New *2009* Transitioners Support Thread!

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Hey ladies....I'm just checking in to update on my transition and get help.

I'm on month....5. I haven't really had to deal with my hair because its in braids. I'm thinking about wearing it out for the summer and then getting it braided again for the beginning of school. Can you tell me about your 5th month in your transition?

Before I get it rebraided I was thinking about doing a mini chop...tell me what you think ladies.

 

[Skiggle]

Hey ladies....I'm just checking in to update on my transition and get help.

I'm on month....5. I haven't really had to deal with my hair because its in braids. I'm thinking about wearing it out for the summer and then getting it braided again for the beginning of school. Can you tell me about your 5th month in your transition?

Before I get it rebraided I was thinking about doing a mini chop...tell me what you think ladies.

5 months into
mine I was in kinky twists
after I took'em out
I trimmed the ends.
* they were terrible*

But I would give your
hair a break after you take'em
*I'm going to do that...*
I have been wearing twists/braids
for the last 7 months..

around July I'll take my braids
out and maybe wear a wig..

Hoped I help!

 

[black_beauty22]

Hey ladies. Checking in at 6 months post!! Can't wait to be completely natural. Planned BC is Dec 2009!!! Yeeeeeeyyyyyy!!!

Happy transitioning everyone!

 

[claudia05]

Checking in at 44 weeks post (10months and 2weeks)...

My transition started getting rough in Feb. Lost lots of relaxed ends . My hair was looking very bad so I got a mini-chop and kinky twists put in on Wed. I was worried about the braids being too heavy for my fine hair, but the twists are so light that I forget that I have them when I put it up. The stylist kept them at shoulder length and didn't braid tightly. I could actually move my forehead and move the twists around without feeling a thing when she finished...

I really wanted to transition for 2years, then 18months, but my naps have other plans ...so I'll probably bc when I take this set of twists out (past my 1yr mark) and stay braided up till next spring or summer...

 

[pmichael52172]

I'm a little past 5 months. I don't wear any braids or weaves. I'm surprised that I haven't experienced hardly any noticeable breakage! I wash and press roots bi-weekly and don't touch until the next two weeks.

My last dusting of the ends was at my 3rd month (I dust as needed). I won't be BC'ing, just growing and dusting and growing and dusting until I'm completely natural.

 

[Ltown]

I'm still motivated to transition especially after seeing Allandra do 72 weeks. I won't have to transition that long since started at CL. I'm having a hard time getting it to stay straigthen even with sabino it's resisting right now.

 

[Allandra]

Still hanging in there at 79 weeks.

 

[LuyshuZ]

56 Weeks post here... Double bunning it today...

 

[countrychickd]

Keep it up ladies. You all are doing so great. Inspiration! I'm 19 weeks post, and still doing great. This is the easy stages I've heard.

 

[Allandra]

56 Weeks post here... Double bunning it today...

Love those curls in your siggy pic.

 

[Morenita]

So, here's an update pic/length check. I should have taken a texture shot, but I have trouble with those, so maybe next time My ends were looking pretty good, but I did some snipping anyway. I'm not scared of the scissors anymore clearly Reminder though, I do use OCT So my hair retains tremendous growth, even with all of my cutting

February(Left) May(Right)

 

[Eisani]

Great progress, Morenita! It can get tough trying to grow/retain length while transitioning, but it looks like you've figured out what works for you!

 

[BlondeByDesire]

So, here's an update pic/length check. I should have taken a texture shot, but I have trouble with those, so maybe next time My ends were looking pretty good, but I did some snipping anyway. I'm not scared of the scissors anymore clearly Reminder though, I do use OCT So my hair retains tremendous growth, even with all of my cutting

February(Left) May(Right)

Looking good, how many weeks posts are you?

 

[MummysGirl]

Admirable and Inspiring length retention!!!

Your natural texture in your siggy is yummy!

So, here's an update pic/length check. I should have taken a texture shot, but I have trouble with those, so maybe next time My ends were looking pretty good, but I did some snipping anyway. I'm not scared of the scissors anymore clearly Reminder though, I do use OCT So my hair retains tremendous growth, even with all of my cutting

 

[Morenita]

Great progress, Morenita! It can get tough trying to grow/retain length while transitioning, but it looks like you've figured out what works for you!

Thanks Eisani, I'm tryin' ta catch up to you and Whimsy ! It took me a long time, but yep, I have found what works for me for the most part At first, I was so caught up in the length that I thought that I would only focus on that and just let my hair grow and grow, not really ever trimming. But then I got to thinking, well wth, when would this transition end then, 5 years? So, I reevaluated after reading your post a while back about you and your hairdresser's discussion about the same thing and decided then that I would do the same. Focus on the transition first, and if the length came, then I'd take that too! Shorter story, I trim when I get the urge and I don't feel bad about it

Looking good, how many weeks posts are you?

Thank you! Girl, you done made me go back and count the weeks I'm 60 weeks this week!

Admirable and Inspiring length retention!!!

Your natural texture in your siggy is yummy!

Thank you!!! I can only hope that my full head of hair turns out half as decent as that

 

[chelleyrock]

This thread is so inspirational. I wasn't going to make my final decision to transition until June but what's a month, right? I'm 21 weeks post and my roots aren't giving me that much trouble (yet). I'm still able to rollerset and only flat iron the roots. KeraCare Humecto, glycerin and aloe vera have been my friends. Now I must make sure to up the protein before my hair becomes too soft/mushy and decides to break.

 

[FindingMe]

So, here's an update pic/length check. I should have taken a texture shot, but I have trouble with those, so maybe next time My ends were looking pretty good, but I did some snipping anyway. I'm not scared of the scissors anymore clearly Reminder though, I do use OCT So my hair retains tremendous growth, even with all of my cutting

February(Left) May(Right)

:wow:Girl, I love the way your hair is growing out!!!!:luv2:

GREAT JOB!!!!!!! Your hair looks fab!!!!

 

[FindingMe]

:update::update::update::update::update:

Check out my weekly regi on my 13 month post hair, newly updated in my FOTKI

http://public.fotki.com/FindingMe/1-year-post-relaxer/

:update::update::update::update::update:

 

[MummysGirl]

Ooh pretty braidout on gorgeous hair

I'd love to be able to transition for up to 2 years but I'm setting my 1st goal as 1 year and if/WHEN I get there successfully... 18 months will be my next target and I'll be impressed if I can make it to 2 years.

HHG!

P.S. I'll add you as a friend on fotki if you don't mind.

:update::update::update::update::update:

Check out my weekly regi on my 13 month post hair, newly updated in my FOTKI

http://public.fotki.com/FindingMe/1-year-post-relaxer/

:update::update::update::update::update:

 

[BotanyGrl]

Ladies, I just did the most amazing rollerset on over 7 months of transitioning hair. I've been getting compliments all day! I just took some pictures and I'll upload them when I get out of class.

The only con is that it took me almost 4 hours from start to finish so I'm definitely not doing it again.

1 hour for pooing, dcing, and rinsing
1 1/2 hour to set
50 min to dry
10 min to blow out and style

 

[Morenita]

:wow:Girl, I love the way your hair is growing out!!!!:luv2:

GREAT JOB!!!!!!! Your hair looks fab!!!!

Thanks so much girl And YAY, a Fotki update!! Looking great!

 

[Black Hoya Chick]

so i decided to try doing on those wraps with a scarf today. it looks so cute! and my scarf is the ish because it def says "I <3 Jesus" all over =)

 

[FindingMe]

Ooh pretty braidout on gorgeous hair

I'd love to be able to transition for up to 2 years but I'm setting my 1st goal as 1 year and if/WHEN I get there successfully... 18 months will be my next target and I'll be impressed if I can make it to 2 years.

HHG!

P.S. I'll add you as a friend on fotki if you don't mind.

I feel you! I am taking it day by day, but I am SO loving my hair right now, I feel like I could transition for another year, no issues. I have gotten into a routine and loving it....

HHG! YAY! Thanks, I love new FOTKI friends

Ladies, I just did the most amazing rollerset on over 7 months of transitioning hair. I've been getting compliments all day! I just took some pictures and I'll upload them when I get out of class.

The only con is that it took me almost 4 hours from start to finish so I'm definitely not doing it again.

1 hour for pooing, dcing, and rinsing
1 1/2 hour to set
50 min to dry
10 min to blow out and style

Girl, I saw that lovely rollerset on your pretty face! I can't believe you got it that straight! GOOD JOB!

so i decided to try doing on those wraps with a scarf today. it looks so cute! and my scarf is the ish because it def says "I <3 Jesus" all over =)

Pics please!

 

[Morenita]

This thread is so inspirational. I wasn't going to make my final decision to transition until June but what's a month, right? I'm 21 weeks post and my roots aren't giving me that much trouble (yet). I'm still able to rollerset and only flat iron the roots. KeraCare Humecto, glycerin and aloe vera have been my friends. Now I must make sure to up the protein before my hair becomes too soft/mushy and decides to break.

Hey, welcome! It's no big deal to decide a month earlier than you had planned. You can always change your mind if you want, but we will encourage you at every turn

Ladies, I just did the most amazing rollerset on over 7 months of transitioning hair. I've been getting compliments all day! I just took some pictures and I'll upload them when I get out of class.

The only con is that it took me almost 4 hours from start to finish so I'm definitely not doing it again.

1 hour for pooing, dcing, and rinsing
1 1/2 hour to set
50 min to dry
10 min to blow out and style

Sounds pretty, can't wait for the pics! :Flahsssss

 

[blksndrlla]

Hey fellow transitioners...

I will be trying the coconut milk/lime "natural" relaxer concotion...I am straightening for the first time in a few months....I will let you all know how it goes...

 

[blksndrlla]

I will never ever...ever ever do the coconut milk/lime concotion. Let me tell you how this went. I got up early this morning and went to the grocery store and bought the crap. i got home and put in my hair like a relaxer and then coated the length of the hair. I sat under a warm dryer for about 20 minutes. I washed it out and my hair SUCKED! It was dry feeling and hard...kinda wiry. i was not surprised that it slightly altered my hair color. I was hoping the coconut milk would keep it from doing it, but it didn't. So, I washed it. Then I put in coconut oil and EVOO...sat under the dryer. The plastic cap melted to my head. My hair still felt quite horrible. So, I slathererd in a bunch of CON and detangled. It's still sitting in my hair as i type... My hair morning sucked!

 

[Morenita]

I will never ever...ever ever do the coconut milk/lime concotion. Let me tell you how this went. I got up early this morning and went to the grocery store and bought the crap. i got home and put in my hair like a relaxer and then coated the length of the hair. I sat under a warm dryer for about 20 minutes. I washed it out and my hair SUCKED! It was dry feeling and hard...kinda wiry. i was not surprised that it slightly altered my hair color. I was hoping the coconut milk would keep it from doing it, but it didn't. So, I washed it. Then I put in coconut oil and EVOO...sat under the dryer. The plastic cap melted to my head. My hair still felt quite horrible. So, I slathererd in a bunch of CON and detangled. It's still sitting in my hair as i type... My hair morning sucked!

I'm sorry that it turned out so bad! I tried a coconut milk rinse last year when I first joined. I hated it so much that I re-washed my hair immediately lol. Never again!

 

[FindingMe]

Sounds pretty, can't wait for the pics! :Flahsssss

She did a thread: lovely hair and lovely lady!

http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=362455

 

[Morenita]

She did a thread: lovely hair and lovely lady!

http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=362455

Oo thanks! Off to check it out

 

[keepithealthy]

Hello ladies all of you are so supportive.I haven't posted much on this thread but I am 12 weeks post relaxer. It has been a bit of a hard journey for me. I am used to relaxing my head every 4 to 6 weeks. I was so frustrated in the very beginning and wanted to relax my head but my baby sister convinced me to hold on. Then I wanted to bc but I don't think I'm ready to deal with my hair being that short just yet. Right now it's in braids. Which is making it easier for me to not be frustrated with the two textures. I am really excited about my natural hair! I think I am being a bit impatient...lol well just venting. thanks for reading.