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About 8 months for me. I couldn't deal with 2 textures. I'm impatient and I was ready for change. When the time comes, you'll know.
 
cluelezz said:
About 8 months for me. I couldn't deal with 2 textures. I'm impatient and I was ready for change. When the time comes, you'll know.
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Same here. I waited about 8.5 months. There are pros and cons when it comes to doing a BC. Consider how much relaxed hair you will be cutting off. I miss my length but no way do I miss the relaxed hair. But I can say the natural hair is growing very fast and I get to see what works for my hair and what does not.
 
Ha! Ive been transitioning for 31 months! I never could work up the courage to do a big chop jus several mini chops. I'm a half inch away from BSL and still have a half inch of relaxed hair.
 
I barely made it 6 months, and 3 of those months I was "unintentionally" transitioning because I didn't decide I was going to go natural until around March or so. Before that, I just couldn't be bothered to relax. Then, the two textures started getting on my nerves, and I just cut it all off. Don't know why I thought I would transition. It has never bothered me to have short hair. I've cut it all off a million times before.
 
I chopped after 7 months. I planned to transition for 12-18 months but I couldn't take it anymore. I am SOOOO glad I BC'd when I did because my TWA rocked!
 
Lol i planned on transitioning for 1 year.... Well that didn't happen. I B/C'd after 4months . But then i cut it down to about the length of 1 month "transition"
 
Im still transitioning - its been 26 months. I cant part with the length but in truth i HATE my relaxed ends b/c they are so weak. i dont think they will 'ruin' my new natural hair as some pple believe, so i keep them and dust. really trying to see some growth b/f i turn 30.....
 
I made it about 30 months. I did mini chops. Truth is I'm so dependent on being able to pull it up or back or something quick - with my little ones always near :) I was planning to go until I reached my previous length or about 3 years but I cut for my birthday. I don't know if you can really tell how long it will be in its curly state until the relaxed ends are gone. At one point I wished I would have waited a little longer but it's growing and it all usually stays in my bun now so I can work with the shorter length :) Best wishes to you!
 
i waited a little over 9 months i originally wanted to do a 24month transition but i got that itch and i scratched it.
 
I transitioned for 14 months. When the time came to BC I was ready. Initially I had the urge around month 12, but i was trying to hold on for 16 months. However, making peace with the two radically different textures was too much for me to handle without causing damage. I found a salon and off with the relaxed ends. I've never looked back, couldn't be happier! I wish you the best, you'll know when you're ready! :yep:
 
roughly 8 months. originally wanted to do it for 18 months, then it went down to 12 months, then i just didnt want the relaxed ends anymore.
 
26 months?!! Wow you have ALOT of patience!!

I transitioned for 10 months and then did the BC. I had about 5 inches of new growth by then. What percentage of new growth vs relaxed hair do you have?
 
BostonMaria said:
26 months?!! Wow you have ALOT of patience!!

I transitioned for 10 months and then did the BC. I had about 5 inches of new growth by then. What percentage of new growth vs relaxed hair do you have?
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my new growth goes to alittle below shoulder length but i've been shoulder length most of my life and dont wanna go back :lachen: with the relaxed ends im touching bra strap. so maybe i have about 5 inches of relaxed hair left. too much to part with - lol.
 
I am not sure how long I will transition to be honest. I currently have Kinky Twist and am scared of what my hair will look like when I take them out. So, that will also be a determining factor me. I was going to wear braids to get through this transition; we will see.
 
1st time i transitioned for 7 months, 2nd time i cut it off the same day i got my hair relaxed lol, and this time I plan on transitioning until my natural hair is APL stretched.
 
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Initially, I planned on 12 months. But now I may try to go two years, I need beyond SL natural hair to make sure I don't relax again.
 
I transitioned for 13 months. I wanted to go longer but I was tired of maintaining the two textures.. I did my own BC and I was in total shock at first. My texture was not as I expected it to be. I thought I was 3c. However, I am 4a. Right now, I am in love with my hair. I am wearing twist and getting a lot of growth with them. If you are maintaining the two textures and you are not getting any breakage, I say cut it when your ready.
 
I wound up becoming a full natural after transitioning for 11 months.

Originally I wanted to wait at least a year. But after the fifth month into the transition, I began doing several mini chops until I cut the last of my permed ends. I'm glad I didn't wait too long to cut because I've never seen myself with short hair, and I got tired of trying to deal with two textures and the line of demarcation.
 
I transitioned for exactly 11 months, I chopped on 7/4/05. I think above anything else like everyone else said chop when your ready, whenever that may be.
 
i hoping to chop at 11 months . im still transitioning im at 5 months now. I dont really think i want to go longer cuz my relaxed hair is short anyway. The Max of the length of my relaxed hair is 5 inches at the Crown. Everywhere else is way shorter. I constantly do mini chops , i cant stand seein those weak ends. they look so thin compared to the rest of the hair...
I'm hoping that at 11 months ill have at least 7 inch new growth. and even if i dont the scissors are still coming out ..hehe
 
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