New *2009* Transitioners Support Thread!

[monie20032007]

Hi ladies.

Im 13 months post and b-o-r-e-d with my hair. Things have been going well but I just want to get this transition phase over with already. I know if I cut right now though, I won't be satisfied with my length [when I factor in shrinkage and such]. I'm going to try and hold out for 3 more months.

Im right there with you. Dec 2007 was my last relaxer. I get really tired of dealing with my hair sometimes, but I dont plan to cut until dec 2009 so Im thinking about getting kinky twists put in...I dont know im just kinda bored and ready for it to be over with.

 

[jreagins]

Im right there with you. Dec 2007 was my last relaxer. I get really tired of dealing with my hair sometimes, but I dont plan to cut until dec 2009 so Im thinking about getting kinky twists put in...I dont know im just kinda bored and ready for it to be over with.

Im in my 15th month and I'm right there with the 2 of you! I'm so ready for it to be over with... I trimmed an inch at the beginning of the year, and was so tempted to just do away with the rest...

 

[jreagins]

I love this thread!

I'm currently 16-17 months post. I've only done one major cut (March 08 - pix in album) and just doing little trims here and there. I'm currently BSL. I was thinking of transitioning for 24 months (which would be August 09. BUT, now I'm considering doing a BC on 12/31/09 to start the new year with a fresh 'do. We'll see.

I've been bunning this week after a braidout, but this weekend I plan on DCing and maxigliding.
I think the transition will be smooth from here on in.

I noticed now a days it doesn't even feel like im still transitioning... I even slip and tell people that I'm already 100% just because it already feels like I am.

 

[pmichael52172]

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.

 

[beans4reezy]

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.

You are very fortunate to have her. I am currently looking for stylist that specializes in transitioning hair-- I am going to need some help.

 

[pmichael52172]

I want to help you find one. I'm in Maryland. Let me know where you are located and we'll look for someone good together.

I could not do this without her. She goes to my church so I am REALLY lucky. She checks out my hair often in passing and she knows my "style" and how I like to look.
I tell you, every time I talk to her, I get less and less nervous and more and more anxious to go natural.

 

[ChoKitty]

I am in, again. I tried last year, made it 11 months, and relaxed. The next time I relaxed, tore my head up! I don't want to go through that anymore. Its not worth it. This time, I'm going to try it using BKT. It doesn't get my new growth perfectly straight, but it makes it easier to comb, and its not permanent. Sooo. Here's hoping I do it this time..

 

[pinkdot's blog]

I'm 5 months strong....

 

[Zay-neey]

Right now im trying to figure out my hair type. I know that its impossible to tell now because of the weight of the relaxed hair.. So i just keep thinking My mom has 4a hair and my Dad has Like 3b-3c hair. So I think Im a 4a cuz i remember my hair was identical to my moms, it was really coarse. The only part of my hair that looks like my Dads, is brown Streaks!!! but still i dont know

 

[beans4reezy]

I want to help you find one. I'm in Maryland. Let me know where you are located and we'll look for someone good together.

I could not do this without her. She goes to my church so I am REALLY lucky. She checks out my hair often in passing and she knows my "style" and how I like to look.
I tell you, every time I talk to her, I get less and less nervous and more and more anxious to go natural.

I would absolutely LOVE that! I live in Brooklyn, NY so any help you can pass along would be vey much appreciated!! I can't say this enough LHCF really is the best community!!

 

[beans4reezy]

I am in, again. I tried last year, made it 11 months, and relaxed. The next time I relaxed, tore my head up! I don't want to go through that anymore. Its not worth it. This time, I'm going to try it using BKT. It doesn't get my new growth perfectly straight, but it makes it easier to comb, and its not permanent. Sooo. Here's hoping I do it this time..

What is BKT?

 

[Zay-neey]

Just Wondering! HOW Long is everyone trying to Transition???
For me its 8 months to a year! So i would love to know about everyone else's goals

 

[MizzBrown]

Just Wondering! HOW Long is everyone trying to Transition???
For me its 8 months to a year! So i would love to know about everyone else's goals

A year PLUS.

If i cant pull it into a pony tail then i'm not cutting it. If i make it to six months i swear i'm gonna cry.

 

[praisedancer]

I'm going for 10 months. If it wasn't cold outside I would've BC already.

 

[pmichael52172]

I would absolutely LOVE that! I live in Brooklyn, NY so any help you can pass along would be vey much appreciated!! I can't say this enough LHCF really is the best community!!

Will do. I'll PM you when/if I find some places. Glad to help. I've been helped so much by people on this board, just paying-it forward.

 

[pmichael52172]

I'm going for about 1.5-2 years. I don't want to big chop so I'll being snipping here and there and hoping to salvage length along the way.

 

[jreagins]

Just Wondering! HOW Long is everyone trying to Transition???
For me its 8 months to a year! So i would love to know about everyone else's goals

20-24 months.. I'm itching to bc now though... Thinking getting a rinse to hide my old colored relaxed ends...

 

[Duchesse]

Just Wondering! HOW Long is everyone trying to Transition???
For me its 8 months to a year! So i would love to know about everyone else's goals

Ideally, at least 15 months..I've always BCed with a twa in the past, so this will be very different for me.

 

[ChoKitty]

What is BKT?

Brazilian Keratin Treatment

 

[praisedancer]

Ladies, what's a good moisturizer for my new growth? I'm struggling with the two textures and it's bothering me. I really need help. Any recommendations will be much appreciated.

 

[Whimsy]

I noticed now a days it doesn't even feel like im still transitioning... I even slip and tell people that I'm already 100% just because it already feels like I am.

It's easy now, I'm so used to dealing with the two textures. I tell people I"m transitioning if they ask though most times it's in a braidout and people think its just my texture, or when it's straight they think I'm relaxed. I couldn't care less lol.

 

[jreagins]

It's easy now, I'm so used to dealing with the two textures. I tell people I"m transitioning if they ask though most times it's in a braidout and people think its just my texture, or when it's straight they think I'm relaxed. I couldn't care less lol.

same here..

 

[jreagins]

Ladies, what's a good moisturizer for my new growth? I'm struggling with the two textures and it's bothering me. I really need help. Any recommendations will be much appreciated.

When I first started I used S-curl No Drip... Now I just use watered down conditioner...

 

[praisedancer]

When I first started I used S-curl No Drip... Now I just use watered down conditioner...

thank you so much!

 

[half.cadence]

Just Wondering! HOW Long is everyone trying to Transition???
For me its 8 months to a year! So i would love to know about everyone else's goals

16/17 months. depending on how long this boredom spell lasts..

 

[bravenewgirl87]

Anyone else getting to the point of no return? Its been about 7 mos. and I'm not sure what I want to do anymore. I'm itching for straight hair, but I don't want to go throw the hassle of flat-ironing. Plus, I feel like my ends of scraggly (not to mention, everyone keeps telling me so). The last time I even got close to straight was late november.

 

[bravenewgirl87]

Anyone find a way to get their hair into buns without braiding it. I'm sick of the braids and they are hurting my head but my new growth is well over an inch long and hella thick.

 

[Filmatic]

Just Wondering! HOW Long is everyone trying to Transition???
For me its 8 months to a year! So i would love to know about everyone else's goals

I am going for 11 months to a year. I hope I make it. If my head wasn't big I would have BC already.

 

[myxdchiick]

Okay, okay, okay.... I am officially going to transition. I've always stretched my relaxers (at least 4 months) but I didn't know what it was called until I found this board. I don't like the process of getting a relaxer. I loved my natural hair. I didn't relax until I was 14yo; But I didn't know how to care for the new growth so I always ended up getting another relaxer. Another reason I stretch was b/c my stylist is a very expensive plane ride away, in the caribbean. Anyway, I'm biting the bullet.

I wil not BC. I hate, hate short hair on me. So, I'm keeping my 2 textures til I get to APL. Fingers crossed, off to find some great tips to get me through.....

Edit: I'm scared..... What if this goes really wrong..... Yikes... this is crazy.... I'm okay....

myxdchiick: Wow! We have have somethings in common. Unfortunately, I cannot put it in bold yet b/c I am using an Ipod Touch to post this.... So I will edit it later... Just wanted to say that! HHG!!!!!!!

 

[joytimes10]

Okay, okay, okay.... I am officially going to transition. I've always stretched my relaxers (at least 4 months) but I didn't know what it was called until I found this board. I don't like the process of getting a relaxer. I loved my natural hair. I didn't relax until I was 14yo; But I didn't know how to care for the new growth so I always ended up getting another relaxer. Another reason I stretch was b/c my stylist is a very expensive plane ride away, in the caribbean. Anyway, I'm biting the bullet.

I wil not BC. I hate, hate short hair on me. So, I'm keeping my 2 textures til I get to APL. Fingers crossed, off to find some great tips to get me through.....

Edit: I'm scared..... What if this goes really wrong..... Yikes... this is crazy.... I'm okay....[/QUOTE

Wow! We have have somethings in common. Unfortunately, I cannot put it in bold yet b/c I am using an Ipod Touch to post this.... So I will edit it later... Just wanted to say that! HHG!!!!!!!

Hi Myxdchick,
I'm having fits right now let me tell you..... This bun is getting old and I'm so tempted to relax but I joined the DC challenge so hopefully that will help. I'm not sure I can go all the way just because I don't want to weat a bun for the rest of my life. Come on back and post. We'll trade horror stories.