MizzBrown
Well-Known Member
I guess I should mark my calendar huh? I got tired of seeing all the natural, curly, 4a/b heads on here. I'm jealous. I could at least TRY right? Tired of fighting the naps anyway....
Yes i did my searches, and yes I subscribed to the "Transitioning Support" Thread. When i look at pictures of myself as a little girl w/ my BIG afro and hair down my back after my mom burned me w/ the pressing comb, i want it back!
I give a lot of credit to "Bubblinbrownsuga"..I saw her siggy and stared at it for about 3 minutes and said "That's how I want my hair to look!"..and went off to stalk her for her fotki.
Here's my story:
-Relaxed 4a/b hair.
-Been relaxed since probably 4-5 yrs old because my mother just "couldn't take it anymore" Her exact words.
-Have NEVER worn a wig, weave, extensions, or real braids. Just flat twists w/ added hair during the summer and i only left them in for a week.
-Currently on my 2nd stretch. I'm approaching 10 weeks Post.
-Normally relaxed at 6-8 weeks post.
-Asked my SO what he thought? A little concerned. He's African and i teased him and said it would be just like you were in the motherland again! LOL
-Asked my mom what she thought. She said "No, i dont think you will look right. When you were younger it was cute cause you were a baby..u aint a baby no more!" WTH?
MY CONCERNS:
-My hair is cut in an asymmetric hairstyle and i can pull it in a tight, low ponytail but is it enough hair to catch so i can get some kinky twists?
-I dont want to wear wigs, or weaves.
-I use a blowdryer on EVERY wash.(wash 1-2x a week) How is that gonna affect the quality of my NG? I work 2 jobs, i cant spend all that time on my hair.
-What does TWA stand for? I cant find description.
-I cannot braid, cornrow, or twist my hair or have much time to learn so my options are limited in styling.
ALL ADVICE WELCOME! TIA!
Yes i did my searches, and yes I subscribed to the "Transitioning Support" Thread. When i look at pictures of myself as a little girl w/ my BIG afro and hair down my back after my mom burned me w/ the pressing comb, i want it back!
I give a lot of credit to "Bubblinbrownsuga"..I saw her siggy and stared at it for about 3 minutes and said "That's how I want my hair to look!"..and went off to stalk her for her fotki.
Here's my story:
-Relaxed 4a/b hair.
-Been relaxed since probably 4-5 yrs old because my mother just "couldn't take it anymore" Her exact words.
-Have NEVER worn a wig, weave, extensions, or real braids. Just flat twists w/ added hair during the summer and i only left them in for a week.
-Currently on my 2nd stretch. I'm approaching 10 weeks Post.
-Normally relaxed at 6-8 weeks post.
-Asked my SO what he thought? A little concerned. He's African and i teased him and said it would be just like you were in the motherland again! LOL
-Asked my mom what she thought. She said "No, i dont think you will look right. When you were younger it was cute cause you were a baby..u aint a baby no more!" WTH?
MY CONCERNS:
-My hair is cut in an asymmetric hairstyle and i can pull it in a tight, low ponytail but is it enough hair to catch so i can get some kinky twists?
-I dont want to wear wigs, or weaves.
-I use a blowdryer on EVERY wash.(wash 1-2x a week) How is that gonna affect the quality of my NG? I work 2 jobs, i cant spend all that time on my hair.
-What does TWA stand for? I cant find description.
-I cannot braid, cornrow, or twist my hair or have much time to learn so my options are limited in styling.
ALL ADVICE WELCOME! TIA!