New *2009* Transitioners Support Thread!

I'm doing good bunning everyday unless there is a special occasion then I'll flat iron. I try braidout/twistout now/then but they don't always come out well all keep practicing. 28 week/7 months post relaxer.
 
hi, I'm 4mo. post. I usually give up at 6 but I am determined to go all the way this time. I'm just trying to figure out what will work for me. the only hairstlye I do throughout the week is bunning due to my job. Transitioning can get difficult for me dealing with the different textures but i'm learning a lot. This post is a great motivator. When I see all the beautiful natural hair and gets me excited to see what my hair can become.
 
update: i took out my braids last night...washed and dc'd over night with hairveda products. I bought a synthetic lf and cut a slit of the lace in the front to have a part and for it to look more natural.
My initial plan was to stay in braids 1 more month....but ill give my hair a breather for a month and then go back to the braids.
6 months exactly in my transition. :)
 
I'm still here...still rollersetting and bunning my way. I know it's going to get harder because I tried to detangle when I got out of the shower, and I broke a wide tooth comb! So I got myself right back in the shower and detangled with my Jilbere, and it was much easier. I've got to stick to the plan here lol. Also, I bought Queen Helene's Cholesterol. I haven't tried it yet, but hopefully I'll like it.
 
I have been transitioning for over 6 months but it hasn't been too bad. I haven't really been too tempted to relax. I was a little tired of protective styling everyday. I got my hair trimmed and flat ironed last week. It was so easy to care for and I had less breakage so I decided I will get it done every six weeks. Today I want to try do some twists so I'm going to see if I can find some tutorials.
 
Checking in... I'm 17 weeks post today.

A major milestone for me will be June 20th, I'll be exactly 6 months/26 weeks post.

So... 9 weeks and counting... I'll be halfway into my 1 year transition to natural hair. I'm really looking forward to it.

I'm doing good so far :-)
 
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checking in... remove the micros that i had in... Ive kept them up for about 7 weeks i think. Never Never again will i get micros. I hate they way they pull ur hair once they are loose.
 
I was so angry today. I washed my hair. Conditioned. Left the conditioner in and left the shower. I walked into my bedroom and my hair is maybe an inch, at most, from waistlength. If I had the patience and forethought Id be here and NATURAL. But Im not. Im relaxed. Most of my ALMSOT WSL hair is relaxed. Let the transition continue. I hope I never do anything without DEEP thought every again (I know that wont happen, Im inherently impulsive, but a girl can dream.)
 
Ladies im in need of a little help!!! Im about to be 30 weeks post and i did a co wash tonight and it was breakage and shedding!!! I just washed out my blowout 2 nights ago and i did not comb in the shower just by me rinsing the conditioner out it was hair in the shower and when i was combing while it was dry hair was in the comb and on my hands :nono: Are there any products that i should get that is working wonders for your breakage or techniques??? Im in need of serious help Thanks!!!
 
Hello Ladies,
I'm hanging in there 58 weeks post. Buns, updos, braidouts, and flat twist braid out combos have been my styles keeping me sane. My personal no heat and protective styles has been hard. I have some heat damaged areas that I'm hoping I can salvage. My hair looks really thin on the ends and no matter how much protein and moisture I give my hair it keeps breaking. I'm going to try SuperGirls guide on breakage and see if it works to get me to the summer.

I think I'm going to BC when I move home in July. I don't like the way my hair looks with the really thin ends and I want to baby my natural hair. I've even dream about BCing so I know its what I need to do.
 
I'm gonna try doing more twist outs than I normally do. It's easy.

I always DC on dry hair. I have been doing that for years. So if anyone is thinking of taking that route, go for it! But know that your hair will eat up a lot of conditioner.
 
KarmelQT_2008 said:
Ladies im in need of a little help!!! Im about to be 30 weeks post and i did a co wash tonight and it was breakage and shedding!!! I just washed out my blowout 2 nights ago and i did not comb in the shower just by me rinsing the conditioner out it was hair in the shower and when i was combing while it was dry hair was in the comb and on my hands :nono: Are there any products that i should get that is working wonders for your breakage or techniques??? Im in need of serious help Thanks!!!
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Are you using enough protein? When last did you clarify?

I'd suggest, shampoo washing or clarifying, DC'ing with protein, then moisturising conditioner and maybe porosity control conditioner.

When I had some breakage, I actually just cowashed with Aphogee 2 minute reconstructor and DC'd with a light protein but very moisturising conditioner (ORS mixed with coconut and peppermint oils), then cowashed the DC out with a moisturising conditioner and my hair felt so much better...
 
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Hello Everyone,
I did a mini chop last Friday due to my hair breaking so badly from the 2 textures. It doesn't help that my stylist seems to be PRO relaxer.
 
LivingDoll said:
Thanks! I'll try this on the next wash day and report back.
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The DC on dry hair is a Godsend! Thanks so much to Determined22 for recommending it. It was so much easier to detangle! I hardly lost any shed or broken hair. It's definitely a keeper. Thanks again!
 
15th week post relaxer

wash day was yesterday i co washed and then used the ORS replensishing pack

how often are you ladies washing??

what oils are you ladies using to moisterize your hair? i have noticed my hair can be a little dry at times

after wash and dry i braid hair and use half wigs through the week
 
I am actually 12 months in :o). at times it does get hard when it gets down to wash day i section my hair in 3's. I am still trying to find a way to lock in moisture the inside of my hair is always dry when i take my bun down. I am noticing the texture of my hair in the front is different from the back – I guess that’s from wearing it in a bun? I have worn wigs when I want to go out to look different. But never long term just for the evening. I have worn braid outs but like I said still in search of that over all moisture that I’m so lacking – ends always feel dry and would hate for them to become brittle. I am trying to get the overal thickness back.
 
MummysGirl said:
Are you using enough protein? When last did you clarify?

I'd suggest, shampoo washing or clarifying, DC'ing with protein, then moisturising conditioner and maybe porosity control conditioner.

When I had some breakage, I actually just cowashed with Aphogee 2 minute reconstructor and DC'd with a light protein but very moisturising conditioner (ORS mixed with coconut and peppermint oils), then cowashed the DC out with a moisturising conditioner and my hair felt so much better...
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I tried to co wash with aphogee 2 min and it didnt seem to work...i was thinking of getting aubrey organics gpb now...its been about a month since i last clarified so im not sure what the problem is :ohwell: I'll try to deep condition with protein i usually use kenra moisturizing conditioner!!!
 
I love this too! I Dc'd on dry hair last week Tuesday and my hair loved it! I'll be doing this once a week, and rinse out with conditioner.

LivingDoll said:
The DC on dry hair is a Godsend! Thanks so much to Determined22 for recommending it. It was so much easier to detangle! I hardly lost any shed or broken hair. It's definitely a keeper. Thanks again!
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I haven't tried te Aubrey Organics line yet... good luck, let's know how your hair's doing.
KarmelQT_2008 said:
I tried to co wash with aphogee 2 min and it didnt seem to work...i was thinking of getting aubrey organics gpb now...its been about a month since i last clarified so im not sure what the problem is :ohwell: I'll try to deep condition with protein i usually use kenra moisturizing conditioner!!!
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Whimsy said:
:) thanks.
I'll post before and after pix later tonight
I'm excited/scared/nervous/happy :)
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Yay! Do it!

Can't wait to see the pics.

I've decided that I'm gonna BC on my birthday, 7/6. That will be 7 months of transitioning, so I'mma have a TWA...but I'm excited for that :grin:
 
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