Luscious Healthy Ends Challenge 2024

[Chicoro]

Hey come here, let me ask you some things


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• Have you ever seen the most epic, monumental Bun Drop ever recorded in the history of Long Hair Care Forum? We have.

That Epic Bun Drop:
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• Are you interested in retaining up to six (6) inches of length in a 12 month period? Several people have shown proof they've done it.

• Want to figure out what tweak in your regimen may send your hair growing full speed down your back? Collectively, we've done that, too.

Now ask yourself, "Do you want some of this?"


OR better yet....

DO. YOU. WANT. SOME. OF. THIS?!!!!


Then come on and join us in 2024 because we've got some great things in store,
that may be even better than hair down to the floor,
such as beautiful, luscious, healthy hair ends, galore!


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[newgrowth15]

I sat on the sidelines in March of 2023, because I cut my hair to ear length. I would like to join the 2024 thread to keep track of my growth.

 

[HealthyHair2020]

Well I clicked too many of those buttons so I am in!

 

[IDareT'sHair]

I'm back in 2024.

Will be protecting and babying ends. Will check in for tips, encouragement etc...

 

[snoop]

I'm in. I want this year to be a much better year for my hair. This is the year to baby my ends!

 

[faithVA]

I'm in. I realize I never joined the 2023 challenge.

My ends are better than they have been in the past. Looking to retain more in 2024.

Posting a starting pic for comparison. Was able to wear a flat twist out today and my ends cooperated.

 

[Dee Raven]

I'm in too. My ends were in terrible shape and I had to trim off a lot. So I'm ready to have a healthier hair journey this year.

 

[Plushottie]

After just hacking off at least 2 inch because my hair stays dry and ends are Olympic gold medalist in splitting im in!

 

[ItsMeLilLucky]

After just hacking off at least 2 inch because my hair stays dry and ends are Olympic gold medalist in splitting im in!

Not the ends being Olympic gold medalist in splitting They some overachievers.

 

[Plushottie]

Not the ends being Olympic gold medalist in splitting They some overachievers.

Baby they make history stats.

 

[newgrowth15]

@Plushottie, have you tried baggying your ends with water, a leave-in and a little bit of oil? It does wonders for my ends.

 

[Plushottie]

@newgrowth15 yes ma’am and my hair didn’t like it.

 

[Chicoro]

I'm in too. My ends were in terrible shape and I had to trim off a lot. So I'm ready to have a healthier hair journey this year.

No way.... @Dee Raven, I was JUST looking at your feature of the month photos, one second before I came to this thread and see you name!

 

[ItsMeLilLucky]

@Plushottie do you think it could be because of the products? Every time I notice an issue, I always gotta do a check list, cause it would just bug me until I figure out the issue lol. I gotta see if it's products, handling (did I do something too rough, did I not detangle enough, is someone else the culprit, etc) is it my health, (mental or otherwise), am I sleeping crazy, etc. Something is not giving what it's supposed to give

 

[Plushottie]

@Plushottie do you think it could be because of the products? Every time I notice an issue, I always gotta do a check list, cause it would just bug me until I figure out the issue lol. I gotta see if it's products, handling (did I do something too rough, did I not detangle enough, is someone else the culprit, etc) is it my health, (mental or otherwise), am I sleeping crazy, etc. Something is not giving what it's supposed to give

I have done high, low, diy. I was pushing products like I was a distributor lol. Over the years it’s like ok maybe my hair is just dry. It can be moist for a min it’s soft even new growth but my ends since it’s the elder just do not like to stay united. I just trimmed this week and will be viligant.

 

[yamilee21]

My diagonal ends and I will join the fun. Maybe this year, I will finally go from \ to — … or at least, a little less diagonal.

 

[MzSwift]

I'm in!
Taking care of my ends is crucial for retention.
I just trimmed so I'm ready to start the new year fresh.
Let's do it!

 

[long.hair.dont.care]

Count me in. I dream of the day where I wont have to yield to trimming my ends to deal with velcro ends. I hope to make that dream a reality!

 

[keranikki]

In the 2023 thread, I was asked how I microtrim my hair (thanks @Chicoro !). I was able to find a video that closely resembles how I microtrim. The only exception is that I divide my hair sections like a pie.

Micro-trimming video

I hope the link works.
If the link doesn’t work, I will repost in a different way.

I’m also here for the challenge. My goal is to continue to grow and retain. I would also like to fill in my edges, but I got my Daddy’s hairline so it is what it is lol.

 

[Chicoro]

In the 2023 thread, I was asked how I microtrim my hair (thanks @Chicoro !). I was able to find a video that closely resembles how I microtrim. The only exception is that I divide my hair sections like a pie.

Micro-trimming video

I hope the link works.
If the link doesn’t work, I will repost in a different way.

I’m also here for the challenge. My goal is to continue to grow and retain. I would also like to fill in my edges, but I got my Daddy’s hairline so it is what it is lol.

Oooooo thank you.

1. You be twisting your hair around and trimming off the hairs sticking up and out?
2. What is the difference between a micro trim and trimming 1/8 of an inch?
3. Can you maybe show us on a wig how you divide your hair 'in a pie and and micro-trim', please?
4. How often do you do this again, please?

Your results remind me of Wanakee's testimonial lady: Beautiful, thick, full and even!!!! I WANT THS, TOO!

 

[Chicoro]

In the 2023 thread, I was asked how I microtrim my hair (thanks @Chicoro !). I was able to find a video that closely resembles how I microtrim. The only exception is that I divide my hair sections like a pie.

Micro-trimming video

I hope the link works.
If the link doesn’t work, I will repost in a different way.

I’m also here for the challenge. My goal is to continue to grow and retain. I would also like to fill in my edges, but I got my Daddy’s hairline so it is what it is lol.

I followed a link from the video you posted. Would you say the par I have circled is the key to your micro trims?

The reason I continue to ask because every time I trim my hair I mess it up and overly butcher it. If I could trim my own hair beautifully and successfully and have it come out as gorgeous as your hair, I would be SOOO SATISFIED!

 

[Chicoro]

Circled part says:

1. WHAT DOES THE HEALTHY HAIR
   MICRO TRIM INVOLVE?
   • › A prescriptive cleanse & condition at the backwash
   • › Hair is gently detangled and dried before cutting to enable easy split end removal.
   • › Hair is twisted in sections to reveal and remove split ends from mid lengths and ends.
   • › Hair is micro trimmed to remove dead ends (All hair is dead that you can see, not just the ends. chicoro note)

but still allow for length and growth.

 

[ItsMeLilLucky]

@Chicoro Heyyy

I have a few questions lol:
-When hair is twisted in sections, what type of twists? Two strand twists?
-How big are the sections? Are we talking
relaxer application thin or let's hurry up and section it so we can get through thin?
-How tight is the twists? Is it firm or loosely wrapped around your hand?
-Is the hair twisted all in one section or is it sectioned top and bottom? Soo, like this | or like this =

 

[keranikki]

Oooooo thank you.

1. You be twisting your hair around and trimming off the hairs sticking up and out?
2. What is the difference between a micro trim and trimming 1/8 of an inch?
3. Can you maybe show us on a wig how you divide your hair 'in a pie and and micro-trim', please?
4. How often do you do this again, please?

Your results remind me of Wanakee's testimonial lady: Beautiful, thick, full and even!!!! I WANT THS, TOO!

1. I do a half twist, since my hair is short, to see the shorter hairs. When I get to the back of my head, I smooth my hands against the grain of my hair to lift the shorter hairs. I gather the shorter hairs and trim.
2. There isn’t a difference.
3. I will try to make a video this weekend.
4. For 2023, I microtrimmed every 4 weeks. Twice, I stretched my trim to almost 6-8 weeks, but I had to trim more.

To me the goal of microtrimming is to minimize the damage split ends cause over time. It’s really useful when you are changing your regimen, so you can see if the products/processes are benefiting you. The better your care for your ends, the less you have to microtrim. Now, that I have a solid regimen, I’m hoping to stretch my micotrims to every 6-8 weeks.

 

[keranikki]

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I followed a link from the video you posted. Would you say the par I have circled is the key to your micro trims?

The reason I continue to ask because every time I trim my hair I mess it up and overly butcher it. If I could trim my own hair beautifully and successfully and have it come out as gorgeous as your hair, I would be SOOO SATISFIED!

Yes! She explained it way better than I did!

 

[keranikki]

@Chicoro Heyyy

I have a few questions lol:
-When hair is twisted in sections, what type of twists? Two strand twists?
-How big are the sections? Are we talking
relaxer application thin or let's hurry up and section it so we can get through thin?
-How tight is the twists? Is it firm or loosely wrapped around your hand?
-Is the hair twisted all in one section or is it sectioned top and bottom? Soo, like this | or like this =

If you don’t mind, I can answer a few:
-hair is loose, then a section is twisted 2-3 times with medium tension. You want the shorter hairs to show themselves, not hide in the twist. I would not recommend microtrimming in twists or braids.
-sections are based on hair density and is sectioned from top to bottom in the video. I section my hair like a pie (smaller sections). I have medium to low density hair.
I hope my answers helped.

 

[Chicoro]

@Chicoro Heyyy

I have a few questions lol:
-When hair is twisted in sections, what type of twists? Two strand twists? - naked twists
-How big are the sections? Are we talking - pencil thin
relaxer application thin or let's hurry up and section it so we can get through thin? not sure
-How tight is the twists? Is it firm or loosely wrapped around your hand? loosely wrapped
-Is the hair twisted all in one section or is it sectioned top and bottom? Soo, like this | or like this = neither

I got my questions from the video that @keranikki posted and tried to answer, see bold above. Everything you are asking is in that video. So, I think if you check out the video you'll see, too.

 

[ItsMeLilLucky]

I got my questions from the video that @keranikki posted and tried to answer, see bold above. Everything you are asking is in that video. So, I think if you check out the video you'll see, too.

You right I didn't watch the video because I'm taking a break from YouTube.

 

[Chicoro]

1. I do a half twist, since my hair is short, to see the shorter hairs. When I get to the back of my head, I smooth my hands against the grain of my hair to lift the shorter hairs. I gather the shorter hairs and trim.
2. There isn’t a difference.
3. I will try to make a video this weekend.
4. For 2023, I microtrimmed every 4 weeks. Twice, I stretched my trim to almost 6-8 weeks, but I had to trim more.

To me the goal of microtrimming is to minimize the damage split ends cause over time. It’s really useful when you are changing your regimen, so you can see if the products/processes are benefiting you. The better your care for your ends, the less you have to microtrim. Now, that I have a solid regimen, I’m hoping to stretch my micotrims to every 6-8 weeks.

"To me the goal of microtrimming is to minimize the damage split ends cause over time. It’s really useful when you are changing your regimen, so you can see if the products/processes are benefiting you. The better your care for your ends, the less you have to microtrim"

Stated ingeniously and brillantly by @keranikki !!!!



That's it!!!!!


This is it!!!


This is a monumentous "AHA" moment for me.


I am doing this my next trim.

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[Chicoro]

You right I didn't watch the video because I'm taking a break from YouTube.

It's okay. I answered some and @keranikki answered, too! Did you find her response to you, yet?