missbugg21
Well-Known Member
Hey Everyone! I am a long time lurker, but new poster. 
I started my HHJ in May 2010 when I decided to transition to natural hair. That is when I learned about the dos and don'ts of haircare. Prior to that I was self-relaxing way too often and using too much heat and my hair wouldn't grow past NL.
My first transition lasted 8 months. In January 2011, I decided that I didn't have to be relaxer-free to have healthy hair, so I relaxed. But, the difference was that I started stretching my relaxers to 12 weeks (Jan., Apr., Jul., and Oct.), protective styling, and DC'ing religiously. My hair started to thrive and grew to APL.
I got pregnant in August 2011 and decided to forego my October relaxer since I was still in my first trimester. That turned into my second attempt at a transition. I trimmed about 2 inches in January 2011, but unfortunately, my second transition attempt only lasted 8 months (again) and I relaxed in March 2012.
I have literally been back and forth A THIRD TIME about transitioning because I love the idea of having long, chemical-free hair, but I can't seem to make it past the 8 month point during the transition. I prefer to wear straight styles and I found that it required too much heat, so my frustration would always lead me back to a relaxer. I literally feel like a creamy crackhead who keeps relapsing after 8 months of sobriety!
I’m currently 12 weeks post and at this point, to avoid a relaxer, I’m considering a sew-in to protect and grow out my hair. But I was overwhelmed during my trip to the BSS today, so for now, I’ll just do nothing until I’m “moved” in one direction or another.
Anyway, thanks for reading my intro... I look forward to getting to know you all as we continue on this journey together.[FONT="][/FONT]
I started my HHJ in May 2010 when I decided to transition to natural hair. That is when I learned about the dos and don'ts of haircare. Prior to that I was self-relaxing way too often and using too much heat and my hair wouldn't grow past NL.
My first transition lasted 8 months. In January 2011, I decided that I didn't have to be relaxer-free to have healthy hair, so I relaxed. But, the difference was that I started stretching my relaxers to 12 weeks (Jan., Apr., Jul., and Oct.), protective styling, and DC'ing religiously. My hair started to thrive and grew to APL.
I got pregnant in August 2011 and decided to forego my October relaxer since I was still in my first trimester. That turned into my second attempt at a transition. I trimmed about 2 inches in January 2011, but unfortunately, my second transition attempt only lasted 8 months (again) and I relaxed in March 2012.
I have literally been back and forth A THIRD TIME about transitioning because I love the idea of having long, chemical-free hair, but I can't seem to make it past the 8 month point during the transition. I prefer to wear straight styles and I found that it required too much heat, so my frustration would always lead me back to a relaxer. I literally feel like a creamy crackhead who keeps relapsing after 8 months of sobriety!
I’m currently 12 weeks post and at this point, to avoid a relaxer, I’m considering a sew-in to protect and grow out my hair. But I was overwhelmed during my trip to the BSS today, so for now, I’ll just do nothing until I’m “moved” in one direction or another.
Anyway, thanks for reading my intro... I look forward to getting to know you all as we continue on this journey together.[FONT="][/FONT]
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