jprayze
Well-Known Member
Let us know how long it takes to roll!
HIDE THE HEAT: SUMMER 2013 CHALLENGE
- Thread starter AlliCat
- Start date
Let us know how long it takes to roll!
Tatilove
Active Member
U can doooo it. I'll be 12 week this saturday and I'm not planning on doing one until september... I don't know if I'll wait for the end of september or even early october. If I start having breakage before that, then I'll relax.
Coconut oil keeps my new grows really soft. I usually do a pre shampoo with hemp oil EVOO and EVCO, then after rincing off the conditioner I apply some EVCO and give my hair a final cold rince for like 5-10 secs. It works wonderrrrssss for both my new growth and the rest of my hair.
Thanks Tatilove
Today I took down my braids that have been in for exactly 5 weeks. It took an hour to take down the braids and do a quick shed hair removal with a wide tooth comb. Then another 30 mins to detangle more thoroughly with Komaza leave-in and a smaller comb. I did encounter a few matted spots which I gently and patiently worked through. Currently deep conditioning with Silicon Mix Bambu (tons of slip) then will do a protein treatment after. I'm approaching 4 months post and although I could stretch longer I might cut it early due to some events coming up.
Today I took down my braids that have been in for exactly 5 weeks. It took an hour to take down the braids and do a quick shed hair removal with a wide tooth comb. Then another 30 mins to detangle more thoroughly with Komaza leave-in and a smaller comb. I did encounter a few matted spots which I gently and patiently worked through. Currently deep conditioning with Silicon Mix Bambu (tons of slip) then will do a protein treatment after. I'm approaching 4 months post and although I could stretch longer I might cut it early due to some events coming up.
ronie
Well-Known Member
Only 6 weeks left ladies. I think I might have to cut my challenge short though. On August 31st I have to be at an event where I would love to wear my hair straight. I am still thinking of an alternative heat free style, maybe a weave. I got curl formers, but I am so lazy to set my hair on them.
Honestly, at my length I will look better with curly hair anyways, lol. I guess I will have to be playing around with my hair o find a nice do. And off to YouTube as well.
Honestly, at my length I will look better with curly hair anyways, lol. I guess I will have to be playing around with my hair o find a nice do. And off to YouTube as well.
jerseyhaircare
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I permed my hair this weekend-was 16 weeks post. It's nice to see the progress-getting very close to APL (about an inch off). Plan is to enjoy the hair till today and go back to bunning- most likely 5-6 x a week to protect the length. DH is very excited about the length. Definitely will cowash my hair today and do a light protein treatment this weekend. Good hair practices do work.
jprayze
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Hair today
http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showpost.php?p=18842641&postcount=6508
Waiting for make my braid appt for next weekend! These braids (twists) will take me through the end of the challenge.
http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showpost.php?p=18842641&postcount=6508
Waiting for make my braid appt for next weekend! These braids (twists) will take me through the end of the challenge.
ronie
Well-Known Member
Hope i can too. Working hard to resist.
ronie please fight the urge! End of the challenge is just around the corner. Think of how healthy your hair will look after the first flat iron in months
Just a little update.. I relaxed my hair last night at almost 4 months post. I was dealing with extreme matting issues (left cornrows in too long) but I worked through it and my relaxer came out well. Length check pics coming at then end of this challenge.. I'm even hiding the length from myself lol. No heat means back in a wig
growbaby
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I know I can stick this challenge out till the end! Due to the fact I no longer own a flat iron (mine broke in May and I've yet to purchase another) and because I haven't blow dried my hair in over 9 months I've decided to wait until my next relaxer to straighten. That will most likely be in October.
I've decided to wait until my next relaxer to straighten. That will most likely be in October.New plan, I'm gonna do my relaxer at the end of our challenge! 5 more weeks
Can't believe there's only a month left as of Friday
nyunyu
New Member
Hey girlies, well so far so good, no heat at all for the summer, and I don't miss it at all! Yay! It's been a challenge figuring out how to brush the air dried hair without breakage, I have to though or I get lots of tangles and SSKs, my hair strands are so fine and light that's why I guess. Moisture moisture moisture has helped me a lot, and funny enuff it's Like i can see the true state of my hair after air drying so I have a better idea of just how much moisture and protein it needs. I'm gonna buy some cassia online, maybe that il made my hair a it smoother and stronger and easier to manage after air drying? Worth a try. Hope y'all have/are having a great week!
jprayze
Well-Known Member
Getting twists installed Saturday for the last stretch!
Heat free is really helped my curls come to life
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Heat free is really helped my curls come to life
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NaturalBeauty<3
New Member
Haven't checked in since the beginning! Still heat free tho. No heat since the end of March. My goal was 6 months no heat, but now I'm leaning towards a year. I'll still length check at the end of the challenge, no matter what I decide.
ronie
Well-Known Member
Thanks for bumping this growbaby cause I have been looking at blow out twistout tutorials all weekend. I was getting weak, lol. But I found that if my hair is stretched out ( airdried in braids) my twistout can give me enough hang time and be really fluffy.
Tonight I am resuming my night life so I'm trying a braid out on dry stretched out hair. Will post pictures if it comes out right, lol.
Tonight I am resuming my night life so I'm trying a braid out on dry stretched out hair. Will post pictures if it comes out right, lol.
growbaby
Well-Known Member
We'll be waiting for those pics!
jprayze
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growbaby
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LOVE! They look great
kinky curlygenie
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Slowly found myself eanting to straighten so I put my hair into crochet braids although I am looking for my next hairstyle after just one week. I glad I did cz I wouldve straightens the heck outta my hair when I take these out I will have to do a length check. Im not very good at doing them on my own I always get the angle wrong but il have a good try lol. I'll be back. ........
Rozlewis
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For maximum length, health and thickness retention I won’t be using my flat iron this summer. Anyone want to join? The rule is super simple: no use of direct heat between June 21st to September 21st. Blow dryers on the cool setting, steamers, hooded dryers, heating caps, steam rollers are all OK because the heat is indirect
Disclaimer: This challenge is not for the faint of heart as there are NO heat passes. Let’s see who can make it to the end, it will be tough but well worth it: we can retain between 1.5 to 3 inches
If you’re in just write your no-heat regimen then post with daily updates or as often as you can (pictures are completely optional). Updates can be about anything – your HFSOTD (heat-free style of the day), what you co-washed with, product reviews, air drying technique etc;
Natural, relaxed, transitioning, texlaxed, newbies - ALL welcome to join!!
AlliCat, I am interested in joining. I dont plan to use heat till December 20th. My regimen:
Pre-poo - 1x per week with 30 minutes under my heating cap
Wash - 1x per week
Co-wash - 1x per week
DC - 1x per week with steam
Air dry and bun or roller set
I am ready. Thanks for letting me join.
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