Went to my stylist today for a wash and set. I go every two weeks because I need her help with transitioning. I'm not BC'ing but snipping away a little at a time. I'm only 6 weeks which is usually when I get a touch up - so no major deal yet. She kept giving me encouragement as we talked about the trying process that's ahead.
I'm a morning standing client so I'm usually alone with her for most of the time. This gave us time to talk about everything (snipping schedules, growth expectancies, summer heat/ humidy effects and how to prepare, emergency style help like weaves and so on.) I still shudder talking about fake hair because it. is. just. not. me! But the half wigs look so good on this board! If I get through a hot mess hair stage, I may consider it (shuddering again).
Based on the length I want get to while transitioning, she estimates the process to be about 16 months or so (1.5 years). She mentioned the glycerine concoction and I acted as if I never heard of it just to stay humble. Everytime she mentions something, I jump in and take over about it so I decided to listen this time. She said one transitioned now natural client uses it and it has completely changed the texture of her hair to nice and soft. I told her to find out what she uses in it (water, glycerine and something else).
I love my stylist so much, I could just marry her!
BTW, what glycerine/rosewater concoctions are you all using? On wet or dry hair? Details please. I bought some but have not mixed the two until I figure out what I want to do and until I get enough natural growth to use it.
I can't say this enough LHCF really is the best community!!
