TWA Growth Challenge Month 2

LaToya and Missmoriah you both did a good job! I went back to my regular w-n-g today, my hair was getting a bit frizzy for my taste. I forgot to update that I am now trying out a few products from the SheaMoisture line at Target. So far I have

coconut hibiscus hold & shine daily moisture spritz (I like it)
raw shea restorative conditioner (I like it, I co-wash with it and leave it in)
coconut hibiscus curl and hold smoothie (very moisturizing)
raw shea dry scalp elixer (great for itchy scalp)
deep treatment masque (I like it for my daughter's hair, I'm still deciding if I like it for me)

missmoriah wrote:

LaToya28 wrote:That's funny because I think yours look better than mine! lol I don't want to get attached to the headbands either because they can break the hair and my sides are already thin. Anyway, you did a good job. We'll just keep practicing until we get it down pat!!

LOL i guess so. maybe you can give me some tips. The sides of my hair are thin as well. and even the front. SO basically the edges of my hair are thin and i am so afraid to put anything on them. I am learning to be more gentle with my hair.

@mstokes: Thanks!

I'm learning to be more gentle as well. I just watch YT videos to check out other people's technique and hope to improve my own.

newcurlieque wrote:LaToya and Missmoriah you both did a good job! I went back to my regular w-n-g today, my hair was getting a bit frizzy for my taste. I forgot to update that I am now trying out a few products from the SheaMoisture line at Target. So far I have

coconut hibiscus hold & shine daily moisture spritz (I like it)
raw shea restorative conditioner (I like it, I co-wash with it and leave it in)
coconut hibiscus curl and hold smoothie (very moisturizing)
raw shea dry scalp elixer (great for itchy scalp)
deep treatment masque (I like it for my daughter's hair, I'm still deciding if I like it for me)

Thanks newcurlieque!

Thank you Latoya and MissNaturalBeautii! I will have to see what I'm doing wrong on the pics, for some reason they don't give an option to enlarge.

Welcome Pfarley!! Your hair and the baby are gorgeous! How many months post were you before you BC'd? Your growth is awesome.

I was playing around before cowashing and came up with this. I think it's kinda fly. What do y'all think?

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I still think the flowers look dumb on me.

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latoya u doing it up over there ain't you i luv it

Thanks Marhia!!

Your welcome girl. Make me wanna try that when I get out of these here yarn braids.

You should try it...it'd be cute on you. When are you taking them out?

Y thank you. I going to take them out the first or second week in July.

Imma try it too. LOL, girl my hair is not long enuff to braid yet.

Those are twists and I know your hair is long enough to twist!

Imma see when I get home. Ha Ha and I am going to post pictures.

Ok, can't wait to see!

Update: I took my braids out because...well...see my CSJ. [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.] So I'm back on the daily wash-n-go wagon. Length check at the end of the month. *shakes fist* DAMN YOU GYPSY!! [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]

LaToya28 wrote:I was playing around before cowashing and came up with this. I think it's kinda fly. What do y'all think?

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I still think the flowers look dumb on me.

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This, is TOO CUTE. I may have to try this one day. Maybe National Afro Day. [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.] Great job!

Thanks Ladymika! I think Gypsy would like nice with this style!

LadyMika wrote:Update: I took my braids out because...well...see my CSJ. [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.] So I'm back on the daily wash-n-go wagon. Length check at the end of the month. *shakes fist* DAMN YOU GYPSY!! [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]

what you took them out? Ok i am headed to your journal

LaToya that style is sooooo cute. I wanna try it. LOL u are like my new style guru...im coming to u for all the twa styles

Thanks so much for the kind words missmoriah! Please post pics after you try it.

Latoya I love that style especially with the flower. So cute! Miss Moriah-- I love your flat twists. You and Latoya are doing it.

Well I have been experimenting to, not as advanced as you two.
Here is my picture with my flower headband
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Here is my attempt at coils - MORE PRACTICE!
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got my haircut today - not too bad! You are right Miss Moriah - my hair does feel softer and thicker! Didn't cut too much off, it is about two inches all around.
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That hair cut looks nice, how long has it been since you had one?

Thanks curlynattie. Your coils look good! I have yet to try those.

Crissy Q - 2 months - I think I am going to get a haircut once a month for the summer. I noticed a big difference in my hair texture. I think my scab hair is finally going away!

Latoya - thanks! I am thinking of getting coils done professionally, just to watch the technique and not mess with my hair for a while. I may do this later in the summer though, I do like rocking the twa in this hot weather! I will keep practicing though. I like your hairstyle with the flower, I will try that!

Hey Curlynattie! Can you explain to me what scab hair is?

Missmoriah, I'm not sure I believe in the whole scab hair thing, but I'll explain what it is.

Scab hair is the hair just below the scalp that has been affected by the relaxer. It tends to be dry, rough, and porous and is not your true texture. Some people get it and some don't. Here's a thread on naturally curly about it.

http://www.naturallycurly.com/curltalk/showthread.php?t=35737