Twist/Braid/Bun for Growth Challenge (7/1/2012 - 9/30/2012)

[NikkiQ]

If I could figure out how to bun my natural hair I would totally join this challenge

 

[bajandoc86]

nickmack should be....haven't heard about the date yet tho. I missed the last one too cause of work. And they were discussing deep conditioners, reviews etc....and DCs are my FAVE things! Sigh.

 

[AHeadOfCoils]

*sighs* How long does it take you ladies to do your mini twists? I'm only an hour in and I'm tiiiirrredddd!! Every time I start them, I want to

 

[kinkycurlygurl]

*sighs* How long does it take you ladies to do your mini twists? I'm only an hour in and I'm tiiiirrredddd!! Every time I start them, I want to

The last time I did mini twists it took me about twelve hours. I got a great tip from a youtube video about mini twists, I think it was naptural85, she said to start at the crown and work your way down from there. That way when you need a break you can just put your hair up in a bun. The loose hair will cover the twists and you can start again when you're ready.

I took my twists down the same way. I started at the crown. When I wanted a break I put the whole thing up in a bun and hid the loose hair under the twists.

So although it took 12 hours to do the style and about 12 hours to take it down I was able to spread the work over two or three days without being stuck in the house looking crazy.

Good Luck!

 

[kinkycurlygurl]

One of my hair styling guru's on youtube just put up a new video. What do you ladies think about this hair style. I'm going to try it because it puts the hair up and away without putting a lot of pressure on my hairline.

http://youtu.be/dC5xttnkRWg

 

[nickmack]

OMG! I just found this post with SimJam sporting twists with short hair! YAY - inspiration and encouragement. Sim, did you achieve length retention with twisting (extension-free)? I'm gonna need to know who did those mini twists for you - they're so nice!

 

[Diva_Esq]

I am back in. Been bunning almost daily. Same answers as before. Pic in siggy.

 

[Evolving78]

roller set and bunned.

 

[SimJam]

hehe I did those mini twists myself but I have 2 recommendations for stylists for you I can PM u their deets, (not sure if it wud be considered advertizing if I post on the forum )

they are really good and reasonable

OMG! I just found this post with @SimJam sporting twists with short hair! YAY - inspiration and encouragement. Sim, did you achieve length retention with twisting (extension-free)? I'm gonna need to know who did those mini twists for you - they're so nice!

 

[nickmack]

Got it SimJam and replied But what I was really keen on finding out was whether or not twists helped you to reach where you currently are as far as length-retention is concerned?

 

[SimJam]

Got it @SimJam and replied But what I was really keen on finding out was whether or not twists helped you to reach where you currently are as far as length-retention is concerned?

Ohhhh hehee, well its the only PS Ive done so I cant really say Twists did me better than anything else.

I think though that a style like a sew in or wig etc where i would keep my hair fully tucked away and moisturized is the best PS for me. Just because, well the hair is totally protected from the elements, ends are probably less inclined to break (less manipulation)...

Unfortunately I hate sew ins and even extensions - tried it once and took them out in a week. So i didnt use that PS method.

I still only do cornrows/twist, buns and "out" styles and they work for me, as long as I'm on top of moisture/protein and ends maintenance.

 

[Duchesse]

Please add me!

What is your primary style (twists, braids, bunning)? I will be bunning for the most part with occasional twists. I'd like to try to get a bit more creative and try some of the styles I see you ladies do!

What is your style maintenance regimen? On lazy days..sleep with a loose bun, finger detangle, moisturize, and smooth in the am. Otherwise, plait at night and rebun. I'm going to order some of these good hair day pins..I have a feeling bobby pins have added to my splits

Are you natural, relaxed, transitioning? Natural

What do you hope to achieve from the challenge? Increased retention..next summer I want to be a full BSB My first two years of being natural I was mostly a wig girl and wore braids the majority of the time. The past year I feel my retention hasnt been the best..so buns/twists will work! I also have some crown breakage..maybe a bun will help.

After wearing your hair out will you restyle after [Pick One] 2 days ?

Include Starting Pic. (You are not a challenger without a pic).
these are about a month old, but my hair is pretty much the same. I'm too lazy atm to take new pics. My bang area stretches to under my chin.

 

[RegaLady]

1. What is your primary style (twists, braids, bunning)? Twists and bunning
2. What is your style maintenance regimen? Cowash, DC, leave-in twists then bun
3. Are you natural, relaxed, transitioning? Natural 4a/b
4. What do you hope to achieve from the challenge? Retention, retention, retention
5. After wearing your hair out will you restyle after [Pick One] 2 days or 3 days? I don't plan to wear any out styles. But if I do, I will restyle after 2 days
6. Include Starting Pic. (You are not a challenger without a pic).

 

[bajandoc86]

I cannot WAIT to take down this updo. I love the benefits of leaving my hair and my ends alone for 2weeks but I do miss my hair. Maybe I'll wear it in a puff on friday.

 

[Leslie_C]

I usually wash/cowash twice a week, but was trying to switch to once a week to cut down on manipulation. My hair usually gets so dry by the 3rd or 4th day post wash, it takes a good wetdown and some conditioner to soften it up. This time it didnt get terribly dry by day 7, but my scalp was itching like crazy so I went ahead and washed it. I was in a hurry bc I had to pick my sister up from the airport..so no time to prepoo or DC. My hair was a tangled mess! I wont ever try to wash my hair when Im short on time again lol. Im 21 weeks post relaxer and it takes prayer and patience to deal with it lol. I had planned to set it on curlformers and wear it out today, but it is still a mess and if I want to style it, Im going to have to start from scratch and wash or cowash again. Ill probably do that tomorrow evening when she leaves. Point being, rocking my usual bun for the 4th! It felt dry this am, so I tried out the design essentials natural line moisturizing lotion and it has made my hair super soft. That stuff may be a keeper!

 

[MeowMix]

Victoria44. I've got high porosity hair. I never realized low porosity hair was harder to moisturize....hmm...'the more you know'.

antisocial. Cool topknot .

PYT Very nice flat twist oh and cosigning on what you said about NikiQ's hair. NikiQ saw those 'plump twists' of yours in the APL thread.

geejay & cenette. You may have been asked this before but how long do your twist take?

AHeadOfCoils Hi. Your ends look so even. Do you dust or trim?

KinkyCurlygirl. Welcome back. Dag, one of your braids is thicker than all the hair on my head

diva-Esq. Ok, I was going to ASK if you we're WL but I see that it is a goal in your siggy.

Duchesse & RegaLady. Call me corny, I just think its funny that your snaps are next to each other.

bajandoc86. Hey, I can't go for more than a week without redoing mine. You got some discipline to leave it up for 2 weeks.

Leslie_C. Hi thanks for the Design Essentials review. I've been curious.

shortdub78. Hey. Is bunning keeping your hair cooler than wearing it down?

 

[An_gell]

Holding spot..

 

[geejay]

You may have been asked this before but how long do your twist take?

MeowMix I do raggedy, not for prime time, twists which take about 45 minutes to an hour. They are not fit to be seen except in buns or updos, so I don't worry about making them perfect.

 

[Rocky91]

welp....
my twists look like ish and they only been in for um 2 days.
sooooo i will prolly be bunning more often than not.

 

[NappyNelle]

After Rocky91's post, I want to try this style:

I don't know if my hair is long enough for it to look the way I'd want it to.

Perhaps I can try this with a braid or flat twist:

So this didn't work out at all. I ended up doing a scalp massage with oil, then low-side bunning my hair.

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*sighs* How long does it take you ladies to do your mini twists? I'm only an hour in and I'm tiiiirrredddd!! Every time I start them, I want to

It takes me forever. Probably 8+ hours when I'm being very diligent.

welp....
my twists look like ish and they only been in for um 2 days.
sooooo i will prolly be bunning more often than not.

I don't believe you... I need to see some evidence.

 

[Rocky91]

^^lol i have been taking pics but i don't have my laptop.
i promise i will post them soon but remember the camera often makes things look ten times better lol.
my problem with them isn't the shrinkage-i love that! i cowashed them and i love how the ends curled up. it's my density-i just can't get down with the scalpy look.
if i do them again, i won't even attempt to wear them down, just rock updos.

 

[MeowMix]

Rocky91. LOL, I want your camera cause mine does the exact opposite. I hear you on the twist. That's why I rock braids. If I had enough hair I'd be bunning too.

 

[song_of_serenity]

Still in! it's been coming along great! Retaining a lot as well.

 

[nickmack]

Hey ladies, if you're doing your own two-strand twists and you're concerned about them looking 'polished' or avoiding that much-loathed 'scalpy' appearance (regardless of length), I found this tutorial online...If you want a more visual representation, the author has a YouTube video, which you can watch here.

HHJ!

Two Strand Twists on Medium/Long Length Hair

Two Strand Twists on Short/Medium Length Hair

 

[Sha76]

Here is my starting pictures

 

[RegaLady]

Washed and DC'd yesterday. So I will be bunning it up until my next week. I hope I can be able to wear the same bun until then.

 

[nickmack]

Sha76 Your hair is so thick and nice!!!!

 

[bajandoc86]

Soooo.......I missed my hair too much. Took down my updo, spritzed my hair with water, applied my beloved QB products and did some big ole chunky twists. Took them down this am for a lovely Twistout. I twistouts!

Excuse the not so hot iPod pics

 

[-PYT]

Still rocking these flat twists. They gon have to hold on til I'm ready to restyle...and even when I do, I might just re-do these. idk. Anywho...I'm getting back in mini twist mode, they are so convenient. I guess this is healthier than flat ironing multiple times a year. I plan to bun them and look cute

bajandoc86 pics or the twistout never happened

 

[bajandoc86]

bajandoc86 pics or the twistout never happened

plz see prev post edited to add pics