me up for 2 weeks. My low mani will be WNG. I am doing the oil rinses...how did the henna turn out for you? Because I really want to kind of mimick what's been working for you because I swear my wng's are starting to look thin.
Excellent! Remember you don't have to start at 2 weeks. You can start at whatever you do now + 1 day. I started with 7 days, then I think I did 10 then 14.
I henna every week. I missed last weeks' henna treatment but I'll do one this weekend. Henna will plump up your WnG also it also gives me better curl definition. I usually do them right after I detangle.
Believe it or not, I don't use a brush or comb when I wear it back (which is everyday). I put the gel on, rake it back with both hands (like I'm digging for treasure in the ground), then put the scarf on leave it for 10 minutes or so. I do that every single morning. If you still feel you need the brush switch to a scalp massage brush and only make 2-3 passes. You should see a difference in a couple weeks either way.
imstush
New Member
Excellent! Remember you don't have to start at 2 weeks. You can start at whatever you do now + 1 day. I started with 7 days, then I think I did 10 then 14.
I henna every week. I missed last weeks' henna treatment but I'll do one this weekend. Henna will plump up your WnG also it also gives me better curl definition. I usually do them right after I detangle.
Believe it or not, I don't use a brush or comb when I wear it back (which is everyday). I put the gel on, rake it back with both hands (like I'm digging for treasure in the ground), then put the scarf on leave it for 10 minutes or so. I do that every single morning. If you still feel you need the brush switch to a scalp massage brush and only make 2-3 passes. You should see a difference in a couple weeks either way.
Good point...lets start with 7 days (starting on sunday). As always thanks for the tips!
Mahalialee4
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I am already doing this since I started the regular henna and indigo. So between washes, no need to comb or brush back. I remove all the shed hair just before I shampoo. I wear it straight back and tucked under and that's my regular protective style. I can go for a week max. because I add my sulphur scalp oil and then my homemade Afro detangler. However, if I want to stretch it longer, I do a prepoo with Lekair Cholesterol and I add a tablespoon of egg yolk powder and some coconut or castor oil to that. Separate my hair and add it to my hair like relaxer, then when it is fully covered I pull it all back into a bun style, wrap with saran wrap and leave on for a couple of hours, rinse, let it almost air dry, take some evo or coconut oil and lightly smooth throughout my hair, smooth it back with aloe vera gel and tie back with my satin scarf and I am good to go, no combing. So it holds out really well. bonjour
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HoneyA
Goal:Hip length stretched
I'm checking in...just detangled after 14 days(made two week club finally). It was a lot easier than I thought it would be. I spritzed (homemade concoction) last night and put on some olive oil to prepare for today. Detangling was a breeze. I want to slowly work up to 4 weeks. I'm going to try to make it 3 weeks from today which means I have to readjust my detangling schedule. I'm loving this challenge!
). It was a lot easier than I thought it would be. I spritzed (homemade concoction) last night and put on some olive oil to prepare for today. Detangling was a breeze. I want to slowly work up to 4 weeks. I'm going to try to make it 3 weeks from today which means I have to readjust my detangling schedule. I'm loving this challenge!
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growinstrong
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I have a question ladies. I know u are supposed to shed everyday and its natural, but I am definitely seeing a lot of shed hairs on D-day. I tried the no comb, no brush thing for a week and on d-day, I counted (yes, I actually sat down and counted ) all the shed hair after detangling and it was 365 strands. I know all of u ladies are not counting, but about how many hairs are u getting after detangling? I know this is still ok, seeing that we lose 50-100 strands per day, but thas an awful lot to see all in one time.
) all the shed hair after detangling and it was 365 strands. I know all of u ladies are not counting, but about how many hairs are u getting after detangling? I know this is still ok, seeing that we lose 50-100 strands per day, but thas an awful lot to see all in one time.Similar threads
