19 month transition over!!

[Grand Prix]

Shall I just get on with the pics?

Ohh all that hair! Over 7 inches in some places, but it was totally worth it.

All done!

Completely dry. I hadn't airdried my hair loose for the last year and a half, my dry texture is such a surprise to me!

Shrinkage!

Starting to stand up!

The shape and different textures are kind of funny..

So I rewet and bantu knotted for the night and wore my very first pony puff today! I just couldn't believe how fluffy it was! I expected something so much coarser.

I'm so glad I went through with it! My plan was to go 'till 20 months, but I figured, that half an inch won't matter much..

Ladies from the transitioners thread, thank you so much for all the support and advice!
I can honestly say I enjoyed my transition and I'm happy I was a long termer, I don't feel overwhelmed and while it's too bad I can't make a bun, there's so many styles I can try (and if I fail I can pull it back into this pony).

Teehee!

 

[Ese88]

beautiful!

 

[c0urtkneee]

gorgeous! congrats on your BC!

 

[MadisonK]

Congratulations! Your hair looks soooo soft! It's beautiful.

 

[13StepsAhead]

It looks really good on you!!!!

 

[NapfroConsulate]

Congratulations! Looks like it paid off!

 

[Whimsy]

Giiiiiirrrllll your hair is beautiful!!! Congrats on the BC!!! I know you're feeling fabulous today.
You did a lengthy transition! congrats again...

Sidebar: You've got gorgeous eyelashes.

 

[Highly Favored8]

Very pretty.

 

[melissa-bee]

It looks gorgeous! What was your transitioning regimen?

 

[EccentricRed]

You're hair is FAB-U-LOUS *Snaps* Welcome to Natural Land!

 

[ZkittyKurls]

very very pretty!!! congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Grand Prix]

Thank you!!

Giiiiiirrrllll your hair is beautiful!!! Congrats on the BC!!! I know you're feeling fabulous today.
You did a lengthy transition! congrats again...

Sidebar: You've got gorgeous eyelashes.

Double thanks! I moisturize them every night.

It looks gorgeous! What was your transitioning regimen?

Mostly, I cowashed, detangled with my denman, bantu knotted and then put it up into a pony tail in the morning. Further into my transition, I could only bantu knot and bun or flatiron. Everything else looked terrible..

I never ever let my hair dry before it was stretched out and as long as I did this, there were no tangles and my hair stayed easy to manage.

I use gel to smooth it back and moisturize with a conditioner and seal with an oil.

 

[DDTexlaxed]

You and your hair are so gorgeous! Why the hell didn't I long transition?

 

[beans4reezy]

Your hair is gorgeous!!!

 

[Egyptjones]

Looks FANTASTIC...congrats! I wanna cut sooooooooo bad!

 

[MummysGirl]

Grand Prix



Your hair looks soooo beautiful!!!!!!!! I don't blame you for chopping, you can put your hair into a cute ponytail - that's my goal!

Gorgeous! Gorgeous!! Gorgeous!!!



Now... like I told StephElise and Ekaette, I still need you in the Transitioners Thread.

I want MORE pictures....

And see you on the natural side in less than 3 months... could be 1... could be 2...

 

[Toy]

Just beautiful!!! Congrats

 

[prettybyrd]

Beautiful hair! What a long transition, but it was worth it!

 

[ChristmasCarol]

Congrats, it's beautiful!

 

[robot.]

good googly moogly, you got some long eyelashes. perfect to go along with your new puff!

 

[foxee]

Beautiful. Welcome to the natural side!

 

[CherryCherryBoomBoom]

Your afro is lush, great work

 

[Xaragua]

nice hair, congratuls on the BC.

 

[Grand Prix]

You're hair is FAB-U-LOUS *Snaps* Welcome to Natural Land!

lol

You and your hair are so gorgeous! Why the hell didn't I long transition?

Because you know how wonderful it is to be natural.

Looks FANTASTIC...congrats! I wanna cut sooooooooo bad!

Don't do it until you're ready! You reallly want to be sure what you're doing when you're putting those scissors to your head.

Grand Prix



Your hair looks soooo beautiful!!!!!!!! I don't blame you for chopping, you can put your hair into a cute ponytail - that's my goal!

Gorgeous! Gorgeous!! Gorgeous!!!



Now... like I told StephElise and Ekaette, I still need you in the Transitioners Thread.

I want MORE pictures....

And see you on the natural side in less than 3 months... could be 1... could be 2...

Awhhh MG! I have you to thank too you know , you're always inspiring us to stay positive throughout our transitions with your comments and cute styles.

And no way I'll be leaving the transitioning thread, it's my second home.
Plus you have at least another month to go, I'll be watching you...

 

[Ladybug33]

OMG!!! You're hair is absolutely BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!

Great Job!

 

[GoingBack]

looks good

 

[GaiasDaughter24]

BEAUTIFUL!!!! I love the shape and texture of you hair. Just gorgeous!

 

[dorko]

LOVE IT!!
great motivation to continue long transitioning... im TRYING to go until my hair is near apl w/ shrinkage lolll

 

[Eritreladiee]

WOW 19 months! You must be relieved!

Your hair looks great! Congrats on making it through the transition and all the best on your HHJ

 

[Foxglove]

Congratulations!!