Sunday 13 July 2014

6 months NO heat challenge

I embarked on a no heat challenge for the last 6 months. It started on the 4th of January and ending on the 4th of July.

I can't say I really missed using heat, I have become so used to styling my hair with no heat. I did Bantu knot out, twist out, flexirod, buns etc

So what have I learnt on the way..
1. Using the cool setting on the blow dry to stretch my hair was a great discovery

2. I can also dry my sets using cool air.

3. Even though I was not using direct heat, I have to remember to protect my hair against the heat from the sun. Grapeseed oil is a great sun protectant.

4. My hair prefers to dry using cool air than natural air drying 

5. Using week long protective styles helped through the challenge

I have really enjoyed this challenge. My plans going forward are to keep some form of a no heat challenge but not stretch it to as far as 6 months. 

Here is my flat ironed hair results. Just is also my 6 months length check.



P.s you can tell my camera man wasn't close by. :p

Have you even done a no heat challenge? 

Happy Hair Journey Ladies! :o)

None are so old as those who have outlived enthusiasm. - Henry David Thoreau

10 comments:

  1. Congrats on making it 6 months without heat! I don't think I've ever gone that long, maybe 4 months. Your hair is looking great Yvonne x

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    1. Thanks Lesley! It was surprising not that hard, but I think I do like wearing my hair straight for now.

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  2. Congrats on completing your six month challenge!! Challenges really push us to know our hair and get creative. Well done :-)

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    1. Thanks Bee, it was indeed a learning experience and am glad I did it

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  3. Six long months, Congrats!!!! I really want to flat iron my hair.

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    1. I know the feeling, flat iron hair straightens our all the new growth and the hair is so easy to manage.

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  4. I have been heat free for one full year now. Good luck!

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    1. Well done you! Think will try doing a whole year heat free after the wedding.

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  5. Congratulations on making it six months! I'm on an unofficial no direct heat challenge and am on week 10. It's not as hard as I thought it would be and I've enjoyed it as I've learned more about my hair.

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    1. Thanks Leah, my hear challenge also started off very unofficial :). Wish you well in your goals!

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