2011 Hide Your Hair Challenge Part 3 (July 1st - Dec. 31st)

[Ms_CoCo37]

Ladies, it’s time for Part III of this challenge! We will be using the same rules as the previous challenges.




RULES:

• Hide the length of your hair by wearing it in protective styles. That can be wigs, weaves, buns, braids, twists, etc.
• You can take picture updates, but do not allow them to be publicly seen.
• You are allowed 3 free passes to wear your hair out. That's basically a pass every two months.
• Post your starting picture in the Starting Pictures Thread:
  
  ***SEE BELOW FOR THE START PIX THREAD***
• Check in as needed. If you are struggling to find styles or losing motivation, check in so we can support each other.
• Last but not least.....ENJOY THE LENGTH YOU RETAIN ONCE THE CHALLENGE IS OVER!!!

This challenge will officially begin on July 1st and we will reveal on December 31st.

In lieu of me listing all of the names as people join the challenge, you can just put a “Thanks” under this post. That way the list will remain current.

As stated before, I will post a separate thread for our starting pix along with several reference threads (see below).

Reference Threads:

(These are the threads that started it all for me)

2009 HYH Challenge:

http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=367811

2009 HYH Reveal:

http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?p=9624604#post9624604


2010 HYH Challenge:

http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=485300

2010 HYH Reveal:

http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=517337

2011 HYH Starting Pix Thread (Jan 1st - June 30th):

http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=510852


2011 HYH Reveal (Jan 1st - June 30th):


http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=554423

2011 HYH Starting Pix Thread (July 1st - Dec. 31st):

http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=554425

HHJ Ladies!

 

[Skiggle]

Count me in!

 

[Forever in Bloom]

I'm in, but up until December 6th (my 4 year natural anniversary...there I go, making up my own rules )

I just bought 2 La Jay wigs for $14.99 each last week when Super Beauty Depot was having a FLASH SALE - but I won't be wearing them until the end of the year. I tried one on and I started sweating !

 

[Ms_CoCo37]

I tried one on and I started sweating !

Girl, that's the only thing that's holding me back from getting another wig.

 

[RegaLady]

I'm in! I will be bunning until about middle of July and switch to sew ins, wearing them in 2-3 month intervals. And I will be wearing them until Dec and reveal after.

 

[Ijanei]

Umm Ms_CoCo37 the links in the OP do not work anymore, I think since the upgrade or w/e the url somewhat changed! Just thought I would point it out

oh and I'm in

 

[NikkiQ]

Hmmm gotta think about it...

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[JJamiah]

Good Luck Ladies
I am not going to join round 3 it has been a wonderful run. I'll be shampooing more since I am doing exercises my hair needs to be cleaned more. The sweat is a monster LOL

Good Luck Ladies

 

[bajandoc86]

I'm In toooo!! I will be braiding for 2011 with 2 week breaks between installs.

 

[Ms_CoCo37]

Ijanei, thanks for pointing that out! I'll be sure to fix them.

Umm @Ms_CoCo37 the links in the OP do not work anymore, I think since the upgrade or w/e the url somewhat changed! Just thought I would point it out

oh and I'm in

 

[Ms_CoCo37]

Hmmm gotta think about it...

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NikkiQ, you know the doors...um threads are always open for ya.

 

[Ms_CoCo37]

JJamiah, I know we'll be in touch.

 

[JJamiah]

Ms_CoCo37 you bet. Plus I will be nosing in and out of your thread LOL.

 

[faithVA]

I admire you ladies that can do this. As much as I keep my hair in protective styles I just can't see myself making it.

I will be cheering you on and waiting for the reveals. Good luck ladies.

 

[lushlady]

I'm always hiding my hair. This will be a breeze.

 

[Meritamen]

I'm in! Bought two new wigs recently to wear for the remainder of the year. I might also get extension braids just for a change... still thinking on that one. I'm still tweaking my routine since I work out regularly now. Will try keeping my cornrows in for a month at a time and continue washing with shampoo once a week and maybe water rinses/cowashing in-between.

 

[Ms_CoCo37]

@Ms_CoCo37 you bet. Plus I will be nosing in and out of your thread LOL.

JJamiah, but of course!

 

[Ms_CoCo37]

Whew! Okay, I think I've repaired all of the broken links. Let me know if I missed any. Thanks!

 

[YoursTrulyRE]

I'm in!!! I got my wigs and have been practicing for the past month. I'm ready!!!

 

[ojemba]

Count me IN!!!!! I have 4 inches to go until my goal. I want to be there by dec 31. Ill be in single braids with extension from July 6 for 12 weeks so that's a good start.

 

[pdiop81]

I am in. i am in crochet braids right now: I keep the braids for 2 month but change the extensions every 2 weeks.
My goal is to keep my hair in any protective styles until december and see what happens, I don't weaves or braids along the way.

 

[ProfectivGirl]

I am in!!! Ever since I became an official member of LHCF I've been waiting for a challenge to start so I can join. I'm not sure if ill be transitioning to natural or if I will stay relaxed and try to make it to shoulder length at least. whichever I decide keep me in your prayers ladies lol

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[ms.blue]

I'm in again. This challenge is the only one I could stick to.

 

[Forever in Bloom]

I'm in again. This challenge is the only one I could stick to.

Same here

 

[justicefighter1913]

In!!! I had no idea that Part II ended...I thought that it was till the end of the year. Oh wellz, still in it and seeing much progress!!!

 

[FoxyMoxie]

I think I want to join. I just bought a wig a few minutes ago on hairsisters.com In July I will be going into my 7th month of transitioning and its becoming harder to manage two textures of hair.

 

[ojemba]

I forgot to mention that I'll be hiding until Dec 17. I along with 3 other friends started our HHJ and HYH journey last year July 2010. We have selected Dec 17 as the date when we all wear our hair out and "show off" our results. 2 of my friends BC and now is 100% natural.

I'm really trying to go hard for this last 6 months. I am currently 6 weeks post relaxer. I bunned for the first 5 weeks and I'm now under a 1/2 wig until i get my braids in two weeks.

My PS Regi (I'm sharing so I can have something to stick to and be accountable)

Week 1 -13 Single Braids with extensions
Week 14-16 plaits under 1/2 wigs
Week 17-21 Cornrow Braids with extensions
Week 22-Relaxer (Dec 3, 2011)
Week 23, 24 - Bun until Dec 17

I am repeating the same regimen I did last year July - Dec. I got amazing results, so I'm hoping it's repeated this year.

HHJ Everyone.

 

[mEmYSELFaNDj]

Im in! I've been hiding my hair for the past 2-3 months anyways so this shouldnt be a big deal, plus Im prego and definitely dont want to deal with my hair for a while. I'll be hiding under sew-ins and u-part wigs. I will be taking my hair down on Aug 15th for my 2year hair journey anniversary but it'll be hidden again right after that.

Question: Since I wont be taking these braids down until 8/15 should I just put a place holder comment in the starting pics thread and update it later with my picture when I take my hair down in Aug or just never post a starting pic? I would put up an older pic but my last length check was a while ago(the one in my siggy from feb)

What do you ladies think?

 

[danigurl18]

Count me in again!!

 

[FoxxyLocs]

I'm in! I've been mostly bunning anyway. My PS will be buns, twists, and braids. I'll use a pass in July for my anniversary. Other than that I don't think I'll have a problem sticking to the challenge. I'm going to flat iron for a length check this weekend if I have time. If not I'll do it next week. Looking forward to participating