2011 Hide Your Hair Challenge! (Jan 1st - June 30th)

[itsjusthair88]

Hey ladies...my first check in (lol...that's sad) anyway, I am in Senegalese twists and have been for the past 4 weeks and I love it. I will keep these in for another week, take them out and let me hair rest with a light protein DC followed by a moisture DC, and then after that I will conquer the cain/cornrows!!!!! Once I conquer those it's on to a crochet install, which I will keep in (hopefully) the rest of April and into May.

So that's my plan for the next month. HHG ladies

 

[prettyhair73]

It's so exciting to see everyone progressing toward their goal!! I used to be a non-believer thinking my hair would never grow past my shoulders but I have proved myself wrong!! My hair is the longest it's EVER been now so after Sunday, I am going back up in my chignons!!

Keep believing and keep the good treatments up!!

 

[AlliCat]

Stayed home all day today (I love having thursdays off ) so didn't mess with my hair too much. Moisturized and sealed, then put it up into a ponytail. No combing either...slowly but surely I'm reducing the amount of combing I do to my hair especially on non-wash days, low manip is key

 

[Nasdaq_Diva]

I want to rip this weave straight outta my head. Its truly annoying the s**t out of me and I noticed my edges have been pulled where I now see white bulbs at the beginning of my hairs. I just hate my install and it has been almost 3 weeks.

ms.blue,
Have you been massaging the area with some sort of oil. I feel so sorry for you and your edges. Hopefully this won't be a setback.

 

[danigurl18]

Are we suppose to post progress pics at the end of the month?

 

[JerriBlank]

I am so sick of extensions. I really want to try and meet all of my goals,extension free. I'm trying to learn to bun my natural hair. It looks like a mess so far, but I'm determined to get this right.

 

[Lanea87]

I straightened my hair this morning and bumped the ends and ended up putting my hair in a high pony cause I had to go to clinicals.....

Got pics but I dont know if its okay to post?!

Sent from MyTouch 4G, using LHCF app.....

 

[Ms_CoCo37]

Morning!

Did an oil rinse this morning with olive oil. My hair is so soft! It's back in a banana puff. I tried taking pix but they're a little blurry.erplexed

 

[Anastaja11]

what happened???

I want to rip this weave straight outta my head. Its truly annoying the s**t out of me and I noticed my edges have been pulled where I now see white bulbs at the beginning of my hairs. I just hate my install and it has been almost 3 weeks.

 

[ms.blue]

ms.blue,
Have you been massaging the area with some sort of oil. I feel so sorry for you and your edges. Hopefully this won't be a setback.

Nasdaq_Diva, I have been putting my megatek mixture all along the edges hoping I could save them. Hopefully, this would prevent a setback.

 

[ms.blue]

what happened???

Anastaja, I told my friend not to braid or sew-in tight and normally she doesn't braid tight but this time I mentioned to her that my biggest fear is losing my edges and I guess she was trying to make that into reality b/c she braided my hair so tight and I kept telling her it was tight, then she proceeded to sew-in my hair tight as well telling me it would loosen up. Since I was in a rush, I paid her then left but I had a huge headache from the sew-in and braids. When I reached home, I had spray my braids with water to loosen some of the braids which it did except the edges especially the left side. She did my closure twice but still messed it up and now its off center but luckily I can cover it. Whey is it so hard to find someone who can do closures properly

 

[Janet']

ms.blue--I'm sorry!

Faithfully hiding my hair...ready for the length check Monday!

 

[Anastaja11]

ms.blue Aww I'm sooo sorry. That sucks just keep massaging the area with the megatek.
I'm not sure why its so hard to find a good closure/weavist that doesn't charge an arm and a leg especially in NY. I see some really nice stuff going on in ATL and Cali and I'm like why aren't these people here.

Anyways I hope it grows back before you do the take down. I myself am going to learn to do my own weaving and braiding I'm soo sick of depending on others and not likeing it cause I had something else in mind.

@Anastaja, I told my friend not to braid or sew-in tight and normally she doesn't braid tight but this time I mentioned to her that my biggest fear is losing my edges and I guess she was trying to make that into reality b/c she braided my hair so tight and I kept telling her it was tight, then she proceeded to sew-in my hair tight as well telling me it would loosen up. Since I was in a rush, I paid her then left but I had a huge headache from the sew-in and braids. When I reached home, I had spray my braids with water to loosen some of the braids which it did except the edges especially the left side. She did my closure twice but still messed it up and now its off center but luckily I can cover it. Whey is it so hard to find someone who can do closures properly

 

[Rossy2010]

sorry ms.blue Im sure you will recover from this nightmare real soon HHJ

 

[danigurl18]

I washed, DC and blowdried my hair last night so I could do mini twists. Then I decided that I'm lazy so I just ended up doing 2 french braids.

 

[Janet']

danigurl18, I WISH I could french braid!!!

 

[danigurl18]

I learned by watching other people do it. It gets easier with practice. I can't really do it on other people's heads.

 

[Janet']

I need to start practicing again!

 

[PrissyHippie]

Hola Ladies, I am still bunning. I am getting a touch-up today at 19 weeks post. ~>Protein, DC, Rolller Set ~> BUN WOOP WOOP

 

[Nasdaq_Diva]

Ok, I'm confused..so can/can't we post pics of our hair? I see alot of folks posting pics and I want in too <pouts> So, are we free to post pics as long as the ends are covered? What are the stipulations?

 

[s4pphir3]

Ok don't yell at me but ....

I'm bowing out of this challenge the wig was driving me crazy I held out for 7 months of hiding but I just couldn't take it anymore I missed my hair

Anyway I wish you ladies the best I'll be lurking around checking for progress pics

 

[prettyhair73]

I let my hair down for a few days but I am co-washing in the morning and back to the protective styles. I am excited that I gained so much length but now that I know I can do it, I will be continuing my regimens!!

 

[JJamiah]

Ahhh Just got finished doing my laundry (well my kids laundry) I am off to slumber land.

I am still up in braids with a week to go, I will Henna Next week and use my Dudley's Hair Rebuilder before hand. Last time I used APhogee 2 minute before and it came out lovely. I am mixng my Indigo this time. Hope to avoid any dryness. Will DC overnight with Silk Elements. Most Likely I'll rock my Vera wig. Hope everyone is doing well. Good Night

 

[acapnleo]

bunning still... Purchased Ors Moisturizer for DD and I and we are looking for cute hair accessories... I always seemed to see them, when I wasn't interested in buying, now, I can't find them!

 

[Ms_CoCo37]

Ok, I'm confused..so can/can't we post pics of our hair? I see alot of folks posting pics and I want in too <pouts> So, are we free to post pics as long as the ends are covered? What are the stipulations?

Nasdaq_Diva, it's okay to post pics of your hair as long as you're not showing your true length. For instance, if you do a rollerset, a wash n' go, or a braidout, it's fine to post pics. As long as it's not straight or showing your true length.

Does that make sense?

 

[Ms_CoCo37]

This morning I mixed up a little concoction of Cantu Shea Butter Leave in, olive oil, coconut oil, and water in a spray bottle. My hair seems to like it. I'll try to post pix in a few minutes.

 

[ms.tatiana]

My hair is still in a full back weave with braids in the front.

It's late night & because I forgot to wash my hair Friday I'm washing right now. I was only going to keep my hair up like this for 4 weeks, but I might keep it in for 5 or 6. I finally got my hair dryer in the mail, so I'm going to go under the dryer tonight.

 

[Ms_CoCo37]

Morning! I have some curly fro action going on this morning. I am constantly amazed at how much shrinkage I have. My hair really loves this concoction I mixed up! It's a little blurry, but here is a pic:

 

[NikkiQ]

I can't wait til my hair is like that!!! Ms_CoCo37

 

[gvin89]

Still in braids....