New *2009* Transitioners Support Thread!

Chameleonchick said:
Okay I'm finally getting around to posting pics of my new growth. Well I tried to make some good shots of my hair. Next time I will show my new growth curls closer. Okay I guess it won't work for me. Um just check out my fotki if you get a chance. I wore my hair in a fake puff for the bbq, I can't wait until I have one that big.
I have also decided not to use direct heat (except once) for the remainder of the year. I found this 199 transitioning styles thing on the web and I don't think I will need heat for any of the styles.
http://public.fotki.com/MokahDeeLyte/transitioning-again-/months-6-12/
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That puff is just...wow!:grin::grin:

Braid out today. Tomorrow I'll DC and hit the steam room after my workout and probably wet bun.
I have a question for those who do bantu knot outs. Do you do two strand twits and knot or just one twist?????
 
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spain4risha said:
That puff is just...wow!:grin::grin:

Braid out today. Tomorrow I'll DC and hit the steam room after my workout and probably wet bun.
I have a question for those who do bantu knot outs. Do you do two strand twits and knot or just one twist?????
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Early in my transition I was able to get away with just twisting the hair into a knot. But now that I am 6 mths post, I have had to two strand twist it first and then bantu knot it. The new growth changes the way the knot outs look. HTH
 
I'm thinking about transitioning. I'm going to start working out more because I'm trying to lose weight. I don't want to spend money on a relaxer if I'm going to sweat it out and I don't want to cut my hair. :ohwell: I have no idea where to start. :perplexed My last relaxer was at the beginning of August.

Today I co-washed my hair (I think :look:), blow-dried it, put some ultra sheen on my scalp, sprayed motions marula oil on it and I've had it wrapped all day. I will see what it looks like in the morning.
 
StephElise said:
How long you plan to have them in? I'm considering getting them this Dec.
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I used to wear micros for 2 1/2 to 3 months with no breakage. (I know a lot of people think that's too long but it works for me). I'm almost 2 months with these twists but I dont think I'll be able to hold on much longer. I have so much NG now.:ohwell: I love Senegalese Twists so I think I'll get those again.:yep:
 
MrsHouston said:
I've been transitioning for about 14 months (relaxer free). All of my hair looks natural when wet b/c for a year prior to transitioning I texlaxed very lightly for about 5 mins with oils in my relaxer. So I won't cut the ends except when they get split. I will mainly wear my hair straight b/c I love how much healthier it is natural vs relaxed. I also plan to color my hair since its natural!!!! Hoping to hit MBL by January 2010.
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I just have to say OT, that your baby looks just like my 7 yr olds baby pic. I need to round it up so you can see. Just adorable!
 
So...I am tired of seeing my hair. Not to mention I really don't have the time to dedicate to frequent co-washes, detangling and such...So, I have fallen victim to youtube and will attempt to put in my own kinky twists this weekend. I love beautifulbrownbabydol's so...we will see how it goes.

I put ONE in last week and was tired...lol. This shall be interesting.
 
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Hi ladies!!!!! After lurking for about 6 months I have finally joined! it is really overwhelming how much this site has to offer! Anywho, I am 5 months post and i had some questions about the impending dreaded 6th month. Any tips that helped you ladies through? I am trying to stick with braidouts or flat-twists cuz I love them. This newgrowth has made its presence known tho!

and :hiya2: hey mummy's girl!!! You might know me from fotki? stephiberry? TIA to everyone :yep:
 
Hey! I remember you :yep:
Welcome!!!!

I didn't have any issues in month 6, 7 or 8 and things are still going on well (fingers crossed). I just stuck to what I was doing - cowashing 3-4times a week, DC'ing 2ce a week, moisturising 2ce daily. Definitely stick to your braidouts/flat twists because they work for you already :-)

-PYT said:
Hi ladies!!!!! After lurking for about 6 months I have finally joined! it is really overwhelming how much this site has to offer! Anywho, I am 5 months post and i had some questions about the impending dreaded 6th month. Any tips that helped you ladies through? I am trying to stick with braidouts or flat-twists cuz I love them. This newgrowth has made its presence known tho!

and :hiya2: hey mummy's girl!!! You might know me from fotki? stephiberry? TIA to everyone :yep:
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Well my experience has been a little different. My bantu knot outs just don't look quite the same due to my new growth. So for the most part, I have been doing more protective styling like buns, pony tails, modified buns, updos. I'll put some twists in for the winter months though so I don't have to manipulate my hair so much. My Sept fotki illustrates some of th things I am doing now. HTH :yawn:
 
49 weeks, still pony and will continue until 2010 for length check. I'll most pictures on my anniversay to show transition progress, not good at posting better get teenage dd to do help.:lachen:
 
How are you ladies detangling? I feel like I should avoid combing my newgrowth...i dont know. I have some KCKT and it softened my hair like nobody's business! but SO expensive so I wanna avoid using it :lachen:
 
-PYT said:
How are you ladies detangling? I feel like I should avoid combing my newgrowth...i dont know. I have some KCKT and it softened my hair like nobody's business! but SO expensive so I wanna avoid using it :lachen:
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I use Lutrasilk She Butter Cholesterol
huge bottle, cheap price, GREAT SLIP.
I sometime mix it with other cheap conditioners
like v05... soft soft hair.
 
I am taking out my rough box braids. Going wig shopping tomorrow hoping to find one that I can wear until beginning of November. I am 15 weeks post now and I think I had scab hair. The difference in my roots compared to last month is amazing. Wish I could take a good texture shot. I had these braids in for 5 weeks, pretty scared of the shed hair when it comes time to detangle. Since I have not seen my hair in a while I will wear a braidout for the weekend, then Sunday overnight Deep Condition, detangle with any and everything that has slip and then air dry on Monday. If the airdry goes decently I will take a photo for length purposes but who knows with shrinkage :ohwell: Then I will rebraid, taking my time during the week to do neater braids. I could make it to a year like this I think unless my hair has some surprises in store for me come detangle time this weekend.
 
I'm still hangin in ... doing fine so far, some bumps in the road but nothing I can't handle for now. Buns are my best friend as I transition. Trying to make it to 18 months.
 
BlondeByDesire said:
I'm still hangin in ... doing fine so far, some bumps in the road but nothing I can't handle for now. Buns are my best friend as I transition. Trying to make it to 18 months.
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We both are bumping the same time frame on last relaxer. Why are you waiting 18mths to transition is it to get the length you want? I think it will be 18mth for me too since my hair grows slow. I'll reevaluate at 15mth in Jan!
 
ltown said:
We both are bumping the same time frame on last relaxer. Why are you waiting 18mths to transition is it to get the length you want? I think it will be 18mth for me too since my hair grows slow. I'll reevaluate at 15mth in Jan!
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I am with the both of you. 18 mos would put me at April 2010. I am gonna evaluate my growth in february and if it's good, I am going to BC. I am getting really anxious. I want to BC after my commencement. If I HAPPEN (fat chance) to make it to April, I am going to aim for September which will be grazing two years. then, no matter what the length I am going to cutt it.

As far as detangling, I slather a ridiculous amount of V05 and Vatika oil on dry hair. Before I do this, I gently massage my scalp to lift the NG from it's matted state, and finger detangle. I then get in the shower and allow the steam to "loosen" the knots. After I bath, I allow my head to go under the water and just finger detangle. Then, I section the hair in fours and apply MORE v05 (I use 1 bottle per every two-three washes lol) and detangle with my comb the section and twist it, pin it and go to the next. After have detangled all sections, I rinse and then I am done.

Total time is less than 30 minutes.
 
7 months and counting...I'm going to put a new set of kinkies in soon. That is my new fav style to wear and it looks cute on me.
 
4BZ's who are a little far in the transition
How are you blending the two textures without heat?
I tried a rodset from wet hair
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And a flat twist out from heat straightened hair but the difference is still so obvious
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And for this one my hair was blow dried, hot combed, and flat ironed 4 days earlier

It looks even more obvious in person
I don't want to be flat ironing before doing a braidout, that defeats the purpose
How are you guys doing it?
 
I had a teeny bald spot in the top of my head. I guess I mysteriously pulld the hair out in that area and didn't realized. I saw a curly q sprouting today so that makes me feel better.
 
Hair Plans for this weekend did not go well at all. No wig. No braidout. Sitting with conditioner and oil on my hair hoping they will work overnight for detangling.
 
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