New *2009* Transitioners Support Thread!
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bermudabeauty
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I am newly transitioning. My last relaxer was 1/20/09. Although it has only been 6wks I have at least an inch of new growth. I have been a cremy crack addict since a child. This is a very big step for me because my hair grows so fast, I usually get a relaxer every four weeks. *gasp*. In the last 6wks I have cut my hair from APL to shoulder, and from shoulder now touching the bottom of my neck. I plan on cutting my hair little by little until the end of the summer, if I can make it and do another BC, the Final BC.
MummysGirl
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Wow! That is impressive growth for 6 weeks, I'm almost 11 weeks post and I have just about one inch , if not less in some areas.
Good luck transitioning!
CurlyCoilycourt
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I want to start rollersetting my hair...are there any special techniques and product you ladies do when rollersetting your hair?
The Girl
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I havent rollerset my hair in soo long. I miss it but I like airdrying better right now. I hate the dryer with a passion.
ETA: just searched these on youtube. I haven't watched them so don't shoot me if they are bad
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i_7Ga1aipko
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fTN2g1riSPU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MDAWahGRekE
SUPER SWEET
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Ladies, I finally got those last inches off... I posted in the salon review
I posted in the salon review 
Vonnieluvs08
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My Fellow Transitioners,
First Congrats to all the recent BCers. I
you for your decision.
I'm almost ready to do it cuz I'm getting really fed up with the two textures, but I know I'd regret it if I did it now.
Can some one help me....
I have two job interviews next week and I need some cute, professional, protective styles to wear.
I'm on a persoanl protective style and no heat til july challenge and since I have two grossly different textures it gets a little hard to style sometimes and I'm also quite new to the protective styling world.
Please help!!
First Congrats to all the recent BCers. I
you for your decision.I'm almost ready to do it cuz I'm getting really fed up with the two textures, but I know I'd regret it if I did it now.
Can some one help me....
I have two job interviews next week and I need some cute, professional, protective styles to wear.
I'm on a persoanl protective style and no heat til july challenge and since I have two grossly different textures it gets a little hard to style sometimes and I'm also quite new to the protective styling world.
Please help!!
Br*nzeb*mbsh~ll
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Still hangin in with my transition. photos of ladies with relaxer damaged hair and scalp has reminded me of my original reason for transitioning...i was considering doing a texlax bi-annually, but i'm gonna hang in there. my hair has gotten so thick i just love running my fingers through it and feeling the curls and waves. i'm a little miffed that older *helpful* women keep advising me that i could pass a lil heat through it, it won't hurt.
;(
I'm like, "i don't wanna straighten it, i'm wearing it this way, when i want it straightened, that's easy for me to do"
one says us natural girls have to stick together, she always presses her hair and keeps it in a bun. her hair is always straight. which i have no problem with, but i like my hair the way it is. i love my hair texture and i really like the way it shows up in my buns. anyhoo, does anyone else get these "tips" ? My hair is like a wonder to them. especially one of them, she keeps telling me what products work. i know it's nice, but it makes me want to avoid her, bcs i don't wanna talk hair everytime i see her, bcs it seems like she's always trying to get me to do it another way.
i wanna tell her, but she's older and i don't wanna offend. i think she's just being nice.
ofcourse, i'm not changing my hair or anything, but it's just an observation....people are kinda looking at me like what are you doing? why is your hair looking like that? lol~
i'm in texas, and people want that hair fried, died and laid to the side....!!
;(
I'm like, "i don't wanna straighten it, i'm wearing it this way, when i want it straightened, that's easy for me to do"
one says us natural girls have to stick together, she always presses her hair and keeps it in a bun. her hair is always straight. which i have no problem with, but i like my hair the way it is. i love my hair texture and i really like the way it shows up in my buns. anyhoo, does anyone else get these "tips" ? My hair is like a wonder to them. especially one of them, she keeps telling me what products work. i know it's nice, but it makes me want to avoid her, bcs i don't wanna talk hair everytime i see her, bcs it seems like she's always trying to get me to do it another way.
i wanna tell her, but she's older and i don't wanna offend. i think she's just being nice.
ofcourse, i'm not changing my hair or anything, but it's just an observation....people are kinda looking at me like what are you doing? why is your hair looking like that? lol~
i'm in texas, and people want that hair fried, died and laid to the side....!!
Br*nzeb*mbsh~ll
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^ wow, that was long.
half.cadence
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thats it, ladies. I cannot take it anymore. Im so bored and through with this transition. I have been doing "Little chops" here and there all day long. Im doing the full bc tomorrow..I'll post pic. Promise. 
Black Hoya Chick
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Currently have Henna chillen on my head =)
pinkdot's blog
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Hey you guys. I transitioned for 7 months and guess what? I couldn't take it anymore. I bc'ed and I feel so free and happy... My pics are in my siggy! Yay!
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pinkdot's blog
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trying to post bc pics....
half.cadence
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perm rods
flexi rods
rollersets?
How do you wear your hair now? I just wore braidouts and different variations of buns through my transition.
Congrats!
MummysGirl
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Sorry it's getting difficult...
How long do you intend to transition for?
What problems are you facing?
How long do you intend to transition for?
What problems are you facing?
beans4reezy
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thats it, ladies. I cannot take it anymore. Im so bored and through with this transition. I have been doing "Little chops" here and there all day long. Im doing the full bc tomorrow..I'll post pic. Promise.
Can't wait to see it! Good luck
nafissa
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perm rods
flexi rods
rollersets?
How do you wear your hair now? I just wore braidouts and different variations of buns through my transition.
Congrats!
I might try the perm rod. I have all kinds of rollers in the house but I cannot rollerset to save my life. I also tend to lose a lot of hair from braid outs and they don't even last the whole day. My hair is SL and I cannot use extentions either so i'm stuck with ponytails all the time.
jreagins
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Thursday will make 17 months post for me... and well, I can tell that these relaxed ends are ready to shoot me for hanging on to them sooo long. My rinse that I did a month ago is completely gone so you can see the redness again! its gross!
see...
the color has grown out (or broken off) alot more than this, but because it grows so crazy, the ends of each section make it look like theres more color than there really is. and color = relaxer for the most part.
see...
the color has grown out (or broken off) alot more than this, but because it grows so crazy, the ends of each section make it look like theres more color than there really is. and color = relaxer for the most part.
well New Transitioner at least. I am 6 weeks post and counting. So far it hasnt been too bad but Im dreading that 8 week mark. The 8th week is when the tough part kicks in for my hair. Wish me luck!
MummysGirl
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SEVENTEEN months! Wow!!!!!! I need to stalk your fotki and blog even more for inspiration to transition for a full 12 months! Your progress is amazing!!!!!!
Your BC date isn't too far compared to the numerous months you've transitioned for. I'm sure you'll have no problems with these ends, they don't look bad to me.
Your BC date isn't too far compared to the numerous months you've transitioned for. I'm sure you'll have no problems with these ends, they don't look bad to me.
Thursday will make 17 months post for me... and well, I can tell that these relaxed ends are ready to shoot me for hanging on to them sooo long. My rinse that I did a month ago is completely gone so you can see the redness again! its gross!
see...
the color has grown out (or broken off) alot more than this, but because it grows so crazy, the ends of each section make it look like theres more color than there really is. and color = relaxer for the most part.
Loves Harmony
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Ive decide to transition again. I was natural up into October 2008, ive texturized... I hate that i did. After text the hair it made my hair dry, a few months went by in i decided to relax.Now im here. last time ive bc at 5 months. Im going to try to hold off for an year or year in half this time.....right now im 1.5 month post
jreagins
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THANKS! STALK AWAY! well they are healthy, but compared to the natural hairs thickness they dont stand a chance!
SunnyDelight
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I am loving your hair jreagins. You are really hanging in there and your hair looks great.
morehairplease
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Wow, now this is just so freaky. I was natural up until Oct. 2008 and got a texturizer for my birthday and hated it. In December, I went to a 'professional' for a corrective and that just only made matters worse. I am still debating about whether or not to transition or just stretch for a really long time and continue to relax. I am holding off for a year and half or longer as well and plan on getting braids and keeping them in for that time(while following the crown & glory method). You and I are so ><
.Good luck sweetie with everything and let me know if you want to do this together b/c I need all the support I can get this time around b/c that relaxer be call me name something hard at times.
Loves Harmony
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Wow, now this is just so freaky. I was natural up until Oct. 2008 and got a texturizer for my birthday and hated it. In December, I went to a 'professional' for a corrective and that just only made matters worse. I am still debating about whether or not to transition or just stretch for a really long time and continue to relax. I am holding off for a year and half or longer as well and plan on getting braids and keeping them in for that time(while following the crown & glory method). You and I are so ><
Good luck sweetie with everything and let me know if you want to do this together b/c I need all the support I can get this time around b/c that relaxer be call me name something hard at times.
That is crazy... As a matter of fact im going wednesday for some braids. I was deabting to stretch for 6 months then go from there. Yes we should ttc, to motivate each other.
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morehairplease
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I had thought about stretching for 6 months on my own and then getting braids to ensure that I had a lot of newgrowth to anchor the braids too. We will definitely stay in touch. Do you mind me asking what type of braid you are getting? I want regular box braids(shoulder length) with the curly/sprial ends.
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