Transitioning without BC'ing Support Thread
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Nightingale
On the Grow and Keeping it Simple
Today I bantu knotted my hair for a knot out. My bun is getting boring so I'm giving this style a shot.
shyekiera
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Oohh.can u post your results?
Nightingale
On the Grow and Keeping it Simple
baddison
natural for good
Yup. Used the split ender when I was relaxed, about 2 times per year. it really does work. it actually "snips" away any split hairs along the shaft of the hair. And then at the very end it merely dusts. It always left my hair feeling very smoothed when i was done. Never had any fly-aways whenever I used it. Now that I'm transitions, I haven't touched it....so I cannot speak to how it works for natural hair. i would imagine you'd probably have to get your hair at least semi-straight in order for the split ender to move thru the hair shaft as smoothly as it needs.
baddison
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yes, I wash my hair in sections, then i condition in those same sections. I even apply my moisturizing products in those same sections. this way, my transitioning hair doesn't have any opportunity to re-tangle. When i'm finally ready to style, I simply finger-comb my style, combining all the sections together again.
PlainJane
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I have it and love it! It's the only hair tool I've splurged on besides my flat iron and it was definitely worth it. I've only used it twice tho. It's almost time for me to use again.
PlainJane
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Are your sections twisted or braided? I keep my sections braided while I shampoo, then unbraid a section, add conditioner to that section, then braid it again. Repeat for all sections. I'm trying to cut down the length of my wash days but afraid my hair won't get thoroughly conditioned if it's still sectioned off.
pearlific1
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I straightened my hair last night to trim and I was FLOORED by how much it had grown. The last time I straightened my hair was back in Jan and that was only a small section in the front I needed done to blend a half wig.
I'm transitioning from texlaxed hair and I wear buns or a puff 24/7. When my hair is curly, it hovers between ear and neck length. My hair straightened was grazing APL.
It was good to finally see my hair showing length. I ended up trimming off 2". It feels good to see progress since curly hair often hides it.
I'm transitioning from texlaxed hair and I wear buns or a puff 24/7. When my hair is curly, it hovers between ear and neck length. My hair straightened was grazing APL.
It was good to finally see my hair showing length. I ended up trimming off 2". It feels good to see progress since curly hair often hides it.tapioca_pudding
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So I'm 4 months post... and I just got a haircut smh. My back is really short (1" in some areas) so that part is COMPLETELY natural, curls up when wet and everything. My front is still fairly long compared to the back. I'm still not planning to big chop and just maintain this style as it grows out. I'll likely just keep getting trims on the front until the natural hair grows out to the same length. I dunno, Im trying to figure out a plan because I definitely wasn't expecting this. I also gotta figure out what to do after my workouts in the morning, because half my head is 100% natural and curly, and the other half is like 30% natural with straight ends. 
Lawd.... I'll definitely be wearing my hair straight most weekends until I can figure out a braidout style that looks nice; might have to wait until I get more length in the back.
Lawd.... I'll definitely be wearing my hair straight most weekends until I can figure out a braidout style that looks nice; might have to wait until I get more length in the back.
MzRhonda
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So I'm 4 months post... and I just got a haircut smh. My back is really short (1" in some areas) so that part is COMPLETELY natural, curls up when wet and everything. My front is still fairly long compared to the back. I'm still not planning to big chop and just maintain this style as it grows out. I'll likely just keep getting trims on the front until the natural hair grows out to the same length. I dunno, Im trying to figure out a plan because I definitely wasn't expecting this. I also gotta figure out what to do after my workouts in the morning, because half my head is 100% natural and curly, and the other half is like 30% natural with straight ends.
The bolded sounds like my hair, most of my back is natural because when I began to transition my hair was pretty short anyway and I love the way it curls up on its own.......my top and front middle is longer and has longer relaxed ends so nothing looks good except for wearing it straight and curled.
My ideal would be a short tapered natural cut.
tapioca_pudding
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baddison
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I usually twist and then clamp each section while I go around and "service" each section. I deep condition in twists.
EnExitStageLeft
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Prepoo'ed overnight using EVCO and I just got done Co-Cleansing w/ Ouidad Curl Cowash. I'm sitting here w/ a turbie twist right now for 20-30 minutes and will apply my DC when I'm done.
I should have done this mess this past weekend, but I seriously had NO time. So today will suffice.
I should have done this mess this past weekend, but I seriously had NO time. So today will suffice.
EnExitStageLeft
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honeybee
I've used both topical (scalp oils and such) and internal (hair vitamins....liquid and tablet, B12 Shots). And personally I got the best growth when taking vitamins preferably Liquid Vitamins. I use to use the Swansons Mineral Max I think its called?...Don't quote me. But When I used it I did notice a bit of a boost in my growth. I honestly don't know why I stop taking it. I also used Hairfinity for a bit, but wasn't consistent.
I've used both topical (scalp oils and such) and internal (hair vitamins....liquid and tablet, B12 Shots). And personally I got the best growth when taking vitamins preferably Liquid Vitamins. I use to use the Swansons Mineral Max I think its called?...Don't quote me. But When I used it I did notice a bit of a boost in my growth. I honestly don't know why I stop taking it. I also used Hairfinity for a bit, but wasn't consistent.
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nemi95
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Same over here. Sections of the back of my hair is 100% natural while The front is probably 50% natural. Did my first real wash n go this weekend. I loved how the back curled up. I had to pin parts of the front up because I was looking crazy with all those straight ends. I'm BSL but if I chop I'll probably go back to SL. I'm not ready for that. Looks like I will have to continue alternating braidouts and flat ironing.
caliscurls
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Well after agonizing over it for weeks I finally big chopped late last week. I am SO glad I did, I feel like I've been reunited with an old friend, lol. I really missed my curls and the ease of my natural hair but I do feel like I'm kinda starting over..
- my buns are so puny, lol! Time to break out the homemade satin donut
- braided styles don't stay the way they used to..have to use more pins
- the sides are sooo much shorter than the back. The back is a little past APL, the front is well everywhere from ear length to shoulder length.
- the texture is bangin'
- the thickness is awesome
- I already know from the past that wash n go's are not my friend so they will rarely be done
- my routine may not change much, I'm going to stick to keeping it stretched or straight. It's just a matter if styling.
At first I thought I was going to regret not waiting longer but I couldn't be happier. NOW the growth journey really starts. Everyday I want to play in it but contain myself. I'm really looking forward to seeing it flourish from here.
- my buns are so puny, lol! Time to break out the homemade satin donut
- braided styles don't stay the way they used to..have to use more pins
- the sides are sooo much shorter than the back. The back is a little past APL, the front is well everywhere from ear length to shoulder length.
- the texture is bangin'
- the thickness is awesome
- I already know from the past that wash n go's are not my friend so they will rarely be done
- my routine may not change much, I'm going to stick to keeping it stretched or straight. It's just a matter if styling.
At first I thought I was going to regret not waiting longer but I couldn't be happier. NOW the growth journey really starts. Everyday I want to play in it but contain myself. I'm really looking forward to seeing it flourish from here.
caliscurls
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I need some more hair yall. This transition is taking too daggone long. So....er.....um...tell me about growth aids.Have you used them? Did you see results?
I just started drinking whey protein shakes daily after my workouts and read somewhere it also helps with hair growth. It may be something for you to check out. I'll be taking note but I'm also using liquid gold products so may not be able to narrow down between the two.
EnExitStageLeft
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caliscurls
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CaliCurlson your Big Chop!
Thanks
I'll finally be able to get that pretty wave I see in your hair EnExitStageLeft when it's pulled back.
EnExitStageLeft
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caliscurls
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@CaliCurls Thanks for the sweet compliment. If I'm not mistaken you're like a 3c/4a too right? If so I can live vicariously through you until then lol.
Lol EnExitStageLeft yep I've got a mix of 4a/b and 3c. It's really interesting to see all the different patterns. I used to do wash n go's all the time before I relaxed and they were so darn cute but I paid for it with single strand knots and and tangles. They will be a rarity this time around. I might try some on vacation in late July though since I'll be swimming a lot. It'll just be easier. If I do I'll post for ya
tapioca_pudding
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I've been so stressed out trying to figure out how this haircut is going to affect my transition that I didn't even take a moment to be excited that my entire back half is NATURAL and I can play in the curls. 
I can try products etc to see what works and what doesn't. That gave me a ray of sunshine when I realized that.
Im still a bit anxious trying to figure out how this transition is going to go, but I can just take it day by day and see how my hair grows out.
I can try products etc to see what works and what doesn't. That gave me a ray of sunshine when I realized that.Im still a bit anxious trying to figure out how this transition is going to go, but I can just take it day by day and see how my hair grows out.
EnExitStageLeft
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Lol @EnExitStageLeft yep I've got a mix of 4a/b and 3c. It's really interesting to see all the different patterns. I used to do wash n go's all the time before I relaxed and they were so darn cute but I paid for it with single strand knots and and tangles. They will be a rarity this time around. I might try some on vacation in late July though since I'll be swimming a lot. It'll just be easier. If I do I'll post for ya
Thanks Girl!
What gels did you use to use?
I've got a couple on my list already. Curl Junkie Pattern Pusha, Homemade Flaxseed Gel, Kinky Kurly Curling Custard and Pink/Black Eco Styler.
Nightingale
On the Grow and Keeping it Simple
After two days of drying, my results were not so great. Next time I'll do the knots on dry hair and in more consistently sized sections.
naija24
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Well after agonizing over it for weeks I finally big chopped late last week. I am SO glad I did, I feel like I've been reunited with an old friend, lol. I really missed my curls and the ease of my natural hair but I do feel like I'm kinda starting over..
- my buns are so puny, lol! Time to break out the homemade satin donut
- braided styles don't stay the way they used to..have to use more pins
- the sides are sooo much shorter than the back. The back is a little past APL, the front is well everywhere from ear length to shoulder length.
- the texture is bangin'
- the thickness is awesome
- I already know from the past that wash n go's are not my friend so they will rarely be done
- my routine may not change much, I'm going to stick to keeping it stretched or straight. It's just a matter if styling.
At first I thought I was going to regret not waiting longer but I couldn't be happier. NOW the growth journey really starts. Everyday I want to play in it but contain myself. I'm really looking forward to seeing it flourish from here.
So you transitioned a little over a year and you're already APL??? That's insanely fast growth~! Congrats caliscurls!
I don't know how many inches of natural hair that I have but I think I got my first SSK in my nape. My baby hairs seem to be totally natural back there and any relaxed stuff has broken off. They are so coily. Doing a pull test, it goes close to the bottom of my neck! yay!!
Going on 18 weeks post!!!
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