I am adopting LadyPanialo's reggie.. Deep Moisture Method, Wig and ALL for 12 months!

[NikkiQ]

Re: I am adopting LadyPanialo's reggie.. Deep Moisture Method, Wig and ALL for 12 mon

Ok, opinions needed. Should I get my hair trimmed? I haven't had it trimmed since like March/April. The goal was to not cut/trim/dust until Dec. 31. But, I really need it. My ends need TLC pretty bad.

If you really need it done, then a light trim or even a S&D will be fine. Just don't go and chop off 2" now.

 

[luvmesumhair]

Re: I am adopting LadyPanialo's reggie.. Deep Moisture Method, Wig and ALL for 12 mon

Still going strong for me. It's been two months so far. My hair stays braided up and under my lacefront. I take it down once a month to wash and comb out. I think in 3 weeks, I will give myself a touch up.

So easy and low maintenance!

 

[SouthernStunner]

Re: I am adopting LadyPanialo's reggie.. Deep Moisture Method, Wig and ALL for 12 mon

Ok so I have been MIA for about a month or so but I was bunning cause my braider went stateside for a month. Its 0928 here on Sunday 28 Nov and I am going wash and dc now so I can get my hair braided. See you in a month for an update.

 

[Nasdaq_Diva]

Re: I am adopting LadyPanialo's reggie.. Deep Moisture Method, Wig and ALL for 12 mon

I found someone at a local salon I use to frequent back in the day, she only charged me $15 (but I gave her $20) to braid the back in a beehive and flatiron the front (leave out hair). This was a steal to me...however, I did shampoo and condition my hair before I went.

I'm thinking of getting my whole head braided next time and just go a full cap wig.

Great idea! I'm going to call this salon not to far from my house and see how much they charge. Sadly, I found 1 girl on CL doing weaves. She had some pics up of her work, but one pic at the closure area looked like a half arse beehive. Looked loose. I can't braid an it looked like a beginner did it. Oh an did I mention she wants $30?!

Hopefully the salon charges similar to that.

 

[bride91501]

Re: I am adopting LadyPanialo's reggie.. Deep Moisture Method, Wig and ALL for 12 mon

So after having my hair out for a week and falling in love again lol, I relunctantly cornrowed my hair back up last night. I have been SO in love with my hair these last 7 days, but I had to do what I had to do, right?

I changed up a couple of things this month. See below:

-I applied the DMM with Lustrasilk Shea Butter and a bit of V05MM, EVOO, & WGO (I still seal with shea butter)

-Inspired by @Njoy's progress I've joined the Sulfur Challenge and started applying a sulfur/oil mix to my scalp. Haven't decided if I'm going to do it nightly or every other night, but for now its the latter.

-I wanted to see how my hair responded to a slightly heavier protein treatment, so right before braiding I did a PT of Joico KP, 1 egg, and a little ORS. My hair was so stiff afterwards but nearly unbreakable so I guess the PT did its job lol. I think I'll save this harder core treatment for every now and then.

I'm doing my first flat iron/length check next month at take-down....very excited about that! Happy gowing everyone!

 

[naturalmanenyc]

Re: I am adopting LadyPanialo's reggie.. Deep Moisture Method, Wig and ALL for 12 mon

The local weave shop by us charged $20 to braid my hair. I did not get a beehive, although I will next time. I have been in these braids since 11/16 and I'm taking them down today.

I'm not really following this regimen other than keeping my hair in braids, but I will try the DMM one of these days.

How do salons feel about braiding up hair filled with conditioner? Or are some ladies letting it dry first prior to getting braids?

I wish I could braid better. Six cornrows take me an hour to install.

Great idea! I'm going to call this salon not to far from my house and see how much they charge. Sadly, I found 1 girl on CL doing weaves. She had some pics up of her work, but one pic at the closure area looked like a half arse beehive. Looked loose. I can't braid an it looked like a beginner did it. Oh an did I mention she wants $30?!

Hopefully the salon charges similar to that.

 

[NikkiQ]

Re: I am adopting LadyPanialo's reggie.. Deep Moisture Method, Wig and ALL for 12 mon

^^^I let my hair dry before I have my stylist braid my hair. But lately, she's been very unreliable and I've been doing individual braids myself. I need to find someone I can rely on to be there whenever you text/call and actually answer within a week lol.

 

[Nasdaq_Diva]

Re: I am adopting LadyPanialo's reggie.. Deep Moisture Method, Wig and ALL for 12 mon

The local weave shop by us charged $20 to braid my hair. I did not get a beehive, although I will next time. I have been in these braids since 11/16 and I'm taking them down today.

I'm not really following this regimen other than keeping my hair in braids, but I will try the DMM one of these days.

How do salons feel about braiding up hair filled with conditioner? Or are some ladies letting it dry first prior to getting braids?

I wish I could braid better. Six cornrows take me an hour to install.

I am sure I'm going to let mine dry too. That, or apply the DMM after the braids have been installed.

 

[PoisedNPolished]

Re: I am adopting LadyPanialo's reggie.. Deep Moisture Method, Wig and ALL for 12 mon

Ladies is this challenge going to RESTART for the new year or do I just join this one? lol... either way I'm in so let me know!... Thank God I can braid myself I also ordered some sulfur that came in last night... not sure how I will mix it just yet. So for now I have been using sulfur 8 and glovers which has 5% sulfur in it. HHG!

 

[Nasdaq_Diva]

Re: I am adopting LadyPanialo's reggie.. Deep Moisture Method, Wig and ALL for 12 mon

Ladies is this challenge going to RESTART for the new year or do I just join this one? lol... either way I'm in so let me know!... Thank God I can braid myself I also ordered some sulfur that came in last night... not sure how I will mix it just yet. So for now I have been using sulfur 8 and glovers which has 5% sulfur in it. HHG!

Long time no talk

The challenge started in Sept, so you are good to go. This goes on for 12 months!

 

[PoisedNPolished]

Re: I am adopting LadyPanialo's reggie.. Deep Moisture Method, Wig and ALL for 12 mon

Thank you!!!! I am excited... looks like I need to start posting pics again. I will do that soon. I have been wearing a Bobbi Boss wig and this Euro Collection one. Be back with names/pics later

 

[Poutchi]

Re: I am adopting LadyPanialo's reggie.. Deep Moisture Method, Wig and ALL for 12 mon

Hey there,
I have been slacking on the daily spritzing ( smh) but I need to get back to it before my hair becomes all dried up. I still have my crochet braids in and i can tell that i have lots of NG. I just hope i retained it all. I am plan to take them out around the 17th of December with will make them 5 weeks old.
Tonight I am going to Cowash it ( Much need) and spritz it with my concoction. I have been shampoing my crochet braids with no problem really and since i like the fact that the hair looks more like afro hair when it is washed i don't mind the frizzes.

 

[ParagonTresses]

Re: I am adopting LadyPanialo's reggie.. Deep Moisture Method, Wig and ALL for 12 mon

Hey Y'all, just checking in as I'm sitting with deep condish in my hair. I have the same individual braids in from my last update, no intention of taking them down anytime soon. I'm currently rocking Suri, another one from It's A Wig (really liking this line). I didn't purchase any new wigs during the sales. I did an all-things-hair inventory before Thanksgiving and realize I have WAAAAAYYYY to much stuff, including wigs so I'm on a personal challenge NOT to purchase anything else hair related until I get rid of/use up what I already have. I REALLY need to document with pics...that's another person challenge of mine that I'll work on beginning now...maybe. Anyhoo guess that's it for now...Happy Growing Ladies!

 

[Poutchi]

Re: I am adopting LadyPanialo's reggie.. Deep Moisture Method, Wig and ALL for 12 mon

Hey ParagonTresses,
We should team up on this challenge. I have sooo many products but cannot afford to toss them away. What about us making a side challenge to use up our products before we buy any other product?
I don't even know if I can make an inventory lol, I must have a closet full of product now...Shissh

Hey Y'all, just checking in as I'm sitting with deep condish in my hair. I have the same individual braids in from my last update, no intention of taking them down anytime soon. I'm currently rocking Suri, another one from It's A Wig (really liking this line). I didn't purchase any new wigs during the sales. I did an all-things-hair inventory before Thanksgiving and realize I have WAAAAAYYYY to much stuff, including wigs so I'm on a personal challenge NOT to purchase anything else hair related until I get rid of/use up what I already have. I REALLY need to document with pics...that's another person challenge of mine that I'll work on beginning now...maybe. Anyhoo guess that's it for now...Happy Growing Ladies!

 

[Poutchi]

Re: I am adopting LadyPanialo's reggie.. Deep Moisture Method, Wig and ALL for 12 mon

bump bump bump... where are my ladies???

 

[ladysaraii]

Re: I am adopting LadyPanialo's reggie.. Deep Moisture Method, Wig and ALL for 12 mon

I'm getting ready to take down my braids this weekend. I'm going to do Aphogee 2 step. I'm debating whether to leave my hair out for a week or braid it up on Sunday.

 

[kbragg]

Re: I am adopting LadyPanialo's reggie.. Deep Moisture Method, Wig and ALL for 12 mon

Haven't posted in here for a minute but I took down my kinky twists after 6 1/2 weeks, Did an Aphogee 2 step treatment (My hair feels so strong!) followed by a DC with AOHSR, air dried, flatironed and wore straight for a week. I then did the DMM on dry hair again with AOHSR sealed with extra virgin coconut oil. This time I put my hair in crochet braids. I have quite an ugly cornrow pattern but nobody can see it so I'm good

I was going to get a wig but DH is dead set against wigs He doesn't mind braids or weaves as much. I think it's the whole taking the hair off thing that gives him the creeps Anyways I plan to keep these in for 8-12 weeks, we'll see how long they hold up.

 

[starofsouth]

Re: I am adopting LadyPanialo's reggie.. Deep Moisture Method, Wig and ALL for 12 mon

Ok, I'm having an issue. I've been wearing a half wig b/c I don't like the wiggy look. But no matter what I do...dc, mn, sulfur, leave in, etc. The portion of my hair that is out in the front keeps getting shorter and shorter. It's the same thing that happened when I wore a weave. Now I have a bang that I didn't want. How do u ladies keep your leave out hair from breaking off?

 

[ceecy29]

Re: I am adopting LadyPanialo's reggie.. Deep Moisture Method, Wig and ALL for 12 mon

Hey there,
I have been slacking on the daily spritzing ( smh) but I need to get back to it before my hair becomes all dried up. I still have my crochet braids in and i can tell that i have lots of NG. I just hope i retained it all. I am plan to take them out around the 17th of December with will make them 5 weeks old.
Tonight I am going to Cowash it ( Much need) and spritz it with my concoction. I have been shampoing my crochet braids with no problem really and since i like the fact that the hair looks more like afro hair when it is washed i don't mind the frizzes.

Hey Poutchi, what hair did you use for your crotchet braids that you are able to wash? TIA!!!

 

[MissHoney26]

Re: I am adopting LadyPanialo's reggie.. Deep Moisture Method, Wig and ALL for 12 mon

I took my braids down a few days ago to wash and condition. I re-braided and going to keep these in for a week and then I'll do a hard protein treatment and relax a week after that.. I want to wear my hair on christmas. It's so easy to stretch with this method. I'm about 12 weeks post now. I really want to get a few short wigs just to change it up too.

 

[Poutchi]

Re: I am adopting LadyPanialo's reggie.. Deep Moisture Method, Wig and ALL for 12 mon

Hey Poutchi, what hair did you use for your crotchet braids that you are able to wash? TIA!!!

Hey Ceecy,
I used freetress water wave. I have had them in for 3 weeks not and did shampoo them twice so far. You need to put the shampoo between your cornrows as if you were oiling your scalp ( after you have wet the head than massage it in on your scalp. Then rinse. Since we are doing the DMM, I just dilute a the DC and apply to my cornrows and let it dry in it. I also think that is why I keep thinking I can slack on the daily spritz since I have been DMM'ing every week.
Hope this help
ETA: The hair does frizz up but not that much and it gives it a more natural look. People have been raving about my hair ever since I had them

 

[Optimus_Prime]

Re: I am adopting LadyPanialo's reggie.. Deep Moisture Method, Wig and ALL for 12 mon

I need to figure out how to wear the two wigs I bought off ebay, or I'll have to forget about this challenge.

 

[SweetlyBlessed]

Re: I am adopting LadyPanialo's reggie.. Deep Moisture Method, Wig and ALL for 12 mon

ADD ME! ADD ME! I need yall for accountability!!! (Disclaimer...did not mean to rhyme that.)

I've blown the Crown & Glory technique too many times by letting work take over my life, thus coming home and crashing every night did not allow for proper hair care. I'm ready to change my ways for real

What is your PS of choice? Wigs
Are you natural or relaxed? Relaxed
What are you using for your DC of choice for the deep moisture method? My mix of Profectiv Deep Conditioner w/ Queen Helene's Cholesterol, and olive oil.
What are you using to seal before braiding? Any of my oils in rotation (jojoba, carrot, shea, castor, Profectiv's oil...)What are you using to wet your hair before DC is added?Leave-in mix of Infusium 23, African Braid Spray, water, aloe gel, and tea tree oil. (I actually already had this mix for the C&G method.)
How will you moisturize and seal while PS is in? What products? Surge (Yep...still have it because I stocked up! ) and sealing with whatever oil in rotation per aforementioned.
How often will you wash? What method? What products? I'll shampoo (diluted) and 5 min DC every 2 weeks while in braids, and full take down for shampoo and DC with heat (usually around the house while cleaning in shower cap and towel); all with Profectiv products.
What will you use for your hard protein treatment? and how often? Aphogee 2 Min. every 8 weeks
What else might you add to reach your goals? I will be massaging my scalp with WGO & MN daily, take my daily vitamin (thinking about adding a hair vitamin), and saying a daily prayer while visualizing my progress.

 

[MrsHouston]

Re: I am adopting LadyPanialo's reggie.. Deep Moisture Method, Wig and ALL for 12 mon

The local weave shop by us charged $20 to braid my hair. I did not get a beehive, although I will next time. I have been in these braids since 11/16 and I'm taking them down today.

I'm not really following this regimen other than keeping my hair in braids, but I will try the DMM one of these days.

How do salons feel about braiding up hair filled with conditioner? Or are some ladies letting it dry first prior to getting braids?
I wish I could braid better. Six cornrows take me an hour to install.

My salon said not to braid hair while wet b/c it pops. I allow my hair to dry of course.

 

[MrsHouston]

Re: I am adopting LadyPanialo's reggie.. Deep Moisture Method, Wig and ALL for 12 mon

Hey Y'all, just checking in as I'm sitting with deep condish in my hair. I have the same individual braids in from my last update, no intention of taking them down anytime soon. I'm currently rocking Suri, another one from It's A Wig (really liking this line). I didn't purchase any new wigs during the sales. I did an all-things-hair inventory before Thanksgiving and realize I have WAAAAAYYYY to much stuff, including wigs so I'm on a personal challenge NOT to purchase anything else hair related until I get rid of/use up what I already have. I REALLY need to document with pics...that's another person challenge of mine that I'll work on beginning now...maybe. Anyhoo guess that's it for now...Happy Growing Ladies!

I googled that wig and it's CUTE! We'd love to see a picture!

 

[MrsHouston]

Re: I am adopting LadyPanialo's reggie.. Deep Moisture Method, Wig and ALL for 12 mon

Haven't posted in here for a minute but I took down my kinky twists after 6 1/2 weeks, Did an Aphogee 2 step treatment (My hair feels so strong!) followed by a DC with AOHSR, air dried, flatironed and wore straight for a week. I then did the DMM on dry hair again with AOHSR sealed with extra virgin coconut oil. This time I put my hair in crochet braids. I have quite an ugly cornrow pattern but nobody can see it so I'm good

I was going to get a wig but DH is dead set against wigs He doesn't mind braids or weaves as much. I think it's the whole taking the hair off thing that gives him the creeps Anyways I plan to keep these in for 8-12 weeks, we'll see how long they hold up.

kbragg your picture reminds me of ME when i was preggie w/ds#1 and 2...All belly. lol

 

[ladysaraii]

Re: I am adopting LadyPanialo's reggie.. Deep Moisture Method, Wig and ALL for 12 mon

I rebraided my hair last night. I'm not very (any) good at cornrows, so I flat twisted my hair into a beehive. It didn't take as long as I thought. They are ok, i think they could be tighter and smaller, but they arent falling out.

I'll leave them in probably 2, maybe 3, weeks until I visit my parents and then I'll have my mom take pics and I'll try again. I'm hoping my hair will thrive better with it in this style, rather than the individuals

 

[Aggie]

Re: I am adopting LadyPanialo's reggie.. Deep Moisture Method, Wig and ALL for 12 mon

I have been keeping conditioner in my hair, but not doing the whole sealing thing. I have been a little lazy as of late and also working long hours so I'm tired as well.

 

[s4pphir3]

Re: I am adopting LadyPanialo's reggie.. Deep Moisture Method, Wig and ALL for 12 mon

Hey all, just checking in.

I'm still wearing my wigs, I upgraded from half wigs to lace fronts I also tweaked my regimen a bit since joining the challenge.

I cleanse my hair with ayurvedic powders 1x a week (considering switching to 2x a week), DC w/ JBCO & MSM powder mixed in 1x week, moisturize with a little conditioner & water and seal with jbco.

I feel like I need to rebraid every week b/c my hair has been getting really tangled and I was afraid to leave it in for a month. My braiding skills aren't the best lol so that's probably why.

I am also using jbco on my scalp regularly, along with a spritz (water, peppermint oil, msm, & aloe vera gel) it helps with the itches

 

[ParagonTresses]

Re: I am adopting LadyPanialo's reggie.. Deep Moisture Method, Wig and ALL for 12 mon

Hey ParagonTresses,
We should team up on this challenge. I have sooo many products but cannot afford to toss them away. What about us making a side challenge to use up our products before we buy any other product?
I don't even know if I can make an inventory lol, I must have a closet full of product now...Shissh

Girl that is a great idea! I need the motivation!