SouthernBeauty
Well-Known Member
Alrighty ladies 37 weeks and still hanging in there!!! I have some good and bad days but I am staying dedicated!!!
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BlondeByDesire
New Member
I'm still hanging in there - taking it week by week after 1 yr. then it will be day by day - I want enough new growth at least to put in a pony with a nice puff ...
blackbarbie
New Member
Just popping my head in the thread to see how everyone is coming along in their transition. I am 2.5 months post and I just posted about how I don't feel like doing anything to my hair. Before today (yes, I did) I hadn't straightened it since April. (the only thing I miss about being relaxed is being able to rollerset my hair; oh how I miss those days!) Today was so "extra" and I am really tired. That's just too much for me. I even bought a hand blow dryer and a new Sedu back in January to prepare for the days when I want to do my own hair, but to be honest, even though my hair looks alright after my long ordeal today, I think I will definitely be leaving it to the professionals on those occasions when I want it straight (my brother is my stylist).
I'm not really having a problem with my transition but what I really want to know is how do most naturals maintain their natural hair and still retain length? I see a lot of naturals say that wash n' go's leaves them with split ends. I like them and would like to do them once i become completely natural but I do want to retain length. I like flat twistouts but don't like the maintenance you have to do on them each night.
How do most of you plan to wear your hair when you are completely natural?
BB
I'm not really having a problem with my transition but what I really want to know is how do most naturals maintain their natural hair and still retain length? I see a lot of naturals say that wash n' go's leaves them with split ends. I like them and would like to do them once i become completely natural but I do want to retain length. I like flat twistouts but don't like the maintenance you have to do on them each night.
How do most of you plan to wear your hair when you are completely natural?
BB
Bulletproof
tHicK hAIr dOn't CarE
So happy right now. I looked in the mirror at my hairline and after no combing and brushing for a whole week ( i box braided my hair last Sunday and left the front loose to bantu knot for my half wig) my nappies are showing on my hairline and I actually like them, years ago I would have been frightened of them. They are pretty soft so I guess that is good for when I finally figure out how to slick/smooth my edges. They are little ringlets which I find funny because the front of my hair is wavy and all my ringlets and coils are in the back half of my head. Learning about what grows out of your hair are the three E's right now, entertaining and exciting and enlightening.
I hope I'm not the only one that caught this. BlackBarbie is 2.5 YEARS post. Girl, don't short change yourself.
Ltown
Greyland
I caught that and knew but better you to correct that post! Kudos to you both to have transition so long.
Bun Mistress
Well-Known Member
Just checking in. Still on the wagon, I am now down to 4 flat twists for my twist out with enough NG to bend in the rest, (I got lazy and wanted to see if it would work). Still fighting the breakage but that has gotten a lot better I started sealing my ends with hairveda almond glaze. I had it sitting around and never used it. Happy transitioning everyone.
brownbean96
New Member
Hey Sis,
I feel your frustration through your post:-( How about treating yourself to a nice salon do'? I think it would be a nice change up in addition to having a professional style your hair giving you a polish look and maybe some suggestions for products and or styles that work for your hair. Maybe either a salon that specializes in natural hair to either get a kinky style or flatiron style.
I feel your frustration through your post:-( How about treating yourself to a nice salon do'? I think it would be a nice change up in addition to having a professional style your hair giving you a polish look and maybe some suggestions for products and or styles that work for your hair. Maybe either a salon that specializes in natural hair to either get a kinky style or flatiron style.
ericarussell
New Member
i'm starting to get frustrated with my transition. i'm 28 weeks post and ive already done a mini chop which leaves me with neck length hair and I can't find any cute styles to put my hair in! i'm so sick of ponytails and I don't do braids or twists or extensions of any sort. help? 
Just checking in at 45 weeks post. I went to a Regis Salon on Saturday and got my hair blow dried and flat ironed for the first time since May. (the results are in my avatar) I had a really good experience with the stylist. It was my first time going to her and she used the complete mizani thermasmooth system. She even detangle my hair with the conditioner still in it, which made me really trust her abilities. I made another appointment with her for Halloween, which is 2 weeks after my one year transitioning anniversary! So for the next 2 months i'll go back to cowashing and bunning daily. My transition has been pretty smooth, and for that I am thankful.
vainღ♥♡jane
ღ♥♡honey chile♡♥ღ
i think i will be going to a salon and treating myself because i am just being so rough and fed up with my hair. i need a break from this. 
Ltown
Greyland
Your hair looks great, we transition the same time mine was Oct 8th. How long will you transtioning, looking at your hair what 2 years? I'll probably be at about 15 months since my hair is barely SL.
ThePerfectScore
Well-Known Member
I just decided to tansition.. will be reading all 43 pages of this thread this week haha.
Thanks! I always notice your siggy when you post and think about how close we are in this process. I don't really know how long I'll transition. I'm away at school now, so I've told myself the earliest I can chop is when I get home in May, but anytime next summer will be fine with me. That will put me between 19 and 22 months before I go back to school in August 2010. So... we'll see.
You're going to chop in January? That's really exciting, be sure to post pictures!
vainღ♥♡jane
ღ♥♡honey chile♡♥ღ
i thought i wanted to transition until my hair was at APL, but my transition may be shorter than that. i didn't realize i had so much shrinkage this early on in the game, and i'm definitely not prolonging this transition so long. it will just have to be shorter.
Foxglove
A drop of golden sun
38 weeks post! I'm in braids right now but I'm really itching to take them out and play with my hair. I'll be 9 months post on september 3
Long term transitioners how was your hair at 9 months? Was it manageable? I just want to be able to bun it 90% of the time and flat iron it once or twice a month. I'm getting sick of braids and I've had the same look for the most part of a year
Long term transitioners how was your hair at 9 months? Was it manageable? I just want to be able to bun it 90% of the time and flat iron it once or twice a month. I'm getting sick of braids and I've had the same look for the most part of a year
pmichael52172
Well-Known Member
I'll be 38 weeks this Saturday. Loving this transition. My hair is stronger, has a natural sheen to it and I find it likes to just be left alone. I only wash it bi-weekly, moisture every morning while fingercombing and no heat except on wash day. This thread has really helped me get through the hard times.
Chameleonchick
Well-Known Member
Congrats! We are just a few days apart! I have in kinky twists right now. I can't wait to take them down to play with my hair also.
Ltown
Greyland
Don't give up maybe you just have to find one style that will work while you're transitioning. I don't know you length but pony/bun it, and maybe you can treat yourself to salon treatment like OP suggested. Go read some fortki for encouragement and suggestion.
Ltown
Greyland
I'm not going to obligate to Jan or a specific date yet it depends on my growth rate it very slow I think it 1/4 of inch
but I'll definately let you know.
Bulletproof
tHicK hAIr dOn't CarE
Considering going to a salon for a wash and set for SO birthday as opposed to wearing my half wig. I figure I can use it as a growth check too because I have photos of my hair the last time it was straightened. I am only hesitating because I need to find a salon who understands transitioning and also I am just loving the simplicity of the plaits under the wig and don't feel like taking them out. My laziness can be out of control at times.
vainღ♥♡jane
ღ♥♡honey chile♡♥ღ
i need to quit trippin. i've been looking for protein treatments that work, and i haven't found any but Aphogee 2step. i've been avoiding it because i dont like that nasty smell lol, but it made my hair strong. i guess i'll go back to that funky stuff so i won't have these problems anymore. ooh, and i love V05 for detangling and sliding those shed hairs out of my head. things are looking up already.
Bulletproof
tHicK hAIr dOn't CarE
That is great to hear!
drea_b
New Member
Altho im just about at the end of my transition, im still gonna check in. I finally paid my 6 dollars but b4 i did i was in this thread and the original one for encouragement.
23 months post, gradual trims here and there. Roller sets,wraps, pin curls r my main style of choice. As of late ive dabbled in twistouts and braidouts. Honestly my transition has been a breeze for the most part
ETA: I meant 21 months post*
23 months post, gradual trims here and there. Roller sets,wraps, pin curls r my main style of choice. As of late ive dabbled in twistouts and braidouts. Honestly my transition has been a breeze for the most part
ETA: I meant 21 months post*
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angenoir
Active Member
This is a great thread... I am subscribing!
I do not yet know if I am actually going to transition. All I know right now is that I am 3 months post and I plan to stretch for another 3 months at the very least. However, the longer I stretch the more I do NOT want to relax.
I am protective styling during this time with braids and sew-ins.
I am a slow-grower and my hair is grazing SL. I have really fine 4a hair and to me my relaxed hair looks so thin, so I do long stetches normally.... I am just confused as to whether this stretch will turn into a long term transition... Maybe
I am hanging around here in any case so i hope you lovely ladies can put up with me
I do not yet know if I am actually going to transition. All I know right now is that I am 3 months post and I plan to stretch for another 3 months at the very least. However, the longer I stretch the more I do NOT want to relax.
I am protective styling during this time with braids and sew-ins.
I am a slow-grower and my hair is grazing SL. I have really fine 4a hair and to me my relaxed hair looks so thin, so I do long stetches normally.... I am just confused as to whether this stretch will turn into a long term transition... Maybe
I am hanging around here in any case so i hope you lovely ladies can put up with me
Foxglove
A drop of golden sun
This is a great thread... I am subscribing!
I do not yet know if I am actually going to transition. All I know right now is that I am 3 months post and I plan to stretch for another 3 months at the very least. However, the longer I stretch the more I do NOT want to relax.
I am protective styling during this time with braids and sew-ins.
I am a slow-grower and my hair is grazing SL. I have really fine 4a hair and to me my relaxed hair looks so thin, so I do long stetches normally.... I am just confused as to whether this stretch will turn into a long term transition... Maybe
I am hanging around here in any case so i hope you lovely ladies can put up with me
That's exactly how mine started
Good luck on your decision!
angenoir
Active Member
That's exactly how mine started
Good luck on your decision!
Thanks!
I'm taking it a day at a time. I said I would stretch till December anyway as planned and then I can make a decision then.
*Off to stalk your fotki*
Tell me, what moisturizers did you find helped you alot during your long term transition?
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