Re: TWA Growth Challenge Month 2

by marhia 23rd June 2010, 5:31 pm

curlynattie10 wrote:Marhia - hair looks great! I see a lot of growth. What is the curly girl method? Is it just co washing and no shampoo? There are a few things that I have not put in my hair since I BC'd because I read that they were not so great for my hair (no sulfates, silicones, parabens, mineral oil).

WTRedHead - Avi looks beautiful with the flower, I have the same headband and I am going to try it.

I noticed since I BC'd- hair went from frizzy to curly too. My curls are so tight (cute little O's), but I am trying to find ways to lengthen my curls to reduce shrinkage. Does anyone have any ideas?

yeah its basically no poos and if you have to poo then one without sulphates and cones and all that. I haven't used any products with sulphates or cones either since I bc'd

by WhosThatRedHead 23rd June 2010, 6:34 pm

curlynattie10 wrote:Marhia - hair looks great! I see a lot of growth. What is the curly girl method? Is it just co washing and no shampoo? There are a few things that I have not put in my hair since I BC'd because I read that they were not so great for my hair (no sulfates, silicones, parabens, mineral oil).

WTRedHead - Avi looks beautiful with the flower, I have the same headband and I am going to try it.

I noticed since I BC'd- hair went from frizzy to curly too. My curls are so tight (cute little O's), but I am trying to find ways to lengthen my curls to reduce shrinkage. Does anyone have any ideas?

Thank you. I made it using a video I saw on this site.

by WhosThatRedHead 23rd June 2010, 6:36 pm

Welcome tiffyd!!! Loving the hair styles!

by WhosThatRedHead 23rd June 2010, 6:37 pm

KnottyKinkyMommy wrote:So, I finally decided to do a "style" as promised:

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Not bad for only 4 months of growth. Can't wait to do this style at 8 months.

Very Cute!

by CrissyQ 23rd June 2010, 7:09 pm

LaToya28 wrote:I need to go back and read that topic because this is driving me crazy. I'm coming up on month 4 and my wash n go's still look all fuzzy.

Its in the general thread, I am going to bump it. i did not get alot of responses but maybe the ones i got will help.

by CrissyQ 23rd June 2010, 7:20 pm

CrissyQ wrote:
LaToya28 wrote:I need to go back and read that topic because this is driving me crazy. I'm coming up on month 4 and my wash n go's still look all fuzzy.

Its in the general thread, I am going to bump it. i did not get alot of responses but maybe the ones i got will help.

i am just curious, what do you use for your wash and go's?

for me I have been
1. co washing with YTC
2. tresseme flawless curls condiioner as a leave in
3. Sealing with a mixture i made (shea butter, castor, coconut, and my vitamin e oil that has other oils in it.

With this, i see very little curl definition, more fuzz. [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]

by tashafawn24 23rd June 2010, 7:31 pm

I know I said I wouldn't post anymore pictures but I couldn't resist! I had to show off my flower that my bff made for me; she's such a natural hair supporter!

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by WhosThatRedHead 23rd June 2010, 9:03 pm

Love the hair and the flower!

by DvaAuNaturel 23rd June 2010, 9:13 pm

@tashafawn...you couldn't resist.... [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.] That flower is so cute...looks good!

by missmoriah 23rd June 2010, 9:30 pm

Hey Tasha! Im glad you couldn't resist I think we should all keep posting pics. Its inspiring. I love them baby hairs too girl. You look great!

I also did a new style ladies. Im Just going to post one picture here and then a few more in my curl street journal. S/N now i love my hair dont get me wrong but shrinkage is a B. I have a good 3 1/2 - 4inches of hair and my twists still look tiny...:( what can I do?

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by missmoriah 23rd June 2010, 9:34 pm

CrissyQ wrote:
CrissyQ wrote:
LaToya28 wrote:I need to go back and read that topic because this is driving me crazy. I'm coming up on month 4 and my wash n go's still look all fuzzy.

Its in the general thread, I am going to bump it. i did not get alot of responses but maybe the ones i got will help.

i am just curious, what do you use for your wash and go's?

for me I have been
1. co washing with YTC
2. tresseme flawless curls condiioner as a leave in
3. Sealing with a mixture i made (shea butter, castor, coconut, and my vitamin e oil that has other oils in it.

With this, i see very little curl definition, more fuzz. [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]

Hey crissy! I co wash with suave naturals coconut conditioner. Then i apply a small amount of my shea butter mixture then I finger comb through with my Eco Custard gel. Shake and go. Smile

hope that helps

by CrissyQ 23rd June 2010, 10:17 pm

hey moriah, eco just makes my hair too hard for my liking. No matter what I mix it with, I still get white or crunchy hair. I am thinking maybe I should give it a couple of more months. I have only been relaxer free for 5 months and natural for 3.

by missmoriah 23rd June 2010, 10:40 pm

I know what you mean by making it hard cuz it did the same for me. I think the shea butter i put on underneath softens it a bit. The second day is when i get my best hair because i get in the shower run water through it, shake, and then go. After that my hair has a nice hold and is still defined. I give it a few months and try again. Have you tried KCCC?

by tashafawn24 24th June 2010, 12:24 am

WhosThatRedHead wrote:Love the hair and the flower!

Thank You WTRH!

by tashafawn24 24th June 2010, 12:25 am

DvaAuNaturel wrote:@tashafawn...you couldn't resist.... [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.] That flower is so cute...looks good!

Thanks DvaAuNaturel! Yeah, I couldn't resist, had to give in just this once [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.] I should have worn the shirt that matches the flower.

by tashafawn24 24th June 2010, 12:36 am

missmoriah wrote:Hey Tasha! Im glad you couldn't resist I think we should all keep posting pics. Its inspiring. I love them baby hairs too girl. You look great!

I also did a new style ladies. Im Just going to post one picture here and then a few more in my curl street journal. S/N now i love my hair dont get me wrong but shrinkage is a B. I have a good 3 1/2 - 4inches of hair and my twists still look tiny... what can I do?

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Awww MissMoriah Thank you for the compliments. Oh and the baby hair is just my hair line that has been MIA while being relaxed that's why it's shorter than the rest; I treat it just like baby hair too!

As far as shrinkage, I think it's just something we just have to deal with! I've heard of people "banding" their hair to stretch it out but other than that I haven't heard of a product that combats shrinkage.

by tashafawn24 24th June 2010, 12:41 am

missmoriah wrote:I know what you mean by making it hard cuz it did the same for me. I think the shea butter i put on underneath softens it a bit. The second day is when i get my best hair because i get in the shower run water through it, shake, and then go. After that my hair has a nice hold and is still defined. I give it a few months and try again. Have you tried KCCC?

I use KCCC! Love it too! The Versace of all hair Gels!

by newcurlieque 24th June 2010, 12:17 pm

Crissy, I get a great w n g with Miracurl Curling Gelly. You may want to try that or KCCC.

by LaToya28 24th June 2010, 12:18 pm

CrissyQ wrote:
CrissyQ wrote:
LaToya28 wrote:I need to go back and read that topic because this is driving me crazy. I'm coming up on month 4 and my wash n go's still look all fuzzy.

Its in the general thread, I am going to bump it. i did not get alot of responses but maybe the ones i got will help.

i am just curious, what do you use for your wash and go's?

for me I have been
1. co washing with YTC
2. tresseme flawless curls condiioner as a leave in
3. Sealing with a mixture i made (shea butter, castor, coconut, and my vitamin e oil that has other oils in it.

With this, i see very little curl definition, more fuzz. [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]

Yesterday I cowashed with AO White Camellia and then use Komaza's Califia pudding. It's made specifically for kinkier hairtypes and I think it works well. From what I can tell my coily parts are mostly at the top and back of my head. The rest is just cottony...oh well. I'm gonna twist the front today.

tashafawn24 wrote:I know I said I wouldn't post anymore pictures but I couldn't resist! I had to show off my flower that my bff made for me; she's such a natural hair supporter!

Very pretty tashafawn! Thanks for posting....we lubs your pics!

missmoriah wrote:Hey Tasha! Im glad you couldn't resist I think we should all keep posting pics. Its inspiring. I love them baby hairs too girl. You look great!

I also did a new style ladies. Im Just going to post one picture here and then a few more in my curl street journal. S/N now i love my hair dont get me wrong but shrinkage is a B. I have a good 3 1/2 - 4inches of hair and my twists still look tiny... what can I do?

Good job, I love it! Shrinkage is da debil, but your twistout is gonna be so pretty. Make sure you post a pic.

by missmoriah 24th June 2010, 3:57 pm

@Tasha "versace of hair gels" <--- love that!

@Toya! Thank you and yes shrinkage is da debil. LMAO. I went on ahead and did my twist out but i didn't like it. So i wet it and here is a picture of that Smile

If you see little white balls in my hair it is from the vatika oil. I put some on last night...trying to thicken my hair.

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and here is a bit of a length check. I think i told yall I did a trim last month some time.

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by WhosThatRedHead 25th June 2010, 1:23 am

tashafawn24 wrote:
WhosThatRedHead wrote:Love the hair and the flower!

Thank You WTRH!

I've made like 5 flowers this week and wear them every day!! lol

And I just got some KCCC and I'm excited to use it tomorrow... It's my day off but I may need to find somewhere to go if it comes out cute!

by TwistedKurlzz 25th June 2010, 11:14 am

tashafawn24 wrote:I know I said I wouldn't post anymore pictures but I couldn't resist! I had to show off my flower that my bff made for me; she's such a natural hair supporter!

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Your hair looks so pretty and the flower looks really nice in your hair.

by newcurlieque 25th June 2010, 12:10 pm

Missmoriah your curls look luscious even with the white balls lol.

by missmoriah 25th June 2010, 12:13 pm

LMAO thanks curlieque!

by newcurlieque 25th June 2010, 12:15 pm

I did a w n g/braidout here it is:

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does anyone else have a problem with their twistout being frizzy and fuzzy? I hate my twistout. I try not to separate it too much but if I don't it looks scalpy scratch

IDK, I hope they don't look like that when my hair gets longer.

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