Sew-in Challenge 2014-2015 (6 months or 9 months)

Is there anything I can do? I have a loose track in the front. I scheduled for a take down in two weeks but its driving me nut.
 
Is there anything I can do? I have a loose track in the front. I scheduled for a take down in two weeks but its driving me nut.
 
Bun Mistress said:
Is there anything I can do? I have a loose track in the front. I scheduled for a take down in two weeks but its driving me nut.
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A bobby pin will do for a few days but it will become annoying...trust me! You should just YT it. Its not that hard to patch it up with a needle and thread. Maybe ur stylist or a friend can help u out. hth
 
5 weeks of wearing this weave and I'm starting to feel more comfortable with it. The record amount of shedding might have something to do with it. The sew-in hair looked too thick and bulky before (too many bundles) and now it's thinned a bit, though still a bit too thick for my taste. I washed it this morning and it's so soft.

I want to use a topical growth aid on my scalp as I want to end this year strong. However, the growth aid I bought has sulfur in it. The smell is mild but I have a partner who I definitely don't want thinking my hair stinks! I've asked him in a few occasions if he thought my weave smelled, but so far no smelliness (I'm paranoid about my scalp not being fully cleansed), but with this sulfur growth aid, I don't know...I'm on the fence with it. Has anyone used a sulfur based oil while wearing a sew in? Is it hard to wash out the smell?
 
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Im in! Saving my spot for my October 17th install. I need help with retention, especially inn the colder months. I also have a section of breakage that I am babying to get it back to its original glory. Its my kinkiest texture and im still learning how to love it just right.
 
Challenge goal: To hide my hair from the stresses of manipulation and Old Man Winter, and to give my wack patch the love and rest it needs to grow back healthy

Length of time commitment: (3 months, 6 months, 9 months) I will commit to 6 months. I plan to be past APL and rapidly approaching BSB by the time I come out in March, my bday month!

Weave style/install hair: I have some leftover BSS straight hair in 10 inches that im going to use and later cut into a bob. After that im ordering some kinky hair or Kinky Straight hair

Weave regimen: After installation, massage scalp twice weekly with coconut and tea tree oil to cut down on itching/bacteria etc and moisturize with braid spray as needed

Your top weave tip: (any insights you want to share if you've successfully retained length with weaves in the past): no idea! I dont wear weaves often so im hoping for good results and to make this a more common thing ie weave/wig every winter


Starting length: APL in the back, collarbone/APL on the sides, bangs at jaw
 
I have a bad habit of playing with my base braids and the thread lol.
MU feel like I'm only going to make it o 8 weeks.

It's still easy, I'll probably co-wash Thursday... But I miss my real hair... Weaves are great! I love it... But right now I've realized I'm counting down the weeks lol.

(I also want to wear my hair out for homecoming...)

Anywho, 5 weeks down... MAYBE 5 more to go lol. Definitely not 7 more to go lol.
 
I got my sew-in done last Wednesday. I won't be going back to the person that did it. I don't like in house salons and it was a distance. My sew-in its okay but because they didn't use a net and my hair is soft and I sweat in it from working out I don't think it will last for a full two months. I'm now trying to get it cut shorter because I don't think they knew how to cut. I really don't like long weaves and long hair if its not my own.(too much work). I may just do a bob for my next sew-in because it was the easiest for me.
 
Hey ladies!!

I will be getting my hair done tomorrow evening and I can't wait!!!

So ready to put this hair away!!
 
Hey, I'm checking in! I know it has been a while but we are still going strong and holding up. I have been having problems with my leave out though. My hair is puffing up every chance it gets and not staying straight after being flat ironed. To avoid flat ironing every day, I alternate using flexirods and just putting my hair in a ponytail. Next install will be with a closure!
 
bluediamond0829 said:
I got my sew-in done last Wednesday. I won't be going back to the person that did it. I don't like in house salons and it was a distance. My sew-in its okay but because they didn't use a net and my hair is soft and I sweat in it from working out I don't think it will last for a full two months. I'm now trying to get it cut shorter because I don't think they knew how to cut. I really don't like long weaves and long hair if its not my own.(too much work). I may just do a bob for my next sew-in because it was the easiest for me.
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My suggestion is to not wash your hair while you have the install and take it out, once it becomes unbearable. I had a horrible experience due to my hair being soft and the beautician not using a net. My hair became tangled under the weave and I had cut out knots. Good luck though! I hope your experience is better than mine.
 
HairPleezeGrow

Great BKO. I can't seem to get those right.

I'm 4 weeks in with my install. So far so good but what had happened was I'm too lazy to blow out and flat iron my leave out :look: so I've been rocking head wraps for 2 weeks. I've cowashed my leave out and moisturized my braids every 2 days though so my hair is doing well.
 

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Why do I consistently decide to start washing my/this hair late at night? I'm about to start now at 10pm est... Like whet?

Not to mention I'm gonna have to dry it... Lawdt. Why do I do this to myself?
 
Okay... Sitting under this dryer...

I think 8 weeks will be long enough. So yeah... I know this is a challenge, but I am definitely not in it to win it lol.

I like having a sew in thread though, so I'm gonna keep posting in here anyway lol.
 
ImanAdero said:
Okay... Sitting under this dryer...

I think 8 weeks will be long enough. So yeah... I know this is a challenge, but I am definitely not in it to win it lol.

I like having a sew in thread though, so I'm gonna keep posting in here anyway lol.
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I'm going back and forth between taking off my sew-in next week (at the 6 week mark) or next month. I really can't take the monotony of a sew-in! However, the low maintenance is awesome. Ugh. Decisions!

Hats off to all you ladies who can stay in a sew-in for months with ease (and this is coming from someone who transitioned for 2 and a half years!)
 
I couldn't take it anymore, I had my sister take my weave out last night. This was eerk eleven, the weave was becoming high maintenance.
 
Ive been lurker even tho I neva got my sew-in. Smh First it was the weather, then I didnt have the time. I couldn't decide on the type of hair or style. Then for a month I tried braided styles but I digress! I ordered my hair last week and it should be here by this week. Ill prbly install it a week before Halloween. Ill do a one week update with all the deets!
 
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