Crown and Glory Method....BRAIDS

[PittGirl06]

Hey, has anyone actually done the Crown and Glory method of taking care of your hair?? Worn Braids for two months at a time and let your hari breath for two months at a time?? Have you gotten any results from doing this? Doesn't your head itch like crazy?? Anyone know of a good, affordable braider in Atlanta?

 

[HairFanatic01]

Yes. I stay in ATL and a great braider is off of Covington Highway. This is a Jamaican salon and she charges 50-60 dollars for cornrows. I've done the crown and glory technique. It is great because braids really help promote growth b/c you have time to give your hair a rest.

 

[Poohbear]

There is someone named Den1 who tried this technique. You might want to PM her. Here is a link to her being a feature of the month: http://www.longhaircareforum.com/member15.php

 

[carletta]

I've done the method, and it works wonders!! My hair has grown so much faster doing this. My scalp didn't itch because I use african royale braid spray "only" on the scalp! In my opionion you can't go wrong with it!

 

[PittGirl06]

Thanks a bunch!

 

[Netta1]

WOW that lady Den1 has a lot of hair!!!!!

 

[Healthb4Length]

I use this method, although not 100% it really works wonders, helped me retained alot of lenght and made taking out braids a breeze.

 

[cybra]

Wow, 2 months, huh? Well, I've had wonderful success with braiding my hair, leaving it up for 2 weeks, then taking it down for a week before rebraiding it. I've been doing this for almost a year now and although my length isn't too much more than when I started, because I was slowly cutting off the relaxed hair, the new hair is soooo much thicker and stronger. It's for this reason I am debating whether or not I'll rerelax my hair on my one year anniversary of "no relaxer" in July. I may try to do it one more year, I don't know yet. Thanks for posting how it should be done, maybe starting this summer I'll leave them up for 2 months and then take them down for 2 months, like you said. That's helpful...thank you again.

 

[Puddles]

I do my daughter's hair this way and has made her hair thicker and longer. Her hair is to the middle of her back. If she wore a bra (she's 9) It would be past bra strap. I leave her braids in a month at a time. Her hair grows fast. I feel the African Pride BRX Braid Spray is the key. I spray (saturate) her hair with it 3 times a week before bed. I even use it on my ends. It's very moisturizing.

 

[garr6982]

I am currently doing this method but I also wear protective buns (when braids are out) and no heat.

I will post pics when I get my blow-out done from a Dominican Salon around the first week of June 'cause I have no idea how long my hair is.

I can say that most girls who have gotten braids for maybe 2 months and then take them out experience beautiful and healthy hair.

Braids are great if they are not put in too tight and you keep them moist!

By the way, I have two-strand twist and my stylist works out of her house in Marietta. She had a shop but decided to work from home. She is awesome! She charges about $120 for two-strands depending on the length that you want them. PM me if you would like her contact info.

 

[shoelover1972]

I also used this method but not strictly by the book. It does work wonders.

 

[bellydancer]

i did that but i couldn't make two months tho. i made one month. one month on and one off. I like the method.

 

[gn1g]

Do you braid your hair yourself? They look very good, do you have extensions?

 

[Prettyinpink00]

Hi, can someone please explain the crown and glory method, i was planning on putting my hair in braids for the summer. Is this done with waeave or with your own hair? Thanx

 

[PittGirl06]

Hi! What are two starand twists? And yes, I woudl like the lady's contact info! Thanks...

 

[blackdiamond]

Prettyinpink, you can find the crown and glory technique at this website:

http://www.growafrohairlong.com/

 

[nijilah]

The crown and glory method is great. Before I had another set back - battle with split ends - it helped me to get over my hump and reach bra strap. That was a few months ago.

**** If I could stick to what works and stop being addicted to trying everything, I would probably have hair to my waist now! ****

Anyway, I plan on doing the crown and glory method this year with the braid challenge. I was in braids for 10 weeks, and now I am taking 1.5 months off. Of course, wearing only protective styles and the baggie method with this bush of hair and the humidity.

 

[DDTexlaxed]

Did u learn from the video or did u already know how to braid? I'm trying to get as much info as possible

 

[Miz_Complexity]

To PittGirl06 we are doing the Crown and Glory Challenge for 2005 if you are interested in participating. It is a method in which you wear your hair in braids for 2 months and let you hair rest for two months. The key is to stick to a routine while doing this method to ensure growth and maintaining the length of your hair. You can also go to this web site for more information http://www.growafrohairlong.com.