New *2009* Transitioners Support Thread!

You can do it Vesta! I use to have scalp sensitivity too. I hated that, and then my curls would pop back a couple of weeks later anyway.
 
Morenita said:
I've used Jamila twice and I like it, but I heard about Yemeni, which is supposed to give more reddish tones, so I tried that this time around. It's a definite keeper, I can tell the color difference for sure. My hair is kind of a dusty dark brown though that gets lighter in the sun, so the henna gave me a really rich color that I'm very happy with, not to mention the conditioning benefits.:lick:

I'll just be happy when I am completely natural and feel that I can appreciate it fully.
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I used Yemeni last time and it was definitely redder, just such a pain to rinse out because it's not as finely sifted. My admirer/turning into my boo said he will bring me some henna back from his country to try and had he known I used it for my hair, he would've given me what he had before. Apparently Jamila is only like $.50 there so he'll stock up for me but will bring back a couple brands his sisters use that are better than Jamila for me to try. I can't wait. Anyhoo, I took this pic last weekend after using Yemeni. It's definitely vibrant.
 

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I think I'm experincing "scab hair" it is soooo difficult to handle. Especially in the crown area. At first I thought it was my natural texture, until I did some research and read some threads about scab hair. It so thick and hard to comb through, I'm tempted to put a relaxer in but I made it two months without one (this is the longest I've ever gone without one), I know I can continue on this natural hair journey. It's just so frustrating right now...arrrrrggghhh!
 
brebre928 said:
I think I'm experincing "scab hair" it is soooo difficult to handle. Especially in the crown area. At first I thought it was my natural texture, until I did some research and read some threads about scab hair. It so thick and hard to comb through, I'm tempted to put a relaxer in but I made it two months without one (this is the longest I've ever gone without one), I know I can continue on this natural hair journey. It's just so frustrating right now...arrrrrggghhh!
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It can be extremely frustrating, but the best thing to do is be patient. Take extra care on those thicker, more difficult to detangle areas. Slap some conditioner in that spot and massage it in until you feel it soften under your fingers then proceed to gently detangle w/a wide tooth comb or whatever you prefer to use to detangle. When my hair is being extra rebellious and hella matted/tangled, I do this on dry hair and it helps a lot. Just take your time with it. HTH! What makes you think it's scab hair?
 
Eisani said:
It can be extremely frustrating, but the best thing to do is be patient. Take extra care on those thicker, more difficult to detangle areas. Slap some conditioner in that spot and massage it in until you feel it soften under your fingers then proceed to gently detangle w/a wide tooth comb or whatever you prefer to use to detangle. When my hair is being extra rebellious and hella matted/tangled, I do this on dry hair and it helps a lot. Just take your time with it. HTH! What makes you think it's scab hair?
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Awww, thanks for replying :). The reason why I think it's scab hair is because, it's super thick and coarse. Even though I've been relaxed since the age of 11, I can still remember how the texture of my hair used to be and it wasn't this coarse at all. Also, I looked up threads about scab hair and I felt I fit the profile. Only time will tell though, I have about an inch or so of new growth. It may or may not be my natural texture. I just know its soooo hard to comb through a deal with.
 
brebre928 said:
Awww, thanks for replying :). The reason why I think it's scab hair is because, it's super thick and coarse. Even though I've been relaxed since the age of 11, I can still remember how the texture of my hair used to be and it wasn't this coarse at all. Also, I looked up threads about scab hair and I felt I fit the profile. Only time will tell though, I have about an inch or so of new growth. It may or may not be my natural texture. I just know its soooo hard to comb through a deal with.
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I've never really paid attention to the posts about scab hair, but I thought it was in reference to hair after the BC that was a different texture, be it extra course or no curl at all...hmm, off to do a search.
That's also why mine stays wet 95% of the time, so I don't have to try to comb this stuff! It's so much easier to bun or whatever when it's wet or damp.
 
Eisani said:
I used Yemeni last time and it was definitely redder, just such a pain to rinse out because it's not as finely sifted. My admirer/turning into my boo said he will bring me some henna back from his country to try and had he known I used it for my hair, he would've given me what he had before. Apparently Jamila is only like $.50 there so he'll stock up for me but will bring back a couple brands his sisters use that are better than Jamila for me to try. I can't wait. Anyhoo, I took this pic last weekend after using Yemeni. It's definitely vibrant.
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Your hair is so red! Mine is nowhere near that red, but I can definitely tell the difference. I'm interested to see how much redder my hair will get if I continue to henna though. I'm just glad that that dusty ashy color is gone LOL :lachen:. My hair always looked like it needed a lift and henna did that. I'm just itching to highlight once I'm natural and I don't want to choose between the two but I've heard that it's better to do one or the other. :( I found that the Yemeni is tougher to get out too.

And how jealous am I of your $.50 Jamila and possibility of even better henna!? :clubu: :lachen:
 
Morenita said:
Your hair is so red! Mine is nowhere near that red, but I can definitely tell the difference. I'm interested to see how much redder my hair will get if I continue to henna though. I'm just glad that that dusty ashy color is gone LOL :lachen:. My hair always looked like it needed a lift and henna did that. I'm just itching to highlight once I'm natural and I don't want to choose between the two but I've heard that it's better to do one or the other. :( I found that the Yemeni is tougher to get out too.

And how jealous am I of your $.50 Jamila and possibility of even better henna!? :clubu: :lachen:
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Yea, I think the more you use the henna, the more intense the color will become.

He's going home to move his mother here to the states some time this summer so I'm trying to think of what all I want him to bring back. It also gives me another avenue to learn about that daggone hair oil I've been trying to get for months and months :wallbash:. Somebody should be willing to share! We'll see...
 
I don't know what in the world made me think that I could come out of the house looking like this. I am soooooo embarassed. I'm 54 weeks post texlax and have new growth, texlaxed, and relaxed hair on my head. Why, oh why did I think that I could wear a braid out to work? Now I have about 3-4 inches of poofiness with straight ends. It wasn't like this when I left the house, I promise. Where's Sasha when you ned her (my wig). Somebody shoot me now, please! I get wait to get home....urghhhhh! I see people talking to me, but looking up at my head, wondering WTH? "Y'all ain't slick!"


Whew! Just had to let that out. Sorry..... please proceed.
 
I've saved a messed up braidout by pinning it up.... Just twist it up and hold in place with a couple of bobby pins. Do you think this would work?

PittiPat said:
I don't know what in the world made me think that I could come out of the house looking like this. I am soooooo embarassed. I'm 54 weeks post texlax and have new growth, texlaxed, and relaxed hair on my head. Why, oh why did I think that I could wear a braid out to work? Now I have about 3-4 inches of poofiness with straight ends. It wasn't like this when I left the house, I promise. Where's Sasha when you ned her (my wig). Somebody shoot me now, please! I get wait to get home....urghhhhh! I see people talking to me, but looking up at my head, wondering WTH? "Y'all ain't slick!"


Whew! Just had to let that out. Sorry..... please proceed.
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I am attempting to transition my teenaged daughter (14)...She is 12 weeks post. Is there anyone that is doing really well using only 1 product line?? She is 4b relaxed.

I would like to do braids, braid-outs and twist-outs, but she is neck length and I have sooo much trouble trying to get her hair into a bun. ( any suggestions)

I attempted to transition her about 2 years ago, but didnt really know how to care for her hair, so I was too rough and she had a lot of breakage :ohwell:


Thanks in advance for any advice!!!
 
Transitioning! I had my last relaxer on January 7th '09 so I am only approaching my 11th week. I can see my hair changing already in texture and I continue to gain strength from the other ladies who are transitioning. I'd like to BC after a year but I'm a slow grower. We'll see.
As for detangling, it is getting difficult at this point. Last wash I sectioned, but even with lots of conditioner and my jilbere, I experienced some loss. I think I'll get the swing of sectioning for my next co-wash.



 
PittiPat said:
I don't know what in the world made me think that I could come out of the house looking like this. I am soooooo embarassed. I'm 54 weeks post texlax and have new growth, texlaxed, and relaxed hair on my head. Why, oh why did I think that I could wear a braid out to work? Now I have about 3-4 inches of poofiness with straight ends. It wasn't like this when I left the house, I promise. Where's Sasha when you ned her (my wig). Somebody shoot me now, please! I get wait to get home....urghhhhh! I see people talking to me, but looking up at my head, wondering WTH? "Y'all ain't slick!"


Whew! Just had to let that out. Sorry..... please proceed.
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In my siggy pic I have 3 different hair textures in different areas of my head - bone straight, texlaxed, and natural. I rolled the ends of my braids on flexi-rods and they blend great. Even up close you can't tell the texture is different.

Also, smaller braids will disguise it better than large ones - I use 10 total.
 
Congrats on the decision Andi!!!

MRJ I don't think the product line is the important part. the daily care counts though. Maybe just give her braids and let her keep them in week to week?
Dont worry about buns if she's neck length. You can do bantu knots instead for bun-outs. braidouts, twists / twistouts will be a go-to style. Just keep it well moisturized and try to protect her ends while trying to grow out.
 
MRJ1972 said:
I am attempting to transition my teenaged daughter (14)...She is 12 weeks post. Is there anyone that is doing really well using only 1 product line?? She is 4b relaxed.

I would like to do braids, braid-outs and twist-outs, but she is neck length and I have sooo much trouble trying to get her hair into a bun. ( any suggestions)

I attempted to transition her about 2 years ago, but didnt really know how to care for her hair, so I was too rough and she had a lot of breakage :ohwell:


Thanks in advance for any advice!!!
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I am also transitioning my daughter along with me and she is 12 and looks about 4A. I use Mizani shampoo and conditioner (I have to tell you which ones when I get home) and I also give give her deep treatments once a week. After washing, I use a leave in to detangle and let air dry and then I use a combo of unrefined shea butter, raw mango butter and coconut oil melted down together and place in braids for a braidout or pony the next day. If I am going to blowdry it (I do once a month) I use mizani thermal serum after detangling as a heat protectant. HTH
 
Hey All,

Update for me. I'm at the bottom of BSL pushing midback now when straightened. The natural hair in back is at about APL and the natural hair in front is at my nose. Everything else falls somewhere in between.

I've been transitioning since August 2007!! I plan on going until New Years Eve 2009. Smooth Sailing these days. I've been bunning and also wearing it straight on certain days.
 
should i try to detangle in sections with leave in conditioner in each section, what else can i add to make the dentangle more managable??
 
Whimsy said:
Hey All,

Update for me. I'm at the bottom of BSL pushing midback now when straightened. The natural hair in back is at about APL and the natural hair in front is at my nose. Everything else falls somewhere in between.

I've been transitioning since August 2007!! I plan on going until New Years Eve 2009. Smooth Sailing these days. I've been bunning and also wearing it straight on certain days.
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You are doing wonderful! I don't think I can transition that long. I'm 5 months into it but I am really hairstyle challenged...never was good for anything but a ponytail. What has gooten you through for so long.
 
How many of you are transitioning using heat?

So far I haven't flatironed at all during my transition because I'm worried about heat damaging my natural hair, I dont want to spend a year transitioning just to get heat damaged natural hair.

For you ladies that use heat on the natural sections, what are you doing to protect your hair?
 
l_choice2001 said:
should i try to detangle in sections with leave in conditioner in each section, what else can i add to make the dentangle more managable??
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Yeah def detangle in sections.
I do it wet.
with a big comb.
hair slathered in conditioner.
i never detangle dry w/ just a leave-in condish.
 
Determined22 said:
How many of you are transitioning using heat?

So far I haven't flatironed at all during my transition because I'm worried about heat damaging my natural hair, I dont want to spend a year transitioning just to get heat damaged natural hair.

For you ladies that use heat on the natural sections, what are you doing to protect your hair?
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I use maxiglide. i let the hair airdry and then just maxiglide it straight.
i only use coconut oil on it.
and no damage yet. the curlies spring back up when i wash.
 
MummysGirl said:
I've saved a messed up braidout by pinning it up.... Just twist it up and hold in place with a couple of bobby pins. Do you think this would work?
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Soliel185 said:
In my siggy pic I have 3 different hair textures in different areas of my head - bone straight, texlaxed, and natural. I rolled the ends of my braids on flexi-rods and they blend great. Even up close you can't tell the texture is different.

Also, smaller braids will disguise it better than large ones - I use 10 total.
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Thank you, ladies. I'm going to try your techniques.
 
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