Anaisin
Well-Known Member
So cute. I did double buns today too.
Next week I'm going to try something like this
April Styles Challenge 2017
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So cute. I did double buns today too.
Next week I'm going to try something like this
Prettymetty
Natural/4b/medium-coarse
The challenge starts tomorrow!! I'm excited. Today is wash day, so I will blowout and straighten my hair later. I need inspiration for this week's style.
YvetteWithJoy
On break
The crimper curlers I ordered arrived today. I took down a small section of my 5-day old puff, water rinsed it, added some old foam I had, and clamped one of the crimpers on it.
Wouldn't stay closed at the top without a band. Dried fast!!!
Crimper was too short for the section, so I placed it close to the bottom since that made it easier to close. Result equals nice definition but puffiness at the top.
I only bought 24 crimper curlers. I'm not so sure that will cover my whole head. Debating whether to try a full set tonight or tomorrow.
I wonder what setting product I should use? I have the CRN style setting stuff and didn't like it for a wash-and-go. Maybe it would work with these crimper curlers? My old foam doesn't seem to be making a strong hold/set.
Wouldn't stay closed at the top without a band. Dried fast!!!
Crimper was too short for the section, so I placed it close to the bottom since that made it easier to close. Result equals nice definition but puffiness at the top.
I only bought 24 crimper curlers. I'm not so sure that will cover my whole head. Debating whether to try a full set tonight or tomorrow.
I wonder what setting product I should use? I have the CRN style setting stuff and didn't like it for a wash-and-go. Maybe it would work with these crimper curlers? My old foam doesn't seem to be making a strong hold/set.
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Prettymetty
Natural/4b/medium-coarse
Pretty!
uofmpanther
4ab, lopo, fine, low-med density
This sounds like fun, and I keep saying I want to try more styles. I'm in!
I was going to do a flexi rod set today. I got two flexi rods in and decided to abort. I have somewhere to be this afternoon and cannot chance a failed hair style. So I did my normal wash n go. I may attempt again tomorrow.
Prettymetty
Natural/4b/medium-coarse
Donut bun today
Prettymetty
Natural/4b/medium-coarse
Beautiful!
Miss617
Always left of center
Thank you! I love your bun, it's so nice and full. I haven't been able to do a low bun since I started "trimming" my natural hair LOL. I'm trying to get like you!
charmtreese
Well-Known Member
Style for the week. Pretty basic, however it's not a ponytail. Pinned twist to the side with bangs slightly pinned back. Had to run so, I couldn't get a pic of the back.
YvetteWithJoy
On break
Our likes are votes, right? I'll refrain from liking until everyone has submitted this week's photo. But, ladies, you look great! Really nice looks! 
Prettymetty
Natural/4b/medium-coarse
Yes. Likes and mentions count as votes.
@charmtreese I love your twists! How often do you redo them?
@charmtreese I love your twists! How often do you redo them?
charmtreese
Well-Known Member
@Prettymetty Thank you! I twist biweekly.
Prettymetty
Natural/4b/medium-coarse
Tomorrow is the last day to submit a style for week 1. You can do more than 1 style a week btw.
Happy styling!
Happy styling!
YvetteWithJoy
On break
I'm still here! DS2 started a new autism therapy program, and my schedule has been crazy since returning to Dallas.
I'm going to try to do my crimper set today and post by 7 PM tonight, but if I can't, I'll try for next week.
I'm going to try to do my crimper set today and post by 7 PM tonight, but if I can't, I'll try for next week.
Prettymetty
Natural/4b/medium-coarse
I'm sure it'll be lovely. We are looking forward to it
Prettymetty
Natural/4b/medium-coarse
It's wash day for me. I did an overnight coconut oil treatment and I'll do a Therapiste prepoo as well. I gotta strengthen these strands if I'm going to be wearing my hair out more.
I think I will go back to hiding my hair next month... I like to be surprised by my length checks.
I think I will go back to hiding my hair next month... I like to be surprised by my length checks.
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Pygmy_puff
Well-Known Member
Did you ever try doing your whole head? I love the way that small section looks, I bet a whole head would be gorgeous on you!
YvetteWithJoy
On break
Aw, thanks!
Not yet! I've been trying to get to it all week! I purchased some rubber bands and a foam. I hope to try to do my whole head this evening.
Prettymetty
Natural/4b/medium-coarse
@Coilystep You are the winner for week 1 
Prettymetty
Natural/4b/medium-coarse
This week's style: 2 twists with a low bun in the back
Coilystep
@imperial_acquisitions
Thanks I'm loving everyone's styles. I'm going to do a roller set tomorrow.@Coilystep You are the winner for week 1
uofmpanther
4ab, lopo, fine, low-med density
Week 1 is over, but I'll post my pics anyway so that you ladies can see I tried. I was trying to do a flat twist bun because flat twists are my Achilles heel... Hopefully week 2 will be better 
YvetteWithJoy
On break
I fiiiiiiiiially attempted the full crimper curler set. I used a spray bottle of water and the new Eden Bodyworks Mousse I purchased (I'm worried it's not going to be effective due to 1 bad review I found after purchasing) and used bands to keep them on.
They are in my head now and too uncomfortable to sleep in. I'll sit for another few hours and hope it dries. If not, I'll have to see if I can get my dryer bonnet over it.
I'll take a photo tomorrow, no matter how it turns out, and submit it as my style for week #2.
They are in my head now and too uncomfortable to sleep in. I'll sit for another few hours and hope it dries. If not, I'll have to see if I can get my dryer bonnet over it.
I'll take a photo tomorrow, no matter how it turns out, and submit it as my style for week #2.
Alma Petra
Well-Known Member
Oh hello, beautiful! This is the first time I see a photo of your face. I hope that the style will turn out great!
This challenge is exciting. If I get to do the wng/twist out on Monday, I'll participate me too.
YvetteWithJoy
On break
Aw, thanks, sis! It's not looking too good.
But I just think I need to practice with it and make a few changes. For one, I need to clamp the crimper curlers at the ends of my hair instead of at the roots. Second, it was impossible to get my hooded dryer over them: So in the future I need to apply this early in the morning on damp and not wet hair. Or invest in a standing dryer.Please do join! This really IS fun. Trying the crimper curlers has me wanting to try my deep wave curlformers! I'm finally getting use out of all the stuff I paid for that otherwise would just be sitting around.
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