New *2009* Transitioners Support Thread!

[GodsPromises]

I don't know what the problem is. My braids are dry and I do use the Aphogee Reconstructor but my braid out looks like a wavely hot mess when I try it. What are twist n curls?

All I do are braidouts (and now I have recently added twist-n-curls to my regi). They are really working well for me. I am 14 months post.

Are they completely dry when you take the braids down? If so, sounds like your hair may be too soft or holds too much moisture? Have you tried Aphogee Green Tea Reconstructor? http://www.folica.com/ApHOGEE_Keratin_d332.html

My hair is very coarse, but when its too soft, I spray a little of this in as a leave in and it adds a little protein/strength to my hair and it holds the curls and gives more definition.

 

[LJewel]

Bumping this for future references.

 

[CurlyCoilycourt]

Whimsy- for the most part it is about 90% dry, do you think they may be a reason? Also it is really dry when i take them down, i think i am going to go out and get some cantu shea butter because i see everyone talk about it!!!

MummysGirl- I am so styled challenged i cannot do cornrows to save my life!!! But i am practicing patience so maybe i will try that tonight thanks!!!

 

[Whimsy]

Whimsy- for the most part it is about 90% dry, do you think they may be a reason? Also it is really dry when i take them down, i think i am going to go out and get some cantu shea butter because i see everyone talk about it!!!

I like to let it dry 100% and if it's not then it gets puffy for me.
Also, yeah definitely try cantu you'll love it. (i hope)

 

[Soliel185]

Whimsy- for the most part it is about 90% dry, do you think they may be a reason? Also it is really dry when i take them down, i think i am going to go out and get some cantu shea butter because i see everyone talk about it!!!

MummysGirl- I am so styled challenged i cannot do cornrows to save my life!!! But i am practicing patience so maybe i will try that tonight thanks!!!

I can't do cornrows fit for public view But they're good enough to do the job for a braidout. I figure them being so crooked and messed up keeps me from having to cover up parts when I take them down.

 

[FindingMe]

I don't know what the problem is. My braids are dry and I do use the Aphogee Reconstructor but my braid out looks like a wavely hot mess when I try it. What are twist n curls?

OK, then sounds like you need some moisture. What do you use as leave-ins? I use a lot of coconut oil all over and then add shea butter on top of that and then braid. Got any pics?

I got the T-n-C idea from Curly Nikki:
http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=369996

 

[blksndrlla]

I can't do cornrows fit for public view But they're good enough to do the job for a braidout. I figure them being so crooked and messed up keeps me from having to cover up parts when I take them down.

That's how I justify my braids

 

[Black Hoya Chick]

i used organix shampoo today for the first time ever because..i don't know, the baking soda clarifying thing was really doing it for me anymore. i like it. it was only slightly drying, but moisturizing at the same time. i will only use it like every 6 weeks or so, when i would normally clarify. and its sulfate-free which is nice. i am currently DCing.

 

[Eisani]

Is there any point during the transition where mostly everone would experience some kind of hurdle (i.e., 6/8/10+ months post)?. I'm almost 6 months post and my new growth isn't bad at all. I have almost 3" new growth and I'm still able to detangle with ease (in the shower) and rollerset.

I'm just asking so that I can prepare myself for the worse to come.

Months 7-9 had me ready to whip some azs and see some heads roll, or in the very least texlax again. I overcame that hurdle by just keeping it bunned or by doing twist outs. Bunning, twist outs and LOADS of heavy dc's helped me keep my sanity .

 

[SouthernBeauty]

YAY!!!! You'll find tons of info and support here. Good luck!! how long do u think you'll go? (i'm going 2 years)



Sorry to hear it. do you let it dry completely before you untwist/unknot? I love cantu moisturizer and coconut oil. good luck!



No, don't hate your relaxed hair. You've just gotta find a way to work with it.



C'mooonnn you can hold out. Just plan for wash days...you can make it like a spa day instead of something you dread.



I get about .5 inches a month or a lil under that i think.

THIS IS A GOOD TIP!! ONCE I STARTED TREATED WASH DAYS LIKE I WAS PAMPERING MYSELF IT BECAME SO MUCH EASIER!

 

[fairyhairy]

Hey all, glad for this thread, ok my deal is my hair is not soft and moisturized, i need softness without greasiness, last night i did a dc with ripe avocado and avocado oil and almond oil and evoo, rised out my hair felt hard, so put in HE condi with got it soft used it as a leave in with castor oil, hair soft but greasy yuk, need a light weight but deeply moisturize and a good regime any help pleaseeeeeee

 

[MummysGirl]

Can you tell us more about your regimen?

How often do you shampoo wash?

When did you last clarify your hair?

Have you tried cowashing?

I can't really tell what is causing your dryness cos I don't know the answers to those questions yet. Clarifying could help 'reset' your hair because it strips your hair completely (maybe your hair is not able to absorb moisture right now... maybe, I can't tell). Then you could do a protein DC, then moisturising DC and your hair should feel better. (I sometimes use Roux Porosity Control before DC'ing my hair)

What's been saving my hair these past few months is cowashing. I cowash 3 times a week (cowash cons include: HE HH, HE TT, Suave Humectant, Aussie Moist) and my new growth + relaxed hair stay moisturisied and soft.... I make sure my hair gets enough protein (e.g. I add Aphogee 2 min reconstructor to my dry hair for a few minutes before cowashing every other week) and my DC is a light protein too.

For more info on cowashing, check out the cowashing thread: http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=349489

HTH!

Hey all, glad for this thread, ok my deal is my hair is not soft and moisturized, i need softness without greasiness, last night i did a dc with ripe avocado and avocado oil and almond oil and evoo, rised out my hair felt hard, so put in HE condi with got it soft used it as a leave in with castor oil, hair soft but greasy yuk, need a light weight but deeply moisturize and a good regime any help pleaseeeeeee

 

[fairyhairy]

Can you tell us more about your regimen?

How often do you shampoo wash?

When did you last clarify your hair?

Have you tried cowashing?

Hey Mummy's girl

I haven't been shampoo washing so today i claryfied and did a deep treatment with aveda brillant conditioner mised with honey and herbal essence conditioner and almond oil, I am currenlty under the dryer with s curl and chi silk infusins mix on a ponytail roller, the past week i have tried different things but juat not getting the moisture i need, usually use ors replenish pack but laying off of that as it maybe a tad bit much protien, basically i need a hardcore mositure regime for the next month

 

[pmichael52172]

At first I hated month 6 but I realize why. I will call this month stage II of my transitioning journey, because I am convinced that I can no longer hang on to straight styles. No more side part with a sweeping bang, and sides that have loose silky curls. My natural hair is surely taking over. It's time now to make the relaxed part match the natural and not the other way around.

Instead, I am spiral curling my hair all going back (Caruso steam rollers or pin curling), then getting creative with the front. At first I put on a headband but hated it so I pushed my hairline back, held them with bobby pins, took two thick locs of hair from each side, crossed each over to the other side to hide the pins (making an invisible headband) then took the curls and pulled them apart create volume. cuh-YUTE! and the more my hair swelled from the humidity, the cuter it looked. I was told by two seperate people (man and woman) that I looked youthful and my face glowed.

At night, I pin curl and put on my bonnet and sleep comfortably. I guess this will be my style until I see what stage III is about! My hair is also growing faster than usual in this stage too. It's even noticeable with the shrinkage. No fancy concoctions, just leaving it alone and keeping it moisturized and using heat sparingly. I've never experienced the heartbreaking breakage that some say transitioners will go through. I will be careful with the pinning so as not to create stress and weakness in the same spot.

 

[Chromia]

Hey Mummy's girl

I haven't been shampoo washing so today i claryfied and did a deep treatment with aveda brillant conditioner mised with honey and herbal essence conditioner and almond oil, I am currenlty under the dryer with s curl and chi silk infusins mix on a ponytail roller, the past week i have tried different things but juat not getting the moisture i need, usually use ors replenish pack but laying off of that as it maybe a tad bit much protien, basically i need a hardcore mositure regime for the next month

I agree with what Mummysgirl said about clarifying. Hopefully it helped when you did that. Maybe you can try a cholesterol DC or a Pantene mask. Mizani Moisturfuse is a good moisturizing DC, but I stopped using it because it didn't detangle at all.

2 that are on my list to try are Aussie Deeeep 3 Minute Miracle and the Yes To Carrots mask - maybe you can try one of those.

 

[fairyhairy]

I agree with what Mummysgirl said about clarifying. Hopefully it helped when you did that. Maybe you can try a cholesterol DC or a Pantene mask. Mizani Moisturfuse is a good moisturizing DC, but I stopped using it because it didn't detangle at all.

2 that are on my list to try are Aussie Deeeep 3 Minute Miracle and the Yes To Carrots mask - maybe you can try one of those.

Hey Chromia
So i claryfied and did my deep condition, and rollersetted, softer hair but not moisturised enough, going to get lustrasilk cholesterol, but i need a good daily moisture leave in, everything in the black hair shops just seem like heavy weight grease to me or sticky crap

 

[MummysGirl]

I have 2 moisturisers:
1. Moisturising spritz: Water, Conditioner, Glycerin + EVOO (About 75-80% of this spritz is water)
2. Shea Mix: Unrefined shea butter, coconut oil, castor oil and aloe vera gel.

The above plus my cowashing 3 times a week and DC'ing 2ce a week = always moisturised hair for me.

Hey Chromia
So i claryfied and did my deep condition, and rollersetted, softer hair but not moisturised enough, going to get lustrasilk cholesterol, but i need a good daily moisture leave in, everything in the black hair shops just seem like heavy weight grease to me or sticky crap

 

[fairyhairy]

thansk mummy's girl will have to try that mix xx

 

[Whimsy]

I am thinking a lot about BCing...
I'm really considering it.

What's everyone doing with their hair this weekend?

 

[InNeedofHairapy]

OK..I'm sayin bye to this thread! I mini chopped (about 2 inches) after 29 months of transitioning last weekend. I don't have pics, I'm afraid, but it's done...I just need to be evened up maybe.

 

[Golden*Brown]

OK..I'm sayin bye to this thread! I mini chopped (about 2 inches) after 29 months of transitioning last weekend. I don't have pics, I'm afraid, but it's done...I just need to be evened up maybe.

Congrats! I hope to make it to 29 months or longer. I'm going to get my hair flat ironed and trimmed this weekend.

 

[Garner]

Cngratulations!!!

 

[Whimsy]

CONGRATS!!!!!!

 

[fairyhairy]

Trying to leave it alone!!

 

[Ltown]

I am thinking a lot about BCing...
I'm really considering it.

What's everyone doing with their hair this weekend?

I'm still trying to get a good braidouts or twist outs on weekends so if they don't work I can wear the faithful phony during the workweek.

 

[Chromia]

Hey Chromia
So i claryfied and did my deep condition, and rollersetted, softer hair but not moisturised enough, going to get lustrasilk cholesterol, but i need a good daily moisture leave in, everything in the black hair shops just seem like heavy weight grease to me or sticky crap

For daily moisture I've been using Lustrasilk Olive Oil Cholesterol. When that runs out I have a bottle of Abba Nourishing Conditioner that I'm going to finish - it's a good leave-in/daily moisturizer.

 

[Chromia]

I am thinking a lot about BCing...
I'm really considering it.

What's everyone doing with their hair this weekend?

I'm probably going to attempt flat twists for a twist-out. If that doesn't work I'll flat iron.

OK..I'm sayin bye to this thread! I mini chopped (about 2 inches) after 29 months of transitioning last weekend. I don't have pics, I'm afraid, but it's done...I just need to be evened up maybe.

Congratulations!

 

[MummysGirl]

Checking in... Couple of days over 24 weeks post. Still doing good so far.... increased number of cowashes oer week from 3 to 4 starting today. Cowashing is a real help

Congrats to the recent new naturals, welcome new joiners, KUTGW everyone

 

[Eisani]

I'll be 19 months post this week! I love spring and summer when my hair can stay damp more often, it definitely helps. I'm also finding that I have to detangle at least every other day. I can't go longer than that any more.

 

[MummysGirl]

Wow.... 19 months... wow!

I'll be 19 months post this week! I love spring and summer when my hair can stay damp more often, it definitely helps. I'm also finding that I have to detangle at least every other day. I can't go longer than that any more.