BC Thread Tracker!!

[song_of_serenity]

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What have you all been doing with your hair since the BC?

Have you been wearing it out?

If you rocked it, what type of responses and comments did you receive?
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I've only worn mine out! Well received, it "suits" me, though most are shocked at the length I sacrificed haha.

I've done since my BC:
The double banded middle part in the middle puff (pulled the hose way too tight, learned my lesson!)

Flat twist puff:

another angle:

Tri parted puff...also cute in two parted.

I hope to find more styles to do. :3 It's short but workable. remember to not tie it up tight!! Flat twist puff is a good free form style. No tie ups needed, no tension.

 

[Shay72]

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^^Those are really cute styles. I'm in here for inspiration. I didn't bc this month but made the decision to transition and so far I am 30 days in!

 

[trey21]

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I've only worn mine out! Well received, it "suits" me, though most are shocked at the length I sacrificed haha.

I've done since my BC:
The double banded middle part in the middle puff (pulled the hose way too tight, learned my lesson!)


Flat twist puff:

another angle:

Tri parted puff...also cute in two parted.

I hope to find more styles to do. :3 It's short but workable. remember to not tie it up tight!! Flat twist puff is a good free form style. No tie ups needed, no tension.

I really like these styles, you are going to make me get creative! I've been wearing mines out...on the weekend I use a headband like the one in my siggy. when I go to work I just use a black or brown headband and push it back...military so I can only do so much. I am going to try one of these styles and let you know how it works for me.

 

[song_of_serenity]

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I really like these styles, you are going to make me get creative! I've been wearing mines out...on the weekend I use a headband like the one in my siggy. when I go to work I just use a black or brown headband and push it back...military so I can only do so much. I am going to try one of these styles and let you know how it works for me.

Awesome. Make sure to post pictures! I wonder if we can do a TWA hairstyle thread. I know it was done before though...

 

[CurlyCoilycourt]

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I've only worn mine out! Well received, it "suits" me, though most are shocked at the length I sacrificed haha.

I've done since my BC:
The double banded middle part in the middle puff (pulled the hose way too tight, learned my lesson!)

Flat twist puff:

another angle:

Tri parted puff...also cute in two parted.

I hope to find more styles to do. :3 It's short but workable. remember to not tie it up tight!! Flat twist puff is a good free form style. No tie ups needed, no tension.

ok im jealous those are really cute!! i cant style worth nothing!!!

 

[Soliel185]

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My BC date was Aug. 27th...(I think)

Transition time: 17.5 months. I meant to go 18 months, but hot weather and You Tube vids got to me and I chopped early.

Hair type: 4a/b...? I think I have some 3c around my nape, and sides though.

Products: My number one product has been Castor Oil - LOVES IT
Coconut/Olive Oil mix, VO5 Moisture Milks....Lustrasilk as a DC
Sunsilk Hydra and Anti-Poof T-shirts for plopping!

I'm basically running through the inventory I built up as a PJ and trying stuff all over again to see if the reaction is any different. So far...I still hate gel, but I might love Mousse.

I was surprised by how untangled my hair was. It's so easy to comb through! Also surprised by the shrinkage - not so much that it shrinks, but that my hair appears to be a different length every day -- my fro is different sizes depending on what I do. It's crazy! It seems to be growing exponentially though....I can't believe I have so much hair already!

 

[song_of_serenity]

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Soliel! Your HAIR IS GOREGOUS! I think (going from your sig) you BC July 15th?
I can't wait until we get to where you are. Thanks for the pictures and products you use, truly inspiring and motivating!

 

[cdixon]

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My BC was on today August 1, 2009
Transition Time: 14 months
Hair Type: Unknown, coils in the back and a looser texture up front, you can tell me!!!
Regimen: I don't know yet what I'm doing, I just plan on moisturizing my hair like crazy since it feels dry wish me luck

 

[countrychickd]

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This is such a great thread. Congrats to all BCers!

 

[trey21]

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My BC date was Aug. 27th...(I think)

Transition time: 17.5 months. I meant to go 18 months, but hot weather and You Tube vids got to me and I chopped early.

Hair type: 4a/b...? I think I have some 3c around my nape, and sides though.

Products: My number one product has been Castor Oil - LOVES IT
Coconut/Olive Oil mix, VO5 Moisture Milks....Lustrasilk as a DC
Sunsilk Hydra and Anti-Poof T-shirts for plopping!

I'm basically running through the inventory I built up as a PJ and trying stuff all over again to see if the reaction is any different. So far...I still hate gel, but I might love Mousse.

I was surprised by how untangled my hair was. It's so easy to comb through! Also surprised by the shrinkage - not so much that it shrinks, but that my hair appears to be a different length every day -- my fro is different sizes depending on what I do. It's crazy! It seems to be growing exponentially though....I can't believe I have so much hair already!

Your hair is beautiful but girl I'm loving your makeup! I need help! Your eyes really stand out...the colors are beautiful!

 

[me-T]

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soleil made me go back and reminisce on my naps... *sigh* my puff coulda got that big.

 

[balancegoals2009]

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Hi
BC July 9
Tran only 2monts hair was damage
Product GCP conditioning balm and Porosity conditioner Henna Henna Nupur 100% natural mehendi , castro oil 3 drops ,Vit E 3 drops ,carrot ioil 3 drops ,jasmin oil 3drops , alma , coconut oil ,
my picture and my journey in forti, not ready to post on board hair damage bad, it getting better wearing wigs and weave. in my signature thats a picture of my damage hair in June 2009 , BC the rest on July 9, 2009

 

[Vonnieluvs08]

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Yeah July BCers!!!
BC date: July 1
Transition time: 16mos total
Hair type: A lil of everything (mostly 4a coily)
Products: I've been switching to natural/homemade products (Shescentit, Hairveda, KBB, Aubrey Organics) and I've loved them. I cowash with anything it seems depending on what my hair needs (VO5, Mane n Tail, YTC, Aussie Moist)
Styles: I love playing in my hair. I need to take and post more pics. I've done single strand flat twist with a puff, WNGs with head bands (claire's/icng had some on sale) twists/twistouts, braids/braidouts. I'm trying to learn 2 strand twists and cornrows. i've been rocking a puff this weekend. I'm about to start keeping my hair in twists/braids with twist/braidouts to give it a rest and prevent knots. OOh and I want to try coils/ coilouts and I'm going to make a frohawk with flat twists for a party next weekend!!!

 

[Vonnieluvs08]

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Doing the bump!!!

I know some ladies are missing. Let's keep it rolling.

 

[CurlyCoilycourt]

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Bumping it too!!!! Im still wigging it up for at least two more months!!

 

[SexySin985]

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Ha ha ha, it seems like a lot of us took the plunge around the same time

I need to try and up load some pics

Since my BC I've been co washing every day and wearing my lacefront wig. I still have to even it up a bit and I still have a few spots of relaxed ends that I need to trim.

Although Im not too confident with wearing my TWA I am still so happy that I did the BC. I feel so much better about the health of my hair and I LOVE to run my fingers through my kinky naps! I dunno why I didnt do it sooner.


I'll tell yall this, when my hair gets to be Soliel185's length, can't nobady tell me NOTHIN! Her puff is to die for

Congrats to all the BC'ers of the month. Let's all be here to support one another!!! I wish us all success with our natural hair journey. And I pray we have no major setbacks.

Happy Hair Growing ladies. Love ya

 

[countrychickd]

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I'm cowashing daily right now. Last night I tried a twist out, and I love it. I'm still looking for a great moisturizer. I think I'll try shea butter first.

 

[FindingMe]

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WHAZZZUPP!!!!!

Checking in and subscribing!

Look at us forming our own lil circle

B/C Date: July 20th, 2009
Transitioned for 16 months
Hair Type: 4a/3c I think...
Products/Regi:

• 
  V05 Balancing Conditioner + a 'lil Dr. Bronner's Almond Castille soap to wash (1x per week)

• 
  Wet twist in about 15 to 20 chunky twists (see siggy) using leave-in (lil jojoba oil + lil coconut oil + lot Nature's Gate Aloe Vera Conditioner) + lil shea butter on ends

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  Dry twist at night with a little jojoba all over (10-15 twists). Satiin scarf. This is think is my secret weapon. The dry twists help elongate the cruls and creates waves each day. This also keeps me from having to put water on my hair every day, which I am glad about.

• 
  Fluff and go next morning!

I also plan to clarify with a mild sulfate and then DC under steam once a month.

I haven't wet bunned/puffed since the BC. I wear the twists for a couple of days and then I let it free. I am LOVINGGGGG my hair. I have gotten SO many compliments on my hair from women I am starting to feel really good about my decision to BC.

I went to a conference this week where there were a lot of black women and I got 2-3 ladies asking me every day what I did to my hair and how I style it. I am happy!





Big hugs to all my BC'ers out there!

 

[Morenita]

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My BC was on today August 1, 2009
Transition Time: 14 months
Hair Type: Unknown, coils in the back and a looser texture up front, you can tell me!!!
Regimen: I don't know yet what I'm doing, I just plan on moisturizing my hair like crazy since it feels dry wish me luck

Welcome to the club!

WHAZZZUPP!!!!!

Checking in and subscribing!

Look at us forming our own lil circle

B/C Date: July 20th, 2009
Transitioned for 16 months
Hair Type: 4a/3c I think...
Products/Regi:

• V05 Balancing Conditioner + a 'lil Dr. Bronner's Almond Castille soap to wash (1x per week)

• Wet twist in about 15 to 20 chunky twists (see siggy) using leave-in (lil jojoba oil + lil coconut oil + lot Nature's Gate Aloe Vera Conditioner) + lil shea butter on ends

• Dry twist at night with a little jojoba all over (10-15 twists). Satiin scarf. This is think is my secret weapon. The dry twists help elongate the cruls and creates waves each day. This also keeps me from having to put water on my hair every day, which I am glad about.

• Fluff and go next morning!

I also plan to clarify with a mild sulfate and then DC under steam once a month.

I haven't wet bunned/puffed since the BC. I wear the twists for a couple of days and then I let it free. I am LOVINGGGGG my hair. I have gotten SO many compliments on my hair from women I am starting to feel really good about my decision to BC.

I went to a conference this week where there were a lot of black women and I got 2-3 ladies asking me every day what I did to my hair and how I style it. I am happy!

Here's how I have been wearing my hair mostly (click to see larger):


(sorry for the weird smile I was trying to concentrate on the angle)



Big hugs to all my BC'ers out there!

FM, you are just too cute! I love that pic!!

 

[GrowinLonger]

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Xtreme BC'd on July 13th after 0 months transition (went from about just past APL to straight up BALD! )

Wearing short wigs for now until I grow a twa, then I'll see about sporting my new do'

Loving the beautiful styles you ladies are wearing....can't wait !

 

[FindingMe]

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Welcome to the club!



FM, you are just too cute! I love that pic!!

THANKS, LADY!!!

 

[CurlyCoilycourt]

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How are you ladies handling moisture with your newly natural tresses??? Im having a bit of a problem even though i co wash 3-4 times out the week!!

 

[song_of_serenity]

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How are you ladies handling moisture with your newly natural tresses??? Im having a bit of a problem even though i co wash 3-4 times out the week!!

Same here! It starts out moisturized but by days end... I've taken to sprinkling water through it through out the day.

And man, SHRINKAGE! LOL. Morning? I have such a nice, curly defined style. By days end, I look like I have no hair. If I pull it, the curls spring out. Shrinkage is inevitable, especially with a TWA, so I'll just wait for growth.

Anyone using growth aids? I've started back with my MN.

 

[Neala21]

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Checking In

BC: July 22nd 2009
Timeframe: 0 I chopped in stages (1 week timespan for 2 different styles before letting it all go). I shaved it off leaving 3/8th inch of hair all over. I was 3 months post relaxer so that was basically scab hair I guess cut off. LOL!!

Hair Type: 3c/4a for majority with some 3b mix in the birthmark patch
Hair Products: still searching I mainly use just Elucence products, I've incorporated Tresemme Curls Conditioner, Vo5 Moisture Milks Conditioner and Suave Coconut Conditioner.

Pics are below and in my fotki Neala21

BC




Options Wigs

 

[SexySin985]

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Same here! It starts out moisturized but by days end... I've taken to sprinkling water through it through out the day.

And man, SHRINKAGE! LOL. Morning? I have such a nice, curly defined style. By days end, I look like I have no hair. If I pull it, the curls spring out. Shrinkage is inevitable, especially with a TWA, so I'll just wait for growth.

Anyone using growth aids? I've started back with my MN.

I'm running into that same problem as well. I found a bottle of S Curl in my product stash that I didnt even realize I had (PJ at its finest) and I've been using that with good results.

I'm still scouring the forum for product suggestions, tips and tricks, styling ideas, etc. for naturals.

Im looking into buying the Kinky Curly Curling Custard as it seems to work wonders for a majority of the naturals on this board and other sites.

 

[gimbap]

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Hair type, how long you transitioned, products that works, maybe a picture) etc.....

BC Date: July 17, 2009. It wasn't planned at all, I just was sick of wearing weaves.
Transition Length: a little over 8 months
Products that work so far:
S-curl is good for moisture
Fantasia IC gel defines curls well but leaves my hair hard
Herbal Essence Totally Twisted conditioner is sooo good!
I've just started using KCCC, it works very well!

 

[Soliel185]

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How are you ladies handling moisture with your newly natural tresses??? Im having a bit of a problem even though i co wash 3-4 times out the week!!

Same here! It starts out moisturized but by days end... I've taken to sprinkling water through it through out the day.

And man, SHRINKAGE! LOL. Morning? I have such a nice, curly defined style. By days end, I look like I have no hair. If I pull it, the curls spring out. Shrinkage is inevitable, especially with a TWA, so I'll just wait for growth.

Anyone using growth aids? I've started back with my MN.

So far the best combo for me has been conditioner left on damp hair (last time I used Lustrasilk Shea Butter & Mango) and then sealed with my oil mix (Coconut mixed with Olive oil) and finally some Castor oil.

In the morning when I take my hair down I spritz with plain water, my glycerine mix, or braid spray and shake. It's been 3 days since I last moisturized and my hair still feels soft and moisturized. When you squish/squeeze it gives like a shower sponge.

I do want to try S-curl or Carefree Curl but I heard they can be greasy and have a strong overly sweet scent. I do like this spray though: African Pride Braid Sheen Spray. It smells nice and really softens my hair.

Ingredients:
African Pride Herbal Complex , Water - Aqua , Apocynum Cannabinum Root Extract , Nettle Extract - Urtica Dioica , Rosemary Leaf Extract - Rosmarinus Officinalis , Arctium Lappa Root Extract , Betula Alba Extract , Rosa Canina Fruit Extract , Carrageenan Extract - Chondrus Crispus , Coltsfoot Flower Extract - Tussilago Farfara , Wild Cherry Bark Extract - Prunus Serotina , Dandelion Extract - Taraxacum Officinale , Sambucus Nigra , Equisetum Hiemale Extract , Echinacea Purpurea Extract , Propylene Glycol , Glycerin , PEG-12 Dimethicone , PEG-8 , Oleth-20 , PEG-75 Lanolin , Silk Amino Acids , Panthenol , Acetamidopropyl Trimonium Chloride , Fragrance - Parfum , Diazolidinyl Urea , Methylparaben , Propylparaben

 

[countrychickd]

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My hair's been pretty moisturized. I've been using TIGI Moisture Maniac as my leave in and some vegetable glycerine on soaking wet hair. I place a plastic cap on while I dress and what not, and then take off and my hair is super curly and moisturized. I usually apply some Kids Organics Detangling Moisturizing Lotion and castor oil each night before wrapping my hair up. It's been helping a lot with moisture.

 

[mymane]

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saving my spot. Gotta get my pics.
BC:July 21st=19 mos of transitioning

 

[FindingMe]

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How are you ladies handling moisture with your newly natural tresses??? Im having a bit of a problem even though i co wash 3-4 times out the week!!

Same here! It starts out moisturized but by days end... I've taken to sprinkling water through it through out the day.

And man, SHRINKAGE! LOL. Morning? I have such a nice, curly defined style. By days end, I look like I have no hair. If I pull it, the curls spring out. Shrinkage is inevitable, especially with a TWA, so I'll just wait for growth.

Anyone using growth aids? I've started back with my MN.

What kind of conditioner are you using? Here at the top 4 things I have found that have helped me with my moisture issues:

1. I have found that my hair gets drier with conditioners/products that contain cones and Triethanolamine (TEA). I first read about it in a thread by SamanthaJones (aka Lucky's mom):
   
   
   http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=249271
   
   Now I don't use any products that contain that ingredient early in the listing or if it's near the end of the igredient list, I try to combat with natural oils. (My hair LOVES jojoba oil which is closest in composition to the natural sebum that your hair follicles and skin produces.)
   ​
2. I am avoiding sulfate shampoos and shampoo in general. I am using about .25 oz of Dr. Bronners castille soap (Almond) + 3.75 oz of V05 Balancing Conditioner mixed to co-wash weekly. I have hard water and this seems to be helping.
3. I am avoiding cones in my conditioners as well, bc they tend to dry my hair out over time. I ended up settling with Nature's Gate Aloe Vera Moisturizing conditioner as my leave in/combing conditioner.
   
   
   Here is a thread with a listing of cone-free conditioners:
   http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=196051
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4. I don't co-wash my hair but once a week and then I twist in large twists to air dry (see siggy). I use my Nature's Gate conditioner + jojba + coconut oil as a leave-in (shea butter on the roots and ends) I wear the twists for a couple of days and then I do a twist out until I wash again, re-twisting in 10-12 large twists at night with jojoba oil. I sleep with a silk scarf at night.

The first week, I was trying to co-wash every day and put moisture in my hair that way. By the end of the day it would be dry. Once I started twisting wet with the organic conditioner left in and then air drying and dry twisting at night, my hair felt SOO much better and I had much less shrinkage.

Sorry it was long, but hope this helps someone...