Spring Into Summer Braid & Hydrate | 2025 Challenge

[25InchesStarting'25]

Current mini braids. I put them in a ponytail right after I finished braiding which is why they aren't falling correctly.

I'll start my daily washing routine in today *Wednesday*

Nice! How often will you be washing your mini braids?

 

[25InchesStarting'25]

Put a bit too much seeds Hopefully that means more growth
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FGS = Fenugreek Growth Spray

This is how much liquid Batch 1 yielded. Less than 1 cup because I put way too much Fenugreek Seeds for the jar

For Batch 2, I put about half of the seeds back in the jar and put the excess in the freezer to use later
Have about 2 more batches to make to steep 36-48H in time for being in KBs next week

I froze the FGS in cubes to prevent having to use a preservative, will use 2-3 cubes at a time to use within 1 week
Since Batch 1 is very concentrated, will mix 1 cube from Batch 1 with cubes from subsequent batches

 

[25InchesStarting'25]

Hydration Week

Sat 4/12 - Clay Detox - Moisture Shampoo
Sun 4/13 - Moisture Mask - Co Wash
Mon 4/14- Henna Sooq Sukesh Ayurveda (Gloss) - Co Wash
Tues 4/15- Pre Poo - Moisture Wash - Henna Sooq Goddess Hair Did not do it as gloss but full mask, put mask on scalp and Avocado Mayo on ends in Bantu Knots
Wed 4/16- Clay Detox - Clarifying Shampoo - Henna Overnight
Thur 4/17- Water Rinse Henna - Indigo Overnight
Fri 4/18- Water Rinse Indigo - Pre Part for KBs
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Hydration Week

Sat 4/12 - Clay Detox - Moisture Shampoo
Sun 4/13 - Moisture Mask - Co Wash
Mon 4/14- Henna Sooq Sukesh Ayurveda (Gloss) - Co Wash
Tues 4/15- Pre Poo - Moisture Wash - Henna Sooq Goddess Hair
Wed 4/16- Clay Detox - Clarifying Shampoo - Henna Overnight
Thur 4/17- Water Rinse Henna - Indigo - Pre Part *Debating if I'll do indigo or not
Fri 4/18- KB Day 1

Saturated hair with Henna in 14 Bantu Knots

 

[B_Phlyy]

Nice! How often will you be washing your mini braids?

Daily

 

[25InchesStarting'25]

Daily

Nice! Are you using shampoo, conditioner, water rinsing, or combination?

 

[25InchesStarting'25]

Hydration Week

Sat 4/12 - Clay Detox - Moisture Shampoo
Sun 4/13 - Moisture Mask - Co Wash
Mon 4/14- Henna Sooq Sukesh Ayurveda (Gloss) - Co Wash
Tues 4/15- Pre Poo - Moisture Wash - Henna Sooq Goddess Hair
Wed 4/16- Clay Detox - Clarifying Shampoo - Henna Overnight
Thur 4/17- Water Rinse Henna - Indigo - Pre Part *Debating if I'll do indigo or not
Fri 4/18- KB Day 1

Saturated hair with Henna in 14 Bantu Knots
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Hydration Week

Sat 4/12 - Clay Detox - Moisture Shampoo
Sun 4/13 - Moisture Mask - Co Wash
Mon 4/14- Henna Sooq Sukesh Ayurveda (Gloss) - Co Wash
Tues 4/15- Pre Poo - Moisture Wash - Henna Sooq Goddess Hair
Wed 4/16- Clay Detox - Clarifying Shampoo - Henna Overnight
Thur 4/17- Water Rinse Henna - Pre Part & Pre Separation *Skipped Indigo
Fri 4/18- KB Day 1

Pre Separating the day before to see if it will save time completing KBs. Does anyone Pre Separate the day before?

 

[B_Phlyy]

Nice! Are you using shampoo, conditioner, water rinsing, or combination?

Shampoo and conditioner. I'm training for several races this summer so I'm working out twice a day.

 

[MzSwift]

I've never pre-separated before but I've seen stylists do it. Sounds like it would save a lot of time. GL!

 

[25InchesStarting'25]

Shampoo and conditioner. I'm training for several races this summer so I'm working out twice a day.

Wow, that's amazing! Hope you make good times on all your races

 

[25InchesStarting'25]

Hydration Week

Sat 4/12 - Clay Detox - Moisture Shampoo
Sun 4/13 - Moisture Mask - Co Wash
Mon 4/14- Henna Sooq Sukesh Ayurveda (Gloss) - Co Wash
Tues 4/15- Pre Poo - Moisture Wash - Henna Sooq Goddess Hair
Wed 4/16- Clay Detox - Clarifying Shampoo - Henna Overnight
Thur 4/17- Water Rinse Henna - Pre Part & Pre Separation *Skipped Indigo
Fri 4/18- KB Day 1

Pre Separating the day before to see if it will save time completing KBs. Does anyone Pre Separate the day before?
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Hydration Week Completed

Sat 4/12 - Clay Detox - Moisture Shampoo
Sun 4/13 - Moisture Mask - Co Wash
Mon 4/14- Henna Sooq Sukesh Ayurveda (Gloss) - Co Wash
Tues 4/15- Pre Poo - Moisture Wash - Henna Sooq Goddess Hair
Wed 4/16- Clay Detox - Clarifying Shampoo - Henna Overnight
Thur 4/17- Water Rinse Henna - Pre Part & Pre Separation
Fri 4/18- KB Day 1

Should finish remainder tomorrow, doing more KBs than expected

 

[25InchesStarting'25]

Completed KBs later than expected -
1. Did them smaller than planned. Goal was 144 KBs, will update later how many I actually did
2. Last time I braided down a little bit and twisted the rest down. I started out this way on a few KBs, but changed to braiding all the way down on majority of KBs

I was watching some Growth Tip Vids and noticed that a few said to wear Protective + Low Manipulation style past 1 Month (8 weeks, up to 6 Months)
I'm thinking since I had no issues with breakage taking down my previous KBs, I should experiment with re braiding sections at a time around the perimeter and leaving the middle in for +6 Months. Definitely have not committed to this, have to see a few things first to see how often I'll refresh the perimeter

 

[MzSwift]

They look GREAT, @25InchesStarting'25 !!

Wow, they're long!
GL with the decision for long term PSing in extensions.

 

[25InchesStarting'25]

They look GREAT, @25InchesStarting'25 !!

Wow, they're long!
GL with the decision for long term PSing in extensions.

Thank You

 

[CoiledOrchids]

getting my island twists done hopefully sometime near the end of May.

I want a simple protective style for summer that gives me easy access to my scalp and allows me to wash it when I need to.

no plans on buying anything new. I'm continuing to use up what I have

 

[25InchesStarting'25]

Feel like I have my life back with daily Hydration
Pic of how I tie up my hair after Water Rinsing

 

[25InchesStarting'25]

getting my island twists done hopefully sometime near the end of May.

I want a simple protective style for summer that gives me easy access to my scalp and allows me to wash it when I need to.

no plans on buying anything new. I'm continuing to use up what I have

I love KBs (and other parted styles) for access to the scalp with Low Manipulation. Looking forward to seeing your Island Twists in May

 

[25InchesStarting'25]

Consistency Week 4.13.25

 

[25InchesStarting'25]

I'm committing to this schedule until I'm at least BSL
Each time a section of KBs are taken down, there will be 3 to 5 days of Hydration (Detox/Clarify/Masks/Henna)

 

[25InchesStarting'25]

They look GREAT, @25InchesStarting'25 !!

Wow, they're long!
GL with the decision for long term PSing in extensions.

I forgot to mention I do them long for two reason
1. I like the size of the bun at this length
2. I want to be used to braiding them long when my hair gets longer. When hair is WHIP, I have to braid past WHIP to keep hair protected which would make my KBs have to be this long

 

[MzSwift]

I forgot to mention I do them long for two reason
1. I like the size of the bun at this length
2. I want to be used to braiding them long when my hair gets longer. When hair is WHIP, I have to braid past WHIP to keep hair protected which would make my KBs have to be this long

I love it!

Works of faith and manifesting will absolutely yield benefits for you!

 

[25InchesStarting'25]

Completed KBs later than expected -
1. Did them smaller than planned. Goal was 144 KBs, will update later how many I actually did
2. Last time I braided down a little bit and twisted the rest down. I started out this way on a few KBs, but changed to braiding all the way down on majority of KBs

I was watching some Growth Tip Vids and noticed that a few said to wear Protective + Low Manipulation style past 1 Month (8 weeks, up to 6 Months)
I'm thinking since I had no issues with breakage taking down my previous KBs, I should experiment with re braiding sections at a time around the perimeter and leaving the middle in for +6 Months. Definitely have not committed to this, have to see a few things first to see how often I'll refresh the perimeter

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155 KBs

 

[25InchesStarting'25]

 

[25InchesStarting'25]

HCJ Consistency Week 4.20.25

 

[25InchesStarting'25]

 

[25InchesStarting'25]

I'm committing to this schedule until I'm at least BSL
Each time a section of KBs are taken down, there will be 3 to 5 days of Hydration (Detox/Clarify/Masks/Henna)
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Updated KB schedule for 2025, being cautious and doing parameter every 8 weeks

 

[25InchesStarting'25]

After watching this, will only wear KBs in buns

 

[25InchesStarting'25]

Going to start "LOG" method this week - Liquid, Oil, Gel
Aloe Spray
Argan Oil
Aloe Gel

Don't have a set frequency yet

 

[25InchesStarting'25]

Updated KB schedule for 2025, being cautious and doing parameter every 8 weeks
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I revised the schedule. I want to leave KBs in for at least 3 months after looking at some other things
This schedule is a lot more practical
Will listen to my hair
If hair needs to be taken down sooner, will follow first schedule
If hair is doing well, will keep to this schedule
Only down side to this schedule is that I'll miss a Length Check and a couple of them will be without my nape to see actual progress, but hair health and progress comes first

 

[B_Phlyy]

Yesterday was wash day with my medicated shampoo. I couldn't find my regular deep conditioner so I just used some oil with my daily rinse out.

 

[25InchesStarting'25]

Yesterday was wash day with my medicated shampoo. I couldn't find my regular deep conditioner so I just used some oil with my daily rinse out.

Nice, how are you liking daily hydration?