Black Hair Media Forum : Sew-In for a year on 4b hair? http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/ Tue, 21 May 2013 08:21:28 +0000 Sat, 16 Mar 2013 06:35:09 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 10.15 360 Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=353749 <![CDATA[Black Hair Media Forum]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com//forum_images/BHM_Logo_v5_Forum.jpg http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/ <![CDATA[Sew-In for a year on 4b hair? : I didn&#039;t do half of what...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/sewin-for-a-year-on-4b-hair_topic353749_post10213774.html#10213774 Author: Lux Cat
Subject: 353749
Posted: Mar 16 2013 at 6:35am

I didn't do half of what you did and I still experienced nice growth. I had posted a thread on it quite a while ago but since I haven't been really active on BHM, I can't find it.  Good luck! Get those 6-8 inches girl!]]> Sat, 16 Mar 2013 06:35:09 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/sewin-for-a-year-on-4b-hair_topic353749_post10213774.html#10213774 <![CDATA[Sew-In for a year on 4b hair? : I am currently using a weave as...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/sewin-for-a-year-on-4b-hair_topic353749_post10212151.html#10212151 Author: iyawo814
Subject: 353749
Posted: Mar 15 2013 at 1:09pm

I am currently using a weave as a protective style. And as many of the ladies mentioned, it is very important to keep your own hair moisturized underneath.
 
I have a color applicator bottle filled with leave-in conditioner and water. I squirt the solution between my tracks 2-3 times a week. I also wash and condition once a week. I am also using Jamaican Black Castor oil on my edges to prevent any thinning. 
 
HTH...Good Luck!! Wink
]]> Fri, 15 Mar 2013 13:09:24 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/sewin-for-a-year-on-4b-hair_topic353749_post10212151.html#10212151 <![CDATA[Sew-In for a year on 4b hair? : OP how has this worked for you?...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/sewin-for-a-year-on-4b-hair_topic353749_post10211355.html#10211355 Author: Scarletphoenix
Subject: 353749
Posted: Mar 14 2013 at 11:01pm

OP how has this worked for you? I am thinking of installing a upart wig with some leave out because I don't feel like fussing with a closure but will probably just order one and wear a upart wig with closure...just wanted to see how your growth was coming along]]> Thu, 14 Mar 2013 23:01:05 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/sewin-for-a-year-on-4b-hair_topic353749_post10211355.html#10211355 <![CDATA[Sew-In for a year on 4b hair? : And give you hair a break once...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/sewin-for-a-year-on-4b-hair_topic353749_post10093007.html#10093007 Author: ApppleBaum
Subject: 353749
Posted: Jan 23 2013 at 10:39am

And give you hair a break once in a while. Keep your ends trimmed. Keep your hair moisturized. Monitor your hair, I.e excessive shedding, dryness. ]]> Wed, 23 Jan 2013 10:39:19 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/sewin-for-a-year-on-4b-hair_topic353749_post10093007.html#10093007 <![CDATA[Sew-In for a year on 4b hair? : Remember to keep your braids moisturized...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/sewin-for-a-year-on-4b-hair_topic353749_post10092865.html#10092865 Author: ms.blue
Subject: 353749
Posted: Jan 23 2013 at 8:44am

Remember to keep your braids moisturized constantly....everything else sounds good.]]> Wed, 23 Jan 2013 08:44:30 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/sewin-for-a-year-on-4b-hair_topic353749_post10092865.html#10092865 <![CDATA[Sew-In for a year on 4b hair? : Thnx ladies! @legz don&#039;t...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/sewin-for-a-year-on-4b-hair_topic353749_post10092825.html#10092825 Author: shalafbabii
Subject: 353749
Posted: Jan 23 2013 at 7:57am

Thnx ladies! @legz don't be discouraged ! With the proper maintenance and retention methods, it will grow lady!]]> Wed, 23 Jan 2013 07:57:35 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/sewin-for-a-year-on-4b-hair_topic353749_post10092825.html#10092825 <![CDATA[Sew-In for a year on 4b hair? : I think it is a good idea. Just...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/sewin-for-a-year-on-4b-hair_topic353749_post10092096.html#10092096 Author: NARSAddict
Subject: 353749
Posted: Jan 22 2013 at 8:19pm

I think it is a good idea.  Just be mindful of the of the shed hairs that comes with it and you would be good to go.]]> Tue, 22 Jan 2013 20:19:57 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/sewin-for-a-year-on-4b-hair_topic353749_post10092096.html#10092096 <![CDATA[Sew-In for a year on 4b hair? : Yes a great way to grow out hair...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/sewin-for-a-year-on-4b-hair_topic353749_post10091822.html#10091822 Author: rell85
Subject: 353749
Posted: Jan 22 2013 at 5:51pm

Yes a great way to grow out hair just make sure you don't get frustrated when it's take down time spray your hair with conditioner and water in sections so you can detangle b4 you wash. ]]> Tue, 22 Jan 2013 17:51:35 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/sewin-for-a-year-on-4b-hair_topic353749_post10091822.html#10091822 <![CDATA[Sew-In for a year on 4b hair? : I have a budget so I wear hair...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/sewin-for-a-year-on-4b-hair_topic353749_post10091698.html#10091698 Author: ApppleBaum
Subject: 353749
Posted: Jan 22 2013 at 5:00pm

I have a budget so I wear hair from True Glory hair. It's pretty good to me. Easy to dye minimal shedding.

Edited by ApppleBaum - Jan 22 2013 at 5:01pm]]> Tue, 22 Jan 2013 17:00:39 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/sewin-for-a-year-on-4b-hair_topic353749_post10091698.html#10091698 <![CDATA[Sew-In for a year on 4b hair? : ApppleBaum wrote: I wore...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/sewin-for-a-year-on-4b-hair_topic353749_post10091670.html#10091670 Author: hairfanatic501
Subject: 353749
Posted: Jan 22 2013 at 4:55pm

Originally posted by ApppleBaum ApppleBaum wrote:

I wore a sew-in for a year. The only negative thing I can say about the sew-in is being that I had a leave out, that part of my hair became very brittal and eventually broke off and my edges thined because of the braiding. The rest of my hair that was protected by the sew in was very soft and curly. I used Tea Tree Mint Conditional (left it on all day) and washed with Morrocan Argan Oil Shampoo. Ultimately, I would call it a win-win. My next week, I'm going to get a lace closure to protect the front of my hair.
]]> Tue, 22 Jan 2013 16:55:38 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/sewin-for-a-year-on-4b-hair_topic353749_post10091670.html#10091670 <![CDATA[Sew-In for a year on 4b hair? : I&#039;m going to try full sew...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/sewin-for-a-year-on-4b-hair_topic353749_post10091621.html#10091621 Author: legzfordayz
Subject: 353749
Posted: Jan 22 2013 at 4:44pm

I'm going to try full sew ins for the rest of the year I just have to find some quality hair to invest in hopefully I can get to shoulder length by the end of the year right now I'm just at chin length :(]]> Tue, 22 Jan 2013 16:44:54 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/sewin-for-a-year-on-4b-hair_topic353749_post10091621.html#10091621 <![CDATA[Sew-In for a year on 4b hair? : I totally understand. With the...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/sewin-for-a-year-on-4b-hair_topic353749_post10091201.html#10091201 Author: ApppleBaum
Subject: 353749
Posted: Jan 22 2013 at 1:39pm

I totally understand. With the birth of my daughter, I could not manage my hair at the hair salon every week. So I decided going natural may be a little easier especially wearing protective styles. ]]> Tue, 22 Jan 2013 13:39:12 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/sewin-for-a-year-on-4b-hair_topic353749_post10091201.html#10091201 <![CDATA[Sew-In for a year on 4b hair? : @appplebaum wow! That&#039;s great...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/sewin-for-a-year-on-4b-hair_topic353749_post10091191.html#10091191 Author: shalafbabii
Subject: 353749
Posted: Jan 22 2013 at 1:34pm

@appplebaum wow! That's great .. Took me a year and a half to get to CBL but my regimen was thrown off so much by experimenting with my newly natural hair. I'm really trying to crack down and get on a healthy hair journey this year to see if I can gain another 6 inches or more.]]> Tue, 22 Jan 2013 13:34:14 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/sewin-for-a-year-on-4b-hair_topic353749_post10091191.html#10091191 <![CDATA[Sew-In for a year on 4b hair? : I didn&#039;t take before and...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/sewin-for-a-year-on-4b-hair_topic353749_post10091165.html#10091165 Author: ApppleBaum
Subject: 353749
Posted: Jan 22 2013 at 1:21pm

I didn't take before and afters. But I cut all my hair off January 2012 and By December it was shoulder length. I conditioned it. Let my hair breath for a week between weaves and kept going. ]]> Tue, 22 Jan 2013 13:21:22 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/sewin-for-a-year-on-4b-hair_topic353749_post10091165.html#10091165 <![CDATA[Sew-In for a year on 4b hair? : @appplebaum and @thebombdotkom...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/sewin-for-a-year-on-4b-hair_topic353749_post10091161.html#10091161 Author: shalafbabii
Subject: 353749
Posted: Jan 22 2013 at 1:17pm

@appplebaum and @thebombdotkom do y'all have pictures of your hair growth with sew-ins?]]> Tue, 22 Jan 2013 13:17:13 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/sewin-for-a-year-on-4b-hair_topic353749_post10091161.html#10091161 <![CDATA[Sew-In for a year on 4b hair? : Sounds good to me! Sew-ins have...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/sewin-for-a-year-on-4b-hair_topic353749_post10091158.html#10091158 Author: thebombdotkom
Subject: 353749
Posted: Jan 22 2013 at 1:14pm

Sounds good to me! Sew-ins have been the best protective style for me. I've kept them in non-stop for over a year and I've experienced tremendous growth.]]> Tue, 22 Jan 2013 13:14:04 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/sewin-for-a-year-on-4b-hair_topic353749_post10091158.html#10091158 <![CDATA[Sew-In for a year on 4b hair? : I appreciate the advice and support...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/sewin-for-a-year-on-4b-hair_topic353749_post10091142.html#10091142 Author: shalafbabii
Subject: 353749
Posted: Jan 22 2013 at 12:55pm

I appreciate the advice and support ladies!! I will be getting it done tomorrow... Trying to get to healthy APL by August 2013. Wish me luck!]]> Tue, 22 Jan 2013 12:55:33 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/sewin-for-a-year-on-4b-hair_topic353749_post10091142.html#10091142 <![CDATA[Sew-In for a year on 4b hair? : It sounds good to me. Your doing...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/sewin-for-a-year-on-4b-hair_topic353749_post10091134.html#10091134 Author: sugabanana
Subject: 353749
Posted: Jan 22 2013 at 12:49pm

It sounds good to me. Your doing the right steps while the hair is out. You just have to make sure you keep it moisturized. If that's your pic in your avi with the colored hair then you definitely have to keep it extra  moisturized. I found that using an Onion mask stops shedding. I was using the mega-tex for a while and kept shedding. I blended 1 onion and rubbed it all over my scalp and slept with a plastic bag over my head and I kid you not, not 1 hair on the comb. HTH.]]> Tue, 22 Jan 2013 12:49:11 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/sewin-for-a-year-on-4b-hair_topic353749_post10091134.html#10091134 <![CDATA[Sew-In for a year on 4b hair? : I wore a sew-in for a year....]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/sewin-for-a-year-on-4b-hair_topic353749_post10091131.html#10091131 Author: ApppleBaum
Subject: 353749
Posted: Jan 22 2013 at 12:47pm

I wore a sew-in for a year. The only negative thing I can say about the sew-in is being that I had a leave out, that part of my hair became very brittal and eventually broke off and my edges thined because of the braiding. The rest of my hair that was protected by the sew in was very soft and curly. I used Tea Tree Mint Conditional (left it on all day) and washed with Morrocan Argan Oil Shampoo. Ultimately, I would call it a win-win. My next week, I'm going to get a lace closure to protect the front of my hair. ]]> Tue, 22 Jan 2013 12:47:57 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/sewin-for-a-year-on-4b-hair_topic353749_post10091131.html#10091131 <![CDATA[Sew-In for a year on 4b hair? : I was wondering if you ladies...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/sewin-for-a-year-on-4b-hair_topic353749_post10091115.html#10091115 Author: shalafbabii
Subject: 353749
Posted: Jan 22 2013 at 12:40pm

I was wondering if you ladies could advise me on something. I will be wearing my natural hair protected all in year in order to retain length. I was wondering if it was safe to use sew in extensions as my go to protective style?
I will be in back to back installs, 6-10 weeks each. My braid pattern will not be tight because i have a sensitive scalp. I will be washing every three weeks with shampoo and co washing weekly or as needed. I will have very minimal leave out just to cover the tracks so that I can wear the hair in a bun or ponytail. I will also get a protein treatment done every 8-10 weeks I ensure my hair stays strong.
Is this a good regimen for healthy hair growth?]]> Tue, 22 Jan 2013 12:40:58 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/sewin-for-a-year-on-4b-hair_topic353749_post10091115.html#10091115