**2010 Braid Challenge**........sign-up here

[Miss AJ]

I'm in. I'm doing my braids w/ extensions in December. I'm hoping I can keep them in for 8 weeks at a time, do the Aphogee 2 step after take down followed by a steam treatment with Queen Helene cholesterol for 30 minutes, trim ends if needed and then go right back into braids. I plan to make my own braid spray mix (8 oz. spray bottle= 1 oz Hawaiian Silky 14 in 1 + 1 oz. Aphogee Pro Vitamin Leave In+ 6 oz. water) and spray my hair and lightly spray my scalp every other day, and shampoo/DC every 2 weeks. My starting pic is from Oct. 15. I took another pic a few minutes ago to compare and nothng has changed since the last pic.

 

[Forever in Bloom]

Add me please

I'm cornrowing and wigging it up!

 

[Foxglove]

I got my braids put in yesterday

 

[ceecy29]

Contemplating joining this challenge. I'll make my decison official before January....Bump!

 

[JOI]

I want to join, I am in kinky twist now, Had them in for about a week now. I will post starting pics soon, I will wash and deep condition my hair every 2 weeks, Use my braid spray everyday on my scalp. ETA: the starting pic is in my avatar right before I put in the kinky twist 2 weeks ago.

 

[maghreblover]

add me!!! will get my braids put in by the end of november, and will post a starting pic later

EDIT: Attached is a pic of when i flat ironed (rather, a friend flat ironed) my hair last month (i know the ends are dreadful, but i've never really got a trim since i started growing my hair, only because after six years of having to get it cut to near baldness every month, i'm terrified of sharp objects near my hair. i will much later though....maybe...)

 

[mocha.li]

I'm in, I've had my hair+extensions in cornrows x 4 weeks. I will be getting micros next week.

 

[trinigal27]

Count me in. I am currently in braids and will take this out at the end of this month so I'll post starting pictures then.

You are in. Welcome........Happy Growing!!

 

[trinigal27]

I would like to join. I have twists in now but the Beginning of Dec. I will have a start pic.

im in i'll post pics in january

I'm in please add me to the list, thanks. I'm looking forward to this and I need alot of support, lol. HHG ladies!!!!!

I'll join my braids will be put in this month I'll try to keep them in 2 months at a time and do a extension/non extension pattern.
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and braid spray

I'm in. I'm doing my braids w/ extensions in December. I'm hoping I can keep them in for 8 weeks at a time, do the Aphogee 2 step after take down followed by a steam treatment with Queen Helene cholesterol for 30 minutes, trim ends if needed and then go right back into braids. I plan to make my own braid spray mix (8 oz. spray bottle= 1 oz Hawaiian Silky 14 in 1 + 1 oz. Aphogee Pro Vitamin Leave In+ 6 oz. water) and spray my hair and lightly spray my scalp every other day, and shampoo/DC every 2 weeks. My starting pic is from Oct. 15. I took another pic a few minutes ago to compare and nothng has changed since the last pic.

Add me please

I'm cornrowing and wigging it up!

I want to join, I am in kinky twist now, Had them in for about a week now. I will post starting pics soon, I will wash and deep condition my hair every 2 weeks, Use my braid spray everyday on my scalp. ETA: the starting pic is in my avatar right before I put in the kinky twist 2 weeks ago.

add me!!! will get my braids put in by the end of november, and will post a starting pic later

I'm in, I've had my hair+extensions in cornrows x 4 weeks. I will be getting micros next week.

Have added you all to the list ladies. Welcome........Happy Growing!!

 

[Damaged but not out]

Thanks. Very excited for 2010!!!!

 

[Foxglove]

The braids are in. I am using coconut oil on the hair and a spritz on my scalp. I made the spritz from pure rosewater and added some Vit E oil and some Tea tree oil. I purposefully didn't add glycerin bc it leaves this wierd filmy sensation. I'm loving the spritz. My scalp feels so refreshed. I may make another batch using the same ingredients plus an old sulfur mix I have laying around

 

[epiphany braids]

The braids are in. I am using coconut oil on the hair and a spritz on my scalp. I made the spritz from pure rosewater and added some Vit E oil and some Tea tree oil. I purposefully didn't add glycerin bc it leaves this wierd filmy sensation. I'm loving the spritz. My scalp feels so refreshed. I may make another batch using the same ingredients plus an old sulfur mix I have laying around

How is the rosewaer? do it make your hair soft?

 

[lawyer2be371]

Im in............

 

[stephluv]

Hello..........I thought I had already posted I'm interested but who knows since i'm always on this forum during the late night hours....anyhoo..........I'M INTERESTED AND IN!!

I currently have braids in my hair now but I will be taking these out soon and then putting in kinky twists...so guess i'm starting a little early lol

Cant wait....happy hair growing from a newbie to us all!!

 

[Foxglove]

How is the rosewaer? do it make your hair soft?

It's a little too early to tell but my previous braid sprays were too oily on my scalp. This one makes my scalp feel like it's breathing more

 

[trinigal27]

Im in............

Hello..........I thought I had already posted I'm interested but who knows since i'm always on this forum during the late night hours....anyhoo..........I'M INTERESTED AND IN!!

I currently have braids in my hair now but I will be taking these out soon and then putting in kinky twists...so guess i'm starting a little early lol

Cant wait....happy hair growing from a newbie to us all!!

Have added you.......Welcome on board!!

 

[My-Foolish-Heart]

Just got my edges redone on my micros last week and I'm trying to hold out until December when I will take down and install some tree braids to get through the holidays.

 

[caligirl2385]

i'm in! i'll post a starting pic in dec, after i take my current braids out. planning on wearing braids for 6-8weeks, and then taking a break for about 4 weeks. i'll be using braid spray daily to keep my hair mositurized. good luck all!

 

[AsianAfricanPrincess]

Please count me in! I'll post pics shortly...are twists also allowed? (Sometimes I half-braid/half-twist)

 

[epiphany braids]

Hi ladies!!! I have Pic's...I know I am early but wha can I say

Here goes:



My regimen is as follows:
Sunday amla oil for 1 hour, co wash and DC w/ alter ego leave cond in Giovinni

Monday thru Wednesday moisture twice a day

Thrusday & Friday apply MN/MT, Co Wash

Saturday rest day

 

[trinigal27]

Hi ladies!!! I have Pic's...I know I am early but wha can I say

Here goes:



My regimen is as follows:
Sunday amla oil for 1 hour, co wash and DC w/ alter ego leave cond in Giovinni

Monday thru Wednesday moisture twice a day

Thrusday & Friday apply MN/MT, Co Wash

Saturday rest day

You go girl!! Your braids look lovely, did you do them yourself.

 

[trinigal27]

i'm in! i'll post a starting pic in dec, after i take my current braids out. planning on wearing braids for 6-8weeks, and then taking a break for about 4 weeks. i'll be using braid spray daily to keep my hair mositurized. good luck all!

Please count me in! I'll post pics shortly...are twists also allowed? (Sometimes I half-braid/half-twist)

Welcome on board ladies........Have added you all.

 

[shunemite]

Perfect! I'm in! Will post pics in December b4 I put them in.

 

[trinigal27]

Perfect! I'm in! Will post pics in December b4 I put them in.

Welcome on board shunemite, have added you to the list.

 

[epiphany braids]

You go girl!! Your braids look lovely, did you do them yourself.

No I wish, I had them done. I need to learn how to braid using extensions. Getting them redone is going to be a lil costly

 

[nakialovesshoes]

Please count me in. Here are my stats:

I'm 22 weeks post from a curl. I'm BSB and will be hiding my hair with wigs and Urban twists (see www.salontresbelle.com) for the next 18 months. I'm personally challenging myself to hide my hair until my oldest graduates from high school in 2011.

My routine will be:
- Weekly prepoo with Shikakai & Amla oils
- Weekly wash & DC w/Hairveda products
- Giovanni leave-in after wash & DC
- Daily moisturize w/Hairveda products (either the mist or the baggy cream)
- Nightly scalp massage w/GroAut, bhringraj & mahabhringraj oils
- Monthly protein treatment w/Hairveda treatment & possibly an overnight Ojon Tawaka Ancient Rejuvenating Cream pre-poo prior to the protein treatment.

I have a braider that will braid my hair in a circular pattern as if I was prepping for a weave. I will get it rebraided once a month. Right now I'm just cornrowing my own hair trying to keep manipulation to a minumum until I order my wig. I will post pics as soon as the wig arrives.

 

[Bluetopia]

got braids three weeks ago...i'm in!

 

[illustrioussplendor]

I would love to join this challenge! I'm in nursing school and I also have three daughters whose hair I have to maintain. I also have the HIH syndrome something terrible, so at least my bad habit won't impede my progress if I'm in extensions. I have been stretching my relaxer since January and have been in kinky twists in July. I have been slipping on the washing and condiioning, but I'm still satisfied with my progress thus far.

 

[trinigal27]

Please count me in. Here are my stats:

I'm 22 weeks post from a curl. I'm BSB and will be hiding my hair with wigs and Urban twists (see www.salontresbelle.com) for the next 18 months. I'm personally challenging myself to hide my hair until my oldest graduates from high school in 2011.

My routine will be:
- Weekly prepoo with Shikakai & Amla oils
- Weekly wash & DC w/Hairveda products
- Giovanni leave-in after wash & DC
- Daily moisturize w/Hairveda products (either the mist or the baggy cream)
- Nightly scalp massage w/GroAut, bhringraj & mahabhringraj oils
- Monthly protein treatment w/Hairveda treatment & possibly an overnight Ojon Tawaka Ancient Rejuvenating Cream pre-poo prior to the protein treatment.

I have a braider that will braid my hair in a circular pattern as if I was prepping for a weave. I will get it rebraided once a month. Right now I'm just cornrowing my own hair trying to keep manipulation to a minumum until I order my wig. I will post pics as soon as the wig arrives.

Welcome ! Your regie sound very good. Have added you.

 

[trinigal27]

got braids three weeks ago...i'm in!

I would love to join this challenge! I'm in nursing school and I also have three daughters whose hair I have to maintain. I also have the HIH syndrome something terrible, so at least my bad habit won't impede my progress if I'm in extensions. I have been stretching my relaxer since January and have been in kinky twists in July. I have been slipping on the washing and condiioning, but I'm still satisfied with my progress thus far.

Welcome ladies........Have added you all.