BIG CHOP -- Done!

[Laela]

It's my second time transitioning and finally I got the nerve to do the big chop -- again. The first time, I'd kept the new growth as an afro and started twisting right away. This time, I mowed it down!!!! I had about 3-4 ins of new growth and was trying to do the 2-texture thingy, but it was getting kinda hectic

My new style (sorry I'll have to post the pic later) is Zhane short, faded on sides/back. Oh! I love the freedom!
I'll wear the new look for three months but will start growing at the start of the year. That's IF I don't fall in love w/ the 'do forever

 

[Destanee]

Congrats Laela!!

Can't wait too see your pics!

 

[missykeyana]

Congratulations and WORK your new style!!!

 

[pebbles]

Wow! Congratulations Laela!!

 

[dontspeakdefeat]

Congratulations to you Laela!

I can't wait to see those pics!

 

[zoya_j]

Congratulations Laela!!

 

[Laela]

Thanks, Destinee!!! I'm following in your footsteps...
color...NEXT!

 

[Laela]

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missykeyana said:
Congratulations and WORK your new style!!!

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and I am, so far, thank you.. I'm getting so many

from co-workers, I'm chuckling. One guy just stopped talking when I passed by. They'll get used to it HA!

 

[Laela]

zoya, Pebbs, DSD, thanks ladies! I'm glad I took the plunge, it's exhilirating!

 

[alibi]

Oh girl, I'm proud of you!!! I'm 4 months into my transitioning, and I'm thinking of the big chop too!!! Congrats!

 

[miss_brown]

Congrat, Laela!

When I transitioned (via braids), I never had the nerve to a big chop until about 9 months down the road. What an accomplishment. Happy to hear you love the new cut

 

[CaramelKiss]

Congratulations Laela! What courage! But glad u love your new "do". It makes it even better!!

 

[Premierepearl08]

Congratulations, Laela!

I feel you on the two textures thing...I cut mine off to an inch and loved every second of it!

 

[KinksnCurlz]

Major props to all of your transitioners who opt for the Big Chop!!! Can't wait to see the color girl

 

[DDHair]

The closest I have gotten to a big chop, is cutting some of my ragedy relaxed ends off in the very back, right before I got my braids the other day and I have been transitioning for 9 months! Hopefully I will be as big as you in January when I take these braids out. Congrats!

 

[SingingStar12]

Congratulations!!!

 

[DelightfulFlame]

Congrats!

 

[Laela]

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miss_brown said:
Congrat, Laela!

When I transitioned (via braids), I never had the nerve to a big chop until about 9 months down the road. What an accomplishment. Happy to hear you love the new cut

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Thanks! It'll grow back

It's my 7-month and I really needed the change...

 

[Laela]

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CaramelKiss said:
Congratulations Laela! What courage! But glad u love your new "do". It makes it even better!!

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CarmelKiss.. you know, a black male co-worker was floored and ended up telling me a woman has to have a LOT of confidence in herself to pull that off. He made my day...

I really will have to get a digital camera to show you guys the 'do!

 

[Laela]

CH: Thanks for the props!

Premierpearl, SingingStar Thanks ladies. You made my day!

Delightful flame Thanks, and I'm loving your twists. As fickled as I am, I may end up twisting before the 3 months of profiling this style is up

DDhair GO FOR IT!! It's just hair, it'll grow back

Right now, the only major difference, is my scalp gets a lot of tension -- the kind you get from new growth, just before a touch up. I'd put castor oil on the roots and I swear I felt the hair growing with all the tension. I'm getting used to it now, though...and I can't pass a mirror w/out stopping to look and grin ..HA!

 

[zoya_j]

I forgot to add, I envy you a little Laela I remember my big chop and I so loved my TWA days. Sometimes I'm tempted to do another chop