New *2009* Transitioners Support Thread!
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beans4reezy
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Ok, Beans4Reezy here...checking in at 21 weeks post. Can somebody, PLEASE HELP WITH THE TANGLES!! I can't even put a wide tooth comb through my hair without my relaxed ends tangling with the NG...please post some suggestions before I BC!!!
YummyC
New Member
What kind of products are you using? How are you detangling the hair ( wet/dry ? in the shower..)
I use Paul Mitchell "The Conditioner" its a blue liquid and it is the truth. I detangle VERY gently from tips to root in small sections. I use the Qhemet honey cream leave in as well sometimes. That's what helped me.....
trinidarkie1
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I am so surprised! This is what I get for being a 'know it all' 
I am having really bad tangles, and I have been in denial, I keep blaming the comb, but my God, it's rough! I have tried using conditioner but then my hair gets weighed down and I have breakage, and I've tried Glycerin and water and my hair doesn't budge! I've seen a few rooted strands come out and the difference in texture is amazing, my natural hair looks like a small spring then the relaxed hair is all straight.
I'm going to have to suck it up and get my hair braided soon, because I can't do this any more.
I am having really bad tangles, and I have been in denial, I keep blaming the comb, but my God, it's rough! I have tried using conditioner but then my hair gets weighed down and I have breakage, and I've tried Glycerin and water and my hair doesn't budge! I've seen a few rooted strands come out and the difference in texture is amazing, my natural hair looks like a small spring then the relaxed hair is all straight.
I'm going to have to suck it up and get my hair braided soon, because I can't do this any more.
beans4reezy
Well-Known Member
I am still looking for a staple moisturizer..but for now, I am using Hairveda Shea butter and sealing with castor oil. I detangle on dry hair-- my issue is, at night, I part my hair an apply MT and Bee Mine, then moisturize and seal. But parting my hair is becoming more and more of a struggle with all this NG. I know I should be detangling my hair wet...but what about the days when I simply need to get something on my scalp. Who would have known transitioning would be this difficult? It is a blessing though...our different hair keeps life interesting and makes our end reward all the more sweet!
beans4reezy
Well-Known Member
I am so surprised! This is what I get for being a 'know it all'
I am having really bad tangles, and I have been in denial, I keep blaming the comb, but my God, it's rough! I have tried using conditioner but then my hair gets weighed down and I have breakage, and I've tried Glycerin and water and my hair doesn't budge! I've seen a few rooted strands come out and the difference in texture is amazing, my natural hair looks like a small spring then the relaxed hair is all straight.
I'm going to have to suck it up and get my hair braided soon, because I can't do this any more.
Trinie, I REALLY, REALLY, REAAAAAAAALLLLLLYYY DID NOT want to get braids because of my thin hair line. But I don't know if I can take it anymore-- I may just have to at the sixth month mark. I will give myself three more weeks before I break-- but I will be sooooo disappointed
-- I did not want to transition with braids...but right now, what are alternatives??
camilla
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WOW I TRIED BEFORE AND WILL TRY AGAIN I HOPE YOU DONT MIND ME STALKING YOUR FOTKI
BECAUSE I NEED HELP I BO TO 20 WEEKS THEN RELAXED
I COUD HAVE BEEN DOING MY BC HALL YPU LONG TERM TANSITIONERS PLEASE GET AT ME I WILL TRY TO GO TO 20 WEEKS AGAIN THEN BRAID UNTIL SUMMER
camilla
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I just wanted to pop in and say good luck to all the 2009 transitioners.
GIMMIE THOSE CURLS
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LOVE IT
trinidarkie1
New Member
Trinie, I REALLY, REALLY, REAAAAAAAALLLLLLYYY DID NOT want to get braids because of my thin hair line. But I don't know if I can take it anymore-- I may just have to at the sixth month mark. I will give myself three more weeks before I break-- but I will be sooooo disappointed
I don't want to get a think hair line either, but I don't see any alternative.
mightycute912
New Member
I am trying to make is as well, this is crazy. I got my last relaxer on 9/7/08, so I am almost 4 months post relaxer. I was used to stretching 3 months between each relaxer, so I am past my normal relaxing schedule. I realize that transitioning on my own is quite difficult. I am going to get reinforcement and start getting my hair done by an experienced natural hair care professional at minimum bi-weekly to keep focus on my goal until I can chop off the relaxed hair. I have done a mini chop in a fit of rage with my last relaxer which is my siggy pic. I went from BSL to SL. I think I can make it, even though I do have non-supportive family members. Saying how I had "bad hair". I have been getting relaxers since the age 5. My mother never gave me a choice, so I am interested in seeing what was so difficult about my hair. This is a new chapter in my life. YAY!
I use to struggle with tangles like crazy but I found that using Kinky Curly Knot Today Leave In has allowed detangling to be alot less stressful and breakage has come down too. But remember you still have to be gentle with your hair. I also uped my DC to once a week for a full 30 minutes with Aphogee 2 min mixed with a moisturizing conditioner to combat over breakage and make my hair stronger. And its working!
DaRealist
New Member
I'm going to have to try the Knot Today Leave in because tangles are what puts me close to relaxing as well.
I carefully detangle with my hands, but it takes so long
I mean I have patience, but dang!
trinidarkie1
New Member
Hello Again ladies! I was able to deal with the knotted and hard to comb roots that I have been avoiding like the plague. I am now 7 months past my relaxer heading to 8, I will make a year by the summer time. I used LOTS of Glycerin and applied Mimosa Hair Honey on my roots and I took my time and combed my hair out.The middle of my hair is gone, all my relaxed hair is GONE, I just have new growth and some stragglers. It's so sad to see the state of my head, this makes me want to do the big chop even more, but the front of my hair hasn't grown out as much as the back and middle have. I don't want to look crazy.
I'm anxious about getting my hair trimmed and braided, hopefully I can afford to do it this weekend.
I'm anxious about getting my hair trimmed and braided, hopefully I can afford to do it this weekend.
SUPER SWEET
Well-Known Member
I know it's tough ladies but if you can make to it. Once I got past 9 months it seems like you can push forward.I am about 15months post and have been doing chops along. My relaxer had me fooled about what my natural hair was going to be
The only way I have been able to make it this far is because of the following.
The key to combating new growth is moisture! I learned the hardway and had breakage in the middle of my head the roughest part.And it always has been a tough place.
Products:
I used Etae' carmel(pre-poo) treatment 4 times before I saw any diffrence in my hair. That was 2 bottles total.
Creamy conditioner(we use sally sleek look conditioner or moisture by tressmee)
Extra Virgin Coconut oil..healthfood store will have it
Oil by Etae or favorite
aprghee 2 min
Anti snap ( sally version)
Chi silkinfusion(we use sally's version cheaper)
Sabino moisture block
Jilebre big comb is a must when rinsing conditioner.
1.Pre-poo Etae carmel treatment
2. Must be a moisture shampoo ( redken butter, smooth down, or aproghee)
3.Most important (mix creamy conditioner, coconut oil, fav oil) let sit 45 with heatcap or steam treatment then 2 Min by Aproghee
4.Rinse cool water
5. Anti snap and Chi fusion
6. air dry in braids
7.Sabino moisture block
8 flat iron or slick bacl
The only way I have been able to make it this far is because of the following.
The key to combating new growth is moisture! I learned the hardway and had breakage in the middle of my head the roughest part.And it always has been a tough place.
Products:
I used Etae' carmel(pre-poo) treatment 4 times before I saw any diffrence in my hair.
That was 2 bottles total. Creamy conditioner(we use sally sleek look conditioner or moisture by tressmee)
Extra Virgin Coconut oil..healthfood store will have it
Oil by Etae or favorite
aprghee 2 min
Anti snap ( sally version)
Chi silkinfusion(we use sally's version cheaper)
Sabino moisture block
Jilebre big comb is a must when rinsing conditioner.
1.Pre-poo Etae carmel treatment
2. Must be a moisture shampoo ( redken butter, smooth down, or aproghee)
3.Most important (mix creamy conditioner, coconut oil, fav oil) let sit 45 with heatcap or steam treatment then 2 Min by Aproghee
4.Rinse cool water
5. Anti snap and Chi fusion
6. air dry in braids
7.Sabino moisture block
8 flat iron or slick bacl
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I'll be 14 mos on the 13th and The Anti Snap has been a life saver!! I got a good deal on the Redken @ Trade Secret (coupon) and OMG...it helps me detangle w/o a bunch of hair loss. My new growth isn't the problem, it's trying to keep these 3" or so of texlaxed ends happy that's been a struggle. I'm aiming for about 18 mos, but we'll see what happens...I know it's tough ladies but if you can make to it. Once I got past 9 months it seems like you can push forward.I am about 15months post and have been doing chops along. My relaxer had me fooled about what my natural hair was going to be
The only way I have been able to make it this far is because of the following.
The key to combating new growth is moisture! I learned the hardway and had breakage in the middle of my head the roughest part.And it always has been a tough place.
Products:
I used Etae' carmel(pre-poo) treatment 4 times before I saw any diffrence in my hair.
Creamy conditioner(we use sally sleek look conditioner or moisture by tressmee)
Extra Virgin Coconut oil..healthfood store will have it
Oil by Etae or favorite
aprghee 2 min
Anti snap ( sally version)
Chi silkinfusion(we use sally's version cheaper)
Sabino moisture block
Jilebre big comb is a must when rinsing conditioner.
1.Pre-poo Etae carmel treatment
2. Must be a moisture shampoo ( redken butter, smooth down, or aproghee)
3.Most important (mix creamy conditioner, coconut oil, fav oil) let sit 45 with heatcap or steam treatment then 2 Min by Aproghee
4.Rinse cool water
5. Anti snap and Chi fusion
6. air dry in braids
7.Sabino moisture block
8 flat iron or slick bacl
trinidarkie1
New Member
I know it's tough ladies but if you can make to it. Once I got past 9 months it seems like you can push forward.I am about 15months post and have been doing chops along. My relaxer had me fooled about what my natural hair was going to be
The only way I have been able to make it this far is because of the following.
The key to combating new growth is moisture! I learned the hardway and had breakage in the middle of my head the roughest part.And it always has been a tough place.
Products:
I used Etae' carmel(pre-poo) treatment 4 times before I saw any diffrence in my hair.
Creamy conditioner(we use sally sleek look conditioner or moisture by tressmee)
Extra Virgin Coconut oil..healthfood store will have it
Oil by Etae or favorite
aprghee 2 min
Anti snap ( sally version)
Chi silkinfusion(we use sally's version cheaper)
Sabino moisture block
Jilebre big comb is a must when rinsing conditioner.
1.Pre-poo Etae carmel treatment
2. Must be a moisture shampoo ( redken butter, smooth down, or aproghee)
3.Most important (mix creamy conditioner, coconut oil, fav oil) let sit 45 with heatcap or steam treatment then 2 Min by Aproghee
4.Rinse cool water
5. Anti snap and Chi fusion
6. air dry in braids
7.Sabino moisture block
8 flat iron or slick bacl
Thanks for this post Mysweetevie! I have never heard of Anti-Snap. Will check out Sally's this weekend!
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Just checking in... i think that my last relaxer was in May 2008 but it could have been in in June 2008. I'm wigging it out for now b/c the relaxed ends are just not working with me so I decided to sport flat twists under the wig... It's been working out ok. I'm about a week into it and it's great not doing my hair in the morning. I still moisturize and apply MT at night though I'm not seeing much growth well I can't say that b/c I try not to even look at my hair or gauge the growth b/c I was becoming obsessed. So this transitioner is pretty happy eventhough I dream of relaxing ever once in a while but to get over those urges I just stalk so of the 4a/b natural waist length fotkis and dream... it feels like it will take me forever to get to APL nevermind waist length.... wow I'm a little chatty today sorry about the long post
natural2be
New Member
I am a new transitioner, last relaxer was Nov. 22nd so I am only 7 weeks post and almost a whole two months. I've tried transitioning before and made it up to 5 months without having the knowledge that I have now. Hoping to have a little bit more of a smoother ride this time around. No matter what, I am ready for this journey.
I did my first co-wash last night and if left my hair supersoft. Loves it!
Congratulations to all of the new transitioners and all of the vets.
I've tried transitioning before and made it up to 5 months without having the knowledge that I have now. Hoping to have a little bit more of a smoother ride this time around. No matter what, I am ready for this journey. I did my first co-wash last night and if left my hair supersoft. Loves it!
Congratulations to all of the new transitioners and all of the vets.
Best wishes to you and your hair! HHG.I am a new transitioner, last relaxer was Nov. 22nd so I am only 7 weeks post and almost a whole two months.
I did my first co-wash last night and if left my hair supersoft. Loves it!
Congratulations to all of the new transitioners and all of the vets.
beans4reezy
Well-Known Member
Wait, so you are bald in the middle of your head?? I'll have to think twice about transitioning if I can going to lose that much hair
trinidarkie1
New Member
Wait, so you are bald in the middle of your head?? I'll have to think twice about transitioning if I can going to lose that much hair
No I am not bald in the middle of my head. The crown of my head (on top) is very thin, so it's not growing as fast.
The back, middle, (My head is shaped like a square) has broken off, so there is only new growth in the middle which is about 4 inches. I think that's from not taking proper care of my hair; sleeping on it without wearing a scarf or bonnet, not combing it out properly.
beans4reezy
Well-Known Member
Ohhhhh I see! Thanks for the clarification Trinie! LOL
mightycute912
New Member
My four month transition anniversary. I went to Too Groovy to celebrate. The services were expensive, but well worth it. I realize I can't transition successfully on my own, so I got help. Danny did my hair (at the Midtown location) and these are the results:
This is her bf by the way, I had to post for her because her computer having technical difficulties --- is hair really this serious though ladies? Cause im the one stuck buying mighty's hair products. But If so, at least there's a lot of dedication here after the little skim I did of this thread. Good luck to you all
This is her bf by the way, I had to post for her because her computer having technical difficulties --- is hair really this serious though ladies? Cause im the one stuck buying mighty's hair products. But If so, at least there's a lot of dedication here after the little skim I did of this thread. Good luck to you all
Rei
New Member
Well, after 14 months, I have BC'd. It was quite by accident, I just got sick of seeing the little wispy ends, and meant to only cut off a bit, but ended up cutting all the ends off! 
Now officially natural! I hope that with the knowledge I've learned on this board about natural hair that I will be able to handle it!
Now officially natural! I hope that with the knowledge I've learned on this board about natural hair that I will be able to handle it! RavenMaven
Active Member
I am transitioning too. I'm gonna need this thread. In fact, I am getting braids today!
Congrats!! We wanna see picsWell, after 14 months, I have BC'd. It was quite by accident, I just got sick of seeing the little wispy ends, and meant to only cut off a bit, but ended up cutting all the ends off!
!!! I was looking @ my ends last night like hmmm....Similar threads
