LuvlyRain3
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Frohawks, braidouts, twistouts, cornrows. I practicing some two strand flat twists right now.
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Frohawks, braidouts, twistouts, cornrows. I practicing some two strand flat twists right now.
faithVA
Well-Known Member
Besides rollersets and single/double twists don't have anything to add to your repetoire.
I'm sure by now though you have decided on what it will be.
LuvlyRain3
Well-Known Member
Sadly I haven't lol.
faithVA
Well-Known Member
oops
- How about flat twists in the front with a twistout in the back? or if your hair is long enough maybe flat twists in the front with a puff?
ksly4ever
Member
Well I thought that I would update on what products I intend to use, I had already started taking MSM capsules, but I have now added Mega-Tek and MTG. I have had quite a bit of growth so far in the 3 weeks or so that I have been using them, so I am going to continue with this formula.
I have also decided to transition to natural. I have been relaxed for over 20 years on and off and I feel it is time for me to get to know what my natural hair is really like, both my kids have 3c/4a hair and I couldn't even now what type hair I have.
erplexed
I'm really looking forward to this challenge and am hopeful that I can make SL by the end of the year, but if I don't I'll still be happy because for the first time in a long time I am taking care of my hair
I have also decided to transition to natural. I have been relaxed for over 20 years on and off and I feel it is time for me to get to know what my natural hair is really like, both my kids have 3c/4a hair and I couldn't even now what type hair I have.
erplexedI'm really looking forward to this challenge and am hopeful that I can make SL by the end of the year, but if I don't I'll still be happy because for the first time in a long time I am taking care of my hair
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faithVA
Well-Known Member
I wore a twist out for nearly two weeks and got sick so did nothing to it for 4 days straight. Yesterday had to do something to get ready to go back to work. I still dont' have a regimen so still trying different things. I didn't want to use shampoo because it strips my hair so much. But I tried starting with the conditioner and it wasn't working so well to get the kinky kurly out. So I shampooed once with some Pantene Moisturizing shampoo, followed with a detangling conditioner. I then deep conditioned under the steam cap for 30 minutes and then let it sit an additional 30 minutes. I rinsed and followed up with EO Chamomile and Honey conditioner. I wanted to dry with my shamwow towel but it was in the dryer. Let my hair air dry for about an hour, then added aloe vera gel, followed with the Paul Mitchell leave-in knock off I got from Dollar Tree. I then parted my hair in small sections and applied the Paul Mitchell leave-in and CDs loc butter and put in two strand twists.
My twists came out pretty well, tight, less frizz, rope light with little hang. I think this combination may allow me to wash my twists in braids and to have my twists last for two weeks.
I am debating on whether I will put in kinky twists in February to help me get to SL. I can have them done in the salon (they last longer) or do them myselfs (cheaper, faster).
My twists came out pretty well, tight, less frizz, rope light with little hang. I think this combination may allow me to wash my twists in braids and to have my twists last for two weeks.
I am debating on whether I will put in kinky twists in February to help me get to SL. I can have them done in the salon (they last longer) or do them myselfs (cheaper, faster).
AvaSpeaks
New Member
Now that I have no job, I have nothing but time to devote to my hair so it can get to full SL 
My regime is going to be simple, I might try co-washing every other day and then deep conditioning once a week. For me, moisture will be key but it seems like the best thing that had worked the past few months was leaving it alone and not even paying attention to the fact that I was trying to make it grow. I just looked up one day in November and saw that most of my hair was Collarbone Length
My regime is going to be simple, I might try co-washing every other day and then deep conditioning once a week. For me, moisture will be key but it seems like the best thing that had worked the past few months was leaving it alone and not even paying attention to the fact that I was trying to make it grow. I just looked up one day in November and saw that most of my hair was Collarbone Length
Amazhaan
New Member
Hopefully it's not too late to join.
What is your current length?
Uneven chin length
What is your goal date to make SL?
December 2011
Relaxed/natural/texlaxed/transitioning?
Natural
How do you plan on getting SL hair?
I am a slow grower and I have a lot of breakage;
which is why I am giving myself so much time. I plan
on CW 3-5 days a week and DC once a week. I will only shampoo/clarify
once a month. I will also wear my TWA, twist out, and WNG a lot. I'm also
going to try and take my Nioxin pills more often. I will use MegaTek/OCT
as a growth aid.
Whats your long term length goal?
APL
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What is your current length?
Uneven chin length
What is your goal date to make SL?
December 2011
Relaxed/natural/texlaxed/transitioning?
Natural
How do you plan on getting SL hair?
I am a slow grower and I have a lot of breakage;
which is why I am giving myself so much time. I plan
on CW 3-5 days a week and DC once a week. I will only shampoo/clarify
once a month. I will also wear my TWA, twist out, and WNG a lot. I'm also
going to try and take my Nioxin pills more often. I will use MegaTek/OCT
as a growth aid.
Whats your long term length goal?
APL
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destine2grow
Well-Known Member
Checking in! I have been wearing my wig with my braids underneath, this is helping me keep my handsout my hair! I might go back to doing bantu knots. I am in the rollerset challenge and need to start rollersetting more! I'm going to do a rollerset once a week! I am just trying to get this breakage area to grow! Hope all is well with u ladies!
Bumping for the afternoon crowd, lol. Whats up ladies? Everyone staying on point?
I ran out of my staple moisturizer (Bee Mine Luscious), so I've been slipping on moisturizing this week, but will buy some more soon. I'm just counting down until its time for me to finally straighten/length check-three more weeks.
I've noticed its much harder for me to tuck/fit my hair under my half wigs than it was a few months ago, so thats a good thing, means I have more hair.
I ran out of my staple moisturizer (Bee Mine Luscious), so I've been slipping on moisturizing this week, but will buy some more soon. I'm just counting down until its time for me to finally straighten/length check-three more weeks.
I've noticed its much harder for me to tuck/fit my hair under my half wigs than it was a few months ago, so thats a good thing, means I have more hair.
LuvlyRain3
Well-Known Member
I have been wearing a shrunken fro all week. This is definitely not helping ssk problem 
I have been wearing a shrunken fro all week. This is definitely not helping ssk problem
I have never let my hair shrink up, not even once, lol. I'm too scared. As soon as I wash my hair, it is immediately moisturized, banded/plaited up
Dyaspora
New Member
Hi Ladies! I hope everyone is doing well. Just wanted to check in with you all and give you updates about what I've been doing with my hair. So, my hair has been in braids since the day before Christmas. I did them myself and this was my second time so I was pretty proud of myself. I used regular braiding hair and I've found that it was easier to style my hair when I did my hair with Marley braid texture hair. The straighter hair just won't stay put but oh well my ends are protected 
. Anyway, I've been spraying my hair regularly...usually twice daily. The spray is a mixture of water and random oils such as olive, avocado, almond and JBCO that I have laying around. One of the oils is an oil that my cousin had on her nighstand called Wild Growth Hair Oil. I had never heard of it before and I came on LHCF to see if there were any reviews. Lots of people said it had a bad smell...I should have listened -_-. I have to keep watering down my mixture to reduce the smell. It does a great job of keeping my hair soft tho and I have yet to decide whether to keep using it. I also recently added some conditioner to the spray bottle. I usually spray my hair once in the morning and once at night. At night, I spray my hair thoroughly and throw on a shower cap which is my own twist on the baggying method. I've been getting pretty good results so far.
I'm having a deep urge to try a wig for the first time in my life. I think it will be a great way to protective style and still keep my real hair moisturized. All these extensions get in the way and suck up a lot of product.
I'm still taking my vitamins but I think I need to slow down on something. I'm not sure whether it's the Vitamin B or the iron but I sometimes feel like gagging immediately after I take my vitamins.
Ok, that's all for now! Hope you ladies are fantastic...
ETA: I forgot to mention that I am still looking for a good deep conditioner and protein treatment. There are lots of reccomendations on here but I have neither the time nor the money to try them all.
. Anyway, I've been spraying my hair regularly...usually twice daily. The spray is a mixture of water and random oils such as olive, avocado, almond and JBCO that I have laying around. One of the oils is an oil that my cousin had on her nighstand called Wild Growth Hair Oil. I had never heard of it before and I came on LHCF to see if there were any reviews. Lots of people said it had a bad smell...I should have listened -_-. I have to keep watering down my mixture to reduce the smell. It does a great job of keeping my hair soft tho and I have yet to decide whether to keep using it. I also recently added some conditioner to the spray bottle. I usually spray my hair once in the morning and once at night. At night, I spray my hair thoroughly and throw on a shower cap which is my own twist on the baggying method. I've been getting pretty good results so far. I'm having a deep urge to try a wig for the first time in my life. I think it will be a great way to protective style and still keep my real hair moisturized. All these extensions get in the way and suck up a lot of product.
I'm still taking my vitamins but I think I need to slow down on something. I'm not sure whether it's the Vitamin B or the iron but I sometimes feel like gagging immediately after I take my vitamins.
Ok, that's all for now! Hope you ladies are fantastic...
ETA: I forgot to mention that I am still looking for a good deep conditioner and protein treatment. There are lots of reccomendations on here but I have neither the time nor the money to try them all.
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Evallusion
LiloLombardi
Checking in...
I'm still in cornrows under Oakland Girl by Freetress. I placed an order (which I'm still waiting for) for 3 new wigs and some rollers. Can't wait until they get here because this wig needs to be laid to rest. RIP Oakland Girl...RIP.
I'm still in cornrows under Oakland Girl by Freetress. I placed an order (which I'm still waiting for) for 3 new wigs and some rollers. Can't wait until they get here because this wig needs to be laid to rest. RIP Oakland Girl...RIP.
Sianna
New Member
One Year Post, And I'm ALMOST There!!!
On 1-25-10 I BC'd my hair, leaving just half an inch of un-relaxed new growth to cover my scalp. Sometimes it seems like it was just yesterday, and sometimes it seems like it was years ago! Overall, it's been a great year! There have been a few ups and downs, but as of for the most part I'm rather pleased with the progress that I've made, not because my hair is as long as I expected it to be after a year of growth, but because my it looks and feels healthier than it ever has! Not only that, but my nape is the longest it's been since I was a preteen!
Here's the pics!
1-25-10 The day of my BC.
I HATE this pic BTW. Not sure why, I just really don't like it!
Eight months later, I straightened my hair for the first time.
And here's how it looks today.
This is the closest to SL I've EVER gotten! I know that on this forum most will still consider me practically bald, but I really can't be bothered to care! Just a few months more and I'll finally be able to claim my first goal of SL! I can hardly wait!
On 1-25-10 I BC'd my hair, leaving just half an inch of un-relaxed new growth to cover my scalp. Sometimes it seems like it was just yesterday, and sometimes it seems like it was years ago! Overall, it's been a great year! There have been a few ups and downs, but as of for the most part I'm rather pleased with the progress that I've made, not because my hair is as long as I expected it to be after a year of growth, but because my it looks and feels healthier than it ever has! Not only that, but my nape is the longest it's been since I was a preteen!
Here's the pics!
1-25-10 The day of my BC.
I HATE this pic BTW. Not sure why, I just really don't like it!
Eight months later, I straightened my hair for the first time.
And here's how it looks today.
This is the closest to SL I've EVER gotten! I know that on this forum most will still consider me practically bald, but I really can't be bothered to care! Just a few months more and I'll finally be able to claim my first goal of SL! I can hardly wait!
Evallusion
LiloLombardi
Re: One Year Post, And I'm ALMOST There!!!
Great progress. What are you using to straighten your hair? I'm so tempted to try it but I think I'm gonna wait until I hit my one year mark.
...This is the closest to SL I've EVER gotten! I know that on this forum most will still consider me practically bald, but I really can't be bothered to care! Just a few months more and I'll finally be able to claim my first goal of SL! I can hardly wait!
Great progress. What are you using to straighten your hair? I'm so tempted to try it but I think I'm gonna wait until I hit my one year mark.
Sianna
New Member
Re: One Year Post, And I'm ALMOST There!!!
Yeah, I'm a few days early. I wanted to wait till one year exactly, but 1-25-11 lands on a Tuesday and I knew I wouldn't want to go through the flat-ironing process after work, especially when I knew I'd have to be up early the next day!
Anywhoo, I blew my hair out with a hot air brush like this.
It's basically just a blow dryer with a round brush attachment. The bluish colored brush has small, widely spaced teeth on it. That's the one I use.
Then I flat ironed it using my Remington Wet to Straight flat iron.
It's not one of those expensive flat irons by any means, but I bought it because it had really good reviews on Amazon.com and Walmart.com. I think it does a great job!
I used Treseme' Heat Tamer as my heat protectant.
Yeah, I'm a few days early. I wanted to wait till one year exactly, but 1-25-11 lands on a Tuesday and I knew I wouldn't want to go through the flat-ironing process after work, especially when I knew I'd have to be up early the next day!
Anywhoo, I blew my hair out with a hot air brush like this.
It's basically just a blow dryer with a round brush attachment. The bluish colored brush has small, widely spaced teeth on it. That's the one I use.
Then I flat ironed it using my Remington Wet to Straight flat iron.
It's not one of those expensive flat irons by any means, but I bought it because it had really good reviews on Amazon.com and Walmart.com. I think it does a great job!
I used Treseme' Heat Tamer as my heat protectant.
I was trying to wait three more weeks til my bday wknd to straighten my hair, but I keep freaking out seeing this splits so I'm wondering if I should just go ahead and straighten it asap so I can get a trim??? what do ya'll think? bc I don't want these suckers trying to work their way up my hair strands. Although generally my splits don't do that, they just either stay where they are or go ahead and snap off.
My bday wknd was really just a goal date for my personal no heat challenge. I'm not super pressed about wearing my hair out that day. I'm so used to my wigs at this point that it don't even matter for real. A wig might even be better if I end up going out dancing.
My bday wknd was really just a goal date for my personal no heat challenge. I'm not super pressed about wearing my hair out that day. I'm so used to my wigs at this point that it don't even matter for real. A wig might even be better if I end up going out dancing.
Re: One Year Post, And I'm ALMOST There!!!
Congrats on your progress!!!
Lol @ practically bald. I feel the same way sometimes, so many people on here waist length and stuff, and I will just be falling over with glee making SL And will be posting pics for days once I make it
they just gonna have talk about my bald self, lol.
On 1-25-10 I BC'd my hair, leaving just half an inch of un-relaxed new growth to cover my scalp. Sometimes it seems like it was just yesterday, and sometimes it seems like it was years ago! Overall, it's been a great year! There have been a few ups and downs, but as of for the most part I'm rather pleased with the progress that I've made, not because my hair is as long as I expected it to be after a year of growth, but because my it looks and feels healthier than it ever has! Not only that, but my nape is the longest it's been since I was a preteen!
Here's the pics!
1-25-10 The day of my BC.
I HATE this pic BTW. Not sure why, I just really don't like it!
Eight months later, I straightened my hair for the first time.
And here's how it looks today.
This is the closest to SL I've EVER gotten! I know that on this forum most will still consider me practically bald, but I really can't be bothered to care! Just a few months more and I'll finally be able to claim my first goal of SL! I can hardly wait!
Congrats on your progress!!!
Lol @ practically bald. I feel the same way sometimes, so many people on here waist length and stuff, and I will just be falling over with glee making SL
And will be posting pics for days once I make it they just gonna have talk about my bald self, lol.WGO doesn't smell that bad to me at all. its more so just kinda weird. Its only very mildly unpleasant to me.
The worst smelling stuff I ever used was that Apoghee protein conditioner and of course nothing can top MTG as far as stinky smells.
I love wigs, that is all I wear right now is my kinky straight half wig. I like that i can wear it either kinky straight or press it out for a straight look. I want braids but my last experience with kinky twists and that marley braid hair wasn't the best. That hair is so ROUGH and tangly or maybe it was just the cheap brand the African braiders used.
Klearli
New Member
I'd like to join...
What is your current length?
Layered neck length.
What is your goal date to make SL?
Sept 2011
Relaxed/natural/texlaxed/transitioning?
Natural...
How do you plan on getting to SL? (ie. Protective styling, no heat, stretching relaxers, growth aids, etc)
Protective Styling, once weekly deep conditioners. If I decide to wear it straight then only once weekly heat to straighten it. I'm still trying to figure out how often to do hot oil treatments, I'm thinking every three weeks?
Whats your long term length goal?
BSL
What is your current length?
Layered neck length.
What is your goal date to make SL?
Sept 2011
Relaxed/natural/texlaxed/transitioning?
Natural...
How do you plan on getting to SL? (ie. Protective styling, no heat, stretching relaxers, growth aids, etc)
Protective Styling, once weekly deep conditioners. If I decide to wear it straight then only once weekly heat to straighten it. I'm still trying to figure out how often to do hot oil treatments, I'm thinking every three weeks?
Whats your long term length goal?
BSL
pookaloo83
New Member
Anybody have one side growing faster than the other? My right is growing faster than my left side. 
Klearli
New Member
Anybody have one side growing faster than the other? My right is growing faster than my left side.
Mine is. My right side is longer than left. Idk why
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ZeeontheGrow
New Member
Checking in!
So I've been bunning most days.. even joined the bunning challenge.. but I think Im gonna have to switch it up. I made my first half wig this past weekend (with U cut out) and love, love, love it! It looks just like my hair. Ive bought quite a few half wigs but never had the courage to wear any out the house. I'm actually wearing my homemade wig right now at work!
I washed and DCed, air dried and braided my hair in 6 braids on Saturday... and besides spraying with infusium and braid spray 1-2x daily its been smooth sailing. A girl could get used to this!
I'll try to attach a pic I just took... tell me whatcha think?
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So I've been bunning most days.. even joined the bunning challenge.. but I think Im gonna have to switch it up. I made my first half wig this past weekend (with U cut out) and love, love, love it! It looks just like my hair. Ive bought quite a few half wigs but never had the courage to wear any out the house. I'm actually wearing my homemade wig right now at work!
I washed and DCed, air dried and braided my hair in 6 braids on Saturday... and besides spraying with infusium and braid spray 1-2x daily its been smooth sailing. A girl could get used to this!
I'll try to attach a pic I just took... tell me whatcha think?
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