Fhrizzball
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I have about 7 inches to WL so I don't know if that's possible for me but I'll join anyhow. Will post pictures in December.
Waist Length 2014
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I have about 7 inches to WL so I don't know if that's possible for me but I'll join anyhow. Will post pictures in December.
ElevatedEnergy
Rooted Yet Flowing
What were your most worn styles this year? Mine were hands down roller sets! But I also love my hair pressed straight (and the styles I can achieve while pressed like smooth bantu knots/flexi rods) and last but not least..senegalese twists.
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5'1 and a half!ElevatedEnergy
Rooted Yet Flowing
Angelbean
Well-Known Member
hi ladies I am new to the forum and am all in for this challenge!
I shampoo 2x a month with a shikiai shampoo bar henna 2x a month and DC over night and my only style is two strand twists..... I am not a styler AT ALL!! lol I think I am a little past bsl but will add pictures of where my hair is now within a week or so!
I shampoo 2x a month with a shikiai shampoo bar henna 2x a month and DC over night and my only style is two strand twists..... I am not a styler AT ALL!! lol I think I am a little past bsl but will add pictures of where my hair is now within a week or so!
Saludable84
Better Late Than Ugly
Saludable84 , you're hair is SOOOOO thick!!It's awesome!!
I love love my hair so much. . . And I literally just realized that tomorrow's my nappiversary!! 6 years! It's been 6 years since my BC!! WOW!
I forgot what I came in here to post about.
Thank You!!!!
Listen, I secretly stalk you in the WNG thread and your Fotki
Im watching them curls make a downward spiral 
ckisland
Well-Known Member
Thank You!!!!
Listen, I secretly stalk you in the WNG thread and your Fotki
Awwwww thank you
!!!!!
Shadiyah
Well-Known Member
Sprinkl3s I have something for you to use it is called lock and twist gel from ORS and it works just fine for me. I could never have twist before using this product. I do redo my hair every week because I like the neat look and if I do anything to my scalp or co wash my twist is coming out and that is fine with me because I am a person who can not keep their hands out of their hair so at least this makes me wait all week because I do lol. I was doing it every 4 days or so but now it will stay with no problem. I am a wash n go queen that is how I keep my hair everyday until now. plus I am trying to grow out my gray so I am trying to leave the henna alone for now and this will make me stop. I just want to see my gray again, I love henna.
Theresamonet
Well-Known Member
Ultimate Goal: Hip Length
Regimen:
How many inches do you have to go to get to WL: 6-7
Natural/Relaxed/Other: Relaxed/texturized
Tips/Tricks: May incorporate Ayurvedic elements back into my regimen.
Issues or difficulties you're having:
Laziness. I know all the things I should be doing (I've been here long enough); I just can't bother to do them.
Indecisiveness. Could have been WL-- maybe even HL years ago, had I not Big chopped and transitioned 3-4 times.
Regimen:
- Wash Weekly.
- DC (Moisture and Protein) Weekly.
- Co-Wash mid week
- Moisturize and seal, at least every other day.
- Wear buns Mostly
- Dust split ends regularly (I have a lot
)
How many inches do you have to go to get to WL: 6-7
Natural/Relaxed/Other: Relaxed/texturized
Tips/Tricks: May incorporate Ayurvedic elements back into my regimen.
Issues or difficulties you're having:
Laziness. I know all the things I should be doing (I've been here long enough); I just can't bother to do them.
Indecisiveness. Could have been WL-- maybe even HL years ago, had I not Big chopped and transitioned 3-4 times.
Theresamonet
Well-Known Member
dwells1210
New Member
Probably my librarian style. Twist each side back and into a bun. I don't even have any pictures because it looks bad an I know it!
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NGraceO
Well-Known Member
Hey Guys!! I didn't even think I was anywhere near my Waist Length Goal, so I am super excited to join this challenge!!!
Ultimate Goal: Waist Length unstretched, although I think that won't happen until 2015. Therefore, For 2014, I will let my goal be Waist Length, Stretched. Once I get there to WL unstretched, I won't know what to do with myself lol.
Goal Month:December 2014.
Regimen: Until I reach my goal, I will be hiding my hair in braids or full weaves (my eyes are on the priiiiiiize!), since this year is ALL about retention, and I don't want to take any chances. When in braids, I will be washing (possibly deep conditioning) every two weeks, and moisturizing daily. When in weaves, I will be washing and deep conditioning weekly, and keeping my hair in dooky twists in-between under the wigs. Now to find some great wigs.
How many inches do you have to go to get to WL: About six inches
Natural/Relaxed/Other:Texlaxed, doing 6 month stretches, and currently 3 months post.
Tips/Tricks: Idk lol....just started using hydrolyzed keratin, but I'll wait until I see the long-term results before considering it a "trick"
Issues or difficulties you're having: Retaining my ends that suffered from my damaging past hair-care habits. Trying to retain them without them constantly splitting has been hell so far, and inhibiting my hair progress.
Starting Pic:
Ultimate Goal: Waist Length unstretched, although I think that won't happen until 2015. Therefore, For 2014, I will let my goal be Waist Length, Stretched. Once I get there to WL unstretched, I won't know what to do with myself lol.
Goal Month:December 2014.
Regimen: Until I reach my goal, I will be hiding my hair in braids or full weaves (my eyes are on the priiiiiiize!), since this year is ALL about retention, and I don't want to take any chances. When in braids, I will be washing (possibly deep conditioning) every two weeks, and moisturizing daily. When in weaves, I will be washing and deep conditioning weekly, and keeping my hair in dooky twists in-between under the wigs. Now to find some great wigs.
How many inches do you have to go to get to WL: About six inches
Natural/Relaxed/Other:Texlaxed, doing 6 month stretches, and currently 3 months post.
Tips/Tricks: Idk lol....just started using hydrolyzed keratin, but I'll wait until I see the long-term results before considering it a "trick"
Issues or difficulties you're having: Retaining my ends that suffered from my damaging past hair-care habits. Trying to retain them without them constantly splitting has been hell so far, and inhibiting my hair progress.
Starting Pic:
ElevatedEnergy
Rooted Yet Flowing
This week's style: half up (bun) half down. I just grabbed twists so it's kinda lopsided and I don't even care. I'm supposed to be washing this week but meh I swear I have no will power to do so. When I do, they will be back in this style though.
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ElevatedEnergy
Rooted Yet Flowing
I've been very boring this year; especially since relaxing. Mostly messy buns.
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Forget the bun girl, you are GAWGUS!
ElevatedEnergy
Rooted Yet Flowing
Hey Guys!! I didn't even think I was anywhere near my Waist Length Goal, so I am super excited to join this challenge!!!
Ultimate Goal: Waist Length unstretched, although I think that won't happen until 2015. Therefore, For 2014, I will let my goal be Waist Length, Stretched. Once I get there to WL unstretched, I won't know what to do with myself lol.
Goal Month:December 2014.
Regimen: Until I reach my goal, I will be hiding my hair in braids or full weaves (my eyes are on the priiiiiiize!), since this year is ALL about retention, and I don't want to take any chances. When in braids, I will be washing (possibly deep conditioning) every two weeks, and moisturizing daily. When in weaves, I will be washing and deep conditioning weekly, and keeping my hair in dooky twists in-between under the wigs. Now to find some great wigs.
How many inches do you have to go to get to WL: About six inches
Natural/Relaxed/Other:Texlaxed, doing 6 month stretches, and currently 3 months post.
Tips/Tricks: Idk lol....just started using hydrolyzed keratin, but I'll wait until I see the long-term results before considering it a "trick"
Issues or difficulties you're having: Retaining my ends that suffered from my damaging past hair-care habits. Trying to retain them without them constantly splitting has been hell so far, and inhibiting my hair progress.
Starting Pic:
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Love that regimen! Pretty similar to mine right now. We are gonna be there in no time. *E high five*
Froreal3
haulin hard in the paint
Ok, so I took these two week old twists out. I went ahead and shampooed with Shea Moisture Coconut & Hibiscus Shampoo, did a protein treatment with Komaza Protein Strengthener, Dced with SD Chocolate Bliss, then used Hairveda Whipped Creme Ends Hydration and sealed with Hairitage Hydration's Carrot Cake Frosting. Hair is in a bunch of large twists that I will make into smaller twists. On Saturday or Sunday I will wear a twist out.
Hair is in a bunch of large twists that I will make into smaller twists. On Saturday or Sunday I will wear a twist out.
NGraceO
Well-Known Member
I hope so!! So I take it your a weaver/ wigger? If so, I need tips! I'm so nervous about my wig looking like a wig....In the past my full head weave have looked just as such: full head weaves. I want it to look as natural as possible.
NGraceO
Theresamonet
Well-Known Member
ElevatedEnergy
Rooted Yet Flowing
NGraceO
I don't wear wigs but I like weaves (with a tiny bit of hair left out for blending) and senegalese twists. If i had to choose one, it would def be the sengelase twists because I have easier access to my scalp.
Weaves are done by my normal hair stylist and maintained by her as well. I normally go every 3 weeks for her to wash, condition and style it. I will moisturize the braids underneath maybe twice a week though. I prefer bob style weaves. I'll add a picture below of the last one she installed. I used hair from indianhaircompany.com
Senegalese twists are also done at the salon (but a different one) by a braider. I prefer those long. The ones I have in now are waist length when pulled forward but hip length if all towards the back. I wash them once a month and spritz with braid spray a few times a week.
I know some people are all DIY and I applaud that but I love going to the salon. The only style I do on my own are roller sets or just maintain the styles I get done at the salon. So I get a lot of help. lol
I don't wear wigs but I like weaves (with a tiny bit of hair left out for blending) and senegalese twists. If i had to choose one, it would def be the sengelase twists because I have easier access to my scalp.
Weaves are done by my normal hair stylist and maintained by her as well. I normally go every 3 weeks for her to wash, condition and style it. I will moisturize the braids underneath maybe twice a week though. I prefer bob style weaves. I'll add a picture below of the last one she installed. I used hair from indianhaircompany.com
Senegalese twists are also done at the salon (but a different one) by a braider. I prefer those long. The ones I have in now are waist length when pulled forward but hip length if all towards the back. I wash them once a month and spritz with braid spray a few times a week.
I know some people are all DIY and I applaud that but I love going to the salon. The only style I do on my own are roller sets or just maintain the styles I get done at the salon. So I get a lot of help. lol
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ElevatedEnergy
Rooted Yet Flowing
FINALLY had the energy to wash my senegalese twists. It has been one month since I had them installed and my first wash. Surprisingly they didn't frizz much after the wash...I think I'm going to push for 2 1/2 months instead of just 2 as planned. IDK...we shall see.
Washed with Kinky Curly Come Clean Shampoo
Conditioned with Enjoy Luxury Conditioner (my hair stylist uses this brand when I'm at the salon...smells delicious and makes my hair feel like silk)
Towel dried for about 45 minutes
Used Kinky Curly Knot Today as a leave in
Used a tiny bit of Kinky Curly Custard down the length just to ensure that as they finished drying that the frizz wouldn't take over.
Went back to my half up (bun) half down style that I mentioned upthread for the week.
Washed with Kinky Curly Come Clean Shampoo
Conditioned with Enjoy Luxury Conditioner (my hair stylist uses this brand when I'm at the salon...smells delicious and makes my hair feel like silk)
Towel dried for about 45 minutes
Used Kinky Curly Knot Today as a leave in
Used a tiny bit of Kinky Curly Custard down the length just to ensure that as they finished drying that the frizz wouldn't take over.
Went back to my half up (bun) half down style that I mentioned upthread for the week.
Duchess007
Well-Known Member
I want in!
Ultimate Goal: MBL unstretched, which I imagine will be WL, stretched. That goal may change if/when I get there.
Goal Month: December 2014. (I'm also in the 2015 challenge- I'm a slow grower!)
Regimen: Henna monthly, henna gloss biweekly, mud wash biweekly, cowash semi-weeekly, DC weekly. Protective styling with twists (1 week a month), braids (2 weeks a month), and buns (1 week a month). Other than VO5, I only use whole foods, oils, and botanicals on my hair. I have recipes in my album, if anyone wants to try them.
How many inches do you have to go to get to WL: ~7
Natural/Relaxed/Other: Natural
Tips/Tricks: Inversion has worked 50% of the time (I think just because of the scalp massage), so I'll probably keep at it for a while longer. I'm also meaning to try Megatek (I have a bottle of original formula, but keep forgetting about it). I may go back into synthetic braids for part of the year (6-8 weeks at a time). PS-ing has been a lifesaver.
Issues or difficulties you're having: STYLING.
Starting Pic:
Sent from my iPhone using LHCF
Ultimate Goal: MBL unstretched, which I imagine will be WL, stretched. That goal may change if/when I get there.
Goal Month: December 2014. (I'm also in the 2015 challenge- I'm a slow grower!)
Regimen: Henna monthly, henna gloss biweekly, mud wash biweekly, cowash semi-weeekly, DC weekly. Protective styling with twists (1 week a month), braids (2 weeks a month), and buns (1 week a month). Other than VO5, I only use whole foods, oils, and botanicals on my hair. I have recipes in my album, if anyone wants to try them.
How many inches do you have to go to get to WL: ~7
Natural/Relaxed/Other: Natural
Tips/Tricks: Inversion has worked 50% of the time (I think just because of the scalp massage), so I'll probably keep at it for a while longer. I'm also meaning to try Megatek (I have a bottle of original formula, but keep forgetting about it). I may go back into synthetic braids for part of the year (6-8 weeks at a time). PS-ing has been a lifesaver.
Issues or difficulties you're having: STYLING.
Starting Pic:
Sent from my iPhone using LHCF
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beauti
Well-Known Member
aw man i'm sick of these buns! Has it been a week since I washed my hair?? I deep conditioned but didnt shampoo the last time i washed so this wednesday I will be clarifying and straightening this bad boy. I'm itching to braid my hair but will wait another week or two but these buns gotta go! 
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