.:Eden:. Curly Q Twist Out

lmaoooo u and these NON-protective styles!!!

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY

i like how simple u are too becuz of course we normally celebrate big with montage's and a ton of pics and thank you's u are just nice n simple...straight to the point!

so now u need to give us the scoop on what u learned thus far n list ur favorite products and ur reggie....come on...i neeeed to know!!!

Happy 1 yr Natural-versary Twin!!!!

Totally off topic: How much longer do you have in school? And I remember that dress you did a long time ago....what ever happen with that? <<<<I dont know why your year in review made me remember this random stuff

Congrats on hitting the one year Mark! The braids look greT!

Happy Anniversary love the yarn braids. I wish i had the patience!

NubieNatty wrote:lmaoooo u and these NON-protective styles!!!

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY

i like how simple u are too becuz of course we normally celebrate big with montage's and a ton of pics and thank you's u are just nice n simple...straight to the point!

so now u need to give us the scoop on what u learned thus far n list ur favorite products and ur reggie....come on...i neeeed to know!!!

Thanks Newbie!!! I'll share in the following post.

Lynnieluve wrote:Happy 1 yr Natural-versary Twin!!!!

Totally off topic: How much longer do you have in school? And I remember that dress you did a long time ago....what ever happen with that? <<<<I dont know why your year in review made me remember this random stuff

That is random LOL. But thanks for asking. UMMMM....graduation was pushed up until March, the dress...well...it didn't work out so I have to start over (I get real ambitious with my work some times and don't always plan accordingly.

Anyhoo, thanks!!!!!

sweetdrk1 wrote:Congrats on hitting the one year Mark! The braids look greT!

Thank you Sweet ^_^

npmoore04 wrote:Happy Anniversary love the yarn braids. I wish i had the patience!

Thanks for the love, yes it requires a lotttt of patience. I think this is my last set.

Hi Eden...

Sorry I missed your 1 year anniversary. Congratulations ma'am!!!

ROUTINE/REGIMEN:

1. Pre-poo (Coconut Oil preferably or whatever I have on hand, usually the day before)

2. Dry Finger Detangle and Twist Prep **I haven't used a comb in about 3 months.

3. Water Rinse

4. Shampoo (Suave Almond & Shea Butter Shampoo) **This will change to Trader Joe's Shampoo

5. Condition and Finger Detangle as needed (Suave Tropical Coconut Conditioner) or Deep Condition (Aubrey Organics Honey Suckle Rose)

5. Plop (Hair Turban or Towel)

6. Moisturize (Shea Moisture Shea Butter Leave In)

7. Seal (Shea Butter and/or Castor Oil)

**Moisturize and seal daily

**I do protein treatments every 6-10 weeks with Aphogee Two Step Treatment (after I shampoo and proceeded by a deep condition)

**I clarify my hair once a month or once every two months (Suave Clarifying Shampoo)

**I hardly ever use gel anymore, but Eco Styler is what I use when I do (this will be replaced w/ KCCC)

PROTECTIVE STYLES:

-Two Strand Twists
-Flat Twists
-Updos

10 THINGS I'VE LEARNED:

1. Wash n go's will give you terrible SSK's.

2. Don't go past 3 days without moisturizing your hair.

3. My hair is thick with fine to medium strands.

4. Protective styles are necessary and keep them in or Newbie will come looking for you

5. Stay away from bandwagons.

6. Use one buy one.

7. It's better to do your hair every 2 weeks.

8. Ditch the comb finger detangling is the way to go.

9. Don't be scared to clip those ends or you'll regret it later.

10. Wash your hair in twists and your hair won't get tangled.

KinkyNappyHappy wrote:Hi Eden...

Sorry I missed your 1 year anniversary. Congratulations ma'am!!!

No worries, really. Thank you!

.:Eden:. wrote:Hello again ladies,

I had a setback in my protective styling until my 1yr mark. It was only 1 week so it's alright. Anyhoo, I was getting really fed up with my hair and wanted to put it away for a while. The only problem is that whenever I do "those" kind of protective styles I always miss my hair. Sooo, I decided to do crochet braids using "Bob Marley Pony Braiding Hair by Vienna". It's really big and real fun to wear. I get the best of both worlds: protecting my hair and BIG HAIR .

.:Eden:. wrote:Today marks my 1 Year Nappiversary and I am sad (but kinda glad) to say I am in a protective style. Newbie if you are ready this, yes I am in a protective style . I put in yarn braids again, and I am very please with this set. I can't say how long it took because I still have a spot in the middle I need to finish and I don't remember when I started. Sad, but true. I am very happy to be 1 year in, and I don't regret a minute of it. I have come to know, understand, and love every kink, coil, and curl on my head.

The photo effect has my edges looking sparse, but it is really not like that. LOL

They weren't kidding when they said you need a lot of patience to go and be natural, cuz ya do! I offer the same advice to anyone who considers this journey. I am also happy to finally have a regimen and staple products that work for me. My hair is definitely a reflection on my personality...complex. It took a lot of figuring out to understand what I needed. Regardless, this has been a great journey nonetheless. Thanks for all who shared a kind word and offered advice along the way (Hey Twin!).

Year 1 was all about educating myself on my hair and experimenting with products, styles, and routines. Year 2 will be about length retention and extra care. Thanks again, and I look forward this next chapter. <------Why does this sound like I leaving to work for another company???

Eden....you really have patience...I love the crochet braids on you. How long did they last? Also your yarn braids looked very neat!! I sat here and watch all 3 of toysvoice's video's on crochet braids. I am so interested in this style..but I shall not try this on my own! LOL

You did a very good job!! Look forward to more protective styles from you..

KinkyNappyHappy wrote:

Eden....you really have patience...I love the crochet braids on you. How long did they last? Also your yarn braids looked very neat!! I sat here and watch all 3 of toysvoice's video's on crochet braids. I am so interested in this style..but I shall not try this on my own! LOL

You did a very good job!! Look forward to more protective styles from you..

Thanks KNH, this was definitely my last bit of patience. I won't repeat these styles again. LOL

Hello again,

I'm back for a kind of small update. I achieved a successful braid out, and I must say I like braid outs MUUUCCHHH better than twist outs. The only downfall is they take foreverrrr to put in and take down. I only took one pic, and it is not completely clear.


I did some mini twists again. I had twists in my hair and just gradually separated it into smaller twists over the course of 2 days.


And here is a length check and slight comparison from BC to 1 Year. I'm pretty much back to the same length I was before I BC'd.

Hey Eden!! How are you? We miss you around here! Hey you updated while I was saying hi! LOL! that hair looks FAB!! I love the braid out! and those mini twist are sweet!

sweetdrk1 wrote:Hey Eden!! How are you? We miss you around here! Hey you updated while I was saying hi! LOL! that hair looks FAB!! I love the braid out! and those mini twist are sweet!

LOL I'm good, just school and work. Thanks, I did feel sweet with the mini twists ^_^

Hey Eden

Glad you had time to check in and update!! Girl you hair is looking GREAT!!!

Love those mini twists!! Hope you enjoyed your Thanksgiving!!!

your twist look great. nice growth too

Hey Twin!!!!

Like Sweet said, we miss ya around here. OMG, those mini twist were super cute!!!

I love the results I get with braid outs too but it just takes too long to take the braids out.

Hey Eden! Your hair is gorgeous in the pics! I agree I love braidouts but they take so long to take down!

beautiful hair!!!

KinkyNappyHappy wrote:Hey Eden

Glad you had time to check in and update!! Girl you hair is looking GREAT!!!

Love those mini twists!! Hope you enjoyed your Thanksgiving!!!

Thanks!!! Good to hear from you.

thetiffany wrote:your twist look great. nice growth too

Thank you ^_^

Lynnieluve wrote:Hey Twin!!!!

Like Sweet said, we miss ya around here. OMG, those mini twist were super cute!!!

I love the results I get with braid outs too but it just takes too long to take the braids out.

Hey Twin! I will be back on my game real soon. I wish I could do braid outs all the time, they are the best.

krazy coils wrote:Hey Eden! Your hair is gorgeous in the pics! I agree I love braidouts but they take so long to take down!

Thanks girly, you're right braid outs are the BOMB!

mizcreativelyme wrote:beautiful hair!!!

Thank you!

Hi Eden, Your growth is truly amazing! I love your braidout and twists.

LaToya28 wrote:Hi Eden, Your growth is truly amazing! I love your braidout and twists.

Thanks!!!

I requested a Huetiful for my Bday and I just received a confirmation email that it'll be here Dec 7. I can't wait . I know this will help tons in the moisture department, especially with my ends. Anxiously waiting...

So jealous.... ::in my whiny voice:: "I want one!"

I cant wait to hear your review.....maybe I can get Hubby to get me one for Christmas.

.:Eden:. wrote:I requested a Huetiful for my Bday and I just received a confirmation email that it'll be here Dec 7. I can't wait . I know this will help tons in the moisture department, especially with my ends. Anxiously waiting...

I'm using my friends Huetiful and I'm loving it. It is making a big difference in my detangling sessions!!! I'm excited for you, and I can't wait until Santa Claus brings mine for Christmas!!

lol, yeeeees eden i will hunt u down cuz u cant keep a PS style for more than 4 hrs!! look at that comparison shot...wowzers. ur doing a dmn good job with the reggie and whatever ur using! i think i need to finger detangle more myself. i mainly do it out of lazyness or just rushing!

as far as braidouts, since all of yall says it takes too long...looks like i wont be doin much of it cuz i aint got the patience nor time.