Juices-n-Berries xal is high and fly!

Juices-n-Berries wrote:

traveljunkie08 wrote:Nice growth! The key is to make sure you retain it.

Good luck washing your twists. I did that a few weeks ago and it turned out well.

Yes that's the goal. Length retention. Any additional tips?

I will be washing the twists on Sunday. I will post pics of the before and after.

No additional tips. I think if you stick with what you're doing, you'll do fine. I think doing your own twists will help you learn your hair too (how it should feel, when something seems "off", etc.).

I washed my twists pretty much the same way Lynn did, so that method should work for you too. I think I may have pulled them back into a ponytail to avoid too much shrinkage. You can clip them if you're concerned about shrinkage and if your hair can't fit into a ponytail.

Love the nail polish!!!!

Ok, I think I'll try clipping them. I may even but some of those scrunchies and try a sort of banding to keep them elongated. I saw a YouTube video on that technique.

I'm soooo excited to start doing my hair. And to make use of these products I've spent too much money on on (how did I become a PJ so quickly). And my gifts of course. :-)

JnB~

Girl that nail polish rocks as well as your twists!!! Question..where are you going to get your twists done? Just curious...cause if I don't get it right soon, I may go and get mine done!!

I have Afroveda products....thinking about doing a swap. Not having much success using the product. Swapped my Cocolatte Moisture Mask for some Oyin Honey Hemp Conditoner. I think I soo totally got the best end of that!!! Depends on how you look at it!!

KinkyNappyHappy wrote:JnB~

Girl that nail polish rocks as well as your twists!!! Question..where are you going to get your twists done? Just curious...cause if I don't get it right soon, I may go and get mine done!!

I have Afroveda products....thinking about doing a swap. Not having much success using the product. Swapped my Cocolatte Moisture Mask for some Oyin Honey Hemp Conditoner. I think I soo totally got the best end of that!!! Depends on how you look at it!!

Thanks! I just realized you live in Houston! Right now I go to Zayd's Naturally Natural. But I'm thinking of trying Unkle Funky's Daughter.

Juices-n-Berries wrote:

KinkyNappyHappy wrote:JnB~

Girl that nail polish rocks as well as your twists!!! Question..where are you going to get your twists done? Just curious...cause if I don't get it right soon, I may go and get mine done!!

I have Afroveda products....thinking about doing a swap. Not having much success using the product. Swapped my Cocolatte Moisture Mask for some Oyin Honey Hemp Conditoner. I think I soo totally got the best end of that!!! Depends on how you look at it!!

Thanks! I just realized you live in Houston! Right now I go to Zayd's Naturally Natural. But I'm thinking of trying Unkle Funky's Daughter.

She means she's going to try Uncle Funky's Daughter after she tries doing her own twists a few times.

traveljunkie08 wrote:

Juices-n-Berries wrote:

KinkyNappyHappy wrote:JnB~

Girl that nail polish rocks as well as your twists!!! Question..where are you going to get your twists done? Just curious...cause if I don't get it right soon, I may go and get mine done!!

I have Afroveda products....thinking about doing a swap. Not having much success using the product. Swapped my Cocolatte Moisture Mask for some Oyin Honey Hemp Conditoner. I think I soo totally got the best end of that!!! Depends on how you look at it!!

Thanks! I just realized you live in Houston! Right now I go to Zayd's Naturally Natural. But I'm thinking of trying Unkle Funky's Daughter.

She means she's going to try Uncle Funky's Daughter after she tries doing her own twists a few times.

Yes TJ. That's exactly what I mean. Lol.

Juices-n-Berries wrote:

KinkyNappyHappy wrote:JnB~

Girl that nail polish rocks as well as your twists!!! Question..where are you going to get your twists done? Just curious...cause if I don't get it right soon, I may go and get mine done!!

I have Afroveda products....thinking about doing a swap. Not having much success using the product. Swapped my Cocolatte Moisture Mask for some Oyin Honey Hemp Conditoner. I think I soo totally got the best end of that!!! Depends on how you look at it!!

Thanks! I just realized you live in Houston! Right now I go to Zayd's Naturally Natural. But I'm thinking of trying Unkle Funky's Daughter.

My co-worker went to Zayd's for her big chop. I went by the shop to provide support....there was a young lady in there that did an awesome twist-out style on one of her clients. I was some what impressed. However, she had real long hair.

I've been in Uncle Funky's shop to purchase product...they are very nice and helpful in there. Love the way the shop is set up as well.

Let me know how you like your style if you go there.

Good Morning, JnB ...

Just making my rounds this morning.

BlondeByDesire wrote:Good Morning, JnB ...

Just making my rounds this morning.

Good morning. Today is co-wash twist day. I'll see you guys on the other side of the shower!

So, I cowashed my twists today. With a reminder from TJ, I decided I was going to do something about the evil shrinkage monster so he wouldn't attack me while I was in the shower. I decided to go with the banding method. I saw on YouTube people used it to stretch out their hair without blowdryers. I decided to try it on my twists. I made several sections of twists and wrapped a scrunchy around the length of the twists. I looked quite ridiculous.




To make my scalp happy, I cowashed with a mixture of Jason's Tea Tree Conditioner and my Tingle Treat (self named mix of jojoba, sweet almond, lavender, and peppermint oils). My scalp was saying Then, I did another cowash and mini condition (I let it sit a while) with the AOHSR, which was a gift. I really like it. I'm gonna be excited to see how it works on my free hair. Then I rinsed and rinsed. Making sure all the product and debri was out of my hair. This is my banded hair now cowashed.




As you can see, they are droopy now. So, I took them down. The result is ok. But it's a bit frizzy. This is ok I guess because I plan on doing the twist out Monday. I then moisturized with Afroveda Cocolatte Moisture Mask (yum). Here's a few pics. Excuse the quality, my camera died n the iPhone camera sucks!










As far as the banding method. I can't tell a huge difference between the banded twists and some of the ones I left free. In fact, I think the type of schrunchy I used may have contributed to some frizz. So I don't think I'll be doing that again on twists. Next time I'll just leave them be and see how it goes. But I may use the method on free hair one day with a different type of band.

For some fun, I decided to set the top few sets of twists in some perm rods. I know my hair is short, but I liked the first set of twists my stylist did that were a lil curly. N even if they come out messy, I like that sort of look. I added a bit more Cocolatte and some Pur Whipped Jelly to set. I don't have a dryer, so here I sit waiting on it to dry.







Once again, I apologize for the sloppy looking photos. I LOVE my iPhone but they need to do something about that camera. Anyways, check back with me later to see the final result.

I just read my post and looked at the pics again. I look a mess. Yikes. Glad we're all family here. Lol.

You look fine.

Hmmm...I didn't band until after I co-washed. I just realized I didn't make that clear. But it probably doesn't matter b/c it should have the same effect (keeping the twists stretched so they don't shrink too much). The rollers will probably help w/ the frizziness (mine were frizzy too, by the way). I'm sure the twist out will look great. Look forward to seeing it!

traveljunkie08 wrote:You look fine.

Hmmm...I didn't band until after I co-washed. I just realized I didn't make that clear. But it probably doesn't matter b/c it should have the same effect (keeping the twists stretched so they don't shrink too much). The rollers will probably help w/ the frizziness (mine were frizzy too, by the way). I'm sure the twist out will look great. Look forward to seeing it!

oops! I made a boo boo. :-( Oh well. I know for next time.

Juices-n-Berries wrote:

traveljunkie08 wrote:You look fine.

Hmmm...I didn't band until after I co-washed. I just realized I didn't make that clear. But it probably doesn't matter b/c it should have the same effect (keeping the twists stretched so they don't shrink too much). The rollers will probably help w/ the frizziness (mine were frizzy too, by the way). I'm sure the twist out will look great. Look forward to seeing it!

oops! I made a boo boo. :-( Oh well. I know for next time.

No, I just didn't explain it very well. I don't think it matters though.

So, while waiting on hair to dry, I decided to do something different with my face. I have extremely dry and flaky and sensitive skin. I have been using pure shea to moisturize. It works great. But for some extra oomph, I decided to wash first with Cetaphil Soap. Do an oil cleanse with Jojoba oil. Then moisturize with the shea butter (more than normal) and a few drops jojoba oil. I'm using this kinda like a mask. It's been on about an hour. I will then wipe off any excess, if there is any cuz my skin soaks up everything. We shall see.

traveljunkie08 wrote:

Juices-n-Berries wrote:

traveljunkie08 wrote:You look fine.

Hmmm...I didn't band until after I co-washed. I just realized I didn't make that clear. But it probably doesn't matter b/c it should have the same effect (keeping the twists stretched so they don't shrink too much). The rollers will probably help w/ the frizziness (mine were frizzy too, by the way). I'm sure the twist out will look great. Look forward to seeing it!

oops! I made a boo boo. :-( Oh well. I know for next time.

No, I just didn't explain it very well. I don't think it matters though.

It's ok TJ. I'll have a lifetime to figure this out. :-) Especially when I'm doing it myself.

how did the face cleansing go?

sweetdrk1 wrote:how did the face cleansing go?

It went well. My skin is nice and smooth. I have some more shea on the way from BnB so I think I may try whipping something up to use as a facial cream.

How did your hair turn out? I never thought to put my twist on perm rods at this length.....hmmm, I may have to try that.

Lynnieluve wrote:How did your hair turn out? I never thought to put my twist on perm rods at this length.....hmmm, I may have to try that.

It turned out fine. I'll post pics tomorrow. It wasn't great. I can't really tell the difference in the twist out. But your hair is longer than mine so I think it could definitely work for you.

ChrsLvsBks wrote:Yes, we are all family. Believe me we all have those looks.

I don't know if it would make a difference, but I twist a few twists together then band. I use rubber bands. If you use cloth scrunchies, you may want to soak them in oil before using to reduce frizz.

Yay for nice, smooth skin. I am thinking of using a bit of shea on days I do not use the OCM.

That's a great idea Chrs! I will have to try that next time.

So I'm finally putting up pics of the Twist Out. I don't care for this one as much as the last, but it's fine. And I can't wait to start doing my own. Once again, I've forgotten to get batteries for my camera, so please excuse the iPhone and it's fatal flaw: the camera. Also, I look like I'm 12 in these pics. And the bow doesn't help, but it went with my outfit. Lol. I really am 24. I really do have a college degree... These are things I have to convince people of on a regular basis. Lol
















At school today, someone next to me said it smells like birthday cake. I happily replied, it's my hair. I'd slicked back the edges with Afroveda Pur Whipped Jelly. Even though I have nothing else to compare them to in terms of use, I LOVE the smell of those products. (Minus the dreaded Shea Amla I'm still trying to give away. Lol.) Have a great day all. Pray for me as I go forward with my exams.

I like your twistout!!!

I think the twistout looks cute! And you'll appreciate being called 12 when you're in your 30s.