Transitioning without BC'ing Support Thread
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MileHighDiva
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havilland
Magical Mythical Princess
Remember, my hair is texlaxed not relaxed bone straight. So the difference in texture is not that apparent when it's air dried. Trust me. I live with this mane. LOL
There's a good 4 inches if not more in most areas. Except the front where there's more.
caliscurls
Well-Known Member
Posting some inspiration for us transitioners http://blackgirllonghair.com/2013/06/tracee-ellis-ross-i-dont-want-you-to-want-my-hair/
I so loved that video! Especially when she got to the piece about it being a reflection of her soul. I really miss my natural hair, I just feel more "at home" natural. That is nothing against being relaxed, it's just something I've come to realize about me personally. And if I didn't have such a big head I'd big chop today, lol!! But uh that's not the case so long term transitioning it is.
I so loved that video! Especially when she got to the piece about it being a reflection of her soul. I really miss my natural hair, I just feel more "at home" natural. That is nothing against being relaxed, it's just something I've come to realize about me personally. And if I didn't have such a big head I'd big chop today, lol!! But uh that's not the case so long term transitioning it is.
blue_flower
Well-Known Member
I'm still transitioning. The hair in the back is coarse so I'm having breakage. There's like thin thready strands hanging from my new growth and I'm itching to cut it off! I'm thinking about doing a mini chop at the end if the summer. I'm hoping my natural hair will at least be close to shoulder length then.
Jobwright
Well-Known Member
I want to flat iron! Scared though... I am 7 months post and finally reached SL, maybe APL, but I'm not sure because I have not worn straight hair for at least 5 months. What to do? I am getting ready to cowash. Not sure if I will wig it for the rest of the week or what. I want to do something...different than wigs and buns. I bought a new wig today but it didn't excite me enough to want to wear it tomorrow. I need something...different, like MY HAIR STRAIGHT. IS ANYONE WITH ME?
Rae81
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havilland
Magical Mythical Princess
Dayjoy
Old School Member
Hey ladies! As I've been harping on and on about for the last three to six months, my Chop Day was yesterday! This is my hair before I went to the salon to have it done:
My stylist and her assistant were waiting excitedly for me. I got my wash and went to her station. She reminded me that when I first started coming to her she told me to stop getting relaxers. She said "All those texturizers you got..." and just shook her head.
I thought it would be weird to take pictures at the salon, but she asked ME if she could take before and afters! Here is my hair after the wash and before the cut:
and here it is after the cut with no product or anything. Shrinkage is something else!
Here it is after the flat iron which I'll wear until about Sunday or Monday when I'll wash and DC it for the FIRST TIME
and give myself a Bantu knot out like etcblogmag on YouTube does. :crossfingers:
As you all can tell, I am SO EXCITED!
I want to thank YOU ALL for sharing this experience and your knowledge with me. It really has been like having a bunch of girlfriends to help me through.
My stylist and her assistant were waiting excitedly for me. I got my wash and went to her station. She reminded me that when I first started coming to her she told me to stop getting relaxers. She said "All those texturizers you got..." and just shook her head.
I thought it would be weird to take pictures at the salon, but she asked ME if she could take before and afters! Here is my hair after the wash and before the cut:
and here it is after the cut with no product or anything. Shrinkage is something else!
Here it is after the flat iron which I'll wear until about Sunday or Monday when I'll wash and DC it for the FIRST TIME
and give myself a Bantu knot out like etcblogmag on YouTube does. :crossfingers:
As you all can tell, I am SO EXCITED!
I want to thank YOU ALL for sharing this experience and your knowledge with me. It really has been like having a bunch of girlfriends to help me through.
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caliscurls
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january noir
Sunny On a Cloudy Day
Hey ladies! As I've been harping on and on about for the last three to six months, my Chop Day was yesterday! This is my hair before I went to the salon to have it done:
My stylist and her assistant were waiting excitedly for me. I got my wash and went to her station. She reminded me that when I first started coming to her she told me to stop getting relaxers. She said "All those texturizers you got..." and just shook her head.
and here it is after the cut with no product or anything. Shrinkage is something else!
Here it is after the flat iron which I'll wear until about Sunday or Monday when I'll wash and DC it for the FIRST TIME
As you all can tell, I am SO EXCITED!
CONGRATS!!!!!! I love my natural hair and you will too!
Jobwright
Well-Known Member
So, I did the curl formers and SLEPT IN THEM (if u want to call that sleeping). My curls were super cute yesterday and by the end of the day, they fell perfectly. However, today, after sleeping pretty last night, my roots, 7 months of natural hair has completely reverted. So I now have an Afro with cute spirals popping out everywhere. I want to laugh but jeez!!!!! So, ladies who use rollers/curl formers, is this normal? Should I have used a different product other than lotta body? To provide more detail, I cowshed with Tresemme Naturals, dc'ed with a mix of Elasta QP Intense, wheat germ and grape sees oils. Bagged, sat under dryer for 45 mins, rinsed, cowshed again cause that junk was super oily. Tshirt wrapped. Doused each of 4 sections with lotta body, installed curl formers. Sat under dryer for 1 hr. went to bed. The curls yesterday were crisp but not too hard, just right. So, what to do about the new growth that is not holding the curl former shape?
Dayjoy
Old School Member
Thanks! First she just cut off the relaxed ends, but after she flat ironed she went through again, but didn't really cut much, like maybe a quarter of an inch in places.
Dayjoy
Old School Member
I ain't goin' nowhere! 
havilland
Magical Mythical Princess
i had to go back to cones yall! i can't stand the frizz......
i haven't used cones (except for flat ironing) in two years, but it had to be done!
as a result of this decision i will be using a diluted shampoo once a week and leaving regular conditioner in my hair to combat dryness.
i use Garnier Leave in Creme. my old silicone based leave in left my curls so much nicer and under control.
(the link shows the new formula. i use the old formula of this which i like way better. i am glad the PJ in me anticipated a formula change and bought every bottle i could find a few months ago even though i don't use it anymore)
http://www.soap.com/p/garnier-fruct...Care&utm_term=_cat:hair+care&noappbanner=true
this is the other one i use when flat ironing...love them both!
http://www.soap.com/p/garnier-fructis-sleek-shine-anti-humidity-smoothing-milk-45997
i haven't used cones (except for flat ironing) in two years, but it had to be done!
as a result of this decision i will be using a diluted shampoo once a week and leaving regular conditioner in my hair to combat dryness.
i use Garnier Leave in Creme. my old silicone based leave in left my curls so much nicer and under control.
(the link shows the new formula. i use the old formula of this which i like way better. i am glad the PJ in me anticipated a formula change and bought every bottle i could find a few months ago even though i don't use it anymore)
http://www.soap.com/p/garnier-fruct...Care&utm_term=_cat:hair+care&noappbanner=true
this is the other one i use when flat ironing...love them both!
http://www.soap.com/p/garnier-fructis-sleek-shine-anti-humidity-smoothing-milk-45997
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Napp
Ms. Nobody
i actually try to stay away from drugstore products because they tend to have a high rate of ingredient changes. I hate that!
havilland
Magical Mythical Princess
I know right!? Those prods are back from my relaxed days.....but they work well. Glad I bought 50-11 bottles every time they went on sale.
on another note! YOUR HAIR IS LOVELY!!!! where do you buy those products you mentioned?
Napp
Ms. Nobody
I know right!? Those prods are back from my relaxed days.....but they work well. Glad I bought 50-11 bottles every time they went on sale.
on another note! YOUR HAIR IS LOVELY!!!! where do you buy those products you mentioned?
Thank you! i usually buy them from the BSS or on ebay
Jobwright
Well-Known Member
Having a bad day and serious PMS. I washed my hair yesterday and left my twists in all day and night for a twist out this morning. It was terrible! My ends just don't do right and my roots were not twisted or defined in any way at all. Again, definition mid strand, Afro at the roots and thin ends. I am seriously considering flat ironing. But I am concerned about heat damage. Then I say, well my hair looked fine when I flat ironed after relaxing, what's the big deal now. So confused and frustrated. I had to wear my old wig to church cause the new one was just toooooooo full. Maybe it's time for more braids until I feel better about my hair and have more length at the natural roots. I am really trying to love my hair but jeeeez, should she make it so difficult! My DEAR husband, he's too good to initial, said he is in the journey with me and will ride with me either way. Gotta love him! But I don't know if I want to ride anymore. Seriously considering heat training.
havilland
Magical Mythical Princess
imho it is hard to duplicate natural styles when you are half relaxed half natural....i have never had success with braidouts and twists etc. i rock buns, ponytails OR flat iron. i gave up on trying to make a wash n go and all those other cute styles that work on a head that has one texture, a long time ago.....
i think those attempts work better when you only have an inch or two of new growth for most people.
when i want a really cute dependable style that won't frizz and act a mess, i put on a wig
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