Twist, Braid, Bun for Growth Challenge (1/1/13 - 3/31/13)

[Jewell]

Just washed and dc'd last night, and wet-bunned to air dry. This will be my thing for optimal retention for at least the next 10 wks until my touch-up (@ 26 wks post). I've had great results in the past with wet/damp bunning (helps with length and moisture retention, increases hairs' elasticity), so it's smthn I'm happy to revisit. Oh, and I've never had any breakage from wet/damp bunning.

Plus, it's simple and low-maintenance, which are key elements of my regimen and lifestyle. Will DCW and wet bun at least once per week, loosening it at night, and m&sing the edges and ends as needed; will be leaving the bun in between cw's to retain moisture and keep down on manipulation.

 

[Tibbar]

Just checking in. Still in twists. Same old, same old with me...
>>>> M & S every night then roll on flexirods, take out in the AM slap on a headband - repeat ...
wash / condition / deep condition weekly or biweekly depending on mood/need

Probably time for a change soon, but not sure to what... will think about my spring/summer plan.... Have mostly been wearing twists since Aug 2011 so maybe I'm just bored.... erplexed

carry on!!

 

[bajandoc86]

Hey all...still here. Still twisting and actually did a bun or two.

My high bun I sported a couple days ago.

 

[naija24]

question about braids ladies,

I've had my braids for two weeks and they're already super loose and fuzzy. is this from hair growth or from washing it every week? i'm worried if the fuzzies mean damage or not. i've checked and i don't have any white bumps or new bumps or anything so I think my hair roots are fine so far, but i have lots of really loose braids and idk what to do about it.

i'm thinking about taking my braids out after 4 weeks and rebraiding them later.

Hoping someone will answer my question. Thanks!

 

[Froreal3]

Very pretty and fullbajandoc86

 

[BraunSugar]

Lol well I'm good, I just put some mini twists in. They are really smaller than I intended lol. How are youuu? Do you cowash when you have your twists in?

I've stopped doing my twists altogether now. They tangle up badly from me washing & moisturizing. I'm just bunning now.

How many times a week are you cowashing? What differences are you experiencing?

I cowash 2-3 times a week. My hair is very soft, moisturized, and the tangling is at a minimum. I've been walking & jogging 5 times a week and I couldn't wait to wash my hair every 7 days.

 

[faithVA]

Hey all...still here. Still twisting and actually did a bun or two.

My high bun I sported a couple days ago.

Dang! That thang is huge! Ma Gawd

 

[faithVA]

naija24[/USER];17984789]Hoping someone will answer my question. Thanks!

They are probably just fuzzy due to your washing. Are you sleeping with a bonnet or scarf on? How did you wash?

In two weeks you will have some growth but on your box braids it shouldn't be that noticeable in two weeks especially since you said they were tight initially.

 

[BraunSugar]

question about braids ladies,

I've had my braids for two weeks and they're already super loose and fuzzy. is this from hair growth or from washing it every week? i'm worried if the fuzzies mean damage or not. i've checked and i don't have any white bumps or new bumps or anything so I think my hair roots are fine so far, but i have lots of really loose braids and idk what to do about it.

i'm thinking about taking my braids out after 4 weeks and rebraiding them later.

How tight were the braids? Are you relaxed or natural? Washing does cause brais to loosen up some. Are they mini braids or regular braids? Mini braids tend to last a bit longer with frequent washing than regular braids. You can rebraid any of the ones that are super loose if you really need too.

 

[faithVA]

How tight were the braids? Are you relaxed or natural? Washing does cause brais to loosen up some. Are they mini braids or regular braids? Mini braids tend to last a bit longer with frequent washing than regular braids. You can rebraid any of the ones that are super loose if you really need too.

I think she has extensions in if I am thinking for the right person.

 

[jesusislove1526]

Since I took out my set of mini braids, I realizeg that wearing them for 6 weeks is not for me, so I will keep them in for 5 weeks max the next time I do them. There was just too much tangling, knots, and matting this time around. I wore my hair in some chunky twists for a few days before I took them down for a twistout on the DH's birthday yesterday [he loves the twistout/braidout look], and now I will be bunning until next week. Some time next week I am going to install a set of small twists with braided roots. It will be 3 years since my last relaxer on Friday, so I am so excited about that because now those that were skeptical before about natural hair are now coming to me for advice! I must be "seasoned" now:Rose:.

 

[BraunSugar]

Hey all...still here. Still twisting and actually did a bun or two.

My high bun I sported a couple days ago.

Beautiful!!!

 

[Froreal3]

Since I took out my set of mini braids, I realizeg that wearing them for 6 weeks is not for me, so I will keep them in for 5 weeks max the next time I do them. There was just too much tangling, knots, and matting this time around. I wore my hair in some chunky twists for a few days before I took them down for a twistout on the DH's birthday yesterday [he loves the twistout/braidout look], and now I will be bunning until next week. Some time next week I am going to install a set of small twists with braided roots. It will be 3 years since my last relaxer on Friday, so I am so excited about that because now those that were skeptical before about natural hair are now coming to me for advice! I must be "seasoned" now:Rose:.

I'm trying to keep my braids in for 6-8 weeks. I wonder if that will happen to me.

And it's no wonder ppl are coming to you now. Your hair is long and beautiful. Clearly you're doing something right! jesusislove1526

Sent from my SGH-T959 using LHCF

 

[BraunSugar]

I'm trying to keep my braids in for 6-8 weeks. I wonder if that will happen to me.

And it's no wonder ppl are coming to you now. Your hair is long and beautiful. Clearly you're doing something right! @jesusislove1526

Sent from my SGH-T959 using LHCF

Exactly. I'm taking notes.

 

[yaya24]

My minibraids are 2 wks post tomorrow.
2 down 2 to go.
I just rinsed out my DC, tshirt dried.
Then M&S.. w/ lco method.

 

[g.lo]

just took out my twist, will prepoo overnight with my beloved coveda oil and cowash tomorrow!

 

[Froreal3]

yaya24, I have minibraids in too. How long will you keep yours in?

 

[TopShelf]

pretty much the same style redone today

 

[FoxxyLocs]

Wearing a braided bun for a couple of weeks to take a break from cornrows.

 

[BraunSugar]

Wearing my raggedy bun. Tonight I'll wash, condition, and trim my ends.

 

[jesusislove1526]

My bun that I have been wearing since the 27th. I have been taking it down daily, moisturizing, and sealing. It was an old chunky twistout, so it was still curly.

 

[FoxxyLocs]

I'm having to wash my hair more frequently than once a week lately, so I'm trying twists again since I can do them faster than braids. I made them bigger and sealed the ends really heavily, so hopefully I won't get knots this time. I'm wearing them in a bun.

 

[Froreal3]

I cornrowed my minibraids straight back. I will keep the cornrows in for two weeks. I will still spray my moisturizing spritz on them every other day. I think I will get that Aphogee Green Tea to spray them with. I usually use AO GPB as a protein DC, but it is too thick for my braids.

 

[Igotstripes]

I ended up taking my mini twists out only to put more twists in lol these ones are bigger tho. I want to wear a cool twist out for my birthday lol

 

[rsmith]

still in my bun.

Have a good day.

 

[LilMissRed]

checking in... getting motivation from you ladies in here!

wore my hair in bantu knots for the past 3 days.. today wearing a twist out/ puff kinda thing... I may wear a bun until the weekend

 

[FoxxyLocs]

I'm going to do the next round of this challenge, but I don't want to keep doing braids. I'm going to experiment with different types of buns and twists to see if I can get some options that don't cause ssks. I'm thinking I can do some really big twists and redo them every week instead of leaving them in for weeks at a time. I know I can't do wet buns. I'm going to have to stretch my hair and maybe use rollers to stretch my ends before I bun.

 

[g.lo]

bun, bun, bun!

 

[koko22]

pretty much the same style redone today

I'm drooling over here!!!!! Very pretty!

 

[jesusislove1526]

I'm installing small twists with braided roots. Pictures to come soon...