divachyk
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Oh no never @Saludable84. I was just explaining what I was planning to do. That's all.
@flyygirlll2 ppl stay giving opinions.
@flyygirlll2 ppl stay giving opinions.
Transitioning without BC'ing Support Thread
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halfindian
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Oops. I stayed away too long. Lol. Nice to hear we have a 3 year transitioner in here. That journey is a tough one. I think preparation is key. You need to set aside time to manage your hair in order to maintain health and you need your products and tools to be on standby. I know many who swear by preparing the hair from the night before.
This journey is not for the faint as someone posted in here.
Post chop chop I miss my long hair but hair grows and I know it will look foxier curly! I have had days where I get frustrated with styling. I'm back on my co wash and have been abusing the gel which may not be good but it helps. I like when I don't have to style my hair during the week. It makes life seem easier. And reduces on frustration.
I'd tell everyone transition for as long as you can until you feel the length is manageable. If you feel frustrated or the urge, take a deep breath, relax put that hair away for a while if its in the morning or try a twist/braid out. I know if my natural hair was longer my jumbo twists would be the style of choice 90% of the time cause they are stylish and quick to install.
This journey is not for the faint as someone posted in here.
Post chop chop I miss my long hair but hair grows and I know it will look foxier curly! I have had days where I get frustrated with styling. I'm back on my co wash and have been abusing the gel which may not be good but it helps. I like when I don't have to style my hair during the week. It makes life seem easier. And reduces on frustration.
I'd tell everyone transition for as long as you can until you feel the length is manageable. If you feel frustrated or the urge, take a deep breath, relax put that hair away for a while if its in the morning or try a twist/braid out. I know if my natural hair was longer my jumbo twists would be the style of choice 90% of the time cause they are stylish and quick to install.
divachyk
Instagram: adaybyjay
@halfindian, preparing my hair the night before really helps me stay sane and get out the house on time. It always minimizes frizzy hair. Having my hair under a scarf all night makes it lay flatter. There is a difference in the appearance of my hair when I do it in the morning vs. at night.
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Saludable84
Better Late Than Ugly
@halfindian I usually wash and twist on sundays so that I don't have to do much during the week. ive tried doing my hair the same day and it was a fail.
flyygirlll2
Lioness mane
@Saludable84 Same here. I only have time right now to wash during the weekend. I'll do 2 strand twists and pin them up. I may mouisturise my hair once during the week... but that's about it. #Teamdoingtheleast.
GettingKinky
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I prep my hair at night too. I always wear it in a braidout ponytail. Every night I put two braids in my ponytail and roll them up on perm rods. In the morning I smooth the front and tie it down with a scarf. If I slept in a scarf I probably wouldn't have to do anything in the morning except take the braids out. As long as I wear this style I feel like I could transition forever.
halfindian
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Very true. Scarfing helps the hair lay better. There is even a difference when you scarf down flat twists.
halfindian
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That makes so much sense. Especially if you have more time on weekends.
halfindian
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Babysaffy
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Aww thank you!
Thank you all for your encouragement. I need to learn how to do mentions lol
rileypak
Wash Week™ Queen
Some random pictures I've taken lately.
One is on wash day, hair full of leave in just before I seal and twist.
The other is while unraveling twists and finger detangling in the car on the way home from work.
This transition has been a journey. Not much left but I'm still resigned to let those last pieces of relaxed hair be.
One is on wash day, hair full of leave in just before I seal and twist.
The other is while unraveling twists and finger detangling in the car on the way home from work.
This transition has been a journey. Not much left but I'm still resigned to let those last pieces of relaxed hair be.
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IDareT'sHair
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Awww I am so Proud.
You know you be killin' some products
Saludable84
Better Late Than Ugly
IDareT'sHair
PJ Rehabilitation Center
I Agree with you Ladies. A Journey and a Challenge in and of itself.
I definitely don't want to repeat this lesson.
@halfindian @Saludable84 @divachyk @flyygirlll2 @rileypak @Babysaffy @GettingKinky
I definitely don't want to repeat this lesson.
@halfindian @Saludable84 @divachyk @flyygirlll2 @rileypak @Babysaffy @GettingKinky
flyygirlll2
Lioness mane
GettingKinky
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IDareT'sHair
PJ Rehabilitation Center
halfindian
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Saludable84
Better Late Than Ugly
Cut a few more ends off. Also finger detangled while applying conditioner. Since I washed and cowashed this week, not as much hair. I didn't think I would cut more hair off, but I'm just tired of the ends. This should suffice for a while.
I had my husband see if both sections roughly ear area to nape were even after cutting and do a faux length check. My nape is the most natural area (smallest amount of relaxed ends with practically none).
My crown is collarbone length, but considering in 2011, when it is was at nothing and has been struggling to grow, since transitioning, it's growing in nicely and strong. Just slow. I can deal with slow as long as it isn't breaking.
I had my husband see if both sections roughly ear area to nape were even after cutting and do a faux length check. My nape is the most natural area (smallest amount of relaxed ends with practically none).
My crown is collarbone length, but considering in 2011, when it is was at nothing and has been struggling to grow, since transitioning, it's growing in nicely and strong. Just slow. I can deal with slow as long as it isn't breaking.
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rileypak
Wash Week™ Queen
I know what you mean.
When I snipped a few weeks ago, besides the SSKs, I was just ready for a trim. Now that they're off, I'm content...for now
IDareT'sHair
PJ Rehabilitation Center
21 Months Post Today!
rileypak
Wash Week™ Queen
halfindian
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Lol @Saludable84 someone's getting closer to 100%
halfindian
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Just when I thought yea I'm ready to pack up ease and PS I find my hair overwhelming. Now Learning products play a huge role. I bought beautiful textures defining curl custard that left both my hair and my daughter's hair flaky despite doing LCO. I'm not even sure I want to keep using it. All my ears had glue like flaking bits. Products are very important. Hoping to see if my hair can French twist. Also on the radar is revisting my banana clip.
divachyk
Instagram: adaybyjay
@Saludable84, go girl! Almost there.
divachyk
Instagram: adaybyjay
I sized up my natural hair this weekend and I'm at a point where I could cut the relaxed ends and have enough for a puff, I think. As much as I don't want to give up the little length I have left, I'm seriously tired of transitioning. Maybe the moment will pass soon but I've been feeling this way for a while.
GettingKinky
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