Weave It Up Challenge 2010

[loulou82]

LOVE the HC MR Barbie! How long are you keeping the hair in?

Bobraz is a popular choice for the second half of the challenge.

Ree. denise: A lot of reggies have been posted a few pages back. My own regimen isn't much of anything for my own hair. I leave it alone, moisturize the cornrows lightly with a H20/aloe vera juice/ light oil (like sweet almond or jojoba) spitz combo once a week, swab scalp with witch hazel on a cotton ball when I feel like it to remove build up. That's it.

 

[PPGbubbles]

are there pics of your bobraz in this thread? i just jumped in, but this is what i ordered. if not, can you PM them to me?

Here are 2 pics 4rm the 2nd instal with the Boh Braz hair

 

[polished07]

Barbie luv the hair, I just got my HCMR back on the track lol Im gonna wear this hair until I get some $ for the brazilian hair Im craving.....

Im still wearing my real hair out until Weds or Thursay Ill self install trying to figure out part info now I need to alternate my part for I experience some thinning and breakage I dont need that right now

 

[scarcity21]

^^ how long do you normally keep your installs in, if you dont mind me asking? i am trying to figure out if 3 months is still a reasonable time to keep one in. i am currently on week five and i havent washed it yet? , im nervous about the matting, i wanted to know if i wash it, it doesnt necessarily mean it will matt up, just as long as i detangle during the takedown before the wash? HHG thanks

[QUOTE=scarcity21;10808290]So I took it down yesterday (Sunday 4/25/10...had it installed wednesday 1/6/10) 3 days shy of 4 months...with no matting or dreading at all...I probably couldve gone longer...my hair underneath was well moisturised....I plan on reinstalling soon love this weave challenge...thanks and thanks loulou82 for starting this challenge[/QUOTE]

2-3 times/week with my homemade concotion...sometimes a little more..I had the bobraz installed so I didnt wash for the 1st month (i know, BAD ME...lol) bcos I wanted to wear it straight...after the 1st month I co washed only, no poo , once every 2 weeks...Im not gonna lie...I was concerned about matting/locking underneath bcos im natural 4B and my type of hair locks easily but I was too busy with school and work to uninstall sooner...when I did unistall Sunday, I did think to mself...I probably couldve gone 2 more weeks if I wanted...HTH

Yea...ur right...and I attribute my lack of "setback" mostly to NO POOING...my homemade concotion is just a mixture of moisturising products...lol...I mixed proline comb thru softner (my hair loves this stuff) + carefree curl gold instant activator + African royale spray + a little bit of aphogee green tea keratin spray + grape seed oil and some water in an applicator bottle and applied on the tracks...HTH

^^^^^^^^^^

 

[scarcity21]

Beautiful install ree.denise. What hair did you use?

Woohoo! Scarcity is going going 4 months too. Have you gone that long before? I'm at 11 weeks so far in this install.

ZkittyKurls: I went 10 weeks the first time and now I'm going to try 4 months. If all works out I'll continue with 4 months for my next install too. Three months is very reasonable (and advisable). I know I'm pushing it by going 4 months.

AllTris: What was wrong with the hair?

Well I took out my last install 3 days shy of 4 months...I'm shooting for 4 months this time, possibly 4.5...I will be following the same regimen as the last time

 

[AgapeQueen]

I'm so IN on this 6 month challange... I will post starting pics this weekend!! Whooohooo

 

[AgapeQueen]

My new install: Halley's Curls Miami Relaxed

(I think I'll make a thread about it, I'm already in love)

(please ignore the mean mug, I'm actually quite happy and delightful today )

I love the hair!! I bought some simi to what you have but it tangled up in TWO WEEKS....I guess you get what you pay for..lol

Where did you buy yours? I will LOVE to rock it for this challange!

 

[ZkittyKurls]

does anyone in here have experience with kinky straight hair? the girl i am buying from wants to sell me 8oz, but in HER VERY OWN THREAD she said that she is only using 4 and splitting the wefts!!! the problem is, she has never worn it before, and i'd like to hear from someone who has had it installed. i do hear that the wefts will need to be spread out more since it is kinky hair and gets BIG....but i just don't know yet. i asked a few BHMers with kinky straight installs....like these, but they haven't gotten back to me yet:

http://public.fotki.com/natosha99/kevincn-kinky-straight/

http://public.fotki.com/alynxx/hair-progress-and-h/hair-dos-i-have-tri-1/page14.html

hey ive tried hairesthetic's cuticle remy kinky straight and i loved it, ive used it in two installs already and can probably squeeze out another one. i bought the 10" 4oz. it is really soft. it flatirons with ease and when washed it puffs up as if you blow dried your hair, has more volume. i left it mostly straight for awhile then i realized the heat to my hair was not gonna work.

 

[ReeseNicole]

I'm all in this Second Half part of the Challenge. I'll update in a few minutes.

 

[mimi0410]

Im IN on the second part on this challenge My very first install was done on April 28...currently wearing now. It was really important to me that the install looked natural.....I feel like that was achieved. Very happy!! So far so good. Ill be having my second install done on 6/30. Pics of my current install included. BTW GREAT CHALLENGE!!!

 

[Fab79]

^ looks nice mimi

welcome, hope you achieve the results your looking for from this challenge, if you get a chance to look through the other 47 pages there is good info, plus links on page 1

 

[SummerSolstice]

thinking about joining the challenge but I bkt'd 2 weeks ago. i would like to weave up b/c i hate my hair's length and I'm sick of doing my hair. I need a break.

 

[Caychica]

Hey!

Took down my last install on Saturday. I was supposed to do this challenge for 1yr but I'm dropping out. I'll still be poppin in this thread tho.

Good luck to everyone

 

[bluwatersoul]

I have taken down my install(3+ hours!) dc'ed with Ojon and HV Sitrinillah, and reinstalled the next day. I am feeling better as what I thought was a setback really wasn't - I have achieved significant growth in some areas, and at least maintained in others(with shrinkage it is hard to tell). I still miss Jehan but this weavologist I have now is very good; she just isn't Jehan(not a stylist).

I noticed that all of the tracks I removed from the previous install were in great shape! I could reuse all of it if I wanted - as it was I only reused half, as I want my hair a bit longer than my previous install. (I ordered AAMC KC 14" this time)

The next day I spent alot of time trimming the hair into layers the next day- I think it came out well. I only plan to keep this install in for about five weeks -I want something extra thick and wild for my vacation and the second half of summer

I am going to step up my use of MT mix on my scalp- I have been off and on with it but I see the areas have been consistent with have significantly more growth than other areas. And my crown is tending to be a little dry, so I will pay extra attention to it these next few weeks.

 

[Oyekade]

mimi, i love your install, it looks so natural.

I am planning to do another install soon, it is so hot and i don't know how i will do with the weather

 

[Foxglove]

Hi all, I finally got my install done. It's Bobraz 14", color is #1. I had them braid the perimeter bc there's no way I'm blending my 4b hair with this. I originally brought one pack bc I didn't want it to get too huge. They told me one pack wouldn't be enough for the braiding and the install. I think all in all she used about 6 oz. The 14" turned out to be plenty long. I'm 5'8 and when wet the hair is WL. When it's dry it's about APL-BSL on me. It's super soft and I'm planning on keeping it in at lest 3 months. Here are the pics

ETA I plan on using this same hair and repeating this install after 3 months. This will get me to 2 years post relaxer

 

[polished07]

Fox! I want that Bobraz now!!!! Its gorgeous girl Here are some pics of my recent HCMRH its been in for a week, I love this hair, I swam in the ocean with it and it bounced right back better than ever Im thinking this will be my summer staple until further notice lol!

 

[polished07]

Sorry the pics are soo big and they are club n semi-nekkid pics :-/

 

[mEmYSELFaNDj]

Hey ladies this is my newest self install done on May 14th, I'm hoping I can keep it in until the end of Aug, we'll see. I'm excited cause I'm only about 1.5-2 inches from MBL so hopefully when I take down in Aug I can claim it. **crosses fingers**

sorry the pics are sideways i didn't know they would come out like that. don't know how to fix it, sry.

 

[loulou82]

Y'all are ROCKING these installs! Curly/ Wavy hair is sexy!

I'm 13 weeks in on Friday (23 weeks of using the same hair). This pic was a few weeks ago.

 

[MRJ1972]

Im IN on the second part on this challenge My very first install was done on April 28...currently wearing now. It was really important to me that the install looked natural.....I feel like that was achieved. Very happy!! So far so good. Ill be having my second install done on 6/30. Pics of my current install included. BTW GREAT CHALLENGE!!!

Very natural looking!!!

What kind of hair do u have?

MY UPDATE!!!

On second install..not much growth..my health is affecting my hair..will continue with installs for the remainder of the year...I need to get my iron in check!

 

[Natural Hair Princess]

Hello everyone!

I'm a total newbie and joined today because of this challenge (I've been lurking for the last year though). This board is an inspiration and wealth of information. Thank you all!

I've been wearing weaves for the last two years since I decided to transition from the relaxer and go back to being natural. Quick hair story: I was natural and wore my hair mainly in braid-outs for almost 5 years (1999 - 2004) then I had one bad hair day and slapped in a texturizer. Bad move -- my hair fell out in clumps, so sad! I then relaxed for years until mid-2008 when I decided to transition (using mainly weaves). Now my challenge is to keep it moisturized and healthy underneath the weave and to learn how to care for it when I wear it out. I've attached pics of my 100% natural hair that was pressed. The ponytail pic is a week later after my hair started to revert in the very humid, NYC weather. The back of my hair is pretty thick and has grown past my shoulders; the front has suffered heat damage because I left alot of it out for my previous installs (the constant flat-ironing to blend took a toll). I want to nurture the front of my hair and eventually trim off the damaged ends.


1. I installed a straight, BSS janet yaki weave a week and a half ago. I usually use Extensions Plus relaxed texture (which is a perfect match for my hair!) but couldn't afford it this time. I'm not loving this hair especially since I have to flat iron the 3 inch section I left out . Will post install pics a little later.

Are you weaving it up for 6 or 12 months?
12 months

Regimen:
Moisturize every day or every other day
Wash with diluted shampoo/conditioner every two or three weeks. (may just wash the hair that is left out of the weave --- hairline and about 3 inches on the side that was left out to blend)
Deep condition once a month.


Products you are using for your own hair and for your weave:
Hair under weave:
ORS Anti-Itch Scalp Oil. (I think this contributed to a good spurt of growth during my last install.) Alternate with a glycerin/water mix.
Wash with Motions Lavish conditioning shampoo and condition with Pantene smoothing conditioner.

Leave out hair:
Wash with Motions Lavish conditioning shampoo and condition with Pantene smoothing conditioner.
Will deep condition with Elasta QP DPR-11 next wash.
S-curl activator
Motions nourish leave in conditioner
Seal with castor oil
Aveda brilliant emollient finishing gloss


End of challenge goal:
BSL (by June 2011)

 

[lady djm]

Ok here is my third weave install that I had until this weekend. I used the Pro10 hair by Brandy. I took it out this weekend and decided to just cut off my relaxed ends. I have included a pic right after I cut the hair off. I just couldn't take it anymore.

 

[ManeVixen]

Can I be added to the second half of this challenge? Im already weaved up

 

[polished07]

Hey new challengers! Cant wait to see your installs and progress! I must def say weaving up has saved my hair, the ladies here have great tips on how to take care of your hair while using this great protective style!

 

[ZkittyKurls]

can you mix a protein with a moisture conditioner for a dc, while in a protective style like in a weave? or should you only stick to moisturizing products until after the install is removed?

 

[ZkittyKurls]

..and then use protein to strengthen the hair after the install is taken down?

 

[scarcity21]

can you mix a protein with a moisture conditioner for a dc, while in a protective style like in a weave? or should you only stick to moisturizing products until after the install is removed?

Yes u can, just make sure to dilute in applicator bottle prior to use...HTH

 

[lilsparkle825]

Just checking in one last time pre-install....

What fantastic installs in here. Well, I finally got that setback I was hoping to avoid and ran into a scissor happy stylist (it just sucks that she was my go-to girl for my hair)....so now I'm back to grazing APL. Braids got me from APL to BSL in the first part of this year....now it'll be a sew-in and Megatek that get me back there. I've been stalling with the washing and sealing of my BoBraz since I have a few weeks before I get it put in, but it's so dang hot outside that I may get it installed a week or so early.

 

[ZkittyKurls]

thank you! im gonna dc tonite! is it just me or does it seem like it takes forever to wash out completely?