Bun for Growth Challenge

[bubasdhter]

Here is my starter bun. I finally figured out how to upload the picture.
My bun is still a work in progress!

 

[Mz.Shug]

My bun is still a work in progress!

Same here..

Here's mine

 

[Butterfly08]

I'm still bunning. ^^^Lovely looks ladies.

I don't anticipate using another pass until Dec 18, and possibly on Christmas and New Years Eve. The next day I'll pin or bun it right back up though.

 

[youwillrise]

is it too late to join this?

i've decided that i'm going to wear twists in the front of my hair
and the back in a bun/bun like style....this is easier for me because i am horrible at twisting the back of my hair. less work for me, too.

 

[Mz.Shug]

I have compeleted my first week of bunning! I must say being out of town has tempted me to use the hot iron.....thank goodness I had enough sense to leave it behind. Seriously though...finally finding a good moisturizer,drenching my ends and bunning daily has really made a difference in my hair. I no longer see hair in my sink and all over the floor. Believe it or not my edges are begining to come back too which has me super excited!I can see and feel the difference in my hair and I'm soooooo motivated to continue this reggie. I'll be posting my starting pics (which were taken a week ago) next week or the week after.(Whenever I get home..) I hope everyone had and awesome Thanksgiving!

 

[asummertyme]

yes, bunning is the bomb..

 

[NYREEROBERTS]

Here is my bun for the next 3 weeks I think. I put in four braids...go to sleep....let out in the morning....comb hair back....put on headband....put my pontail in on the side.....and twist hair in a donut shape....this is done with just my hair....I leave a couple of pieces out for the messy look. Also to go along with my messy suitcase in the background....lol

 

[Anancy]

Here is my bun for the next 3 weeks I think. I put in four braids...go to sleep....let out in the morning....comb hair back....put on headband....put my pontail in on the side.....and twist hair in a donut shape....this is done with just my hair....I leave a couple of pieces out for the messy look. Also to go along with my messy suitcase in the background....lol

Your hair looks hot like this. I like it, and your hair looks so healthy.

 

[LongCurlyLocks]

Ok I finally made a fotki. My starting buns are in there. Enjoy.

http://public.fotki.com/GrowinLongLocks/hair-progress-2008/

 

[Butterfly08]

Still bunning.

 

[Luscious850]

Checking in: Still bunning daily and loving it

 

[ResultsMayVary]

I'm still bunning!!! Although I did use my two day pass ..

Last week I put in a straight partial sew-in which required me to flat iron my hair several times (not a good/healthy look) ...

let's just say it only stayed in for two days ...

Back to bunning until Oct 09 permanently!!!

 

[naturally-devine]

I wanna join if it's not too late. I've been bunning since September. I wash 2 times a week (1 cowash and 1 shampoo). Deep condition once a week. Use John Freida Leave In Moisturizer, seal with Coconut oil and then bun it up.

 

[TriniStarr]

Checking in: Still doing my daily bunning. Bunning until I reach WL.

 

[luvmesumhair]

Still Bunning!!!

 

[CICI24]

Bunning is working, Its only been a little over a month and I see a difference in length and health. I shampoo and deep condition every WED and SAT airdry and moisturize daily.

 

[asummertyme]

still in a bun and i am lovin it!

 

[unique4lyfe33]

Im still going strong bunning everyday

 

[Petite One]

If it's not too late I'd like to join too. I started bunning last week but I'll make today the official start.

 

[DMJ's Mom]

Ladies I'm sorry but I have to bail on the challenge at least for the time being. My life is way to hetic to be worrying about my hair. I'm going back to cornrows but my hair is too short to bun in the braids. Good luck ladies

 

[glamazon386]

I'm taking a break from my bun for a minute. My hair has been cornrowed for 2 weeks. I'll be back to my bun after the holiday.

 

[Anancy]

I'm taking a break from my bun for a minute. My hair has been cornrowed for 2 weeks. I'll be back to my bun after the holiday.

Me too, i've been bunning every single day but im getting a bit tired of it, so im going to twist my hair on the weekend and hopefully i'll be able to kinda still tuck my ends under (we'll see).
I just feel like my whole hair needs to be protected, rather than just the ends.

 

[tbutler2205]

i've been bunning since october. my hair is soooo much thicker it's great. the only problem is that my ends are noticibly thinner than the rest of my hair...it's like everything but the last inch and a half has gotten thicker. my ends don't look split but are thinner than the rest of my hair. is this normal when your hair increases in health? should i trim or just wait? i would love to get some advice...if not can someone direct me to a thread? thanks guys!

 

[naturally-devine]

bumping for TButler. I'd love to find out the answer. I've got the same issue.

 

[Butterfly08]

i've been bunning since october. my hair is soooo much thicker it's great. the only problem is that my ends are noticibly thinner than the rest of my hair...it's like everything but the last inch and a half has gotten thicker. my ends don't look split but are thinner than the rest of my hair. is this normal when your hair increases in health? should i trim or just wait? i would love to get some advice...if not can someone direct me to a thread? thanks guys!

Unless you keep your hair trimmed at a certain length, it is *somewhat* normal for your ends to be thinner than the rest of your hair. This is because your ends are the oldest part of your hair and have been subjected to the most damage, chemical processing (if you're relaxed), etc. However, if your ends are split they need to come off. If you go to a hairdresser you trust, have him/her inspect your ends and let you know whether to trim. OR you could always trim 1/4 inch at a time so it's not so drastic.

Let me say up front that I'm pro-trimming. I've had beyond BSL hair before w/o really trying and I never gave my hairdresser a restriction on trimming. She cut what needed to be cut (I trusted her not to jack me up). It really does keep your hair healthy and helps you to retain what grows. It's like give a little, keep a little more each month.

So to recap if your ends aren't split or damaged, just wait until your next scheduled visit to *lightly* trim. In the meantime, soak your ends with moisture daily, and maybe once every couple weeks do a good protein treatment to keep them strong. Bunning should help to keep them protected, BUT be careful about how you secure your bun. I have a lot of thick hair and all it takes for me is to coil my hair and sloooooooowly and carefully stick in one or two jumbo bobby pins. I also don't use socks or foam donuts because they dry my hair out.

 

[Mz.Shug]

Checking in...week 2 of bunning!

 

[Mz.Shug]

i've been bunning since october. my hair is soooo much thicker it's great. the only problem is that my ends are noticibly thinner than the rest of my hair...it's like everything but the last inch and a half has gotten thicker. my ends don't look split but are thinner than the rest of my hair. is this normal when your hair increases in health? should i trim or just wait? i would love to get some advice...if not can someone direct me to a thread? thanks guys!

That's awesome CONGRATS!!

 

[paradise79]

Still bunning and still enjoying it. My buns are getting fuller and I'm trying new things.

It's a year since I discovered this forum and started hair care so I can't deny the benefits of bunning (as I'm concerned). Plus I'm still on my way to healthy hair... Happy bunning ladies!

 

[MissNina]

I'm still bunning everyday. I am still wearing the half-wigs over it. So far, so good. That Hawaiian Silky miracle worker and my Silken Child moisturizer have my hair on LOCK!

I perm my hair on Saturday in preparation for graduation. I will be about 15 weeks I think. Update will be in my fotki

 

[tbutler2205]

Unless you keep your hair trimmed at a certain length, it is *somewhat* normal for your ends to be thinner than the rest of your hair. This is because your ends are the oldest part of your hair and have been subjected to the most damage, chemical processing (if you're relaxed), etc. However, if your ends are split they need to come off. If you go to a hairdresser you trust, have him/her inspect your ends and let you know whether to trim. OR you could always trim 1/4 inch at a time so it's not so drastic.

Let me say up front that I'm pro-trimming. I've had beyond BSL hair before w/o really trying and I never gave my hairdresser a restriction on trimming. She cut what needed to be cut (I trusted her not to jack me up). It really does keep your hair healthy and helps you to retain what grows. It's like give a little, keep a little more each month.

So to recap if your ends aren't split or damaged, just wait until your next scheduled visit to *lightly* trim. In the meantime, soak your ends with moisture daily, and maybe once every couple weeks do a good protein treatment to keep them strong. Bunning should help to keep them protected, BUT be careful about how you secure your bun. I have a lot of thick hair and all it takes for me is to coil my hair and sloooooooowly and carefully stick in one or two jumbo bobby pins. I also don't use socks or foam donuts because they dry my hair out.

I know I'm late but thanks Buttlerfly08...I forgot I posted on this thread I actually got a light trim on Friday...she cut off an inch cause it was uneven too, but my hair looks and feels so much better. Even with the trim I can still see where my hair has grown a little since I started bunning. I'm gonna do what you said and continue to ensure that my ends are moisturized....ur hair is gorgeous by the way