New *2009* Transitioners Support Thread!

55brneye said:
I would love to find a stylist in NJ that cares, but if i have to travel to the city that can be done as well..
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I go to Mike at Mo Hair salon on E13th st. He's fabulous and will be sensitive to the transition.

He's the only person besides me and my mama I will let near my head.
 
So it's been a little over a year and I think my hair is starting to hate me. I keep trying to love it, but the ends are ridiculously weak. I think I may get a trim and some braids pretty soon.
 
Thank you a joyfuljoy! I loved it and I really miss it. Mt stylist in Germany hooked it up before I left and I haven't found anyone in Oklahoma to duplicate it. I've just been growing it out.
 
Add me to the list of transitioners....just decided to today to make it happen.

I want to transition for at least a year, but that all depends on how I can handle the 2 textures. Looking forward to getting to know my natural hair, because I got my first relaxer @ like 4-5 years old.
 
i am looking into people fotki depending on how long they transitioned and now i am getting a little scared that i wont have enough hair for a decent puff for my bday. if i grow the average 1/2in a month (or a little more), and i already have 5+ inches of hair, should i have enough hair for a good puff by August 29th. that would be 17 months of transitioning
 
Yay! I'm 5 months post! I must admit, my hair is a jungle right about now and my styles haven't been too pretty or creative. I still can't stand the way my relaxed hair feels, but I must say, I wasn't ready for all these naps and coilies I have at the back of my head. Somehow I forgot how thick my hair is when natural.

Those with 2 inches or more natural hair, and 6-7 inches relaxed, what styles are you doing?
 
I'm doing buns when natural, and straight hair via flat iron/blow dry...i'm thinking of texlaxing, you guys...my hair reverts too quickly and i miss the simplicity of a rollerset and wrap, i'm praying about my decision bcs i don't want to do the wrong thing.
 
I am transitioning again. Hopefully I won't get weak and relax. I'm 2 months post. I'm not having any problems. I usually relax every 4-5 months. So I'm good right now.
 
I'm 18 (?) months post checking in.

I took my sew in out, washed my hair and got a sew in (over the course of 2 days). I actually wore my hair in a big puff/fro today on my way to get my hair done! :grin: I shocked myself.

The scraggly relaxed ends are becoming fewer and fewer- I'm pretty sure I plan on BC'ing when I take this sew in out in April.

I'm putting pics of the whole process in my fotki right now.
 
I might relax. :perplexed:

I stretched a section of my hair to see how long it is since i havent worn it straight in weeks and it is long as hell!

I could be well beyond SL and nearly hitting APL if i relax..

I can't cut that off! I need help! :cry:
 
MizzBrown said:
LOL how many weeks post are you? What happened? Is this your first try?
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I am 36 weeks post or thereabouts.

My hair has broken off, the middle of my hair looks like I got into a fight :lachen:

I've been stretching since 2005 or 2006, and never got any of the dramatic results that others have.
 
trinidarkie1 said:
I am 36 weeks post or thereabouts.

My hair has broken off, the middle of my hair looks like I got into a fight :lachen:

I've been stretching since 2005 or 2006, and never got any of the dramatic results that others have.
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:blush: Wow 36 weeks huh?

I'd be pissed as hell if i went that long and then realized i needed to relax to save my hair.

That's a hurtin feeling.:nono: It aint for everyone though..
 
Determined22 said:
Add me to the list of transitioners....just decided to today to make it happen.

I want to transition for at least a year, but that all depends on how I can handle the 2 textures. Looking forward to getting to know my natural hair, because I got my first relaxer @ like 4-5 years old.
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I feel just like you do. I want to go at least a year before BCing, that all depends though. Maybe shorter depending on how my hair responds to the two textures or it may be longer depending on how much growth I have in a year. I can't remember my natural hair texture though. I'm excited to find out though.
 
trinidarkie1 said:
Hurtin' is an understatement. Ah well, you live and learn. I'm hoping that it can only improve at this point.
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Wow sorry you've experienced breakage... What have you decided to do? I saw you mention relaxer maybe you could tweak your regime and diet to help keep your hair moisturised and strong. This winter has been extremely harsh and drying on hair.. Hopefully they'll be more suggestions to help you...
 
MizzBrown said:
I might relax. :perplexed:

I stretched a section of my hair to see how long it is since i havent worn it straight in weeks and it is long as hell!

I could be well beyond SL and nearly hitting APL if i relax..

I can't cut that off! I need help! :cry:
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Have you thought about letting your hair grow to APL and then trimming every few months until you are natural?
 
I understand the frustration of breakage.:wallbash: One of the things that got me to transition was breakage. What I've learned in this last year is that stressing about breakage and shedding will only lead to more breakage and shedding. It's a horrible cycle.

Last night I cowashed and DC using the KiyaFizzle method (in addition to stepping up my reggie) and I had about 50% less shedding and breakage. The ladies of LHCF have the answers from experience and lots of love and support.

I think if you stop worrying about it so much you'll realize it is getting better. Have faith it will get better. HHG
 
I am still holding on. I got 5 months in and I found I needed help to transition successfully. I really want to achieve completely natural hair, by the Summer. So, I got to get on my grind. I have been taking vitamins, MSM, and B-50 vitamins.
 
Determined22 said:
Looking forward to getting to know my natural hair, because I got my first relaxer @ like 4-5 years old.
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Girl, I am with you. My mother didn't give me a choice when it came relaxing. I was 5 when it happened and I have been a slave to the creamy crack for 22 years. I am 5 months in and I couldn't do it on my own. I have started to go to Too Groovy to help me until I can get to a point where I can manage on my own. I am striving for natural by the Summer. I don't care the length, I want the relaxed ends gone. You can do it stay focused and realize that not everyone can do it on their own.
 
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mightycute912 said:
Girl, I am with you. My mother didn't give me a choice when it came relaxing. I was 5 when it happened and I have been a slave to the creamy crack for 22 years. I am 5 months in and I couldn't do it on my own. I have started to go to Too Groovy to help me until I can get to a point where I can manage on my own. I am striving for natural by the Summer. I don't care the length, I want the relaxed ends gone. You can do it stay focused and realize that not everyone can do it on their own.
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I've been hearing a lot of great things about Too Groovy. Hopefully I will be moving back to Atlanta in the next 3-4 months, and I will definitely be going there to get some help.
 
Lyoness said:
Wow sorry you've experienced breakage... What have you decided to do? I saw you mention relaxer maybe you could tweak your regime and diet to help keep your hair moisturised and strong. This winter has been extremely harsh and drying on hair.. Hopefully they'll be more suggestions to help you...
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Thanks for the concern. I am going to the hairdresser next weekend and I will make my decision then, I really miss having straight hair. Although I'd love to have a head of all natural hair again, I think I may have to just grow my hair out relaxed.

My health is definitely an issue, and I don't remember to take vitamins regularly at all.
 
going on 5 months transition here. Ive had my hair in 2 stand twist/cornrows for most of my transition. Thinking about straw curls or flat ironing my hair next time around.
 
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