New *2009* Transitioners Support Thread!

I have been blessed to make it to one year today in my transitioning journey. YAY!!! I never would have made it thus far w/o the support of my LHCF family. Thank you!!!
 
I'm 12 weeks post. :look: I'm going to try to get some braids or twists this weekend because I'm starting to get tangles. I henna'd the other day, hoping this would help. Henna loosened my curls a little but I still have a few tangles.:sad:
 
I haven't posted much in here but I am chopping today. Fingers crossed that it looks good afterwards. I am worried about losing my security blanket of long hair but I really just wear it up in a ponytail so it shouldn't matter too much.
 
OneInAMillion said:
Hi All,

Just stopping in to say I'm 21 months into the transition. Since I used to have a texturizer, that's all that's left on my ends. From what I can tell, I may have about an inch of texturized ends left (They appear much more frizzy when wet than my natural hair...).

Long transitions aren't for everyone, but this worked out pretty well for me. I still rollerset my hair and it's actually easier to rollerset than when I was texturized or relaxed. I added an updated pic in my siggy of a rollerset on grey rollers and flat-ironed roots.

Of course, my hair is puffier and bigger nowadays, but I kinda like that. Now I can get back to length :drunk:.
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Congrats! 21 months that is awesome. I only wish to go as long as you.
And your hair looks so soft and beautiful in your siggy
 
Garner said:
I have been blessed to make it to one year today in my transitioning journey. YAY!!! I never would have made it thus far w/o the support of my LHCF family. Thank you!!!
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Congrats! That is an accomplishment.

Mystery said:
I haven't posted much in here but I am chopping today. Fingers crossed that it looks good afterwards. I am worried about losing my security blanket of long hair but I really just wear it up in a ponytail so it shouldn't matter too much.
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Good luck! Pictures would be Greaaaaaaaaaaat :)

Loves Harmony said:
I just cut my hair this morning after 3 months transitioning... I left a little in front just in case i want to wear half wig
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I did that the first time i BC'd and ended up cutting the front 2 weeks later! congrats on the chop
 
Ladies, I'm still hanging in for the long-haul (Almost at the 10th month). I've been doing box braids and wigging it for a minute. Oils in my deep conditioner have become a mainstay. I changed my moisture routine to spraying my braids with water, applying coconut oil, and then sealing w/ shea butter every few days. Keeping it simple has been working great for me :yep:

Note: Attached is my latest wig... Bobby by Silhouette.

Loves Harmony said:
okay i went ahead and cut the front. Now im 100% natural. Love it... I have on a head band.
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Congrats! It looks great on you :yep:
 

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I didn't end up cutting it all off. It is shoulder length now. The stylist I recommended was not who was there when I showed up. The guy who cut me was dead set on straightening my hair when he finished. I didn't catch on until about halfway through the process but quickly figured out that he was not skilled enough to give me a good curly cut. I'm more than a little pissed even though it looks good. I would have much rather kept the length if I couldn't get what I wanted.
 
Yay! I'm 7 months (30 weeks) post :-)

Still doing okay... I was in the cinema yesterday watching Harry Potter and caught myself playing with my hair - I ended up doing 6 braids in a small area, got home and found out I liked how they looked. I took out the braids and started all over again (I didn't use extensions, don't like using them) with my hair only, result is attached. Good timing cos I am a little bored with my hair right now.

I plan to see how they will last over the next 2 weeks... I'll cowash less and DC once instead of 2ce per week. I'll stick to my moisturising routine.
 

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MummysGirl said:
Yay! I'm 7 months (30 weeks) post :-)

Still doing okay... I was in the cinema yesterday watching Harry Potter and caught myself playing with my hair - I ended up doing 6 braids in a small area, got home and found out I liked how they looked. I took out the braids and started all over again (I didn't use extensions, don't like using them) with my hair only, result is attached. Good timing cos I am a little bored with my hair right now.

I plan to see how they will last over the next 2 weeks... I'll cowash less and DC once instead of 2ce per week. I'll stick to my moisturising routine.
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Your braids look really nice!! :yep:
 
How far along in your transition did it take for you to clearly define your hair type?


I am about to get some braids soon. I dont really like fake hair at all but I am not good at dealing with 2 textures and am paranoid about my hair breaking off.
 
I am hanging in there. I shipped my relaxer out to my mom and when I actually thought I was going to touch up my relaxer, my body refused to do it.:look: Right now, daily buns are keeping my hair happy. Now I am going to learn how to do natural styles or bust!:grin::rolleyes:
 
MummysGirl said:
Yay! I'm 7 months (30 weeks) post :-)

Still doing okay... I was in the cinema yesterday watching Harry Potter and caught myself playing with my hair - I ended up doing 6 braids in a small area, got home and found out I liked how they looked. I took out the braids and started all over again (I didn't use extensions, don't like using them) with my hair only, result is attached. Good timing cos I am a little bored with my hair right now.

I plan to see how they will last over the next 2 weeks... I'll cowash less and DC once instead of 2ce per week. I'll stick to my moisturising routine.
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Your braids look great. Yay...we made it to 7 months post! I'm definitely excited about this! I know those braids will give you a much needed break from daily styling.
 
My hair has a mind of its own. My hair tangles like crazy. I don't know if my NG or my relaxed ends are the problem so I decided to get my hair braided. I got Senegalese Twists and these will prboably last 2 1/2 to 3 months and I'll do my version of the Crown and Glory method.:look:
 
11 months post here.
Last night I was redoing my braids..
and I decided to twist my new growth..
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So happy with the progress, right now!
And I have no urge to BC...
 
I have a slight urge to BC but I am not going to until after I get to 12 months post. I washed my hair this morning and cornrowed it hopefully it lasts a week.
 
Thank you :-)
Briabiggles said:
Your braids look really nice!! :yep:
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Thanks Buddy :-) I'm sooo happy we made it this far :-) How're your kinky twists?
Yeah I definitely needed a break and I'm glad I did these braids now... If they work out fine, these might actually be part of my transition regime now - 2 weeks of these braids, 2 weeks of my hair loose... I'll see.
Yay to us :-)
countrychickd said:
Your braids look great. Yay...we made it to 7 months post! I'm definitely excited about this! I know those braids will give you a much needed break from daily styling.
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blksndrlla said:
It looks fantastic! I guess you cracked :lachen:

Y'all are killing me over here! I'm so glad the winter is coming...people will stop BCing...:grin:
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LOL:lachen:Girl, they got me....the pressure was too much. When Soliel BC'd and she was only a couple of months ahead of me transitioning, it was a wrap...
 
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