HARDCore Protective Style Challenge - Part Deux

Did a random 3am co-wash. (I needed it) Just finished up right now

Co-washed w/ V05 Champagne Kiss
Rinse with Victoria's Secret Healthy & Hydrated conditioner

learning that the same problem spot I had when i was relaxed is still a problem spot, it is also the spot where my scalp gets sore. It's more of an annoyance than a problem at this point, I am not getting any extra breakage or shedding because of it.

I used KC Knot Today as a leave-in on damp hair, so I will see how it comes out.

I really don't have that long for it to dry as I gotta be out the house at 8AM. I know it won't be fully dry by then so I will be wearing my scarf to class to take my final


Random: I took a pic with my hair fully washed, pre-leave-in. It seems like I am so mixed textured it's not funny but either way from a far it looks largely 4b/c. I thought my hair was mostly 4a but indeed I was wrong. Loving my hair either way.

mskraizy wrote: Wow Heavy, sorry to hear about the mishap with the wash'n go. I hate that too, but I found if I run my hair under water and finger detangle it, it's not really that hard to detangle thoroughly afterwards. I just don't do them cause I hate first day hair, but the other days are okay. lol Glad to hear about your homemade gel! Is it flaxseed gel? @littlebabybug, your hair is GORGEOUS. Love the coils, I may try your finger wrap method cause the comb didn't work for me. My hair would start shrinking up the minute I came down and to make it even more ironic, my coils wouldn't hold...? They would loosen a lot at the roots and the ends with hold and my curls (specially in the back) are fairly tight so I don't know why they unraveled so much. Ehh well, your progress is fantastic! On the up and up, I'm learning (and loving) roll, tuck, and pin styles! Tried my first one the other day, been wearing it ever since. I need to try more but bobby pins just don't hold my hair like they hold for everyone else. I need HUGE ones. Probably why I never do RTP's, but the one I do know how to do is cool. Hopefully by next week, i'll be able to do these doggone marley twists hair. I have not found *Thee* hair I was looking for but just might go with the Equal brand I saw in my local beauty supply. I just need to do something to this hair, anything ya'll!

Lesson Learned: Don't do a dry pre-poo after 2 weeks of wearing un-moisturized flat twists. There will be breakage!  But glad I got my spray bottle (so what if it only holds 2oz). So I'll be trying the flat twist style again, but this time I'll be able to spritz moisture in when needed. 

Hey all!

@Cherry, they're just random updos that you use bobby pins for. Roll, tuck, and pins are like the "non-committal" protective style that you can take out every night, like french rolls and such. Thas all. I just haven't been too good with'em cause my hair loves to pop out of bobby pins like it has no freakin sense!!! So I normally just stick with bunning but herelately, I've been a little creative.....and patient. Here are some of my examples:





@AmberColour, you must post pics!!!!! I love genie locs they're like my staple. But Imma bout to try the marley twists instead but yes, give me some loc fever!