I took down my sew in at exactly four weeks post
installation and oh it felt so good to be able to have stress free access to my
scalp again! I think going forward sew ins will only be for occasions when I
want a bit more volume I can’t deal with my scalp not being able to breathe
well and not being able to feel it. Anyway I took it down myself against my
better judgment from previous experience and ended up snipping off a bit of my
hair with the thread! It wasn’t much, a very very tiny piece nothing to worry
about and it will catch up with the rest of the hair in no time. Take down over
I proceeded to henna my hair I always henna my hair for strength before a long
term protective style installation. I left the henna in for about 3 hours I
think this is the longest I have had henna in; thank God for the numerous house
chores I had to do that kept me busy and away from the shower.
House chores done I rinsed the henna off and then
shampooed with ORS Creamy Aloe Shampoo it had been a minute since I used this
shampoo and it felt so good using it again. Shampoo done I conditioned in
shower with Natural Classic Henna Wax Treatment I left that on for about 15
minutes as I scrubbed the shower and wall tiles there was henna residue all
over and as usual looked like someone had a mud bath in there. Bathroom clean
hair back to its softness (henna leaves my hair dry and coarse so I condition
again to bring back the softness even though henna is a natural conditioner) I
rinsed off the conditioner blotted dry with a towel then moisturized and blow
dried on low heat to stretch it. My hair had a two day break in between
removing the sew in and getting these mini chunky kinky twists which I am so in
love with installed I had the stylist spray oil my scalp after installation. I
love this size it’s very easy on my hairline. I just can’t be bothered to deal
with my hair right now so it only made sense to get something else installed
soon after. And at least with these twist I can reach my scalp with no fuss at
all and it can breathe easy as well, I hope to carry them for 4-6 weeks give or
take so we will see how it goes.
BYE BYE SEW IN
Looks like you had fun with styling your sew-in. I love the bun and side braid! And those twists are supper cute. I really want to have box braids or Senegalese twists installed, but I never do much with my hair and I don't know why but I hate doing anything drastically different from my norm because of peoples reactions, especially at work. Pitiful, I know. One day I'll get over it and just do me. :)
ReplyDeleteI loved the side braid too! Don't worry about people's reaction just do what works for you I would love to see you in braids I bet they would look good on you go for it!
DeleteThats a great protective style. I have always admired those twist but never got it done on me. Yours looks very neat.
ReplyDeleteHow are you maintaining your hair while its in braids?
Thanks Tomes and congrats on the wedding girl! I spray them about thrice a week or as needed with either a store bought braid spray or a homemade concotion I alternate between the two, I also oil my scalp with my castor oil mix twice a week. I tie them down and secure with a scarf at night. I wash my hair every two weeks while wearing a long term protective style.
DeleteYay for protective styling in twists! :-) how long do you plan to keep them in for?
ReplyDeleteHi Racheal thanks for stopping by! I hope to keep them in for 4-6 weeks give or take.
DeleteYour twists look really good! How long did it take to install them and how long are they? I can't wiat to see what styles you do with them. Twists are my favorite style!
ReplyDeleteYay for twists! It took five hours lunch break included so I didn't have to sit for too long because they are quite big in size.
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