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

[HairPleezeGrow]

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 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.

Thanks! those head wraps are cute!

 

[HairPleezeGrow]

Is it too late to join?

Welcome!

 

[HairPleezeGrow]

Still going strong with my sew in! It poured yesterday morning while I was out and needless to say my leave out curled itself right up lol. I just pinned that ish up and kept it moving.

 

[ms.blue]

Thanks HairPleezeGrow. I'm getting my sew in tomorrow. I'm going to do this until the summer of 2015 hopefully.

 

[Brwnbeauti]

I think I may do this. My cousin, who finished cosmetology school in NC, was gracious enough to sew my weave in for free and did a damn good job! She asked me to bring my hair and to come to the shop when I got there and she'd hook me up. You think I didn't? She washed,deep conditioned, trimmed my ends, blew it out lightly and proceeded to cornrow. The women in the shop were impressed because they were asking why am I getting a weave when I have so much hair. It was in the 100s temperature wise and my hair had shrunken prior to, so.... I used my Extensions Plus Zig Zag Curly and I am impressed. She is my new weave hairstylist. Of course, I will be a paying one. It took four hours and I am extremely happy. ETA: I forgot to mention that I will be travelling to NC to get my hair done by her, and that I spray my scalp with nu gro moisturizing spray. I use mixed chicks leave in on this hair when wet. I have no problems with my edges in terms if breakage, as I keep them moisturized as well. I've had my weave for three weeks now and already have close to an inch. I plan to wear it until October. I will rock them for a year until my natural hair grows to mid back length! HHG

Where in NC? I'm in SC and will drive for a good affordable weave.

 

[Brwnbeauti]

I'd like to join. I'll do 4-6 weeks at a time (If I continue to self-install) for the remainder of my year transition. Will come back later to post my stats.

 

[Adiatasha]

Ladies/

I'm taking a sew in out after three months tonight...


Can I just do the terressentials mud wash? Or do I need to clarify first?

 

[HairPleezeGrow]

Ladies/

I'm taking a sew in out after three months tonight...

Can I just do the terressentials mud wash? Or do I need to clarify first?

I would clarify just to make sure you get everything. If you don't have any build up just use the mud wash.

 

[mzpurp]

Current length or starting pic: Collar bone length

Challenge goal: APL

Length of time commitment: (3 months, 6 months, 9 months): 3 months but may extend longer

Weave style/install hair: Full sew-in w/ closure (Studio4HairATL 14" Brazilian Curly Closure, 16", and 2 18" bundles)

Weave regimen: Oil scalp and perimeter weekly, wash hair every 2 or 3 weeks. Keep hair moisturized underneath weave.

Your top weave tip: (any insights you want to share if you've successfully retained length with weaves in the past): Make sure your braids aren't too tight under install and keep your hair moisturized.

Date of install: 10/09/14.

Thoughts on this hair so far: I like it, nice and soft, minimal shedding. The only thing I don't really like is the closure. Its like it's curly hair but not the same as the curly. The hair feels kind of dry, so I may take it off before I leave for my trip this weekend, still deciding on that.

 

[mzpurp]

Current length or starting pic: Collar bone length

Challenge goal: APL

Length of time commitment: (3 months, 6 months, 9 months): 3 months but may extend longer

Weave style/install hair: Full sew-in w/ closure (Studio4HairATL 14" Brazilian Curly Closure, 16", and 2 18" bundles)

Weave regimen: Oil scalp and perimeter weekly, wash hair every 2 or 3 weeks. Keep hair moisturized underneath weave.

Your top weave tip: (any insights you want to share if you've successfully retained length with weaves in the past): Make sure your braids aren't too tight under install and keep your hair moisturized.

Date of install: 10/09/14.

Thoughts on this hair so far: I like it, nice and soft, minimal shedding. The only thing I don't really like is the closure. It's my first time wearing a closure so this is new to me. The hair of the closure is curly hair but not the same as the curly bundles. The hair feels kind of dry, so I may take it off before I leave for my trip this weekend, still deciding on that.

Pic of my hair the day after I got it done. I put this headband around my head because I was being lazy and didn't want to fool with the closure lol!

 

[Smiley79]

Checking in....thinking of taking my install out this week though. Unfortunately, I can't find anyone to do an install with closure, down here in S. Fla, who isn't charging $175 or more. smh.

 

[Bun Mistress]

So instal out Im grazing nsl/mbl. May be full by the end of the year. Ends look good. Will try for pics later today

 

[ceecy29]

I'm in!!! Got my sew-in on 10/9/2014

What's an easy way to post photos? It's been a while!!!

 

[Adiatasha]

Took my 14 week sew in out...

So much shed hair..

 

[HairPleezeGrow]

This is going to be an interesting night...

 

[HairPleezeGrow]

Here's how my set came out...Excuse the no makeup face y'all. I haven't separated them and probably won't bc i want the style to last. I will let them come apart on there own.



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[ImanAdero]

Took my 14 week sew in out... So much shed hair..

Wooooooooooo!!!! You probably got some awesome growth!

 

[loulou82]

I'm in!!! Got my sew-in on 10/9/2014

What's an easy way to post photos? It's been a while!!!

ceecy29
I was just about to ask you about your install. Deets on the hair please.

I upload the file as an attachment from my desktop.

 

[ceecy29]

Current length or starting pic:

See attached pics

Challenge goal:

Retain all that I grow. Get to MBL and beyond.

Length of time commitment: (3 months, 6 months, 9 months)

I plan to go for as long as I can stand it and afford. I'll start with 6 months and see how my hair does.

Weave style/install hair:

Kinky curly, mostly hair that looks like mine and blends well. For my current install, I have in hair from curlzworld. But I'm saving up for some onychair. I decided to start out with something cheaper and see if I can deal.

Loving my install so far. It looks like my real hair and blends so well. Picture #3 is the hair freshly installed with out manipulation. I currently have it styled in a twist out.

Weave regimen:

Moisturize every 2 days with califia moisturizing spray and oil with the komaza oil I have on hand. Wash and dc with diluted shampoo & conditioner every 2 weeks. Take down and re-install every 2 months. My stylist will reassess upon take down and determine if I need to trim.

Your top weave tip: (any insights you want to share if you've successfully retained length with weaves in the past)

Give me a few months

 

[ceecy29]

I have a little bit of hair left out in front.

 

[HairPleezeGrow]

I have a little bit of hair left out in front.

This looks so real. Very pretty

 

[ceecy29]

This looks so real. Very pretty

Thank you, HPG! This is partly why it took me so long to take the plunge. I wanted a close enough match.

 

[Brwnbeauti]

Starting pic



Challenge goal:
Transitioning so I don't have a length goal, just to protect for a while

Length of time commitment:
9 months if I can find nice hair and/or a good beautician
(3 months, 6 months, 9 months)

Weave style/install hair:
Right now I have que bohemian curl- 12$ a pack





Weave regimen
Spray with diluted conditioner daily, jbco on my edges daily, oil on my scalp ever over day, not sure how I'll wash.


Your top weave tip:
Never done a weave regimen for growth, but probably not to forget your real hair.

(any insights you want to share if you've successfully retained length with weaves in the past)

 

[HairPleezeGrow]

Starting pic

Challenge goal:
Transitioning so I don't have a length goal, just to protect for a while

Length of time commitment:
9 months if I can find nice hair and/or a good beautician
(3 months, 6 months, 9 months)

Weave style/install hair:
Right now I have que bohemian curl- 12$ a pack

Weave regimen
Spray with diluted conditioner daily, jbco on my edges daily, oil on my scalp ever over day, not sure how I'll wash.

Your top weave tip:
Never done a weave regimen for growth, but probably not to forget your real hair.

(any insights you want to share if you've successfully retained length with weaves in the past)

This is a very cute install.

 

[loulou82]

Great texture match ceecy29 and you're right, our hair looks very similar.

 

[Rocky91]

I'm so busy. I'm an awful challenge host HPG, get outta my head! I was musing on a flexi set after my wash and DC but at 10 pm I was like nah son. Yours looks great!

Welcome to all new challengers!

 

[ImanAdero]

Officially decided on 8 weeks.

I might try to turn this hair into a wig though... I just need to watch YouTube.

I think I'm gonna rejoin yall come March or so... Maybe earlier with a bob. Definitely want a cute bob.

 

[Adiatasha]

Wooooooooooo!!!! You probably got some awesome growth!

I did But I need a trim. Do I have to get it straightened to get a trim?

 

[HairPleezeGrow]

I'm so busy. I'm an awful challenge host HPG, get outta my head! I was musing on a flexi set after my wash and DC but at 10 pm I was like nah son. Yours looks great!

Welcome to all new challengers!

Thanks...girl you could've done the set and it would have been dry by now lol.

 

[HairPleezeGrow]

I did But I need a trim. Do I have to get it straightened to get a trim?

No you don't if you can find a stylist who trims natural hair. You could always do a blowout to get a trim. What ever you do make sure they only do a trim and not a major cut. Scissor happy stylist are the debil.