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[CurlyCoilycourt]

Ladies i am going through the "i cant do a puff to save my life" phase!!! I was trying the advice that soliel gave me but maybe i dont have the right items or something!! i went to walmart to get those goody bands maybe that isnt enough..how are you using socks and stuff im so styled challenged i need HELP!!!! i want to achieve a good puff this weekend this will be the first time rocking my natural hair out!!!

ETA: nice job chicago on the twist out!!

 

[Chicagodiva]

Okay lurker checking in again. Chicagodiva--Your twistout is cute! I need that headband? hair jewel? in my life. Where did you get it? TIA.

Thanks so much Shay72!
That actually is not a headband, but silver combs with a jeweled flower on the end. I used 4 of them and positioned them to hold my hair back like a headband. They are from Claire's.

 

[LivinMyLifeLikeItsGolden]

Hi Ladies...I have been in lurking mode in this thread for a little while..not sure why...probably because I am taken back by everyones awesome progress. He is a little bit of my journey since my BC on July 29th, 2009. My shrinkage makes it really hard to see progress, but I can feel it

 

[LivinMyLifeLikeItsGolden]

and some more....

 

[countrychickd]

Hi Ladies...I have been in lurking mode in this thread for a little while..not sure why...probably because I am taken back by everyones awesome progress. He is a little bit of my journey since my BC on July 29th, 2009. My shrinkage makes it really hard to see progress, but I can feel it

Gorgeous hair! I tried to do some coils once and it was a major fail....lol. The front of my hair won't hold a coil to save it's life...lol. Your coils look great!

 

[LivinMyLifeLikeItsGolden]

Gorgeous hair! I tried to do some coils once and it was a major fail....lol. The front of my hair won't hold a coil to save it's life...lol. Your coils look great!

Thank you. It was done by my hairdresser....she packed in some serious brown gel into my hair before she did them...I was paranoid about dryness and breakage from the gel, so I washed them out the next day. LOL!

 

[Neith]

Here is my hair today (wash n' go):

Excuse the Gobs of conditioner. My hair has already sucked that up. lol

Tomorrow I'm probably gonna DC it and twist it. Twist - Outs have been my staple style. Less single strand knots that way.

I dunno, am I the only one that feels that all the pretty styles don't work on short hair? As my hair is longer, I can do more to it I think I'm waiting for more length before I really start experimenting!

 

[countrychickd]

Here is my hair today (wash n' go):

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Excuse the Gobs of conditioner. My hair has already sucked that up. lol

Tomorrow I'm probably gonna DC it and twist it. Twist - Outs have been my staple style. Less single strand knots that way.

I dunno, am I the only one that feels that all the pretty styles don't work on short hair? As my hair is longer, I can do more to it I think I'm waiting for more length before I really start experimenting!

Your hair is just gorgeous Neith! I feel the exact same way. I do twist outs as my staple style now, but when I get some good length, I'll start experimenting more. I'm going to still play with my hair a little while its short, but I know I'll have more fun with it longer.

 

[djanae]

Okay, I got some good news and some bad news. lol

The good news is that I tried my first puff! :O)
@ KQT20 - I used a black nylon sock. I just started at my hairline (like a headband) and slowly pulled it back until it was in a puff, then I tied it in the back and tucked the ends underneath the part of the sock that was already working as a ponytail holder. maybe you can see what I did here...

Here's some more of my first puff YAY!

But yea, the bad news is, I tried a french braid that turned into a 'flicted looking french twist.

I'm going out with the girls Friday night, so I desperately wanted to try something different.

I am, however, excited to have a puff! I tried doing a regular ponytail and almost hurt myself lol - my hair is layered, so the shortest parts at the top kept sticking out plus, it didn't help that my hair is a lot shorter now after the BC.

The sock worked perfect! I was using a stretchy headband before but it just didn't give a real pony affect to me.

I also came to the realization this week that I do not care for EcoStyler gel.
Maybe it doesn't mix well with my leave-ins or my EVCO, but IC Fantasia Olive Oil gel is perfect for me, and I'm going back to it. It gives me 10 times more shine and my hair just looks more moisturized after using it.

But yea, I think by Friday I may be able to perfect the twist (or braid) - I think I just needed to twist it further down the side of my crown...it's kind of sticking out at the bottom looking crazy in the pics

Here's a couple:

Thank goodness for this thread! Its a great way to get encouragement and tips

 

[Vonnieluvs08]

The hair and in this thread is and and !!
to all the recent BCers!!! Glad to have more new curlies to add to the experience.

what did you mix your your karishma henna with? did you have a hard time rinsing it out. my hair was really grainy afterwards and I washed and washed. i dont get changes in my texture with henna but I luv the color and sheen it gives me. Cant wait to see your pics

I'm sitting with some in my hair right now!! I was ready to go for round 2 and see if I can get it better. The 1st batch was just hot water and a splash of OJ that I let it sit overnight (12hrs). The batch today which is the left over from the 1st I added some beet root juice and a lil ACV. I don't think I saw much of a color change from the 1st batch maybe a lil less green and more brown (yes mine was green). It was grainy. I rinsed and rinsed then Cowashed and rinsed however my tube is a tan color so it was hard to tell if it was completely clear. I got the itchies and still had henna. I think I need to get my hair trained to henna before I get the color and sheen. Definitely had the softness. Someone told me the texture change may be from my hair growing and stretching out the curl. I'm going to dive back into all the henna threads for round 3. What do you mix with?

I have a photo shoot (for fun) coming up and I don't know how I should wear my hair or what to wear. What should I do ladies? I think i want to show my natural hair as much as possible so no heat but stretched is okay. TIA

 

[Chicagodiva]

Here is my hair today (wash n' go):
Excuse the Gobs of conditioner. My hair has already sucked that up. lol
I dunno, am I the only one that feels that all the pretty styles don't work on short hair? As my hair is longer, I can do more to it I think I'm waiting for more length before I really start experimenting!

Your wash & go is gorgeous! Love the texture.

I agree with you that short hair styling is limiting, I jtoo ust cannot wait for more length!

 

[CarLiTa]

Results of my first twistout!!!

I am very pleased

 

[CurlyCoilycourt]

Hi Ladies...I have been in lurking mode in this thread for a little while..not sure why...probably because I am taken back by everyones awesome progress. He is a little bit of my journey since my BC on July 29th, 2009. My shrinkage makes it really hard to see progress, but I can feel it

Love the coils nice job!!!

Here is my hair today (wash n' go):

Excuse the Gobs of conditioner. My hair has already sucked that up. lol

Tomorrow I'm probably gonna DC it and twist it. Twist - Outs have been my staple style. Less single strand knots that way.

I dunno, am I the only one that feels that all the pretty styles don't work on short hair? As my hair is longer, I can do more to it I think I'm waiting for more length before I really start experimenting!

Love your hair neith your progress in amazing!!!

Results of my first twistout!!!

I am very pleased

Very cute!! You have to tell what products you used to get this look??

 

[Soliel185]

Ladies i am going through the "i cant do a puff to save my life" phase!!! I was trying the advice that soliel gave me but maybe i dont have the right items or something!! i went to walmart to get those goody bands maybe that isnt enough..how are you using socks and stuff im so styled challenged i need HELP!!!! i want to achieve a good puff this weekend this will be the first time rocking my natural hair out!!!

ETA: nice job chicago on the twist out!!

Have you been cutting the band so you can tie it tightly enough? I always cut mine along the back seam, so it's like a strip of fabric, then I can adjust the tension.

I've also use scarves, strips cut from T-shirts (esp the neckline/hems) and the occasional Knee-High. I stopped using the nylon so much b/c it rolls up very thin, and my hair would coil around it and sometimes get caught. My hair is big enough to hide the wider bands (helps to use dark colors if you don't want it seen) but my hair won't coil around them and tangle the way it did with thinner ones if that makes any sense.

 

[chiprecious]

THIS IS ABSOLUTELY THE BEST THREAD EVER!!!!:wow:

I'm trying to hold off cutting until 1yr & my bday 01/10. Ya'll making is hard on a sista! You all are such an inspiration!

 

[TrendySocialite]

Gorgeous hair! I tried to do some coils once and it was a major fail....lol. The front of my hair won't hold a coil to save it's life...lol. Your coils look great!

I have no curl definition in the front either....I feel your pain!

 

[CurlyCoilycourt]

Have you been cutting the band so you can tie it tightly enough? I always cut mine along the back seam, so it's like a strip of fabric, then I can adjust the tension.

I've also use scarves, strips cut from T-shirts (esp the neckline/hems) and the occasional Knee-High. I stopped using the nylon so much b/c it rolls up very thin, and my hair would coil around it and sometimes get caught. My hair is big enough to hide the wider bands (helps to use dark colors if you don't want it seen) but my hair won't coil around them and tangle the way it did with thinner ones if that makes any sense.

O no!!! i have not been cutting my bands...so i just cut it then tie it and move it up and make it tighter as i go?? sorry but im so not the stylist erplexed

THIS IS ABSOLUTELY THE BEST THREAD EVER!!!!:wow:

I'm trying to hold off cutting until 1yr & my bday 01/10. Ya'll making is hard on a sista! You all are such an inspiration!

Cant wait until you are a member!!!!

 

[LoveisYou]

love, love KBB's hair milk, makes my hair so soft and moisturized

 

[vivEz daNs lamouR]

Welcome to all of the new BC'ers!

Just wanted to post my progress. Its been a little over 3 months since my BC, I really wish I had BC'd sooner.

Thanks ladies for all of your encouragement

 

[countrychickd]

Okay, I got some good news and some bad news. lol

The good news is that I tried my first puff! :O)
@ KQT20 - I used a black nylon sock. I just started at my hairline (like a headband) and slowly pulled it back until it was in a puff, then I tied it in the back and tucked the ends underneath the part of the sock that was already working as a ponytail holder. maybe you can see what I did here...

Here's some more of my first puff YAY!

But yea, the bad news is, I tried a french braid that turned into a 'flicted looking french twist.

I'm going out with the girls Friday night, so I desperately wanted to try something different.

I am, however, excited to have a puff! I tried doing a regular ponytail and almost hurt myself lol - my hair is layered, so the shortest parts at the top kept sticking out plus, it didn't help that my hair is a lot shorter now after the BC.

The sock worked perfect! I was using a stretchy headband before but it just didn't give a real pony affect to me.

I also came to the realization this week that I do not care for EcoStyler gel.
Maybe it doesn't mix well with my leave-ins or my EVCO, but IC Fantasia Olive Oil gel is perfect for me, and I'm going back to it. It gives me 10 times more shine and my hair just looks more moisturized after using it.

But yea, I think by Friday I may be able to perfect the twist (or braid) - I think I just needed to twist it further down the side of my crown...it's kind of sticking out at the bottom looking crazy in the pics

Here's a couple:

Thank goodness for this thread! Its a great way to get encouragement and tips

Your hair is so pretty! Love your puff!

Results of my first twistout!!!

I am very pleased

Your twist out is just gorgeous! I love it! What products did you use?

I have no curl definition in the front either....I feel your pain!

I had none whatsoever after my BC. It's curling a little more now, but not much. I can't do much with that front section, which I hate, but I'm hoping it's just scab hair or heat damage.

Welcome to all of the new BC'ers!

Just wanted to post my progress. Its been a little over 3 months since my BC, I really wish I had BC'd sooner.

Thanks ladies for all of your encouragement

Wow! Your hair has grown so much! That's so inspirational! How long has it been since your last relaxer?

 

[PeanutButterandHoney]

Welcome to all of the new BC'ers!

Just wanted to post my progress. Its been a little over 3 months since my BC, I really wish I had BC'd sooner.

Thanks ladies for all of your encouragement

You have alot of growth. How long did you transition?

 

[CarLiTa]

@ Djanae: LOVE the puff. Look how soft and moisturized the back is!
and you're making great progress with the flat-twist. I tried one in the front like that recently and i'm determined to perfect it too!

@ KQT and Countrychick: Thank you! I used water, eco-styler gel, a little bit of shea butter, the Ojon restorative treatment, for the most part. There was one section where I rubbed a little bit of conditioner, but I honestly can't remember which section that was

@ Vivez: Your hair is TAKING OFF! You've had tremendous group in the past 3 months and it looks great! it's nice to be able to see the progress on curly hair this early on as a natural. What have you been doing?

 

[vivEz daNs lamouR]

Wow! Your hair has grown so much! That's so inspirational! How long has it been since your last relaxer?

You have alot of growth. How long did you transition?

@ Vivez: Your hair is TAKING OFF! You've had tremendous group in the past 3 months and it looks great! it's nice to be able to see the progress on curly hair this early on as a natural. What have you been doing?

Thanks ladies! My last relaxer was March 3, 2008. So it's been about 1.5 years since my last relaxer.

I transitioned for 16 months before BCing.

To be honest, my regimen is pretty simple. I cowash everyday with either HE HH or Dove Go Fresh Moisture Therapy, DC about 1x a week with either Silk Elements Hair Mayo or Replenishing Pak, and every 3 or 4 cowashes I do a 2 minute treatment with Aphogee Reconstructor before cowashing.

I've found that unfortunately for me, my natural hair doesn't like the hard protein treatments as much as my relaxed hair did.

Style wise, during the summer it was either a WNG or pulling all of my hair back into a low pony. Every now and then I did a twist-out, but nowhere near as often as the WNG or pony. Now that it's colder here in NYC, I do puffs from washed hair the night before, or again.. a low pony. LOL, I'm pretty simple. I've also only straightened my hair twice since going natural.

 

[vivEz daNs lamouR]

I have no curl definition in the front either....I feel your pain!

I don't either.. the front left side of my head has very very loose curls, even some borderline straight pieces. It sucks trying to manipulate them too into tighter curls cos my strands always laugh at me like "Now, you know that ain't gon' work on me."

 

[Soliel185]

O no!!! i have not been cutting my bands...so i just cut it then tie it and move it up and make it tighter as i go?? sorry but im so not the stylist erplexed

Basically.

I take the cut headband and place it over my edges (so when I start to push it back it smoothes them out.) Then I tie the ends together. I hold the ends with my forefinger and thumb, and I place the rest of my fingers on the sides of my head where the band is, so I can pull the ends to tighten it, while pushing the band back/into place at the same time.

Try checking Youtube - I bet there are some great vid tutorials.

 

[Morenita]

Ok, I haven't posted in so long, half of ya'll prolly don't even know who I am Well, hiiii!!! And welcome to all the recent b/c'ers I didn't get a chance to comb through the parts that I have missed, but I went back a few pages and I see not much has changed. Soleil is still flyy as ever Girl, your twists are SO cute. Gimme!!!

@Vivez, your hair looks great in that puff that you did w/the eco styler gel!!

I haven't really been doing much with my hair, I'm lazy. WNG is like all I know, I'm too lazy to even do braid-outs etc b/c WNG's are so much easier lol. I think I have it down to a science now. I may post an updated pic, but I don't think much has changed. Just waiting for it to grow out

Keep up the great work ladies

 

[bablou00]

Neith luv the shots your hair is so so purtty!!! What kind of headband is that. It looks like it fits really good around the scalp. The front of my head is very thick and coily and I cant find anything to help lay that part down unless its a fitting scarf or thick headband. Your hair looks great

Here is my hair today (wash n' go):

​

​

​

Excuse the Gobs of conditioner. My hair has already sucked that up. lol

Tomorrow I'm probably gonna DC it and twist it. Twist - Outs have been my staple style. Less single strand knots that way.

I dunno, am I the only one that feels that all the pretty styles don't work on short hair? As my hair is longer, I can do more to it I think I'm waiting for more length before I really start experimenting!

The hair and in this thread is and and !!
to all the recent BCers!!! Glad to have more new curlies to add to the experience.



I'm sitting with some in my hair right now!! I was ready to go for round 2 and see if I can get it better. The 1st batch was just hot water and a splash of OJ that I let it sit overnight (12hrs). The batch today which is the left over from the 1st I added some beet root juice and a lil ACV. I don't think I saw much of a color change from the 1st batch maybe a lil less green and more brown (yes mine was green). It was grainy. I rinsed and rinsed then Cowashed and rinsed however my tube is a tan color so it was hard to tell if it was completely clear. I got the itchies and still had henna. I think I need to get my hair trained to henna before I get the color and sheen. Definitely had the softness. Someone told me the texture change may be from my hair growing and stretching out the curl. I'm going to dive back into all the henna threads for round 3. What do you mix with?

I have a photo shoot (for fun) coming up and I don't know how I should wear my hair or what to wear. What should I do ladies? I think i want to show my natural hair as much as possible so no heat but stretched is okay. TIA

That mix sounds good! U use the juice from a beet?? Uhmmm I never thought about that. I luv to drink beet juice...lol!!! Yah the stuff is really grainy but for the cost and availability I dont mind standing in my shower an extra 10mins or so to get it out... I mix mine with green tea and honey. Its very simple. I might try coffee to get a darker mix.

How did your photo shoot go? You have to show us the final product. If you havent gone yet I think a good fluffy wash and go would look great to show your natural hair. Cant wait to see the pics

 

[LivinMyLifeLikeItsGolden]

great progress!!

Welcome to all of the new BC'ers!

Just wanted to post my progress. Its been a little over 3 months since my BC, I really wish I had BC'd sooner.

Thanks ladies for all of your encouragement

 

[Neith]

Neith luv the shots your hair is so so purtty!!! What kind of headband is that. It looks like it fits really good around the scalp. The front of my head is very thick and coily and I cant find anything to help lay that part down unless its a fitting scarf or thick headband. Your hair looks great

Thank you!

It's a cut off strip from a doo rag

I've also seen very similar satin strips in the BSS. They tend to cost a little more though.

It makes a great headband! Just don't tie too tightly (which I made the mistake of doing a while back)

 

[djanae]

I bought a box of knee highs today from Duane Reade lol
I'm gonna be puffin' it up like crazy! I'm trying to grow and avoid heat at all cost.

Oh, I also think I've figured out what I'm gonna do with my hair when I go out Friday night...It's actually a style I used to do when I was relaxed (or forever stretching)

One of my college friend's used to call it the "model floof" lol

FYI - the model floof is nothing but that bouffant type look in the front - and I'll have a puff (or maybe a bun) in the back. here's what I mean - only mine wouldn't be as messy, it wouldn't be as high....and it would be more to the side.

BUT, what I really want to do is this With the right eye make-up and earrings, it would be FLYYY.

but the model floof is my back-up though.