New *2010* Transitioners Support Thread!

[MummysGirl]

for 18 months!!!

Yep... slow growth + mega shrinkage for me too but it's amazing what stretching the hair out does, you have a lot of hair + length

I'm doing my 18 months post update a week ahead of schedule.
Sigh... Slow growth plus super shrinkage =

I'm a week shy of 18 months post relaxer and this is what I'm working with. I'm really glad I didn't wait until 18 months post to BC because it wouldn't have made much of a difference. I'm really glad I got to play in my hair for the last 2 months. It's super healthy. I'm probably going to put her away for a few months and will post updates when I take my braids out

^^ So does this mean I should BC now?

 

[Foxglove]

for 18 months!!!

Yep... slow growth + mega shrinkage for me too but it's amazing what stretching the hair out does, you have a lot of hair + length



^^ So does this mean I should BC now?

I will beat you ooooooooo

 

[jamoca5]

More BC urges...

The other day I finally took my weave out (YES), washed and DC'd yesterday in sections. This morning, I loosened out my plaits and was amazed at how full and healthy and just my natural hair looked. Then I took a look at my raggedy wimpy relaxed ends... let's just say I wasn't so pleased.

I'm really really tempted to just chop the ends today. Seriously. My hair would look SO MUCH BETTER. But part of me is saying no, worrying (only a little) about length and styling options. I'm also remembering the advice you all gave me about waiting a few weeks.

But these ends! They need to die!

 

[LoveCraze]

More BC urges...

The other day I finally took my weave out (YES), washed and DC'd yesterday in sections. This morning, I loosened out my plaits and was amazed at how full and healthy and just my natural hair looked. Then I took a look at my raggedy wimpy relaxed ends... let's just say I wasn't so pleased.

I'm really really tempted to just chop the ends today. Seriously. My hair would look SO MUCH BETTER. But part of me is saying no, worrying (only a little) about length and styling options. I'm also remembering the advice you all gave me about waiting a few weeks.

But these ends! They need to die!

Sounds to me like you are starting to feel the way I was feeling when I did my BC. I'm glad I did mine @ 13 mths post and I haven't looked back since. Good luck on whatever you decide.

 

[MummysGirl]

Jamoca... you're probably almost ready... give it a few more weeks and if the urge gets stronger, instead of easing, I'm sure you'll BC.

So I was detangling after cowashing my hair in 4 braids today and :wow: When did my natural hair get so long? My hair in the front half grows slower than the rest of my hair and it's long (enough), I know it's not *long* long but I'm amazed that my hair has grown this much without me noticing

So... BC date looks like it's gonna be June 20th (18 months post) cos I'd love to celebrate my birthday (a week later) *all natural**.

My friend's wedding is in 2 weeks and I still have no idea what I'm doing to my hair... she's asked us for a specific look so either I blowdry my hair straight and do about ten flat twists for a twistout or I do what I never ever want to do again - a weave! 1st and last time I did a weave, my poor edges suffered My sister suggested leaving my edges out and getting a kinky/curly weave which will mean I can cornrow my edges every night = kinky/curly hair to match the weave.

Help!!!!

 

[Ijanei]

I FAILED! I "partially" relaxed my hair yesterday, I was just so eager to get rid of the "naps" in the back now I must start the transition over again I guess.
Damn

 

[Foxglove]

Jamoca... you're probably almost ready... give it a few more weeks and if the urge gets stronger, instead of easing, I'm sure you'll BC.

So I was detangling after cowashing my hair in 4 braids today and :wow: When did my natural hair get so long? My hair in the front half grows slower than the rest of my hair and it's long (enough), I know it's not *long* long but I'm amazed that my hair has grown this much without me noticing

So... BC date looks like it's gonna be June 20th (18 months post) cos I'd love to celebrate my birthday (a week later) *all natural**.

My friend's wedding is in 2 weeks and I still have no idea what I'm doing to my hair... she's asked us for a specific look so either I blowdry my hair straight and do about ten flat twists for a twistout or I do what I never ever want to do again - a weave! 1st and last time I did a weave, my poor edges suffered My sister suggested leaving my edges out and getting a kinky/curly weave which will mean I can cornrow my edges every night = kinky/curly hair to match the weave.

Help!!!!

MG my mom is saying the same thing for graduation so I was also thinking of a kinky curly weave. Look into bobraz(bohyme brazillian wave), aamh (all about my hair) kinky curly or Halleys curl natural

 

[Foxglove]

More BC urges...

The other day I finally took my weave out (YES), washed and DC'd yesterday in sections. This morning, I loosened out my plaits and was amazed at how full and healthy and just my natural hair looked. Then I took a look at my raggedy wimpy relaxed ends... let's just say I wasn't so pleased.

I'm really really tempted to just chop the ends today. Seriously. My hair would look SO MUCH BETTER. But part of me is saying no, worrying (only a little) about length and styling options. I'm also remembering the advice you all gave me about waiting a few weeks.

But these ends! They need to die!

Think on it. I'm prone to making rash decisions so I made myself wait 1 or 2 weeks before chopping so I wouldn't regret my decision

 

[dr.j]

Jamoca... you're probably almost ready... give it a few more weeks and if the urge gets stronger, instead of easing, I'm sure you'll BC.

So I was detangling after cowashing my hair in 4 braids today and :wow: When did my natural hair get so long? My hair in the front half grows slower than the rest of my hair and it's long (enough), I know it's not *long* long but I'm amazed that my hair has grown this much without me noticing

So... BC date looks like it's gonna be June 20th (18 months post) cos I'd love to celebrate my birthday (a week later) *all natural**.

My friend's wedding is in 2 weeks and I still have no idea what I'm doing to my hair... she's asked us for a specific look so either I blowdry my hair straight and do about ten flat twists for a twistout or I do what I never ever want to do again - a weave! 1st and last time I did a weave, my poor edges suffered My sister suggested leaving my edges out and getting a kinky/curly weave which will mean I can cornrow my edges every night = kinky/curly hair to match the weave.

Help!!!!

MG, unfortunately, I know nothing about weaves so can't help you there but your twistouts are very nice --- that would be my vote.

for your BC date! Please pop in periodically though after the BC. Don't leave us!

 

[TruMe]

Well, the trim wasn't so bad after all. It still feels a little (I'm trying to be nice) short but at least I didn't have to get too much cut off. This is after a flat two strand twist set. I will definitely be making the religious 6 week appointments for a trim, my ng looks so nice compared to the relaxed, wimpy ends. I didn't get a chance to take photos of my hair wet but will do it this weekend when I co-wash and restyle with a strawler set.

All of you alls tips and suggestions have been ingenious. Thanks so much!!

 

[YaniraNaturally]

I FAILED! I "partially" relaxed my hair yesterday, I was just so eager to get rid of the "naps" in the back now I must start the transition over again I guess.
Damn

How much of the back did you relax? A cm?An inch?

 

[Zaz]

I'm out ladies, I chopped my hair off today. Thanks for the tips and support and good luck to all the other transitioners

ETA: I started a thread here

 

[Shay72]

People are chopping left and right. I will be there in July.

 

[Zaz]

People are chopping left and right. I will be there in July.

It's the heat, I wanted to wait to 18months but I realised that would put me at november = PA winter

 

[LaFemmeNaturelle]

I blowdried today because I was bored lol and my hair still wasnt dry from yesterday's wash. I only blowdried the relaxed ends because i didnt want that comb going through my ng and the front was pretty straight already from yesterday's bun. I think I wil start blowdrying once a month because I kinda like the half straightness. I think my bantuknot outs and twistouts will turn out better this way.

And yesss I know my ends are unevent I called myself giving myself a 3 inch cut a couple of weeks ago but I did it on an old braidout so somehow it turned out this way. Dah well, I don't wear my hair straight anyway so who cares.

 

[c0urtkneee]

everyone is BC`ing. i`m trying to hold out for another 9-ish months.
how`s everyone`s transition going?

 

[EagleEyes85]

Ok I just had to share this to all the ladies transitioning. I am transitioning, or trying my hardest at least. I am 5 months post relaxer and after a while this transitioning thing was becoming a disaster. My hair was breaking, it was so thick I could barley comb it. It was just a mess! I almost gave up and started to schedule an appt. to get a relaxer.

I decided to try one of the tips I've gained on this forum about silk amino acid. I bought Sally's generic of biosilk silk treatment. I mixed it with my dc and put it in my hair over night.

The next morning I went in the shower to do my ayurveda rinses. I had my hair sectioned in 4 braids with the dc and I detangled under running water. Already my hair is softer than ever before! After I detangled and realized I hardly lost any hair (I normally lose alot just detangling during this transition!) Now normally when I use shikaikai powder and amla as a rinse,my hair feels dry until I apply a conditioner like HE LTR. But this time I applied the powders and my hair literally felt relaxed bone straight!

I can't credit the powders for this, but I credit mixing silk with a dc. It has made my hair so much softer and able to manage as I continue to transition. Boy, I was about to give up! I'm glad I stumbled on this. Just thought I'd share. I wasn't sure how many ppl had tried this.

Thank you so much for whoever talked about silk amino acids. I'm sorry I'm not sure who it was but thank you!

 

[LoveCraze]

Hey Ladies I did my first successful twist out as a natural and just wanted to share some pics with some of ya'll who don't peruse the Newly Natural thread. Hope everyone's transition is going ok.

 

[TruMe]

OK, so I cowashed my hair yesterday and took a picture of my texture. Again, I "think" I could be a 3c but not quite sure. I don't even know the definitions of the different levels . Anyways, ng length is about 3 inches and my relaxed hair is about 7 1/2 inches. I've got a LONG way to go erplexed.

 

[Shay72]

I'm 11 months post today . I had my first doubts since deciding to transition yesterday. It was momentary and I'm fine today.

 

[Uniqzoe]

You ladies look wonderful! At 9 months post I am actually enjoying my transition and I love trying out new styles.

 

[13StepsAhead]

I'm 11 months post today . I had my first doubts since deciding to transition yesterday. It was momentary and I'm fine today.

Nice to see I have someone transitiong around the same time frame as I am. I will be 11months post on the 3rd

 

[Khaiya]

8 months post now.

 

[fivetimestwo]

Nice to see I have someone transitiong around the same time frame as I am. I will be 11months post on the 3rd

I'm right there with you ladies, I'm a little over 11 months post myself. I initially planned on BC'ing in November but I'm thinking I may go longer if I can hang in there.

 

[MummysGirl]

:wow: Shay! How time flies!!!!

and good to know your doubts were temporary

I'm 11 months post today . I had my first doubts since deciding to transition yesterday. It was momentary and I'm fine today.

 

[MummysGirl]

KUTGW Ladies

 

[TruMe]

I'm 11 months post today . I had my first doubts since deciding to transition yesterday. It was momentary and I'm fine today.

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

 

[TruMe]

8 months post now.

CONGRATULATIONS as well!!

 

[Alta Angel]

I need some different bun styles! Maybe I will try a middle part like suggested in another thread...

 

[changingSeasons]

Hi Ladies!!!

I would like to join you guys, everyone's hair so Pretty and Thick. I am currently 6 months post, trying to go for 2 years! I think this thread will help me get there!