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

[destine2grow]

I know this is unpopular when wearing braids but I always jump in the shower and wash my newly braided hair the morning after getting them done. The reason why I wash them the next day is because I usually get them done during the evening/night and don't want to go to bed with wet hair. This helps to relieve tightness if any.

I actually did this the day I got my hair done and it relieved it some, but my scalp still was sore. Thanks for the suggestion.

 

[trinigal27]

I'm in.... I was waiting for this challenge....

Happy to have you on board Dieasha!!

 

[Foufie]

Well got my appointment all set up for 12/22 individuals. Then I think I am going to cornrow and wear under a wig for a month or so and back to micro braids. WOW I have Dec - end of April covered. I can't wait to get my braids and start the challenge

What do you ladies hope to accomplish with this challenge.

I hope grow and retain APL by the end of the year.

 

[mstar]

Just want to update you guys. I had got my hair done in braids. I onky kept it in for a wk. due to it was entirely to tight and the pump it up spritz she sprayed on my hair made it itch. My head was soooo sore. I am nursing my scalp back to health as well as moisturizing my hair. I plan on getting a sew in and I will update with pics once I get it. I will make sure it is not too tight.

I can share one of my top tips for dealing with sore and itchy scalp after getting your hair braided: Carol's Daughter Healthy Hair Butter.

This butter is amazing for soothing soreness, and it instantly takes away any itchiness (I think the cedarwood essential oil is responsible for this). I don't really use it on a day-to-day basis, but I always have some on hand to use after getting fresh braids, because it really does make a huge difference in my comfort level. HTH

 

[nakialovesshoes]

Well got my appointment all set up for 12/22 individuals. Then I think I am going to cornrow and wear under a wig for a month or so and back to micro braids. WOW I have Dec - end of April covered. I can't wait to get my braids and start the challenge

What do you ladies hope to accomplish with this challenge.

I hope grow and retain APL by the end of the year.

I was skimming BSB when I got my hair cornrowed at the beginning of the month. My sincerest desire is to be MBL this time next year. However, I will settle for full BSL.

 

[Kayanna1212]

C0UNT ME IN!

 

[Misseyl]

How do I join? I recently had a major setback and was planning to wear cornrows from December/January to February 2011. I'm want in, how do I join????

 

[trinigal27]

Well got my appointment all set up for 12/22 individuals. Then I think I am going to cornrow and wear under a wig for a month or so and back to micro braids. WOW I have Dec - end of April covered. I can't wait to get my braids and start the challenge

What do you ladies hope to accomplish with this challenge.

I hope grow and retain APL by the end of the year.

What do you ladies hope to accomplish with this challenge?
I hope at the end of the challenge to have healthy APL hair or at least close enough.

 

[trinigal27]

How do I join? I recently had a major setback and was planning to wear cornrows from December/January to February 2011. I'm want in, how do I join????

C0UNT ME IN!

Welcome to the challenge ladies.....

 

[Damaged but not out]

So i got the the twist extensions done and now im taking them out just shy of 3 weeks( on Sunday). Its a little more than 3.5 packs on my head and its giving me a headache. When i go home in Jan I will get it done and continue from there. But right now my head is getting a rest for 2009, im gonna stick with cornrows weekly.

Pics 1 and 2 are freshly done ,3-5 are from 30 secs ago

http://s630.photobucket.com/albums/uu30/krist_04/crown and glory/?action=view&current=003-1.jpg

 

[Aggie]

^^^Your twists are very pretty especially in the first pic.

 

[My-Foolish-Heart]

I took out my micros this past Sunday and now I have my hair braided up in big plats under a wig for a few weeks before I get some tree braids. I have about 2-3 inches of new growth already and I love it!

 

[Mz.Perfect]

I want in. I put me braids in this month though. I was going to do box braids for 2010 and then I found this post. I figure why not have a little support on the journey. So how bout it? Can I still get in on this?

 

[trinigal27]

I want in. I put me braids in this month though. I was going to do box braids for 2010 and then I found this post. I figure why not have a little support on the journey. So how bout it? Can I still get in on this?

Happy to have you on board Mz.Perfect........

 

[Platinum]

I forgot to post pics of my Senegalese Twists. I was on the road when I took these so I'll try to get better pics soon. Please excuse the goofy grin. I dont like taking pics.

 

[scooby's wife]

I would like to join I am in twist now but will be getting fresh set in Jan will add pic then.

 

[Mz.Perfect]

Happy to have you on board Mz.Perfect........

Thanks Ttinigal27!

Heres my regimen:
Co-wash daily
Leavin conditioner and braid spray daily. I try not to get it on my scalp.
MT for two days and OCT on the third (repeatedly).
Moisturizing shapoo every 3rd day.
DC 1X weekly with heat.
Satin scarf nightly.

I might have to slow the co-washes down. It staring to get a liittle chilly here. We'll see how that goes. I'm still waiting on my bottle of OCT. I'm using MT daily as of now. It sould be here hopefully today. SL here I come!

Check out my Fotki. There's not much there yet, but my current box braids. Is anyone else doing larger box braids? I need a little styling inspiration so I wont just throw these braid in a pony tail for a whole year.

Dumb question....I want my fotki in my signature to be clickable. I've tried everything! Can somebody assist me a liitle. An help is appriciated.

 

[chartys08]

Can I join? I am currently in kinky twist and will be redoing them in January. I have worn braids for 2009 and will do the same again for 2010, good to have company. I will add a pics once I take these down.

 

[epiphany braids]

I know I am way too early for some update but I just have to share:

Honey chile let me tell you!!!

I took out those mico braids and NEVER AGAIN
It took me 19 hours no lie to get those darn things out my head and I only got about a 2 hour nap

The problem was my hair was as long as the darn human hair so I couldn't cut anything , then it was wet and wavy and knotted a big ol

ok enough of venting!!!

So I clarified, Aphogee 2 min treatment, DC'ed for 30 min with heat
did a roller set and on low heat blew out my roots not too much thou!!

Oh yea and I used my Qhemets coco tree detangler and it is the BOMB i am sold for lyfe!!!

So since this challenge do not start offically until Jan 2010, this is my trail and error. I really don't have any losses except time and sleep, I can say i did get an inch at least of growth

SO next tome around it is big braids!! Thank you fellow challengers for hearing me vent and HHG to all!!

 

[epiphany braids]

Thanks Ttinigal27!

Heres my regimen:
Co-wash daily
Leavin conditioner and braid spray daily. I try not to get it on my scalp.
MT for two days and OCT on the third (repeatedly).
Moisturizing shapoo every 3rd day.
DC 1X weekly with heat.
Satin scarf nightly.

I might have to slow the co-washes down. It staring to get a liittle chilly here. We'll see how that goes. I'm still waiting on my bottle of OCT. I'm using MT daily as of now. It sould be here hopefully today. SL here I come!

Check out my Fotki. There's not much there yet, but my current box braids. Is anyone else doing larger box braids? I need a little styling inspiration so I wont just throw these braid in a pony tail for a whole year.

Dumb question....I want my fotki in my signature to be clickable. I've tried everything! Can somebody assist me a liitle. An help is appriciated.

I was able to click your fotki link in your siggy and it took me straight there!!
Which by the way looks very organized!! Time fly's so you will be filling up those folders quick

I plan on getting big box braids so maybe we can swap hair styles!!
Your regi sounds good expect that uea it is getting cold, I had to cut down on my co washes as well!! I brought OCT one time and I want to reorder it but I just stare at the price wishing it would just magically go down That last for like 3 min anywho I am rambling welcome aboard and I look forward to seeing your SL and then MBL in the year 2010 :eyebrows2

HHG

 

[zenith]

I'm in.

Will post a pic of my start up pic after i take out the old braids i got in. (in 4 weeks time)

 

[LadyAmani]

I would like to join im currently in cornrows ill redo them every 2-3 weeks...i'll post a starting pic sometime this weekend.

 

[Mz.Perfect]

I was able to click your fotki link in your siggy and it took me straight there!!
Which by the way looks very organized!! Time fly's so you will be filling up those folders quick

I plan on getting big box braids so maybe we can swap hair styles!!
Your regi sounds good expect that uea it is getting cold, I had to cut down on my co washes as well!! I brought OCT one time and I want to reorder it but I just stare at the price wishing it would just magically go down That last for like 3 min anywho I am rambling welcome aboard and I look forward to seeing your SL and then MBL in the year 2010 :eyebrows2

HHG

I'm soooo glad it worked! I was getting ready to give up. How did the OCT workout for you? What was your regi? Ýea, the price is a bit depressing, but my mother always tells me "your hair is your glory." I guess cut off all my glory! So, I'm hoping it works. I'm acutally seeing growth on my edges with the MT though. At least I think I am. They look fuller. Keep me updated on the box braid do's. I going to try my best not to look like a mop head all year.

 

[trinigal27]

Can I join? I am currently in kinky twist and will be redoing them in January. I have worn braids for 2009 and will do the same again for 2010, good to have company. I will add a pics once I take these down.

I'm in.

Will post a pic of my start up pic after i take out the old braids i got in. (in 4 weeks time)

I would like to join im currently in cornrows ill redo them every 2-3 weeks...i'll post a starting pic sometime this weekend.

Welcome to the challenge ladies.....

 

[Aviah]

I wanted to join this, but not for the whole year...

 

[TracyNicole]

I'm taking down my kinky twists now. I have been wearing them continuously for the last five months and plan to give my hair a nice break until the 2010 challenge. Maybe I'll go get a wig till then. Depends on what it looks like since I haven't seen all my hair out since July.

 

[Mz.Perfect]

My OCT came today! I so excited. I'm going to working it into my regi starting Mionday sense I'm cutting down on the co-washes.

 

[nakialovesshoes]

I took my beehive cornrows down tonight. I have Ojon's Tawanka pre-poo in. I'll wash & DC tomorrow & get it rebraided Monday morning. I gotta start doing better about daily moisturizing. I've been slacking & my hair was on the dry side when I took it down.

 

[RoseofLily]

I want to join I will be getting braids soon

 

[angenoir]

Hi Ladies

Trying to figure out which extension hair to use for my braids.

Has anyone ever used Bohyme Bulk Hair for braiding? Looks interesting. Here is the link: http://www.ebonyline.com/boplnawab.html