itismehmmkay
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Starting pics
NO heat challenge 1/1/12 to 1/1/13
- Thread starter Je Ne Sais Quoi
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MissAlinaRose
New Member
Can I get down with the challenge too? I committed myself to a heat fast after straightening for Thanksgiving and this would be perfect!
ProductJunkie
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OMG MissAlinaRose I LOVE YOUR BLOG! And you HAIR! I was laying in bed feeling sorry for myself (don't feel well) But now I'm off to wash detangle and try your twist out! OMG it is so shiny and just soft and moisturized looking! I wish I could come to your house and get my hair done....
*okay hair stalking moment over*
MissAlinaRose
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Aww thank you so much sweetie! I appreciate it very much.
nakialovesshoes
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Wanted to post some starting pics. I took these today. I am 1 month post my BC. I will be PSing with plaits under wigs & headwraps & I may occasionally get tree braids/full head weaves during this challenge. See you guys at the finish line!
itismehmmkay
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lol I ain't gone be in there afterall
sugarwater
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I'm in!
Poohbear
Fearfully Wonderfully Made
Wow! Good challenge. And good thing you started this thread early before the new year. I'll have to think about this one. I have been going back and forth with using heat and not using heat. I feel like my hair does better with heat. However, I have figured out a no heat regimen for my hair, but not sure if I'm willing to go through with it for a whole year. I get quite bored with my hair quickly. But I'll see once I think on it.
I have taken a good 3 months to think about this challenge and I'm going to give a try! I can't believe I'm saying this! :covereyes
However, I believe my frequent use of the flat iron has hindered my length retention over the years. Plus, after seeing how Ms Lala's hair has taken off in length after she stopped using heat and keeping her hair in twists, I am convinced. Plus, there are several other women who retained length by keeping their hair in twists without heat over the years. I wish I had listened to them and stopped fooling with my hair.
As of right now, I haven't used heat since September. So I'll see if I reap the benefits from not using it for a whole year.
I'll be back in January to post a starting picture.
Iluvsmuhgrass
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I'm in.
MissAlinaRose
New Member
Forever in Bloom
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I may have to leave this challenge before it even starts 
I don't really feel like flat ironing my hair at all before the end of the year, but I am sure the urge will hit me sometime in the Spring...
Plus, the last time I straightened was on November 28, 2010
Yeah, I'm accurate like that.
Technically, I've already done my year and I'm happy I made it this far.
I may not straighten. Who knows? I just re-joined a gym, so I plan on sweating a lot and getting in shape. It may be the last thing on my mind.
I wish you all the best of luck. If I can hold out for a year and stay in protective styles, I know you all can handle a few months being heat free
I don't really feel like flat ironing my hair at all before the end of the year, but I am sure the urge will hit me sometime in the Spring...
Plus, the last time I straightened was on November 28, 2010
Yeah, I'm accurate like that.
Technically, I've already done my year and I'm happy I made it this far.
I may not straighten. Who knows? I just re-joined a gym, so I plan on sweating a lot and getting in shape. It may be the last thing on my mind.
I wish you all the best of luck. If I can hold out for a year and stay in protective styles, I know you all can handle a few months being heat free
Ronnieaj
New Member
After giving this more thought, I think that I shall not straighten until my 5-year anniversary in March 2013!!! Bwahahahahaha! I haven't blowdried since July 2011, and haven't flatironed since April 2011. This would be almost 2 full years sans flatiron, and close to that sans blowdrying. My hair is doing the happy dance .
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Poohbear
Fearfully Wonderfully Made
MissAlinaRose - Thanks! I sure hope my hair will thrive from it... One day my hair can achieve the length and thickness in your avatar. You have some beautiful hair!!!
MissAlinaRose
New Member
Je Ne Sais Quoi
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Bumping. Final days ladies. Get ready 
I'm contemplating straightening my hair one more time but i doubt I will.
I'm contemplating straightening my hair one more time but i doubt I will.
JustGROWwithIt
New Member
Nothing is changing in my regimen so I am excited for it to begin!
ProductJunkie
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Starting pics!!
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TriniStarr
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I was thinking about doing something like this a couple of weeks ago. WAIT, we can use a hooded dryer right? B/c i wash and set my hair upper a hooded dryer every Sunday. If it is ok to use a hooded dryer for this challenge, than sign me up. I will post pics later.
melisandre
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Here is my starting pic, taken today.
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Je Ne Sais Quoi
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Let's get it!
Evolving78
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what about needed to straighten for trims? i rarely use heating tools anyway, but i am relaxed. i can't see myself trimming my hair curls or twists? i would have to wait until my hair is long enough to roll with big enough rollers to get a straighter set and roller wrap?
Leeda.the.Paladin
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I'm going to be lurking, I'll be doing 6 months, don't think I can hang for a year. Good luck ladies!!
ladyscorpian14
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I'm in! Quick question was is your thoughts on hair steamers?
Ronnieaj
New Member
@TriniStarr, @shortdub78 and ladyscorpian14, no to hooded dryers for anything other than DC (we had to push for that!), no to straightening for trims, yes to steamers.
Je Ne Sais Quoi
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Ronnieaj
New Member
Thanks Ronnie! I was tied up in the laker game
And if I had access to the Laker game here in VA, I would've been tied up in it too!
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