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[countrychickd]

Ladies, after being inspired by Soliel's most recent gorgeous twistout from smaller twists....I made my first attempt at smaller twists. I plan on leaving them in for a week & taking them down this weekend.

Gorgeous, plump twists. Can't wait to see your twist out.

I want to quote everyone but everyone has already said pretty much what Ive wanted to say
Findingme your afro I want...I luv your just waking up and doing nothing look
Soliel185 you and your hair absolutely stunning!!!
Irie Chic I stumbled across your blog a couple wks ago you r too cute and your BC is amazing...you have such great strength to do a TWA!!! It looks great luv
Bubblingbrownshuga: WOW!!! On the growth....I need to be drinking your kool-aid!!! What re u doing to get that growth
Neith: I looked at your fotki a couple days back...beautiful!!! Your hair is so thick I luv it.
I just hit up the last page of this thread so sorry if I missed anyone. Everyone is looking great. I love all the new bc's and the growth from the ones who chopped around my time. I cant wait to see us all a year from now. I did a new set of twist Sunday night. Only 6hrs this time...whoopi!! Im not seeing much growth but its hella thick. Im looking forward to rocking a BAA real soon!!! I thought I uploaded more pics to photbucket but I didnt and Im at work rt now so check out my fotki. I did a karshima henna txtment....it was good but grainy. Here is a pic of my new twist

Very cute! I wish I could do this on my hair. Hopefully, in time I will.

 

[Vonnieluvs08]

Hello Ladies,

I see everyone is looking beautiful as always. Shout out to everybody in here because if I try to name names I'll leave someone out. I've been in the movie called "Adventures in Moving into a New Apartment" so I've been MIA. I have cable and internet now so I can rejoin the internet world and my BC Sistas.

So I mixed up some Karishma Henna Monday night and did a treatment Tuesday from 1130am-6pm (cable man was here for 3 hours so I couldn't rinse when I wanted). Pics in my Fotki soon.

So I definitely got some great conditioning effects my hair was sooooo soft after but that was where is stopped for me. I really couldn't tell a difference in my curl pattern, however my hair is growing in almost straight in the front . And I really wanted to change up my hair color get a nice red tint but that didn't happen either. So I plan on trying again next week. Also my tub color had me fooled thinking I rinsed it clean because I had the itchies and there was henna under my nails. I used coconut oil and hemp seed butter to twist. Oh and I did my first set of 2 strand flat twists in the front.

 

[Addy3010]

You guys,what are you doing with your hair at night?
I moisturize and tie a silk scarf over it,and maybe add a satin bonnet,but my hair is dry when i wake up in the morning.Not deathly dry,but i do have to do my whole moisturizing routine again.I would braid it up at night,but its way too short.

I'm guessing that just comes withe the territory huh?

Well i have just discovered, "whole head baggying"! I do all my washing and mosturizing and all that good stuff, at night and the sleep with a plastic shower cap, and a scarf or bonnet over that to hold it on, and my hair is oH So moturized. The bonus is that your hair isnt soaking wet, so if you live in the cooler climate, like i do you dont have to walk out into the cold with a wet head.!

HTH

 

[makeupgirl]

I'm in.....I just BC this past Sunday after Church . Yep my hair is now 2 inches of curls.

Hair type : 3c/4a

Transitioned: 4 months

products used: suave tangerine conditioner for my co-washes, influence deep cleansing 2x a month, shea butter and olive oil, IC fantansia gel

Right now I'm doing the protective style challenge so I'm doing my half-wig as a whole wig and trying to keep a headband or scarf on. So much fun.

Will post pic after work tonight

 

[makeupgirl]

Well i have just discovered, "whole head baggying"! I do all my washing and mosturizing and all that good stuff, at night and the sleep with a plastic shower cap, and a scarf or bonnet over that to hold it on, and my hair is oH So moturized. The bonus is that your hair isnt soaking wet, so if you live in the cooler climate, like i do you dont have to walk out into the cold with a wet head.!

HTH

I've been doing the whole baggying too. I just can't keep the shower cap on my head under my bonnet. I'm going to have to get another one or a new scarf.

 

[song_of_serenity]

I'm in.....I just BC this past Sunday after Church . Yep my hair is now 2 inches of curls.

Hair type : 3c/4a

Transitioned: 4 months

products used: suave tangerine conditioner for my co-washes, influence deep cleansing 2x a month, shea butter and olive oil, IC fantansia gel

Right now I'm doing the protective style challenge so I'm doing my half-wig as a whole wig and trying to keep a headband or scarf on. So much fun.

Will post pic after work tonight

WELCOME!!! Can't wait to see the pictures and thanks fro sharing what products you use.

 

[Soliel185]

I'm so glad this thread is still going strong!

I'm doing another twist-out this weekend so I'll try to get some new pics.
I also tried Skikakai Soap for the first time so I have a review! (yaaaaaay!) The pics don't do the results justice. I'll try to post that tonight or tomorrow.

 

[djanae]

Date of BC : October 6, 2009


Transitioned for 11 months



Products/Staples:

- Extra Virgin Coconut Oil

- I rotate A LOT of conditioners (HH Hello Hydration, HH Totally Twisted, VO5 Moisture Milks, Sunsilk TLC, Suave Coconut, Organix Coconut Milk)

- Carol's Daughter herbal black vanilla shampoo or Creme of Nature

- Curly Whip, Alter Ego gel or IC Fantasia gel


Styles: I BC'd 2 days ago and so far I've been wearing it all out curly or with a head band (I know, nothing spectacular, but my hair's a bit shorter than I'm used too and I haven't had time to experiment yet)


Pics:

ETA: my goal is to wash every 3 days, but sometimes I'll spray with water and add a leave-in if I'm short on time.

 

[bablou00]

Hello Ladies,

I see everyone is looking beautiful as always. Shout out to everybody in here because if I try to name names I'll leave someone out. I've been in the movie called "Adventures in Moving into a New Apartment" so I've been MIA. I have cable and internet now so I can rejoin the internet world and my BC Sistas.

So I mixed up some Karishma Henna Monday night and did a treatment Tuesday from 1130am-6pm (cable man was here for 3 hours so I couldn't rinse when I wanted). Pics in my Fotki soon.

So I definitely got some great conditioning effects my hair was sooooo soft after but that was where is stopped for me. I really couldn't tell a difference in my curl pattern, however my hair is growing in almost straight in the front . And I really wanted to change up my hair color get a nice red tint but that didn't happen either. So I plan on trying again next week. Also my tub color had me fooled thinking I rinsed it clean because I had the itchies and there was henna under my nails. I used coconut oil and hemp seed butter to twist. Oh and I did my first set of 2 strand flat twists in the front.

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

 

[bablou00]

Date of BC : October 6, 2009


Transitioned for 11 months



Products/Staples:

- Extra Virgin Coconut Oil

- I rotate A LOT of conditioners (HH Hello Hydration, HH Totally Twisted, VO5 Moisture Milks, Sunsilk TLC, Suave Coconut, Organix Coconut Milk)

- Carol's Daughter herbal black vanilla shampoo or Creme of Nature

- Curly Whip, Alter Ego gel or IC Fantasia gel


Styles: I BC'd 2 days ago and so far I've been wearing it all out curly or with a head band (I know, nothing spectacular, but my hair's a bit shorter than I'm used too and I haven't had time to experiment yet)


Pics:

ETA: my goal is to wash every 3 days, but sometimes I'll spray with water and add a leave-in if I'm short on time.

Your hair looks so lush...congrats on your BC!!! Take your time you will be styles will come with time

 

[FindingMe]

You guys,what are you doing with your hair at night?
I moisturize and tie a silk scarf over it,and maybe add a satin bonnet,but my hair is dry when i wake up in the morning.Not deathly dry,but i do have to do my whole moisturizing routine again.I would braid it up at night,but its way too short.

I'm guessing that just comes withe the territory huh?

i do large chunky 2 strand twists and then sleep on a satin pillow if dry. that seems to help me.

 

[FindingMe]

Sorry, ya'll this is prolly gonna be a full page post...

Ladies, after being inspired by Soliel's most recent gorgeous twistout from smaller twists....I made my first attempt at smaller twists. I plan on leaving them in for a week & taking them down this weekend.

LOVELY! Your hair looks so pretty and healthy! I can't wait to see the resulting twist-out!!!

I want to quote everyone but everyone has already said pretty much what Ive wanted to say
Findingme your afro I want...I luv your just waking up and doing nothing look
Soliel185 you and your hair absolutely stunning!!!
Irie Chic I stumbled across your blog a couple wks ago you r too cute and your BC is amazing...you have such great strength to do a TWA!!! It looks great luv
Bubblingbrownshuga: WOW!!! On the growth....I need to be drinking your kool-aid!!! What re u doing to get that growth
Neith: I looked at your fotki a couple days back...beautiful!!! Your hair is so thick I luv it.
I just hit up the last page of this thread so sorry if I missed anyone. Everyone is looking great. I love all the new bc's and the growth from the ones who chopped around my time. I cant wait to see us all a year from now. I did a new set of twist Sunday night. Only 6hrs this time...whoopi!! Im not seeing much growth but its hella thick. Im looking forward to rocking a BAA real soon!!! I thought I uploaded more pics to photbucket but I didnt and Im at work rt now so check out my fotki. I did a karshima henna txtment....it was good but grainy. Here is a pic of my new twist

Girl, I see a TON of growth! Just look at your siggy to the recent twist pics. I stalk your FOTKI, so I def see a difference! I love your hair SOOOO much!

Well i have just discovered, "whole head baggying"! I do all my washing and mosturizing and all that good stuff, at night and the sleep with a plastic shower cap, and a scarf or bonnet over that to hold it on, and my hair is oH So moturized. The bonus is that your hair isnt soaking wet, so if you live in the cooler climate, like i do you dont have to walk out into the cold with a wet head.!

HTH

OMG! Your TWA is SOOOOOOOO pretty!

I'm in.....I just BC this past Sunday after Church . Yep my hair is now 2 inches of curls.

Hair type : 3c/4a

Transitioned: 4 months

products used: suave tangerine conditioner for my co-washes, influence deep cleansing 2x a month, shea butter and olive oil, IC fantansia gel

Right now I'm doing the protective style challenge so I'm doing my half-wig as a whole wig and trying to keep a headband or scarf on. So much fun.

Will post pic after work tonight

I can't wait to see pics! This is a fun journey.

I'm so glad this thread is still going strong!

I'm doing another twist-out this weekend so I'll try to get some new pics.
I also tried Skikakai Soap for the first time so I have a review! (yaaaaaay!) The pics don't do the results justice. I'll try to post that tonight or tomorrow.

Ooooooh! I like KBB beauty bar. I'm anxious to hear the review-

Date of BC : October 6, 2009


Transitioned for 11 months



Products/Staples:

- Extra Virgin Coconut Oil

- I rotate A LOT of conditioners (HH Hello Hydration, HH Totally Twisted, VO5 Moisture Milks, Sunsilk TLC, Suave Coconut, Organix Coconut Milk)

- Carol's Daughter herbal black vanilla shampoo or Creme of Nature

- Curly Whip, Alter Ego gel or IC Fantasia gel


Styles: I BC'd 2 days ago and so far I've been wearing it all out curly or with a head band (I know, nothing spectacular, but my hair's a bit shorter than I'm used too and I haven't had time to experiment yet)
ETA: my goal is to wash every 3 days, but sometimes I'll spray with water and add a leave-in if I'm short on time.

:wow: Girl, you are a pro already! I'm still tryna get my hair to look neat and moisturized most days and this is going on month 3 for me! I love your hair!!!!

 

[Ltown]

Ladies, you are looking fierce! I'm 1 one in my transition and still can't rock twist/braid out. But I taking notes from everyone.

 

[tanjola]

Hello ladies! Newbie here!! After 6 1/2 months of transitioning I big Chopped yesterday and I am in love with my TWA!!! I have been pooing and deep conditioning once a week and co-washing every other day. Hair type 3c/4a... I dont know... maybe you guys can help me with that. I am learning so much from you ladies and am excited to be on this journey and a member of LHCF. Thank you so much.

 

[FindingMe]

Hello ladies! Newbie here!! After 6 1/2 months of transitioning I big Chopped yesterday and I am in love with my TWA!!! I have been pooing and deep conditioning once a week and co-washing every other day. Hair type 3c/4a... I dont know... maybe you guys can help me with that. I am learning so much from you ladies and am excited to be on this journey and a member of LHCF. Thank you so much.

:welcome3: Girl, I'm in love with your TWA too! Did you cut it yourself? The back is cut SO cute!

 

[varaneka]

I LOVE SCISSORS LOL. I've been transitioning for 2 years and 5 months. I can't stop coloring my hair, though.

 

[tanjola]

:welcome3: Girl, I'm in love with your TWA too! Did you cut it yourself? The back is cut SO cute!

Thank you so much! I had a friend cut it for me. My plan was to transition for 1 year but after losing more hair during a trim yesterday than intended I decided " WTH-GO FOR IT!!" I can't believe I have been hiding those beautiful curls under relaxer all these years!

 

[FindingMe]

I LOVE SCISSORS LOL. I've been transitioning for 2 years and 5 months. I can't stop coloring my hair, though.

the cut is edgy and CUTE! I have issues with the scissors, too color straightens my natural texture so much, I am afraid to keep using it...

 

[varaneka]

I never knew color straightened my curls till I bleached them blonde

 

[Soliel185]

The Shikakai soap was AMAZING!

To prep for my next set of twists I DC'd with my Coconut Concoction (there's a lot of stuff in there) and since I'd had the bar for a few weeks and hadn't so much as broken the seal, I figured it was time to get my money (all .99 cents) worth.

This was Godry or Godrey brand Shikakai Soap. The bar lathered incredibly well. I was worried about how I would get to my scalp with a bar vs liquid, but there was so much lather it wasn't an issue. The lather feels creamy - I think the soap might have a coconut oil base.

The first thing I noticed was my hair felt cleancleanclean, but not stripped. It was incredibly soooooooooooooooooooft. Just squishable, smooshable, softness from root to tip, but the real fireworks started when I got out of the shower to take a look. The Shikakai defined my coils! My ends all around my head had coiled into perfect little spirals BEFORE product. I tried to take pics, but I couldn't do it justice. (this is damp product free hair.)

This was also the first time I tried blowdrying/stretching my hair before twisting. I detangled and airdried, then combed through my hair was a wide tooth comb while following with a lukewarm blowdryer. When I was done I decided to get fancy and try curling the ends a bit..

Here's what they looked like 2 days later after a rinse - notice how much neater the roots are when done on blowdried hair.

That's all for now! I'm pre-pooing with Amla Oil...I think I'm just going for a good ol' wash n go today.

 

[countrychickd]

I'm in.....I just BC this past Sunday after Church . Yep my hair is now 2 inches of curls.

Hair type : 3c/4a

Transitioned: 4 months

products used: suave tangerine conditioner for my co-washes, influence deep cleansing 2x a month, shea butter and olive oil, IC fantansia gel

Right now I'm doing the protective style challenge so I'm doing my half-wig as a whole wig and trying to keep a headband or scarf on. So much fun.

Will post pic after work tonight

Congrats on your BC lady, and welcome to the thread. I'm so glad to have so many newly natural ladies that I can learn with. I can't wait to see pics!

Date of BC : October 6, 2009


Transitioned for 11 months



Products/Staples:

- Extra Virgin Coconut Oil

- I rotate A LOT of conditioners (HH Hello Hydration, HH Totally Twisted, VO5 Moisture Milks, Sunsilk TLC, Suave Coconut, Organix Coconut Milk)

- Carol's Daughter herbal black vanilla shampoo or Creme of Nature

- Curly Whip, Alter Ego gel or IC Fantasia gel


Styles: I BC'd 2 days ago and so far I've been wearing it all out curly or with a head band (I know, nothing spectacular, but my hair's a bit shorter than I'm used too and I haven't had time to experiment yet)


Pics:

ETA: my goal is to wash every 3 days, but sometimes I'll spray with water and add a leave-in if I'm short on time.

Hello ladies! Newbie here!! After 6 1/2 months of transitioning I big Chopped yesterday and I am in love with my TWA!!! I have been pooing and deep conditioning once a week and co-washing every other day. Hair type 3c/4a... I dont know... maybe you guys can help me with that. I am learning so much from you ladies and am excited to be on this journey and a member of LHCF. Thank you so much.

Your hair is just gorgeous! I'm just loving your hair! Congrats on your BC, and welcome to the thread lady!

The Shikakai soap was AMAZING!

To prep for my next set of twists I DC'd with my Coconut Concoction (there's a lot of stuff in there) and since I'd had the bar for a few weeks and hadn't so much as broken the seal, I figured it was time to get my money (all .99 cents) worth.

This was Godry or Godrey brand Shikakai Soap. The bar lathered incredibly well. I was worried about how I would get to my scalp with a bar vs liquid, but there was so much lather it wasn't an issue. The lather feels creamy - I think the soap might have a coconut oil base.

The first thing I noticed was my hair felt cleancleanclean, but not stripped. It was incredibly soooooooooooooooooooft. Just squishable, smooshable, softness from root to tip, but the real fireworks started when I got out of the shower to take a look. The Shikakai defined my coils! My ends all around my head had coiled into perfect little spirals BEFORE product. I tried to take pics, but I couldn't do it justice. (this is damp product free hair.)

This was also the first time I tried blowdrying/stretching my hair before twisting. I detangled and airdried, then combed through my hair was a wide tooth comb while following with a lukewarm blowdryer. When I was done I decided to get fancy and try curling the ends a bit..

Here's what they looked like 2 days later after a rinse - notice how much neater the roots are when done on blowdried hair.

That's all for now! I'm pre-pooing with Amla Oil...I think I'm just going for a good ol' wash n go today.

Your hair is always gorgeous! Your do such a great job! I'm going to have to take a que from you when my hair grows out.

 

[vivEz daNs lamouR]

I just came in to say how much I LOVE ECO STYLER!

So last night I shingled my hair only to find out that I wasn't going out.

So instead, I piled my hair high onto my head, did a pineapple and went to sleep. Woke up this morning, and its like I never went to sleep on my hair. My curls were mega defined!

Close up of curls:

EcoStyler is the truth!!

 

[Soliel185]

I went into Ulta yesterday and when you're checking out they tell you all about the deals, specials etc.

This chick looks at my head (wash n go) and then says " We're offering a Keratin Treatment for just $175 and we do cuts and color as well as straightening in our salon."

I looked at her like:

Every single time I go into Ulta, it NEVER fails, one of the little sales chicks will look at me sympathetically and remind me that they're really good at straightening hair. The people that actually work IN the salon usually compliment me - but I noticed that in all the Ulta stoes I've ever been to, there's never once when a curly-haired person working there - afro or otherwise.

 

[Neith]

Everyone's hair looks great!

Soliel185 - Those twists are so pretty! I never saw them curled like that before.

I will definitely be trying that one day

 

[Shay72]

I went into Ulta yesterday and when you're checking out they tell you all about the deals, specials etc.

This chick looks at my head (wash n go) and then says " We're offering a Keratin Treatment for just $175 and we do cuts and color as well as straightening in our salon."

I looked at her like:

Every single time I go into Ulta, it NEVER fails, one of the little sales chicks will look at me sympathetically and remind me that they're really good at straightening hair. The people that actually work IN the salon usually compliment me - but I noticed that in all the Ulta stoes I've ever been to, there's never once when a curly-haired person working there - afro or otherwise.

I'm a lurker in this thread but I had to respond to this post. People are so simple sometimes. I would have asked, "And you are telling me this, because?"

 

[GreenD]

The Shikakai soap was AMAZING!

To prep for my next set of twists I DC'd with my Coconut Concoction (there's a lot of stuff in there) and since I'd had the bar for a few weeks and hadn't so much as broken the seal, I figured it was time to get my money (all .99 cents) worth.

This was Godry or Godrey brand Shikakai Soap. The bar lathered incredibly well. I was worried about how I would get to my scalp with a bar vs liquid, but there was so much lather it wasn't an issue. The lather feels creamy - I think the soap might have a coconut oil base.

The first thing I noticed was my hair felt cleancleanclean, but not stripped. It was incredibly soooooooooooooooooooft. Just squishable, smooshable, softness from root to tip, but the real fireworks started when I got out of the shower to take a look. The Shikakai defined my coils! My ends all around my head had coiled into perfect little spirals BEFORE product. I tried to take pics, but I couldn't do it justice. (this is damp product free hair.)

This was also the first time I tried blowdrying/stretching my hair before twisting. I detangled and airdried, then combed through my hair was a wide tooth comb while following with a lukewarm blowdryer. When I was done I decided to get fancy and try curling the ends a bit..

Here's what they looked like 2 days later after a rinse - notice how much neater the roots are when done on blowdried hair.

That's all for now! I'm pre-pooing with Amla Oil...I think I'm just going for a good ol' wash n go today.

Your twist are soooo freakin adorable!! They're too cute. I really like them. They're so neat and cute. When my hair gets longer I'll definitely have to try blow drying them first and then twisting. So how long did it take you? What did you use in your hair to moisturize?

 

[GreenD]

I just came in to say how much I LOVE ECO STYLER!

So last night I shingled my hair only to find out that I wasn't going out.

So instead, I piled my hair high onto my head, did a pineapple and went to sleep. Woke up this morning, and its like I never went to sleep on my hair. My curls were mega defined!

Close up of curls:

EcoStyler is the truth!!

I can't wait to get my hair in a ponytail so I can rock a WNG ponytail. I LOVE me some ecostyler girl!!! And I can't wait to put my curls up. Your hair is sooo cute. And I think I need to find another phrase because I'm killing the, "your hair is sooo cute" on this thread. I'm sorry there's just a lot of cuteness going on in here. There should be a warning before coming in here.....

 

[countrychickd]

Wow! I've been hearing so much about this ecostyler gel lately! I'm going to get some tomorrow! I've decided to start using MN ladies as a growth aid! We'll see how much growth I get. I'll use it for 2 months, and then compare my growth. If I have noticeable increase, then I'll continue to use it.

 

[SweetSpirit86]

Wow! I've been hearing so much about this ecostyler gel lately! I'm going to get some tomorrow! I've decided to start using MN ladies as a growth aid! We'll see how much growth I get. I'll use it for 2 months, and then compare my growth. If I have noticeable increase, then I'll continue to use it.

Yeah, it made me go out and get some. I don't like how dull my hair looks with it, though. I don't get why everyone else's hair is all shiny with it and my hair does the exact opposite.

I went into Ulta yesterday and when you're checking out they tell you all about the deals, specials etc.

This chick looks at my head (wash n go) and then says " We're offering a Keratin Treatment for just $175 and we do cuts and color as well as straightening in our salon."

I looked at her like:

Every single time I go into Ulta, it NEVER fails, one of the little sales chicks will look at me sympathetically and remind me that they're really good at straightening hair. The people that actually work IN the salon usually compliment me - but I noticed that in all the Ulta stoes I've ever been to, there's never once when a curly-haired person working there - afro or otherwise.

This happens when I go to Beauty Brands. They keep trying to give me a relaxer.

 

[Soliel185]

I will say though I went out out for the first time since I BC'd and the response was ridiculous. Men and women (mostly men though) of multiple ethnicities were continually giving my thumbs up, high fives, or telling me my hair was "sexy" (at which point I break out the bear mace) but I was pleasantly surprised.

There was another black woman there wearing a weave and she was eyeballin me ALLLLLL night so I ignored THAT situation. I noticed that some other women seemed a bit threatened...I mean you go out to get noticed and who is going to be looking at you when there's a 6 foot tall black woman with a giant afro and awesome earrings standing RIGHT there?

ETA: I'm 6 ft tall in heels - lol.