Any Transitioners *not* doing the BC?

Sweet_Ambrosia

Sweet_Ambrosia

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They're alot of Transitioners here, but most have plans on doing the BC.
The only person I can think of that's not doing the BC is ~Kitichen Tician~.
So, if your Transitioning w/o doing the BC list your reason(s) why. :)
 
When I started transistioning, I wanted to do it without the BC because I wanted to keep the length. I also thought that I was going to break down and get a relaxer at some point and I didn't want to lose all of the length.

I ended up chopping off the texturized ends because I was having a lot of tangling and it was hard to style. I think it depends on the type of hair you have that will determine how easy it is to transition for a long period of time. I did for about 8 months, but I wore braids for 7 months.
 
I plan to grow my hair out but keep the same length i.e. every time it grows an inch I cut an inch off. I dont plan to cut vast amounts but I think it might get tedious toward the end (when theres 6 inches natural and about 2 inches relaxed) . I don't know if this constitutes NOT doing the BC tho but thats my plan. I just try to keep my eye on the prize ;)
 
I've been transitioning for 13 months and I never planned to do the BC. My reasons were that I absolutely hate short hair on myself, I know I don't have the face for it, etc. My other reason was that I wanted to give my scab hair a chance to grow out- I thought if I cut too soon, I'd have to deal with that.

Welll.....now that it's been a year it's getting harder NOT to bc!! :lol: Styling options are tough for me now b/c I can't really do a 100% natutal hairstyle and my skills only go so far. Also, on my last wash day I noticed that my new growth is longer than my permed ends :eek: The last reason its so hard now is b/c I love my new growth and my permed hair pales in comparison to my curls. :)

I have been quietly planning on BC'ing in December. My Christmas gift to myself!
 
I'm transitioning and I don't plan on doing the big chop no time soon. One reason is because short hair don't look good on me and another is because I have scab hair that I wanna grow out.
 
Same reason as everyone else. I also would like to add that I want to wait until my life is stable before doing the BC. The next year promises to be up and down and the last thing I want to worry about is how to style my hair. My braid outs are serving me just fine.
 
I am transitioning for two months now. I am not doing the BC because I like my length and I don't want short hair.

Maybe in a year or so I will feel differently but right now I don't see myself doing the BC, definitely not until my hair is to mid back then I will start trimming off the relaxed parts.
 
Wow! Ok, I was thinking about this today.

I had pretty much solidified in my mind, and even planned with Shellz that I was going to BC this summer, but I'm starting to get nervous now. Plus, my hair is the longest I've had it (around APL) and when I cut it I'll have 4-5 inches (very short if you add in shrinkage!). Oy... I'm confused, but all the reasons that you ladies have mentioned make me want to wait it out. I don't know about not BC'ing at all... but maybe wait at least a year to a year and a half...
 
KiSseS03 said:
Wow! Ok, I was thinking about this today.

I had pretty much solidified in my mind, and even planned with Shellz that I was going to BC this summer, but I'm starting to get nervous now. Plus, my hair is the longest I've had it (around APL) and when I cut it I'll have 4-5 inches (very short if you add in shrinkage!). Oy... I'm confused, but all the reasons that you ladies have mentioned make me want to wait it out. I don't know about not BC'ing at all... but maybe wait at least a year to a year and a half...
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aww kisses, you chickening out on me!!!! It's ok....you gotta be ready when YOU'RE READY. IMO if you're not ready, then you may be unhappy with the results whenever you do decide to chop. Do you!
 
cecepassion said:
My last relaxer was Feb 15.I trim my ends instead of doing the BC,just to dramatic for me.
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I've been doing that too...trim a little bit at a time, but it's just a tease for me. I'ma eventually end up chopping, even though I said I never will.
 
shellzfoshizzle said:
aww kisses, you chickening out on me!!!! It's ok....you gotta be ready when YOU'RE READY. IMO if you're not ready, then you may be unhappy with the results whenever you do decide to chop. Do you!
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heyy girl! yea, I'm not so sure now... I'm scared that I'm going to cut it off, and want to put it in braids or something. Hopefully I'll get a lot of growth in the next couple months and I might get up the courage...
 
i didn't BC because i would look terrible with a too short style! i transitioned in braids / weaves/ and twists for a year and a half and am loving the length i got. i wish i had of taken better care of my hair when it was in those protective styles though - i may have retained even more length
 
Ive been going back and forth for awhile now... Ive never had short hair... If I BC-ed now Id have about 6 inches of hair.... Ive nevr in my adult life (that I can rememerb) had hair shorter than shoulder length. Even in my childhood pics I had hair long enough to have a 5 inch ponytail. So to eas myself into it I had a mini- BC and almost went nuts. I chopped off about 6 inches of hair. I liked the cut but aft6er awhile it stressed me out that I didnt haev a decent ponytail. I dont think a BC would do me any good. Id probably end up relaxing my hair to have more length so Im takign it slow. When Im ready Ill eb ready. Honestly these last 12 months flew by for me. I think I could handle another 12 before I BC.
 
i've been transitioning for 11 months so far -i wanted to bc so bad at the beginning of my transition (i'd say month 1-6)i had springing coiled new growth that i LOVED! Then as my transition started to wear on (think months 7-9) my hair was kicking my a**...seriously...the new growth was beautiful still but the relaxed ends were giving me soo much trouble... but it was then that i decided i wanted this to be a long transition...for the past few months (think 10-11) my hair has been unbearable...i got braids in a week ago and have been steadily mtging...i've gotten almost an inch of growth and i'm loving my hair so----

the reasons why i won't bc:
-i'm loving the length. this is the longest i've been in my whole life (mid back with 3-4 inches of new growth)! if i cut it now i'd probably have a nervous breakdown-its not that im not ready to embrace the new texture, its just that with the emotional ups and downs i go through (more recently) if i did i'd be emotionally bruised

-because i've realized what a wonder cornrows have been...i'm thinking about doing them once every other month (6 times a year)

-because i had a bc when i was younger (4th grade)--- it was accidental but this jealous ***** at a salon gave me a full blown cut when all my mom wanted me to get was a trim...i had shoulder length hair and when she was done i had HALF AN INCH OF HAIR...that instance was something that damaged me badly...kids thought i was a boy (even with earrings on) and that hurt..then i had a damn twa until 6th/7th grade...kids can be so damned ignorant

-because this winter i might just do a small chop and spend most of winter in braids- its easier to go through winter with longer braided up moisturized hair than short hair..lol my head would get cold!

-because of my length...my mom and sister would kick my a**:ohwell: hahahaha:lol:

-because as long as a i promise to take care of it, my hair will be wonderful regardless

-because im waiting until i get another 6 inches or so before i do anything..and right now i'm *kissing* lower mid back hair (about 4 full inches from waist)

-because theres no absolute hurry to be all natural. i'm loving me the way i am
 
I'm transitioning without doing the big chop. My only reason is:
because Nov 99 I did a BC...done to 1/2" and I'm NOT doing that again. Not with hair this long. Too much trauma for me and family and friends...lol
 
I think doing a bc is the smarter way to go. I transitioned without doing the bc. I had to deal with two different textures. I also didn't know how to take care of my natural hair. I think you are better off just taking the plunge. I look at Pooh, Jaineygirl and some of the other members, whose hair has been flourishing since the BC.

I think people adjust better to you being natural with a bc. When you have new growth and perm they just want you to perm your hair.
 
I never did a big chop per se (down to a twa that is). My last relaxer was July 2003. At that time my hair was just about bra strap (but I was in denial, I felt it was shorter). I have had hair cuts/big trims over the past few years, but that is all. I could not let go of my beloved bun.

I have had short, tapered hair from pre-teen to twenty-somethings. (I was addicted to the scissors). Once I finally decided to let my hair grow out, I found the convenience of my bun and wasn't turning back.
I also have several freinds/family that went natural without the big chop or the benefit of hair boards (They also had less anxiety or anguish over the decision). For some, it's just as simple as waking up one morning and saying, "I think I'll stop getting a relaxer".

I think everyone should do what is best for them and not feel pressured one way or the other. If you choose not to big chop, it can be done.
 
dynamic1 said:
I also have several freinds/family that went natural without the big chop or the benefit of hair boards (They also had less anxiety or anguish over the decision). For some, it's just as simple as waking up one morning and saying, "I think I'll stop getting a relaxer".
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That bolded part is ME! When I was 16, the first time I transitioned, I didn't know about hair boards or anything, and I transitioned for 13 months, just out of curiosity, and you're right it wasn't a big deal at all!
 
im not doing the big chop im still transitioning...i try and condition and gradually trim my hair..i also use mtg and to hold it down in the front i use 360 style..its a wave pomade but it the only thing along wit aloe vera gel and mango butter that works...i plan to transition for a year...ill post pics soon..pm me for the album ps if u wanna see pics happy and healthy growing ladies and God Bless.
 
Not doing the BC. Don't want short hair and I would rather just deal with the two textures. I like full voluminous hair so I won't mind having a bush.
 
Wanted to add trimming about 1" as you grow 1" is also a good thing. So far since the year begun I have trimmed off about 3-4" but it's still long so I'm not truamatized..lol. Next 1" trim will be July (I dust monthly).
 
I'm in my 3rd month of transitioning and I have NO plans of BC'ing. My reasons are:

1) I've never had short hair, and I always freaked out when hairdressers cut off more than half an inch of my hair.

2) My hair is now just about as long as it was when I was a little girl, so to cut it would be ridiculous...and I'm steadily heading towards mid-back which is my dream goal (I've got about 2 more inches to go) =)

3) I'm not mentally ready to cut my hair...I love my new growth, but there's not much lol. I've made a goal to be 100% natural by the time I graduate from college in May of next year. If I have just scraggly relaxed ends then, I'll cut them off. As of right now, I've just been giving myself small trims to keep my ends healthy.
 
I have decided to transition.....my last relaxer was 2/11/06 and it didn't do anything b/c I was so scared I rinsed it out prematurley(sp). I've come very far in growing my hair back(from gross misconduct) that I didn't want to ruin my progress. I like my natural hair....I got waves, curls and spirals going on. I don't plan on doing a BC....I'll just trim along the way until the relaxed ends are gone.
 
silvergirl said:
want to get to my maxium natural length b4 i cut anything off
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Me too, I'll just get my ends trimmed every 2 months! I had short hair before and it was very cute but i just dont want to cut my hair because it took me forever to get where I am now
 
*~Good Luck to all those who are not doing the BC~*. :)

My reasons for not BCing, is basically the same as everyone else.

*I like my length
*I dont want short hair
*Plus, I'm content w/ dealing w/ all my different textures



 
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