TWA Growth Challenge Month 2

marhia wrote:Latoya that style is cute girl

Thanks Marhia! I'm going to try to do a new style every week.

mstokes2008 wrote:

LaToya28 wrote:

mstokes2008 wrote:Congrats CurlyNattie!!!!!

@Latoya- Another cute style! Love it!!

Thanks! We're still waiting for your pics... [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]

I know, I can't post em til I get home this weekend unless my webcam on my computer decides to act right and take a decent picture lol

Ok, cool!

iri9109 wrote:cute hair latoya! how long did that take?

Thanks iri, I guess about 2 -2.5 hours. I wasn't really keeping track.

missmoriah wrote:Cute style latoya!

Hey ladies. I mentioned that I did an Amla treatment but i never said what the effect were....My hair feels noticeably thicker after one use. I will be using that stuff more often. Maybe every three weeks or so.

Thanks missmoriah! Where did you get your amla?

I got it from the local indian store that had all the stuff I was so excited to find it now i dont have to order online or search all over

I made something, LOL. OK I used Peach flavored shea butter, EVOO, EVCO, CO, and this vitimin E oil that has Jojoba, sweet alomond, wheat germ, lemon, and rosemary in it. Too oily for my liking but I only made a little so I will use it until its gone. I also rub what was on my hands on my legs and arms (yeah I know), and i have a really nice shine.

I think I may have just used too much, it only takes a little. I am going to give it a couple of hours to see how much my hair absorbs it.

Very cute mstokes!! I love the beanie. Good job!

Thanks LaToya! I'm taking them out tomorrow since I didn't twist with any products.

Im a little late but here is my update

BC April 17th
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May 7th
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June 4th
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Wow, you've had some good growth MissNB!

Alright yall I spent last night and today doing my yarn braids. Had to keep stopping because of my 2 yr old but I managed to finish. I didn't do them all the same length because I wanted them to look like dreads. The last time I did them I did them much longer and they were so darn heavy but anywho here they are [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]

LaToya28 wrote:Wow, you've had some good growth MissNB!

Thanks!!

Good job Marhia! They look so neat.

MissNaturalBeautii wrote:

LaToya28 wrote:Wow, you've had some good growth MissNB!

Thanks!!

You know you have had good growthwhen you can rock a head band. You are lookin good

marhia wrote:Alright yall I spent last night and today doing my yarn braids. Had to keep stopping because of my 2 yr old but I managed to finish. I didn't do them all the same length because I wanted them to look like dreads. The last time I did them I did them much longer and they were so darn heavy but anywho here they are [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]

Good job, how long are you going to keep them in? i am thinking about braids after july 4th, I am not sure yet. If they can give me a sew in then i will opt for that.

LaToya28 wrote:Good job Marhia! They look so neat.

Thanks hun. I love them

marhia wrote:Alright yall I spent last night and today doing my yarn braids. Had to keep stopping because of my 2 yr old but I managed to finish. I didn't do them all the same length because I wanted them to look like dreads. The last time I did them I did them much longer and they were so darn heavy but anywho here they are [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]

They look GREAT! [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.] You picked a good color too! Plays really well with your skin tone. [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.] How long will you keep them in for?

LadyMika wrote:

marhia wrote:Alright yall I spent last night and today doing my yarn braids. Had to keep stopping because of my 2 yr old but I managed to finish. I didn't do them all the same length because I wanted them to look like dreads. The last time I did them I did them much longer and they were so darn heavy but anywho here they are [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]

They look GREAT! [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.] You picked a good color too! Plays really well with your skin tone. [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.] How long will you keep them in for?

Thank ya hun. The back of my head is actually black I wanted it to look like I died the front or something hahaha the hubs say I'm looking SEXY lol. But I don't know how long yet I'm going to play it by ear. My hair grows really fast in braids and the last time I had them I had to redo them at 3 weeks so we will see.

marhia wrote:

LadyMika wrote:

marhia wrote:Alright yall I spent last night and today doing my yarn braids. Had to keep stopping because of my 2 yr old but I managed to finish. I didn't do them all the same length because I wanted them to look like dreads. The last time I did them I did them much longer and they were so darn heavy but anywho here they are [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]

They look GREAT! [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.] You picked a good color too! Plays really well with your skin tone. [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.] How long will you keep them in for?

Thank ya hun. The back of my head is actually black I wanted it to look like I died the front or something hahaha the hubs say I'm looking SEXY lol. But I don't know how long yet I'm going to play it by ear. My hair grows really fast in braids and the last time I had them I had to redo them at 3 weeks so we will see.

Three weeks is a pretty long time to have these in, so if you can make it that long, you'll be good. [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]

LadyMika wrote:

marhia wrote:

LadyMika wrote:

marhia wrote:Alright yall I spent last night and today doing my yarn braids. Had to keep stopping because of my 2 yr old but I managed to finish. I didn't do them all the same length because I wanted them to look like dreads. The last time I did them I did them much longer and they were so darn heavy but anywho here they are [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]

They look GREAT! [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.] You picked a good color too! Plays really well with your skin tone. [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.] How long will you keep them in for?

Thank ya hun. The back of my head is actually black I wanted it to look like I died the front or something hahaha the hubs say I'm looking SEXY lol. But I don't know how long yet I'm going to play it by ear. My hair grows really fast in braids and the last time I had them I had to redo them at 3 weeks so we will see.

Three weeks is a pretty long time to have these in, so if you can make it that long, you'll be good. [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]

The last time i kept them in for 2 mths just redoing the edges at the 3 week mark so it wouldn't be any added stress. I doubt if I keep for that long this time.

MissNaturalBeautii wrote:Im a little late but here is my update

BC April 17th
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May 7th
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June 4th
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LaToya28 wrote:Wow, you've had some good growth MissNB!

Your haird looks AWESOME!!! I'm coming on my first month natural as of June 14th and I'm so excited to see that in another month, I will have almost this much growth!! I'm inspired!! Boy, do I have some hair candy to rock with a 'fro! [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]

Latoya and Marhia, do you have some YouTube videos? You all have some mad skillz and you can help out so many other TWAers. i.e. the style challenged, me. [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.] Between y'all Mahogany Curls and Bambiix (?), you all are changing the game of rockin your TWAs.

Crissy, do you mind if I post my pic on June 14th, my BC anniversary? I can't wait to see what a full month of growth will look like for me.

I have another thought and everyone can chime in if you agree or disagree. Would it be possible to keep our other thread and maybe change it every six months or so? I'm asking b/c there is really good information and pics that we could keep track of easily and the newcomers that will be looking for ideas, styles, and support could better find us by looking at TWA Challenge: Jan-June or June-December 2010 for example. We can just start each month off in that same thread by posting new pics. If we want to go back and look at our own progress or someone else's style we can go back to one or two threads.

Like I said, just a thought or suggestion. It seems a little easier when other hair boards have tracked it that way. Other than that, I'll be seein yall real soon w/pics and hopefully a new style!

I do have a youtube but I haven't made any style vids so i'm going to have to start doing that for the next time. You have given me some motivation. but my youtube is www.youtube.com/marhia07

Hey Marhia! Your yarn braids look so neat! You did a great job on these! More pics, more pics!

CrissyQ wrote:

MissNaturalBeautii wrote:

LaToya28 wrote:Wow, you've had some good growth MissNB!

Thanks!!

You know you have had good growthwhen you can rock a head band. You are lookin good

lol..thanks. To be honest, Im just to lazy to put twist all over my head. I am working on my braiding and twisting skills. They will be neat with a little more growth. Maybe in a month or two I will have enough growth to do something different. Until then, the head band it is.

tashafawn24 wrote:Hey Marhia! Your yarn braids look so neat! You did a great job on these! More pics, more pics!

i'll take some more later lol

HEY LADIES!!!! I trimmed my hair two days ago...IT MADE A HUGE DIFFERENCE! Yesterday I shampooed and DC'd my hair I applied my shea butter mix and my hair was feeling AMAZING. It was ridiculous! I twisted my hair up last night as well. I'm gonna attempt to leave it for the week. I am hoping to get in the habit of styling once for the week and leaving my hair alone. I want my hair to be healthy and grow and I feel as though the key to that is routine. So I am gonna give it a try. I want to do a diff style every week so i will be posting....Have a great day ladies. and wish me luck on this regimen!

Karameldiva,
I don't plan on doing any YT videos but I do post my pics here and on a couple other sites to help other ladies out. Thanks for the compliment though [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]