New *2009* Transitioners Support Thread!

[MummysGirl]

KUTGW Ladies!!!!

i just realized i am over 18 months post! woot!

50 weeks, two weeks to go for my one year.

 

[BlondeByDesire]

Congratulations Ladies !!!!

 

[Ltown]

Ladies, thank you! I've transition 4x in my lifetime and BC than cave in and relax because I can't change my hair style or sweat out and can't style short hair. I'm barely SL but I've been nipping off that relaxer slowly but it was everyone support here that help me get to this point! THANK YOU

 

[PeanutButterandHoney]

^ You are doing good girl. Keep it up!

 

[jaded_faerie]

Ladies, thank you! I've transition 4x in my lifetime and BC than cave in and relax because I can't change my hair style or sweat out and can't style short hair. I'm barely SL but I've been nipping off that relaxer slowly but it was everyone support here that help me get to this point! THANK YOU

Congrats! I BC'd 3x and always cave in but I'm 3 weeks behind you on the 1 year mark! Keep it up, we can do it

 

[Chameleonchick]

Congrats to everyone on transitioning and keeping your eye on the prize!

 

[reallynow]

Okay ladies, I need some help. What can I use to slick my hair back for a bun or ponytail that will give it definition and shine? Right now after I wash/co-wash I add my leave in, moisturizer, then the IC Sparkelites gel, tie my hair up in a scarf add some oil after it's dry. By the end of the day my hair looks dry and by day 2 the Sahara!!! Luckily it just LOOKS dry but that is still not cute. I think it may be the gel??? Any thoughts, tips?

 

[LoveCraze]

To slick my hair back I use the Clear Eco Styler gel. Then I might rub a little essential oil on top just for fragrance. If you find it to be drying, try using curl activator first and then the gel. Stays nice and soft and it makes my waves pop!
HTH

 

[WantNatural]

I cosign on the Ecostyler gel. It's the only gel that will lay down my edges. At night I moisturize with water, S-Curl, a little castor oil on my edges and nape, and then use the gel to smooth everything down. I use a scarf and in the morning I lightly smooth on some GVP Silk Remedy and a little John Frieda to give it some shine.

 

[Foxglove]

To slick my hair back I use the Clear Eco Styler gel. Then I might rub a little essential oil on top just for fragrance. If you find it to be drying, try using curl activator first and then the gel. Stays nice and soft and it makes my waves pop!
HTH

Ditto, I switched from KCCC and Fantasia IC gel to Eco styler clear and the helmethead/sahara situation was cured

 

[Golden*Brown]

It will be a year since my last relaxer on saturday. I can't believe how fast time flies. I plan to henna, steam, rollerset and flatiron my roots then.

 

[-PYT]

Congratulations on all your progress ladies!
I figured I would do a small update of where I'm at with this transition (and to add a lil hair porn to our little thread that could!).
I have been trying to figure out different styles to wear :scratchch and then I remembered crownofhisglory's trademark hairstyle,The Blackhawk!

(Check her out here www.youtube.com/crownofhisglory).

Anywho! Here ya go ladies:

My Favorite

The front:

And for funsies, some braidout pin-ups

Variation of misskrisnew's flat-twist into a bun:

Hope you enjoyed! I'm hangin' in there ladies

 

[ChristmasCarol]

Your hair is Beeauuutiful, Stephiberry! I thought I was just stretching my texlax these 5 months, but you wonderful transitioning ladies have inspired me to go natural. All the lovely pics in this thread have been really helpful. Y'all pray for me (and my hair).

 

[Ltown]

Congratulations on all your progress ladies!
I figured I would do a small update of where I'm at with this transition (and to add a lil hair porn to our little thread that could!).
I have been trying to figure out different styles to wear :scratchch and then I remembered crownofhisglory's trademark hairstyle,The Blackhawk!

(Check her out here www.youtube.com/crownofhisglory).

Anywho! Here ya go ladies:

My Favorite

The front:

And for funsies, some braidout pin-ups

Variation of misskrisnew's flat-twist into a bun:

Hope you enjoyed! I'm hangin' in there ladies

I like those thank you!

 

[Chameleonchick]

Very Pretty PYT!

 

[Hysi]

I cowash 3-4 times a week and moisturise with a homemade mixture which is 70% water + conditioner, glycerin and EVOO. Sealing this in with my shea butter mix - pure unrefined shea butter, aloe vera gle, castor oil and coconut oil.

I also make sure I shampoo wash or clarify when my hair starts to feel weird i.e. no matter how much I moisturise, it doesn't feel moisturised. Porosity Control is a very good product, I use it on the days I shampoo wash (1ce every 3 weeks) after I've rinsed out my DC and I leave it in my hair for a maximum of 1 minute.

Do everything in sections. I got 6 clips and while my hair is still dry I section it in 6
Then I wash/cowash, DC, detangle in the 6 sections
It makes life so much easier

Thank u so much ladies 4 ur input. i will def be trying the secs as i am losing like a bigdog. making me want to stop or chop. i'm only going on 8 mos post. pray 4 me pleeaasee!

 

[MummysGirl]

Ooooooh, I love those pics PYT!!!!!

 

[Allandra]

I'm at 100 weeks post. Only 4 more weeks to go before the remainder of the relaxed ends are gone. Then again, I may get them trimmed off sooner.

 

[jazzyto]

I am 10 weeks post and I have an appointment for a relaxer however Im not going to relax!! Im going to just have her wash and blowdry. Im liking my NG so not sure if this will be a transistion or long stretch. (on the fence)

 

[reallynow]

To slick my hair back I use the Clear Eco Styler gel. Then I might rub a little essential oil on top just for fragrance. If you find it to be drying, try using curl activator first and then the gel. Stays nice and soft and it makes my waves pop!
HTH

I cosign on the Ecostyler gel. It's the only gel that will lay down my edges. At night I moisturize with water, S-Curl, a little castor oil on my edges and nape, and then use the gel to smooth everything down. I use a scarf and in the morning I lightly smooth on some GVP Silk Remedy and a little John Frieda to give it some shine.

Ditto, I switched from KCCC and Fantasia IC gel to Eco styler clear and the helmethead/sahara situation was cured

Thanks ladies!!!! I have picked up and put down curl activator so many times it's ridiculous. I'll be picking up some S-Curl (oh my DH is going to have a ball with that) and some Ecostyler this weekend!

 

[-PYT]

I'm at 100 weeks post. Only 4 more weeks to go before the remainder of the relaxed ends are gone. Then again, I may get them trimmed off sooner.

Can't wait to see! That siggy pic kinda gives us a glimpse into the future though.

Question though: What styles can you not wait to try as a natural, ladies?

The first style I want to do is some juicy two-strand twists!!

 

[DayStar]

14 weeks post. So far easyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy....

 

[Allandra]

Can't wait to see! That siggy pic kinda gives us a glimpse into the future though.

Question though: What styles can you not wait to try as a natural, ladies?

The first style I want to do is some juicy two-strand twists!!

I'm looking forward to doing a wash and go and wearing it out (vs. wearing it in a ponytail) with a headband (of course when the weather permits).

 

[Sapphire_chic]

Can't wait to see! That siggy pic kinda gives us a glimpse into the future though.

Question though: What styles can you not wait to try as a natural, ladies?

The first style I want to do is some juicy two-strand twists!!

i can"t wait to try my very first wash and fro!

 

[-PYT]

Yeah me too! I def want a BAA that resembles a lion's mane someday

 

[Platinum]

22 weeks post!!

 

[MummysGirl]

Well done Platinum! How's it going?

I'm 40 weeks post today, yay... which means I have at least 38 weeks to go

22 weeks post!!

 

[Platinum]

Well done Platinum! How's it going?

I'm 40 weeks post today, yay... which means I have at least 38 weeks to go

Congratulations, MummysGirl! I'm doing okay. I usually relax my hair around 26-27 weeks but I'm totally committed to transitioning now.

 

[scaredcurled]

My first post ever I had my last relaxer June 2, 2009. Currently I have braids in my hair. Just wanted to check in. My goal is to make it until 2013 on my transition wish me luck.

 

[Bulletproof]

My first post ever I had my last relaxer June 2, 2009. Currently I have braids in my hair. Just wanted to check in. My goal is to make it until 2013 on my transition wish me luck.

Good Luck! My dream goal is 2012 so maybe we should settle into this forum together and get real comfy.