W"HIP" Length Challenge 2013 Thread (Pt I: Jan 1-Mar 31, 2013 + Oct-Dec 2012 bonus)

[bebezazueta]

bigbrowneyez is that a Rollerset? Gorgeous hair nonetheless!

 

[bigbrowneyez]

bigbrowneyez is that a Rollerset? Gorgeous hair nonetheless!

Thank you! I blow dried and curled it with a curling iron on this past Tuesday. I maintain the curl at night with 2 Bantu knots (divide my hair on half horizontally, one knot at the top of my head and one at the bottom). I moisturize my hair first and knot it pretty tight (not too tight! Comfortably) It's a low maintenance way of keeping some curl/wave. I like how roller sets look but goodness, I have so little patience waiting for it to dry lol.

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[bebezazueta]

Thank you! I blow dried and curled it with a curling iron on this past Tuesday. I maintain the curl at night with 2 Bantu knots (divide my hair on half horizontally, one knot at the top of my head and one at the bottom). I moisturize my hair first and knot it pretty tight (not too tight! Comfortably) It's a low maintenance way of keeping some curl/wave. I like how roller sets look but goodness, I have so little patience waiting for it to dry lol.

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Ooh nice! I showed your pic to my niece & told her hair can be long like this if she stop cutting it herself. LOL! She BCed twice. SMH!

 

[Diva_Esq]

Re: W"HIP" Length Challenge 2013 Thread (Pt I: Jan 1-Mar 31, 2013 + Oct-Dec 2012 bonu

bigbrowneyez

Welcome to the challenge!! You hair is exquisite!!

 

[NJoy]

Re: W"HIP" Length Challenge 2013 Thread (Pt I: Jan 1-Mar 31, 2013 + Oct-Dec 2012 bonu

bigbrowneyez

Girl! Your hair is So full! Are you natural or relaxed?

 

[bigbrowneyez]

Thank you ladies!! My hair is relaxed.

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[NJoy]

Re: W"HIP" Length Challenge 2013 Thread (Pt I: Jan 1-Mar 31, 2013 + Oct-Dec 2012 bonu

Thank you ladies!! My hair is relaxed.

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It's beautiful and a nice length on you.

 

[NJoy]

Re: W"HIP" Length Challenge 2013 Thread (Pt I: Jan 1-Mar 31, 2013 + Oct-Dec 2012 bonu

I just spent the last 2 nights thoroughly detangling my hair and giving it a good trim. I have it in twists now. Other than Saturday's twistout, I'll probably stick with twists for a minute.

 

[Lucia]

Re: W"HIP" Length Challenge 2013 Thread (Pt I: Jan 1-Mar 31, 2013 + Oct-Dec 2012 bonu

Thank you ladies!! My hair is relaxed.

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Impressive, and pretty

 

[Lucia]

Re: W"HIP" Length Challenge 2013 Thread (Pt I: Jan 1-Mar 31, 2013 + Oct-Dec 2012 bonu

My hair was still holding in a blowout for 3 weeks. I had to DC, co wash, detangle. I have is all oiled up with coconut oil and some conditioner to seal and 4 braids.

 

[ManeStreet]

Ive decided that I want to fully enjoy my wsl. No more hiding hair & month long protective styling. Im setting my hair free. Ive accepted that if it takes longer to get to whip & hip, then so be it.

I will be blowdrying every two weeks but Im making sure to incorporate a great leave-in & heat protectant.

 

[NJoy]

Sounds like we'll be seeing some hair porn in this thread soon, huh? *grabs a seat and waits for the show to begin*

 

[SmilingElephant]

So i have about 2.5-3 inches to go before i reach WL. Im holding out hope that I'll reach it in May and hopefully be able to claim w'hip by August or September. I just really can't wait to claim WL...but im almost there!

Grow hair grow!!!

 

[Enyo]

Re: W"HIP" Length Challenge 2013 Thread (Pt I: Jan 1-Mar 31, 2013 + Oct-Dec 2012 bonu

I think this challenge is better for me than the full hip length, so I'm switching.

Current Length: Longest later is scraping WL, shortest is BSL due to a recent trim.
Relaxed, Natural, Transitioning or Texlaxed: Natural
Plans for hair once your reach W"HIP" Length (i.e., maintain, chop, grow more, etc.): I honestly don't know. I'm considering cutting it so it's evenly waist length.
Supplements taking: Maxi-Hair and TwinLab Predigested Collagen Protein (Aminos)
Regimen & Products: Bunning only with wooden/horn barrettes that close with a stick or plain hair sticks. Washing with sulfate-free shampoo no more than twice per week. DC once a week alternating between GPB and Argan Mask. Sealing with Wild Growth Oil or Shea Butter. Castor oil on the edges to thicken them up.
Starting Photo:

 

[SmilingElephant]

Go Enyo!! Wow your hair is thick!! I love it!

I need to get me some new sticks since im in bunning mode.

 

[Enyo]

Re: W"HIP" Length Challenge 2013 Thread (Pt I: Jan 1-Mar 31, 2013 + Oct-Dec 2012 bonu

SmilingElephant Thanks girl. I love stick bunning. It really cuts down on tangles caused by my hair wrapping around elastic or getting broken off by metal clips. They just slide in so smoothly! No hair ripping sounds or friction breakage.

 

[SmilingElephant]

Thats what i need.

Enyo, how exactly do you bun? Like do you do braids/twists first to stretch your hair out first and then bun?
Or do you bun while wet?

 

[Enyo]

Re: W"HIP" Length Challenge 2013 Thread (Pt I: Jan 1-Mar 31, 2013 + Oct-Dec 2012 bonu

SmilingElephant I always bun either wet or damp. Even if I'm just resetting my bun after sleeping or working out, I spray it with a little water or phyto mist. I do stretch my hair a bit before I bun by pulling it as firmly as possible without being too rough, apply my moisturizer or oils with a stroking motion, and then just twist my hair into the bun making sure my ends are not exposed.

 

[Diva_Esq]

Re: W"HIP" Length Challenge 2013 Thread (Pt I: Jan 1-Mar 31, 2013 + Oct-Dec 2012 bonu

Update photo...sorry, I haven't been in the thread much! Work is killing me!!

Anyway, I think I might be about WHIP length, I think. In the pic, my first roll (LOL) is my non-existent waist. The pic cuts off at my hip, so I think am between WL and HL and my hair wasn't completely straight (still falling from being barrel curled).


Whip Length????

 

[SmilingElephant]

Re: W"HIP" Length Challenge 2013 Thread (Pt I: Jan 1-Mar 31, 2013 + Oct-Dec 2012 bonu

Diva_Esq i'd say you can claim whip! Congratulations! Are u still co-washing daily when curly? Your hair is just amazing! It grows so fast!

 

[Diva_Esq]

Re: W"HIP" Length Challenge 2013 Thread (Pt I: Jan 1-Mar 31, 2013 + Oct-Dec 2012 bonu

@Diva_Esq i'd say you can claim whip! Congratulations! Are u still co-washing daily when curly? Your hair is just amazing! It grows so fast!

SmilingElephant

Yay! I was scared to claim it!! I gotta figure out something fun to do for my 3 year naturalversary on April 5th!! Thank you so much. Yes, still co-washing daily when curly, which is 90% of the time. My hair seems to thrive on it. I need to step up my deep conditioning game though.

 

[SmilingElephant]

Seeing your hair made me get up and go co-wash lol!

I so hope i can claim WL or Whip length this year. Im so anxious lol

I went and bought some Spring Valley prenatal vitamins from WalMart so I'll be taking those daily, im still taking my Omega 369 and i take 3 of those a day.

After i use up the products I've been trying im going back to my staples. My hair has been dry. And i stepped up my DC game!

 

[Diva_Esq]

Re: W"HIP" Length Challenge 2013 Thread (Pt I: Jan 1-Mar 31, 2013 + Oct-Dec 2012 bonu

Seeing your hair made me get up and go co-wash lol!

I so hope i can claim WL or Whip length this year. Im so anxious lol

I went and bought some Spring Valley prenatal vitamins from WalMart so I'll be taking those daily, im still taking my Omega 369 and i take 3 of those a day.

After i use up the products I've been trying im going back to my staples. My hair has been dry. And i stepped up my DC game!

SmilingElephant

LOL @ "Seeing your hair made me get up and go co-wash lol!"

 

[SmilingElephant]

Welp here's my progress. I did a comparison pic of where i am now to when i was WL 2 years ago. Im almost there!





Idk if i can make Whip this year tho. Its April already! Idk if my growth is keeping up with the flying time. Lol

 

[NJoy]

Welp here's my progress. I did a comparison pic of where i am now to when i was WL 2 years ago. Im almost there!

Idk if i can make Whip this year tho. Its April already! Idk if my growth is keeping up with the flying time. Lol

Girl, don't give up on your goal. We have 8.5 months left. That's plenty time to do something big! And, growth spurt season is coming up. What? Like Jesse said, "Keep hope alive!"

 

[Enyo]

I REALLY need to press my hair to see what working with but I'm terrified of heat damage. Advice??

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[Diva_Esq]

Re: W"HIP" Length Challenge 2013 Thread (Pt I: Jan 1-Mar 31, 2013 + Oct-Dec 2012 bonu

HELLO ALL! Since we are a small challenge group, let's just keep it going inside this thread. We are only at 5 pages now, no need to start a new thread every 3 months! I will update this thread name as well.

Carry on and HHG!!

 

[Diva_Esq]

Re: W"HIP" Length Challenge 2013 Thread (Pt I: Jan 1-Mar 31, 2013 + Oct-Dec 2012 bonu

I REALLY need to press my hair to see what working with but I'm terrified of heat damage. Advice??

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Enyo

I would say to avoid pressing...Do a moisturizing deep condition on your hair, then blow dry your hair on low heat using a heat protectant and a light essential oil (grapeseed or almond). Then flat iron on a moderately hot setting using small pieces of hair and the comb-chase method. Youtube that for a visual. It will help get your hair straight. Use no more than 1-2 passes over the hair with the iron to avoid heat damage and watch the setting. Try not to go over 380-400 degrees and see how your hair tolerates that. Good luck.

 

[mrs.reese]

Re: W"HIP" Length Challenge 2013 Thread (Pt I: Jan 1-Mar 31, 2013 + Oct-Dec 2012 bonu

MUST ANSWER THE FOLLOWING:
Current Length: Grazing Waist Length or AT waist
Relaxed, Natural, Transitioning or Texlaxed: Texlaxed
Plans for hair once your reach W"HIP" Length (i.e., maintain, chop, grow more, etc.): Keep on growing til hip length!
Supplements taking: Hairfinity
Regimen & Products:

• • Prepoo
  Komaza Care Pona Hair and Scalp Treatment: 1 hour prior to wash with plastic cap
• Wash

1 x week (Abba Pure Moisture, Joico Moisture Recovery, or Tresemme Moisture Rich)

• Deep Condition Weekly under hard bonnet dryer high heat with plastic cap
  Komaza Care Olive Oil Mask<___staple!
  (may sometimes use Silk Elements Mega Moisture, Silk Elements Cholesterol, or Lustrasilk Cholesterol)
  **awaiting DB Silk Dreams, DB Shea Deaux
  Using Komaza Care Honey Comb Rejuvenator every 2 weeks
  • Scalp Oil
  NJOY Growth OIl with 4 min scalp massage daily, then plastic baggy for 1 hour (GHE)/ HairTrigger/Komaza Care Hair Nourishment Oil
• Daily am Moisture/Seal Daily:
  LOC method (only after wash):Komaza Care Califica Leave In, then
  Scurl or Komaza Care Califica Moisture Spray, then Grapeseed Oil or Olive Oil, or JBCO, then Komaza Care Jojoba Hemp Sealant then Heavy seal with Non-Petroleum Jelly on ends especially.
  Daily Moisture and Seal:
  AM- Moisturize with Scurl or Komaza Care Califica Moisture Spray, then seal with Grapeseed or Olive Oil
  PM-Spray hair every night with Komaza Care Vitamin Regin (night)
• Celie Braids then Wig- this has grown me to the length I am at. I can't cornrow to save my life! (Silk Skull Cap always)
  • Cowash Tresemme Moisture Rich Conditioner, Joico Moisture Recovery Conditioner, or Abba Pure Moisture Conditioner
    • Protein Treatment- Komaza Care Protein Strengthener every 1-2 months

Work out 4 times a week for 1.0 hours, 64 oz water per day!!
Starting Photo:

 

[Enyo]

Re: W"HIP" Length Challenge 2013 Thread (Pt I: Jan 1-Mar 31, 2013 + Oct-Dec 2012 bonu

@Enyo

I would say to avoid pressing...Do a moisturizing deep condition on your hair, then blow dry your hair on low heat using a heat protectant and a light essential oil (grapeseed or almond). Then flat iron on a moderately hot setting using small pieces of hair and the comb-chase method. Youtube that for a visual. It will help get your hair straight. Use no more than 1-2 passes over the hair with the iron to avoid heat damage and watch the setting. Try not to go over 380-400 degrees and see how your hair tolerates that. Good luck.

Diva_Esq Thanks. I really think I may just do a single part in the back. Really, that's the part I use the measure my progress, so I can just assume the rest of my hair is the same length and shorter. I may get my intern to do it after work since the back is the hardest part.