In Need of Inspiration [PHOTO REQUEST]

[davisbr88]

**bumpity bump**

 

[Victorian]

4a here -- I transitioned for 18 months. For the first 9 months or so of the transition I was con-washing and wearing buns/protective styles. At that point the difference between the textures was a bit much, so for the last 9 months I blowdried once a week to blend it better and continued wearing mostly buns and ponies. I wore it out every once in a while, but mostly PS just because it was easier.

Pics below are from Jan. 2005, about 2 months before I chopped. You can see there was a huge difference between the bone straight relaxed hair and natural hair when wet (click to see larger):




I chopped in March of 2005, at 18 months post relaxer:

 

[davisbr88]

^^Fabulous! The crown and very front of my hair looks just like that! What do you do to make sure your hair is really moisturized?

 

[davisbr88]

**BUMP BUMP BUMP**

 

[Victorian]

At the time when I was transitioning and during my early natural days, I was a big fan of Giovanni Direct leave-in. I applied it to damp hair after washing and it helped keep my hair moisturized but wasn't too heavy.
I also like jojoba or coconut oil on damp hair when I'm wearing my hair curly. They are light but good for sealing in moisture.

 

[davisbr88]

**BUMP BUMP**

 

[dafnie]

BUMP BUMP BUMP and BUMP again. 4a here who will begin transitioning next year.... i wanna do 1.5 or 2 yrs of transitioning. Keep 'em coming!

 

[LaFemmeNaturelle]

Great thread! My goal is 18 months as well!

 

[davisbr88]

Great thread! My goal is 18 months as well!

Yes! I just want people to actually participate!!!