3 - 2 - 1 Protect

I have decided to go on a mini protective style challenge for myself.  To retain length, and promote less manipulation, protective styles must be used during the fall and winter months.  This week I have began a protective style with a goal of 3 weeks.  I plan on 1, 2, and 3 week protective style challenges. Soooo, I have been somewhat obsessed with crochet braid videos, and I saw a few styles I would like to sample on myself and other volunteers.

Instead of jumping in full on, I decided to sample a crochet style. Sistergirl braided up the sides and braided down the top center of my hair and crocheted some Marley Braid hair in the top only.  I found a bag of hair, and Sistergirl braided my hair up super tight and quickly saw that we needed another bag, so we ran out and all I could find out of 3 BSS was 2 bags in the wrong color 1, I like to use 1B.  So I scooped them up and we ran home and finished it up. We used a bag and a half of hair.  We definitely noticed some changes for the next install.                 

During the protection styling, I will alternate between Sta Sof Fro and Twist n Locs Itch Free Conditioning Spray to moisturize, and seal w/Castor oil.  In between, I will use:

Giovanni 50:50 / Shea Moisture Moisture Retention Shampoo
Giovanni 50:50 / SM Restorative Conditioner
KT Leave in / Elasta QP H2 , jojoba oil, keracare buttercream

On my off days, I will wear twistouts with various creams and concoctions. Mostly Aloe Vera Gel and Castor oil.

I have an order of Jamaican Black Castor oil on its way, and I have all of these Miss Jessie's Products. What to do, what to do?!?

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