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[JerriBlank]

I bc'ed last night!!
Woo hoo!!
You guys,i'm so excited.

I just took the scissors and chopped.

My last relaxer was some time in May,so i transitioned for about 4 months.

I was just tired of worrying about taking care of the relaxed ends,so i chopped.

I am extremely happy with my lil fro!!I justhave tolearn how to take care of it.
My camera is acting silly,so i'll see if i can fix it or i'll have to buy a new one this weekend and post some pics.

Also,i cut from about an inch or two below shoulder length.

 

[bablou00]

^^^ Congrats on you BC!!! You know we all cant wait to see pictures so you better hurry up girl...lol!!! I bet so much wt has lifted off your shoulders because that was the case for me!! Have fun with ur TWA it will grow out fast

 

[Loves Harmony]

Okay like i promise... Here's a picture of my kinky twist...

 

[SexySin985]

B/C Date: sept 20, 2009
Transitioned for 9 months, I wanted to transition longer but when I took out my kinky twist my hair knotted so bad, it was impossible to comb the nest out....so I chopped
Hair Type: 4a I think...
Products: olive oil mixed with horsetail, nettle, jojoba, avocado oil and megatek.


I'm looking for styles to do on my hair. I love playing with the ringlets; I'm looking foward to growth.

WOO HOOO We got another one

Congrats on your BC and welcome to the community!

Welcome to the natural side!! Well there are a lot of pics of styles in this thread and our fotkis. Hopefully you will find some that work for you. Feel free to jump into our little community here and ask questions or volunteer info and stories. We are all learning together. Happy Hair Growing!


Ladies!!! Today is my Birthday!!! I live, laugh, and love as only a Libra can!
I've been blessed with 27yrs of life and experience.

I'm trying a Bantu Knot out for my Bday dinner. I'll take pics and post them. I'm hoping it turns out okay if not I'll wash it out and wear a WNG. I used the Coco Cream Leave-in, Avocado butter (my butters came ) and a little KCCC for hold.

birthday2 I hope you enjoy your day and may you be blessed to enjoy many more birthdays to come

PS: I'm a Libra also!!! Oct. 3rd

Okay like i promise... Here's a picture of my kinky twist...

I love 'em! What kind of hair did you use?

 

[LivinMyLifeLikeItsGolden]

B/C Date: sept 20, 2009
Transitioned for 9 months, I wanted to transition longer but when I took out my kinky twist my hair knotted so bad, it was impossible to comb the nest out....so I chopped
Hair Type: 4a I think...
Products: olive oil mixed with horsetail, nettle, jojoba, avocado oil and megatek.


I'm looking for styles to do on my hair. I love playing with the ringlets; I'm looking foward to growth.

Welcome Welcome Welcome!!

 

[SexySin985]

As for me, I haven't had the urge to snip either.

My hair is growing in nicely.

I plan on getting kinky twist done next week until the remainder of the year.

 

[LivinMyLifeLikeItsGolden]

Welcome to the natural side!! Well there are a lot of pics of styles in this thread and our fotkis. Hopefully you will find some that work for you. Feel free to jump into our little community here and ask questions or volunteer info and stories. We are all learning together. Happy Hair Growing!


Ladies!!! Today is my Birthday!!! I live, laugh, and love as only a Libra can!
I've been blessed with 27yrs of life and experience.

I'm trying a Bantu Knot out for my Bday dinner. I'll take pics and post them. I'm hoping it turns out okay if not I'll wash it out and wear a WNG. I used the Coco Cream Leave-in, Avocado butter (my butters came ) and a little KCCC for hold.

:birthday2 Enjoy your day!!

 

[FindingMe]

I need to get my ends trimmed. I'd say I need .25 or .5inch trimmed... not more. That's not bad at all.
I am just concerned that doing it at the salon will have them trimming a whole lot more. I don't like stylists who like to take free reign over your hair.

I am getting my hair straightened thursday for senior pictures (want to avoid frizzy hair) so getting a trim then would be great... but over there they charge $25 for a trim. Yes, you read right... these crazy people

So I'd like to avoid that charge and maybe do it myself after they straighten?? I have a lot of single strand knots from W-n-G's and I need to get rid of them.

Are you good at cutting your own hair? If so, then I say keep the $25 and do it yourself. If not, and you want more of a definite style for your senior pics, it may be worth it to have them cut it for you...you may lose more in some areas than you'd like, but it would be a style that would be preserved via your pics but your hair will always grow back...

So ladies...I just got inspired about a thread on Moe's Growth oil by MangaManiac. She has been using it and got some great growth, so I thought...because I am the biggest PJ in the world, I have a stash of herbs that I am going to make an oil with. I am currently infusing horsetail, nettle, lavendar, marshmallow root, gotu kola, and hibiscus flowers. Just threw in a bunch of stuff that are supposed to be beneficial to hair. I used 3/4 jojoba oil and 1/4 avocado oil. Letting that infuse on low heat for about 3 hours, then gonna let it sit for 3 days or so before I strain the herbs and add the aloe juice.
Has anyone here tried Moe's Growth Oil with good success?
I know mine isn't the same, but experimenting never hurt...I hope!

I've never even heard of it? LMLLIG, I'm about to stage an intervention...:..."Just keep mixing up your own MOJO majik and don't go purchasing any new items until you use up what you already have...and lemme tell you, you got some GOOD stuff over there, lady!..."

B/C Date: sept 20, 2009
Transitioned for 9 months, I wanted to transition longer but when I took out my kinky twist my hair knotted so bad, it was impossible to comb the nest out....so I chopped
Hair Type: 4a I think...
Products: olive oil mixed with horsetail, nettle, jojoba, avocado oil and megatek.


I'm looking for styles to do on my hair. I love playing with the ringlets; I'm looking foward to growth.

No despair...9 months should give you a good amt to work with and learn about...It's been 2 months for me and I'm still tryna figure out my hair type...

Welcome to the natural side!! Well there are a lot of pics of styles in this thread and our fotkis. Hopefully you will find some that work for you. Feel free to jump into our little community here and ask questions or volunteer info and stories. We are all learning together. Happy Hair Growing!


Ladies!!! Today is my Birthday!!! I live, laugh, and love as only a Libra can!
I've been blessed with 27yrs of life and experience.

I'm trying a Bantu Knot out for my Bday dinner. I'll take pics and post them. I'm hoping it turns out okay if not I'll wash it out and wear a WNG. I used the Coco Cream Leave-in, Avocado butter (my butters came ) and a little KCCC for hold.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!! Bless your heart, I rem when I was 27...

I bc'ed last night!!
Woo hoo!!
You guys,i'm so excited.

I just took the scissors and chopped.

My last relaxer was some time in May,so i transitioned for about 4 months.

I was just tired of worrying about taking care of the relaxed ends,so i chopped.

I am extremely happy with my lil fro!!I justhave tolearn how to take care of it.
My camera is acting silly,so i'll see if i can fix it or i'll have tobuya new one this weekend and post some pics.

Also,i cut from about an inch or two below shoulder length.

can't wait to see your twa!

Okay like i promise... Here's a picture of my kinky twist...

oooohhh, me likey! I like the color, too! How much hair did your use? what type? how long did they take? did u do them yourself or pay someone? if so, were they expensive?

 

[CurlyCoilycourt]

Welcome and congrats to all the recent BC'ers!!!!!!!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY VONNIE!!!!!

I have been contemplating with what to do with my hair lately and i just saw Ediese post, http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=402844 and she is making me wanna get a sew in pronto!!!!!!!!! Im still deciding though hmmmmm

 

[bablou00]

Welcome to the natural side!! Well there are a lot of pics of styles in this thread and our fotkis. Hopefully you will find some that work for you. Feel free to jump into our little community here and ask questions or volunteer info and stories. We are all learning together. Happy Hair Growing!


Ladies!!! Today is my Birthday!!! I live, laugh, and love as only a Libra can!
I've been blessed with 27yrs of life and experience.

I'm trying a Bantu Knot out for my Bday dinner. I'll take pics and post them. I'm hoping it turns out okay if not I'll wash it out and wear a WNG. I used the Coco Cream Leave-in, Avocado butter (my butters came ) and a little KCCC for hold.

Happy happy 27th!!! Enjoy your birthday month:birthday2

 

[FindingMe]

Welcome and congrats to all the recent BC'ers!!!!!!!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY VONNIE!!!!!

I have been contemplating with what to do with my hair lately and i just saw Ediese post, http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=402844 and she is making me wanna get a sew in pronto!!!!!!!!! Im still deciding though hmmmmm

I kno I kno - Ediese's weaves are always on point. She straightens them, washes them, wears them curly, just like she does with her own hair. Weaves are intimidating to me, tho. Plus I like to be able to get to my scalp. It's one of my compulsive issues..being able to rub and touch my scalp several times a day. That's the main reason I never tried one...

 

[JerriBlank]

^^^ Congrats on you BC!!! You know we all cant wait to see pictures so you better hurry up girl...lol!!! I bet so much wt has lifted off your shoulders because that was the case for me!! Have fun with ur TWA it will grow out fast

I'm definitely having fun.
I've co-washed like 4 times since last night and before i left for work

can't wait to see your twa!

Thanks!I can't wait to try and style it and make it cute.lol.

 

[countrychickd]

I bc'ed last night!!
Woo hoo!!
You guys,i'm so excited.

I just took the scissors and chopped.

My last relaxer was some time in May,so i transitioned for about 4 months.

I was just tired of worrying about taking care of the relaxed ends,so i chopped.

I am extremely happy with my lil fro!!I justhave tolearn how to take care of it.
My camera is acting silly,so i'll see if i can fix it or i'll have tobuya new one this weekend and post some pics.

Also,i cut from about an inch or two below shoulder length.

Congrats on your BC lady and welcome! I can't wait to see pictures!

I'm definitely having fun.
I've co-washed like 4 times since last time and before i left for work



Thanks!I can't wait to try and style it and make it cute.lol.

I was the same way when I first BCed. You'll enjoy seeing your hair grow out!

 

[mocha.li]

Thanks to everyone for the Welcome
I only have one question for now....
How often should I cowash and deep condition?

I'm still looking for some styles..I haven't read the whole thread yet but I did purchase a couple of headbands last night. My boss told me I need to do something with my hair today...how rude!!! But he always has something to say...Since when was the Army a beauty salon??? I have the front in braids and the rest out. I know its not how I use to wear my hair but o well..

 

[LivinMyLifeLikeItsGolden]

Thanks to everyone for the Welcome
I only have one question for now....
How often should I cowash and deep condition?

I'm still looking for some styles..I haven't read the whole thread yet but I did purchase a couple of headbands last night. My boss told me I need to do something with my hair today...how rude!!! But he always has something to say...Since when was the Army a beauty salon??? I have the front in braids and the rest out. I know its not how I use to wear my hair but o well..

Hi Mocha!! I would love to be the one to tell you how often to cowash and DC, but I am in DCing rehab. I love to cowash and I do it about everyday...I also workout and hate a sweaty head cuz for me the sweat causes breakage. I am trying to cut my DC down to 2x week
HHG

 

[SweetSpirit86]

I'm definitely having fun.
I've co-washed like 4 times since last time and before i left for work



Thanks!I can't wait to try and style it and make it cute.lol.

Ooh, so late!! Grats on your BC!!! And yep..I think most of us went through that lol. I've calmed down a little now on the cowashing...but the dc'ing popped with a VENGEANCE!!I think I'm addicted to the honey one.

 

[Vonnieluvs08]

Thank you Ladies for all the Birthday wishes. I had a great relaxing day and a good dinner (bout to go eat the left overs now) Here are the pics from my Bantu Knots/Out. It was extremely humid here and they looked really frizzie today ( I hate frizzie hair) so I washed them out plus my scalp still hurts from the bobby pins.

What I learned: 1. Smaller is better for me. 2. My hair is too short to get it to knot without bobby pins 3. Use good bobby pins (sore scalp not fun) More pics will be in my Fotki.

 

[vivEz daNs lamouR]

Thank you Ladies for all the Birthday wishes. I had a great relaxing day and a good dinner (bout to go eat the left overs now) Here are the pics from my Bantu Knots/Out. It was extremely humid here and they looked really frizzie today ( I hate frizzie hair) so I washed them out plus my scalp still hurts from the bobby pins.

What I learned: 1. Smaller is better for me. 2. My hair is too short to get it to knot without bobby pins 3. Use good bobby pins (sore scalp not fun) More pics will be in my Fotki.

Your Bantus came out GREAT!!! Girl I did some this week and just washed them out tonight, my scalp was hurting and I made my knots too big so when I undid them, they were still damp and formed actual KNOTS.

 

[bablou00]

Thank you Ladies for all the Birthday wishes. I had a great relaxing day and a good dinner (bout to go eat the left overs now) Here are the pics from my Bantu Knots/Out. It was extremely humid here and they looked really frizzie today ( I hate frizzie hair) so I washed them out plus my scalp still hurts from the bobby pins.

What I learned: 1. Smaller is better for me. 2. My hair is too short to get it to knot without bobby pins 3. Use good bobby pins (sore scalp not fun) More pics will be in my Fotki.

Great Job!!! I cant wait to try this when Im done with the twisting challenge. Hopefully my hair will be long enough....You look so cute

 

[countrychickd]

Thanks to everyone for the Welcome
I only have one question for now....
How often should I cowash and deep condition?

I'm still looking for some styles..I haven't read the whole thread yet but I did purchase a couple of headbands last night. My boss told me I need to do something with my hair today...how rude!!! But he always has something to say...Since when was the Army a beauty salon??? I have the front in braids and the rest out. I know its not how I use to wear my hair but o well..

Hey lady. I DC at least once a week. Lately, it's just been once a week, but I'd say twice a week is great. If you're not doing a whole lot to your hair (using heat or too much manipulation) you can't be subjecting your hair to much damage so any more deep conditioning IMO is not necessary. As far as cowashing, I'd say you can do that as often as you'd like. Whatever fits your lifestyle, and whatever your hair needs. I cowashed everyday during my transition, and everyday during my first month natural.

Thank you Ladies for all the Birthday wishes. I had a great relaxing day and a good dinner (bout to go eat the left overs now) Here are the pics from my Bantu Knots/Out. It was extremely humid here and they looked really frizzie today ( I hate frizzie hair) so I washed them out plus my scalp still hurts from the bobby pins.

What I learned: 1. Smaller is better for me. 2. My hair is too short to get it to knot without bobby pins 3. Use good bobby pins (sore scalp not fun) More pics will be in my Fotki.

Those bantu knots are too cute! It looks great on your girl. I did bantu knot outs a lot during my transition, and I can't wait to be able to do them again. Just gorgeous!

 

[CarLiTa]

Hi all

Just wanted to show an update. Thursday, Sept. 24 made it 1 month since I've been natural. I had to get my hair pressed for senior pictures (thank goodness I did! I don't know they would have fit the hat over my big afro!)

I was nervous and all, so I went to one of the best salons in the Boston area. Of course, it turns out that they charge a pretty penny. I was willing to spend it because when I went to a cheaper salon (HALF the price) I ended up with heat damage, and I wasn't trying to have that again.

I was very pleased with how my hair came out! and with the length! I also let him do a trim because he said I needed one. I also figured, might as well clean up the ends now and not spend too much time worrying about them for the next few months.

So... here are pictures! I love how dark the hair is, and how fluffy it turned out. He cut up to an inch, as far as I know.

 

[countrychickd]

Hi all

Just wanted to show an update. Thursday, Sept. 24 made it 1 month since I've been natural. I had to get my hair pressed for senior pictures (thank goodness I did! I don't know they would have fit the hat over my big afro!)

I was nervous and all, so I went to one of the best salons in the Boston area. Of course, it turns out that they charge a pretty penny. I was willing to spend it because when I went to a cheaper salon (HALF the price) I ended up with heat damage, and I wasn't trying to have that again.

I was very pleased with how my hair came out! and with the length! I also let him do a trim because he said I needed one. I also figured, might as well clean up the ends now and not spend too much time worrying about them for the next few months.

So... here are pictures! I love how dark the hair is, and how fluffy it turned out. He cut up to an inch, as far as I know.

Your hair looks absolutely gorgeous girl! Love it!

 

[CarLiTa]

Thanks Countrychick!

On closer inspection, I realize that nearly 2 inches were trimmed off the bottom of my hair. Danggit! I didn't need ALL that trimmed!

But it probably makes the rest of my hair look more uniform because the back grows faster so the layers would be too stark in length.

 

[SweetD]

I bc'ed last night!!
Woo hoo!!
You guys,i'm so excited.

I just took the scissors and chopped.

My last relaxer was some time in May,so i transitioned for about 4 months.

I was just tired of worrying about taking care of the relaxed ends,so i chopped.

I am extremely happy with my lil fro!!I justhave tolearn how to take care of it.
My camera is acting silly,so i'll see if i can fix it or i'll have tobuya new one this weekend and post some pics.

Also,i cut from about an inch or two below shoulder length.

Congrats on the BC! I plan on doing mine in December.

 

[JerriBlank]

Ooh, so late!! Grats on your BC!!! And yep..I think most of us went through that lol. I've calmed down a little now on the cowashing...but the dc'ing popped with a VENGEANCE!!I think I'm addicted to the honey one.

Thanks!!I still haven't calmed down!lol!
I'm over doing it,i know,but it dries in such a short time,and co-washing aint never hurt nobody,,right?!Well that's what i keep telling myself anyway.I have flat twists going straight back today,but i scarfed it up because my hair is a little shorter in some spost,so its not the neatest.I am really enjoying playing with it though.

Congrats on the BC! I plan on doing mine in December.

Thank you!
That was initially how far i was going to go,but ij ust got the urge.How many months post will you be then?

Carlita your hair is gorgeous!!
How long was your transition?

 

[countrychickd]

Thanks Countrychick!

On closer inspection, I realize that nearly 2 inches were trimmed off the bottom of my hair. Danggit! I didn't need ALL that trimmed!

But it probably makes the rest of my hair look more uniform because the back grows faster so the layers would be too stark in length.

The back of my hair grows faster too...so I can definitely relate. Your hair looks gorgeous though. Just inspirational!

 

[CarLiTa]

Carlita your hair is gorgeous!!
How long was your transition?

Thanks lady!

My transition was 13 months long.

 

[FindingMe]

Thank you Ladies for all the Birthday wishes. I had a great relaxing day and a good dinner (bout to go eat the left overs now) Here are the pics from my Bantu Knots/Out. It was extremely humid here and they looked really frizzie today ( I hate frizzie hair) so I washed them out plus my scalp still hurts from the bobby pins.

What I learned: 1. Smaller is better for me. 2. My hair is too short to get it to knot without bobby pins 3. Use good bobby pins (sore scalp not fun) More pics will be in my Fotki.

OOOHHH, that came out cute. They look like twists basically. Did you twist first and then knot? I tried Bantu knots once and tried to sleep on them and it felt like I was sleeping on ROCKS!erplexed I haven't done it since...

Hi all

Just wanted to show an update. Thursday, Sept. 24 made it 1 month since I've been natural. I had to get my hair pressed for senior pictures (thank goodness I did! I don't know they would have fit the hat over my big afro!)

I was nervous and all, so I went to one of the best salons in the Boston area. Of course, it turns out that they charge a pretty penny. I was willing to spend it because when I went to a cheaper salon (HALF the price) I ended up with heat damage, and I wasn't trying to have that again.

I was very pleased with how my hair came out! and with the length! I also let him do a trim because he said I needed one. I also figured, might as well clean up the ends now and not spend too much time worrying about them for the next few months.

So... here are pictures! I love how dark the hair is, and how fluffy it turned out. He cut up to an inch, as far as I know.

WOW! It came out great! I love the bluntness and you have a lot of hair for about 14 months worth of growth! I like the decision to get the professional cut bc it came out so cute and now you can just let grow grow gorw and not worry about it! I bet your pics are gonna be REALLY cute!

 

[bablou00]

Hi all

Just wanted to show an update. Thursday, Sept. 24 made it 1 month since I've been natural. I had to get my hair pressed for senior pictures (thank goodness I did! I don't know they would have fit the hat over my big afro!)

I was nervous and all, so I went to one of the best salons in the Boston area. Of course, it turns out that they charge a pretty penny. I was willing to spend it because when I went to a cheaper salon (HALF the price) I ended up with heat damage, and I wasn't trying to have that again.

I was very pleased with how my hair came out! and with the length! I also let him do a trim because he said I needed one. I also figured, might as well clean up the ends now and not spend too much time worrying about them for the next few months.

So... here are pictures! I love how dark the hair is, and how fluffy it turned out. He cut up to an inch, as far as I know.

They did a great job on straightening your hair. How long to you plan on wearing it straight? The color is very pretty...Imma sucker for black hair...haha!!

 

[song_of_serenity]

It's getting there! Washed and ecostyled up.
Without flash.

If only it could look the way it looks WITH the flash on!

It's really growing. Is it only me, or does your hair seem to look better and longer in pictures? :/