New *2009* Transitioners Support Thread!

I have been reading this site for months and I finally subscribed....i wasn't being cheap, I forgot my paypal password..:D
I am almost 7 months relaxer. I have about 5-6 inches of NG and about 1-2 inches of relaxed ends left. I started from a short hair cut (asymmetrical bob). I have been trimming it myself mostly cause I hate the ends sticking out of my RCF (rockn curly fro). I want to go have the final BC done, but I am sort of scared they will cut some of my NG.

Who will do you ladies BC?

Right now my Regi is:

Cowash
Detangle
Mositurize
Seal
and then rock my fro. Will be getting corn rolls for the next 2-3 weeks though.

Anyway so excited to be here!
 
Foufie said:
I have been reading this site for months and I finally subscribed....i wasn't being cheap, I forgot my paypal password..:D
I am almost 7 months relaxer. I have about 5-6 inches of NG and about 1-2 inches of relaxed ends left. I started from a short hair cut (asymmetrical bob). I have been trimming it myself mostly cause I hate the ends sticking out of my RCF (rockn curly fro). I want to go have the final BC done, but I am sort of scared they will cut some of my NG.

Who will do you ladies BC?

Right now my Regi is:

Cowash
Detangle
Mositurize
Seal
and then rock my fro. Will be getting corn rolls for the next 2-3 weeks though.

Anyway so excited to be here!
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:welcome4:
 
Foufie said:
I have been reading this site for months and I finally subscribed....i wasn't being cheap, I forgot my paypal password..:D
I am almost 7 months relaxer. I have about 5-6 inches of NG and about 1-2 inches of relaxed ends left. I started from a short hair cut (asymmetrical bob). I have been trimming it myself mostly cause I hate the ends sticking out of my RCF (rockn curly fro). I want to go have the final BC done, but I am sort of scared they will cut some of my NG.

Who will do you ladies BC?

Right now my Regi is:

Cowash
Detangle
Mositurize
Seal
and then rock my fro. Will be getting corn rolls for the next 2-3 weeks though.

Anyway so excited to be here!
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My SO and I will cut my hair together...Depending how it ends up I will get it shaped later, but it is too emotional for me to share with some random stylist...that's just me.
 
blksndrlla said:
My SO and I will cut my hair together...Depending how it ends up I will get it shaped later, but it is too emotional for me to share with some random stylist...that's just me.
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That's what I think I want to do as well. Have me and DH grab the scissors and just do it! :yep: That way I can ensure that nothing that I don't want cut off won't be cut off.:lachen:
 
I'm still holding on. For those that don't have siggies turned on, I'm a little over 23 months post. I've decided to keep my hair straight for the fall/winter.

My boo took this pic earlier for me. I've made the decision to maintain somewhere between BSL and MBL hair.
 

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I did a rollerset, airdried, and flat iron my roots. My hair looks lovely. :rolleyes: I'm currently 11 weeks post. I sooooo badly want the long, thick and healthy hair that comes with being natural. I'm also trying to give up makeup. We'll see how that turns out.

I'm still gloating over Oprah's, Leobody's and Longhairdontcare's natural locks. :lick:
 
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Thanks Chromia. This is going to take some getting use to and patience on my part but I plan to sick with it.

Chromia said:
^^^I think one place to start is to think about styles you want to wear - buns, twistouts, twists, etc. Or maybe you'll want to rollerset, flat iron, or something else.

Just remember to be extra gentle when detangling, especially at the line of demarcation. If you haven't already found a conditioner you like, you can try different ones to see which works best for you.
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Eisani said:
I'm still holding on. For those that don't have siggies turned on, I'm a little over 23 months post. I've decided to keep my hair straight for the fall/winter.

My boo took this pic earlier for me. I've made the decision to maintain somewhere between BSL and MBL hair.
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I think I will keep my hair straight throughout the winter too.

How long would you say your natural hair is? I wanna stay at BSL too and i am wondering how long should I anticipate transitioning. How long was your hair when it was long enough to put in a ponytail?
 
ZeeOl'Lady said:
I think I will keep my hair straight throughout the winter too.

How long would you say your natural hair is? I wanna stay at BSL too and i am wondering how long should I anticipate transitioning. How long was your hair when it was long enough to put in a ponytail?
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My natural hair is just past APL @ this point. I started transitioning when I was BSL so my hair has always been long enough for a ponytail. My hair grew to just touching WL, but it was just too much for me so I had it cut to BSL back in May and I've been maintaining that length since then. I won't go past MBL, at least not for a while.
 
Congratulations Eisani, Mummysgirl and Itown for reaching your milestones. This is definitely motivating!!!
 
Eisani said:
My natural hair is just past APL @ this point. I started transitioning when I was BSL so my hair has always been long enough for a ponytail. My hair grew to just touching WL, but it was just too much for me so I had it cut to BSL back in May and I've been maintaining that length since then. I won't go past MBL, at least not for a while.
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thank you for your reply!

Sorry for ll the questions, but how long into your transition where you able to put your natural hair in a ponytail?
 
ZeeOl'Lady said:
thank you for your reply!

Sorry for ll the questions, but how long into your transition where you able to put your natural hair in a ponytail?
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Maybe I'm misunderstanding the question, but I was workin with bsl hair when I started to transition so I was never UNable to wear my hair in a ponytail. If you mean the actual natural hair, not including the previously relaxed hair, I'm not really sure. Since my hair was already a decent length I didn't (don't) pay attention to the natural vs relaxed parts of my hair when I was (am) doing a pony or bun.
 
Originally posted by Eisani
Long time no see! How are you coming along?
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I am now at 15mos and I am at aprox APL after a recent 1.5 inch trim. I am washing or co-washing weekly, wearing protective styles, using henna and ayurvedic oils and products that increase moisture retention and manageability. I am taking it one day at a time and praying for continued patience in this journey. I will say to all, it gets better as time passes and you know what products are best for your hair. I would love to get pass 23 mos!!! :)
 
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I'm putting braids in soon
Every time I wash my hair I tuck my relaxed ends away and see what I would look like if I BC'ed
I really want to make it to at least 18 months so I have to save my hair from myself lol

Here's a pic. I tried getting as many relaxed ends out of the way as possible
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Same here... 18 months minimum! You have A LOT of growth and your hair's so thick, love it!

:lachen:@ the sunglasses & lips!
Ekaette said:
I'm putting braids in soon
Every time I wash my hair I tuck my relaxed ends away and see what I would look like if I BC'ed
I really want to make it to at least 18 months so I have to save my hair from myself lol

Here's a pic. I tried getting as many relaxed ends out of the way as possible
DSC05818-1.jpg
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