New *2009* Transitioners Support Thread!

[CarLiTa]

As for my hair, I am 3c/4a with 4-5 inches of newgrowth and bone straight ends.

if i had a good detangling brush, it would be easier to brush the hair back in a ponytail...

 

[♦K.O♦]

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

My headbands are usually in brown, blue, black, or red, and are made of leather. They are about the size of the ones pasted below, and I position them like this:

 

[Morenita]

Ok so with all of the talk about headbands, thought I'd throw this link out there. Mind you these are expensive, but I am dying to get me some. Just trying to justify it to myself and DH erplexed These accessories make me want to B/C right now lol! I wouldn't mind short hair rocking every single one of these.

I also think that these are more than professional if you're looking for something for the working world.

http://www.franceluxe.com/c/Headbands/Headbands.html

 

[jaded_faerie]

***double post*** posted in APL challenge thread as well.

I don't think I've ever posted pictures in this thread. It's been a year since I cut all my hair off. I didn't take too many pictures, but here it goes.

May 28th- Randomly cut all hair off

September 19th- natural hair is growing pretty fast

October 7th-Bored with wearing the wigs and decided to texturize hair! Same day, decided to start my transition without the BC

Today May 9th(almost 1 year since my random BC, 6.5 months into transition, 1-2 inches of relaxed hair left in front, relaxed ends in the back have broken off), Poo'd with Hairveda products. These pictures are pre-DC, straight after my poo with no product in hair

I'm too lazy to straighten my hair. Enjoy!

 

[Ltown]

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY and HAPPY TRANSITION.

I'm struggling with my transition trying to do different styles instead of phony. Twist out/braidout are too stringy I've done them dry/wet with rollers, I did have one successful braidout but I forgot what I didI'll have to rethink and revisit that one. I'm in no heat ayurveda challenge for one more month so I guess it phony until June. So far reading fotki and blogs of 3b/3c hair type which is fine/curly it's a challenge to style. Since I'm only 8 months and have the summer which is a challenge I'll shut up and phony, just wanted to vent.

 

[Black Hoya Chick]

so...i am back to where i started in my thought process. lol. i think i am gonna wait to get BSL natural hair or almost BSL natural and then chop i guess. this may take until the end of next year. whatever. i don't want short hair ever again. i realized this lately. being able to throw my hair up into a bun is just too convenient. and MissMarie did it, and her hair is FAB. so yeah.

at the bare minimum i will wait at least 2 years. and this is sounding short now. lol

 

[Eisani]

I got a NICE, deep cut yesterday and I'm back @ bsl/bsb. My ends feel sooo good, and all of my hair is now one length. I'll post pics when I get to work tomorrow. I can't believe its coming up on 18 mos post. If those relaxed ends aren't gone, there s/b very little left after yesterday I won't be able to tell until my hair is wet again which won't be for a few more days.

 

[-Love Love*]

If anybody wants a transitioning buddy....I'm 17 weeks post 4a/4b

 

[MummysGirl]

Hey, I'm 20.5 weeks post... not sure what my hair type is, I'm definitely a 4.

If anybody wants a transitioning buddy....I'm 17 weeks post 4a/4b

 

[BlondeByDesire]

*********Double Post - also in Sylvers2 long term transitioning thread**********

HELP -- I'm starting to experience some breakage/shedding combo but I'm not giving up It's the long strands of relaxed hair not just single strands but multiple - It's not a lot but it still exist.

Any suggestions or advice? I may need to up my protein and see if that works.

 

[FindingMe]

***double post*** posted in APL challenge thread as well.

I don't think I've ever posted pictures in this thread. It's been a year since I cut all my hair off. I didn't take too many pictures, but here it goes.

May 28th- Randomly cut all hair off

September 19th- natural hair is growing pretty fast

October 7th-Bored with wearing the wigs and decided to texturize hair! Same day, decided to start my transition without the BC

Today May 9th(almost 1 year since my random BC, 6.5 months into transition, 1-2 inches of relaxed hair left in front, relaxed ends in the back have broken off), Poo'd with Hairveda products. These pictures are pre-DC, straight after my poo with no product in hair

I'm too lazy to straighten my hair. Enjoy!

WOW!!!! Your hair is fabulous!!! Good job!!!

I got a NICE, deep cut yesterday and I'm back @ bsl/bsb. My ends feel sooo good, and all of my hair is now one length. I'll post pics when I get to work tomorrow. I can't believe its coming up on 18 mos post. If those relaxed ends aren't gone, there s/b very little left after yesterday I won't be able to tell until my hair is wet again which won't be for a few more days.

I can't wait to see! YOur hair is SOOOOO pretty!! The color just makes me envious...

Ok so with all of the talk about headbands, thought I'd throw this link out there. Mind you these are expensive, but I am dying to get me some. Just trying to justify it to myself and DH erplexed These accessories make me want to B/C right now lol! I wouldn't mind short hair rocking every single one of these.

I also think that these are more than professional if you're looking for something for the working world.

http://www.franceluxe.com/c/Headbands/Headbands.html

Those are TOO cute!!! (headbands) Also, your hair is looking fab! Check your FOTKI...I left you some messages-

 

[♦K.O♦]

*********Double Post - also in Sylvers2 long term transitioning thread**********

HELP -- I'm starting to experience some breakage/shedding combo but I'm not giving up It's the long strands of relaxed hair not just single strands but multiple - It's not a lot but it still exist.

Any suggestions or advice? I may need to up my protein and see if that works.

What was the last thing you did to your hair before the breaking/shedding?

 

[natural2be]

Just checking in. Five months and three weeks into my transition and so far so good. Congrats to the new transitioners.

 

[Whimsy]

Hi Girls,

Seems like everyone's doing well. Hi to the new folks!
I'm doing OK, on a wash n go binge right now.
Still loving my braidouts.
My edges are not doing so well. I have to baby them and try to get them growing.

 

[Allandra]

All is going well with my transitioning.

 

[BotanyGrl]

so...i am back to where i started in my thought process. lol. i think i am gonna wait to get BSL natural hair or almost BSL natural and then chop i guess. this may take until the end of next year. whatever. i don't want short hair ever again. i realized this lately. being able to throw my hair up into a bun is just too convenient. and MissMarie did it, and her hair is FAB. so yeah.

at the bare minimum i will wait at least 2 years. and this is sounding short now. lol

That's my minimum period too. When I want to cut I just head to MissMarie's fotki and get over it. I think she went about three years before cutting her hair off.

I got my hair cut to just above neck length in highschool and I couldn't do anything with my hair. No buns, ponys, nothing except wear it out... and it was a horrible period... so I know how you feel. I just can't do really short hair right now.

 

[BotanyGrl]

Hi Girls,

Seems like everyone's doing well. Hi to the new folks!
I'm doing OK, on a wash n go binge right now.
Still loving my braidouts.
My edges are not doing so well. I have to baby them and try to get them growing.

Off to checkout the blog update...

ETA: Whimsy I meant to tell you this awhile ago, but your blog never allows me to comment. When I click "post a comment" it does nothing.

 

[PeanutButterandHoney]

Hi everyone.

I am transitioning too. I am currently 7 months in. I dont know the exact weeks. I won't be doing a BC until my hair is ATLEAST SL unstretched, which means about 2-2 and a half years. I don't mind though.

Anyway, I have found some great tips from reading this thread. Right now, I am cowashing 5-6x weekly (depends on my workout) and DC'ing once a week. I also wash with CON before my DC.

Anyone taking any supplements to help with their growth?

 

[Nuelle]

I'm getting fed up with this whole transitioning process!!! I got my hair flat-ironed on Friday and on Saturday I got all dressed up to go to some event, only to have my hair surrender to the humidity, puff up, and revert. I did not have a mirror with me at the time. I like big hair, don't get me wrong, but the two textures were kind of visible, and it was not a good look. I had to wear it in a bun the next day. What a waste!

I was tempted to BC but my goal is to make it to 18 months. I want to use the next few months to learn to do a few protective and natural styles and create a new regimen for when I do the BC.

 

[PeanutButterandHoney]

I'm getting fed up with this whole transitioning process!!! I got my hair flat-ironed on Friday and on Saturday I got all dressed up to go to some event, only to have my hair surrender to the humidity, puff up, and revert. I did not have a mirror with me at the time. I like big hair, don't get me wrong, but the two textures were kind of visible, and it was not a good look. I had to wear it in a bun the next day. What a waste!

I was tempted to BC but my goal is to make it to 18 months. I want to use the next few months to learn to do a few protective and natural styles and create a new regimen for when I do the BC.

Just curioius:
Is the majority of your hair relaxed or natural? Do you not think your tranisitioning reggie will work for your natural hair?

 

[BlondeByDesire]

What was the last thing you did to your hair before the breaking/shedding?

This past week I tried co-washing using Suave Humectant, Rusk Smoother Leave-in, Coconut oil - then into a bun.

Before then - I have always experienced shedding - but now I can't tell what's happening. I know breakage is the white bulb, but my strands are long - some with bulbs and some without.

My weekly routine involves:

Washing - Kenra Plaintnum Sulfate Free
DC with Nexxus Humectress w/heat 30 minutes
Rusk Smoother Leave-in
KeraCare Silken Seal
Water
Roller-set
Bun
Baggy ends

Once a month I'll clarify.

Every other week do Aphogee 2 Minute Reconstructor w/DC

Could it be I need to up my protein maybe to weekly - my hair is colored treated?

 

[Murjani]

Checking in at 10 weeks post. I have always texlaxed at 15 weeks, so the true test will come then. I have been wearing a sew-in for the past month and will take it down and redo it in a week or so.

 

[Nuelle]

Hi Z! In the very back, I have 2 inches or so left, but everywhere else, I'd say it's about 50-50... I get my hair flat-ironed every 2 to 3 weeks so I haven't really stuck to my regimen all that much. Too much heat, I know!... On top of that, my moisture-protein balance is off right now and I really need to update my regimen. For example, I thought I'd like the Miss Keys 10 en 1 but it didn't do much for me; same thing with the hairveda almond glaze, ORS conditioner, and aveda elixir. I'm thinking about trying the ACV rinse for my dry scalp and still need to find a good moisturizer and gel. Any recommendations are welcome!

In a previous post, you mentioned that you cowash multiple times a week. Do you wear it in a bun afterwards? I tried a few months ago, and b/c it's about 50-50, I had trouble putting it in a bun coz my ng shrinks a lot when dry.

Just curioius:
Is the majority of your hair relaxed or natural? Do you not think your tranisitioning reggie will work for your natural hair?

 

[cocoberry10]

Good luck ladies. I'm almost at my 2 year mark. There will be difficult days, but keep going!

 

[MummysGirl]

I'm an admirer of long term transitioners, I keep saying it over and over again! I'm almost 21 weeks post, close to 5 months into my transition and 1 year is my initial target. 18 months would be even better

HHG!

Thanks for the encouragement.

On to my hair... it's doing really well, I am very sure I can make it to at least a year... my earlies t BC date will be December 20th, 2009.

HHG ladies

Good luck ladies. I'm almost at my 2 year mark. There will be difficult days, but keep going!

 

[blksndrlla]

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!

I'm doing bantu knot outs for the summer. After I learned the joy of a real satin head wrap, they have been great. It looks just like a basic spiral set with a little more flair and if it is messed up i can always put it in a cute bun or updo. HTH

 

[blksndrlla]

This past week I tried co-washing using Suave Humectant, Rusk Smoother Leave-in, Coconut oil - then into a bun.

Before then - I have always experienced shedding - but now I can't tell what's happening. I know breakage is the white bulb, but my strands are long - some with bulbs and some without.

My weekly routine involves:

Washing - Kenra Plaintnum Sulfate Free
DC with Nexxus Humectress w/heat 30 minutes
Rusk Smoother Leave-in
KeraCare Silken Seal
Water
Roller-set
Bun
Baggy ends

Once a month I'll clarify.

Every other week do Aphogee 2 Minute Reconstructor w/DC

Could it be I need to up my protein maybe to weekly - my hair is colored treated?

I'm going through the same thing...and don't have a definite answer, but for me i think it may be the weakness at the line of demarcation. I tried upping the protein to no avail. It's doing a little better with the 2x-a week cowashing, bantu knot outs and buns, but it has only been a short while doing this. I'm only detangling with conditioner in my hair now....

 

[PeanutButterandHoney]

Hi Z! In the very back, I have 2 inches or so left, but everywhere else, I'd say it's about 50-50... I get my hair flat-ironed every 2 to 3 weeks so I haven't really stuck to my regimen all that much. Too much heat, I know!... On top of that, my moisture-protein balance is off right now and I really need to update my regimen. For example, I thought I'd like the Miss Keys 10 en 1 but it didn't do much for me; same thing with the hairveda almond glaze, ORS conditioner, and aveda elixir. I'm thinking about trying the ACV rinse for my dry scalp and still need to find a good moisturizer and gel. Any recommendations are welcome!

In a previous post, you mentioned that you cowash multiple times a week. Do you wear it in a bun afterwards? I tried a few months ago, and b/c it's about 50-50, I had trouble putting it in a bun coz my ng shrinks a lot when dry.

Well atleast you know the things you should be working on. Your hair looks pretty in your avatar too

as for me, i bun usually. I do different variations of buns. i also do bantu knots. its the only thing working for me.

 

[Dominican09]

Hello everyone!!

Checking in!
I have finally controlled the breakage/shedding from my hair. I hope to keep it that way too. I posted a thread asking about micro-braids...good or bad? I can I still wash my hair?

 

[CurlyCoilycourt]

Hello Ladies!!!!!

Checking in today im *32 weeks post*...im excited because letting i have been feeling like giving up but i already have seen that months 6-9 are difficult so 1 more month to go then hopefully it will be a lot smoother!! I plan to BC in december which will make 14 months so pray for me!!!