A Hard C & G challenge. Don't join if you can't hang.
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Aggie
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Shynessqueen I didn't realize that you were MIA and I noticed that I haven't been added in the challenge on the first page, can you please add me in? Thanks, AggieI miss being apart this challenge. Now I'm off to cry about it.
ETA: Unless of course, someone else has been assigned to take over the challenge, please let me know. My official start day would be January 2nd, 2008.
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baby42
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ITS MAY 
I TOOK DOWN MY BRAIDS BUT WONT POST PIC UNTIL JUNE WITH EVERY BODY IT BEEN A LITTLE MORE THEN A YEAR FOR ME IN THIS CHALLENGE SO THAT WHY I AM 3 WEEK EARLY
IT REALLY HAS GROWN CANT WAIT TO GET IT RELAX I DIDNT LOSE ALOT OF HAIR JUST THE HAIR THAT WAS GOING TO COME OUT IT DIDNT TANGLE UP I CON WASH FIRST AND THAT HELP A LOT THEN I DID OTHER STUFF TO GET IT READY TO FORB NEXT WEEK HOPE EVRYBODY HAIR IS DOING GREAT I STILL HAVE THIS TEMPLE THING GOING ON
BUT ITS GROWING BACK NOW REAL SLOW CANT WAIT TO SEE EVERY BODY PIC NEXT MONTH
I TOOK DOWN MY BRAIDS BUT WONT POST PIC UNTIL JUNE WITH EVERY BODY IT BEEN A LITTLE MORE THEN A YEAR FOR ME IN THIS CHALLENGE SO THAT WHY I AM 3 WEEK EARLYIT REALLY HAS GROWN CANT WAIT TO GET IT RELAX I DIDNT LOSE ALOT OF HAIR JUST THE HAIR THAT WAS GOING TO COME OUT IT DIDNT TANGLE UP I CON WASH FIRST AND THAT HELP A LOT THEN I DID OTHER STUFF TO GET IT READY TO FORB NEXT WEEK HOPE EVRYBODY HAIR IS DOING GREAT I STILL HAVE THIS TEMPLE THING GOING ONBUT ITS GROWING BACK NOW REAL SLOW CANT WAIT TO SEE EVERY BODY PIC NEXT MONTH
baby42
New Member
I GOING BACK IN BRAIDS IN OCT UNTIL NEXT MAY. IT WAS FUN THIS IS GOING TO BE MY WINTER HAIR DOOITS MAY
FROM NOW ON MY HAIR DONT LIKE WINTER MONTHS AND THE BRAIDS WORKED JUST GREAT
baddison
natural for good
I GOING BACK IN BRAIDS IN OCT UNTIL NEXT MAY. IT WAS FUN THIS IS GOING TO BE MY WINTER HAIR DOO
Congrats for sticking thru the challenge. I can't wait to see your progress.
baby42
New Member
thank you will post next thurday
baby42
New Member
thanks so much will post next weekCONGRATS BABY42!!
Please post pics when you get a chance
LongiLox
Well-Known Member
Can you please share this thread where you learned to prevent matting? That's one of the things that has stopped me from getting braids as a method of hair growth. That and breakage in the edges and nape area. If anyone has methods to prevent matting and breakage from braids, please share. It is greatly appreciated.
Aggie
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Okay, my braids are finally out, for 2 weeks only though. I took them down on Friday night and did not comb my hair at all until today. I was afraid I was gonna lose some hair, but I didn't. First let me just say that the C & G technique works and works well. I had virtually no tangles or matting and Robin's right, you should not keep extension braids in longer than 8 weeks. I know that if I had tried to go any longer, my hair would have been a big mess so I'm glad I followed her recommendation of no more than 8 weeks. I took them down 2 days short of 8 weeks.
The trick I used to avoid tangles was to clear out each plait as I took them down instead of undoing the whole head and get frustrated trying to clear up my 5 months of new growths. Today, I clarified my hair with Elucence clarifying poo, then I used some porosity control poo and the thickness just seemed to melt a little. I used porosity conditioner as well mixed with some FPSP and I was able to comb my 5 months of new growth with absolute ease and guess what? I only had about 10 strands in the comb. Now I know I can do this challenge for a much longer time. I will continue until the end of the year for sure.
The trick I used to avoid tangles was to clear out each plait as I took them down instead of undoing the whole head and get frustrated trying to clear up my 5 months of new growths. Today, I clarified my hair with Elucence clarifying poo, then I used some porosity control poo and the thickness just seemed to melt a little. I used porosity conditioner as well mixed with some FPSP and I was able to comb my 5 months of new growth with absolute ease and guess what? I only had about 10 strands in the comb. Now I know I can do this challenge for a much longer time. I will continue until the end of the year for sure.
Lia200805
New Member
Hi all. I think I'm gonna try and join this one!
It sounds hard because I'll have a few commitments which may take me over the two day limit (I intend to do six months). Truth be known, I think I've been doing C'n'G subconsciously for a month or so. I had kinky twists in for three weeks and took them out four days ago. Prior to this I had two sets of canerows for two weeks.
Tomorrow is my birthday so I'm gonna have my hair out for that. I'm on leave from work for the next seven days so I will have my braids/canerows/twists back in for that time. From then onwards I'll try to stick to the two day limit apart from in September (I'm part a wedding party). My official start date will be 23rd May so I have a few days to figure out just what I intend to start off with! Wish me luck folks.....
It sounds hard because I'll have a few commitments which may take me over the two day limit (I intend to do six months). Truth be known, I think I've been doing C'n'G subconsciously for a month or so. I had kinky twists in for three weeks and took them out four days ago. Prior to this I had two sets of canerows for two weeks.
Tomorrow is my birthday so I'm gonna have my hair out for that. I'm on leave from work for the next seven days so I will have my braids/canerows/twists back in for that time. From then onwards I'll try to stick to the two day limit apart from in September (I'm part a wedding party). My official start date will be 23rd May so I have a few days to figure out just what I intend to start off with! Wish me luck folks.....
deola
New Member
Hi ladies!
It's been a long road hasn't it?
A big congratulations to all who have finished their challenge regardless of the length-you were patient and have reaped the rewards of that sacrifice, well done
Anywho, I'm still on the 1 year challenge and should be ending in august but I think I'll be doing another year as I am enjoying it so much! I have been switching from braids to corn rows under wigs and I'll be sporting kinky twists in July by God's grace.
I try to stay motivated and innovative with styles so I don't get bored cos this commitment ain't easy-very much so like marriage, work, school etcetera etcetera but I keep at it cos I love to nurture and enjoy end results just like the next person right?-but I digress.
Let's keep on keeping on cos (singing) "we're all in this together!!"
See ya!
It's been a long road hasn't it?
A big congratulations to all who have finished their challenge regardless of the length-you were patient and have reaped the rewards of that sacrifice, well done
Anywho, I'm still on the 1 year challenge and should be ending in august but I think I'll be doing another year as I am enjoying it so much! I have been switching from braids to corn rows under wigs and I'll be sporting kinky twists in July by God's grace.
I try to stay motivated and innovative with styles so I don't get bored cos this commitment ain't easy-very much so like marriage, work, school etcetera etcetera but I keep at it cos I love to nurture and enjoy end results just like the next person right?-but I digress.
Let's keep on keeping on cos (singing) "we're all in this together!!"
See ya!
Lia200805
New Member
Hi all. I ended up spending two to three days putting my new braids (23rd May) I have a fotki and will update that if anyone is interested in having a look...
http://public.fotki.com/Lia200805/
exarreca
New Member
I wanted to participate in this. I got kinky twists and kept them in for 3 weeks. I took them out and was going to get braids today, but my hair is so damaged ya'll. I hate to even look at it. My hair came out at the roots in my temple area and I told the girl not to braid them tight, but it still pulled my hair out when I took out the braids. My hair is should length is some spots and a little longer in others. Then there are all these short pieces in random spots. In the nape, on the crown. Today I am wearing this raggedy pony tail watching the clock for when I can go get this cut off. I'll get it cut to the nape and just start again. I didn't take any pics coz I am too pissed about it.
I wish all of you success on the challenge. Maybe when I get my hair to a healther state, I can participate.
I wish all of you success on the challenge. Maybe when I get my hair to a healther state, I can participate.
Lucky's Mom
New Member
Hey ladies1
I am in.........
I am flat ironing - for the sabino challenge - then I am braiding up.....
wish me luck!
I am in.........
I am flat ironing - for the sabino challenge - then I am braiding up.....
wish me luck!
jaded_faerie
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I've been doing well. cornrowing under wigs for the past year. Since I cut my hair this month and dont have enough hair to braid or cornrow....ive been wearing a wig with my hair moisturized underneath. Hopefully Ill have enough length to get kinky twist put in come August. The plan is to rotate between braiding for two months and wearing a wig/lacefront for two months till May 2010. I'm enjoying this challenge so far!!
Nonie
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Just popping in to encourage folks to hang in there coz the fruits you reap are so worth it! I'm on my 14th month and with no plans to quit especially now.
I put my braids in April 2007 and I have just been redoing them as needed, one at a time, never taking them all out. Anyway, today I undid one of the braids to do a press for a sheen check in order to answer another thread, and I was elated to see my progress. I did trim those sorry ends you see before re-braiding, after taking the pic--which is usually the MO anyway while I'm redoing my hair: snip off sad ends before re-braiding. Also, do try to ignore the peppercorn coils in my nape area.
Feb 2007 after a SHS went to town on my shoulder-length hair.
June 2008 after a press.
I put my braids in April 2007 and I have just been redoing them as needed, one at a time, never taking them all out. Anyway, today I undid one of the braids to do a press for a sheen check in order to answer another thread, and I was elated to see my progress. I did trim those sorry ends you see before re-braiding, after taking the pic--which is usually the MO anyway while I'm redoing my hair: snip off sad ends before re-braiding. Also, do try to ignore the peppercorn coils in my nape area.
Feb 2007 after a SHS went to town on my shoulder-length hair.
June 2008 after a press.
Lia200805
New Member
Just popping in to encourage folks to hang in there coz the fruits you reap are so worth it! I'm on my 14th month and with no plans to quit especially now.
I put my braids in April 2007 and I have just been redoing them as needed, one at a time, never taking them all out. Anyway, today I undid one of the braids to do a press for a sheen check in order to answer another thread, and I was elated to see my progress. I did trim those sorry ends you see before re-braiding, after taking the pic--which is usually the MO anyway while I'm redoing my hair: snip off sad ends before re-braiding. Also, do try to ignore the peppercorn coils in my nape area.
Congratulations Nonie! I'm really impressed. I've had my new set of braids in for four weeks now (nothing compared to your achievement) but was contemplating calling it a day because I like to vary my styles. I might just do what you did and re-do bit by bit rather than spend hours removing and then even more hours putting 'em back in. When you finally do take them out no-one will believe it's your own hair. Again, well done!
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Nonie
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Thank you, Lia.
I am really thrilled that I seem to have regained the 5 inches I lost on the salon visit gone wrong and maybe a bit more. Sometimes a setback can feel like forever so it's good I can look back on that day with a smile now.Indeed, re-do bit by bit. You will find it so relaxing and something you will start to enjoying doing while you watch TV. And don't let the braids bore you. You can still vary your styles in them. Wear them up in an updo; wear rollers after a wash and let the air-dry in spirals. Wrap them wet so they dry curved and you have a bob that frames your face. There's no end to variety of styles you can create to spice up your relationship with you braids.
sunshinelady
New Member
Thank you, Lia.
Indeed, re-do bit by bit. You will find it so relaxing and something you will start to enjoying doing while you watch TV. And don't let the braids bore you. You can still vary your styles in them. Wear them up in an updo; wear rollers after a wash and let the air-dry in spirals. Wrap them wet so they dry curved and you have a bob that frames your face. There's no end to variety of styles you can create to spice up your relationship with you braids.
Wow, please tell us your exact regimen.
Zuhus
Active Member
Blaque*Angel
Well-Known Member
Just popping in to encourage folks to hang in there coz the fruits you reap are so worth it! I'm on my 14th month and with no plans to quit especially now.
I put my braids in April 2007 and I have just been redoing them as needed, one at a time, never taking them all out. Anyway, today I undid one of the braids to do a press for a sheen check in order to answer another thread, and I was elated to see my progress. I did trim those sorry ends you see before re-braiding, after taking the pic--which is usually the MO anyway while I'm redoing my hair: snip off sad ends before re-braiding. Also, do try to ignore the peppercorn coils in my nape area.
Feb 2007 after a SHS went to town on my shoulder-length hair.
June 2008 after a press.
WOW I'm speechless
Great growth
