New *2009* Transitioners Support Thread!

Mwenye_Heri said:
I'm mostly a lurker but I wanted share my progress!!:grin:


As of this week I am exactly 17 months post relaxer. I haven't had a trim since December of 08 and that was only an inch. I haven't seen my hair since June 15, 2009 and that was only to wash and do an Aphogee treatment. I am in dire need of some new hairstyles. But if I don't keep my hair in protective styles it will give me the urge to cut it. At the moment I don't want to cut it at all period end of story.

Maybe in February, when I am 24 months I'll cut some more off. It has to be a gradual thing for me because I went to so many stylist in the past that were scissor happy and I am ecstatic with the length that I have now.

My ultimate transition goal is 3 years. The crazy thing about my transition is that I only had a relaxer for 19 months in my entire life and it did so much damage that it is taking me 3 years to repair:ohwell:
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Wow you are definitely long term. What styles have you been wearing up to this point? I was only relaxed for a little while as well and barely kept up with them while relaxed and I feel lost. I hope to make it to 17 months but at this point I hate my relaxed ends so much I wouldn't be surprised the moment I am able to have my natural hair cover a half wig the scissors come out and get to work. I am just trying to avoid cutters regret as I have that right now, my hair length now is the shortest it has ever been and it has been very hard for me to deal with even with relaxed hair.
 
Definitely go for curlier hair for your extensions, they will make your natural hair look less puffy and your relaxed ends will blend nicely cos they're curly.

natieya said:
Checking in: It's been a few months and I'm back in extensions. It's getting more and more obvious that my hair is not the same texture as my extensions, though. When I first got them, they were a perfect match for my 4b relaxed hair. Now, my roots are one thing and rest...is different, haha. Anyway, I can already tell that my natural hair is stronger. I'm so happy about that. I relaxed my hair bone-straight for many years. Overprocessing was a perpetual way of life for me because my hair was so resistant to relaxing. If I ever go back to relaxers, at least I will know better than to do that again.

All that said, I am not really sure I look good rocking a fro. Is that a bad thing to say? I guess I'm just nervous about it all...seeing I haven't rocked a fro since I was a toddler, lol.

I wonder if I should buy some curlier hair for my next install so my hair will blend better...

Anyway, how is everyone doing? :)
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I'm 33 weeks post relaxer, which makes me 19 weeks from being 1 year (52 weeks) post.

I wonder if it's too early to say I have decided to transition for at least 15 months (65 weeks)?

My initial goal was 1 year but now I'm officially changing that to 15 months :yep: so I'm halfway into my transition.

My revised regimen for the 2nd half of my transition is:
1. Always airdry in 5-6 cornrows/flat twists or more (for braidouts or twistouts)
except when
2. Hair in braids without extensions (see right pic in siggy)
3. Cowash 4 times a week when hair is loose and 2ce a week when in box braids
I'll DC 2ce a week, moisturise morning and evening and like I've always done.

I did a braidout on dry hair because I decided last night, hours after airdrying, I wanted curly hair for today. I definitely prefer results on 80% dry hair - more definition. Picture attached...
 

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I'm becoming more and more tempted to get some scissors and go to town on my head every time I wash it. I will hide them and wait until next summer to do it though. I hope I can last that long.
 
MummysGirl said:
I'm 33 weeks post relaxer, which makes me 19 weeks from being 1 year (52 weeks) post.

I wonder if it's too early to say I have decided to transition for at least 15 months (65 weeks)?

My initial goal was 1 year but now I'm officially changing that to 15 months :yep: so I'm halfway into my transition.

My revised regimen for the 2nd half of my transition is:
1. Always airdry in 5-6 cornrows/flat twists or more (for braidouts or twistouts)
except when
2. Hair in braids without extensions (see right pic in siggy)
3. Cowash 4 times a week when hair is loose and 2ce a week when in box braids
I'll DC 2ce a week, moisturise morning and evening and like I've always done.

I did a braidout on dry hair because I decided last night, hours after airdrying, I wanted curly hair for today. I definitely prefer results on 80% dry hair - more definition. Picture attached...
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Your hair is gorgeous! Such a cute braidout!
 
MummysGirl said:
Thank you :-)
Your hair looks soooo beautiful in your new siggy pic! It looks so soft! I'm sure you've enjoyed your 1st week as a natural :yep:
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Thanks so much girl! I've definitely been enjoying this first week. It's a new adventure. I see you've decided to go 15 months. That's great! You can definitely do it!
 
MummysGirl said:
You are sooo far into transition!!! You can do it :yep:

How long is your hair? Mine's between SL and APL and I use a scarf or headband to reduce the poofy look from the front.
I also recently tried braiding my hair with no extensions (see siggy pic on the right) and I'm so glad I tried it out. I had them in for 2 weeks and cowashed a total of 4-5 times. I redid the edges during the 1st weekend.
My plan is to leave my hair out for 2 weeks and do the braids again for 2 weeks. Definitely going to make my transition easier.
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It's BSL. Which makes it even harder because I see that i am gaining so much length. I use headbands and such but sometimes I just miss teh look of a "sleek" ponytail. I don't wear breads so as you can see, I get bored so quickl. I am still having those urges to relax and I don't know where they are coming from.
 
I am 2 weeks post (LOL) and just decided to start transitioning. I feel like any other time I've transitioned I really didn't have the info or support to really maximize my "hair potential." Now that I've found this forum, I feel like there are an infinite number of roads not traveled that I could try to have a different result. The last time, I eventually texlaxed, which was not bad, but I'm reeeally curious to see what my own natural hair can do (besides look like a puff ball, as it did before I texlaxed). I'm not opposed to braiding out 4 lyfe if need be. I really liked the look.
 
I know what you mean about seeing your hair grow... Maybe you should go to a salon and get your roots blown out and straightened so you can have the freshly relaxed look :yep: If not that, maybe you need a break from your hair...?

I was bored with my hair 3 weeks ago and felt I needed a break and I don't do braids either and my main reason was because of my weak edges but trying them out without extensions (which I know were the main reason my edges suffered when I used to do braids) was a very good thing for me :yep: After having them in for 2 weeks, I missed my hair and couldn't wait to take them out.

Please keep us updated, good luck :-)

ZeeOl'Lady said:
It's BSL. Which makes it even harder because I see that i am gaining so much length. I use headbands and such but sometimes I just miss teh look of a "sleek" ponytail. I don't wear breads so as you can see, I get bored so quickl. I am still having those urges to relax and I don't know where they are coming from.
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Cherokee-n-Black said:
I am 2 weeks post (LOL) and just decided to start transitioning. I feel like any other time I've transitioned I really didn't have the info or support to really maximize my "hair potential." Now that I've found this forum, I feel like there are an infinite number of roads not traveled that I could try to have a different result. The last time, I eventually texlaxed, which was not bad, but I'm reeeally curious to see what my own natural hair can do (besides look like a puff ball, as it did before I texlaxed). I'm not opposed to braiding out 4 lyfe if need be. I really liked the look.
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Welcome and good luck..... these ladies are very helpful!!!! HHG!!!
 
Welcome :-)
Cherokee-n-Black said:
I am 2 weeks post (LOL) and just decided to start transitioning. I feel like any other time I've transitioned I really didn't have the info or support to really maximize my "hair potential." Now that I've found this forum, I feel like there are an infinite number of roads not traveled that I could try to have a different result. The last time, I eventually texlaxed, which was not bad, but I'm reeeally curious to see what my own natural hair can do (besides look like a puff ball, as it did before I texlaxed). I'm not opposed to braiding out 4 lyfe if need be. I really liked the look.
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MummysGirl said:
I know what you mean about seeing your hair grow... Maybe you should go to a salon and get your roots blown out and straightened so you can have the freshly relaxed look :yep: If not that, maybe you need a break from your hair...?

I was bored with my hair 3 weeks ago and felt I needed a break and I don't do braids either and my main reason was because of my weak edges but trying them out without extensions (which I know were the main reason my edges suffered when I used to do braids) was a very good thing for me :yep: After having them in for 2 weeks, I missed my hair and couldn't wait to take them out.

Please keep us updated, good luck :-)
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I said I'd never go Dominican again. i think imma just take the break. I just cowashed and its braided now. we shall see. Thanks girl for the support.
 
Skiggle said:

Which treatment
are you using?
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i tried egg (flop), Ion Keratin Reconstructoer (flop), and this weekend i'm gonna try Aphogee 2 minute keratin reconstructor, ORS replenishing pak, or Ion again (just in case i maybe did it wrong). :ohwell: one of these better work!!! :wallbash:​
 
vainღ♥♡jane said:
i tried egg (flop), Ion Keratin Reconstructoer (flop), and this weekend i'm gonna try Aphogee 2 minute keratin reconstructor, ORS replenishing pak, or Ion again (just in case i maybe did it wrong). :ohwell: one of these better work!!! :wallbash:​
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I like aphogee, its helping
cut down my breakage during
this transition.
EGGS are great.... did you mix it
with oils..honey..conditioner etc?
 
MummysGirl said:
I'm 33 weeks post relaxer, which makes me 19 weeks from being 1 year (52 weeks) post.

I wonder if it's too early to say I have decided to transition for at least 15 months (65 weeks)?

My initial goal was 1 year but now I'm officially changing that to 15 months :yep: so I'm halfway into my transition.

My revised regimen for the 2nd half of my transition is:
1. Always airdry in 5-6 cornrows/flat twists or more (for braidouts or twistouts)
except when
2. Hair in braids without extensions (see right pic in siggy)
3. Cowash 4 times a week when hair is loose and 2ce a week when in box braids
I'll DC 2ce a week, moisturise morning and evening and like I've always done.

I did a braidout on dry hair because I decided last night, hours after airdrying, I wanted curly hair for today. I definitely prefer results on 80% dry hair - more definition. Picture attached...
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Another nice braidout your hair holds up wonderful!
 
MummysGirl said:
What do you mean by 'loose strands'?
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I may not be explaining this right but ... loose strands I mean hanging at the end of my hair where you can just pull on it and it will come out very easily - I think it's coming from the line decarmation? Because it's mostly the relaxed hair:rolleyes: ... Any ideas?
 
73rd week ya'll. i feel like time is flying! and the more I look at my hair, the more i doubt i can wait until longer than december. i really want to make it to at least 2 years though, which is end of march 2010
 
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