For all the natural/transitioning ladies....

[mscounselor]

Did any of you who did the long transition do so with the help of a stylist? I am thinking that when I move back home (5 months) to have mine help me. She has already offered to help me by doing Deep CO's once a month and a press when I need it. Has anyone else done this?

 

[MeccaMedinah]

I haven't been to a "stylist" since Jan 04?, which was just before I began my transition & discovered LHCF. I've only use heat once in the past 2 years; that was in about March or April 04- I blow dried to get some cornrows, not a necessary thing at all. Be careful using heat.

 

[BLESSED1]

No, I can't even remember the last time I've been in a salon to get my hair done, I'm even considering doing my hair myself for my wedding

 

[IrisDaVirus]

With the exception of getting extension braids, I haven't been to a hairstylist in years. I've done all deep conditionings, hair trims, and styling on my own and will continue to do so.

 

[chocolate01]

I only went to the salon for trims during my transition and I got a blowout once.

 

[moda]

You shouldn't need a stylist to help with your transition, you should just try some low maintenance styles.

 

[Nightingale]

When I go home for breaks my stylist deeo conditions, flat irons, and trims my hair. I only see her once every three months though. After I chop I don't intend on goign to a stylist unless I need something special like color or a trim.

 

[hopeful]

Did any of you who did the long transition do so with the help of a stylist? I am thinking that when I move back home (5 months) to have mine help me. She has already offered to help me by doing Deep CO's once a month and a press when I need it. Has anyone else done this?

If you have a trusted stylist who sincerely wants to help you transition I think that is a great idea. The problem is that many stylists don't understand transitioning and bug the heck out of the transitioner about getting a relaxer. So, if you guys are on the same page, I bet she could be very helpful and make your transition less stressful. Good luck.

 

[Southernbella.]

Absolutely not! I know my stylist well, and she would not be down with it. It's cool though, because this board is helping me learn to love and care for my hair.

 

[imstush]

all the times I've transitioned, i've done it myself. I trim my ends myself...the only time i visit a stylist is when i want a blow out. But even now I have learned to get the straight look without the dominicans. It doesn't last as long, but I get it.

 

[dija23]

Hey mscounselor, my transition was about 9 months, and for the first 6 months I went for a wash, condition, and (Dominican) blow-out about every two weeks. My natural hair was not affected. The only down side was the humidity here in Miami: it frizzed and then curled back up after a few days.

 

[Peachtree]

Nope, no stylist... why??? just so that they can take ur money!!! IMHO, u don't need a stylist during ur transition (unless maybe u just wanna pamper urself). I totally agree with Cincy... do low maintence styles... i wore buns, braid with my own hair etc which worked for me (for 18 mths).

 

[BLESSED1]

You shouldn't need a stylist to help with your transition, you should just try some low maintenance styles.

OT but you really need to stop teasing me w/ that pretty hair Not a speck of frizz anywhere I can't stand you just playing you know you my girl lol

 

[mscounselor]

I agree with everyone who said that they'll just try to put a relaxer in, but I have spoken to the stylist and she is for whatever I want. My main problem was at 6 months with all the breakage. If I had her to do a deep treatment and perhaps a blow out, I would be almost 9 months post. The one here just suggested a relaxer. I need the professional support and training so once I get a hang of doing things myself I'll still have a back up.

I understand the need to learn how to do your hair yourself. I can do mine to an extent. I will say that I absolutely cant wear buns though. After and hour of a loose bun, I had a headache.

Thanks for all your replies!

 

[mscounselor]

Hey mscounselor, my transition was about 9 months, and for the first 6 months I went for a wash, condition, and (Dominican) blow-out about every two weeks. My natural hair was not affected. The only down side was the humidity here in Miami: it frizzed and then curled back up after a few days.

I understand!! I live in Central Florida and its bad here too.

 

[ThursdayGirl]

I only go for an occassional cut... to gradually get rid of relaxed ends . Other than that I do it myself. I think you can too.

 

[Bublnbrnsuga]

Nope, just advice from the beautiful ladies here and on nappturality! Look in some fotki albums

 

[Super_Hero_Girl]

I went to a stylist only because I wanted my hair cut in layers and because I wanted it dyed when I was transitioning. Other than that I wouldn't way that my stylist was neccesary to help me. I got all of the info and help that I needed from another hair board. I only needed the stylist for 2 specific things, other than that I had to suffer through his naggings about why I should get a texturizer and queries about why I was going natural in the first place. Still, it's up to you.

 

[tinkat]

I am transitioning but i wouldn't go to a hair salon b/c i feel like what others said, they will bug you about getting a relaxer.

 

[mscounselor]

Thanks for the comments ladies! I guess once I get over not having spirals/defined waves, I'll do it.