Protective Style Challenge results

The beginning of my protective style challenge was 29/08/2015 it is now 02/01/2017, I have not done a follow up video as I can’t be bothered to straighten my hair and I am not really bothered about length anymore.

My guidelines and results 

-No heat (not even indirect) I used heat 4 times, twice for box braids. temperature was nor more than 190 c

-No combs or styling tools (finger detangle only) I combed my hair four times 

-Deep condition every 2 weeks (natural products) I didn’t deep condition quite this much and I used store products

-Protective style (mini twists mostly) I wore my hair in protective styles 90% mini twists 10% box braids

-Very low poo (I will alternate between shampoo and co wash monthly and use clay wash in between) I only shampooed once a month, I used clay and African black soap

other things

I tried to stop using shea butter and use a store-bought product this back fired. I am back to shea butter.

I stopped using DIY conditioners as much and adding oils to my deep conditioners.

I stopped caring about ingredients as much.

I got one big trim and did a few dustings.


This year I will attempt a silk press and get a trim then. 

Here is my hair after me doing a perm rod set. My hair was not combed or blow dried prior to this and the only product I used was shea butter and a Dark and Lovely Au Naturale Sheen Sealing Nectar 170ml (used for the nice smell).

Join me this year :)

Maybe next year I will do a follow up video.