New *2009* Transitioners Support Thread!

Shay72 said:
For the long termers are any of you slowly cutting your relaxed ends? If so, how much each time?
Click to expand...

when i had first hit APL i cut off like 2-3 inches. then i cut about 1/2-1 inch a month for the next 3 months. i just had toooooo much stringyness. now i am letting it grow and just do the occasional search and destroy. i will not trim again until i straighten. and after that, no cutting until its time for all thats left to go.
 
i lurk this thread every day, i guess its time for me to post. i'm 41 or 42 weeks post (can't remember). last relaxer was in October '08 and i'm holding out until at least May of '10. anytime after that i think i can bc without regrets. i wear a bun every day, alternating high or low and for some reason i love it. the thought of wearing my hair down is unappealing at the moment, but i do have plans of getting it straightened in december. i *hope* i will make my goal of mid-back by then. if so, i'll trim an inch and keep it moving.
 
Skiggle said:
Is there anyone left?
Was this planned several BCs in one day?
I'm I the only one who is going for the 2 year mark...

Scissors looks good right now..:ohwell:
Click to expand...

Still aiming for 2yrs plus. You can do it! Just keep your hair (and scissors) hidden for a while.
 
For the long termers are any of you slowly cutting your relaxed ends? If so, how much each time?
Click to expand...
__________________


I have been transitioning since 7/08 and I plan to trim 1/2 inch to 1 inch per month until Spring 2010 - Summer 2010. I want to take this one day, one month at a time. I desire to have at least enough hair to bun. :yep:
 
I have been transitioning since October 07. I having been trimming a few inches every 3-4 months. The back is completely natural but the front still has the relaxed ends. Trying to make it 2 years.
 
I have been transitioning since October 07. I having been trimming a few inches every 3-4 months. The back is completely natural but the front still has the relaxed ends. Trying to make it 2 years
Click to expand...
.

Isn't it strange how hair grows more in some places than in others. What styles are you wearing during these last few months? October will be here before you know it.
 
I am getting very impatient with this transition. I am going to BC by the end of the year or early next year. I just want to get this show on the road lol.
 
ugh i'm startin to be annoyed by this transition. i did a protien treatment last night and my hair is still super stretchy and i had some breakage. i think the culprit may be the silk elements mega cholesterol. that stuff is just too moisturizing for my hair right now.​
 
Hi all! I need to live in this thread so I am just going to move in here, don't mind my me. Transitioning seems to be hard for me now that I think about it. Before I was what would be called a regular long term stretcher, not in any attempt on my part for the sake of my hair just laziness to go to the salon and because i never really liked getting my relaxer done. Now I am at month 3 and all of a sudden I don't know how to manage my hair like this isn't what I do all the time. For me I am sure it is all mind over matter and because this has now become important to me I am over thinking it. This weeks goal is figuring out a way to smooth my edges as never in my life have I been able to do that and I think that may really become crucial to wearing a bun for the next 30 days.
 
^ Welcome to the Transitioning world. I feel your pain but with patience and advice from our fellow transitioner and our natural sisters, we'll get through this.:look:
 
Part of me is thinking why did I end that 6 month stretch on July 1st? I could be 7 months post now....Woulda, shoulda, coulda doesn't really help now but I still needed to get that thought out there.
 
Shay72 said:
Part of me is thinking why did I end that 6 month stretch on July 1st? I could be 7 months post now....Woulda, shoulda, coulda doesn't really help now but I still needed to get that thought out there.
Click to expand...
You may still not want to transition but at least you know you can stretch longer than before. It will always be back there in your mind, heck I'm at 43 weeks and there is more transitioners that continue to have doubts. BUT you can do it Shay, heck imo you have the products that will make it better and LHCF too! We are here for you!
 
ltown said:
You may still not want to transition but at least you know you can stretch longer than before. It will always be back there in your mind, heck I'm at 43 weeks and there is more transitioners that continue to have doubts. BUT you can do it Shay, heck imo you have the products that will make it better and LHCF too! We are here for you!
Click to expand...

Oh I am transitioning :grin:. I'm just mad I didn't make the decision sooner so I could be closer to being natural. I'm kind of feeling like I'm in the hurry up & wait mode right now.
 
I feel the exact same way! I ended a 4 month stretch in December 2008, I wish I'd decided to transition before then. I'd be almost 12 months post now.

But at the same time I'm glad because I decided to transition 7 weeks after my last relaxer (Dec) so it didn't feel like a last minute decision and that's why I am confident I won't give up :yep:

When I was 7 weeks post, I couldn't imagine being 6 months post, it felt forever away... now I am 7.5 months post :-)

Shay72 said:
Part of me is thinking why did I end that 6 month stretch on July 1st? I could be 7 months post now....Woulda, shoulda, coulda doesn't really help now but I still needed to get that thought out there.
Click to expand...
 
Shay72 said:
Oh I am transitioning :grin:. I'm just mad I didn't make the decision sooner so I could be closer to being natural. I'm kind of feeling like I'm in the hurry up & wait mode right now.
Click to expand...

MummysGirl said:
I feel the exact same way! I ended a 4 month stretch in December 2008, I wish I'd decided to transition before then. I'd be almost 12 months post now.

But at the same time I'm glad because I decided to transition 7 weeks after my last relaxer (Dec) so it didn't feel like a last minute decision and that's why I am confident I won't give up :yep:

When I was 7 weeks post, I couldn't imagine being 6 months post, it felt forever away... now I am 7.5 months post :-)
Click to expand...

Dont feel bad. I ended a 6 month stretch on April 25.:sad: Immediately after relaxing, I realized that I made a big mistake and wished I hadn't relaxed. I would have been 9 months post now.:crying3:
 
Just checking in on you ladies. I still feel a part of the family...so I'll still be in this thread. Congrats to those newly transitioning!
 
Hey everyone, I'm pretty new here, I've been lurking and stalking fotki's for months and have been truly inspired. I started to transition at the end of 07 and only made it to 6 months before relaxing again, I was ill prepared thinking that transitioning would be a piece of cake. Well I've decided to go for it again and with some of the knowledge I've gained from this board I'm confident that I'll make it all the way this time. I'm currently full BSL and am thinking of trimming TODAY to APL to be able to better manage and to make sure all my ends are as healthy as can be.
 
vainღ♥♡jane said:
my relaxed hair is overmoisturized and my new growth is dry. i don't know what to do. this is really irking me.​
Click to expand...
Maybe next time you DC you can apply a moisturizing DC to your new growth and protein like Nexxus Emergencee or Keraphix to your relaxed ends. Maybe that will help.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

Dee-Licious
New *2012* Transitioners Support Thread!
3 4 5
Replies
123
Views
22K
curlyTisME
curlyTisME
KurlyNinja
New *2011* Transitioners Support Thread!
36 37 38
Replies
1K
Views
155K
05girl
0
Shay72
Transitioning Challenge
2 3
Replies
81
Views
14K
Platinum
Platinum
Anancy
New transitioners!!
2
Replies
41
Views
6K
*closer*2*my*dreams*
*closer*2*my*dreams*
SoAnxious12
Update! Transitioners
Replies
20
Views
2K
RushGirl
RushGirl
Back
Top