New *2009* Transitioners Support Thread!
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LuyshuZ
Member
Well ladies as of yesterday May 23rd, I am no longer transitioning because I finally BC'd after 4 months. Good luck ladies
Congrats!!! Can't wait for pics.
Ltown
Greyland
Don't give up, we are here to support you. Someone will chime in that have had this problem.
Austro-Afrikana
Well-Known Member
Thanks for responding nuelle. I am planning to transition until i reach bsl or mbl and then i will trim off an inch every month until i get rid of the relaxed ends...that will be maybe another 2years!
countrychickd
New Member
Well ladies as of yesterday May 23rd, I am no longer transitioning because I finally BC'd after 4 months. Good luck ladies
Congrats lady! I can't wait to see pics!
Sweet1977
Member
YOU GO GIRL..can't wait to see pics.
Well ladies as of yesterday May 23rd, I am no longer transitioning because I finally BC'd after 4 months. Good luck ladies
Chromia
Well-Known Member
At 10 months I was doing braidouts and twistouts. I towel dried my hair, put in leave-in conditioner and maybe some Fantasia IC gel, twisted or braided my hair, and tied my silk scarf on. I let my hair dry overnight, then did a twistout or braidout the next day.
I plan to do the same thing - transition until I reach at least full BSL and gradually trim the relaxed ends.
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SouthernBeauty
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I am 24 weeks post today! Last night I did a prepoo with Aussie Moist, Evoo, and Honey. Today I washed with Aussie Moist shampoo and deep conditioned with Alagio Silk Obsession Conditioner. I will have my hair in a baggy overnight.
Vonnieluvs08
Well-Known Member
Well ladies as of yesterday May 23rd, I am no longer transitioning because I finally BC'd after 4 months. Good luck ladies
Congrats on your BC!!! Can't wait to see your pics. Congrats again.
I found LHCF around the 10mos mark and got alot of ideas from the ladies here (fotkis & updates) as well as the Protective Style Challenge. I also found cowashing 2x/wk and using healthier practices really helped my natural hair become more manageable. My recent find was oil rinsing to help with detangling. Oil rinsing was the truth!! Hope this helps.
Still motoring along with my transition. Week 63 or 64 it's getting harder to track. I'm in flat twists and braids this week. Will take the braids out some time this week and wear a braid out and flat twists
HHG Ladies!!
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Morenita
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Lol, yeah, I can't get away with wash-n-go's. My siggy is on soaking wet hair though. The relaxed hair isn't *quite* as bone straight as it looks. As it dries a little, it gets wavier, but still very different
My hair is about 50% natural at this point, and at the longest point (the back) it's around shoulder length. The sides are about collar-bone length. All of my natural hair can fit into a ponytail now, except the very front, which grows the slowest - about 2 more inches there to get it all in.
Well ladies as of yesterday May 23rd, I am no longer transitioning because I finally BC'd after 4 months. Good luck ladies
:waytogo: But where are our pics!?
Have you tried bunning? I know it's boring, but the goal is to get through the transition right? I don't think I would be able to handle my hair if it weren't for that. As a matter of fact, I kept thinking to myself last night as I was detangling, how nice it would be to just chop............
I am on a low to no cone/low to no sulfate regimen, and just do frequent co-washes/no-poo washes and wet bun. The trick for me is to work with my hair when soaking wet. Once it starts to get a little bit dry, it's murder! Heck, if I could put the bun in while I'm still *in* the shower and not have to go through and moisturize it afterward I would.
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FindingMe
Well-Known Member
Lol, yeah, I can't get away with wash-n-go's. My siggy is on soaking wet hair though. The relaxed hair isn't *quite* as bone straight as it looks. As it dries a little, it gets wavier, but still very different
My hair is about 50% natural at this point, and at the longest point (the back) it's around shoulder length. The sides are about collar-bone length. All of my natural hair can fit into a ponytail now, except the very front, which grows the slowest - about 2 more inches there to get it all in.
:waytogo: But where are our pics!?
Have you tried bunning? I know it's boring, but the goal is to get through the transition right? I don't think I would be able to handle my hair if it weren't for that. As a matter of fact, I kept thinking to myself last night as I was detangling, how nice it would be to just chop............
I am on a low to no cone/low to no sulfate regimen, and just do frequent co-washes/no-poo washes and wet bun. The trick for me is to work with my hair when soaking wet. Once it starts to get a little bit dry, it's murder! Heck, if I could put the bun in while I'm still *in* the shower and not have to go through and moisturize it afterward I would.
Girl, you betta get outa here with that mess....
NO chops for us!!! We are in it for the long haul...
SouthernBeauty
Well-Known Member
Well ladies as of yesterday May 23rd, I am no longer transitioning because I finally BC'd after 4 months. Good luck ladies
Congrats on ur BC!! Cant wait to see some pics!
JOI
Well-Known Member
I just started transitioning February 10th of this year my last relaxer was feb 1st of this year. I decided to transition for as long as possible, for as long as it takes without BC, I'm going to trim a little at a time. currently I am 1 inch pass BSL. I was mbl but cut 2 inches back in april. I will not BC my head to too big for all that lol and I will not be trimming for a while. Good luck everyone
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fairyhairy
New Member
Joining, have not relaxed since November 2008, boy is it hard!! been checking lots of tips but i look like crap tbh, i would like to find styles that make me look more groomed help!!
jaded_faerie
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countrychickd
New Member
I can't wait to see!
natural2be
New Member
Hey Ladies, just checking in. I am now in my 6th month of transitioning and I have to say I am very proud of myself.
Last time i tried to transition it only lasted for 5 months. Since finding this site this transition has been so much easier. Co-washing and low manipulation is definetely my friend. I have a lot of progress and I have you ladies to thank for it.
Welcome to all the newbies and congratulations to all the new BC's.
Thanks all.
Last time i tried to transition it only lasted for 5 months. Since finding this site this transition has been so much easier. Co-washing and low manipulation is definetely my friend. I have a lot of progress and I have you ladies to thank for it. Welcome to all the newbies and congratulations to all the new BC's.
Thanks all.
Dominican09
New Member
Helllloooooooooo Checkin' in!
So, friday I had my first full head sewn in weave...WHYYYYY?? my head hurt so bad over the weekend...and it still hurts in the front, but everybody keeps telling me that is suppose to hurt for a week. LET ME TELL YOU, I am ready to take this down now...I went in for micro braids and some how I came out with sewn in weave. Nonetheless, I am stuck with ALL this hair for at least 4 weeks...I feel so weird and self concious.
I told her I want low key weave but I guess the hair was too thick, and I ended up looking like the chick from the movie Beloved.
I wore the hair in a bun today...and one of the white guys (older guy) already said, "I like your hair" WTH!!?? mind you, I DO NOT like to be the center of attention at the office, I like being reeeaalll low key...is driving me nuts, funny how hair can make you think and feel things...
At least now I know what to do next time I put weave in my hair...stick with the plan!!!
So, friday I had my first full head sewn in weave...WHYYYYY?? my head hurt so bad over the weekend...and it still hurts in the front, but everybody keeps telling me that is suppose to hurt for a week. LET ME TELL YOU, I am ready to take this down now...I went in for micro braids and some how I came out with sewn in weave. Nonetheless, I am stuck with ALL this hair for at least 4 weeks...I feel so weird and self concious.
I told her I want low key weave but I guess the hair was too thick, and I ended up looking like the chick from the movie Beloved.
I wore the hair in a bun today...and one of the white guys (older guy) already said, "I like your hair"
WTH!!?? mind you, I DO NOT like to be the center of attention at the office, I like being reeeaalll low key...is driving me nuts, funny how hair can make you think and feel things...At least now I know what to do next time I put weave in my hair...stick with the plan!!!
Je Ne Sais Quoi
Well-Known Member
I need to sub to this thead, i'm just now seeing it.
I am about 14 weeks post. So far so good I am fondling my new growth every step of the way 
I am about 14 weeks post. So far so good
I am fondling my new growth every step of the way 
blksndrlla
Well-Known Member
I need suggestions!
So, I have CBL hair. 10 months in...I think. My SO and I are going to the comedy club tomorrow night and I just want to be really cute. I have been wearing knot out messy buns and want to switch it up to something sexy without straightening. Any suggestions?
I have done knot outs, but that's not the look i am going for. I'm going dewy foundation...sassy eyes...4 inch heels type sexy. I like the individual twists-twist out b/c it gives the curly fro feel, but need product suggestions...it's dry! basically, I just need help.
So, I have CBL hair. 10 months in...I think. My SO and I are going to the comedy club tomorrow night and I just want to be really cute. I have been wearing knot out messy buns and want to switch it up to something sexy without straightening. Any suggestions?
I have done knot outs, but that's not the look i am going for. I'm going dewy foundation...sassy eyes...4 inch heels type sexy. I like the individual twists-twist out b/c it gives the curly fro feel, but need product suggestions...it's dry! basically, I just need help.
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Soliel185
New Member
For my braid outs I dampen my hair just a little, and then put reg cheap conditioner on each section, and seal with a mix of coconut and olive oil.
The conditioner gives hold, softness, and it smells good
while the oils seal in the moisture, and give my hair slip and shine. 
Lovely_Day
New Member
I'm a newbie. Just joined today. I'm not sure exactly what the appropriate texturte type of my hair is, but I'm learning! I've been natural (chemical free) 8 months. I usually sport a sew in weave and just recently bought a lace front wig. It's a pleasure to meet you all ")
Dominican09
New Member
Welcome!! Have you read the newbie stickie?
Lovely_Day
New Member
Thanks! I'm headed there now
FindingMe
Well-Known Member
For my braid outs I dampen my hair just a little, and then put reg cheap conditioner on each section, and seal with a mix of coconut and olive oil.
The conditioner gives hold, softness, and it smells good
On freshly washed hair, I just use coconut oil and add pure shea butter to my ends and roll my ends bc I found that my ends would get dry and brittle, but the pure shea butter has kept them sleek and smooth
Soliel, your hair is RIDICULOUS!!! Those ends are to die for.....LAWD...
WELCOME TO ALL NEW TRANSITIONERS!!!
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