Re: Natural in Wonderland

by bholmes87 2nd April 2010, 2:14 pm

Woo hoo! Personal twist challenge!!!!! I don't know if I missed this, but how long are you trying to stay twisted up?

I look forward to the fotki updates too Smile

by CrissyQ 2nd April 2010, 2:24 pm

you will do well with your challenge. Post pics so when my TWA grows out I can have some idea.

by FemmeFox 2nd April 2010, 3:15 pm

bholmes87 wrote:Woo hoo! Personal twist challenge!!!!! I don't know if I missed this, but how long are you trying to stay twisted up?

I look forward to the fotki updates too

The challenge info is on page 8. I'm planning on 6 weeks. To help keep my look fresh and to keep myself from going bored out of my mind (lol), my styles are rotating every 2 weeks: 2 strand twists, twist to coils, coil out/wash n go. I'm pretty excited!

RoseBud wrote:you will do well with your challenge. Post pics so when my TWA grows out I can have some idea.

Thanks Rosebud! I will definitely keep the fotki updated (which I have been so lagging on). I will post pics of each style, my regimen for that style, and pics of the products that I'll be using.

by sweetdrk1 2nd April 2010, 4:37 pm

Hey Femme,

you have any good plans for the weekend? Whatever you do enjoy! I look forward to pics of your twist ALL throughout your challenge!! *hint hint* Natural in Wonderland - Page 10 Lol

by FemmeFox 2nd April 2010, 6:41 pm

sweetdrk1 wrote:Hey Femme,

you have any good plans for the weekend? Whatever you do enjoy! I look forward to pics of your twist ALL throughout your challenge!! *hint hint*

Hey Sweet, my plans this weekend are pretty laid back: the GF and I are going to see 'Why Did I Get Married 2' on Saturday and hitting up the gym. When we get back I'm going to do my hair. Sunday is a work day for me. I'm doing make-up for a Pamper Party/Photoshoot for a local salon. I'm going to try to get some of the pics so you ladies can see some of my handy work.

by ChrsLvsBks 2nd April 2010, 11:58 pm

Love the headband/belt with bangs look. Creative use of the belt that served no real purpose. Must remember to check belts next time I want to pull hair back, great idea!

As for challenges, I have only done one. I did okay. I wore small twists for about three weeks. You can do it!

I look forward to seeing some of your handiwork. I am loving makeup--well eyeshadow.

by sweetdrk1 3rd April 2010, 12:01 am

FemmeFox wrote:
sweetdrk1 wrote:Hey Femme,

you have any good plans for the weekend? Whatever you do enjoy! I look forward to pics of your twist ALL throughout your challenge!! *hint hint*

Hey Sweet, my plans this weekend are pretty laid back: the GF and I are going to see 'Why Did I Get Married 2' on Saturday and hitting up the gym. When we get back I'm going to do my hair. Sunday is a work day for me. I'm doing make-up for a Pamper Party/Photoshoot for a local salon. I'm going to try to get some of the pics so you ladies can see some of my handy work.

that would be nice!!

by KinkyNappyHappy 4th April 2010, 11:06 am

Morning FemmeFox~

You hair is really growing!!! I just love your Puff, scarf/belt and bang look!!! You are really doing cute styles with your TWA!!!

Enjoy your Easter and your curls!!!

KNH

by **tiashaunteé** 5th April 2010, 3:56 pm

FemmeFox wrote:Happy Good Friday everyone!

I am so happy that the weekend is here! I have a few plans but the most important one is that I am finally starting my personal twist challenge! I may do mini twists this time, depends on how patient I feel. I will also be doing a length check, pre poo, poo,dc, and buttering my scalp. My Gf will be my official photographer and I will be updating my Fotki on Sunday or Monday.

Hope everyone has a beautiful Easter weekend!

Love!
~Seffy and Savvy

Great! While you are doing that I am doing a personal cornrow challenge - not for as long maybe a month. I'll be watching for those updates! Very Happy

by FemmeFox 5th April 2010, 5:32 pm

Happy Monday Ladies!

I hope that everyone had a wonderful Easter! Mine was good even though I had to work. Fewer people than expected showed up for the photoshoot but I wasn't that surprised since it was Easter Sunday and it was raining cats and dogs. Natural in Wonderland - Page 10 Icon_cat

We got some really nice shots and I'll post them when I get copies.

In hair news: I began my Personal Twist Challenge on Saturday!

I also get some new products that I am thorougly in love with. On Saturday the GF and I went to the movies (Why Did I Get Married 2...ps<--- it goes there! Great performances from Malik Yoba and Janet Jackson) and then we went to our local Target to pick up some Natural hair products, specifically the SheaMoisture line. Our target had nothing. It was sad, we asked one of the associates and she said that the closest Target that was carrying SheMoisture was two towns over. Off we went! I ended up getting the SheaMoisture Restorative Conditioner (can be used as leave-in or rinse out) and Giovanni 50/50 Shampoo. I love, love, love them! Seffy feels super haydated and moisturized. My twists came out amazing!

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What I Did:

1. Pre-poo'd/DC with Vatika Oil and Lustrasilk MoistureMax Olive Oil Hair Mayonnaise
2. Let sit for 40 minutes under plastic bag and satin cap (for heat)
3. Massage into scapl/hair and rinse out with warm water
4. Wash with Giovanni 50/50, rinse with warm water
5. Cowash with Aussie Moist, rinse with cold water (I shrieked a bit when the water hit my scalp)
6. Use tshirt to squeeze out extra moisture
7. Add SheaMoisture Restorative Conditioner as leave-in
8. Seal with shea butter
9. Grab and twist with ORS Loc and Twist Gel, rewetting as needed with moisture spritz.

Going to update my Fotki with pics and product shots.

Happy Hair!
~Seff and Sav

by bholmes87 5th April 2010, 5:48 pm

Hey sis!! Your twists look awesome! I was on a search for SheaMoisture too but I haven't found any yet. I'm so glad you're loving your new products Smile

by sweetdrk1 5th April 2010, 5:51 pm

Hey there,

why I have never been to your FOTKI is beyond me. I will be checking you out this evening! My Target didn't have the good stuff either. The twist look great!

by NubieNatty 9th April 2010, 11:33 am

ur twist are looookin goooooood!! congrats on ur mom...i mean DR. mom!

by Pinkrage 9th April 2010, 12:19 pm

Hey FF,

Your twists look good. Congrats on liking your products. That is the best feeling to buy a product and like it. I hate wasting money and I don't have room for more useless products!

by FemmeFox 12th April 2010, 1:35 pm

Hey Ladies!

I missed you last week! School was a beast but I'm done Thursday night and I can't wait! In hair news I'm am on week 2 of my challenge. Since I was living and breathing school I didn't take as many update pics as I wanted but I will be doing that this week and updating my Fotki as well as posting pics here.

I'm off to check threads!

Love!
Sav

by NubieNatty 12th April 2010, 2:19 pm

welcome back!! so u been braided/twisted up for the past 2 wks? how did u maintain that....

by CocaColaCutie 12th April 2010, 2:22 pm

NubieNatty wrote:welcome back!! so u been braided/twisted up for the past 2 wks? how did u maintain that....

yea pics please if you have them!

by FemmeFox 12th April 2010, 5:00 pm

NubieNatty wrote:welcome back!! so u been braided/twisted up for the past 2 wks? how did u maintain that....

I have been two strand twisted for the past two
weeks. All I really do is leave it alone! Sleep in a satin cap at
night, spritz in the morning for moisture and to help redirect the
twists that are going everywhichway (this would probably be alleviated
if I wore a scarf so that they lie down but whatev), and satin cap
under my knit hat and that's pretty much it. I twisted with ORS lock
and twist gel with shea butter underneath. Seffy is definitely on the
kinky/coily side. She holds styles pretty well without a lot of extras.

I also refresh my twists once a week. After cowashing and moisturizing, I apply shea butter to each twist and coil it so the roots are tightened. Does that make sense? I don't undo and retwist, just uses shea butter and twist the twist. I'll post a pic tomorrow so you can compare from last week.

CocaColaCutie wrote:
NubieNatty wrote:welcome back!! so u been braided/twisted up for the past 2 wks? how did u maintain that....
yea pics please if you have them!

I will be posting new pics and updating my fotki. My style still looks pretty much the same as it did in the pic from last Sunday (see above) but since Seffy is getting longer some pinned styles will be added. I also have some new hair accessories that I want to wear.

by CrissyQ 12th April 2010, 5:04 pm

Love your challenge

by FemmeFox 13th April 2010, 12:14 pm

RoseBud wrote:Love your challenge

Thanks Rosebud!

by FemmeFox 13th April 2010, 12:19 pm

I have no pics to post today (ducking). I came home exhausted and forgot to snap pics and forgot again the way out the door. I'll probably take some pics with my phone a bit later.

In hair news: Not much new. Just spritzed and ran my fingers through it. As you may have noticed by now I am EXTREMELY low maintenance when it comes to actual daily styling. I love trying out new treatments and routines on the weekends but during the week it's all KISS. I am not a morning person and anything that requires detail and coordination is too much to handle at 5 am.

Hope everyone is doing well. Did I mention that I missed you all last week? I did. So glad to be back!

ttyl
~Sav and Seff

by ChrsLvsBks 13th April 2010, 7:57 pm

We missed you, too Femme!

Sound like you are doing well with your twist challenge. I totally get what you are saying about twisting the twist Natural in Wonderland - Page 10 Icon_wink

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How are your workouts going?

by FemmeFox 13th April 2010, 8:04 pm

ChrsLvsBks wrote:We missed you, too Femme!

Sound like you are doing well with your twist challenge. I totally get what you are saying about twisting the twist .

How are your workouts going?

Hi Chrs! Workouts are going well. Still not doing as much as I would like but that will change this week! I already have a workout schedule planned out. I'm going to kick it into high gear so I can drop some pounds by the end of May (maybe 10-15). Doing a fruit and veggie cleanse as well to realign my system. You and Lynn are my inspiration!

by FemmeFox 14th April 2010, 1:00 pm

Happy Wednesday!

How happy am I that it is Wednesday? Ecstatic actually. Tomorrow is my last night of Esthetician training! Tonight I'm bringing cookies to class and another girl is bringing spaghetti, it's a celebration! I will miss my classmates though.

In hair news Seffy is holding up well in the twists. I am going to take them down this weekend for the SF Bay Area CN Meetup. I'm going to separate the twists into coils and rock that for at leat two weeks. Today was another spritz and finger style day.

I'm off to check the threads!

Love!
Seffy and Savannah Natural in Wonderland - Page 10 Icon_queen

by bholmes87 14th April 2010, 1:07 pm

Sounds like a plan! We're having our So Cal meetup this weekend too cheers

I'm so excited!!!!!!

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