New *2009* Transitioners Support Thread!

[Foxglove]

26 weeks post!

Awesoooome you're almost at 6 months!

 

[peachykeen843]

Hi everyone! I, too, am tranisitioning! Yeeeaaaaaa! I haven't had a relaxer for about four and a half months. So far it has been fairly easy, but I feel it may become harder as time continues (as far as hairstyles goes). My decision to do this is because I wanted something new. I've had many hairstyles, except for dreads and bald, and felt it was time to go natural for the sake of my hair, as well as my sanity. I've ordered Mega-Tek, suggestion from other post, because I have breakage at the top of my hair, due to stress. I look forward to tips and encouragement from everyone. I'm extremely new to this and not familiar with all the terminology that's used, so if anyone can tell me where to go so I can understand everyone better,I'd appreciate that. i.e., 4a.

Oh! I'm looking at transitioning for about 2 years, is this harder than doing the BC in 1 year?

 

[ChristmasCarol]

Peachykeen! There's a newbie handbook that helps alot. Also, if you type in "acronyms" in the search, there are threads that let you know what they mean.

 

[Black Hoya Chick]

19 months! woooooooooooooo!

 

[Ltown]

Welcome new transitioner!

 

[Allandra]

I'll be at 104 weeks (2 YEARS) tomorrow. I plan on washing my hair this weekend and snipping off the remainder of the relaxed hair (about 1/2 inch). This has been such an exciting journey for me.

 

[Ltown]

I'll be at 104 weeks (2 YEARS) tomorrow. I plan on washing my hair this weekend and snipping off the remainder of the relaxed hair (about 1/2 inch). This has been such an exciting journey for me.

Great I know it will feel good have you narrow down your products for natural hair yet?

 

[Allandra]

Great I know it will feel good have you narrow down your products for natural hair yet?

I'm still using Giovanni products, SheScentIt.com products, Carol's Daughter products and my good ole Sabino Moisture Block. I've been using these for a while now.

 

[blksndrlla]

I was so excited that I had hair that lasted more than 1 day...I had small twists in for a week. I rolled the ends with satin rollers...the ones with the wire. I took out the twists tonight...This is the result...

 

[vainღ♥♡jane]

i finally flat ironed my hair and i feel great.​

 

[vainღ♥♡jane]

Is there a particular reason why you aren't using it?

it broke =[ i finally picked up a new one though and i feel much better. i am a heat addict.​

 

[Ltown]

I was so excited that I had hair that lasted more than 1 day...I had small twists in for a week. I rolled the ends with satin rollers...the ones with the wire. I took out the twists tonight...This is the result...

It came out cute, I have those roller and need to try that out. I still don't like my twistout.

 

[Shay72]

I'll be at 104 weeks (2 YEARS) tomorrow. I plan on washing my hair this weekend and snipping off the remainder of the relaxed hair (about 1/2 inch). This has been such an exciting journey for me.

Congrats! I can't wait to see pics.

I was so excited that I had hair that lasted more than 1 day...I had small twists in for a week. I rolled the ends with satin rollers...the ones with the wire. I took out the twists tonight...This is the result...

Really cute!

 

[MummysGirl]

This is soooo beautiful!!!!! Did you do small flat twists or single twists?

I was so excited that I had hair that lasted more than 1 day...I had small twists in for a week. I rolled the ends with satin rollers...the ones with the wire. I took out the twists tonight...This is the result...

 

[MummysGirl]

Almost 4 months post already? Your transition seems to be flying by (to me)!

Congrats! I can't wait to see pics.



Really cute!

 

[Bublin]

I have good news re detangling.

From my previous experience, detangling with lots of new growth was such a nightmare i just BC leaving a tiny afro.

This time round i am determined to go for as long as possible....i'm 4 months post right now.

Today i undone my cornrows - i had 10 in so when undone my hair was very crinkly. I knew there was going to be a lot of shed hair.

I water rinsed, then sprayed ACV/water mix onto my roots then poured the rest over my hair. I then used a mild shampoo on my scalp only and rinsed ( for the past 2 weeks i had loaded my braids and scalp with shea butter and JBCO). Whilst i was doing this the shed hair is just falling out with no effort on my part.
I then co-washed with Hello Hydration then rinsed. I then saturated my hair with a Tresemme deep conditioner and then the detangling began. I first used a shower comb. It wasn't too bad! I then went through it all again with a smaller Denman detangling comb. My hair was washed and detangled in 45 minutes.
I then rinsed all the condish out and applied a leave-in. To the wet roots and ends i applied shea butter and sealed it all with JBCO. I then applied a small amount of serum.

For the first time i blow dried my hair in just two sections.

My hair was thick and glossy. The roots were baby soft - i'm sure thats because of the shea butter on we hair. At first my hair felt loaded with product but i realied i was just so used to my hair feeling dry, moisturised hair felt so different.

I'm beginning to enjoy my transition.

 

[blksndrlla]

This is soooo beautiful!!!!! Did you do small flat twists or single twists?

THANKS everyone for the compliments! I did single twists...

My hair still looks the same today. I just pinned it up with clips like it was going in a high pony and puta bonnet on it...woke up and fluffed. I have NEVER had cute 2nd day hair...

 

[Shay72]

Almost 4 months post already? Your transition seems to be flying by (to me)!

It's going sloooow to me but once I pass 4 months I think time will fly.

 

[Eisani]

26 weeks post!

19 months! woooooooooooooo!

Congrats ladies!!

I'll be at 104 weeks (2 YEARS) tomorrow. I plan on washing my hair this weekend and snipping off the remainder of the relaxed hair (about 1/2 inch). This has been such an exciting journey for me.

Patiently awaiting the update pics...

Shay, you are SO right! After a while you won't even think about the amount of time that has lapsed. 24 months is coming up on the 13th and it just doesn't feel like it's been that long! I'm still going to hold out until March or April before doing my last mini chop.

 

[Allandra]

Congrats ladies!!

Patiently awaiting the update pics...

Thanks.

I need to get one of yall to come over here and take some pics after I shampoo and deep condition my hair tomorrow.

 

[Imani]

I think ima take the plunge and transition. I don't know why i'm so scared. If I don't like it or want to be bothered I can always relax again.

I'm 12 weeks post. I've been doing professional blow dry/flat irons weekly or every other week with steam treatments at a salon that specializes in natural hair. So right now its fairly breezy. My edges and a rough spot I have in the back have been giving me a little trouble with reverting/tangling. My main concern is my hair getting too nappy to comb without breaking.

 

[MummysGirl]

Thanks! I'm going to try it out.... maybe in December during my Xmas break because I won't work out for at least 5 days which will mean the style can last for more than 2 days (I cowash often cos I sweat on my scalp while working out)

Thanks for sharing

THANKS everyone for the compliments! I did single twists...

My hair still looks the same today. I just pinned it up with clips like it was going in a high pony and through a bonnet on it...woke up and fluffed. I have NEVER had cute 2nd day hair...

 

[MummysGirl]

That's funny, I guess it's cos it's not my hair. It doesn't feel like 4 months have passed since you shared your decision to transition right after you texlaxed.

HHG!!!

It's going sloooow to me but once I pass 4 months I think time will fly.

 

[Ltown]

I have good news re detangling.

From my previous experience, detangling with lots of new growth was such a nightmare i just BC leaving a tiny afro.

This time round i am determined to go for as long as possible....i'm 4 months post right now.

Today i undone my cornrows - i had 10 in so when undone my hair was very crinkly. I knew there was going to be a lot of shed hair.

I water rinsed, then sprayed ACV/water mix onto my roots then poured the rest over my hair. I then used a mild shampoo on my scalp only and rinsed ( for the past 2 weeks i had loaded my braids and scalp with shea butter and JBCO). Whilst i was doing this the shed hair is just falling out with no effort on my part.
I then co-washed with Hello Hydration then rinsed. I then saturated my hair with a Tresemme deep conditioner and then the detangling began. I first used a shower comb. It wasn't too bad! I then went through it all again with a smaller Denman detangling comb. My hair was washed and detangled in 45 minutes.
I then rinsed all the condish out and applied a leave-in. To the wet roots and ends i applied shea butter and sealed it all with JBCO. I then applied a small amount of serum.

For the first time i blow dried my hair in just two sections.

My hair was thick and glossy. The roots were baby soft - i'm sure thats because of the shea butter on we hair. At first my hair felt loaded with product but i realied i was just so used to my hair feeling dry, moisturised hair felt so different.

I'm beginning to enjoy my transition.

Congrats on figuring out a good transitioning techique!

 

[Platinum]

I took my Senegalese Twists out, detangled, shampoo'd, protein treatment, and DC'd. I decided to do a press and curl last night for a length check. (I finally made SL - thin ends and all). Today, my hair reverted and now I look a HAM. I may have to try a rollerset or a phony pony because I'll be on the road this week.

 

[SweetD]

I took my Senegalese Twists out, detangled, shampoo'd, protein treatment, and DC'd. I decided to do a press and curl last night for a length check. (I finally made SL - thin ends and all). Today, my hair reverted and now I look a HAM. I may have to try a rollerset or a phony pony because I'll be on the road this week.

Hi Platinum,

I am 3 months into my transition. I am going to get rope/senegalese twists next month. How long do you normally keep your twists in? The only thing I am afraid of is the matting when I take them out. A few years ago I had twists in my hair and when I took them out my hair was so matted almost like locs. Do you experience matting? I think I realize now that maybe what I did wrong was I didn't detangle first, I just took the braids out and shampood. Took over 2 hours to detangle. Is the key to detangle first? Anyone else can chime in.

 

[Platinum]

Hi Platinum,

I am 3 months into my transition. I am going to get rope/senegalese twists next month. How long do you normally keep your twists in? The only thing I am afraid of is the matting when I take them out. A few years ago I had twists in my hair and when I took them out my hair was so matted almost like locs. Do you experience matting? I think I realize now that maybe what I did wrong was I didn't detangle first, I just took the braids out and shampood. Took over 2 hours to detangle. Is the key to detangle first? Anyone else can chime in.

Hi SweetD. I kept my twists in for 3 months this time. I didnt have any matting or breakage. Yes detangling is very important--NEVER SKIP DETANGLING.

 

[vainღ♥♡jane]

i'm really feelin my hair right now. i got a new flatiron and my hair is silky smooth; when i dc i use oil and detangling is a breeze. i can hardly tell i'm transitionin. ​

 

[blksndrlla]

So, I just got seriously down about my hair...it has been 15 months...and I have little to show for it. I try to avoid ever measuring my new growth, but something got into me and I grabbed my measuring tape and measured. The majority of my hair is about 4-5 inches long. (For some freak reason...The nape is 6-7 inches) At this rate...I will never bc...ever...

Why can't I just be average?!

 

[LoveCraze]

I took my Senegalese Twists out, detangled, shampoo'd, protein treatment, and DC'd. I decided to do a press and curl last night for a length check. (I finally made SL - thin ends and all). Today, my hair reverted and now I look a HAM. I may have to try a rollerset or a phony pony because I'll be on the road this week.

Ok why didn't you give us some :kewlpics:. I and I'm sure some others would have loved to have seen how they came out. I'm considering getting these for the winter too. How did you maintain them for 3 months? Did you do the C&G method?