3 Months of Protective Styles - A Thread Revived

nakialovesshoes · Jul 1, 2010

This is the link to the original thread/challenge: http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=322481

I don't want this to get too complicated because as the poster I don't have time to take names or keep up with who's participating & who's not. So this really isn't an official challenge.

All I ask is, if you decide to be a part of this, that you try & post one picture per week of a protective style that you are wearing. The (unofficial) challenge can start Monday, July 5 & run through Sunday, October 3.

Also, if you would like to, it would be nice to give some of your resources as it pertains to protective styles: i.e. your favorite YT tutorials, your favorite online/IRL hair candy retailers, etc.

It would also be nice if we posted before & after pics so that we can see the progress made from 3 months of hiding our hair but it's not mandatory.

If we can keep this thread alive for the next 3 months, maybe we can take 2 weeks off & start up again mid-October. I'll come back & post my 1st pic on Monday.

I Am So Blessed · Jul 1, 2010

WOW, RIGHT ON TIME! as you can see in my siggy, that i already started and set my dates LOL, got my bun already READY. I have about 50 different flowers to go with them. THANKS OP!

nakialovesshoes · Jul 1, 2010

^^I've been eyeing that bun - don't you want to do a YT tutorial for the style challenged. You have really long hair - I have some YT faves that I think you'll like if you aren't already subscribed.

NaturalPath · Jul 1, 2010

Ive been waiting sooo long for this :laugh:

I will officially start on Monday and take a pic

wavezncurlz · Jul 1, 2010

subbing and participating. I really loved the old thread.
I don't have any before pictures with it straight and curly it shrinks so much. I am MBL still but closing in on WL. My protective style this week is my spin pin buns (siggie). I"ll post more when we start on Monday.

CrissieD · Jul 1, 2010

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU.
Obviously I will be joining. I guess I can allow myself a few days of w & g until then

Ignore the rolls. Thats a whole different challenge :grin:

nakialovesshoes · Jul 1, 2010

CrissieD said:
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU.
Obviously I will be joining. I guess I can allow myself a few days of w & g until then
Ignore the rolls. Thats a whole different challenge

Somebody's almost BSL. :yep:

Rossy2010 · Jul 1, 2010

im in i will post pics later.

CrissieD · Jul 1, 2010

nakialovesshoes said:
Somebody's almost BSL.

Girrrrl I've been chasing it for MONTHS

nakialovesshoes · Jul 1, 2010

Before I forget, Wavezncurlz, your siggy pics make me want to touch the screen. Your hair looks so soft & luxurious. :drunk:

Here's a length shot I took a few days ago. My hopes is that after a trim (& maybe a touch-up on my curl if I don't decide to transition - but that's a whole 'nother topic), I will be full MBL at the end of this 3 month stint.

This is the bun I have in today. Some call it the Southern Tease Bun. Here's a link to a YT tutorial for it. I have my ends in a black baggy, moisturized with S-Curl. Sorry about the pic quality. DH has the camera & I had to use my Blackberry.

SouthernBeauty · Jul 1, 2010

Count me in!!! I need to do more protective styling bc I think these wash n gos are not helping my progress!!

nakialovesshoes · Jul 3, 2010

Today's bun:

I just pulled it back into a pony. Then I took another elastic and placed it at the end of my pony. I took the end of the pony & folded it under for a mini bob look. Not the greatest but it served its purpose.

lilsparkle825 · Jul 3, 2010

Awesome thread.

You already know I'm trying to be in the same PS (this sew-in) till the end of September, but I need ideas for after it comes out.

Stalk mode activated :look:

sunshinegirl502 · Jul 3, 2010

wavezncurlz, your hair is so gorgeous. I'm working on MBL.

Nakialovesshoes, thanks so much for the challenge. I look forward to it.

divachyk · Jul 3, 2010

i'm in for the wrong reasons....ACNE. oh yeah, it would be awesome to have my hair grow too. but for now, this face has gots'ta get under control.

i definitely need some good, visual (YT tutorials) ideas on how to keep from getting damaged hair from PS for 3 months. since i lack creativity, the same styles will be used, thus placing strain in the same areas which is not good.

thehairmaverick · Jul 3, 2010

divachyk said:

i'm in for the wrong reasons....ACNE. oh yeah, it would be awesome to have my hair grow too. but for now, this face has gots'ta get under control.

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divachyk said:
i definitely need some good, visual (YT tutorials) ideas on how to keep from getting damaged hair from PS for 3 months. since i lack creativity, the same styles will be used, thus placing strain in the same areas which is not good.

Girl I've been there before! I completely understand, that's one reason why I will be in twists or braid extensions for a while...

I'm in! :yep:

grow · Jul 3, 2010

great thread! the ps's have helped my hair tremendously and with the summer heat, i think it's the best way to style and grow at the same time! so yes, please count me in!

here's a starting picture of a baggy bun style i like doing with big flowers!
like AdoraAdora24, i have dozens and dozens because the fitst thing i did when i figured out these styles work, was go get tools to make them look nice, too!

i'll post other pics as i take them.

hhg ladies!

nakialovesshoes · Jul 3, 2010

divachyk said:
i'm in for the wrong reasons....ACNE. oh yeah, it would be awesome to have my hair grow too. but for now, this face has gots'ta get under control.

i definitely need some good, visual (YT tutorials) ideas on how to keep from getting damaged hair from PS for 3 months. since i lack creativity, the same styles will be used, thus placing strain in the same areas which is not good.

Here are some that I have favorited:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tr90_ymEtXA&playnext_from=TL&videos=Qsi1KIJjBGs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rk_byfrpMtk&playnext_from=TL&videos=Qsi1KIJjBGs - this lady is from Japan, I think. She is one of my faves. She has some great videos. Of course if your hair isn't as long as hers, you may have to improvise.
LHCF's own Sparklingflame. I've tried this but I think that I don't have enough volume or maybe it's better if your hair is natural - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GfjwGutIOzQ&playnext_from=TL&videos=Qsi1KIJjBGs
another one of my faves - she'll be the reason I transition again - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C2bbyTYG98o&playnext_from=TL&videos=Qsi1KIJjBGs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pKVAphorQSA&playnext_from=TL&videos=lVX3iZBy3tQ
I forget which LHCF member this is but I've tried this one & like it - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rmR_rk1qv0Y&playnext_from=TL&videos=4FztOSyt3VE
Of course a lot of people are familiar with Kimmaytube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uj9sQH8K96s&playnext_from=TL&videos=vXTy-OgX9xQ
This is more of a formal style. One of these days I'm going to try it: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3rv8bIfol0Y&playnext_from=TL&videos=BQ9O68r7CGk
I don't know about spending $49.95 for a DVD but I would be willing to go in with maybe 10 other ladies & bootleg a copy. Pretend I didn't type that. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=77xLB4N-54c&playnext_from=TL&videos=_Vpyc6miKeE

So that's it for now. If you go to youtube, you can search "updos", "buns", "protective hairstyles", etc. Please as you find good tutorials, share.

nakialovesshoes · Jul 5, 2010

Okay ladies, where are your pics? I was lazy today & my bun reflect just that. My inspiration was this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rmR_rk1qv0Y&playnext_from=TL&videos=4FztOSyt3VE - mine isn't airdried - in fact it's quite wet with S-Curl so it's definitely not as nice as the one in the video. But it served it's purpose.

Looking forward to seeing some other pics.

charmtreese · Jul 5, 2010

I'm in! My hair is air drying right now, so I will post my protective style pic tomorrow!

Miss AJ · Jul 5, 2010

Perfect timing! I JUST decided that after my 4th of July fro I was gonna PS for the remainder of the year. I had to do some maintenance and now I'm back to full NL hoping for full SL at the end of the year. I actually have some pics so here we go:

This is my Independence Day picked out, slightly pulled back afro:

This is the set of twists I did this morning, flat twists with bantu knotted ends and 2 strands in the back:

And I'll be back to post my flat ironed hair as soon as Sprint stops being retarded.

Miss AJ · Jul 5, 2010

I tried to edit my previous post but i guess im not smarter than the board lol. Here's my flat ironed hair combed back and with a headband:

wavezncurlz · Jul 7, 2010

thanks everyone for the compliments.
Nakia - your styles are so creative. I'm going to have to steal!LOL

Here's my style this week:

nakialovesshoes · Jul 7, 2010

^^Directions, please WNC, I want to copy this one. I'm going to try & remember to take a pic of the one I have today.

Maybe when we post our buns, we could give a very brief tutorial for those that may be interested in copying our style, if y'all don't mind. If you do mind, please just post anyway & we'll try & figure it out. I don't want anyone to not post b/c I'm asking too much.

LaidBak · Jul 7, 2010

I'm glad this idea was revived. I have been rocking a fake bun all summer. I only take my hair down on the weekends (sometimes).

wavezncurlz · Jul 7, 2010

nakialovesshoes said:
^^Directions, please WNC, I want to copy this one. I'm going to try & remember to take a pic of the one I have today.

Maybe when we post our buns, we could give a very brief tutorial for those that may be interested in copying our style, if y'all don't mind. If you do mind, please just post anyway & we'll try & figure it out. I don't want anyone to not post b/c I'm asking too much.

Ok - Good idea! This one is easy
Make a ponytail on side or in back of your head (kinda low). Separate your ponytail into two sections and make two twists. Flip the twists up and pin with a clip. I've also done the same thing with more twists (like 4-6 smaller ones in one ponytail) and a different clippie:

my

NaturalPath · Jul 7, 2010

Attempt at a faux bob. This is a protective style because my ends are secured at the nape.

wavezncurlz · Jul 7, 2010

It's so dagonne hot here ya'll. I have my girls protective stylin' too - LOL

wavezncurlz · Jul 7, 2010

cute mane attraxion!
Keep em coming girls.

nakialovesshoes · Jul 7, 2010

Mane_Attraxion said:
Attempt at a faux bob. This is a protective style because my ends are secured at the nape.

http://img38.imageshack.us/i/bobsb.jpg/

That came out cute. Did you get the idea from YT?

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