Macherie's Blowin' in the Wind Challenge - No Heat for 4 Months!

BeautifulFlower · May 14, 2008

OK LADIES!

I am starting this challenge on behalf of Macherieamour. She has started a 4 month (May through June) challenge of no heat.

Here is the Info from her site:
http://healthytextures.typepad.com/my_journey_to_healthy_hai/2008/04/blowin-in-the-w.html#comments
http://healthytextures.typepad.com/my_journey_to_healthy_hai/2008/05/blowin-in-the-1.html

I love my Pibbs but sitting under the dryer during the summer is BRUTAL. So, this summer, Id like to do all "no heat" styles letting my hair air dry or dry overnight! Who is with me???
Great summer style suggestions:

-Braid outs (single braids, pokahontas braids, cornrows and french braids)
-Twist outs (singles or "cornroll style)
-Professional Braids (done by a braider)
-Bantu Knots
-Airdry loose and "caruso rollers" for waves - Perhaps an exception for steam heat??
- Any other thoughts??

GET TOGETHER YOUR FUN, SUMMER STYLES!

The Challenge would be from May to August

Let's say you have three passes for special events!
If you'd like to join, just list your "plan of action". What styles will you use? What products? What questions do you need answered?
For Inspiration

MAKE SURE YOU CHECK IN TO LET US KNOW HOW EVERYTHING IS GOING!

Here's My Regimen:
Co-Wash Everyday
OCT
Bun
Maybe a Weave if I'm feeling Saucy!
Simple!

Who's IN?

macherieamour
prettyfaceanb
janaq2003
neala21
naturalgurl
rapunzel2B
samanthajones67
sareca
isis
dsylla
kelkel
luvmybighair
cluelessaka
honeycomb
sunnydelight
d-rock
butterflybeauty
vivacious1083
nodisrespect
healthytresses
findingme
ballerina_bun
harmony0221
supernova
natstar
myronnie
chameleonchick
missconstrue
joyandfaith
redliz81
tinky
betty_boop
qtslim83
missprincess011
shinyblackhair
misstical
missfallon
cocochanty
sunnydelight
runrunrunner
apemay1969
geminigirl
KiSseS03
ladybeesrch
Whimsy
chebaby
turnergirl
brooklynqueen
lexi84

janaq2003 · May 14, 2008

I am in! I'm wearing braids the whole time. Will post reginen later!

Neala21 · May 14, 2008

I think I might want in on this since I am already on my personal no direct heat challenge which start the the last week of april. I plan to shoot for 90 days and see from there.

naturalgurl · May 14, 2008

I'm in. I'm already in a "personal" challenge of no heat until October/November. I've been heatless since December 2007. It's a breeze baby! :grin:

Especially after I get my hair braided or twisted next month! WE CAN DO IT!

BeautifulFlower · May 14, 2008

Here's My Regimen:
Co-Wash Everyday
OCT :blush:

Bun
Maybe a Weave if I'm feeling Saucy! :yep:

Simple!

I am going to try braid outs and bantu knots. I've never done them. I have thick and big hair and I am really small so I am afraid it will look really big when I take it out.

Lucky's Mom · May 14, 2008

I am slapping in braids as of June 3

I cannot deal with my head anymore........................... :nono:

I have decided that december will the next time I see any hair........

naturalgurl · May 14, 2008

samanthajones67 said:
I am slapping in braids as of June 3

I cannot deal with my head anymore...........................

I have decided that december will the next time I see any hair........

YOU NEED TO STOP! Like you have problem hair! I think I'll get twisted or braided up too as early as June 1st and don't even look at my hair until the NEW YEAR!!! I mean that too!

Rapunzel2B · May 14, 2008

Add me to the list. I don't use heat anyway so I'm in. Since I have become a DIYer I didn't even use heat the last time I relaxed. This is great!

I will DC every 3 days and cw after dc with Keracare Humecto.
I will rinse with water every day because of work outs.
I will add conditioner, moisturizers and seal after every cw/rinse and pin up, tie with satin scarf and airdry.

Chameleonchick · May 14, 2008

hmm interesting what are pokahontas braids?

BeautifulFlower · May 14, 2008

Chameleonchick said:
hmm interesting what are pokahontas braids?

macherieamour · May 14, 2008

YAY! Glad to see more people joining up! Thanks pretty

Yeh, Im tired of fighting with my SO who claims the Pibbs turns our apt into an oven. I...just..cant...do..it this summer. Plus, the warm summer heat drying my hair will be awesome.

I posted these pics on my blog and ning site but here is what my hair looks like airdried out in the open, lol. Sorry the pics are so big :ohwell:

Empress Yahudah · May 14, 2008

macherieamour said:
YAY! Glad to see more people joining up! Thanks pretty

Yeh, Im tired of fighting with my SO who claims the Pibbs turns our apt into an oven. I...just..cant...do..it this summer. Plus, the warm summer heat drying my hair will be awesome.

I posted these pics on my blog and ning site but here is what my hair looks like airdried out in the open, lol. Sorry the pics are so big

WoW I wish my hair looked like this when it air dries. What did u use on ur hair for air drying?

Forever in Bloom · May 14, 2008

samanthajones67 said:
I am slapping in braids as of June 3

I cannot deal with my head anymore...........................

I have decided that december will the next time I see any hair........

I'm right there with ya...June 21st for me. I am in the Steam Challenge, but my hair needs a break!

sareca · May 14, 2008

MissMadaam said:
WoW I wish my hair looked like this when it air dries. What did u use on ur hair for air drying?

I know, right?!

Count me in. I really only straighten my hair to check the length and since I cut it, length checking has been too depressing.

I'll just continue as usual (wash n go) and skip my monthly length checks.

Isis · May 15, 2008

I'm in. This sounds like an easy challenge!

*Happily Me* · May 15, 2008

I was inspired by Isis and I'm already on my 2nd month of no heat (except bangs).

Machie, your no heat style looks beautiful :grin:

I've been doing conditioner washes with olive or caster oil. Sometimes both and my hair is doing very well. Lately, it's been very soft and not as tangly

kelkel · May 15, 2008

Sign me up

.......

I am actually going to flat iron my hair june 7th just to see my progress.... this will be my first time using direct heat since Feb.... after that I don't think I will use any heat until December. my protective style will be cornrolls under a half wig.

Regimen:

Co-wash every other day. **trader joe's nourish spa**
moisturize with leave-in **mixed-chicks leave in**
seal **vatika oil/castor oil**
wash once a week **shikakai bar**
baggy every night
Aphogee 2-minute reconstructor 1x a month.

Rapunzel2B · May 15, 2008

If my hair air dried like Macherieamour, I would be set. :yep:

Can you please tell us what your air dry regimen is?

BeautifulFlower · May 15, 2008

I am going to assume you're in!

DSylla said:
I was inspired by Isis and I'm already on my 2nd month of no heat (except bangs).

Machie, your no heat style looks beautiful

I've been doing conditioner washes with olive or caster oil. Sometimes both and my hair is doing very well. Lately, it's been very soft and not as tangly

BeautifulFlower · May 15, 2008

Welcome Challengers!

macherieamour
prettyfaceanb
janaq2003
neala21
naturalgurl
rapunzel2B
samanthajones67
sareca
isis
dsylla
kelkel

Who Else Wants To Join The DREAM TEAM?

Simply_Kelz · May 15, 2008

You don't know how bad I wanna join this challenge ..

But I'm going back to Philly in the summer .. and I wanted to hit the Dominicans up every 3 weeks.

NikStarrr · May 15, 2008

Count me in! I'm either going to CO wash and bun, air dry into a puff, or braid/twist out.

Lynnerie · May 15, 2008

I'm in!! This is a great challenge!

So, I'll be conditioner washing everyday/ every other at night

Putting my leave-ins in and sealing with coconut oil.
-Cantu shea butter leave-in, Matrix Biolage Leave-in tonic

-Wearing braidouts/twistouts
-2 french braids going back
-sloppy bun on top of my head

~~HoneyComb~~ · May 15, 2008

Count me in. I know I can go 4+ months without heat esp. since summer is approaching and I don't straighten my hair during this time anyway.
I will be:

Cowashing once a week
Single twisting my hair, wearing a twist-out once or twice weekly for a fuller look.

BeautifulFlower · May 15, 2008

Who does this Cantu leave-in work? I having been hearin alot about it.

cluelessaka said:
I'm in!! This is a great challenge!

So, I'll be conditioner washing everyday/ every other at night

Putting my leave-ins in and sealing with coconut oil.
-Cantu shea butter leave-in, Matrix Biolage Leave-in tonic

-Wearing braidouts/twistouts
-2 french braids going back
-sloppy bun on top of my head

SunnyDelight · May 15, 2008

Count me in - after next weekend.

Yuppie.

Cantu works great for moisture - just don't use other products with it.

d-rock · May 15, 2008

I'm in. I need more ideas for ways to wear my 4b hair. I'm all natural and lately my favorite style is the mega bun. A style I learned from a fellow LHCF lady. Anybody have any other unique ideas? And maybe a few pictures?

ButterflyBeauty · May 15, 2008

prettyfaceANB said:
Welcome Challengers!

macherieamour
prettyfaceanb
janaq2003
neala21
naturalgurl
rapunzel2B
samanthajones67
sareca
isis
dsylla
kelkel

Who Else Wants To Join The DREAM TEAM?

I would like to join also. I will be washing every three days, using shealoe, jojoba oil , vegetable glycerin mix, and wearing puffs or twists.

BeautifulFlower · May 15, 2008

Catch out PinkSkates Fotki! She has this braid style I thought was really cute!

d-rock said:
I'm in. I need more ideas for ways to wear my 4b hair. I'm all natural and lately my favorite style is the mega bun. A style I learned from a fellow LHCF lady. Anybody have any other unique ideas? And maybe a few pictures?

BeautifulFlower · May 15, 2008

We Keep Growing....Welcome Challengers!

luvmybighair
cluelessaka
honeycomb
sunnydelight
d-rock
butterflybeauty

Who Else Wants To Join The DREAM TEAM?

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