A Hard C & G challenge. Don't join if you can't hang.

[lovelymissyoli]

I just wanted to share my first set of extensions that I did all by myself ! I'm so proud of myself even though my parts are hideous.

I plan to keep these in until January and then re-do them because I know I can make much cuter/neater/more sophisticated parts !

More photos and the process I used are in my album...

 

[basketballbabe03]

I just wanted to share my first set of extensions that I did all by myself ! I'm so proud of myself even though my parts are hideous.

I plan to keep these in until January and then re-do them because I know I can make much cuter/neater/more sophisticated parts !

More photos and the process I used are in my album...

Good job! What type of hair did you use? I like the curl pattern.

 

[mscocoface]

I just wanted to share my first set of extensions that I did all by myself ! I'm so proud of myself even though my parts are hideous.

I plan to keep these in until January and then re-do them because I know I can make much cuter/neater/more sophisticated parts !

More photos and the process I used are in my album...

Hey there I loved your style and wanted to check out your process but your all of your folders say they are empty. Am I in the correct one that is showing in your siggy?

 

[lovelymissyoli]

Good job! What type of hair did you use? I like the curl pattern.

Thanks. I used Bijoux's Afro Kinky Bulk 14". The hair looked like my shrunken afro puffs, but once you wet it it stretches and stays that way.

Hey there I loved your style and wanted to check out your process but your all of your folders say they are empty. Am I in the correct one that is showing in your siggy?

You have to be signed into your Fotki account to see my photos because my albums are only visible to Fotki members.

 

[bluediamond0829]

i'll be joining this challenge..i hope its not too late..im getting braids done on Saturday--that i plan on keepin in for at least 2 to 3 months

im going to try this for at least 6 months...but since i cant braid..and its best not to put braids back in the hair so quickly(2 days after taking them out)...once i take mine out im going to wait at least 1 to 2 weeks before putting them back in..i'll most likely be rocking a wig during tht time period and doing cowashes/deep conditions to get my hair prepared for the next set of braids/kinky twist...

 

[Misseyl]

Just checking in. 7 more months to go -- June 2008 is the deadline

 

[scarcity21]

me too....3 more months to go...i just got my hair braided tuesday 11/6/07...will post pics later

 

[Chameleonchick]

I took out the box braids and got a sew-in for this month. Next month I'll get my micros done. Hopefully I can keep those in and not get bored with them to quick.

 

[jbwill36]

Thanks. I used Bijoux's Afro Kinky Bulk 14". The hair looked like my shrunken afro puffs, but once you wet it it stretches and stays that way.

You have to be signed into your Fotki account to see my photos because my albums are only visible to Fotki members.

I likey! Where did you purchase it? Can you buy it at any BSS?

 

[czyfaith77]

I am still going on strong! I am in a sew-in and will continue to be. I am enjoying watching how my texture is coming along (I bc in August). If I knew it would be like this I would have gone natural long time ago ( I really just could not remember how my hair was.) I will re-do my sew-in in December for Christmas (I am travelling to Philly to visit family). The sew-in for me is extremely low maintenance. I have gotten great results over the years. In the summer, I basically cw my hair every couple of days. In the cooler months, I cw as needed and spraying my roots with Sta Soft Fro and/or Infusium 23 Leave In and using Elasta QP Glaze on my edges and that is it! I am a very simple girl. my hair is growing along nicely. Enjoy the journey, don't stress. It will come.

 

[InNeedofHairapy]

After watching the Braids By Breslin Kinky Twist DVD, practicing on my hair, and STILL not able to get it right, I'm going to just try the braids this weekend. I'm getting too close to delivery, and I wanted my hair to be in braids or twists for when I went into labor.

I don't know if I was using the wrong brand or type of hair for the kinky twists or what...but it was not turning out right at ALL...any suggestions on hair brands/types for kinky twists?

Also, if I braid my hair, but don't want to braid allt he way down to the end, what is the best type of hair to use for that where it won't unravel?

Any help is appreciated.

 

[deola]

After watching the Braids By Breslin Kinky Twist DVD, practicing on my hair, and STILL not able to get it right, I'm going to just try the braids this weekend. I'm getting too close to delivery, and I wanted my hair to be in braids or twists for when I went into labor.

I don't know if I was using the wrong brand or type of hair for the kinky twists or what...but it was not turning out right at ALL...any suggestions on hair brands/types for kinky twists?

Also, if I braid my hair, but don't want to braid allt he way down to the end, what is the best type of hair to use for that where it won't unravel?

Any help is appreciated.

Hi,
I'd like to congratulate you on your soon coming twins! What a joy children are and to be doubly blessed in one 'sitting'-you go girl!
I usually use the Black n gold Kanekalon hair-i find it easy to braid with. I also dip it in hot water when I'm done braiding(I part the whole braids in sections of 2-3 and put in light or tight plaits depending on the look I want) and it stays without unravelling. I also find that anytime I wash my braids in the shower, the heat from the shower further keeps the braids in check.
HTH.

 

[scarcity21]

me too....3 more months to go...i just got my hair braided tuesday 11/6/07...will post pics later

here ya go....links to braids....
http://public.fotki.com/scarcity21-2/hard-cg-8107-to-2108/1000351.html
http://public.fotki.com/scarcity21-2/hard-cg-8107-to-2108/1000352.html
http://public.fotki.com/scarcity21-2/hard-cg-8107-to-2108/1000346.html
http://public.fotki.com/scarcity21-2/hard-cg-8107-to-2108/1000344.html

 

[ajargon02]

My self and OAHQ is doing a C&G challenge for a year, to meet our hair goals with out all the in between lengths. We are going to leave Twist/braids in our hair for a whole year without brakes. Who wants to join us. If you are not completely on board You can also do the min challenge for 6 months. The rules are below.




Doing the hard core C & G challenge for a year.


plove--- 8/07--->8/08
OAHQ---7/07---->7/08
deola--- 8/08--->8/08
Aidenberry--- 8/07--->8/08
Nonie--- 8/07--->8/08
den 1 ?
Chicacanella--- 8/07---8/08
Texasqt--- 8/07--->8/08
Joyousnerd---8/07--->8/08
Czyfaith--- 8/07--->8/08
baby---8/07--->8/08
Seymone
Kissey18
Mystic
anherica
Love Goddess oshun
Poli
MJ
Basketballbabe03
Afrolinda
Miz Complexity
Mz deep soul
Minnie
Ayoung 1981
jaded faerie
Missey
tocktick
Nann Dee
damsel
daaiyah
renae226


Doing the hard core min challenge for 6 months

Soliel 185
Blackout
Gelati
Kiesha
Aidenberry
Scarcity21
Pringe
Autumnluv
Kearkrazy
sareca
JessicaRabbit
Hotair
GrowmeNow
MonaRae
ladybeesrch
meaganita
Tenny
caramelty
Seymore
Cecilie
sdfw
girlyprincess23
kbfluff
jtsupanova
Funkparadise
Queeny20



The rules are

you can't take a brake. You can use cornrows, box braid twist, your own hair, fake hair etc......... You just can't take a brake.

For the ladies in the 6 month challenge If you need to take all of your hair out, you have to put them right back in within 2 days.

For the ladies in the year challenge you have to put them back in within 5 days.

y'all can switch up the challenges you want to be in. If you are on the year challenge and you're getting close to 6 months you can stop at 6 months. Just make a post saying you are going to stop at 6 months. If you're on the 6 months challenge and think you can make it to a year, make a post.

Lets keep each other updated on how it's going and when you are getting the itch to take your hair out. (mines come around 6 months when I have a lot of NG to play in)


I wish y'all all luck. I hope this time next year we all have a good amount of growth.

count me in for the year! I am doing this anyway. RARELY does my hair see the ligth of day and not be in twists

 

[InNeedofHairapy]

here ya go....links to braids....
http://public.fotki.com/scarcity21-2/hard-cg-8107-to-2108/1000351.html
http://public.fotki.com/scarcity21-2/hard-cg-8107-to-2108/1000352.html
http://public.fotki.com/scarcity21-2/hard-cg-8107-to-2108/1000346.html
http://public.fotki.com/scarcity21-2/hard-cg-8107-to-2108/1000344.html

Can I ask what kind of hair you used for this look? I was looking at doing my own hair along the lines of this style...going after a straight look or a wet n wavy look. TIA


Deola thank you for the congrats and the suggestions. I'm getting excited,b ut also nervous a little....Someone else mentioned Black n Gold to me, but I don't know if I've just never noticed it in the BSS, or what, but I've never heard of it. I'll be on the look out for this.

 

[jtsupanova]

I'm still going strong I guess you could say I have a sew in of some sort...don't worry its all braided. I am able to take it out every week wash and deep co. I need a touch up so I will probabley be getting another sew in after. After that I 'm going back in braids I can't wait! I'm tempted to sign up for the year long challenge.

 

[InNeedofHairapy]

Well, I found the answer to one of my questions at the growafrohairlong.com

I notice that Robin has a technique for unrefined ends, where you just dip the hair in boiled water without curling it or burning the ends (something I DIDN'T want to do) so I think I will try that method of finishing the braid, and NEXT time try the wet n wavy look.

Has anyone used this method of finishing the ends? Does the look stay pretty neat?

 

[scarcity21]

Can I ask what kind of hair you used for this look? I was looking at doing my own hair along the lines of this style...going after a straight look or a wet n wavy look. TIA


Deola thank you for the congrats and the suggestions. I'm getting excited,b ut also nervous a little....Someone else mentioned Black n Gold to me, but I don't know if I've just never noticed it in the BSS, or what, but I've never heard of it. I'll be on the look out for this.

INOH, its called expressions...i got it done when i went home to Nigeria...it was less than $3 a pack and it was sooooooo long the braider had to cut it in 4 and it still came out to that length (ive never seen extension hair that long b4...lol)i bought 2 packs back with me...if u really need it..u can send me money via paypal and ill have my mum bring it when she returns to the states (shes coming back 12/06/07)...im gonna have her buy me some more. it is synthetic hair though....but if not im sure there are a lot of straight look hair in the BSS u can get.
Ps congrats on ur double blessings!

 

[baby42]

my temple on one side is shotits not because of my braiding it because last summer i let some one braid too tight and i didnt moisture as much as i should and nothing is helping all there is is fuzzy i am getting ready to try some thing new some one is mixting up for me.hopeful that it works cause i have spend $$$ on stuff and only got fuzz. i took a pic but i am hideing it until june o8 my hair is growing real nice but that left templethis was the reason i started to braid my own hair it was the first time i ever had this to happend but it was the first time i ever had it braid going back pulling my sides. well any who EVERYBODY HAVE A GREAT THANKSGIVEINGSEE YOU NEXT MONTH

 

[deola]

Well, I found the answer to one of my questions at the growafrohairlong.com

I notice that Robin has a technique for unrefined ends, where you just dip the hair in boiled water without curling it or burning the ends (something I DIDN'T want to do) so I think I will try that method of finishing the braid, and NEXT time try the wet n wavy look.

Has anyone used this method of finishing the ends? Does the look stay pretty neat?

See my fotki (I used the Black and gold hair).
The ends pretty much stays neat.

 

[anherica]

I'm still hanging in there. Now I have a set of single braids that I'm going to try to hold on to for two or three weeks, then I'm going to get another set but with the braids a little smaller next time.

 

[Nonie]

I'm still hanging in there. Now I have a set of single braids that I'm going to try to hold on to for two or three weeks, then I'm going to get another set but with the braids a little smaller next time.

I like!

 

[GrowmeNOW]

iam still going. I have my straight weave in (everyone thinks it is my hairerplexed oh well.) lol. In december iam going to get my curly back so i can wash my hair more often (like actually get it wet)

 

[Guapa1]

I'm still here! My braids are still in and I'm not taking them out for another month.

 

[bluediamond0829]

I got my hair braided on Saturday.....i'l take pics later....

I have small braids done with human hair....im trying to keep it in for at least 3 months...so i'll be taking them out by the end of February if i can hold up that long...if not then the end of January and then go back and get my hair braided again....i committed for 2008 to keep with getting my hair braided and for growth....

 

[Soliel185]

This is getting tough... I'm at the 2 month mark and it's time to get these babies redone but there's this evil little voice in the back of my head going " just take them out, don't get them redone...you can try all those DC ideas you keep seeing on the forum..."

UGH! Don't know if I'm gonna make it....

 

[Triple-J]

If it is not too late I would like to join the 6 month challenge. I’ll make today, 11/19/07, my start date. I will do twists and individual braids with my own hair.

 

[MariposaMorena08]

I'm actually planning on doing this all for about 6 month starting in October. I'll be taking them down again in April for my birthday. I've previously done it for 2 years with great results -- good luck to everyone that joins!

Off Topic-
@Soliel185, your hair is gorgeous! I love full hair. Keep it growin'.

 

[JerriBlank]

Hey shyness!! I am signed up fot the six month challenge already,but i want to go ahead and change it to the year long one. Can you update it for me? Thanks mama!

 

[shynessqueen]

Ladies, I will be updating the list soon. It's so many of us. There's no more signing up for the year challenge. To much time has passed. You can still sign up to do 9 months or shorter. You have up to Jan to switch from the 6 months to the year challenge. You have up to Jan to sign up for the 6 months challenge.

HHG