Transitioning without BC'ing Support Thread

[newbeginnings2010]

Hello everyone! 34 weeks and still going. Although I've avoided washing my hair because of the hassle, lol. It's been two weeks now, but getting used to washing in sections is exhausting. Sometimes I just want to relax my hair so I can just step into the shower without a second thought and wash my hair all as one, instead of pre-pooing, detangling, sectioning off, and THEN washing! *sigh*

if your new growth craves water, get a spray bottle and fill it with spring water, conditioner, a few drops of oil (experiment with what works for you) and mist your new growth once a day or so.

havilland
Doesn't doing this make your natural roots revert?

 

[havilland]

Hello everyone! 34 weeks and still going. Although I've avoided washing my hair because of the hassle, lol. It's been two weeks now, but getting used to washing in sections is exhausting. Sometimes I just want to relax my hair so I can just step into the shower without a second thought and wash my hair all as one, instead of pre-pooing, detangling, sectioning off, and THEN washing! *sigh*



@havilland
Doesn't doing this make your natural roots revert?

my roots are curly anyway usually. i don't do this method when my hair is straight and flat ironed, but i RARELY/NEVER wear my hair straight. i don't see the point, especially now that it's humid and summer heat is here. i don't fight my hair texture in this heat. i wear my hair in a bun most of the time or i hide it under a wig or weave. i only flat iron for special occasions.
also keep in mind, i am texlaxed so my ends still have some curl, they are not bone straight.

i tie my hair down at night and rock the bun on a regular.

keep in mind also that i use a mister to moisturize the roots. i don't soak the hair, just dampen it lightly.

 

[Dayjoy]

Hello everyone! 34 weeks and still going. Although I've avoided washing my hair because of the hassle, lol. It's been two weeks now, but getting used to washing in sections is exhausting. Sometimes I just want to relax my hair so I can just step into the shower without a second thought and wash my hair all as one, instead of pre-pooing, detangling, sectioning off, and THEN washing! *sigh*



havilland
Doesn't doing this make your natural roots revert?

I have 31 weeks today and I am SO GLAD to see you say this! As much as I KNOW I should be wetting my hair more often, I just don't want to deal with the tangles. It's been 17 days since I washed my hair. I probably go at least two weeks each time. I think I just need to embrace the bun and leave the twist-, braid-, and Bantu-knot outs for special/impress days (especially since I'm bunning anyway!). I guess I need to start sectioning too. I think I'm going to start doing oil pre-poos, detangling, co-washing and wet bunning and try to do it at least each week but shoot for twice.

 

[havilland]

I have 31 weeks today and I am SO GLAD to see you say this! As much as I KNOW I should be wetting my hair more often, I just don't want to deal with the tangles. It's been 17 days since I washed my hair. I probably go at least two weeks each time. I think I just need to embrace the bun and leave the twist-, braid-, and Bantu-knot outs for special/impress days (especially since I'm bunning anyway!). I guess I need to start sectioning too. I think I'm going to start doing oil pre-poos, detangling, co-washing and wet bunning and try to do it at least each week but shoot for twice.

i started doing this method to keep from having to wet my whole head as often. so i feel you. the difference in textures can be a bit much!

keep in mind i do not soak my hair....i just lightly mist the roots. i section my hair in like four sections, then i hold the ends in my hand so they don't even get a touch of the mist. i apply the mist to my hands and then take my hands and pat/rub the ends. and then apply my oils. i basically use a drop of oil for each section at the roots and another drop (pea size drop) for the ends........if i am in a bun sometimes i don't need to do the ends because they are moist from being put away all day.

i use the bottle that my chi keratin mist came in to make my little "mist mixture". it's a very very light application. do not use the spray bottle that you get at the BSS. that is too much product and your hair will be soaked.

i co wash every 3 -4 days when i am not in a weave, however, i washed every 1-2 weeks until i got my methods down that cut down on tangles,etc. previously i avoided wash day like the plague because it was just too hard. now i know how to handle "her" so it's not that bad at all.

 

[shortt29]

Week 18, looking @ roughly 2in. of stretched NG, 1.5 unstretched.
Henna'd on Sunday, Cowashed and DC'd last night since I've been sweating like a horse in this heat and humidity.

Chopped off about an inch of fuzzy ends last night, need another half an inch gone. It probably looks just as bad as it did before, but I was sick of seeing scraggly ends sticking out of my bun. Buns and headbands have saved my hair from looking like a complete disaster.

Ah well, at least I still have my personality.

I think we are at the same time post relaxer...

 

[Dayjoy]

i started doing this method to keep from having to wet my whole head as often. so i feel you. the difference in textures can be a bit much!

keep in mind i do not soak my hair....i just lightly mist the roots. i section my hair in like four sections, then i hold the ends in my hand so they don't even get a touch of the mist. i apply the mist to my hands and then take my hands and pat/rub the ends. and then apply my oils. i basically use a drop of oil for each section at the roots and another drop (pea size drop) for the ends........if i am in a bun sometimes i don't need to do the ends because they are moist from being put away all day.

i use the bottle that my chi keratin mist came in to make my little "mist mixture". it's a very very light application. do not use the spray bottle that you get at the BSS. that is too much product and your hair will be soaked.

i co wash every 3 -4 days when i am not in a weave, however, i washed every 1-2 weeks until i got my methods down that cut down on tangles,etc. previously i avoided wash day like the plague because it was just too hard. now i know how to handle "her" so it's not that bad at all.

Great minds DO think alike! Your method is exactly what I do when I'm re-twisting, braiding, or Bantu knotting my hair (which would be every night because I can't get second day hair). That only lasts two or three nights though and then the bun goes in until I get the strength to wash. I need to just do it on a regular basis even when I'm bunning.

 

[Leslie_C]

Great minds DO think alike! Your method is exactly what I do when I'm re-twisting, braiding, or Bantu knotting my hair (which would be every night because I can't get second day hair). That only lasts two or three nights though and then the bun goes in until I get the strength to wash. I need to just do it on a regular basis even when I'm bunning.

....its funny how Im getting less and less motivated to wash my hair as I get further and further along. But unfortunately, most of the time my hair wont feel moisturized no matter what I put on it after about day 5 or 6. I wish I could go two weeks at a time so bad, but usually I wash and dc once and midweek Ill cowash once. I just put my own hair in some two strand twists, so depending on how long they hold up and how well they hold moisture Ill try to go about 7-10 days. Im afraid to try to wash them bc they unravel easily with the two textures. We will see...next time Ill do them smaller.

 

[Lanea87]

I need to find a phonypony so that I can start bunning and hiding my hair.
I dont know what to do with my hair since I cut it and its harder to put into a ponytail, but the cut was definitely needed.

 

[Leslie_C]

I need to find a phonypony so that I can start bunning and hiding my hair.
I dont know what to do with my hair since I cut it and its harder to put into a ponytail, but the cut was definitely needed.

ZebraPrintLover...my hair is only to the bottom of my neck/touching shoulder at its longest and it is layered (not to mention my back middle that suffered breakage prior to transitioning), it makes a wimpy ponytail but a cute puff and I also take the puff and wrap the ends around and pin to make a pretty juicy looking bun. It gives the illusion I have much more hair than I really do lol. You should try it...if it doesnt make sense Ill try to find a youtube video for reference. It has become my go to style, because I can do it on a moments notice with no preparation (Ive gotten lazy about setting my hair overnight in braids/twists/bantu knots and when I do the style fails 50% of the time and it goes in a bun anyway lol). HTH!

 

[toyas08]

Cowashing definitely saved my hair, it much more manageable and super soft. My nape is all natural and it's about 5 inches long. I want to cut but I want to be able to put it in a ponytail.

 

[Sade18]

toyas08 Look at those pretty curls!!!

 

[Lanea87]

ZebraPrintLover...my hair is only to the bottom of my neck/touching shoulder at its longest and it is layered (not to mention my back middle that suffered breakage prior to transitioning), it makes a wimpy ponytail but a cute puff and I also take the puff and wrap the ends around and pin to make a pretty juicy looking bun. It gives the illusion I have much more hair than I really do lol. You should try it...if it doesnt make sense Ill try to find a youtube video for reference. It has become my go to style, because I can do it on a moments notice with no preparation (Ive gotten lazy about setting my hair overnight in braids/twists/bantu knots and when I do the style fails 50% of the time and it goes in a bun anyway lol). HTH!

Leslie_C, see I have a tiny ponytail when its on top of my head and thats where I wear my buns . Plus you can rocks the scraves, see my head shape must be too slick or something cause they just slide on back....right off my head

I seen this YT video of a wigged up bun, I will either make one or buy one and rock that for like a month or so off and on.

toyas08 Look at those pretty curls!!!

I know thats what I was looking at How many months post are you toyas08?

 

[hajiteen]

Hello everyone, I'm new and just wanted to update on my journey. I'm 9 months post, almost 10.
My hair been relatively okay to handle so far. It's in cornrows 80% of the time, I wash and deep condition once a month. I make sure to Always wash and detangle in sections as I learnt the hard way a few months ago.
I stay away from heat and have only straightened about 3 times since September and I also had a Dominican blowout earlier in may. It lasted about a week and didn't damage my hair so I'll be getting another one In August or September.
I've been having breakage but I consider it normal as I am transitioning and it isn't drastic or anything. My hair has stated pretty much the same length since I started because my natural hair is growing and substituting for the relaxed hair that's broken off.
I've stayed away from too many products and mostly use water , olive oil and moisturiser on my hair.
This journey really has not been any hassle so far and I'm getting to know more about my natural texture I can't wait to be fully natural. I don't really plan on doing a big chop so I hope to be natural by September 2013
I hope everyone's journey is going well and if you have any tips or suggestions please post them

 

[CandiceC]

Welcome hajiteen!

 

[shortt29]

Hello everyone, I'm new and just wanted to update on my journey. I'm 9 months post, almost 10.
My hair been relatively okay to handle so far. It's in cornrows 80% of the time, I wash and deep condition once a month. I make sure to Always wash and detangle in sections as I learnt the hard way a few months ago.
I stay away from heat and have only straightened about 3 times since September and I also had a Dominican blowout earlier in may. It lasted about a week and didn't damage my hair so I'll be getting another one In August or September.
I've been having breakage but I consider it normal as I am transitioning and it isn't drastic or anything. My hair has stated pretty much the same length since I started because my natural hair is growing and substituting for the relaxed hair that's broken off.
I've stayed away from too many products and mostly use water , olive oil and moisturiser on my hair.
This journey really has not been any hassle so far and I'm getting to know more about my natural texture I can't wait to be fully natural. I don't really plan on doing a big chop so I hope to be natural by September 2013
I hope everyone's journey is going well and if you have any tips or suggestions please post them

Welcome!!!!!

 

[shortt29]

ZebraPrintLover...my hair is only to the bottom of my neck/touching shoulder at its longest and it is layered (not to mention my back middle that suffered breakage prior to transitioning), it makes a wimpy ponytail but a cute puff and I also take the puff and wrap the ends around and pin to make a pretty juicy looking bun. It gives the illusion I have much more hair than I really do lol. You should try it...if it doesnt make sense Ill try to find a youtube video for reference. It has become my go to style, because I can do it on a moments notice with no preparation (Ive gotten lazy about setting my hair overnight in braids/twists/bantu knots and when I do the style fails 50% of the time and it goes in a bun anyway lol). HTH!

Leslie_C I love your scarves and how you wear them!

 

[Lanea87]

I am about to wash my hair.... In 2 sections this go round and see how that works for me.

I parted my hair own the middle and LORDDDDDD this crispy NG in the middle is crazy. How do you ladies PS and M&S the middle? Heck I just CW on Tuesday.

I need guidance.

ETA: I liked the 2 sections, I will run with that as long as it continues to work.
I am sitting under the heating cap with my DC on for 45 mins.

 

[Lanea87]

Here it is right before the wash.....

 

[A856]

At 73wks post relaxer, I wish I had an easy answer as how to tackle the new growth, bushy edges, tangles and everything else frustrating in the early stages of transitioning.

It's hard, it's frustrating, hell it'll even mess with your psyche and make you wonder WHY are you doing this to yourself.
My best words of advice is to be patient!!! I recall many of mornings in the shower on the verge of tears trying to detangle my hair, my arms were sore, the 'good' products were all gone; so it was just me, the water and the comb and with great determination we (my hair and I) got thru it. . You'd think I'd learned my lesson, but NO. I've had many panicky moments in the shower.
Now that I'm over the year hump, my natural hair is at a longer managable state. It's not that hard for me. You have to find what products work for YOU. I'm still trying to figure out what my hair likes and dislikes.

Happy transitioning ladies!

 

[SqrpioQutie]

sigh... today is wash/blowdry/straighten day in preparation for date night.... i've washed and blowdried... now i'm gearing up for the 1.5 hours i allot for flatironing...i feel the need for a nap already... lol

 

[Lanea87]

sigh... today is wash/blowdry/straighten day in preparation for date night.... i've washed and blowdried... now i'm gearing up for the 1.5 hours i allot for flatironing...i feel the need for a nap already... lol

LOL and you deserve it.

 

[SqrpioQutie]

sigh... today is wash/blowdry/straighten day in preparation for date night.... i've washed and blowdried... now i'm gearing up for the 1.5 hours i allot for flatironing...i feel the need for a nap already... lol

Woohoo!!! I finished in 45 minutes!!!....

 

[Dayjoy]

I'm going to start a 2-3X weekly cowashing, DC weekly, and wet bun regimen.

 

[JJamiah]

I am currently leaving my hair in low manipulation hair styles of 3 weeks. Not having any issues other than HIH.

I grease my scalp weekly and spray it with Nu-Gro Moisturizing spray weekly as well. It is great for when I take my braids out, I get very little shedding. My next time I break my hair down. I truly need to go to the Salon to get Hard Protein (want them to do it so I can relax) and I am in need of a trim So........ huh, I got a lot to do next time I break these braids down.

 

[chrisanddonniesmommy]

I'm going to start a 2-3X weekly cowashing, DC weekly, and wet bun regimen.

That's a lot of water! Be aware that by doing so you may be at risk for Hydral Fatigue, which may break your hair.

Why not eliminate one or two cowashings? The DC will make up for losing them.

 

[SqrpioQutie]

I'm going to start a 2-3X weekly cowashing, DC weekly, and wet bun regimen.

That's a lot of water! Be aware that by doing so you may be at risk for Hydral Fatigue, which may break your hair.

Why not eliminate one or two cowashings? The DC will make up for losing them.

depending on her hair, it may have a more positive effect.... i cowash daily and have had nothing but positive results from it....

eta: i also cowashed daily (when i wasn't straightened) when i grew my hair out from my bc (1/2 inch) to mbl....

 

[Dayjoy]

That's a lot of water! Be aware that by doing so you may be at risk for Hydral Fatigue, which may break your hair.

Why not eliminate one or two cowashings? The DC will make up for losing them.

depending on her hair, it may have a more positive effect.... i cowash daily and have had nothing but positive results from it....

eta: i also cowashed daily (when i wasn't straightened) when i grew my hair out from my bc (1/2 inch) to mbl....

I think I misworded my earlier post. What I meant was I will cowash once midweek and DC on the weekend. Is that still a lot? I don't want my hair to break. But I DO want to receive the benefits that those who cowash regularly get.

Also, cowashers that DC: do you use shampoo when you DC or do you use your regular cowash conditioner for the "wash?"

 

[chrisanddonniesmommy]

I think I misworded my earlier post. What I meant was I will cowash once midweek and DC on the weekend. Is that still a lot? I don't want my hair to break. But I DO want to receive the benefits that those who cowash regularly get.

Also, cowashers that DC: do you use shampoo when you DC or do you use your regular cowash conditioner for the "wash?"

That sounds good.

I use rinsing conditioner (unless I DC during Shampoo week)

 

[Lanea87]

I think I misworded my earlier post. What I meant was I will cowash once midweek and DC on the weekend. Is that still a lot? I don't want my hair to break. But I DO want to receive the benefits that those who cowash regularly get.

Also, cowashers that DC: do you use shampoo when you DC or do you use your regular cowash conditioner for the "wash?"

Dayjoy, I CW on Tuesday and DC on Fridays, heck if anything my NG is still all crazy dry, but thats my limit at the moment. I use to CW every other day but I added stuff like ApHogee 2min into the mix to even out my moisture and protein and made sure my hair was completely dry.

 

[Leslie_C]

I think I misworded my earlier post. What I meant was I will cowash once midweek and DC on the weekend. Is that still a lot? I don't want my hair to break. But I DO want to receive the benefits that those who cowash regularly get.

Also, cowashers that DC: do you use shampoo when you DC or do you use your regular cowash conditioner for the "wash?"

This is similar to my regimen. I normally prepoo/poo/DC once a week...then a few days later Ill cowash....repeat. My hair is doing well with it...Ive been doing it for 2 1/2 months. My scalp gets really itchy by the 4th day if I dont wash. Right now I have my hair in twists so Im gonna try to make it a week so I dont undo my hard work...but its already itchy and its only been 3 or 4 days. I may try to cowash with them in, but Ill try it when Im about to take them down anyway in case they fail. I cant do it before I have to be at work or something and have to go in public looking a mess bc I didnt have time to take them down and restyle my hair lol. Im afraid of my hair matting/tangling/locking up if I wash it in twists.

Sometimes I do cowash before I DC if I dont feel like my hair needs a shampooing.