Twist, Braid, Bun for Growth Challenge (1/1/13 - 3/31/13)

bajandoc86 said:

@virtuenow Thank you for that link. I will be trying that bun - but a more textured version for work.

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BornAgainNatural2012;17870509[/USER]]I have a question for those that have kinky twist? How do you moisturize and wash your hair with them? I'm thinking that a liquid moisturizer can be used but then to wash your hair wouldn't the twist become loose? Please let me know, I'm thinking of getting it done soon.

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Fhrizzball said:

I told myself I wouldn't do it again, but thanks to @BraunSugar I put in some minitwists. They took me around 10 hours to do though.

I attempted a tension blowout a few days earlier so I did them on that and it seemed that it came out smoother and lay way better than if I did it on stretched hair. They really remind me of Senegalese twists though so I think this will be my method from now on if this doesn't turn on to be a disaster.

I wet the ends so they'll curl nicely but I'm on the fence if I want to wash them as that's usually when the tangling and breakage begins even if I braid it up before.

Hopefully they'll last for at least a month.

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bebezazueta said:

Oh my Lord! I had the worst headaches last week. I used an ouch less ponytail holder for my buns & the weight of my hair pulled so hard, the tension gave me a headache. How do I know this? Well I took the ponytail holder out & headache was gone. I'll have to find other ways to bun cause my hair is thriving on the bunning regimen. I have good hair day pins? And they work fine but I need 4 to secure my bun. I relax in 3 weeks & can't wait to see progress!

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Fhrizzball said:

I told myself I wouldn't do it again, but thanks to @BraunSugar I put in some minitwists. They took me around 10 hours to do though.

I attempted a tension blowout a few days earlier so I did them on that and it seemed that it came out smoother and lay way better than if I did it on stretched hair. They really remind me of Senegalese twists though so I think this will be my method from now on if this doesn't turn on to be a disaster.

I wet the ends so they'll curl nicely but I'm on the fence if I want to wash them as that's usually when the tangling and breakage begins even if I braid it up before.

Hopefully they'll last for at least a month.

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BraunSugar said:

@Fhrizzball Where are the pics???

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virtuenow said:

Thank you g.lo . I use Natural Soliel's technique (link below). I get a lot of compliments on it-- but no one thinks it's real. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ucC_dc8JvSw

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Victoria44 said:

@g.lo thank you!! I look forward to seeing your buns

I'm going to attempt eliminating all tools except my fingers starting today. Does anyone have suggestions on how to do this efficiently? Detangling already takes me 2.5 hours with a comb.

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BraunSugar said:

REMEMBER: No hiding your hair! No wigs, no weaves, no extensions, etc.


This challenge is for twist, braids, and buns on your own hair. Using these low manipulation and protective styles, we aim to retain the growth we achieve over a three month period.

Twists: 2 strand twists, flat twists, 2 strand flat twists, 3 strand twists, coils, bantu knots

Braids: Box braids & mini braids on your hair, plaits, cornrows, french braids, etc.

Buns: Any kind of bun or updo. We want our ends to be protected and tucked away!

RULES:

1. All styles must be done with your hair exclusively.
2. Your hair must be in twist, braids or bunned for at least 5 consecutive days.
3. You can wear your hair out for up to 3 days after taking your twists out (like in twist-outs, afros, wash and go, etc). [If you need to amend your restyling time, let us know in your initial post! A 3-day turnaround may not be feasible for your schedule and lifestyle.]
4. Check in when you restyle your hair, or at least every 2 weeks since the challenge is short.
5. When you restyle give us an update. (regimen, style, moisturizing secrets, etc.)
6. Post a picture of your hair at the beginning of the challenge and at the end.
7. The challenge will be from January 1, 2013 – March 31, 2013.
8. You will have 1 pass during the challenge to cover you for a week.
9. Heat is allowed in this challenge. Be sure to use a heat protectant and the lowest setting possible for your hair. Remember to be careful! We do not want to damage our hair for the styling purposes of this challenge.

REMEMBER: No hiding your hair! No wigs, no weaves, no extensions, etc.

Feel free to join at any time.

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Start by Sharing:

1. What is your primary style (twists, braids, bunning)?
-twists

2. What is your style maintenance regimen?
-twist left in for 6 days, then take down on day 7 to wash ect. Then back in twists.

3. Are you natural, relaxed, transitioning?
Natural

4. What do you hope to achieve from the challenge?
To keep the scissors out of my hands & hair to retain more length.

5. After wearing your hair out will you restyle after [Pick One] 2 days or 3 days?
-I don't normally wear my hair out. Maybe 10 days all summer/fall total do I indulge in "out" styles.

6. Include Starting Pic.
This is the 1st pic after 4-5 inch cut

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virtuenow said:

@Victoria44 I can't believe you gave up the comb. You caused me to pick the comb back up w/your detangling tips to me. I was using a finger only method and it took longer. And I was definitely pulling my hair out w/a heavy & frustrated hand.

I incorporated a jumbo seamless widetooth comb and a spritz bottle and can get the job done in under an hour. I do not do deep detangling. It's more of a simple de-shedding focused routine. I get the comb through the section once-- and then use my fingers to pull all the loose strands out of that section. I had to force myself to not overcomb and be super gentle.

I do the steps exactly how you described, except I do not touch or section off any hair w/o spritzing that section first...let the water absorb (section off), then slather the AO Gpb on, then twist that section.

It took a long time to learn a detangling routine that works, and I've spent months on this in order to get it right. So thank you so much. I am no longer in pain on wash day. It was also a good idea to do the de-shedding before the wash. I've learned so much about detangling through trial and error, I think I can probably teach a class .

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[USER=3864 said:

lana[/USER];17895209]I guess I'm not doing this challenge right. I wear a bun for a few days and then wash and retwist overnight and then wear a twist out for a few days and then repeat.

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lana said:

I guess I'm not doing this challenge right. I wear a bun for a few days and then wash and retwist overnight and then wear a twist out for a few days and then repeat.

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faithVA said:

You should read the first post to make sure you are within the rules of the challenge. You were so excited I didn't have the heart to tell you. I was hoping Braun Sugar would step it.

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lana said:

faithVA, BraunSugar - thanks for your responses ladies, I'm out of the challenge.

I like the effects of wearing a twist out too much to give it up. My hair is thriving this way so I'm going to stick with it, but thank you for the challenge. I learned that my hair can look beautiful without heat and it also retains length way easier without heat.

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