2017 Shoulder Length Challenge
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beingofserenity
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How do you do your buns?
faithVA
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Ahh I want to see. My hair still isn't quite long enough for a bun.
I know there is a way to wear buns without killing your edges. Are you pulling your hair too tight?
I usually just do them in the shower. Before I would do them tight and as my hair dried the nape and edges would be super tight and pulling. Now that I know better I do them really really loose because my hair is going to dry and shrink up. My hair slicks back pretty easily with the water and conditioner in the shower. Then when I get out I smooth gel over the hair to make it a little neater. I leave the ponytail part loose and wrap it around once and pin it down.
As soon as I came home last night I took it down. I was paranoid even though I was comfortable. I'll take a pic next time I do one. This will be included in my not so often lazy hair day rotation along with puffs.
Your hair is longer than mine I think. I would think you could do one. A small one at least. Mine is small too but still cute.
beingofserenity
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I'm guessing my hair is more coily while wet than yours, because while I can get my hair into a ponytail, it takes work. I wish I could just slick it back while in the shower. I've started doing my buns on dry stretched hair and I use edge control to make it neat. I didn't like the effects of gel. It dried my hair out instead of adding smoothness and shine. I also think it contributed to breakage.
@beingofserenity I use aloevera gel to help with the smoothness but I also have to use a lot because there's not as much hold. The plus is there's no caked up residue and no dry hair afterwards. Problem is I was running out too fast and I use the gel for my bantu knots too. Sometimes if I have it I'll add a tiny bit of eco styler on top to help. Yesterday I actually tried a bit of edge control. The blueberry bliss from curls was what I had on hand (I like the passion fruit one better) But for some reason that almost undid all the work the gel was doing. I don't think it works as well on wet hair.
beingofserenity
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I have aloe vera gel. I'll try it out at some point. I prefer edge control on dry hair. I've found that it works better too
Evolving78
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I have a hard time getting my hair into a slick ponytail/puff too. Came to the conclusion that my hair is highly dense in my crown area. that's why when I get braids, it takes longer to braid the crown/front/middle of my hair, since I have more strands in those areas. It's not that it's coarse, or curly. That part of my hair takes the longest to dry, the hardest to relax and color.
Do you think that could be for you too? I do better with side parts, front parts too. Hair going all back, doesn't work well. It take a lot to keep that part from breaking/drying out since it's so compacted.
beingofserenity
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Yep! Crown area is the densest part of my hair. Side and front parts are hard to because my hair isn't long enough there
faithVA
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I can do a struggle bun but I'm not going to be happy with that. That is definitely a recipe for breakage. And I definitely wouldn't do a wet bun because yeah when that hair starts shrinking my little brain power is pulled out through my hair follicles
I will visit bunning in the fall when I should have the length to throw one up pretty easy.
Can't wait to see your bun
Evolving78
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Yeah I have that same issue. I bun on dry hair and I use clips in the back on the sides to keep them pinned down. I use edge control, or a thick oil and my scarf.
beingofserenity
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So by the end of the year, I'd like to get down to one cleanser, one conditioner/leave-in, one deep conditioner, one moisturizer and clay.......wow, I hope I can do it. Part of my desire to get rid of like 50% of my stuff
Evolving78
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I will be using a sulfate free shampoo today, and will deep condition. I was gonna cowash just to add some moisture, but I have oil in my hair. I will semi air dry.
I had a little protective style going on, but I would have had to take it down to remoisturize. I got the heat on and it's really drying in here, so my hair needs to WATER! Lol
I had a little protective style going on, but I would have had to take it down to remoisturize. I got the heat on and it's really drying in here, so my hair needs to WATER! Lol
faithVA
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Nothing wrong with a little boring
It's cold here and I'm so glad to be home. I'm looking forward to having some hot chocolate, going to be early and sleeping in late.Maybe your monthly checks will surprise you.
So it does look like my hair grew a little and the rest of my hair looks like it might be trying to catch up with the tail. Maybe in a few months I'll be full neck length. Right now the tail is touching the bottom of my neck.
For the next few months I have to be strict with my regimen and try not to be hair lazy. It seems so easy for me to have a set back. Wearing that bun last weekend and a headband 2 days this week looks like it caused some thinning already! Crazy. I have a thin spot right behind my right ear that was not there last week.
For the next few months I have to be strict with my regimen and try not to be hair lazy. It seems so easy for me to have a set back. Wearing that bun last weekend and a headband 2 days this week looks like it caused some thinning already! Crazy. I have a thin spot right behind my right ear that was not there last week.
Evolving78
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What styling options are you going to use to get you through?
I'm thinking about that right now. Twisting worked well to get my nape to grow in. I might give those a go now and see if I can get a wearable go to style. No stress on the hair and less manipulation. Might also start roller setting again for stretched hair.
beingofserenity
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Cowashed with a silicone conditioner 
The protein treatment made my hair so much easier to deal with. It prevents ny hair from tangling and makes it super easy to handle. I thought thag I could only use all natural products, but I might just need to use protein/cholesterol regularly. There is a lady on here who deep conditions with africas best hair mayo like every week. I think I am going to try that out. Maybe deep condition twice a week alternating between protein and moisture? Idk...
Oh, and I almost bought a new leave in, but I forces myself to wait until I've used up the little bit that I still have. Really trying to only buy to replace.
The protein treatment made my hair so much easier to deal with. It prevents ny hair from tangling and makes it super easy to handle. I thought thag I could only use all natural products, but I might just need to use protein/cholesterol regularly. There is a lady on here who deep conditions with africas best hair mayo like every week. I think I am going to try that out. Maybe deep condition twice a week alternating between protein and moisture? Idk...
Oh, and I almost bought a new leave in, but I forces myself to wait until I've used up the little bit that I still have. Really trying to only buy to replace.
KiWiStyle
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I decided today would be the day I flat iron my hair just to to see what's going on with it. The last time I had heat on my hair it didn't turn out to well, it was hard, dry, dull and ugly and wouldn't get straight. Well after six plus months of deliberate changes to my regimen, I'm happy to report that my hair got straight! It is healthy and hydrated!
Also I thought I'd mention that I'M SHOULDER LENGTH!!!!! I'm so shocked because I've been doing regular trims this entire time! I expected a nice length but not this,
Sorry but I'm not doing any reveals until our official length check so no pictures. I don't like my hair down because it makes my long face appear longer. It's now in a cute & effortless updo AND I didn't have to stretch and pull my hair to make it happen.
Doing my happy dance...almost makes me want to be a straight hair natural...ALMOST, lol.
Also I thought I'd mention that I'M SHOULDER LENGTH!!!!! I'm so shocked because I've been doing regular trims this entire time! I expected a nice length but not this,
Sorry but I'm not doing any reveals until our official length check so no pictures. I don't like my hair down because it makes my long face appear longer. It's now in a cute & effortless updo AND I didn't have to stretch and pull my hair to make it happen.
Doing my happy dance...almost makes me want to be a straight hair natural...ALMOST, lol.
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beingofserenity
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KiWiStyle
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I'm almost convinced the collagen is what grew mine soo fast. I noticed during the last 2-3 wash days, my hair just felt thick when I wrapped my fingers around a large section. I really can't explain it but it felt different in a good way. Today confirmed the thicker and longer and rapid growth. Definitely give it at least two months as you said.
beingofserenity
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girl......you just made me buy collagen. what brand do you use???
sigh...im not great at sticking to taking vitamins
lol..
KiWiStyle
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Yayy!! Can't wait to see
Thanks, I can't wait to reveal!
KiWiStyle
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Lol, I'm tripping out over here! Everything that Rene over at Komaza Care said would happen when I follow her regimen is coming to fruition. Big, long and healthy hair...my hair was uber big when I blow dried it, shocking.
I use Zint Collagen Hydrolysate (bovine/beef). I order straight from their website, it is non gmo, rBGH free, no additives, and from grass fed bovine.
I hear Great Lakes brand is excellent as well.
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faithVA
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Congratulations. So you are doing a reveal in April? Looking forward to it.
