Hip Tbl & Beyond Challenge 2018
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CurlyRy
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Gunna get this initial post out the way so I can start posting ramblings about my current hair situation lol
Current length:
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from Dec. 30, 2017
Regimen:
I don't have a set regimen at all. I adjust my hair routine to my life and that isn't always regular :/
Maybe I'll get back in the groove of things soon. I usually space out my washes a lot so I like styling my hair in styles that last for a long while and that I can use to transform into another style.
Exact goal length: Waist length (natural hair just stretched and not straightened) I'm not sure how much actual length that will be, probably below my butt
Plans to help you achieve your goal:
Baby my ends (moisturize with a cream conditioner and baggy if possible), spritz hair daily and only wear hair out no more than once or two times a week (I gotta go back to being strict
)
List any vitamins/supplements you are taking: slowly getting back into MSM now. And I would like to ultimately start back taking on a consistent basis, liquid biotin, Chlorella/Spirulina, and a daily vitamin.
Your ends care regimen to keep them healthy:
Spritz daily, a minimum of two times a week set with conditioner and seal with an oil, baggy when possible, and keep hair up five to six days out of the week.
Trimming/Dusting/S&D'ing schedule/routine:
I just got done trimming quite a bit, but my hair needed it. I actually dust every time I wash/style my hair. I think it might be a biiit excessive so I might cut back on that a bit...maybe..
Top 10 products: Shea butter, Denorex shampoo (a must for me since I use heavy oils and butters and I usually go for a long while in between washes), and for styling Cantu coconut curling cream
Current length:
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from Dec. 30, 2017
Regimen:
I don't have a set regimen at all. I adjust my hair routine to my life and that isn't always regular :/
Maybe I'll get back in the groove of things soon. I usually space out my washes a lot so I like styling my hair in styles that last for a long while and that I can use to transform into another style.
Exact goal length: Waist length (natural hair just stretched and not straightened) I'm not sure how much actual length that will be, probably below my butt
Plans to help you achieve your goal:
Baby my ends (moisturize with a cream conditioner and baggy if possible), spritz hair daily and only wear hair out no more than once or two times a week (I gotta go back to being strict
)List any vitamins/supplements you are taking: slowly getting back into MSM now. And I would like to ultimately start back taking on a consistent basis, liquid biotin, Chlorella/Spirulina, and a daily vitamin.
Your ends care regimen to keep them healthy:
Spritz daily, a minimum of two times a week set with conditioner and seal with an oil, baggy when possible, and keep hair up five to six days out of the week.
Trimming/Dusting/S&D'ing schedule/routine:
I just got done trimming quite a bit, but my hair needed it. I actually dust every time I wash/style my hair. I think it might be a biiit excessive so I might cut back on that a bit...maybe..
Top 10 products: Shea butter, Denorex shampoo (a must for me since I use heavy oils and butters and I usually go for a long while in between washes), and for styling Cantu coconut curling cream
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CurlyRy
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Ok so I'm back at home and that means I can get back to babying my hair..for a while. I bought some goodies after looking at some threads and I just picked up some random crap too....the PJism is real y'all 
Currently I've been keeping my hair in twists, and it was doing well but....I started using a spray on my scalp and that just messing up all sorts of stuff. Now i'm worried that I might have to do bigger twists so that I can easily take my hair in and out of the twists while spraying my scalp, or that I might have to decrease the amount of times I'm spraying my scalp a week. I would prefer to keep up with the spritzing of my scalp because I really wanna try out this product and see if it works but we'll see. It actually made my twists shrink a tid bit. I for sure have to do my hair this weekend, so I'll decide then. I wish I could get my mom to put in some cornrows for me, but she looks at my hair in disgust and amazement
She thinks it's too much. She joking but I know she's also kinda serious 
Heck, I've been (finger) detangling and styling her own hair as of late, so of course she ain't about to do mine. Mehh
I'll attach the photos of my hair goodies and my current (broke down looking) style lol
Currently I've been keeping my hair in twists, and it was doing well but....I started using a spray on my scalp and that just messing up all sorts of stuff. Now i'm worried that I might have to do bigger twists so that I can easily take my hair in and out of the twists while spraying my scalp, or that I might have to decrease the amount of times I'm spraying my scalp a week. I would prefer to keep up with the spritzing of my scalp because I really wanna try out this product and see if it works but we'll see. It actually made my twists shrink a tid bit. I for sure have to do my hair this weekend, so I'll decide then. I wish I could get my mom to put in some cornrows for me, but she looks at my hair in disgust and amazement
She thinks it's too much. She joking but I know she's also kinda serious Heck, I've been (finger) detangling and styling her own hair as of late, so of course she ain't about to do mine. MehhI'll attach the photos of my hair goodies and my current (broke down looking) style lol
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SmilingElephant
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Hey Hey!
Just peeping in! Ya'll know I keep a project!
I am still doing the oiling my scalp with JBCO. I make sure I get every nook and cranny of my scalp, massage it in (all after just spraying water, or moisturizing), and allow my hair to hide under my headwrap for 2-3 days, wash, wear it out for 1-2 days and repeat. It has cut down tremendously on my shedding, and I have so many curly sprouts around my head whenever I wear it in a ponytail, which signals newgrowth to me!
So excited about the end of this year! Currently working on finishing my Bachelor's this Fall (in Summer semester right now, with 3 classes instead of 6, like last semester
), a handful of writing projects, including a novel series, and still planning for my non-profit group. Sorry to be so MIA 
ETA: I am in the market for some curl activator sprays (aka "juice"), I was thinking about just getting some Care Free Curl and calling it a day...I like those kinds of moisturizers during this time of the year, it's heavily humid in Florida right now, it's only 9:30am and the air was too thick to breathe, just to walk to the store up the street lol!! (I'm native here, so if i'm saying that, you KNOW it's bad! )
Just peeping in! Ya'll know I keep a project!
I am still doing the oiling my scalp with JBCO. I make sure I get every nook and cranny of my scalp, massage it in (all after just spraying water, or moisturizing), and allow my hair to hide under my headwrap for 2-3 days, wash, wear it out for 1-2 days and repeat. It has cut down tremendously on my shedding, and I have so many curly sprouts around my head whenever I wear it in a ponytail, which signals newgrowth to me!
So excited about the end of this year! Currently working on finishing my Bachelor's this Fall (in Summer semester right now, with 3 classes instead of 6, like last semester
), a handful of writing projects, including a novel series, and still planning for my non-profit group. Sorry to be so MIA ETA: I am in the market for some curl activator sprays (aka "juice"
), I was thinking about just getting some Care Free Curl and calling it a day...I like those kinds of moisturizers during this time of the year, it's heavily humid in Florida right now, it's only 9:30am and the air was too thick to breathe, just to walk to the store up the street lol!! (I'm native here, so if i'm saying that, you KNOW it's bad! )
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ElevatedEnergy
Rooted Yet Flowing
Trimmed off 2 inches yesterday.
I took a ruler and marked off 2 inches on a piece of paper to use as a guide, so it could be the same amount all around. My hair was in twists with the ends stretched with small magnetic rollers. So I just trimmed each individual twist. I might make this an annual thing....not sure yet...Just kinda going with the flow.
I took a ruler and marked off 2 inches on a piece of paper to use as a guide, so it could be the same amount all around. My hair was in twists with the ends stretched with small magnetic rollers. So I just trimmed each individual twist. I might make this an annual thing....not sure yet...Just kinda going with the flow.
I'm in twists right now. Probably won't keep them in for long. I'm thinking about doing a twist out this weekend.
I have a small amount of breakage at my crown. I think it's from the protein in my gel? That area has always been the most fragile. I'm going to try a different gel for my wash and go's and see if it improves. I'll also massage my scalp with some JBCO.
I have bought so many gels to try. I really need to stop because I haven't actually tried any of them yet. I'm going to commit to trying each of them at least once before I buy any new ones. Hopefully I can find something I like to replace my beloved Eco styler. I wish they would make a protein free version.
Idk when I'm going to do another length check. I've been having so much fun with my hair and testing new products. I have no desire to straighten any time soon.
I have a small amount of breakage at my crown. I think it's from the protein in my gel? That area has always been the most fragile. I'm going to try a different gel for my wash and go's and see if it improves. I'll also massage my scalp with some JBCO.
I have bought so many gels to try. I really need to stop because I haven't actually tried any of them yet. I'm going to commit to trying each of them at least once before I buy any new ones. Hopefully I can find something I like to replace my beloved Eco styler. I wish they would make a protein free version.
Idk when I'm going to do another length check. I've been having so much fun with my hair and testing new products. I have no desire to straighten any time soon.
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PlanetCybertron
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Gave myself a measure and I’ve made 31 inches and a couple of centimeters that I don’t particularly care about.
That thinning spot I’m always freaking out about and complaining over is starting to thicken up. I can’t really tell unless I let my hair fluff up after air drying.
My hair has grown out in layers, so the layers on the left side near BSL are due for a S&D. Just the few splits I can see. Don’t wanna go crazy though.
Other than that, I’ve been doing more frequent protein treatments as it has definitely been showing me that my longer and older ends need all the strength they can get.
That thinning spot I’m always freaking out about and complaining over is starting to thicken up. I can’t really tell unless I let my hair fluff up after air drying.
My hair has grown out in layers, so the layers on the left side near BSL are due for a S&D. Just the few splits I can see. Don’t wanna go crazy though.
Other than that, I’ve been doing more frequent protein treatments as it has definitely been showing me that my longer and older ends need all the strength they can get.
ElevatedEnergy
Rooted Yet Flowing
Halfway through the year y'all!!! 
Hope everyone is fairing well on your hair and length goals. Please give us a lil check in and share any highs, lows, summer plans.....
No length checks needed. Save them for year end!
Hope everyone is fairing well on your hair and length goals. Please give us a lil check in and share any highs, lows, summer plans.....
No length checks needed. Save them for year end!
ElevatedEnergy
Rooted Yet Flowing
That trim I did last month left my ends feeling amazing. No more tangling. It was definitely time for it.
My summer plans are buns, buns and mo' buns. Mostly wash and go buns, but the occasional (cheat roller set ponytail) bun too.
My summer plans are buns, buns and mo' buns. Mostly wash and go buns, but the occasional (cheat roller set ponytail) bun too.
AgeinATL
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Hey ladies!
I’m trimming away the heat damage little by little and maintaining right above HL. I will probably rock braids for most of the summer as it is starting to get hot in the A. I will be chopping off the rest (or a big chunk of) the remaining heat damage when it gets cooler and I straighten at the end of the year. Still sticking to my staples and leaving my hair alone during the week by keeping my hair in twists.
I hope you guys are well!
I’m trimming away the heat damage little by little and maintaining right above HL. I will probably rock braids for most of the summer as it is starting to get hot in the A. I will be chopping off the rest (or a big chunk of) the remaining heat damage when it gets cooler and I straighten at the end of the year. Still sticking to my staples and leaving my hair alone during the week by keeping my hair in twists.
I hope you guys are well!
It's summer not trying to do too much! I am doing wash and go's, buns and twists for the occasional twistout. Since I'm back to cleansing weekly it will mainly be buns, damp, wet and dry! Currently I am whip length and have started using Xcel 21 again along with my CP oil. I've restarted my supplements and workout routine as well. I typically get the most growth in the summer and I would love to be HL by year-end. So doing a little extra to get a boost.
NaturalShe94
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The hot weather has finally started rolling in last week and Lawddd my scalp is on fireeeee. It's officially "co-washing every day" season... I'm expecting a lot of growth and retention this season though.... My hair tends to really love summer....
ElevatedEnergy
Rooted Yet Flowing
The aftermath of that trim....
Its a bit curly from being in a Bantu knot bun.
TMI: But my postpartum shedding is back after having a shift in my hormones. I've been exclusively breast feeding for the last 8 months and once DS started eating solids of course he was nursing less. So I got my first menstrual cycle last month. My shedding has been a full blown fool since then. I've lost my patience and half my edges. LOL
Hope y'll doing better than me.
ItsMeLilLucky
NotLucky no mo' just blessed.
For me, not so much lol
I have literally been stuck in the house all day waiting on the motherfornicating UPS truck. I had things to do today and I haven’t done any of them.
I have literally been stuck in the house all day waiting on the motherfornicating UPS truck. I had things to do today and I haven’t done any of them.
ItsMeLilLucky
NotLucky no mo' just blessed.
At least you know what to do to recover. Here’s a hug 
shanelallyn30
Well-Known Member
Since I haven't been wearing my hair straight, I'm considering letting my hair continue to grow instead of maintaining at my current length. When my hair is curly it looks anywhere from SL to MBL depending on how it's styled. I think I wouldn't mind having a WL wash and go. For now I'm just going to keep doing my regular mini trims and see what happens.
ElevatedEnergy
Rooted Yet Flowing
At least you know what to do to recover. Here’s a hug
Thank you. Imma be wearing my hair in a middle part for a minute to disguise the foolishness.
@Daina @ItsMeLilLucky
ElevatedEnergy
Rooted Yet Flowing
in advance.ElevatedEnergy
Rooted Yet Flowing
I've said before that I was done growing as well but I'm starting to rethink that. It's nice having straight hair and getting a break from all the kinks, curls and coils that come along with wearing my hair in its natural state. I'm thinking I may straighten seasonally whenever it's a week or two after my henna/indigo treatments. However, I know straight hair and playing around with heat (even in low temperatures) may require a bit more trimming. So we will see.
snoop
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ElevatedEnergy
Rooted Yet Flowing
Chicoro
5 Year Shea Anniversary: Started Dec 16th, 2016!
ElevatedEnergy
Rooted Yet Flowing
I don't miss NUTH'N. I can spot a Unicorn a mile away...
Proud Shea Unicorn in the building! Tryna get them 2 inches I just cut back plus a lil extra by year's end.
*Slides some Queen Shea on my hair while she whispers...."just sit back and watch me"
Ok boo.....
ElevatedEnergy
Rooted Yet Flowing
Since I straightened, I've been wearing low buns. Alternating between a Bantu knot bun and a twisted bun. The twisted bun lasts up to 3 days without retouches and is very loose on my edges.
Divide hair in 3 sections, and use the middle section as your base to form the bun. That way when it comes the sides, you can kind of freeform and twist to your liking. (Keeping the strain off your edges).
I can't use pins so I secure everything with another scrunchie after I'm done twisting.
We will be going on a long road trip so I plan on switching it out tonight for a high bun and wearing that for the next week. Imma ride this straight hair until the wheels fall off. This has been such an easy breezy hair week.
Divide hair in 3 sections, and use the middle section as your base to form the bun. That way when it comes the sides, you can kind of freeform and twist to your liking. (Keeping the strain off your edges).
I can't use pins so I secure everything with another scrunchie after I'm done twisting.
We will be going on a long road trip so I plan on switching it out tonight for a high bun and wearing that for the next week. Imma ride this straight hair until the wheels fall off. This has been such an easy breezy hair week.
NicWhite
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Man, your hair is beautiful! That black looks great.
PlanetCybertron
Well-Known Member
I have no idea what’s going on with my hair anymore. I did a length check, and it’s normal. Well normal concerning length, and no breakage.
I’m just pondering what’s going on from the damp phase to the completely dry phase. Maybe it’s just products causing my strands to clump together when damp, along with my new growth behaving differently than my relaxed parts.
I took this right at the Beginning of May.
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It looks like the middle of my hair is darn near disappearing from the middle going out to the sides. It is damp, but that’s the only time I’m able to get an accurate length check when my hair is stretched. I get a lot of new growth from month to month so I actually notice shrinkage from my roots.
I took this Monday
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This is my length not stretched out. Not a huge difference, but it’s still noticeable. I didn’t blow dry it, I just stood in front of a fan and separated my hair with my hands and applied some almond oil.
What gives? In this picture my hemline looks almost like it’s got a fresh blunt cut. In the first picture it looks ridiculously damaged. I guess it’s just how damp hair looks sometimes? With the clumping and whatnot before the hair separates as it dries?
It’s a bit of a relief, because I thought I was regressing instead of progressing.
I’m just pondering what’s going on from the damp phase to the completely dry phase. Maybe it’s just products causing my strands to clump together when damp, along with my new growth behaving differently than my relaxed parts.
I took this right at the Beginning of May.
via Imgflip Meme GeneratorIt looks like the middle of my hair is darn near disappearing from the middle going out to the sides. It is damp, but that’s the only time I’m able to get an accurate length check when my hair is stretched. I get a lot of new growth from month to month so I actually notice shrinkage from my roots.
I took this Monday
via Imgflip Meme GeneratorThis is my length not stretched out. Not a huge difference, but it’s still noticeable. I didn’t blow dry it, I just stood in front of a fan and separated my hair with my hands and applied some almond oil.
What gives? In this picture my hemline looks almost like it’s got a fresh blunt cut. In the first picture it looks ridiculously damaged. I guess it’s just how damp hair looks sometimes? With the clumping and whatnot before the hair separates as it dries?
It’s a bit of a relief, because I thought I was regressing instead of progressing.
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