lwilliams1922
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4 years ago I transitioned unintentionally. I decided not to relax while preg so I wore wigs. I had NO idea what I was doing or getting into.
I purchased a lacefront and proceeded to hide my hair only coming out every two weeks to shampoo. I didn't really have a plan at the time. For 2 years I didn't condition or moisturize my hair. - didn't know any better at the time
I guess I planned on relaxing again but I had a change of plans. I decided not to return to my 9 to 5 (after maternity) and without a nice paycheck I needed to cut back on expences.
The summer of 2008 I decided to come out from under the lace front and see what was growing. I thought I was ready, but I guess I wasn't. Twists got old and I started pressing, blow drying and bkt'ing my hair into heat damage the summer of 2009.
I ended up going to synthetic wigs sept 09 till now. Last night I chopped the remaining straight ends from my hair. I went from about 12 inches to 3-4 inches stretched.
It's been 12 hours now since I cut conditioned and put in finger twists. I still don't know if I like it. My hair is in much better condition than when I BC'd in 2008 but I just don't know of I have the right face shape to pull it off. I feel like my head is HUGE. My nape/kitchen looks a mess the sides/temples are slim and undefined.
Can you give me your honest opinion? Should I rock it, separate the twists, put it back under a wig till I get more length?, try flat twists again?? wear headbands, texlax? Any other products I should try?
Also, will my texture be different this time since I haven't neglected it?
the first transition it stayed dry and undefiend since I neglected it. It feels better than I remember but i'm not sure if that is only temporary, or due to the fact I learned a BIT more about products and conditioning.
I still have to take a texture picture but I forgot last night.
Last night I used equal parts afro detangler, WEN fig, yes to carrots and care free curl activator.
thanks!
I purchased a lacefront and proceeded to hide my hair only coming out every two weeks to shampoo. I didn't really have a plan at the time. For 2 years I didn't condition or moisturize my hair. - didn't know any better at the time
I guess I planned on relaxing again but I had a change of plans. I decided not to return to my 9 to 5 (after maternity) and without a nice paycheck I needed to cut back on expences.
The summer of 2008 I decided to come out from under the lace front and see what was growing. I thought I was ready, but I guess I wasn't. Twists got old and I started pressing, blow drying and bkt'ing my hair into heat damage the summer of 2009.
I ended up going to synthetic wigs sept 09 till now. Last night I chopped the remaining straight ends from my hair. I went from about 12 inches to 3-4 inches stretched.
It's been 12 hours now since I cut conditioned and put in finger twists. I still don't know if I like it. My hair is in much better condition than when I BC'd in 2008 but I just don't know of I have the right face shape to pull it off. I feel like my head is HUGE. My nape/kitchen looks a mess the sides/temples are slim and undefined.
Can you give me your honest opinion? Should I rock it, separate the twists, put it back under a wig till I get more length?, try flat twists again?? wear headbands, texlax? Any other products I should try?
Also, will my texture be different this time since I haven't neglected it?
the first transition it stayed dry and undefiend since I neglected it. It feels better than I remember but i'm not sure if that is only temporary, or due to the fact I learned a BIT more about products and conditioning.
I still have to take a texture picture but I forgot last night.
Last night I used equal parts afro detangler, WEN fig, yes to carrots and care free curl activator.
thanks!
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erplexed
I'm a visual learner, so I love youtube also. Take your time, listen to your tresses, and love every minute of it! It can be a lot of fun if you let it. 
HHJ!
