Hip Tbl & Beyond Challenge 2018
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MzSwift
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beauti
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Chicoro
5 Year Shea Anniversary: Started Dec 16th, 2016!
A magnificent head of long, glorious, afro-textured hair. Just gorgeous!
YvetteWithJoy
On break
faithVA
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Very nice! I remember when the locs were coming out. It's been a nice journey.
YvetteWithJoy
On break
Wash day went on and on today. I was not brisk! Part of the reason was that I tried several new things.
Hair is neatly twisted under this wig. I am trying to get a wavy/curly wig to work on me. Normally they look HUGE, thus look wiggy, and make my head look HUGE.
P.S. I applied Jakeala's Shiloh Hair Balm (ayurvedic) to my ends today for the first time. The customized scent, the performance, the ingredients . . . just
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Hair is neatly twisted under this wig. I am trying to get a wavy/curly wig to work on me. Normally they look HUGE, thus look wiggy, and make my head look HUGE.
P.S. I applied Jakeala's Shiloh Hair Balm (ayurvedic) to my ends today for the first time. The customized scent, the performance, the ingredients . . . just
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beauti
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I'm on day 6 of a 10 day smoothie diet, modified. I allow myself a salad meal per day. This is what I put in my smoothies: spinach, apples,carrots,beets (along with leaves), cilantro or parsley(alternate),lemon juice,ground flaxseed,and water.
So far I've lost 5 pounds!
I'm 7 lbs away from my goal weight. I didn't start working out yet but I will today and hopefully I can get closer to my goal.
So far I've lost 5 pounds!
I'm 7 lbs away from my goal weight. I didn't start working out yet but I will today and hopefully I can get closer to my goal.
Alma Petra
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Evolving78
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This is very doable for me. I have everything and I love salad. I need to lose 7 pounds.I'm on day 6 of a 10 day smoothie diet, modified. I allow myself a salad meal per day. This is what I put in my smoothies: spinach, apples,carrots,beets (along with leaves), cilantro or parsley(alternate),lemon juice,ground flaxseed,and water.
So far I've lost 5 pounds!
beauti
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Go on girl!
you can do it! I planned on doing just smoothies all three meals but after 2nd day I said heyall naw! I needed to chew at least one meal! So now I look forward to that one meal. And honestly I'm never hungry. I have cravings here and there but the smoothies keep me full.I was craving meat the other day and settled on sauteed mushrooms and onions over baby leaf spinach
Think I will make that for dinner tonight! Yesterday I made sauteed kale with scrambled eggs So yeah just be creative and as long as you're not overly strict it won't be a torturous 10 days 
Evolving78
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I will give it a go! I need a scale too! It’s dangerous not to have a scale in the house! LolGo on girl!
I was craving meat the other day and settled on sauteed mushrooms and onions over baby leaf spinach
ElevatedEnergy
Rooted Yet Flowing
JosieLynn
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I've started working out recently so I've decided to use this protective style to keep my hair up and out the way for 2 weeks. I do it on freshly washed hair and then just take down if/when necessary for a refresh. I'm hoping I can survive with exercising at least 3X a week. I'm not a terrible head sweater so it shouldn't get irritated too fast.
snoop
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So on Sunday I realized that I'm getting "fluffier". Husband agrees that I look bigger now than I did a month ago. My weight hasn't gone up so it's bloat. I realize that I have been consuming a ton of store-bought nuts in one form or another in the past few weeks. Yesterday, I decided to cut them out and I've started drinking roasted dandelion root tea in hopes to alleviate the bloating. I need to find healthy, but filling snacks. I get so hungry in the evenings and cutting calories is not really an option since I'm breast feeding.
On the hair front, I think either today or tomorrow is my 6 year anniversary on this hair journey!
I didn't think I'd make it this long or that my progress would have been this great. Prior to, the longest that my hair would grow was SL/CBL as a natural and even shorter relaxed. My hair was damaged and unhealthy. I thought that I could maybe get to full shoulder and have healthy hair but it kept growing! So thanks to everyone on the boards for all of the help and wisdom over the years because without you all I couldn't have done it!
On the hair front, I think either today or tomorrow is my 6 year anniversary on this hair journey!
I didn't think I'd make it this long or that my progress would have been this great. Prior to, the longest that my hair would grow was SL/CBL as a natural and even shorter relaxed. My hair was damaged and unhealthy. I thought that I could maybe get to full shoulder and have healthy hair but it kept growing! So thanks to everyone on the boards for all of the help and wisdom over the years because without you all I couldn't have done it!
flyygirlll2
Lioness mane
Hi Ladies,
Just a little hair update. I straightened my hair last night (of course my hair poofed up) and ended up having to do a deep trim
I thought I had theses ssk’s under control but I was dead wrong 
. Anyway, I’m at bottom of my bra strap at this point.
Just a little hair update. I straightened my hair last night (of course my hair poofed up) and ended up having to do a deep trim
I thought I had theses ssk’s under control but I was dead wrong . Anyway, I’m at bottom of my bra strap at this point. 
AgeinATL
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That thickness tho! 
I know that it sucks to have to chop but your hair still looks amazing! I hope that you find way to reduce those SSKs and when you do, tag me!!!
@flyygirlll2
I know that it sucks to have to chop but your hair still looks amazing! I hope that you find way to reduce those SSKs and when you do, tag me!!!
@flyygirlll2
flyygirlll2
Lioness mane
@AgeinATL Thank you.it feels like my hair keeps getting bigger which lord knows I don’t need lol.
Girlllll, I’m sad that wearing my hair in its natural state even stretched still causes ssk’s. I don’t know if it’s a texture thing or what because the majority of my strands are wiry. I’ve pretty much cut all the growth I had so far this year. At first I was roller setting but I have a hard time getting my hair smooth so I gave up.
I purchased a new blow dryer so I’m going to try blow drying from now on.
Girlllll, I’m sad that wearing my hair in its natural state even stretched still causes ssk’s. I don’t know if it’s a texture thing or what because the majority of my strands are wiry. I’ve pretty much cut all the growth I had so far this year. At first I was roller setting but I have a hard time getting my hair smooth so I gave up.
I purchased a new blow dryer so I’m going to try blow drying from now on.
YvetteWithJoy
On break
I'm in your same boat, @flyygirlll2. I so resonate with the bolded.
I've been cutting out the SSKs and leaving my hair twisted all the time, under a wig. It makes me sad that I can't wear a ponytail puff without a strong likelihood of SSKs. Lately I've found myself snipping somewhat often, to get rid of the SSKs.
I invested in an ayurvedic "grease" (Jakeala Shiloh Hair Balm) that contains beeswax, shea butter, etc. I apply it to my ends to smooth them when I'm installing twists. I'll see if that helps reduce the SSKs.
Also, I just purchased a gel that is supposed to make my hair "crunchy." Naptural85 really talked up its super duper strong hold in her 2015 favorites video, and another member her recommends it for crunch. I'm hoping that using it for my twists will reduce tangling. I might even try a puff or wash and go with it! I'll see how it fares!
flyygirlll2
Lioness mane
@YvetteWithJoy Hopefully the gel will work it out for you in reducing tangles/knots.
tapioca_pudding
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I did a damp bun this morning because I was rushing. Dh was like, Your bun looks bigger. So I immediately looked in the mirror lol and it is looking a bit fuller.
This is a struggle bun to you long haired beauties in here, but for my fine, relatively short hair I'll take it:
Now I just need it to grow about 5 times this size.
This is a struggle bun to you long haired beauties in here, but for my fine, relatively short hair I'll take it:
Now I just need it to grow about 5 times this size.
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beauti
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@flyygirlll2 your hair is so lush and thick 
why did you have to do a deep trim? are the ssks causing major issues like tangling and breakage? Cause if not girrlll....let them be 
I've come to realize that as long as those suckas dont cause any of the above, we can co-exist. I keep my hair hydrated and keep it moving. My focus is length though so they dont bother me
why did you have to do a deep trim? are the ssks causing major issues like tangling and breakage? Cause if not girrlll....let them be I've come to realize that as long as those suckas dont cause any of the above, we can co-exist. I keep my hair hydrated and keep it moving. My focus is length though so they dont bother me
beauti
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@tapioca_pudding your wet bun looks juicy to me! 
Nice and shiny too. I used to wet bun and got great results back in the day. What products did you use?
Nice and shiny too. I used to wet bun and got great results back in the day. What products did you use?
flyygirlll2
Lioness mane
@beauti Thank you. Yes, unfortunately they cause tangling and split ends. At first I ignored them but then it became worse so I’ve been cutting ever since.
I’ve already measured that I’ve cut 5 inches this year... so I’m over it and will just have to blow dry it from now on and see how that fares.
I’ve already measured that I’ve cut 5 inches this year... so I’m over it and will just have to blow dry it from now on and see how that fares.
beauti
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Oh ok in that case yeah....they had to go
Stretching is key so blow drying should work. Also, products that will keep them from rubbing. But look at all the hair you still have despite cutting 5 inches chile.... 
flyygirlll2
Lioness mane
Oh ok in that case yeah....they had to go
I’m praying that blow drying on low heat/cool will be the answer to this problem. Sealing worked to a certain extent but I need my hair to be very stretched.
Lol, that is one positive thing at least. I would have been past WL by now if it wasn’t for all the cutting. Next year though I’ll hopefully make up for it.
tapioca_pudding
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Thanks!!@tapioca_pudding your wet bun looks juicy to me!
I remember wet bunning was huge back in the day but my crown always suffers breakage because it's my weakest section. I can't find a hair tie that would prevent damage. So I only do it in rush situations such as today. But it's hella convenient and easy....Oh so I used the Aphogee leave-in in the pink bottle after cowashing, then added Qhemet Biologics AOHC mainly to my ends. I use Wetline gel to smooth my edges.
ElevatedEnergy
Rooted Yet Flowing
Hi Ladies,
Just a little hair update. I straightened my hair last night (of course my hair poofed up) and ended up having to do a deep trim
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@flyygirlll2 Good Lawd A Mercy...that thick hair is killing me ever so sweetly and softly.
I'm so sorry those ssk's are being naughty and causing you to cut. After you stretch your hair, what styles are you wearing to maintain until your next wash day?
flyygirlll2
Lioness mane
@flyygirlll2 Good Lawd A Mercy...that thick hair is killing me ever so sweetly and softly.
I'm so sorry those ssk's are being naughty and causing you to cut. After you stretch your hair, what styles are you wearing to maintain until your next wash day?
Thank you
. I always either braid it or twist it into a bun or pinned around my head. Those styles do stretch my hair but since it’s still textured, I still get tangles/knots regardless.Similar threads
