1 YR Personal PROTECTIVE STYLE CHALLENGE

[DDTexlaxed]

I am 2 months post and I am working on doing a one year protective style challenge. Right now, I am able to do mini twists. They're a bit fuzzy, but I believe they will get better. This will help me deal with the cold winter. I won't be doing wash n gos anymore. I do believe this will aid me with growth because my hair thrives with protective styles.

 

[youwillrise]

ive decided to get back to hardcore protective styling. it definitely helped me in the past and of late, i have fallen off and gotten lazy about it. im in mini twists right now and intend to have these in for a while. i probably wont redo these until after the new year.

 

[Rozlewis]

I am in protective styles 90% of the time because it helps with retention and now because the winter months are approaching. I am bunning and wearing wigs.

 

[PerfectlyFlawed]

I was actually thinking about doing the same thing... from Jan. 1, 2013- Dec. 31, 2013 My hair will be in a bun.

 

[AtlantaJJ]

I'm a couple inches past shoulder length (stretched hair) I'm working on getting to APL so I'll be sporting buns or wigs for the majority of the year.

 

[Just11412]

i've pretty much doing this. i'm a protective style type of chick anyways. but i went back to doing my minibraids.

i'm doing a couple of personal challenges: mini braids, all natural products, stick to a regimen and internal health. i plan on getting results!

 

[TheVioletVee]

Yep. I'm doing the same thing since my hair is finally long enough to do it without added hair. I plan on getting some awesome retention next year. I'm also going to measure my hair with a measuring tape in Jan. & Dec. to see how much I retain.

 

[Seamonster]

^ I think I might go pick up a measuring so I can see how many inches I have.

 

[Phaer]

I am about 1 inch from claiming APL, with my goal lenght of bls by the end of 2013. I will be PSing for most of next year. Mostly Kinky Twists, and wigs in between.

 

[PerfectlyFlawed]

How's everybody doing so far??

Sent from my EVO using LHCF

 

[Phaer]

Horrible. I've been so busy at work (even the weekends) that I haven't had a chance to do anything I planned for my hair. I've just been pinning my ponytail up.

 

[LaidBak]

I don't know if I can PS for a whole year, but I am currently in a crotchet braid weave that I like very much. I was 1 month post when I had it done and I love the style. If there are no complications I can see myself using this style option long term. I won't relax when I have it reinstalled so maybe I'll actually get to see what my natural hair looks like after a few more months.

 

[ItsMeFre]

I would love to do this for 8 months. I'll be in weave from January 1st - August 19th.
So far, it's rough because this is my first weave in 6 years and it's pretty itchy.

 

[tuffCOOKiE]

I would love to do this but I cut my hair shoulder length and I can't get it in a ponytail!

 

[Angel of the North]

I've given myself a personal challenge of PS'ing and extremely low/no heat for 2013, I know that will give me better results with retention, thickness and length.

 

[Marand13]

I just completed a personal ps challenge for 2012 and am on my second year. Hopefully I finish this year out better than I did last.

 

[PerfectlyFlawed]

Been in genie locs for the past week or so, I've gotten so many compliments on them I think I'll keep this style for the rest of the year.

 

[jesusislove1526]

I am doing the same thing, but I'm alternating between mini twists and mini braids. I love protective styles and the length retention I have from wearing them.

 

[PerfectlyFlawed]

How's everybody else doing?

Sorry my EVO misspelled it *shrugs*

 

[DDTexlaxed]

I'm getting better at keeping my twists looking good. I am now past the point of doubt. I can definitely do PS for 12 months!

 

[PerfectlyFlawed]

I really want to feel my hair!! I'm sorry I'm going through Hand in Hair syndrome withdrawal lol

 

[apple_natural]

I'm staying away from heat this year so braids in winter, wigs n spring, havana twists n summer, wigs rest of 2013. I'm excited. Its so easy. I think I'm going to keep this up all next year too... maximizing benefits

 

[LaidBak]

Still rocking my PS. I had my crotchet weave removed and reinstalled a few days ago.

 

[LaidBak]

Well I am at 3 months in my crotchet weave, 3rd installation and 3 months post relaxer. After I do my April installation I'm going to save my shed hairs and send them to Komaza for a hair analysis. That way I can be sure this process is not damaging my hair.

Anybody else got updates?

 

[PerfectlyFlawed]

still in a bun ..... nothing more to add lol

 

[LaidBak]

April check in. Redid my crotchet braids about a week ago.

 

[curlyTisME]

Is it too late to join?!

I've been in braids since May and I plan to wear them on and off (1-2weeks between installs) until my sisters wedding next May!

I have a TWA now and I'm hoping to retain as much length as possible before then.

HHJ ladies!

 

[brown_skin_poppin]

Is a phony pony a protective style?

 

[PureSilver]

I never wear my hair out (on the road....only in the house) and it is usually in cornrows, or small plaits or occasionally a weave. We have well gone 7 months out of the year already and since i need to gain 5-6 inches by Dec 31st 2013 i will be aggressive in PS, applying growth aids and being extra gentle with my hair. Also no more dusting or cutting.

HHG challengers.

 

[LaidBak]

July check in. Still rocking crotchet braids.