**2010 Braid Challenge**........sign-up here

[trinigal27]

**2010 Braid Challenge**

***SIGN UP NOW CLOSED***​

:welcome3:Ladies to the Official 2010 Braid Challenge. Hope you all have lots off fun.

This challenge officially begins 4 January 2010 and ends 3 January 2011. Please include a starting point pic when you sign up, another pic is also required at the end of the challenge. Happy Growing.....

Here are the Rules (very simple):

1. Must have your braids in by January when the challenge begins.
Braids under wig is allowed. Braids without extension is also allowed.

2. Please make sure that your braids are not installed tightly.

3. MOISTURIZE...... Take good care of your hair, use what
products work for you.

4. Keep your scalp cleanse. Shampoo + Deep Condition weekly.

5. Taking breaks in between braids is allowed.

6. Keep us up-to-date on your progress, regimen, post some pics of
your hair styles. MUST check in at least once a month.


Have fun.

The Challengers

addaboutmyhair
Austro-Afrikana
Anew
aa9746
AsianAfricanPrincess
Aggie
ashessehsa
Aviah
belledomnik
BamaBeauty1985
Bluetopia
brownbeauty196
caligirl2385
carlana25
Chameleonchick
chartys08
CherieMarie
ChiChiStar
cocoaluv
CORBINS
Chemetria
DigitalRain
DarkHair
djkforeal
coolsista-paris
Damaged but not out
Dieasha
DivaDava
determineddiva
dany06
esi.adokowa
Ekaette
Eluv
epiphany braids
Firstborn2
Forever in Bloom
Foufie
Growinpainz
goodies
hair4romheaven
jaded faerie
JayAnn0513
jazii
JOI
jcdlox
joseelie
Jozze
Kayanna1212
Kusare
kandigyrl
kinkipt_85
lafani
lin1luv
Loves Harmony
lovelyone80
larry3344
lawyer2b371
Laela
lila baby
lizzyb168
lollyoo
lafani
lynnstar
manter26
Mattie26
Mel1804
ms.mimi
Ms.London
MummysGirl
My-Foolish-Heart
mslittlelala
mstar
Maracujá
Miss AJ
maghreblover
MangaManiac
mocha.li
Minnie
Misseyl
mj11051
mswinky
MyAngelEyez~C~U
Mz.Perfect
nappytherapy
Nubenap22
naturalepiphany
neeki
natstar
nubiangoddess3
NJoy
nakialovesshoes
Neek-a-Nator
naptrl
nappystorm
nubiennze
onyxmin
orangepeel
Opulence
Platinum
pringle
purplepeace79
Rapunzel*
Riverrock
Rei
RoseofLily
Sundiva
Samory07
song_of_serenity
*SkolarStar*
sanserity30
sexylonglegs
scooby's wife
softblackcotton
shunemite
seraphinelle
SunkistDiva
Sieda
stephluv
SouthernStunner
tallen
tickledpinkies09
Trinigal27
tricie
trufashionfreak
Twix
Winnettag
ycj1
yeswecan
zenith
757diva
2inspireU

 

[MummysGirl]

I'll sign up..

Sticking to my current(new) routine:
- Braids (no extensions) for 3 weeks
- 1 week of my hair our for braidouts/twistouts
- Sometimes I might do cornrows instead of braids (also without extensions) ... MIGHT cos it's something I have considered... I'll try out this year and see how it works out
- Currently I cowash 3 times a week with or without my braids and DC 2ce a week.
- I moisturise morning and evening with my home made moisturising mix, sealing with my shea mix.

Starting pic (I don't have any length check pictures...):

 

[MummysGirl]

Just to clarify: Are braids without extensions allowed?

:welcome3:This is the sign up thread for the Braid Challenge, those that would like to participate can sign-up here.

This challenge officially begins 4 January 2010 and ends 3 January 2011. Please include a starting point pic when you sign up, another pic is also required at the end of the challenge. Happy Growing.....

Here are the Rules (very simple):
1. Must have your braids in by January when the challenge begins.
Braids under wig is allowed. Braids only extension is also allowed.

2. Please make sure that your braids are not installed tightly.

3. MOISTURIZE...... Take good care of your hair, use what
products work for you.

4. Keep your scalp cleanse. Shampoo + Deep Condition weekly.

5. Taking breaks in between braids is allowed.

6. Keep us up-to-date on your progress, regimen, post some pics of
your hair styles. MUST check in at least once a month.


Let the sign up begin. Have fun.

 

[trinigal27]

Just to clarify: Are braids without extensions allowed?

. Yes it is allowed. Sorry, have corrected my failure, was a bit tired when I wrote the thread.

 

[SouthernStunner]

I am in! I will post a pic later tomorrow. I am actually getting box braids in the morning! I am doing the C&G for all of 2010.

 

[Growinpainz]

count me in

 

[Firstborn2]

I want to join this challenge as well,This length check photo was taken in Sept. I won't have another length check photo until december when I'll use a lil heat, I can post that one when I take it.

 

[Harina]

I am in. I am not getting my braids until thanksgiving so I'll post a pic of those when I do. I need bigger hair for the summer.

from the beginning of Oct. Sorry for the shoddy quality

flat ironed

 

[Foxglove]

I'm in. I'll use my curly hair for length checks bc I may BC before the end of 2010

 

[MummysGirl]

Good idea... I'll do the same when I take out these braids next week. I will most likely BC before the end of 2010.

I'm in. I'll use my curly hair for length checks bc I may BC before the end of 2010

 

[Sieda]

oooh, I want in! I had a personal braid challenge planned out already, Thanks for make an official challenge!

Proposed routine:

1. November 1st 2009 - get individual braids with my natural hair - not too tight!
2. Take down on/by January 31st 2010
3. Steam twice a week
   1. Tuesdays - Shampoo with “Folligen Therapy Shampoo”, apply Hair Signals on scalp and “Folligen Therapy Conditioner” on hair shaft.
   2. Thursdays - Shampoo with Ayurvedic Neem shampoo and apply OCT/MT to scalp
4. Apply OCT/MT to scalp on Monday and Sunday as well
5. Apply hair oils as needed (coconut and Ayurvedic)

 

[epiphany braids]

:welcome3:This is the sign up thread for the Braid Challenge, those that would like to participate can sign-up here.

This challenge officially begins 4 January 2010 and ends 3 January 2011. Please include a starting point pic when you sign up, another pic is also required at the end of the challenge. Happy Growing.....

Here are the Rules (very simple):
1. Must have your braids in by January when the challenge begins.
Braids under wig is allowed. Braids without extension is also allowed.

2. Please make sure that your braids are not installed tightly.

3. MOISTURIZE...... Take good care of your hair, use what
products work for you.

4. Keep your scalp cleanse. Shampoo + Deep Condition weekly.

5. Taking breaks in between braids is allowed.

6. Keep us up-to-date on your progress, regimen, post some pics of
your hair styles. MUST check in at least once a month.


Let the sign up begin. Have fun.

Can I join?

 

[epiphany braids]

I plan on getting my micro braids on 10/31

My ideal products are:Shampoo: Vo5
Conditioner: Nutrine Garlic Conditioner Unscented
Deep CD: Alter Ego garlic cd
Leave in CD: Infusium 23
Moisturiser: Bottle water, veg Glycerin, Aloe vera juice, Rose Pedal Powder
Other: MT/OCT, Amla oil, Profective hair oil, Hesh Rose Pedal Powder

Ideal Regimen:
Shampoo: 1x a month Clarify 1x a month
Co wash 3x a week
CD: 3x a week
DC: 2x aweek
Leave in 3x a week
moisture everyday
Baggy: 3x a week after co-washing
DRINKING 3 bottles of water a day
Vitamins: cod liver, garlic pills, everday vitamins, folic acid


I will be rebraiding my hair every 2 weeks, just to make sure there is no build up and my hair do not become matted!!

I will be getting my whole head redone every 2 months. I am using 100% human hair.
I think that should do it!! I am looking forward to being BSL summer 2010!!

hhg everyone!!

 

[ladysaraii]

I think I might be going back to french braids under wigs. I want to try those little braids like Mummysgirl has. But how to you make them stay, do you put a rubber band on the end? Mine would unravel quick since I have the relaxed ends

 

[MummysGirl]

I think you should just go ahead and try them I worried about the same thing but I needn't have.
I have relaxed ends too and 95% of them stay put when I do them... sometimes after a few washes, I notice one or 2 unravelling and I redo them.

I think I might be going back to french braids under wigs. I want to try those little braids like Mummysgirl has. But how to you make them stay, do you put a rubber band on the end? Mine would unravel quick since I have the relaxed ends

 

[ladysaraii]

I think you should just go ahead and try them I worried about the same thing but I needn't have.
I have relaxed ends too and 95% of them stay put when I do them... sometimes after a few washes, I notice one or 2 unravelling and I redo them.

Thanks a bunch!

 

[trinigal27]

I have started adding the names to the list, shall keep updating as time goes by.

 

[winnettag]

I would like to join!
I'm in braids now, so I'll post my starting pic in December.
I'll be alternating between individuals w/extensions and cornrows under a wig.

 

[GreenD]

Sign me up please!! And thanks for the official rules!! I think I'll be doing what Winnettag said. Wigging it in the fall/winter and in some form of braided style and/or braid out for the spring/summer.

 

[My-Foolish-Heart]

I'm in! I will post my length check photo sometime in December when I take out the braids I am currently in.

 

[trinigal27]

Shall be adding my starting pic in December. Right now my hair is braided (no extensions added).
PS. I have updated the challengers list, if you do not see your name on the list please let me know and I shall add you.

 

[onyxmin]

I am sooooo IN!!!! 2010 is braid year for me. Planning on stretching and then BC sometime in the Fall

 

[trinigal27]

I am sooooo IN!!!! 2010 is braid year for me. Planning on stretching and then BC sometime in the Fall

You are in. Have added you to the list.

 

[trinigal27]

Bumping so that the thread does not get lost.

 

[Firstborn2]

Bumping again

 

[SilverSurfer]

Count me in. I am currently in braids and will take this out at the end of this month so I'll post starting pictures then.

 

[Chameleonchick]

I would like to join. I have twists in now but the Beginning of Dec. I will have a start pic.

 

[jaded_faerie]

im in i'll post pics in january

 

[Neek-a-Nator]

I'm in please add me to the list, thanks. I'm looking forward to this and I need alot of support, lol. HHG ladies!!!!!

 

[silenttullip]

I'll join my braids will be put in this month I'll try to keep them in 2 months at a time and do a extension/non extension pattern.
oil scalp
massage
wash
infusium23
and braid spray