New *2009* Transitioners Support Thread!
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Ltown
Greyland
You know the color only shows under light, which sucks because it looks darker in person. Thank you
vainღ♥♡jane
ღ♥♡honey chile♡♥ღ
it was actually easy to handle my hair today. =] i can't wait until my natural hair is the majority, and then it will get extremely easy.
Black Hoya Chick
New Member
its getting cold and i need jackets. bunning will be easier to stick to now cuz i get paranoid letting my hair down cuz it rubs on my clothes
-PYT
New Member
Okay ladies, here's a quick re-cap before I head to bed about the Maxwell concert. First off, I drove 2 hrs to and from the concert because I was coming from school and YES the show was worth it! Common killed along with Maxwell (which goes without saying). Ladies he IS back.
But ahem, to some hair-related details...at one point, he was like "yall been holding me down since I had the big, nappy afro and I love yall for that....its a lil bit shorter now, but its still nappy -laughs sexily-" :lovedrool:
THEN! He did this little segment where he described a night with one of us ladies (lol) and im telling yall my legs was shaking! It's not a game lol.
Oh, and um yes, back on topic, im still transitioning blah blah blah
But ahem, to some hair-related details...at one point, he was like "yall been holding me down since I had the big, nappy afro and I love yall for that....its a lil bit shorter now, but its still nappy -laughs sexily-" :lovedrool:
THEN! He did this little segment where he described a night with one of us ladies (lol) and im telling yall my legs was shaking! It's not a game lol.
Oh, and um yes, back on topic, im still transitioning blah blah blah
malibu4590
Well-Known Member
Sorry I am just seeing your post. Thanks for the encouragement! You're doing phenomenally!
I'm not really sure how much NG I have because I've never measured it. But, by just eyeballing it, I'd say 9-10 inches.
My current length is grazing BSL and have been past or at that length since Dec 08. I've been cutting those relaxed ends slowly about once every 3 to 4 months. Sometimes I dust and other times I cut an inch.
LoveCraze
Naturalista
Hey I was wondering about that? Do you long-termers feel that the transition gets easier as you gain more natural hair to your relaxed hair?
Okay ladies, here's a quick re-cap before I head to bed about the Maxwell concert. First off, I drove 2 hrs to and from the concert because I was coming from school and YES the show was worth it! Common killed along with Maxwell (which goes without saying). Ladies he IS back.
But ahem, to some hair-related details...at one point, he was like "yall been holding me down since I had the big, nappy afro and I love yall for that....its a lil bit shorter now, but its still nappy -laughs sexily-" :lovedrool:
THEN! He did this little segment where he described a night with one of us ladies (lol) and im telling yall my legs was shaking! It's not a game lol.
Oh, and um yes, back on topic, im still transitioning blah blah blah
So glad you had a great time. Yeah I'm with you as far as being a long time fan of Max. Definitely taking DH with me!
ver18:But on to hair... I am now 7 mths post
and for the past two days I have been having GREAT hair days due to a new product I just started using.And what is this product you ask?????
Silicon Mix. This stuff is the BOMB-DIG-GIT-TY!! And detangling was such a breeze after using it.
hairsothick
Black and Magical
8 months post
Foxglove
A drop of golden sun
Okay ladies, here's a quick re-cap before I head to bed about the Maxwell concert. First off, I drove 2 hrs to and from the concert because I was coming from school and YES the show was worth it! Common killed along with Maxwell (which goes without saying). Ladies he IS back.
But ahem, to some hair-related details...at one point, he was like "yall been holding me down since I had the big, nappy afro and I love yall for that....its a lil bit shorter now, but its still nappy -laughs sexily-" :lovedrool:
THEN! He did this little segment where he described a night with one of us ladies (lol) and im telling yall my legs was shaking! It's not a game lol.
Oh, and um yes, back on topic, im still transitioning blah blah blah
blksndrlla
Well-Known Member
Hey I was wondering about that? Do you long-termers feel that the transition gets easier as you gain more natural hair to your relaxed hair?
I don't find it easier, but that's just me... I think it would if I hadn't been doing mini-chops all of last year...so, this year I'm just letting it grow. That way i'll have long braid-outs. My hair is at an odd length. it's b/w CBL and APL w/ 15 months of new growth...so yeah.
goodmorningruby
Well-Known Member
Subscribing! Considering transitioning after stretch is over!
Chromia
Well-Known Member
I feel like it's easier now, but I don't think it's because I have more natural hair. The reasons it's easier for me are 1) I found great detangling products (Tresemme conditioners and Silk Elements Olive Treatment) and 2) I've gotten better at doing flat twists for my twistout.Hey I was wondering about that? Do you long-termers feel that the transition gets easier as you gain more natural hair to your relaxed hair?
Foxglove
A drop of golden sun
What hard protein treatment is stronger than aphogee 2 step? I've done a form pf protein treatment every week for the last month (aphogee 2 step, cherry lola treatment which has yogurt and braggs amino acids and baking soda)
I'm still getting breakage
What is stronger than the aphogee 2 step bc I think that's the strongest protein treatment I have. Or should I continue doing a protein treatment weekly until the breakage stops?
I'm still getting breakage
What is stronger than the aphogee 2 step bc I think that's the strongest protein treatment I have. Or should I continue doing a protein treatment weekly until the breakage stops?
pmichael52172
Well-Known Member
Are you sure you are getting TOO much protein. Too much can cause breakage too. That's how I lost my temple areas and sides. I'm actually hesitant to give you a stronger protein product (not knowing your hair history) so I'll just alert you to make sure you're not getting too much.
ETA: 11 months post! 4 weeks will fly by and I'll be celebrating one year! :woohoo2:
ETA: 11 months post! 4 weeks will fly by and I'll be celebrating one year! :woohoo2:
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Foxglove
A drop of golden sun
I also do a moisture DC twice a week (aussie deeeeep 3 min, KBB DC or Pantene RnN mask or a mixture)
ETA you BC'ed?
pmichael52172
Well-Known Member
Oh okay, but even though you're moisturizing often still watch that protein. Especially if you're natural or transitioning.
No I haven't BC'ed, I'm just snipping away a little at a time. Trying to keep as much length as possible.
No I haven't BC'ed, I'm just snipping away a little at a time. Trying to keep as much length as possible.
PeanutButterandHoney
New Member
What yall doing with your hair this weekend?
Bun Mistress
Well-Known Member
I did a henna treatment over night, clarified (probably shouldnt have the front of my hair reall didn't apreciate it
). coconit milk/honey/nurish spa soak then rinsed, Dc'd with Jessiecurl weekly treatment, and now I'm under the dryer. I decided this morning to try a pony tail roller set (it's my first one). I used to rolleset twice a week before month four hit and it was too hard to section and comb. So Im going see f this can get me through the winter.
jaded_faerie
Well-Known Member
I took out my single braids and this weekend I will be looking for new wig to rock till November
Black Hoya Chick
New Member
bunning. thats all i do.
blksndrlla
Well-Known Member
Some people's hair doesn't like the two-step. I know some people respond better to the 2-minute or either the Joico K-pak...
Are you sure it is protein? I saw that you are DCing too...are your strands crunchy or mushy... it just seems like a lot of protein not to be responding. It could be the way you are detangling...what you are detangling with...etc...
Foxglove
A drop of golden sun
They're not mushy or crunchy
The strands feel fine, it's just when I do any style that requires second day hair
I can't wrap to save my life so I put my hair in a loose pony and when I have to comb it back in the morning I get broken pieces
You could be right, maybe it's what I'm combing with
vainღ♥♡jane
ღ♥♡honey chile♡♥ღ
omg my chi broke, and i couldn't exchange. i'm feeling kind of scared now. i have tried wet transition styles before, but i had so many tangles and breakage. i sort of feel pressured to just give in and bc now. i will give myself until december to see if i can work with the two textures without my flatiron. if i can't, then i will be chopping early, even though i hate short stupid hair and i'm not as pretty with it.
Bun Mistress
Well-Known Member
I did My first ponytail roller set and this will be a keeper for the winter. I did blow out the roots (they weren't dry). I want to try a better detangling conditioner. Thinking silicon mix after the DC. Any thoughts?
-PYT
New Member
How many months post are you again? Have you flat-ironed this whole transition? I just used a CHI las night and im in love fa real...I feel like using heat more often now
but mostly I've been bunning a lot lately...this natural hair is getting strong against the flimsy relaxed strands!PeanutButterandHoney
New Member
I got the BC itch today. Almost went to town and got some shears but I turned around. I purposely keep my scissors in my car for that reason.
I am going to do the McDonald's straw twist and Curl method. I hope it turns out good!
I am going to do the McDonald's straw twist and Curl method. I hope it turns out good!
Foxglove
A drop of golden sun
How many months post are you?
Ltown
Greyland
Ltown
Greyland
Ladies, please go see Blackbarbies transition progress 2 years and 8 months.
http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=408158
http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=408158
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