Protective Style Challenge!

Today marks the FIRST day of the Protective Style Challenge that is sponsored by The Good Hair Blog! Normally, I struggle with challenges, BUT seeing as I planned to continue to protective style my hair until October, I figured why not!


Here are the rules with my commentary:

• NO HEAT-I don't use heat now that I have my straight wig for when I get the itch to straighten.
•  NO cutting (unless you have to eliminate single strand knots)- I went through my hair Sunday to see if it needed to be trimmed and it didn't so I should be good for the next 3 months.
• NO dry brushing/combing- I do this sometimes, so I'll stop lol.
• Handle your hair with care
• Wash when NECESSARY- I wash once a week and will continue to do so. That's when it is necessary for me.
• Deep conditioning 2x a month- Ehh. I don't necessarily DC because I pre-poo BUT I'll do it 2x a month.
• Sealing moisture into the hair to eliminate breakage and dryness- CHECK! I just bought a new jar of coconut oil to help me do this.
• Keeping ends tucked and in styles that are low maintenance- I am going to keep my hair cornrowed underneath the wigs for the next 3 months.
• Taking vitamins and drinking ample amounts of water- CHECK! This co-insides with the #teamhealthyliving challenge so this should be easy!

Style Options:

• Buns
• Twists
• Braided updos
• Full weave installs (where hair is SEWN NOT GLUED)
  

Y'all know I'm not a twists/braids person. And currently my hair will not go in buns lol. I don't like full weave installs either, BUT the wigs I've worn... #10thumbsup. 

I plan to continue to wear my wigs but wear my hair cornrowed underneath. My growth so far has been pretty good and I'm pretty happy at the length that I've retained.

I pre-pooed, shampooed, oil rinsed, and conditioned Saturday night and when I checked for split ends (I haven't trimmed in a few months), I didn't see any. WHOOOHOO!!! I will probably never go back to using a detangling tool (at least until my hair gets longer).

My hair is already braided up for the week, but when I wash it this week I will take pics of my growth and possibly do a length check video!