flyygirlll2
Lioness mane
I would like to be part of the challenge. I'd like to start roller setting my natural hair to see how that goes.
coilyhaircutie
Well-Known Member
Thanks toaster!
And I am definitely in for the 2017 challenge. Waist length here I come!!
coilyhaircutie
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Oooh how do you plan to do your hair now? Twist outs?
coilyhaircutie
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@Colocha Thanks for responding! It's a relief to know I'm not the only one who feels this way, but it's frustrating that this is something we have to go through. I've been tempted to dye a section of my hair (like highlights) just so I can monitor how much growth I get per month/assess how much is due to breakage. But then I think about how dying my hair could lead to breakage lol smh. It's a double-edged sword. Maybe my hair is finer than I thought. It doesn't take much to break it. You're right, patience is key. It's just so easy to get impatient when I see people with shorter hair quickly & easily overtake me in length......with half the effort I'm putting in lol smh@coilyhaircutie, popping in from lurking because I never quite got sets and now I don't even have access to rollers for several months, lol.
I definitely feel that way. I'm not sure about my growth rate but I retain maybe 3 inches on average per year. I know it's because I have to trim. I have fine, kinky strands and I protective style and moisturize constantly but I know my strand thickness means inevitable breakage.
I don't cry over trims anymore because of that. If I see a split I just snip it because I know it'd just get worse.
You have to be so patient with this hair type.
Colocha
acne cream and afro dreams
No problem! I totally commiserate with the struggle.
At my med. school there's an Indian (West Indies Indian) girl that lives across the hall. She cut her hip length hair to chin length last year.
She straightens it pretty much daily (with a wet to dry iron, no less) and always wears it out. It's now APL.
It's like some people don't even know breakage.
ElevatedEnergy
Rooted Yet Flowing
Hey Sis! I put my hair in a few braids after washing with perm rods on the last 6-8 inches to keep them stretched. I keep the braids in until the next wash day. I'm on the grow again trying to get to Classic length within the next 2 years so I'm trying to do as little to my hair as possible.
I still plan on setting every 3 months to enjoy wearing my hair down in between my braid sessions though.
MileHighDiva
A+ Hair Care Queen
Teaching em to set young:
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coilyhaircutie
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Hey ladies - did a permrod set on Sunday, this time with larger, green rollers. I like this set better. The curls are looser and more natural.
I lost less hair this time too. Maybe I lost more hair last time because it was my first set in months-
Night time care - spritz water in my hand, distribute on my ends and along the hair shaft. I apply enough water so that my hair is hydrated, but not so much that the curls start the frizz out. Apply my homemade whipped cocoa butter & aloe vera gel mix to seal. Then I put my hair into 4 loose buns with satin scrunchies and do one big bantu knot in the middle of my head LOL so that the curls are nice and full in the middle of my head. So far, so good.
As far as my internal health goes, I decided to make two concrete lifestyle changes. I used to workout once a week, now I've started working out for 30 minutes every other day. I'm going on vacation in the islands in February and I want to smile and take beach pics without sucking in lol. I also started drinking bone marrow broth (using beef bones) in the morning for breakfast – without the meat (just bones). I've been a vegetarian for 9 years, and I don't plan on starting to eat meat again, but my naturopath suggested that I start drinking bone broth to improve my immune system, overall health and jumpstart my protein intake. Bone broth is rich in protein (great for overall body health, hair and nails) and collagen (great for skin). I'm starting my 2017 new year's resolution early this year. I want to be the best me I can be, and that begins now.
I lost less hair this time too. Maybe I lost more hair last time because it was my first set in months-
Night time care - spritz water in my hand, distribute on my ends and along the hair shaft. I apply enough water so that my hair is hydrated, but not so much that the curls start the frizz out. Apply my homemade whipped cocoa butter & aloe vera gel mix to seal. Then I put my hair into 4 loose buns with satin scrunchies and do one big bantu knot in the middle of my head LOL so that the curls are nice and full in the middle of my head. So far, so good.
As far as my internal health goes, I decided to make two concrete lifestyle changes. I used to workout once a week, now I've started working out for 30 minutes every other day. I'm going on vacation in the islands in February and I want to smile and take beach pics without sucking in lol. I also started drinking bone marrow broth (using beef bones) in the morning for breakfast – without the meat (just bones). I've been a vegetarian for 9 years, and I don't plan on starting to eat meat again, but my naturopath suggested that I start drinking bone broth to improve my immune system, overall health and jumpstart my protein intake. Bone broth is rich in protein (great for overall body health, hair and nails) and collagen (great for skin). I'm starting my 2017 new year's resolution early this year. I want to be the best me I can be, and that begins now.
coilyhaircutie
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Also, I'm thinking of buying some high-quality extensions. The clip ins I got waaay back earlier this year was a fail LOL. They were way too shiny, and it was obvious it wasn't my hair when I put them in. Dry shampoo didn't help either, so I gave them away. Does anyone know of decent quality, inexpensive 3c/4a type hair extension/clip ins? The cheapest I can find online is $180: https://www.curlyheaven.com/products/coily-curl?variant=25554813251
These look great, but $200 is a lot of money. I want to use them to make buns. My plan is to put my moisturized natural hair in a bun, then wrap the wig hair around it so my real hair stays nice and quenched inside.
These look great, but $200 is a lot of money. I want to use them to make buns. My plan is to put my moisturized natural hair in a bun, then wrap the wig hair around it so my real hair stays nice and quenched inside.
MileHighDiva
A+ Hair Care Queen
@coilyhaircutie, nice set. Happy to hear you're losing less hair. Good that you're starting your lifestyle changes now and not waiting for New Years. Are you making your own beef broth? Or, are you buying it from Sprouts or Whole Foods?
ElevatedEnergy
Rooted Yet Flowing
@coilyhaircutie @bluenvy Lovely sets Ladies!
Janet'
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MileHighDiva
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undercover travel set turned out awesome.
Janet'
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@Daina 
Aww, shucks! Thanks so much!
@MileHighDiva Yasssss! It really did turn out great! And we had such a nice time!! I'm so glad that I had the opportunity to go
Aww, shucks! Thanks so much!@MileHighDiva Yasssss! It really did turn out great! And we had such a nice time!! I'm so glad that I had the opportunity to go
coilyhaircutie
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@MileHighDiva I'm making it myself! I got the recipe from my momma. I bought the bones from the farmer's market (since its grass fed, healthier cows), cost only $3.50. I added zucchini, celery (mmm), garlic (for flavor), carrots, and spices (salt, pepper, garlic powder). Cooked in the pressure cooker for a couple hours. It's a very simple
Broth. And you know what...this is going to sound crazy but I'm seeing results already in my nails! I painted my nails on Saturday, & today I noticed my manicure was looking horrible...the tips were fine, but there was a lot of new growth at the bottom making my mani look off. Who knows, maybe my hair is having a growth spurt too. I haven't measured yet bc I don't drive myself crazy lol. I'll do a length check in December
coilyhaircutie
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Wow Australia looks beautiful!! Amazing shots. And I love the hair. Fantastic curls!
coilyhaircutie
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Thanks @lulu97 ^_^
MileHighDiva
A+ Hair Care Queen
Sounds yummy!
toaster
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Phew. Was going to push hair day back to tomorrow, but I got it done. Went smoothly too. I only use 16 rollers. My mom said I should be using at least 24. I'm sure my hair would dry faster and my roots would be smoother, but that seems like more work.
ElevatedEnergy
Rooted Yet Flowing
Purchased some new rollers...lots of them...as in a little over 100. 
ElevatedEnergy
Rooted Yet Flowing
coilyhaircutie
Well-Known Member
Wow just 16! How do you manage that with so much hair? Do you use hair ties at the roots to keep them from getting puffy? I'd love to find a way to cut down my setting time
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