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Ekaette, I agree with doing your bantu knots, flat twists, cornrows on damp hair as ladies above have suggested. I also think you should increase the number od twists/knots/cornrows you do...
 
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I'm 39 weeks post, my main transition goal is 78 weeks (18 months) so I am at least HALFWAY into my transition, :yay:

My hair @ 38 weeks post (braidout):


I'm now in my braids (no extensions) which I did last sunday, I'll have them in for 2 weeks (been in for almost a week already) then have my hair out for twistouts for 2 weeks before putting back in braids for 2 weeks - that's my cycle now and it seems to be working.

@38.5 weeks post:


HHG Ladies.
 
I am wearing a sew in- ( last relaxer March 2009)

My teenaged daughter -scalp braids and braid outs, currently in sew in ( last relaxer December 2008)

Since my daughter doesnt care to wear her hair in it's natural state ( ie NO HEAT) I am thinking about weekly washing and flat ironing during the winter....

I cant wear my hair without weave because it is still recovering from self made damage!

***Oh, Oh, I tried ORS pack as a deep conditioner on the hair that was left out along with Giovanni Smooth conditioner and was pleasantly surprised at the softness....
 
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I am so excited at the thickness of my hair
Definitely waiting for 18-24 months before BCing though
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^^ This is a glimpse into what I will be dealing with in about 3 months huh! I did a small magnetic rollerset last night and it jus looks like *poof*. what styles are you wearing ekaette?
 
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^^ This is a glimpse into what I will be dealing with in about 3 months huh! I did a small magnetic rollerset last night and it jus looks like *poof*. what styles are you wearing ekaette?
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I took my braids out a week ago
Since then I've done a rod set and a flat twist out but the difference between the textures was really obvious
Right now I have my hair in a gelled bun with a phony puff pony
Mummysgirl has really good transition styles if you're looking for suggestions and we're only a few weeks apart
 
Yes she does! You guys are doing great...I think I just want to A) Play in my hair with different styles or B) hurry up and be natural lol

But in the meantime I will learn some discipline and braid/twistout like her :yep:
 
lawd, i put my hair in some single braids; it was a mess! i couldn't braid the back close enough to my scalp, but the roots were so puffy it looked like they were weeks old! :lol: i will try single braids again when i am fully natural.

i am loving blow drying my hair right now. i have a lot less breakage than when i was airdrying, and its easier for me to do braidouts/twistouts. ​
 
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lawd, i put my hair in some single braids; it was a mess! i couldn't braid the back close enough to my scalp, but the roots were so puffy it looked like they were weeks old! :lol: i will try single braids again when i am fully natural.​



i am loving blow drying my hair right now. i have a lot less breakage than when i was airdrying, and its easier for me to do braidouts/twistouts. ​
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ITA: I just lightly blowdried my hair to put some Curlformers in and they came out really nice. :yep: Almost look like I have a perm except my new growth makes my hair look thicker than it is. I think I'll blow dry more often to keep NG under control and for ease of styling as well.
 
ok ladies what's the 4-1-1 on the LOD? what is the BEST way tp keep it moisturized/conditioned/prevent breakage. Step by step please. esp for thick hair. Thx, chicas!:wallbash: i'm having a fit over here!
 
I cowash 3-4 times a week and moisturise with a homemade mixture which is 70% water + conditioner, glycerin and EVOO. Sealing this in with my shea butter mix - pure unrefined shea butter, aloe vera gle, castor oil and coconut oil.

I also make sure I shampoo wash or clarify when my hair starts to feel weird i.e. no matter how much I moisturise, it doesn't feel moisturised. Porosity Control is a very good product, I use it on the days I shampoo wash (1ce every 3 weeks) after I've rinsed out my DC and I leave it in my hair for a maximum of 1 minute.

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ok ladies what's the 4-1-1 on the LOD? what is the BEST way tp keep it moisturized/conditioned/prevent breakage. Step by step please. esp for thick hair. Thx, chicas!:wallbash: i'm having a fit over here!
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Hysi said:
ok ladies what's the 4-1-1 on the LOD? what is the BEST way tp keep it moisturized/conditioned/prevent breakage. Step by step please. esp for thick hair. Thx, chicas!:wallbash: i'm having a fit over here!
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Do everything in sections. I got 6 clips and while my hair is still dry I section it in 6
Then I wash/cowash, DC, detangle in the 6 sections
It makes life so much easier
 
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