Hair Weave Challenge for the rest of 2008?

[freshlikemoi]

TO ALL THOSE WHO JOIN THIS CHALLENGE:
Remember there are no PASSES! Also, in between installs NO HEAT (unless it's for deep conditioning treatments ONLY!!)

I love this challenge. I do it anyway, I'm just concerned about the no-heat. Because, I leave my crown area as well as my edges out, and I need to straighten those bad boys for my weave to look F I E R C E!!

Any suggestions....

 

[GrowmeNOW]

can i join this challenge as well? i just took my last weave out tonight and i will be posting pictures soon. i am going back into my weave tomorrow.

 

[GrowmeNOW]

Hi girls,

I was just wondering if you girls think it is safe to have a weave on fine 11 week post relaxer hair for more than 6 weeks (i'm thinking about 7 or 8 weeks) I was supposed to remove my weave this week but haven't been able to. I would'nt want my hair to be matted so I am debating on it. What products should I use to make sure my hair doesn't get matted?

I appreciate any responses I can get.

i think you should be fine i once left my weave in for over 5 monthserplexed but when i took it out i was well past shoulder length and VERY happy. over course i didnt worry about matting because i had only washed like 3 times . but the point is all was well. and it got my over the hump of trying to get to shoulder length.

 

[ajacks]

TO ALL THOSE WHO JOIN THIS CHALLENGE:
Remember there are no PASSES! Also, in between installs NO HEAT (unless it's for deep conditioning treatments ONLY!!)

I love this challenge. I do it anyway, I'm just concerned about the no-heat. Because, I leave my crown area as well as my edges out, and I need to straighten those bad boys for my weave to look F I E R C E!!

Any suggestions....

OH snap, I forgot that there was a no heat rule. I need suggestions for straightening the hair that's out as well, considering I stretch for 6-months at a time.

 

[Ediese]

i think you should be fine i once left my weave in for over 5 monthserplexed but when i took it out i was well past shoulder length and VERY happy. over course i didnt worry about matting because i had only washed like 3 times . but the point is all was well. and it got my over the hump of trying to get to shoulder length.

Hi girls,

I was just wondering if you girls think it is safe to have a weave on fine 11 week post relaxer hair for more than 6 weeks (i'm thinking about 7 or 8 weeks) I was supposed to remove my weave this week but haven't been able to. I would'nt want my hair to be matted so I am debating on it. What products should I use to make sure my hair doesn't get matted?

I appreciate any responses I can get.

I just wanted to mention that I kept my weave in for five months before too, and didnt experience any matting. That was only because I hardly washed my hair, which I've learned now is a .

I kept it in this year for four months, and washed once a week. When I took out the weave it was starting to matt. I guess it was the constant washing, and air drying. I don't suggest that you keep it in longer than 3 months, so 7 or 8 weeks is fine. Your hair shouldn't start matting so soon. BTW I'm about 24 mos. post.

 

[Ediese]

Hello all! Is it too late to join the challenge? I've lurked on this board and finally joined I'm transitioning (last relaxer was May 2007) and found this site about 6 months in and it has saved and changed my life. I've been doing the grow/cut and sew-ins...with my latest install a couple of weeks ago. I want to wear weaves for the rest of the year and do my final chop on my birthday in December. My hair seems to be 4a with some 3c parts and very thick. I got my hair pressed in June(first heat since Nov 07) and also cut off about 2 inches...i took a pic so as soon as i fig out how to post I will for comparison. I'm wearing Bohyme Brazilian Wave in 14inches and I love it! No heat needed to blend my edges or the little bit of hair I left out. Just water, a little gel and go!

HAPPY WEAVING LADIES!!

Oh!! I'm so happy that you're happy with that hair. I posted about it a couple weeks ago. Please share your pics!

 

[Neala21]

TO ALL THOSE WHO JOIN THIS CHALLENGE:
Remember there are no PASSES! Also, in between installs NO HEAT (unless it's for deep conditioning treatments ONLY!!)

Originally Posted by freshlikemoi
I love this challenge. I do it anyway, I'm just concerned about the no-heat. Because, I leave my crown area as well as my edges out, and I need to straighten those bad boys for my weave to look F I E R C E!!

Any suggestions....

I would suggest perhaps rollersetting to get your hair straight since this would be a much healthier option. I know this is what I do and will continue to do for this challenge even in between installs to protect my hair.

I've also added the following ladies to the challenge list
growmenow
freshlikemoi

 

[IndianAngel22]

Sorry it took so long to post but my new photo from July 1st is in my siggy. That is my start. I got my first install on the 1st but it is a partial weave instead of a full on sew in. I've had a full sew in without any breaks for 2 years straight which got me to the point in the first photo, all natural no more perm. Pretty good growth I think! In just a week or 2 from the first photo to the second I think my hair has grown and filled in a little what do you all think? I now have my install and will begin the challenge. Any comments or pointers you could give me? I just joined the forum a few weeks ago so I am a SUPER Newbie! Do you think my hair looks super thin? It feels thick but it looks and acts very thin to me. Without a weave my hair is not very heavy and hard to style because the humidity takes ALL movement out of my hair will it get heavier as it gets longer? I never seemed to have that problem when I had a perm. I also did the BC. No more relaxed ends. YAY! Am I considered shoulder length now?

 

[Luscious850]

Only 3 weeks before i take this weave out and reinstall. Im really hoping for SL. Im going for the same hair with my next install. I have to use up the other pack I have before buying more..dont want to be a weave junkie... not to mention all the kanekalon braiding hair i have at home... yea i went crazy on that one.

 

[wyldcurlz]

my scalp is sooo itchy! what can i do about it??? any potion or spray or anything?

help!!!!

 

[Neala21]

Sorry it took so long to post but my new photo from July 1st is in my siggy. That is my start. I got my first install on the 1st but it is a partial weave instead of a full on sew in. I've had a full sew in without any breaks for 2 years straight which got me to the point in the first photo, all natural no more perm. Pretty good growth I think! In just a week or 2 from the first photo to the second I think my hair has grown and filled in a little what do you all think? I now have my install and will begin the challenge. Any comments or pointers you could give me? I just joined the forum a few weeks ago so I am a SUPER Newbie! Do you think my hair looks super thin? It feels thick but it looks and acts very thin to me. Without a weave my hair is not very heavy and hard to style because the humidity takes ALL movement out of my hair will it get heavier as it gets longer? I never seemed to have that problem when I had a perm. I also did the BC. No more relaxed ends. YAY! Am I considered shoulder length now?

You have had great progress with having weaves in for the last 2 years and your hair has definately filled in. I would consider you shoulder length. I feel the same that without a weave my hair doesn't feel heavy and I felt this way while being au natural and even while being relaxed now. My hair is fine so it's not necessarily thick well least not compared to my twin sis (her hair is the 1st siggy & mines is the 2nd). Tips would just keep your hair well moisturized and healthy and that doesn't seem like a problem considering your progress with using weaves. Congrats on BC!

Originally posted by Wyldcurlz
my scalp is sooo itchy! what can i do about it??? any potion or spray or anything?

help!!!!

I would suggest clarifying your scalp with ACV rinse or adding baking soda to a conditoner if you only use conditioners to wash. Usually an itchy scalp for me just means that it's time to wash my hair unless your a using a brand of hair that you're trying for the 1st time and having a slight reaction to it. If that's not the case trying washing scalp to remove any buildup.

 

[tigereyes83]

Well Ladies I will be getting a reinstall this up coming Friday. Wish me luck....

 

[sweetsuccess]

this is a gREat challange!

i know im already in... but girls... i need help.
i know it says not to keep a weave longer than 6-8 weeks... but how would i take out and put back in?! im going to spain in september and getting a weave b4 i go.. but while im there.. when i take it out.. whats gona happen after that?!

what are quick things i can do on my own?! braids? im going to be there 4months total... can i get braids b4 i leave and leave those in for four months?! or is that too long?!

anybody ... weave experts?? do you know!?

tia

 

[RegaLady]

DO you all spritz with a moisturizer? And how often?

 

[Neala21]

this is a gREat challange!

i know im already in... but girls... i need help.
i know it says not to keep a weave longer than 6-8 weeks... but how would i take out and put back in?! im going to spain in september and getting a weave b4 i go.. but while im there.. when i take it out.. whats gona happen after that?!

what are quick things i can do on my own?! braids? im going to be there 4months total... can i get braids b4 i leave and leave those in for four months?! or is that too long?!

anybody ... weave experts?? do you know!?

tia

Once you take out your weave IMO you should get a wig (with clips attached in the unit) and just keep your hair braided underneath (either in cornrows or individual plaits) this will allow you to wear a PROTECTIVE hair style in-between install per the requirements of this challenge and you can continue to moisturize and wash and care for your hair as normal with little to no manipulation.

Also 4 months is TOO long to keep braids in, you would REALLY be risking a LOT of breakage. ANd if you do a wig you can always redo the braids underneath yourself during your 4 month stay by redoing them every 8 weeks. Just make sure you deep condition like you would normally this way while on your trip you can retain length and continue your healthy hair journey.

 

[Neala21]

DO you all spritz with a moisturizer? And how often?

I use an applicator bottle and apply a moisturizer to my hair 2-3x a week but I apply moisture to my hair daily in my breakage areas that I am nourishing back to health. I also follow up with a very light oil to seal in the moisture

 

[LadyPaniolo]

I know i'm probably too late to join this challenge... I can do it unofficially. I got a glued in weave 11 years ago and it was all gelled down and hard I hated it.

But I did my own sew-in with Outre Batik and WOW! It looks great! This hair is so soft and I love the bouncy curls. It's only a bit longer than my APL hair, but it looks amazing and I love it. It looks like human hair, and it has gentle highlights in it that look so realistic. When I take this down in 6 weeks, I'll reinstall. I may keep this up for 6 months, or even longer!

I'll definately keep up moisturizing my hair daily with aloe vera gel with some Tea Tree oil mixed in. I'll be washing 2x or 3x a week, with one deep condition each weekend. I think I may have found a new love...

 

[Neala21]

I know i'm probably too late to join this challenge... I can do it unofficially. I got a glued in weave 11 years ago and it was all gelled down and hard I hated it.

But I did my own sew-in with Outre Batik and WOW! It looks great! This hair is so soft and I love the bouncy curls. It's only a bit longer than my APL hair, but it looks amazing and I love it. It looks like human hair, and it has gentle highlights in it that look so realistic. When I take this down in 6 weeks, I'll reinstall. I may keep this up for 6 months, or even longer!

I'll definately keep up moisturizing my hair daily with aloe vera gel with some Tea Tree oil mixed in. I'll be washing 2x or 3x a week, with one deep condition each weekend. I think I may have found a new love...

If you'd like to join the challenge officially I can definately add you to the list especially if you plan on weaving it up for the rest of the year.

BTW your baby is SOOO CUTE!

 

[kriolagirl]

Oh!! I'm so happy that you're happy with that hair. I posted about it a couple weeks ago. Please share your pics!

Yes this Brazilian Wave hair is the best thing since sliced bread. Here are a couple pics:

 

[msa]

ooooo that brazilian wave hair is NICE. I wish it matched mine.

 

[kkamara5]

Im in!

Got my weave done June 19

Its a lovely Rihanna-esque cut...my hairdresser is the BOMB!!!! (DMV area baby)

I reside in the DMV area and I need a hairdresser that knows how to cut...any suggestions??

 

[RegaLady]

Add me!!!!

 

[RegaLady]

I know i'm probably too late to join this challenge... I can do it unofficially. I got a glued in weave 11 years ago and it was all gelled down and hard I hated it.

But I did my own sew-in with Outre Batik and WOW! It looks great! This hair is so soft and I love the bouncy curls. It's only a bit longer than my APL hair, but it looks amazing and I love it. It looks like human hair, and it has gentle highlights in it that look so realistic. When I take this down in 6 weeks, I'll reinstall. I may keep this up for 6 months, or even longer!

I'll definately keep up moisturizing my hair daily with aloe vera gel with some Tea Tree oil mixed in. I'll be washing 2x or 3x a week, with one deep condition each weekend. I think I may have found a new love...

I know, I did my own also, and fell in love with it. I think you like it better when you aren't paying and arm and a leg to look cute, and keep you hair nice. I find it very creative to do it on my own. My DH who hates weave, also said that it looks natural! I am also going to keep this up!

 

[ResultsMayVary]

I'm in I've been wearing partial weaves to tranistion for like two months!

Thanks for the shampoo/applicator tip!!!

I really needed this thread I was just about to take my weave out too for no reason LoL


Starting Point & Current weave ... See fotki

 

[glamazon386]

I reside in the DMV area and I need a hairdresser that knows how to cut...any suggestions??

My hairdresser is in Baltimore. PM me if you'd like his info. I got my hair done this past friday and he did a great job. Especially with the cut.

 

[glamazon386]

my scalp is sooo itchy! what can i do about it??? any potion or spray or anything?

help!!!!

African Royale BRX Braid Spray.........

 

[Chameleonchick]

Hey I would like to join this challenge. I just installed my weave on the 12th.

 

[Classic]

Count me in. I just had an install so I'm good to go. I do need to get a silk pillow case though. Right now Im using a satin headwrap - is that an ok substitute? (sorry if thats a dumb question:blush3

 

[ajacks]

I finally added my starting picture in my fotki. I just had my hair texlaxed yesterday, so I will be wearing a half-wig for the next 3-weeks until I get my next sew-in.

 

[Classic]

African Royale BRX Braid Spray.........

Some witch hazel in an applicator bottle works well too.