CurlyCoilycourt
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For some reason i have been getting a mean itch to BC!!! But im holding out until at least the end of December...i think i'll be happy at that length which will be 14 months...might go longer if im not happy with length!!
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For some reason i have been getting a mean itch to BC!!! But im holding out until at least the end of December...i think i'll be happy at that length which will be 14 months...might go longer if im not happy with length!!
Aggie
Well-Known Member
I find the Elucence Clarifying and the Mizani Puriphyl Shampoos are excellent and do not leave my hair dry. Maybe you could give one of those a try.
Mystery
Well-Known Member
I purchased a relaxer today. =(
I am like 7 months post. My hair isnt difficult, it just takes longer, and my time is precious because I am in the middle of studying for the bar.
Oh well. Hair grows. I'll be back.
Why don't you just put your hair in a bun during bar study time? I can't imagine you are going anywhere where you need to have sexy hair.
Black Hoya Chick
New Member
65 weeks post and counting. i needed a new bun style. i change it up to keep me from extreme boredom. now i am doing a messy bun. i flat twist my hair every 2-3 days, and then throw it into a high messy bun curly nikki style. then i add a cute scarf in front for flare and to avoid adding gel to it. i am liking it so far. i pineapple the hair at night in between retwisting. and i just leave it loose if i am chillin around the house
Morenita
Well-Known Member
I'm getting the urge to B/C again too...
ETA: Ok, I just DIED inside because I just saw that I missed Whimsy's B/C!!! Good lord, your have some GORGEOUS hair chica!!! Ok, so that's either more inspiration for me to keep on trucking, or to snip
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CurlyCoilycourt
New Member
I'm getting the urge to B/C again too...
ETA: Ok, I just DIED inside because I just saw that I missed Whimsy's B/C!!! Good lord, your have some GORGEOUS hair chica!!! Ok, so that's either more inspiration for me to keep on trucking, or to snip
and im looking at your fotki sooooooo jealous you're siggy is at 14 months and that is what i am aiming for
Geez see i would of Bc'ed by now (not that im telling you too) lol
Morenita
Well-Known Member
and im looking at your fotki sooooooo jealous you're siggy is at 14 months and that is what i am aiming for
Lol, toootally not helping!!!
But thanks for the compliments
SouthernBeauty
Well-Known Member
Just checking in! I was 27 weeks yesterday!
My transition is getting easier hopefully by my 30th week it will be gravy!! HHG!!!
My transition is getting easier hopefully by my 30th week it will be gravy!! HHG!!!
SouthernBeauty
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Awww sorry to hear about ur relaxer but welcome back!
-Love Love*
New Member
Okay Ladies, I'm about 23 weeks post [5 months and some change]
And my hair is straight TRIPPING!
Shedding and breakage...
I'm thinking I need some protein, but I'll try that and see how it goes.
It never feels moisturized even when I moisturize it...
I need methods on detangling new growth also because when i wear my hair in a lil bun, my head looks so BIG and disproportioned its ridiculous.
Also,
I need STYLES to wear my hair in!
-I don't want to FLAT IRON until I get the shedding and breakage into check....
-My hair's not long enough for a PRESENTABLE bun. I can do the ends tucked thing which i don't feel really does anything..its also not CUTE
-My twistouts and braid outs NEVER come out right...
-I did a rollerset...and it was cute and all but that's not about to be the only style I ever wear. Ya know?
Help me yall, I feel so OVERWHELMED with problems IDK what to do!
And my hair is straight TRIPPING!
Shedding and breakage...
I'm thinking I need some protein, but I'll try that and see how it goes.
It never feels moisturized even when I moisturize it...
I need methods on detangling new growth also because when i wear my hair in a lil bun, my head looks so BIG and disproportioned its ridiculous.
Also,
I need STYLES to wear my hair in!
-I don't want to FLAT IRON until I get the shedding and breakage into check....
-My hair's not long enough for a PRESENTABLE bun. I can do the ends tucked thing which i don't feel really does anything..its also not CUTE
-My twistouts and braid outs NEVER come out right...
-I did a rollerset...and it was cute and all but that's not about to be the only style I ever wear. Ya know?
Help me yall, I feel so OVERWHELMED with problems IDK what to do!
Melissa-jane
Active Member
I would love support, I have finally decided to transition, I new I was transitioning when I bought phytospecific relaxer and could not bare to put it on my hair despite my pj problem.
Thanks for the thread.
Thanks for the thread.
Melissa-jane
Active Member
how long are you transitioning for?
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Sequoia
Active Member
I'm not an expert by any means so I hope someone else chimes in...
Shedding is normal but breakage isn't and I expect it's breaking along the line of dermacation. You might need to do a light protein treatment once in a while to strengthen your hair or, if your hair can handle it, a hard protein like Aphogee 2step or Nexxus emmergencee and always follow up with a moisturising DC.
You can try detangling with a cheapie conditioner and comb very gently with a wide-tooth comb. I've found washing and letting my hair dry in braided/twisted sections (about 4-6) a major life saver- it helps decrease the amount of hair I lose because I'm not over-manipulating my hair.
As per style: Personally, I'm transitioning with braid extensions because I'm planning a long transition but braiding isn't for everyone. You could try french braiding your hair, tucking it in and dressing it up with clips and accessories. Not really good at styling but check out members fotki's and see what transition styles they use.
HTH.
Sorry girlie.Way to make me feel like a punk for throwing in the towel.
Black Hoya Chick
New Member
bought 2 new products today: 100% aloe vera gel and garnier fructis sleek and shine fortifying cream conditioner. something had to give cuz my old combo (lustrasilk shea butter cholesterol and fantasia ic olive styling gel) didn't seem to be cutting it anymore. i am gonna DC, co-wash, and use these as my leave-in today and hope for the best.
i have been cowashing a lot lately. the humidity is making me sweat like crazy and drying out my hair. so i need something to REALLY add the moisture and seal it in.
i have been cowashing a lot lately. the humidity is making me sweat like crazy and drying out my hair. so i need something to REALLY add the moisture and seal it in.
jaded_faerie
Well-Known Member
So I'm a few days shy of 8 months post and I noticed that my texlaxed ends are starting to break off. Just the other day I was contemplating relaxing...
Morenita
Well-Known Member
Nooo, don't do it! You've come such a long way. What's your goal? Let's see if we can't help you get there.
Black Hoya Chick
New Member
OMG the Garnier Fructis Sleek and Shine Fortifying Cream Conditioner is the best thing since sliced bread! Gave me moisture like no other, actually tamed my frizz!!! and defined and elongated my curls. And i have THICK 3C/4A hair. if you feel like nothing is working, give it a try. It was like $4 something for a 13oz. bottle. and the new formula fights humidity and it cone free.
Hi everybody. I rarely post, I do a lot of lurking. Tonight I came out of hiding to let you guys know about Aveeno's Leave In Treatment. I'm 9 months post relaxer and I've been struggling with my transition. I was in Walgreens 2 days ago and I saw this product by Aveeno. I bought it because its 2nd main ingredient is Behentrimonium Methosulfate. I read on Curly Nikki's blog about this ingredient and how it gives great slip to the product it's added to. Well I'm here to tell you all it is so true. I love this stuff. I wish it came in a larger size. It's 5.2fl oz. I cowashed my hair and I sprayed it on and I was able to comb through my hair without begging and pleading with my hair to cooperate. I was even able to comb from root to tip ( I know you're not supposed to do that but had to see what will happen) Sorry for the long drawn out post but just had to let you guys know.
-Love Love*
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Question ladies,
Do you detangle your NG EVERY TIME you wash?
Do you detangle your NG EVERY TIME you wash?
Pandora1975
New Member
Yep, and finger-detangle most days. I just can't stand the feeling when its a mess. I feel little tugs.
GodsPromises
The Credit Countess
Ladies,
I am so frusted right now. I'm about 14 weeks post and nothing that I do to my hair is working. I want to braid it up but don't have the money. I'm a seriously thinking about just cutting it all off. Probably won't but I don't know what else to do. Even my rollersets which usually works for me isn't working. My hair won't hold the curl. I have never attempted to braid my hair before but I may have to do so research and figure out how to kinky twist my hair myself this weekend.
I am so frusted right now. I'm about 14 weeks post and nothing that I do to my hair is working. I want to braid it up but don't have the money. I'm a seriously thinking about just cutting it all off. Probably won't but I don't know what else to do. Even my rollersets which usually works for me isn't working. My hair won't hold the curl. I have never attempted to braid my hair before but I may have to do so research and figure out how to kinky twist my hair myself this weekend.
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What do you mean by they're not working [rollersets]?
Duchesse
Well-Known Member
My hair is looking beyond HAMmy these days. I'm almost 9 months post, and I have a section in the crown that most of the relaxed hair broke off, and a section in the back that is 2-3 inches long when I was going to BC at 6months, then punked. My braidouts don't look good in this humidity, I'm bored of buns.
I've been tempted lately to relax bone straight and get a cute pixy cut. I know if I BC now, my hair will be too short. I feel like I look like James Brown in his mug shot.
The only good thing is I don't work in the summer, and I can wear a hat everyday.
Maybe I'll try a rollerset. Sorry girls, just venting.
I've been tempted lately to relax bone straight and get a cute pixy cut. I know if I BC now, my hair will be too short. I feel like I look like James Brown in his mug shot.
The only good thing is I don't work in the summer, and I can wear a hat everyday.
Maybe I'll try a rollerset. Sorry girls, just venting.
Duchesse
Well-Known Member
Don't do it!!! I've read your posts before, and you sound sooooo much like me in your hair journey. We would both be butt length naturals if we just make up our minds and stick with the program!
My textlaxed end are breaking off too..around the same time post.
Purfectalibi
New Member
Just checking in. I'm about 13 weeks post now and i'm very happy with my hair
. I have 2 new staples that are making this transition a breeze: Pantene Nature Fusion condish ( for my cowash) and Neutrogena Triple Moisture leave in.The pantene melted my thick 4a/b ng instantly and I was able to detangle with a a fine tooth comb in about 5-10 min (normally 30) and the NTM made my hair even more silky
. This is the first time I have gotten so far without braids and I really believe I can stick it out especially with all ya'll support. THANK YOU LADEIS!!!!!!!
. I have 2 new staples that are making this transition a breeze: Pantene Nature Fusion condish ( for my cowash) and Neutrogena Triple Moisture leave in.The pantene melted my thick 4a/b ng instantly and I was able to detangle with a a fine tooth comb in about 5-10 min (normally 30) and the NTM made my hair even more silky. This is the first time I have gotten so far without braids and I really believe I can stick it out especially with all ya'll support. THANK YOU LADEIS!!!!!!!
Black Hoya Chick
New Member
well i only cowash. but no, even though i cowash every other day (for the summer months), i only detangle once a week when i deepcondition. although since i am about 16 months post, its not exactly "newgrowth" anymore. its full out curly hair lol
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