FROM BC TO WAIST LENGTH! Natural growth and health CHALLENGE.

[NikkiQ]

Any particular site, @NikkiQ?

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I've been pretty loyal to Hairsisters even though some people have had difficult times with them. Lately I've been checking out Samsbeauty.com as well. GREAT prices and lots of styles to choose from too. Every weekend there's a 2 day sale.

 

[Esthi777]

MyAngelEyez~C~U Thank you for the tag!

 

[Esthi777]

So I'm taking another stab at a WnG. It's airdrying as we speak and I had to finger twirl some parts because of heat damage and frizz. I'm praying to the hair gods that I can at least have one day without a busted doo...

 

[seraphim712]

WELCOME!! What works best for me is bunning. It's hard for me to keep my hair hidden in the summer but once it gets cold, I just wear a bun everyday until it gets warm again. I really think I retained most of my growth from fall to spring. HTH

I think I'm going to keep my hair in braids/twists for the remainder of summer and bun in the winter; I might need to add some protein to my hair as well, and I notice it does well with steam...

What is your method for bunning?

 

[lp318lp]

I just HAD to wear my hair out today! It is TOO hot for a bonnet and scarf!!! :burning:


Bought a headband from the Dollar Tree two weeks ago, and am wearing it now.

me~

 

[TopShelf]

Yikes!!!....I will measure tonight

 

[preciouslove0x]

Sorry ladies. I completely forgot about this challenge. However, I have been in a protective style 100% since May 20. Before then between August 2010-end of Jan 2011 I was in a protective style 98% of the time. I'm pretty good at sticking to it since I'm kinda lazy with my hair anyway.....My hair was at 4 inches when I joined the challenge and now it is almost 7 1/2 inches which of course includes the bajillion trims and dustings I have done so far). Sorry no pics. I'll do before and after pictures only at the end of the year.

HHG ladies!! We can do this!

 

[TopShelf]

this way my hair is September...less than a half an inch

My hair in April

Weave style

This

month, no hair added

 

[dachsies_rule!]

@MyAngelEyez~C~U Thank you for the tag! I am 2 months natural and 7 months post. Currently my regi is to wet my hair everyday and apply some conditioner (Aussie Moist). I'll co-wash 1-2X a week with Suave and I shampoo and DC once a week with Shea Moisture shampoo and ORS or Burts Bees.

Here's a pic I took a few days ago of my picked out TWA

 

[Evallusion]

I buy wigs locally and online. Some places I order from are: hairsisters, samsbeauty, blackhairspray and rockeytradingcompany.

 

[divinefavor]

MyAngelEyez~C~U Thanks for the tag!

 

[gvin89]

I joined in June. I was in kinky twists up until Monday...right now I'm on a short break. I still have about 5 inches all around. I'm trying to learn how to style my hair so I don't have to wear it in a fro daily.

 

[kiminprogress]

[Pics Added] From BC to Waist Length Challenge

I wanna join lol. Thanks for the tag. I BC'd on 2/24/10 (had 2 to 2.5 inches) and right now my hair is 9 inches all the way around. I have not cut or trimmed anything since my BC.
I am also currently in the Hide Your Hair Challenge so I've been doing nothing but protective styles since July 1st. To encourage growth, 3 days ago I started taking 2 Nioxin Vitamins daily and a Biotin supplement. My ultimate goal is past waist length since I have so much shrinkage. I'm dreaming big!! (Yes, the dates on my camera are off lol).
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[lp318lp]

I washed my hair this morning. Usually I would DC with Hairveda Daily Conditioning after a nice shampooing with my Aphogee Deep Moisturizing Shampoo, but this morning I used Aphogee 2-minute Reconstructor, followed by the Aphogee Balancing Moisturizer.

Then I moisturized with my Hawaiian Silky 14-n-1, and sealed with Wild Growth Hair Oil. I did two strand twists in a few sections all around my head. Covered with a satin bonnet and scarf.

Hair feels nice now...



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[MyAngelEyez~C~U]

I did a henna treatment overnight, and the cowashed with Tresemme Natural mixed with aloe vera/ricebran/walnut oils...banding to stretch it now...

 

[lp318lp]

I did a henna treatment overnight, and the cowashed with Tresemme Natural mixed with aloe vera/ricebran/walnut oils...banding to stretch it now...

What is banding?

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[lp318lp]

I wanna join lol. Thanks for the tag. I BC'd on 2/24/11 and right now my hair is 9 inches all the way around. I have not cut or trimmed anything since my BC.

I am also currently in the Hide Your Hair Challenge so I've been doing nothing but protective styles since July 1st. To encourage growth, 3 days ago I started taking 2 Nioxin Vitamins daily and a Biotin supplement. My ultimate goal is past waist length since I have so much shrinkage. I'm dreaming big!!
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That's my goal as well, girl!! How long was your hair when you BC'd?

me~

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[MyAngelEyez~C~U]

lp318lp

What is banding?

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Banding: Stretching Natural Hair Without Heat

Banding Method: Stretching Natural Hair

 

[nuance7]

I tried a Twist Out for the first time....FAIL!!!!!
I didn't like it. I'll try again when my hair gets a bit longer.

I co-washed and twisted with Qhemets Alma & Olive Oil cream.

 

[kiminprogress]

Oops, I mistyped. I did my Big Chop on 2/24/10 not 2011 . When I did the Big Chop I had about 2 to 2 an a half inches, but I have A LOT of shrinkage so it looked shorter. I am editing the other post to reflect the correct date. The signiture is showing my length as of last week. I measured and my hair is at 9 inches. The pic in the red is my hair stretched from bunning on June 30. I'm in the Hide Your Hair Challenge too so I am protective styling until the end of this year.

 

[Stepiphanie]

Got the tag!! I'm back and focused now. I haven't been updating at all! I will start posting weekly starting this weekend.

 

[TopShelf]

I measured and I am a little over 4 inches in the front. Not able to measure the back because its pinned up.

 

[SunnyHoney]

MyAngelEyez~C~U, thanks for the tag. I really appreciate that you stepped up to take the lead on this thread ...it feels like a new life has been breathed into it! And your afro is GORGEOUS!!!!

I've always wanted to get a 'fro like that, but it's just not in my genes! *daydreams of a foxy fro*

Evallusion, WOW, you've had some amazing progress!
And lp318lp, I'm proud of you for rededicating yourself! Way to stick with it!

Welcome to all the newbies! I'm glad we're all of the attitude that this thread should be open to anyone dedicating themselves to join! ITA

much love, chicas!

 

[MyAngelEyez~C~U]

Thanks SunnyHoney! I'm glad to see things picking up in here as well.

 

[MyAngelEyez~C~U]

My "wash n go" today, co-washed with Tresemme Naturals conditioner, spritzed hair with a mix of Infusium 23, glycerin, water, and aloe vera juice, then applied Pink Ecostyler gel, all while in the shower. then shook my head to define/separate curls. Yes, I do have a little heat damage in the very front of my hairline, about a 1"section of hair . I ain't cuttin' jack though, LOL.

 

[NikkiQ]

I haven't rocked a wash n go since hittin SL. Might have to do that this weekend. I'm hoping to see some kind of growth this summer. Seems to be slow going these days.

 

[MyAngelEyez~C~U]

I haven't rocked a wash n go since hittin SL. Might have to do that this weekend. I'm hoping to see some kind of growth this summer. Seems to be slow going these days.

It seems like I retain my length better when I cowash/wash n go daily or every other day. I like to wear my hair stretched, but my hair seems dryer when I do that. My hair likes water, I guess. I just get bored with wash n go's though . I'm trying to gain another 1 1/2-2" by October, so wet hair it is.

 

[NikkiQ]

^^^wow really?? I never thought about retaining length from wash n gos. Might have to give that a try and gives the wigs a break.

 

[MyAngelEyez~C~U]

^^^wow really?? I never thought about retaining length from wash n gos. Might have to give that a try and gives the wigs a break.

This may sound weird, but it's like the gel acts like a sealant, and the glyccerin/water spritz keeps it moist and with a soft hold. I like the combo for my hair. I just baggy at night and then shake n go for the next 2-3 days, just spritzing with my mix...

 

[Esthi777]

Why have I been sleeping on Yes to Carrorts?? It made the projects feel like butta....!