Twist for Growth Challenge (Fall 2011)

So I have fine hair and scraggly looking twists. So I put mine in a banana clip to give it a thick look. This is my hair today. I put in a banana clip and tucked the ends under and secured with a bobby pin.

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pookaloo83 said:
So I have fine hair and scraggly looking twists. So I put mine in a banana clip to give it a thick look. This is my hair today. I put in a banana clip and tucked the ends under and secured with a bobby pin.
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My twists look similar to yours but not as long. I think the style looks nice. I like seeing the comparison between the twists and the twist outs that you do.

Thanks for sharing that style.
 
Finally.. A picture... Twists are almost 3 weeks old... I basically moisturized, sealed and braided the twists... I left it to dry in the braids and then unraveled.
 

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faithVA said:
Did you do flat twists or two strand flat twists? The two strand flat twists last better in my experience. The flat twists have a tendency to puff more and have to be thoroughly dry before removing bobby pins or they need a nice firm gel for hold.

But they do look better with practice.
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It was two strand flat twist. I think part of the problem is I was trying to twist from my hair line going straight back (just a few inches). That's an awkward position for me. I could probably twist going straight down on the sides, but I wanted a different look.

It did help that I used Oyin Burnt Sugar and flax seed gel. I tied it down with a scarf last night and it looks pretty good now.

We'll see if it lasts a trip to the gym though...
 
greenandchic said:
It was two strand flat twist. I think part of the problem is I was trying to twist from my hair line going straight back (just a few inches). That's an awkward position for me. I could probably twist going straight down on the sides, but I wanted a different look.

It did help that I used Oyin Burnt Sugar and flax seed gel. I tied it down with a scarf last night and it looks pretty good now.

We'll see if it lasts a trip to the gym though...
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You will get used to going straight back. It does seem akward at first. Hope it holds for you.

My first set was terrible. I had to start making myself take deep breaths when I flat twisted it so I wouldn't rush through it and just ball the hair up.
 
I am just so :nono: right now.

I ordered my henna and indigo last week and they still haven't gotten the shipment in. Here I thought that I would be good and support the local economy and it just bites me in the butt. I was supposed to takedown, henna, d/c and the twist this weekend. The 1 1/2" of gray hair that is sprouting up all over the place does not go well with twists. Maybe I will do a rinse and henna the next time around.

I hate when people aren't as concerned about my hair as I am!!!:ohwell:
 
I'm gonna take out the front moisturize and redo. Starting to look too fuzzy. I don't like it to look like that. I don't care what the back looks like too much. :lookL
 
Kenny-Ann said:
I am just so :nono: right now.

I ordered my henna and indigo last week and they still haven't gotten the shipment in. Here I thought that I would be good and support the local economy and it just bites me in the butt. I was supposed to takedown, henna, d/c and the twist this weekend. The 1 1/2" of gray hair that is sprouting up all over the place does not go well with twists. Maybe I will do a rinse and henna the next time around.

I hate when people aren't as concerned about my hair as I am!!!:ohwell:
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I feel you on the gray. Its not so noticeable with a twist out, straight hair or any other style but twists they just jump out at you.

The bolded is funny.
 
so it's almost time to re-twist, but i'm thinking of braiding this time? i'm not sure yet. i've only braided my hair twice in the almost 6 years ive been natural haha...usually too lazy to do it.

i'm considering it, though.

i said i would supply photos of my hair when i re-styled it and i will...if i decide to do braids this time, i will still supply photos, but i will also supply photos next time when i twist...tomorrow is the day i will start the styling, so lol...i'll know by then what i'll actually do.
 
I took my hair out to lightly condition & moisturize; do another style. So...tell me why I'm just NOW seeing the beauty of a twist-out on my own hair? :look: I quite like the look. :yep::lick: You may notice the front of my hair looks straighter-that's because I'd redone the very first front twists and also I for some reason didn't twist my hair ALL the way down. Oh well, here's to the next style! :grin:

PS Don't mind the parting hehe I didn't fluff or anything, just took my hair out. :)
 

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faithVA said:
You can be a side line challenger but this is a no wig, no weave, no extension challenge. Sorry :sad: This is for the ladies that rock twists as their every day style.
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Awww Shux :sad: Okayz I shall be rooting for u girls tho....go grow that hair!
 
So I retwisted the front and it looks like I did the whole head. It looks fresh. Tuesday will make a week I had these in. I'll take them out monday night and wash and retwist on tuesday.
 
  1. Your go to twist style (alternatively braid style) medium sized two strand twist
  2. Your twist care regimen I dont have one just for twist, I cowash twice a week, shampoo twice a month and seal with a little oil or condtiontioner
  3. What you hope to achieve by December less breakage and tangles, and repair. from nonprotected summer
  4. Anything else you would like to share
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I took down my twists for the day and this is what it looked like. I think i might do takedowns on thursday night so I can rock the twist-out for an extra day.
 

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i'm horrible at taking pictures! grrr.

i will post this one, though...i feel like my hair is space-y with braids. hmmm. at least in pictures, i would have never noticed had i not taken the pictures. good thing i dont leave my hair down. maybe that'll help.

lol i'm lookin' greeeeeeeeeeaZy as heck. shine on.
 

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that1girl said:
  1. Your go to twist style (alternatively braid style) medium sized two strand twist
  2. Your twist care regimen I dont have one just for twist, I cowash twice a week, shampoo twice a month and seal with a little oil or condtiontioner
  3. What you hope to achieve by December less breakage and tangles, and repair. from nonprotected summer
  4. Anything else you would like to share
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Welcome that1girl. Glad to have you.
 
I'm back in flat twists for good. I just don't think I have the patience for 2 strand twists. I have to just settle for this for now.:ohwell:
 
Discovered tonight that its best to apply shea butter to my ends as soon as I finish washing/conditioning my hair to keep my ends from tangling. I can then apply a leave-in and braid it up to air dry. Hopefully this will help me retain some length.

Retwisted my hair tonight smaller than I had planned. Seemed to take me forever. Will try to post a pic tomorrow.
 
Just finished another set of twists for the week. Nothing special...just 2 strands that i'll style as needed this week. They are nice and moist after my DC, moisturize and seal routine.
A family member told me ..."oh your hair is soooo thick!" but I don't discuss hair with ignorant people so I just smiled and KIM! Another family member had to add her 2cents in..."yeah your lucky your hair has ALWAYS been thick!" Sure...but trust, my 36 yr old hair is MUCH different than my 3 yr old hair that they used to play in!...I just don't have the desire to discuss hair with folks who STAY weaved & glued up....
 
My hair is in a puff today. I did a wash and a quasi-d/c. Was too tired to twist though. It is all ready for twists tonight. Hopefulle it will only take a few hours. I will take pics when done.

*Sidenote: Can ya'll help? How do you do that mention thing? I can't figure it out for the life of me.
 
faithVA said:
Discovered tonight that its best to apply shea butter to my ends as soon as I finish washing/conditioning my hair to keep my ends from tangling. I can then apply a leave-in and braid it up to air dry. Hopefully this will help me retain some length.
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I've been doing this especially when I twist as well. It keeps the SSKs at bay.
 

Im in Im in!!!!!

My hair is normally in some sort of twist/cornrow style so this is great for me :yep:


  1. Your go to twist style (alternatively braid style) - 2 strand twists
  2. Your twist care regimen - keep in for 2 weeks and redo.
  3. What you hope to achieve by December
    1. learn how to do rope twists (they last longer and can withstand a co-wash)
    2. get my ends healthier
    3. eliminate heat use
    4. increase HOT and steaming
  4. Anything else you would like to share. Nothing much just wishing all the ladies here success with their hair plans
 
Kenny-Ann said:
My hair is in a puff today. I did a wash and a quasi-d/c. Was too tired to twist though. It is all ready for twists tonight. Hopefulle it will only take a few hours. I will take pics when done.

*Sidenote: Can ya'll help? How do you do that mention thing? I can't figure it out for the life of me.
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You can put the @ sign before the name Kenn-Ann or select the name that shows up after [Quote= and then click the blue circle with the black center thats on the 2nd row of the icons. I have no idea what that thing is :lol:
 
Did some mini-esque twists last week...did not like them. They seemed too spacy, turns out they were too big. In turn, I took each twist down and made two twists. The smaller the twist, the thicker the look!

Previous twists:
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New twists:
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Styled using Shea Butter. I plan to keep them in as long as humanly possible re-twisting/washing as needed :)
 
-PYT said:
Did some mini-esque twists last week...did not like them. They seemed too spacy, turns out they were too big. In turn, I took each twist down and made two twists. The smaller the twist, the thicker the look!


Styled using Shea Butter. I plan to keep them in as long as humanly possible re-twisting/washing as needed :)
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They both look nice. :yep:
 
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