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I'm in my third week and things are going well. The braid spray/infusium mix has been keeping my hair wonderfully moisturized. I lost a few braids in the nape :ohwell: but I couldn't stop touching it cuz it was SO soft! I'm still using my MT/MN on my scalp too. So far so good.
 
ToyToy said:
Oops...Do I still qualify if I'm not actually doing my own braids? I can't braid to save my life - I get them done every 5 weeks...
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sunshinelady said:
Yes, of course. I can only fix braids, I can't do my whole head. but, it is going to get expensive unless you learn.
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I know :ohwell:. I started doing this last Feb, but my braider doesn't charge much, and I always use Kanekalon, so I don't spend much money on extensions either. I just don't have the patience to braid my own hair, even though I wish I could. May try it this year, though :).
 
TRUSTTTTTTTT MEEEEE feeling defeated by not being able to do my extensions is not so pleasant and worth my damn time!!!! Especially that I cant braid with extensions!!

I use to pay 40$ bucks for my braids and it was worth it the only part that I hated about it, is that the braider was not serious I always had to run after her and a bunch of them were like that too even if I would pay double.

So I chipped in an extra 20 buck to that forty and now I have this teenager that does my braids at any freaking time id like AND she will call me every 6 weeks to make sure I get them redone AND the girl has skills and braids fasts too!

To leave my hair alone AND to have my mind at peace while my hair is not necessarly at the stage id like and growing out of it = PRICELESS!


ToyToy said:
I know :ohwell:. I started doing this last Feb, but my braider doesn't charge much, and I always use Kanekalon, so I don't spend much money on extensions either. I just don't have the patience to braid my own hair, even though I wish I could. May try it this year, though :).
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Into week 3. I've started to take down and redo. I started at the back...it's just perference. I'll redo each and every braid over the course of about a week. Besides making them look neat, I like to run my fingers through to make sure they are not getting matted. After I finish all the braids, I'll wait two weeks and start the "redo" again.
 
mamauv2 said:
I'm in my third week and things are going well. The braid spray/infusium mix has been keeping my hair wonderfully moisturized. I lost a few braids in the nape :ohwell: but I couldn't stop touching it cuz it was SO soft! I'm still using my MT/MN on my scalp too. So far so good.
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Hey there. Introduction: My name is Christi. Hopefully, your New Year is off to a great start! :yep: I noticed that you are using MT/MN on your scalp. I started with MN this weekend and have used it twice thus far on my scalp. I redid my twists Dec. 28-30th (the slowpoke version...lol) and figured some growth aids would not hurt...

...but guuurrrllll that MN has me itching like I have fleas. :lachen: I have washed my hair twice and am about to do it again. I've heard that MN can make you have itchies on your scalp. Do you know any way to combat that? My NG is super soft like yours, though...

Blessings,
cj
 
Casarela said:
TRUSTTTTTTTT MEEEEE feeling defeated by not being able to do my extensions is not so pleasant and worth my damn time!!!! Especially that I cant braid with extensions!!

I use to pay 40$ bucks for my braids and it was worth it the only part that I hated about it, is that the braider was not serious I always had to run after her and a bunch of them were like that too even if I would pay double.

So I chipped in an extra 20 buck to that forty and now I have this teenager that does my braids at any freaking time id like AND she will call me every 6 weeks to make sure I get them redone AND the girl has skills and braids fasts too!

To leave my hair alone AND to have my mind at peace while my hair is not necessarly at the stage id like and growing out of it = PRICELESS!
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I wish I had someone I could rely on like that. I take the ENTIRE weekend to redo/refresh my twists or braids. It's relaxing in some ways but irritating in most others...

...you're so lucky...

cj
 
I've had my braids in now for approximately 4 weeks and it appear as though I have about 3/4" of new hair growth and I must admit, to me, these braids are lookin' tired right about now, prolly cuz I'm tempted to take them down. My sis said they still look fine but I am defiantly disagreeing with her:grin::yep:.
 
melodies815 said:
Hey there. Introduction: My name is Christi. Hopefully, your New Year is off to a great start! :yep: I noticed that you are using MT/MN on your scalp. I started with MN this weekend and have used it twice thus far on my scalp. I redid my twists Dec. 28-30th (the slowpoke version...lol) and figured some growth aids would not hurt...

...but guuurrrllll that MN has me itching like I have fleas. :lachen: I have washed my hair twice and am about to do it again. I've heard that MN can make you have itchies on your scalp. Do you know any way to combat that? My NG is super soft like yours, though...

Blessings,
cj
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Actually my MN mixture cures my itchies and stops dandruff dead in it's tracks. I love it. Maybe it's the addition of the essential oils I have in it that helps it to stop the itchies, either way, my mix is perfect for me. The recipe is in my fotki.
 
ThatJerseyGirl said:
Wow..I've adopted this since I've been wearing wigs, just didn't know it was called Crown n Glory. Just trying to keep it simple, as my hair is already in cornrows underneath this wig. I keep my scalp and hair moisturized day and night. And I guess in between since I sweat in my hair due to me working out 6 days a week. I get a good growth boost when I do extensive cardio. This, I've noticed...
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Me too, I'm doing cardio every morning, it really gives me a growth boost!

So can wig wearers join this challenge?
 
I just came off the C&G site and decided that I will be learning how to put in those two ponytails with extensions in my hair after I take my braids down for sure. I'll ask my niece to teach me how to do them. I may be rockin' this style for a while too:grin:. The wigs is a definite C&G style I will be doing as well. WOW!!! I like this challenge because I get to wear my wigs, braids, extension ponytails and still be in sync with all the other challenges I'm in, wayyy cool:yep:!!!
 
I put in kinky two-strand back in mid december. i decided then that i would keep my hair in twist extensions for a minimum of six months. So yeah...I'm down and happy to be in such good company.
 
i had to take down my braids...i have some good growth but my braids were looking so tired. plus i need to look freshly braided for my hubby who'll be arriving shortly. i'm going to rebraid next friday which will stay up for a month since i'll have to show progress feb.15 for my other challenge.
 
Oh no closed :( ... I guess I"m an unofficial C&G lurking-challenger :) Woo hoo...unofficial sound so... mysterious!
 
Anashja said:
Oh no closed :( ... I guess I"m an unofficial C&G lurking-challenger :) Woo hoo...unofficial sound so... mysterious!
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LOL. Yeah, I closed it because of the dates. People committed to following the regimen for a solid year. Jan 1, 09 to Jan. 1, 10. Feel free to contribute to the thread. Allegedly, an official challenger may receive a prize after the reveals are done. :yep:
 
Hi, I'm a lurker. I just got braids and will be trying it for a year. Can you deep condition while in braids? I'm not clear about that...
 
lizjen04 said:
Hi, I'm a lurker. I just got braids and will be trying it for a year. Can you deep condition while in braids? I'm not clear about that...
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Many women don't but I do with diluted conditioner and warm distilled water from a shaker jug. I just pour the mixture over my hair, massage and leave on for a 30-45 minutes with a plastic cap on, with and without heat sometimes, wash out and air-dry. You can check a Den1's fotki at www.public.fotki.com/Godsno1girl or you can check out www.growafrohairlong.com for additional help. Good luck.

ETA: By the way, you are no longer a lurker, lol. You are an official poster now.
 
lizjen04 said:
Hi, I'm a lurker. I just got braids and will be trying it for a year. Can you deep condition while in braids? I'm not clear about that...
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Hi! Yes, you should deep condition your braids weekly. Some dilute it with water and some don't. Robin recommends using Lekair cholesterol plus. I find that I do not need to dilute it.

Lurk on! Good luck!
 
Okay, I finally have learned how to braid without my extensions slipping! WOOOHOO! I am so pleased. If you are having trouble, check the OP and check out the braiding video. I am slowly fixing my braids, but it takes me about 5-10 minutes per braids. I do need some help finishing my braids because these little knots are just not holding.

I have also found a couple of places where the braider cut my actual hair when she was cleaning the strays. I lost about 4 inches in one place. :ohwell:

I only got about .25 inches of growth last month, which is normal for me, but I would really like to get at least .50 inches.
 
sunshinelady said:
I'm doing well. I am not rinsing daily, too cold. My braids look a mess and I have only had them for 3 weeks, not sure whether to get them redone or just what. How are you going to conceal the undone kinkies?
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Sorry..I just saw this question.:grin:.I usually braid the perimiters first so that I can just wear a bun if I don't finish before I go back to work.

My braids are looking fuzzy too and its only been 9 ish days.Do you sleep with something covering your head?
 
I understand you but at least you can braid you dont have to depend on anyone. It took me some time to find thhis teenager but before trust me getting my former braider to do my hair was hell. It was really overwhelming because she would never respect her own appointments.



melodies815 said:
I wish I had someone I could rely on like that. I take the ENTIRE weekend to redo/refresh my twists or braids. It's relaxing in some ways but irritating in most others...

...you're so lucky...

cj
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