Growingmyhairlong
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Here is the hooded scarf I got from hatsome. Its warm with a silk lining. Sorry its so dark. I am going to get a hat next cause this scarf can't be rocked on weekends. When I get my satin lined hat I will post pics.
BSL 2013 Challenge
- Thread starter NikkiQ
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lamaria211
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Guinan
Re-Branding
Good Morning Ladies!!
@Growingmyhairlong, I luv it. It's a great way to protect your hair from the crazy weather will still looking stylish.
@CoiledByNature, thanks! I did a 4 braid braid-out to achieve the curls. BTW, your weave looks great and I LUV the bedazzled head band.
@KaramelDiva1978, I LUV the title for the summer 2013 Miami meet-up. I think if this is really going to happen, we need to nominate a coordinator and a sub-coordinator for the Miami meet-up.
@lexxi & ramore07, WELCOME!!
@Ashawn Arraine, ur hair looks great! I luv the front of your hair. I wish I had skills like that.
@Kerryann, I luv how full your hair looks. I had no idea that your hair was so thick and full.
I DC yesterday for 3.5 hrs and then shampooed with As I am sulfate free shampoo and used Suave as a cheapie conditioner. I then braided my hair for my braid out. Prior to braiding I M&S w/ Suave conditioner mixed with water and sealed with Avocado oil. I am really luving the Avocado oil. I was using WGHO but my hair was still dry. The Avocado oil keeps my ends very soft. I will switch back to WGHO once it gets warmer outside. I'm still applying my MN Mixture but plan on reducing the application to co-wash & DC days.
I am trying something different this week. I plan on only manipulating the front of my hair since I wear that part out and not manipulating the back of my hair where the french roll is at. I am going to cowash on Wednesdays & Mondays and DC on Saturday. The reason for this is b/c my hair has been sooooo dry and breaking and b/c I am not manipulating the back of my hair I don't want it to be dry & matting; so I am hoping that by me cowashing more I can reduce breakage and matting. We'll see. I'll keep you posted.
Happy Growing Ladies!!
@Growingmyhairlong, I luv it. It's a great way to protect your hair from the crazy weather will still looking stylish.
@CoiledByNature, thanks! I did a 4 braid braid-out to achieve the curls. BTW, your weave looks great and I LUV the bedazzled head band.
@KaramelDiva1978, I LUV the title for the summer 2013 Miami meet-up. I think if this is really going to happen, we need to nominate a coordinator and a sub-coordinator for the Miami meet-up.
@lexxi & ramore07, WELCOME!!
@Ashawn Arraine, ur hair looks great! I luv the front of your hair. I wish I had skills like that.
@Kerryann, I luv how full your hair looks. I had no idea that your hair was so thick and full.
I DC yesterday for 3.5 hrs and then shampooed with As I am sulfate free shampoo and used Suave as a cheapie conditioner. I then braided my hair for my braid out. Prior to braiding I M&S w/ Suave conditioner mixed with water and sealed with Avocado oil. I am really luving the Avocado oil. I was using WGHO but my hair was still dry. The Avocado oil keeps my ends very soft. I will switch back to WGHO once it gets warmer outside. I'm still applying my MN Mixture but plan on reducing the application to co-wash & DC days.
I am trying something different this week. I plan on only manipulating the front of my hair since I wear that part out and not manipulating the back of my hair where the french roll is at. I am going to cowash on Wednesdays & Mondays and DC on Saturday. The reason for this is b/c my hair has been sooooo dry and breaking and b/c I am not manipulating the back of my hair I don't want it to be dry & matting; so I am hoping that by me cowashing more I can reduce breakage and matting. We'll see. I'll keep you posted.
Happy Growing Ladies!!
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Evolving78
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cowashing today. my hair needs some water love! still trying to decide if i should relax next week or wait until Christmas.
Ashawn Arraine
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Curlywurly10
Active Member
Did a protein treatment last night and it's up in a messy bun today. I've done a protein treatment once a week for the last 3 weeks but my hair seems to like it. I'm still in the trial and error stage as I'm fairly new to my HHJ which scares me as I don't want it to go wrong!
NikkiQ
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Had to bring my pup to the vet. She's having an allergic reaction to something. Poor baby. Even her paws are swollen. Glad I didn't try to wash the DC out yet. I just threw on a beanie and ran out the door. Will wash out the DC,probably cowash,detangle and bun with a little leave in and EVOO.
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SimJam
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cant watch youtube at work ... whats this supposed to achieve? Sounds like a protein/moisture one pot meal lol
My hair doesnt respond to product stacks like that, wish it would though
Evolving78
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GWtheVoice
New Member
Current hair length - SL
Relaxed/Natural/Texlaxed/Transitioning - Natural, 3 yrs post relaxer
Goal Month - December 31, 2013
Current Reggie and styling choices:
What do you plan on changing (if anything) to make it to BSL?
Beginning photos:
Freshly washed hair (Nov 8th) and straightened hair after a wash (Nov 11th)
Relaxed/Natural/Texlaxed/Transitioning - Natural, 3 yrs post relaxer
Goal Month - December 31, 2013
Current Reggie and styling choices:
- Prepoo w/ mix of EVOO & conditioner before every cowash
- Shampoo with sulfate free shampoo to rid of buildup when needed
- Cowash weekly
- DC weekly
- Protein treatments as needed
- Moisturize & seal daily (L.O.C. method seal with Burnt Sugar Pomade by Oyin Handmade)
- Twists or braids at night
- Cover hair to sleep
What do you plan on changing (if anything) to make it to BSL?
- Exercise consistently for the long term
- Increase the amount of water I drink daily
- Increase fresh fruits & veggies in my diet
- Wear more styles to protect my ends and keep them from rubbing on my clothing Protective style for at least 75% of the winter season
- Satin pillow case for my pillow (sometimes my head scarf comes off)
Beginning photos:
Freshly washed hair (Nov 8th) and straightened hair after a wash (Nov 11th)
NikkiQ
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Thanks ladies! She's going to be okay.The vet said it was something in the yard that rubbed against her tummy (like a plant or something from the yard next door) that gave her the rash and swelling. She got a couple shots and has a few meds to take for the next few days. She's knocked out on the floor now snoring so I'm guessing the shots have kicked in 
Gonna wash the DC out soon after I do a few loads of laundry and get all of her medicine put away.
Gonna wash the DC out soon after I do a few loads of laundry and get all of her medicine put away.
UGQueen
Active Member
Ok ladies finally.. here i am..
This picture was taken Oct 31st, 2012 and my last relaxer was Nov 10th.
~Current hair length
APL
~Relaxed/Natural/Texlaxed/Loc'd
Relaxed
~BSL goal month
June 2012 For my birthday
~Current Reggie and styling choices
My reggie is kinda long.. however i hope to be in a net weave most of the time.
First 6 Weeks Post Relaxer
Overnight prepoo with Homemade amla/brahmi infused coconut oil (if unable to prepoo overnight an 1+ will suffice).
To remove oil from hair cleanse with sulfate free shampoo.
Follow with DC 1x Week with AOHSR mixed with honey, aloe vera juice and almond/grapeseed oil.
Rinse with ACV
Spray SE olive oil leave in heat protectant throughout hair
Apply Giovanni direct leave in.
Air dry then Flat Iron on low heat 1xmonth
Flexi rod/Flat twist etc.
After the use of heat seal with grapeseed oil (use more leave in prior to sealing if necessary).
7+ weeks post relaxer
Overnight prepoo with Homemade amla/brahmi infused coconut oil (if unable to prepoo overnight an 1+ will suffice).
To remove oil from hair cleanse with sulfate free shampoo.
Follow with DC 1x Week with AOHSR mixed with honey, aloe vera juice and almond/grapeseed oil.
Rinse with ACV
Spray SE olive oil leave in heat protectant throughout hair
Apply Giovanni direct leave in.
Seal with grapeseed oil.
Wet Bun. with Aloe Vera gel.
The above is relative only to when my hair is not in a weave during those time periods. Below is my weave regimen.
When in weave
Prior to weave follow dc routine 7 weeks post relaxer, and air dry hair with the tied down scarf method.
When dry apply GDLI and seal with grapeseed oil.
Weave tracks on net only or use half with. No thread is allowed to touch my hair apart from my perimeter if i choose to sew the hair down.
Go no longer than 4 weeks without weave removal and dc routine.
Clarify with ACV during removal.
When in weave oil scalp with MT and Castor oil mix daily
Spray daily with Rosewater and Glycerin mix (may add aloe vera juice to this mix).
Co wash hair every 14 days when in weave.
Relaxer days,
Prep virgin hair with castor oil and scalp.
Let acv and neatutralizing shampoo sit for 5 min after 3rd wash and let cond sit for 10 min after rinse.
Follow with neutralizer.
Dust and trim ends, serious search and destroy.
~What do you plan on changing (if anything) to make it to BSL?
well following the above mentioned regimen will be me changing a lot
~Post a beginning picture
This picture was taken Oct 31st, 2012 and my last relaxer was Nov 10th.
~Current hair length
APL
~Relaxed/Natural/Texlaxed/Loc'd
Relaxed
~BSL goal month
June 2012 For my birthday
~Current Reggie and styling choices
My reggie is kinda long.. however i hope to be in a net weave most of the time.
First 6 Weeks Post Relaxer
Overnight prepoo with Homemade amla/brahmi infused coconut oil (if unable to prepoo overnight an 1+ will suffice).
To remove oil from hair cleanse with sulfate free shampoo.
Follow with DC 1x Week with AOHSR mixed with honey, aloe vera juice and almond/grapeseed oil.
Rinse with ACV
Spray SE olive oil leave in heat protectant throughout hair
Apply Giovanni direct leave in.
Air dry then Flat Iron on low heat 1xmonth
Flexi rod/Flat twist etc.
After the use of heat seal with grapeseed oil (use more leave in prior to sealing if necessary).
7+ weeks post relaxer
Overnight prepoo with Homemade amla/brahmi infused coconut oil (if unable to prepoo overnight an 1+ will suffice).
To remove oil from hair cleanse with sulfate free shampoo.
Follow with DC 1x Week with AOHSR mixed with honey, aloe vera juice and almond/grapeseed oil.
Rinse with ACV
Spray SE olive oil leave in heat protectant throughout hair
Apply Giovanni direct leave in.
Seal with grapeseed oil.
Wet Bun. with Aloe Vera gel.
The above is relative only to when my hair is not in a weave during those time periods. Below is my weave regimen.
When in weave
Prior to weave follow dc routine 7 weeks post relaxer, and air dry hair with the tied down scarf method.
When dry apply GDLI and seal with grapeseed oil.
Weave tracks on net only or use half with. No thread is allowed to touch my hair apart from my perimeter if i choose to sew the hair down.
Go no longer than 4 weeks without weave removal and dc routine.
Clarify with ACV during removal.
When in weave oil scalp with MT and Castor oil mix daily
Spray daily with Rosewater and Glycerin mix (may add aloe vera juice to this mix).
Co wash hair every 14 days when in weave.
Relaxer days,
Prep virgin hair with castor oil and scalp.
Let acv and neatutralizing shampoo sit for 5 min after 3rd wash and let cond sit for 10 min after rinse.
Follow with neutralizer.
Dust and trim ends, serious search and destroy.
~What do you plan on changing (if anything) to make it to BSL?
well following the above mentioned regimen will be me changing a lot
~Post a beginning picture
UGQueen
Active Member
thanks girl i really hope so ! i cant wait, i feel like im finally getting my hair. theres no better feeling.
Firstborn2
Stop frontin, you know me!
UGQueen, I was reading your weave routine. I have a question if you don't mind. I've never worn a weave before and I want to wear one a few times next yr anyway my question is. After you sew the weft into the net only, does the weight of the weave pull on the perimeter? I'm interested in your reggie because I would love to wear a weave that will not stress or cause damage to my hair. TIA
Evolving78
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i cowashed and put my hair in a tired bun. it will be like this until i feel like i need to shampoo or cowash again. probably by Thursday and i will shampoo Sunday for my aunt's special day at church. i will wear my hair down. i might do a roller set and flat iron the roots.
NikkiQ
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deedoswell
New Member
Nice thick bun NikkiQ!
Curlywurly10
Active Member
I've been thinking of trying out a tea or coffee rinse, I'm visiting my parents at the moment and my mum keeps moaning at me that it's the most ridiculous thing she's even heard!!! Grrr, I need to get her to join LHCF!!!
UGQueen
Active Member
Im glad you asked this. Firstly i would like to let you know that i sometimes will wear my net weave as a half wig/u part so i can take it on and off and then sometimes i will sew it down.. (plan on keeping it for about 6 months. )
Now tensions is not completely gone because your right i will be either sewing it or clipping it to my perimeter, to combat this i will have my stylist braid my perimeter with human hair extensions into the cornrow to reinforce it. therefore it will be stronger than my own hair. I usually always reinforce my perimeter cornrows but the sewing and cutting of thread (and sometimes hair) throughout the rest of my head caused some accidents to say the least.
I will also have a leavout of about .5 inch from ear to ear with a u part.
Also to make it better i will use silk thread that doesnt swell when wet and which is gentler on the hair.
When ill be clipping the wig down ill be using wig combs instead of wig clips as i find my wig lays flatter this way and it does less damage.
buddhas_mom
Active Member
I'm in! I finally have a chance this time!
Current hair length
APL
Relaxed/Natural/Texlaxed
Natural
BSL goal month
I just hope I can make it by Dec 31 2013!
Current Reggie and styling choices
Shampoo and deep condition once a week.
Cowash if my hair is feeling dry.
I do mostly braid outs, twist outs, wngs, and the occasional bun. I straighten maybe once every few months when I want to see length.
What do you plan on changing?
Nothing really. Things seem to be working pretty well.
I will come back and post a pic in dec!
Current hair length
APL
Relaxed/Natural/Texlaxed
Natural
BSL goal month
I just hope I can make it by Dec 31 2013!
Current Reggie and styling choices
Shampoo and deep condition once a week.
Cowash if my hair is feeling dry.
I do mostly braid outs, twist outs, wngs, and the occasional bun. I straighten maybe once every few months when I want to see length.
What do you plan on changing?
Nothing really. Things seem to be working pretty well.
I will come back and post a pic in dec!
NikkiQ
Well-Known Member
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