Saludable84
Better Late Than Ugly
I did another mini chop. I don't think I have that many straight ends left.
Transitioning without BC'ing Support Thread
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halfindian
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Thanks @flyygirlll2. Don't do it until you are prepared. Some people do it too soon and regret.
Lol @Saludable84 little by little you're getting there.
Lol @Saludable84 little by little you're getting there.
Saludable84
Better Late Than Ugly
Thanks. I know. I told myself I would be starting my transition in 2016, but here I am about to end my transition in 2016 after 3 years of transitioning.
halfindian
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@Saludable84 Ha ha ha ha ha ha. Congrats!!
rileypak
Wash Week™ Queen
Congrats @halfindian
Your puff is
And yay @Saludable84!!!!
I've got 2-4 inches left on the front. I've no plans to set a chop date at the moment. I'll just continue snipping off when I feel like it until I realize one wash day all of my ends are curly
Your puff is
And yay @Saludable84!!!!
I've got 2-4 inches left on the front. I've no plans to set a chop date at the moment. I'll just continue snipping off when I feel like it until I realize one wash day all of my ends are curly
halfindian
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Thanks @rileypak. Lol snip snip.
The struggle is real and I applaud all you long term transitioners. Dealing with the two textures, tangles, bad hair days, dry hair days phew. You guys are good.
I'm off to baggy those ends with some conditioner. Off the transitioning train and on to the next. Length retention.
The struggle is real and I applaud all you long term transitioners. Dealing with the two textures, tangles, bad hair days, dry hair days phew. You guys are good.
I'm off to baggy those ends with some conditioner. Off the transitioning train and on to the next. Length retention.
GettingKinky
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Congrats @halfindian I really like your puff.
halfindian
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divachyk
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Congrats @halfindian!!! Way to go. Your hair looks amazing.
divachyk
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Ladies, I have been considering removing the rest of my relaxed hair BUT I'm unsure if I'm ready for the awkward style-less phase. I would likely wear wigs to hold me over until I get a little more length. The only true thing that's stopping me is, I'd have to cut some good natural hair to get a style of some sort because my part natural/part relaxed crown is shorter than my fully natural nape. I'm being stingy right now, I really don't want to give up any (natural) hair if I don't have to.
halfindian
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Leave the relaxed hair in the front and twist or braid out. If you're wearing wigs it won't matter but if you want to go for a puff you'll have a little blending to do.
divachyk
Instagram: adaybyjay
@toaster, although I enjoy wearing wigs, I also love going without them too, especially in this brutal summer heat. I wore wigs for almost 18 months non-stop at the beginning of this transition so I'll do what I have to do to get by, even if that means wearing them non-stop again...but, it would be nice not having to though. Your avi is amazing!
@halfindian, Yes, it's long enough to flat twist or half wig it. That's a great option too.
@halfindian, Yes, it's long enough to flat twist or half wig it. That's a great option too.
GettingKinky
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divachyk
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@toaster @GettingKinky @halfindian, I reached out to the stylist that cut my hair a few weeks back and expressed my desires and concerns. She feels I have enough natural hair to not be style challenged. I am having a time with my back and it seems like wash days are really doing a number on it. I'm talking back spasms and strained muscles. Now you know that's foolish. I'm ready for this to be over. More to come!
divachyk
Instagram: adaybyjay
@GettingKinky, we are right there together. How's things coming along for you?
halfindian
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Ladies hang in there and think long and hard before BCing. Different people have different reactions and only you can tell yourself go for it. Others can only advise you but they are not the ones to deal with it after you BC. And when you hit those style challenged days they are not there. In the Caribbean there are many natural chicas but what looks good on someone may not look good on you.
GettingKinky
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I'm just going along on cruise control. I'm sure I have at least another year before I cut all my relaxed hair off. I'm already a little sad that my sister has caught up to me in length.
Saludable84
Better Late Than Ugly
Hopefully my picture uploads; finally got a good texture shot.
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rileypak
Wash Week™ Queen
TamaraShaniece
Ayurvedic Life
It's one month past my 1 year nappiversary and I can't believe I didn't transition sooner. I def had to transition when I felt confident I could handle the look. Boy o boy... I learned a lot.
I protected style 90% of my transition but I made sure I used products for my natural hair so my demarcation line wouldn't tangle.
I've had more hair styles and maybe a handful of bad hair days than when I was relaxed.
I protected style 90% of my transition but I made sure I used products for my natural hair so my demarcation line wouldn't tangle.
I've had more hair styles and maybe a handful of bad hair days than when I was relaxed.
divachyk
Instagram: adaybyjay
@halfindian, great advice. Many on social media thought I should have big chopped long time ago. Ummm, ok. Thanks for that! However, I never move to action based on what others think. I vent a lot because it helps me cope or I need attention...not sure which. But, in the end, talking it out helps me get through those frustrating moments. 
divachyk
Instagram: adaybyjay
@Saludable84, lovely texture!!!
@GettingKinky, while I may not big chop tomorrow (so to speak), I'll be shocked if I make it another year. I'm ready to say I do when I have enough hair to have a cute bob.
@GettingKinky, while I may not big chop tomorrow (so to speak), I'll be shocked if I make it another year. I'm ready to say I do when I have enough hair to have a cute bob.
Saludable84
Better Late Than Ugly
@halfindian, great advice. Many on social media thought I should have big chopped long time ago. Ummm, ok. Thanks for that! However, I never move to action based on what others think. I vent a lot because it helps me cope or I need attention...not sure which. But, in the end, talking it out helps me get through those frustrating moments.
Listen, it is not easy transitioning. Especially when it happens unintentionally. With transitioning, there are no regrets and at any time you can always make an either or decision. You have to do what your ready to do.
divachyk
Instagram: adaybyjay
I use to always wear my hair short. I'm talking, so short that I could barely curl it in some spots. If my hair wasn't cut, it was colored. I enjoyed myself thoroughly in my late teens, early 20s. (My aunt was a hair stylist so I had that luxury)
Somewhere down the line, I became obsessed with long hair. Not sure what that was about. I think it was out of convenience and just being lazy.
Transitioning has made me fall back in love with short hair like the good ol' days. In truth, I think I look better with short hair. I'm even wanting to add a pop of color. So yeah, I'm kinda feeling myself like I wanna get that ol' thang back.
Perhaps this is my midlife crisis.
Somewhere down the line, I became obsessed with long hair. Not sure what that was about. I think it was out of convenience and just being lazy.
Transitioning has made me fall back in love with short hair like the good ol' days. In truth, I think I look better with short hair. I'm even wanting to add a pop of color. So yeah, I'm kinda feeling myself like I wanna get that ol' thang back.
Perhaps this is my midlife crisis.
futureapl
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Hi ladies. I've been lurking around this thread for a while. I am currently transitioning. I haven't relaxed my hair since December. The struggle is now real. This week my hair has felt dry and just plain hard. Oh and full of tangles no matter how much I detangle. I was wondering if anyone has any advice. During my past two wash days I've been cowashing aussie condition, using Mizani leave in, As I Am moisturizing cream, and coconut oil. Please help.
TeeMBL
Lurker
I've been lurking as well, and I think I've decided to transition. My last relaxer was in November. I came to the conclusion that no matter what I do my hair doesn't feel moisturized after wash day. I am ashamed to say that I think its a porosity issue, when I did the water test my hair did not sink at all. So this weekend I'm going to incorporate Roux into my regimen and see how that helps.
GettingKinky
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Welcome! @futureapl @TeeMBL
Even though I've been transitioning for a long time, I feel like I don't really have any helpful advice to offer, but I'm sure some of the other long term transitioners will be able to help.
Even though I've been transitioning for a long time, I feel like I don't really have any helpful advice to offer, but I'm sure some of the other long term transitioners will be able to help.
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