New *2009* Transitioners Support Thread!

[LuyshuZ]

Love those curls in your siggy pic.

Ty =).

I need to start taking more pics straitened and washed, to give me some sort of visual of pr. That section stretches to my collar bone. My hair only had an 4-5 inches of growth at my 12 and a half month mark. I have a few things I can change with diet/exercise and see how that goes.

 

[Dominican09]

Hello everyone!!! I'm in!

 

[Allandra]

Ty =).

I need to start taking more pics straitened and washed, to give me some sort of visual of pr. That section stretches to my collar bone. My hair only had an 4-5 inches of growth at my 12 and a half month mark. I have a few things I can change with diet/exercise and see how that goes.

I need to start taking more pics too. I haven't taken any pictures with my hair wet. I'll have to ask my DH to do that (hope he doesn't look at me all crazy).

 

[BlondeByDesire]

My two textures ...

 

[Black Hoya Chick]

so um....I just saw missmarie's fotki and i might have a problem now...here hair was FAB-U-LOUS after her long a*s transition. so now i am SERIOUSLY comtemplating not chopping until at least my two year mark. like for real! so i am gonna pause on the whole monthly trimming thing and let it grow out over the summer, then i will see how i feel come the date my chop is SUPPOSED to happen. I KNEW i shouldn't have looked. lol

 

[cinnamin316]

Everyone is doing so great with their hair. I'm about 25 months post and it seems like my hair is growing sooo slowly. I just started taking a multi vitamin so hopefully that will help some.

 

[Allandra]

Everyone is doing so great with their hair. I'm about 25 months post and it seems like my hair is growing sooo slowly. I just started taking a multi vitamin so hopefully that will help some.

Wow @ 25 months. Way to go. How much relaxed hair do you have left?

 

[cinnamin316]

Thanks I just got my hair cut even so I may have like 4-5 inches left in the front and in the back on the right side it is all natual but on the left side there is like an inch of relaxed hair left. The left side grows slower than the right so to keep it even when straight i leave that one inch there lol.

 

[countrychickd]

Hello everyone!!! I'm in!

Welcome lady! Good luck with your transition! You can do it!

 

[♦K.O♦]

I had a growth spurt and I did a some more cutting.

I'm in week 23. I was getting frustrated last week, but I'm back in my groove.

 

[Vonnieluvs08]

I'm 61wks post and I straightened my hair for the first time in 3 months. I did a ponytail rollerset then a silk wrap with saran wrap. I straightened the roots a little with a ceramic iron on low setting. My hair was about 1-2 inches from BSL (Natural hair is almost NL-top of SL)and very shiny and soft. I have a major seminar presentation tomorrow morning so I'm going to try to get it a little smoother so I can wear it out.

I have to admit I don't really miss straight hair. I like the ease of putting it into a pony tail and bun but I love my curlies. Straightening also has allowed me to see how healthy my hair has become so I know I'm doing something right. Just pray for me and my continued transition(as I pray for you)I may BC in July (70wks) rather than September (82wks).

 

[countrychickd]

I'm 61wks post and I straightened my hair for the first time in 3 months. I did a ponytail rollerset then a silk wrap with saran wrap. I straightened the roots a little with a ceramic iron on low setting. My hair was about 1-2 inches from BSL (Natural hair is almost NL-top of SL)and very shiny and soft. I have a major seminar presentation tomorrow morning so I'm going to try to get it a little smoother so I can wear it out.

I have to admit I don't really miss straight hair. I like the ease of putting it into a pony tail and bun but I love my curlies. Straightening also has allowed me to see how healthy my hair has become so I know I'm doing something right. Just pray for me and my continued transition(as I pray for you)I may BC in July (70wks) rather than September (82wks).

Wow 61 weeks!!! Inspirational! I hope I can make it that far. That's great.

 

[BlondeByDesire]

I'm 61wks post and I straightened my hair for the first time in 3 months. I did a ponytail rollerset then a silk wrap with saran wrap. I straightened the roots a little with a ceramic iron on low setting. My hair was about 1-2 inches from BSL (Natural hair is almost NL-top of SL)and very shiny and soft. I have a major seminar presentation tomorrow morning so I'm going to try to get it a little smoother so I can wear it out.

I have to admit I don't really miss straight hair. I like the ease of putting it into a pony tail and bun but I love my curlies. Straightening also has allowed me to see how healthy my hair has become so I know I'm doing something right. Just pray for me and my continued transition(as I pray for you)I may BC in July (70wks) rather than September (82wks).

Wow, that's excellent. I wish you continued success with your transition and future BC. I applaud all the ladies who have transitioned for nearly 2 years.

 

[-Love Love*]

Transitioners...I have a question tell me what you think ladies:

So next week when I take my hair down [I have kinky twists right now] I'm thinking about getting side bangs and rinsing my hair black. Is this too much to do while transitioning? I'm on month 5...Let me know ladies...


Also how are you wearing your hair for the summer?

 

[Skiggle]

Transitioners...I have a question tell me what you think ladies:

So next week when I take my hair down [I have kinky twists right now] I'm thinking about getting side bangs and rinsing my hair black. Is this too much to do while transitioning? I'm on month 5...Let me know ladies...


Also how are you wearing your hair for the summer?

I think the bangs are great, I don't see any problem
there..*I mean the perm ends are going to be cut off anyways*


This summer: Wigs, braid outs, co-washes

 

[♦K.O♦]

I think bangs are always cute. will the bangs be long?

I plan to do twist-outs and flat ironing.

 

[MummysGirl]

Wow!!!! I can't say this enough - I admire ladies who transition for a year and more. 61 weeks!!!!

HHG!

Good luck at your presentation.

I'm 61wks post and I straightened my hair for the first time in 3 months. I did a ponytail rollerset then a silk wrap with saran wrap. I straightened the roots a little with a ceramic iron on low setting. My hair was about 1-2 inches from BSL (Natural hair is almost NL-top of SL)and very shiny and soft. I have a major seminar presentation tomorrow morning so I'm going to try to get it a little smoother so I can wear it out.

I have to admit I don't really miss straight hair. I like the ease of putting it into a pony tail and bun but I love my curlies. Straightening also has allowed me to see how healthy my hair has become so I know I'm doing something right. Just pray for me and my continued transition(as I pray for you)I may BC in July (70wks) rather than September (82wks).

 

[RubyWoo]

Hey ladies! I currently, 31 weeks post relaxer. This is my second time around transitioning. I transitioned last year for six months before giving in. My new growth was sooo dry that I feared what I would expect after BC'ing. Nonetheless, after doing my twin sister's gorgeous natural hair (she's been natural for almost 8 years) and getting new products I'm now confident that I'll be able to manage my hair and I'm so excited to see my hair. I've been weaving it up so my transition has been real easy. I wear wigs between installs. I've been using and rotating with better products such as Abba, AG and Joico in addition to my beloved Mizani and Redken. My new growth is soft and moist. I plan to BC after I take out this current install so that means I have four more weeks to go. I'll be about 8 months post by then. I can't wait! I was initially planning to go 1 year but I don't want to chicken out like I did last time. I also don't want to deal with two textures for too long.

 

[Whimsy]

Thanks I just got my hair cut even so I may have like 4-5 inches left in the front and in the back on the right side it is all natual but on the left side there is like an inch of relaxed hair left. The left side grows slower than the right so to keep it even when straight i leave that one inch there lol.

AAAAAAAGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH oh my god thats awesome!!!!
25 months!!! you're a soldier!!!!!! so no BC at all just gradual trims for you.
GO HEAD WITH YOUR BAD SELF!!!!!

PIX PIX PIX
we need PIX!!!!!

 

[Whimsy]

Transitioners...I have a question tell me what you think ladies:

So next week when I take my hair down [I have kinky twists right now] I'm thinking about getting side bangs and rinsing my hair black. Is this too much to do while transitioning? I'm on month 5...Let me know ladies...


Also how are you wearing your hair for the summer?

girl do it!!!!

i'm braidout queen this summer.

 

[LuyshuZ]

Has anyone else been obsessed with with just having the water on their hair?. I found myself co-washing twice in one day after letting my hair airdry, two days in a row.

 

[CarLiTa]

Hey all!

i'm at Week 43... so almost 10 months. My growth must have slowed down to an extent because not everywhere has 5 inches
I mean, the front is quite short, and that's to be expected, but in a lot of places I still just see a little over 4 inches.

I hope that by the year mark, my hair will have caught up.

I need your advice!

what do i do with this hair for the summer??? i'm interning in corporate america... and i don't know what to do with my hair. whenever i sleep on it, the next day i need to wet it for it to look decent... and i wear a headband.

I won't be able to do all of that every morning for work... a headband isn't business attire...
should i be getting it blowdried every other week? what if i want to work out?

I'm really not a fan of braids, but I feel like I am running out of options. Help!

 

[Vonnieluvs08]

Wow!!!! I can't say this enough - I admire ladies who transition for a year and more. 61 weeks!!!!

HHG!

Good luck at your presentation.

Thanks. The presentation went well. I'm so glad its over. I can't believe I've gone that long without a relaxer. I used to stretch them up to six months so I guess I was used to it. I love my curlies and I embrace them.

Wow, that's excellent. I wish you continued success with your transition and future BC. I applaud all the ladies who have transitioned for nearly 2 years.

I haven't really had a hard transition because I have had no time to worry about my hair due to the nature of my job. I would poo, then condition, and DC once a week since thats all I had time for. I just planned on growing it out until there was hardly any relaxed ends left. It wasn't until I was on LHCF that I actually decided to do a BC.

Wow 61 weeks!!! Inspirational! I hope I can make it that far. That's great.

You can definitely do it. If you just continue with your regimen and fall in love with your hair like I have then the time will fly by. I wish I had known all I know now because my hair would be a lot healthier. I can't say it would be longer since my job is pretty stressful and I know it takes it toll on my hair but I definitely would be happier with my length.

HHG all!!!

 

[cinnamin316]

AAAAAAAGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH oh my god thats awesome!!!!
25 months!!! you're a soldier!!!!!! so no BC at all just gradual trims for you.
GO HEAD WITH YOUR BAD SELF!!!!!

PIX PIX PIX
we need PIX!!!!!

Thank you but you are right behind me. Your hair looks amazing, soooo much growth.

I have pics in my fotki (siggy) documenting my transition from month 3. Its not a lot of pics but it gives you an idea.

Carlita- I set my buns at night and in the morning i just take my scarf off and go. I cant be bothered with my hair in the mornings. Normally if i do my bun right i can wear it for 2 days.

 

[FindingMe]

Transitioners...I have a question tell me what you think ladies:

So next week when I take my hair down [I have kinky twists right now] I'm thinking about getting side bangs and rinsing my hair black. Is this too much to do while transitioning? I'm on month 5...Let me know ladies...


Also how are you wearing your hair for the summer?

I dunno about the bangs. Are you trying to wear them straight? I think the black rinse is fine.

I am wearing BRAIDOUTS this summer!

 

[FindingMe]

Wow!!!! I can't say this enough - I admire ladies who transition for a year and more. 61 weeks!!!!

HHG!

Good luck at your presentation.

^^What she said!^^

AAAAAAAGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH oh my god thats awesome!!!!
25 months!!! you're a soldier!!!!!! so no BC at all just gradual trims for you.
GO HEAD WITH YOUR BAD SELF!!!!!

PIX PIX PIX
we need PIX!!!!!

^^What she said!^^

Hey all!

i'm at Week 43... so almost 10 months. My growth must have slowed down to an extent because not everywhere has 5 inches
I mean, the front is quite short, and that's to be expected, but in a lot of places I still just see a little over 4 inches.

I hope that by the year mark, my hair will have caught up.

I need your advice!

what do i do with this hair for the summer??? i'm interning in corporate america... and i don't know what to do with my hair. whenever i sleep on it, the next day i need to wet it for it to look decent... and i wear a headband.

I won't be able to do all of that every morning for work... a headband isn't business attire...
should i be getting it blowdried every other week? what if i want to work out?

I'm really not a fan of braids, but I feel like I am running out of options. Help!

What kind of headband is it? I thought headbands were fine for working in corporate america...If it were me, I would rock my usual braidout and be done, maybe pulling it into a low pony at the nape of my neck or in a bun...IMHO, corporate america needs to get used to different types of hairstyles including afro-centric ones...but that's another discussion and also a decision for you to be at peace with-

How come you can't wet it ever day (or at least just the mashed down parts) and apply a nice oil or some aloe vera gel to keep the moisture in it?

There are plenty of nice headbands you can buy that are more profesional for work. I've seen a ton at Target or Claire's or even in my local grocery.

I need to see some pics or understand a little more about your length and hairtype before I can offer some really detailed suggestions...

 

[-Love Love*]

Thanks for the responses ladies. One member asked if the bangs will be long...I'm not sure. And for those who use a rinse, what brand?

@ Finding me I'm gonna wear them straight. unless I do like a braidout or rollerset.


What style of braids do you guys use for braid outs?

 

[FindingMe]

Thanks for the responses ladies. One member asked if the bangs will be long...I'm not sure. And for those who use a rinse, what brand?

@ Finding me I'm gonna wear them straight. unless I do like a braidout or rollerset.


What style of braids do you guys use for braid outs?

Gotcha. Wearing straight bangs for me wouldn't do right bc my roots would get puffy too quick. I am too lazy to keep up with them...LOL I am in to low or no maintenance right now!

 

[♦K.O♦]

^^What she said!^^




^^What she said!^^



What kind of headband is it? I thought headbands were fine for working in corporate america...If it were me, I would rock my usual braidout and be done, maybe pulling it into a low pony at the nape of my neck or in a bun...IMHO, corporate america needs to get used to different types of hairstyles including afro-centric ones...but that's another discussion and also a decision for you to be at peace with-

IMO, headbands are professional. I work in law and they're everywhere (I even use them myself).

 

[CarLiTa]

could i see pix of the headbands you're talking about, if possible?