New *2010* Transitioners Support Thread!

[LoveCraze]

Well I am glad to finally be able to post in this thread. I never made my next appointment for a relaxer (which is close to suicide as my stylist is always booked and takes a miracle to get an appointment) after my previous one on Oct 20th. I figured I would try attempt at growing this relaxer out. Normally right around this time I would getting my hair relaxed. I have so much new growth my hair is extremely difficult to detangle.


I really want to make this work but does anyone have any good tips for detangling? Normally I wouldn't be stressing out as a relaxer would be near but now that is not a choice and I am stuck on what to do because all my normal products stop working well close to touch up time. Don't want to throw the towel in early. Btw I normally rollerset. Any help I would be grateful.

Welcome to the thread BlackApple!
For detangling, I have found it's best done with product in your hair, either conditoner or a leave in. A product with good slip works well for me. Also you may want to finger detangle first and when you do use a comb, make sure it's a wide tooth one. I would also suggest doing everything in sections. It makes the job so much more manageable. And the more you do this the better you will get at it and it won't seem so overwhelming. Just take baby steps and hang in there. I'm sure MummysGirl and some of the other veteran transitioners can offer you additional advice that I haven't mentioned. Good luck and remember we're all here for each other!

 

[Shay72]

MummysGirl--I have been washing in sections for at least 2 months now. I love it! My hair is always in braids once I hit my front door. It helps in so many ways.

Detangling was interesting this week because I wore my hair down and out too much. Lesson learned. I tell you I am happy that I am a long term transitioner because I am learning so much about my hair. I need to watch some you tube videos on finger detangling because my fingers get caught . I've got to get a handle on this detangling because I feel like my curl pattern will be tight & coily.

 

[MummysGirl]

oke: StephElise - You are a 'veteran' transitioner! You're doing so well

I think washing in sections is something I should have tried ages ago cos I'm a convert now only after trying it once!

My style before I cowashed was a bantu knot out so my hair was very curly. All I had to do was secton and slather on conditioner before braiding and follow the steps in my previous post....

Welcome to the thread BlackApple!
For detangling, I have found it's best done with product in your hair, either conditoner or a leave in. A product with good slip works well for me. Also you may want to finger detangle first and when you do use a comb, make sure it's a wide tooth one. I would also suggest doing everything in sections. It makes the job so much more manageable. And the more you do this the better you will get at it and it won't seem so overwhelming. Just take baby steps and hang in there. I'm sure MummysGirl and some of the other veteran transitioners can offer you additional advice that I haven't mentioned. Good luck and remember we're all here for each other!

Ladies!!! It really is helpful having transitioning buddies on the same timescale as you too. A couple of mine have BC'd (be prepared for that) but a few are still transitioning with me.

Just wanted to say - I washed in sections, as described by KiSseS03, in another thread (which I've quoted here) yesterday and

So much time saved!!!! I applied Aphogee 2 min reconstructor to 6 sections, and braided, for a few minutes. Rinsed out, cowashed then applied my leave in conditoner and then took down each braid. I was able to finger comb Unbelievable!!!!!

I always said I didn't "need" to wash in sections but now that I've tried this, I'm going to wash in sections 90% of the time.

Enjoy what's left of your weekend

Well I am glad to finally be able to post in this thread. I never made my next appointment for a relaxer (which is close to suicide as my stylist is always booked and takes a miracle to get an appointment) after my previous one on Oct 20th. I figured I would try attempt at growing this relaxer out. Normally right around this time I would getting my hair relaxed. I have so much new growth my hair is extremely difficult to detangle.


I really want to make this work but does anyone have any good tips for detangling? Normally I wouldn't be stressing out as a relaxer would be near but now that is not a choice and I am stuck on what to do because all my normal products stop working well close to touch up time. Don't want to throw the towel in early. Btw I normally rollerset. Any help I would be grateful.

 

[Khaiya]

Wow, i am loving this transition. I had 2 thin sections along my front edges, one on either side of my head but cause its on both sides of my head and they look about even, i wasn't sure if it was thinning or if my hair just grew like that, i couldn't remember if it had always been like that or not. But now, its filling in!! Some of the hairs there are as much as 2 inches long, its amazing! Absolutely no more relaxers for me!!

 

[VelvetRain]

Welcome to the thread BlackApple!
For detangling, I have found it's best done with product in your hair, either conditoner or a leave in. A product with good slip works well for me. Also you may want to finger detangle first and when you do use a comb, make sure it's a wide tooth one. I would also suggest doing everything in sections. It makes the job so much more manageable. And the more you do this the better you will get at it and it won't seem so overwhelming. Just take baby steps and hang in there. I'm sure MummysGirl and some of the other veteran transitioners can offer you additional advice that I haven't mentioned. Good luck and remember we're all here for each other!

Thank you. I am going to do some research here on conditioners to give a bit more slip than what I use now and see if that helps some.

 

[vainღ♥♡jane]

i dunno what i'm gonna do with my hair tomorrow ♥

 

[poookie]

because i sleep funny, the perfect curlformer set i did friday morning turned into this awesome curly fro! tonight was supposed to be wash night, but i think my hair looks good, so i'll wear it out like this tomorrow.

 

[determined_to_grow]

I love this thread!!!! I can't wait until I take out my twist so I could try washing in sections...

 

[Skiggle]

I finished redoing the twists front of my head yesterday.
I was too lazy to the back.
My friend created an updo today.
I love it!

 

[keykee]

6 Months Post
Thinking of BCing in January, not sure yet. I'm a little afraid of what I will look like with short hair, but I'm tired of the two textures.

Decisions Decisions

I don't remember when the last relaxer was.. at least 6 months.. i really think its been more.
I am thinking January BC too.. was hoping to wait til my birthday in April ... but that depends on if I can find some products that are going to help me style this head of hair.
So far.. i am just going to try to make it through the rest of the year.. then see what happens come January 1.

 

[seraphinelle]

I think I want to get twists.

But can't just yet, because I need to wash my hair, and I have a cold.

 

[-PYT]

i wish i could read thru these 50+ pages, but nope! won't even try! I think i've figured out a regimen, y'all

I'm loving flat twists...I've perfected them so, twist-outs it is!!! -looks at Mummy'sGirl- lol
and they're so pretty by themselves before you take them down, too!

end of my randomness, tired from finals. talk to yall tomorrow!

 

[MummysGirl]

I love it too!!! It's really

I finished redoing the twists front of my head yesterday.
I was too lazy to the back.
My friend created an updo today.
I love it!

 

[MummysGirl]

Hey!!!!!!!
Glad to have you back
You're 8.5 months post!!!! Time's flying!!!!
Flat twists are cute and the resulting twistouts

i wish i could read thru these 50+ pages, but nope! won't even try! I think i've figured out a regimen, y'all

I'm loving flat twists...I've perfected them so, twist-outs it is!!! -looks at Mummy'sGirl- lol
and they're so pretty by themselves before you take them down, too!

end of my randomness, tired from finals. talk to yall tomorrow!

 

[Ltown]

I'm 62 weeks post, still doing bun/pony, still can't get a good twist/braidout I maybe too critical and they might be ok. I'll work on doing some this week and post a picture soon. I'll probably be done transitioning between Feb-March. I'm hanging on 2" in the front for a pony the back is all natural. I flat iron my hair yesterday, too much work right now. I like the wash and pull in back. Since it getting cold I'll be using PS for the winter. Happy Transitioning ladies!

 

[dorko]

i love my twists
i need to wash my hair but i've been too sick to deal
i'm definitely washing this weekend and redo'n some of them

 

[MummysGirl]

^^Hope you feel better dorko (And seraphinelle)!!! Your coil in your avi looks like my hair dorko!

ltown:
62 weeks
I think you may be too critical Looking forward to seeing your pics!

Oh, you'll be leaving us to join the all-naturals in Feb/March? Whyyyy???
I'm just being silly

I've been playing in my hair a lot this month (trying out new styles, finally blowdried after 2 years, etc) but I can't wait for the New Year cos on the 3rd of January (Sunday), I'm putting my hair back in my middle siggy style for 3 weeks.

I'm 62 weeks post, still doing bun/pony, still can't get a good twist/braidout I maybe too critical and they might be ok. I'll work on doing some this week and post a picture soon. I'll probably be done transitioning between Feb-March. I'm hanging on 2" in the front for a pony the back is all natural. I flat iron my hair yesterday, too much work right now. I like the wash and pull in back. Since it getting cold I'll be using PS for the winter. Happy Transitioning ladies!

 

[Ltown]

^^Hope you feel better dorko!!! Your coil in your avi looks like my hair!

ltown:
62 weeks
I think you may be too critical Looking forward to seeing your pics!

Oh, you'll be leaving us to join the all-naturals in Feb/March? Whyyyy???
I'm just being silly

I've been playing in my hair a lot this month (trying out new styles, finally blowdried after 2 years, etc) but I can't wait for the New Year cos on the 3rd of January (Sunday), I'm putting my hair back in my middle siggy style for 3 weeks.

Oh I'm not leaving I love the ideas and technique you and StephElise are always trying new things. One week to go I can't wait to celebrate with you!

 

[Neek-a-Nator]

I think I want to get twists.

But can't just yet, because I need to wash my hair, and I have a cold.

Hi transitioning buddy. I had intended on getting senegalese twists when I took my weave down, but I don't think my edges are gonna like me for that. My hair needs a break. Sooooo, I took down my weave, washed, DETANGLED (yuck), and deep conditioned. I put like 8 cornrows in and bought a human half wig. I wanna BC so bad, I'm sick of my hair this week.

Make sure you show us your twists and please feel better.

 

[LoveCraze]

Oh I'm not leaving I love the ideas and technique you and StephElise are always trying new things. One week to go I can't wait to celebrate with you!

You know, that's what has really helped me during this transition. It has been the experimenting and playing in my hair. When I was relaxed, I would wear my hair mostly the same way all the time. Though it looked nice...it was so boring I think that's why I would add color, to spice up my hair. Of course we know what color can do to relaxed hair. My beautician went tooooo light the last time and my hair rebelled by getting away. Glad they were just streakes and so the breakage was in the thickest part of my hair in the crown where it could be concealed pretty well. But since I started transitioning, I have been in my hair more than I ever have and because of that, I'm able to try out new things and experiment. It has been enjoyable actually. But I'm still keeping my eye on the prize.

Anyway, basically I'm saying to the new transitioners, use this opportunity to really get to know your hair and to "play" in it so that you can find your signature style. When this happens, things will go so much smoother for you. Sorry if I was long winded here. Thanks for the inspiration Itown, MG an all the other vets here.
HHG ladies!

 

[Foxglove]

I finished redoing the twists front of my head yesterday.
I was too lazy to the back.
My friend created an updo today.
I love it!

I love updos!

 

[plastic]

THREE MONTHS TOMORROW !!!!!

oh but wait ... i just bced ... nevermind ... hehe

 

[Foxglove]

THREE MONTHS TOMORROW !!!!!

oh but wait ... i just bced ... nevermind ... hehe

omg pics!!
Congrats!!

 

[Khaiya]

Congrats Plastic!!!

 

[seraphinelle]

Hi transitioning buddy. I had intended on getting senegalese twists when I took my weave down, but I don't think my edges are gonna like me for that. My hair needs a break. Sooooo, I took down my weave, washed, DETANGLED (yuck), and deep conditioned. I put like 8 cornrows in and bought a human half wig. I wanna BC so bad, I'm sick of my hair this week.

Make sure you show us your twists and please feel better.

I might just head out and get a half wig for now. I need something that will make me look decent for the holidays

Maybe I will get senegalese twists instead.. Not sure.

What style is your half wig?

 

[hairsothick]

*walks through thread and high fives everybody* Congrats on your milestones!

I will be 10 months post on the 19th. I can't believe it!

 

[nsmith30]

I wish I had decided to transition before I cut my hair. It makes a bit difficult to do anything with. I'm trying to find ways to make it look decent without having to use heat most days of the week. Today I used some optimum oil therapy 3-in-1 creme oil moisturiser, chi silk infusion, cantu breakage defense and motions leave in. I wrapped it for about an hour and combed it down and wore it like that. I don't know what to do with me hair, all I know is that I don't want to use heat too often because I don't want to damage the ng. On a positive note, my mom was actually supportive when I told her that I was transitioning. She's normally the first person to tell me to get a perm, lol.

 

[Neek-a-Nator]

I might just head out and get a half wig for now. I need something that will make me look decent for the holidays

Maybe I will get senegalese twists instead.. Not sure.

What style is your half wig?

It's called Heidi by Outre, I bought it at the local bss cause I need to try on these things cause I'm not really into wating money so I had to be sure that I really liked it. It's a Indian Remy human hair half wig. I might take a pic to show u but it won't be until Wed. I would've prefered the twists right now but my edges need the rest.

Let me know what you decide to do.

 

[Neek-a-Nator]

*walks through thread and high fives everybody* Congrats on your milestones!

I will be 10 months post on the 19th. I can't believe it!

Congrats Hairsothick

 

[MummysGirl]

Pics!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!???????

THREE MONTHS TOMORROW !!!!!

oh but wait ... i just bced ... nevermind ... hehe