Twist/braid/bun For Growth Challenge 2017 (no Extensions)

[MizzBFly]

Alrighty, I have finally had a moment to take some pics. Still mini-twisting every 4 weeks, moisturizing every other day, steaming, and wearing a twist out for 3 days and repeating the cycle. My grey roots still have a mind of their own. I want to try the Xcel 21, but I'm scurred of the reported scalp burning.

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Drool worthy as always! Love that color lippy

 

[snoop]

@Alta Angel I've got twist envy.

 

[MizzBFly]

My bun... this will be my go to for the next 4wks I’ll rotate positions every week. I’ll decide if I’ll change the first weekend of 2018

 

[Colocha]

@MizzBFly , is that bun only secured with a Flexi? If so, how did you do it?

 

[MizzBFly]

@MizzBFly , is that bun only secured with a Flexi? If so, how did you do it?

No way no how, I used 3 seamless hair scrunches

 

[faithVA]

Thank you ladies for all of the beautiful hair pictures. This is my favorite time of year

 

[Colocha]

No way no how, I used 3 seamless hair scrunches

Could've fooled me. I was wondering what voodoo you did to get it looking so nice.

 

[MizzBFly]

Could've fooled me. I was wondering what voodoo you did to get it looking so nice.

The illusion is awesome! I had to layer...lol behind the ear pony...middle portion I added to the first and I have a part in the middle and connected that part to the first but I finished quickly

 

[Colocha]

The illusion is awesome! I had to layers...lol behind the ear pony...middle portion I added to the first and I have a part in the middle and connected that part to the first but I finished quickly

Boy... that's a lot! Lol. But worth it I think.

 

[MizzBFly]

Boy... that's a lot! Lol. But worth it I think.

Definitely made for a more sleek look. I haven’t worn a low ponytail in my 4yrs natural. I love it

 

[MizzBFly]

This is the bun style for the week. I got the idea from YouTube inspired by A.Keys

 

[faithVA]

My end of year update

I stuck to flat twists and 2 strand twists for most of the year. I primarily wore flat twists and the same flat twist style for a month at a time. I don't think I have done 2 strand twists since March or April. Wearing flat twist has definitely made me hair lazy.

I originally said I was going to rollerset and twist and wear a style for 2 weeks. That never happened. I washed weekly and did flat twist on wet hair. I am way too impatient. Once I start my hair I just want it to be done.

I did retain and my ends did get better. I just found flat twist to just be so convenient and took the hassle out of the day to day styling.

Starting Pics - 12/2016


12/2017

 

[MizzBFly]

My end of year update

I stuck to flat twists and 2 strand twists for most of the year. I primarily wore flat twists and the same flat twist style for a month at a time. I don't think I have done 2 strand twists since March or April. Wearing flat twist has definitely made me hair lazy.

I originally said I was going to rollerset and twist and wear a style for 2 weeks. That never happened. I washed weekly and did flat twist on wet hair. I am way too impatient. Once I start my hair I just want it to be done.

I did retain and my ends did get better. I just found flat twist to just be so convenient and took the hassle out of the day to day styling.

Starting Pics - 12/2016
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12/2017
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Woot woot!! Your end are definitely more full!the fact you’re so consistent has really motivated me to be accountable, so I thank you. You are Bae for 2017

 

[faithVA]

Woot woot!! Your end are definitely more full!the fact you’re so consistent has really motivated me to be accountable, so I thank you. You are Bae for 2017

Thank you I'm consistent because I'm lazy, lazy, lazy. But it is starting to pay off.

 

[snoop]

My end of year update

I stuck to flat twists and 2 strand twists for most of the year. I primarily wore flat twists and the same flat twist style for a month at a time. I don't think I have done 2 strand twists since March or April. Wearing flat twist has definitely made me hair lazy.

I originally said I was going to rollerset and twist and wear a style for 2 weeks. That never happened. I washed weekly and did flat twist on wet hair. I am way too impatient. Once I start my hair I just want it to be done.

I did retain and my ends did get better. I just found flat twist to just be so convenient and took the hassle out of the day to day styling.

Starting Pics - 12/2016
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12/2017
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That's great progress!

 

[faithVA]

That's great progress!

Thank you. I'm happy to finally make some noticeable progress.

 

[MizzBFly]

I wore these for 5 wks. Stretched my hair first then twisted. How my hair set up I’ve never finished under 5hrs
My twisted styles and feeling myself take down, that I’m still rocking til’ next week

 

[Alta Angel]

I forgot how much I love this thread!

Love your styles @MizzBFly !

 

[MizzBFly]

I forgot how much I love this thread!

Love your styles @MizzBFly !

Thank you but where are your epic pic? Have you stopped mini twisting?

 

[faithVA]

Anyone interested in a 2019 challenge?

 

[Alta Angel]

I still am! Since this thread ended I just stopped posting pics. I guess I will start posting again.

Thank you but where are your epic pic? Have you stopped mini twisting?

 

[faithVA]

I still am! Since this thread ended I just stopped posting pics. I guess I will start posting again.

Ok. I will start a new thread this weekend.

 

[MizzBFly]

I can’t believe it’s been a whole year since I posted in this thread I’ve been around these here parts tho

 

[snoop]

I wore these for 5 wks. Stretched my hair first then twisted. How my hair set up I’ve never finished under 5hrs
My twisted styles and feeling myself take down, that I’m still rocking til’ next week
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These are beautiful!