New *2009* Transitioners Support Thread!

I'm officially checking in. I haven't relaxed my hair since September 08 but now my hair is driving me crazy. Don't want to do a BC. I'm trying so hard not to get it relaxed. The shrinkage & the knots are killing me though. :(
 
Black Hoya Chick said:
i am not cutting! screw BC fever!! lol. next june or nothing. i will DRAG myself through another year if it kills me (as long as it doesn't kill my hair lol)
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Lol, gogo! I'm looking to you and Eisani to keep me inspired. I saw FindingMe's "3 Day Natural Thread" just now and came running in here for support lol. This is so hard :drunk:
 
everytime i think i am content..lol

i am trying another new product tomorrow. its a conditioner that has cocomidopropyl betaine (sp?) in it. i would love to use this to wash once a week. i was using the betonite clay but thats too much work to do every week, but by 2 weeks, my hair feels like crap. so...we shall see after i try it tomorrow. i'll let ya'll know.
 
i am on a personal "Make it Work" challenge. I am getting ready to move and refuse to move all of these hair products 400 miles...maybe a regimen/staples will come out of this, but either way I'm on a buying pause unless i don't have a comparable product. I've gotten a lot of empty/mixing containers this way...lol.

I'm under the dryer with a mix of lustrasilk, AOHSR and GVP K-pak....

ETA: Does anyone else have difficulty washing out conditioner?! I've rinsed twice and still have it in my head. Anytime I try to do the "4-sections" I end up under the faucet forever!
 
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I'm thinking of transitioning. Basically I'm tired of the chemicals. I would be a long term transitioner. I will take it in baby steps. Do another 6 month stretch. Assess, if fine take it month by month. I would like to transition for 1-1.5 years because really short hair does not work with my chipmunk cheeks. As long as I can get it into a ponytail I would be fine. I would be transitioning from texlax to natural. Right now straightened I am between SL and APL.
 
Shay72 said:
I'm thinking of transitioning. Basically I'm tired of the chemicals. I would be a long term transitioner. I will take it in baby steps. Do another 6 month stretch. Assess, if fine take it month by month. I would like to transition for 1-1.5 years because really short hair does not work with my chipmunk cheeks. As long as I can get it into a ponytail I would be fine. I would be transitioning from texlax to natural. Right now straightened I am between SL and APL.
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Hey Shay welcome to the transition side! You already take outstanding care of your hair with all those nice products your have transition will be easy. I'm 10 months post and ponytails have been a saver for me too. There are veterans transitions up in here to support you.
 
Hey!
I plan to transition for 1 - 1.5 years too, I am currently between SL and APL as well :-)
I'm 7 months in and cowashing has definitely been a hair saver for me... There's a lot of info in this thread.
HHG and Goodluck :-)
Shay72 said:
I'm thinking of transitioning. Basically I'm tired of the chemicals. I would be a long term transitioner. I will take it in baby steps. Do another 6 month stretch. Assess, if fine take it month by month. I would like to transition for 1-1.5 years because really short hair does not work with my chipmunk cheeks. As long as I can get it into a ponytail I would be fine. I would be transitioning from texlax to natural. Right now straightened I am between SL and APL.
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MummysGirl--I'm a cowashing fiend. I cowash 5x/wk right now. It has been a lifesaver during long stretches. What I need to learn is how to do flat twists like you. I love twist outs but putting all those twists in my hair is time consuming. Now that my hair is longer twisting all the way down is tiresome too.
 
I see your entries in the Summer Cowashing thread :yep:

Someone (wannabelong)shared this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aYKugFF04jI a few weeks back, I tried flat twists after watching it once and it was surprisingly easy. Try it :-)

Shay72 said:
MummysGirl--I'm a cowashing fiend. I cowash 5x/wk right now. It has been a lifesaver during long stretches. What I need to learn is how to do flat twists like you. I love twist outs but putting all those twists in my hair is time consuming. Now that my hair is longer twisting all the way down is tiresome too.
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Hey Shay, you're doing it just right by doing another stretch and then assessing. That's what I did as well and just went from there. Cowashing definitely helps keep the NG tame. Just take it a day, week, month at a time!
 
Whelp... today I said the hell with it and B/C'ed!! I'm still in shock. It was a spur of the moment decision. I'll post pics tomorrow when I have time to take some. :duck:

Oh, and I blame FindingMe for this!!! :look::look:

I'm happy with it. It's liberating! :yep:
 
Morenita said:
Whelp... today I said the hell with it and B/C'ed!! I'm still in shock. It was a spur of the moment decision. I'll post pics tomorrow when I have time to take some. :duck:

Oh, and I blame FindingMe for this!!! :look::look:

I'm happy with it. It's liberating! :yep:
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I bet your hair is pretty. Look forward to seeing the pics.
 
Morenita said:
Whelp... today I said the hell with it and B/C'ed!! I'm still in shock. It was a spur of the moment decision. I'll post pics tomorrow when I have time to take some. :duck:

Oh, and I blame FindingMe for this!!! :look::look:

I'm happy with it. It's liberating! :yep:
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What another veterans has BC:nono: well I'm happy anyone that has lasted over two years can BC anytime they want. Can't wait to see the pictures:yep:
 
Morenita said:
Whelp... today I said the hell with it and B/C'ed!! I'm still in shock. It was a spur of the moment decision. I'll post pics tomorrow when I have time to take some. :duck:

Oh, and I blame FindingMe for this!!! :look::look:

I'm happy with it. It's liberating! :yep:
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I can't wait to see pictures! Congrats on the BC lady! I just know you and your hair are gorgeous!
 
OMG morenita! congrats! i was just looking through your fotki this weekend. i can't wait to see pics. i know your hair is gonna be pretty.​
 
blksndrlla said:
ETA: Does anyone else have difficulty washing out conditioner?! I've rinsed twice and still have it in my head. Anytime I try to do the "4-sections" I end up under the faucet forever!
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i do. it is really irksome too. after i get out of the shower is when i finally realise i still have conditioner on my head. i get tired of seeing that white residue. the only way i can think of to make it easier is bring the denman in the shower with me so i can get my roots smooth enough for the water to attack them lol.​
 
Morenita said:
Whelp... today I said the hell with it and B/C'ed!! I'm still in shock. It was a spur of the moment decision. I'll post pics tomorrow when I have time to take some. :duck:

Oh, and I blame FindingMe for this!!! :look::look:

I'm happy with it. It's liberating! :yep:
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I was just runnin' in here to go tell it!!!:lachen: WHYYYYY it's gotta be my fault?!:lachen:Now we are BC buddies and no longer transitioning buddies!:grin: A new natural journey begins now-- I'm excited for you and can't wait to see pics!

Eisani said:
Morenita! :blush: :spank: Just kidding :giggle: Congrats girlie!!! Can't wait to see the pics.
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Naw, ya'll get her! (she got me...:look:)
 
Morenita said:
Whelp... today I said the hell with it and B/C'ed!! I'm still in shock. It was a spur of the moment decision. I'll post pics tomorrow when I have time to take some. :duck:

Oh, and I blame FindingMe for this!!! :look::look:

I'm happy with it. It's liberating! :yep:
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Congratulations on your BC!:congrats: I can't wait to see your pics.
 
Congrats Morenita! Looking forward to seeing the pics.

Well I've been telling a lot of people in my life that I've decided to transition. So I guess it is official. Now that it is I feel a little scared but of course excited at the same time.
 
I guess im officially out also after a bad weave experience had to cut the rest of the ends off...went out and brought wigs so i will be doing that until i get some more length!!! have a few texture shots in my fotki!! good luck to the rest of you ladies
 
KarmelQT_2008 said:
I guess im officially out also after a bad weave experience had to cut the rest of the ends off...went out and brought wigs so i will be doing that until i get some more length!!! have a few texture shots in my fotki!! good luck to the rest of you ladies
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Oh transition buddy you made the right decision for you. I'll see you around in the natural thread.
 
KarmelQT_2008 said:
I guess im officially out also after a bad weave experience had to cut the rest of the ends off...went out and brought wigs so i will be doing that until i get some more length!!! have a few texture shots in my fotki!! good luck to the rest of you ladies
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Took a look at your fotki. You have beautiful hair!:grin:
 
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