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I took out some of my braids today and for me to be 24 weeks post, I was expecting more NG then what I actually have.:sad: It looks like I have about 2 inches of NG. I guess I have to try a growth aid.
 
If its any consolation, I read on this site that hair grows at different rates on one head, maybe once all of it has been taken out you might be surprised. :yep:Good luck Ms Platinum.
 
yeah I totally agree with scaredcurled, Platinum. You are right behind me in this transition and I think I only have about 2 inches. Don't focus so much on growth, though, because even when we dont know it our hair is growing. Just at its own pace :yep: I'm sure it won't seem like a lot of newgrowth to us til we hit 9 months or so.

OH! and keep it up vain jane! no sad faces lol. I might go cop a GVP ceramic iron this week. we'll see...
 
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Thanks Platinum, I feel like I'm officially part of the group now:grin:. I can't wait to get back to where I was before I relaxed yet again. This will be my THIRD BC. I was BSL.....now I'm starting all over again. At this point I have appr 2inches of NG.
 
Just introducing myself to the thread! My last touch up was July 29, 2009. Right now I'm trying to see how far I can go because I had the strongest itch to relax yesterday. My hair broke off in one side in the back due to my stylist not neutralizing properly. I told myself either I'm gonna transition, or learn to do my own relaxers. Well, when I got the urge to relax yesterday, I looked up all the self relax threads and I just knew I could not do it :drunk:. Too complicated for my life lol.

Anyhoo, true story, I made the decision to transition for 2 reasons. 1- I sold my Sedu and repurchased a CHI. My CHI gets at my NG sooo much better. My CHI has really helped me to stretch. And 2 - I was crying my eyes out a few weeks ago and my NG reverted from the tears and I thought it was so beautiful. Me being a fool, I'm red-eyed and playing in my NG:lachen::lachen::lachen:

So yeah, I just wanted to tell my story and formally introduce myself to this thread. I have a feeling just based on how my hair feels on wash day that I'm gonna have to invest in a good conditioner for detangling (I'm thinking Trader Joe's con).....
 
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Platinum said:
I took out some of my braids today and for me to be 24 weeks post, I was expecting more NG then what I actually have.:sad: It looks like I have about 2 inches of NG. I guess I have to try a growth aid.
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I felt the same way a few months into my transition but now I think it's growing at a decent rate. Give it time and you'll probably find that your hair is growing at a good rate too. As scaredcurled said, some sections might be growing faster than others.
 
For the past two days I've been thinking of bc'ing. I won't I just want to be natural already. As soon as I can pull my natural hair into a pony it's on. I was also thinking I am doing a terrible job of documenting this transition. I'm just lazy :giggle:.
 
Welcome everyone!!! and Shtow, you're only feeding my urge to straighten my hair. keep it coming! :dizzy:

oh, and you must have been laying down crying? lol just guessing
 
Thanks ltown.

Welcome Shtow........Yes, I think some good conitioner that works for YOUR hair will be in order. Makes your hair more manegable in relation to the two textures and it also softens it. I'm a 4a....I know this cause this is my 3rd time transitioning and after I was and condition I can comb my hair with a small comb easily after detangling, not a nightmare at all.
 
Platinum said:
I took out some of my braids today and for me to be 24 weeks post, I was expecting more NG then what I actually have.:sad: It looks like I have about 2 inches of NG. I guess I have to try a growth aid.
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I tripped over my growth for a while, but when I quit it seemed to be growing. What I really think is my hair doesn't grow much during certain months and other months it is like wild fire. Overall, I don't have a TON of newgrowth for as long as I have been going, but hey...why trip over growth rate. Not too much to do in that area...just make sure you have the healthiest ng possible!

Welcome to all the new transitioners!!!
 
blksndrlla said:
I tripped over my growth for a while, but when I quit it seemed to be growing. What I really think is my hair doesn't grow much during certain months and other months it is like wild fire. Overall, I don't have a TON of newgrowth for as long as I have been going, but hey...why trip over growth rate. Not too much to do in that area...just make sure you have the healthiest ng possible!

Welcome to all the new transitioners!!!
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You are absolutely right, I notice that my hair grows at different rates throught out the year, so if it's slow right now, you may notice an increased growth rate at a later time.
 
-PYT said:
Welcome everyone!!! and Shtow, you're only feeding my urge to straighten my hair. keep it coming! :dizzy:

oh, and you must have been laying down crying? lol just guessing
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Yes I was laying down crying...well... I was all over the place too. LOL You know it was an Oscar worthy scene when all my roots reverted (not just the front)!
And yes, I love my CHI. I straightened on Saturday and my roots look relaxer straight. Hopefully I can make it thru the week without reversion. The thing I like about the CHI as opposed to other relaxers is it really gets to the NG :yep:
 
Welcome new transitioners!

So, my TnC came out like poop.. yuck.. never again.

I resisted the urge to BC and I am back in a bun with a braid going across the front (Traycee hair style)

I am kinda ready to be natural but I am aiming for pony tail length. I just can't do the short hair ya know?

Only two weeks until I get braids. I got the HH LTR leave in and OMG... so divine!!!!
 
Neek-a-Nator said:
Thanks ltown.

Welcome Shtow........Yes, I think some good conitioner that works for YOUR hair will be in order. Makes your hair more manegable in relation to the two textures and it also softens it. I'm a 4a....I know this cause this is my 3rd time transitioning and after I was and condition I can comb my hair with a small comb easily after detangling, not a nightmare at all.
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Thank You for the welcome! You are so right. The line of demarcation is no joke and in need of TLC...
 
I updated my Fotki!

Also - I know detangling is a big deal for all transitoners - esp when it comes to babying that line of demarcation. Lately, I picked up a bottle of Amla Oil from my local Indian/Asian Market and it works miracles. I spray my hair a bit to dampen, massage in the oil, and let it sit. I makes my hair super fluffy and soft - has a distinct odor, but that rinses clean. I do it as a prepoo then detangle and section my hair before I hope in the shower.
 
How's everyone doing with their transition?

The picture in my siggy was taken today. I currently have about 1/2 inch of relaxed hair left (on the sides / front). The next time I wash my hair, I'll probably use my own shears to snip the remaining relaxed ends.

I'm very happy with my current length (when it's straightened). Right now, my length goal is bra strap length (when straightened). It looks like I'm a little below arm pit length now.
 
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How's everyone doing with their transition?

The picture in my siggy was taken today. I currently have about 1/2 inch of relaxed hair left (on the sides / front). The next time I wash my hair, I'll probably use my own shears to snip the remaining relaxed ends.

I'm very happy with my current length (when it's straightened). Right now, my length goal is bra strap length (when straightened). It looks like I'm a little below arm pit length now.
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Your hair is pretty!:yep:
 
Shay72 said:
For the past two days I've been thinking of bc'ing. I won't I just want to be natural already. As soon as I can pull my natural hair into a pony it's on. I was also thinking I am doing a terrible job of documenting this transition. I'm just lazy :giggle:.
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Do you have a detangle spray to make the ng manageable? It getting cold so hide your hair and you won't think about bc.
 
ltown said:
Do you have a detangle spray to make the ng manageable? It getting cold so hide your hair and you won't think about bc.
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That is something I am working on right now. So far I like Afroveda's Ginseng Detangler and Hairveda's Hydrasilica. I will be trying Qhemet's Cocoa Detangling Ghee today. I like to have 2-3 products in each category that way if you run out you have backups.
 
Allandra said:
How's everyone doing with their transition?

The picture in my siggy was taken today. I currently have about 1/2 inch of relaxed hair left (on the sides / front). The next time I wash my hair, I'll probably use my own shears to snip the remaining relaxed ends.

I'm very happy with my current length (when it's straightened). Right now, my length goal is bra strap length (when straightened). It looks like I'm a little below arm pit length now.
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10 months and counting. I'm wearing braidouts right now and only straighten maybe monthly or for special occassions. My major issue is dry roots (maybe my hair doesn't like airdrying) and detangling the crown area.

I'm trying to make it to 2 years like you Allandra. :yep:
 
:wallbash:You are soo right. I thought it was just me. I tried the detangling with conditioner. HORRIBLE! I loose soo much hair! And its my relaxed hair thats the problem. In the middle of my head, it knots up and tangles. I am going to try detangle FIRST to get those shed hairs out. Hopefully this works better. Because detangling after is a nightmare for me.

TRANZ4LAST said:
I am going to sound contrary here.But I must tell my truth
I think the best way for one definitely depends on the individual hair . My ng is very fine and really dense, with straight relaxed ends. Long layered MBL. about 5mos. post.

I apply oil like grapeseed, vatika, etc and very gently detangle in small sections.Sometimes I'll put a cap on and sit under the dryer for 15 min first. I start with my fingers and use a seamless comb on each section braid in sections to wash. This gets my shed hair out and keeps hair on my head .

The relaxed hair wants to tangle like cobwebs when wet, so loose hair wet is out for me.The detangled relaxed hair tangles right back up.Demarcation line to ends will be a problem.
I wash/dc in those braids secured with barettes. Time consuming but works for me.
I can easily detangle sections post dc to put rollers in doing it this way.And I don't lose my mind.

I tried the detangling under the shower head with jilbere comb- I lost a lot of hair in the process with my hair in its weakest state, and I can't fully detangle, so it leads to ferocious tangling and knotting of the relaxed hair.

I can't detangle the relaxed hair soaked in conditioner, again relaxed hair in its weakest state. Before I can get it detangled it turns mushy.

HTH and wanted to demonstrate that what works for everyone is different.
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