New *2009* Transitioners Support Thread!

[MummysGirl]

Trust me... you are NOT alone! I wish noone had shared that "6 inches average hair growth per year" because it doesn't apply to me! I am 10 months post and "should" have 5 inches of hair, right? WRONG! I haven't actually measured my new growth but I can tell that it's nothing close to 5 inches... I, too, have the most growth at my nape! It took me a while to accept my growth rate is less than "average" and now I just patiently (barely!) wait for my hair to grow.

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?!

 

[Foxglove]

You're definitely not alone. While I was away I protected my hair 100% of the time for 16 months and only grew between 4 and 5 inches in that time. Just hang in there, progress is progress and we'll get there eventually. Now since then my diet has improved a lot so my growth has improved, but it's still nowhere near the average .5" a month. Maybe evaluate your diet?

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?!

 

[diva24]

Am I the only one that has trouble with their relaxed hair drying?

 

[Foxglove]

How often do you dc and what products do you use to dc and moisturize?

Am I the only one that has trouble with their relaxed hair drying?

 

[Platinum]

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?

Hey Steph, I only have one pic of my Twists and it's in my profile. I did the C&G method and I believe it's an awesome regimen to follow. I got good growth in the beginning but when I got slack with it, I didnt see as much growth. Let me know if you decide to get the Senegalese Twist. I'm thinking about getting them again in a few weeks.

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?!

You're not alone, I feel you! I was hoping that I would have 3-6 inches of NG (I was really hoping for a growth spurt over the summer). It looks like I only have about 2- 2 1/2 inches. I believe that I only get about 1/3 inch in a month.

 

[SherylsTresses]

12 weeks post. This past weekend I DCW, dc w/ heat, and flat iron. Salon wanted to charge me $70 for a flat iron and trimming my ends. I did my own flat iron with my maxiglide. Now I'm waiting on someone, maybe my cousin Kim, to trim my ends. I just might get someone here from work to trim my ends. No way I'm going to pay JC Pennys salon $70 for a flat iron and trim. DH said he wouldn't mind paying but nawl.

 

[diva24]

I do not DC often at all. I can not remember the last time I did. When I do deep condition, I deep condition with regular conditioner left on for an hour or so. Suave Naturals is what I last used (I tend to use one bottle for everything until it runs out).

 

[Foxglove]

I do not DC often at all. I can not remember the last time I did. When I do deep condition, I deep condition with regular conditioner left on for an hour or so. Suave Naturals is what I last used (I tend to use one bottle for everything until it runs out).

For me DCing helped my moisture issues a lot
I suggest DCing at least once a week with a real (moisturizing) DC not the suave.

 

[SherylsTresses]

I can't wait to style my hair like this while I'm transitioning. I just might keep it this way and sometimes just cowash the back section and shampoo entire head when needed.

Longhairdontcare2011
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_2ZuhKsqKg

 

[Foxglove]

I'm getting micros put in this weekend. I'll probably leave them in until Feb until I go through all my interviews. I may put twists in myself after that

 

[vainღ♥♡jane]

i am really missing my hair right now. i'm starting to rethink this transition... i may take the plunge and bc in feb, since i will be 1 year post. it depends on the length and how i feel.​

 

[Ltown]

I can't wait to style my hair like this while I'm transitioning. I just might keep it this way and sometimes just cowash the back section and shampoo entire head when needed.

Longhairdontcare2011
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_2ZuhKsqKg

That is really cute!

 

[MummysGirl]

45 weeks post Took out my braids(no extensions) out last night after keeping them for 3 weeks! I really missed playing in my hair!

I have a lot of new growth now but once I apply my leave in after cowashing/washing, it's not a HUGE task to detangle my hair I don't need to wash my hair in braided sections yet and I'm wondering if there are naturals who don't have to wash in sections (hmmmm... might start a thread about that).

I DC'd on dry hair, cowashed and put my hair in 5 cornrows last night (for a braidout) but when I got up this morning, I loved how my hair looked in the cornrows so I came to work in them. I might take them out later... or just leave them in.

HHG Ladies!

 

[Ltown]

45 weeks post Took out my braids(no extensions) out last night after keeping them for 3 weeks! I really missed playing in my hair!

I have a lot of new growth now but once I apply my leave in after cowashing/washing, it's not a HUGE task to detangle my hair I don't need to wash my hair in braided sections yet and I'm wondering if there are naturals who don't have to wash in sections (hmmmm... might start a thread about that).

I DC'd on dry hair, cowashed and put my hair in 5 cornrows last night (for a braidout) but when I got up this morning, I loved how my hair looked in the cornrows so I came to work in them. I might take them out later... or just leave them in.

HHG Ladies!

Congrats! You are almost at the year mark time flys doesn't it? I think it get better after you get about 4 months of new growth and you find a good transitioning style. I'm still hating your braidouts they are so beautiful. I think my hair texture being too fine just won't rock the twist/braidout. I try every week and in the morning they suck so I'll sport the ponytail!

 

[MummysGirl]

Thank you

I have fine strands too... Have you tried doing 2 rows of cornrows/flat twists with rollers on the ends or bant knots...? Maybe you just need more of them to make the results look fuller?

I can't believe how this whole year flew by! 7 weeks and I'll be one year post! I thought by this time I'd have gotten frustrated and BC'd but I'm so happy it's still going well You're right... once you find transition styles that work, it makes it so much easier

HHG and congrats again on being (more than) one year post!

Congrats! You are almost at the year mark time flys doesn't it? I think it get better after you get about 4 months of new growth and you find a good transitioning style. I'm still hating your braidouts they are so beautiful. I think my hair texture being too fine just won't rock the twist/braidout. I try every week and in the morning they suck so I'll sport the ponytail!

 

[shtow]

Ok so I bought a relaxer. The one thing that kept me from using it was elasta qp glaze. I was supposed to relax today and I used the glaze last night. It really laid down my edges and gave them definition. My problem is that I like to wear my hair straight and reversion is no joke, so to keep it from reverting even more, I was staying away from anything water based (walking around looking a HAM). The glaze really tamed it. If I can find a way to keep my hair straight (am I asking for too much here? LOL) then I will continue to transition. Otherwise, I see myself in the near future relaxing to be honest. My roots were pretty much fully reverted by day 3.

 

[Ltown]

Thank you

I have fine strands too... Have you tried doing 2 rows of cornrows/flat twists with rollers on the ends or bant knots...? Maybe you just need more of them to make the results look fuller? Yes, I have but it got to be my products, I don't like the shrinkage so doing wet is a no go. I'm determine before it get too cold to rock a braidout/twist out.

I can't believe how this whole year flew by! 7 weeks and I'll be one year post! I thought by this time I'd have gotten frustrated and BC'd but I'm so happy it's still going well You're right... once you find transition styles that work, it makes it so much easier

HHG and congrats again on being (more than) one year post!

Thanks it feels great to know I finally did a transition without the BC the 4th time around only because of LHCF and others support.

 

[BlondeByDesire]

Ok so I bought a relaxer. The one thing that kept me from using it was elasta qp glaze. I was supposed to relax today and I used the glaze last night. It really laid down my edges and gave them definition. My problem is that I like to wear my hair straight and reversion is no joke, so to keep it from reverting even more, I was staying away from anything water based (walking around looking a HAM). The glaze really tamed it. If I can find a way to keep my hair straight (am I asking for too much here? LOL) then I will continue to transition. Otherwise, I see myself in the near future relaxing to be honest. My roots were pretty much fully reverted by day 3.

I have no advice, I just hope you are able to continue with your transition, if not, so be it. Healthy hair is what's important.

 

[shtow]

I have no advice, I just hope you are able to continue with your transition, it not, so be it. Healthy hair is what's important.

Very true. I think if I decide to keep transitioning I'm going to have to fully accept reversion. It is what it is and unless relaxed, it's gona happen.

 

[Shay72]

Very true. I think if I decide to keep transitioning I'm going to have to fully accept reversion. It is what it is and unless relaxed, it's gona happen.

I think that is the key right there. What you just said--otherwise I think you will drive yourself crazy .

Somehow I have crossed into a new territory with my transition. I don't know if I mentioned it in this thread (there are so many transition threads now) that I don't have a problem managing my two textures. What I do have a problem with is looking at them. The line is so obvious. Now today for some reason I started thinking I can't wait until the rest of my hair looks like this or more and more of my hair looks like this. I "wet" bunned it today so I'm looking at wave city in the front.

 

[Ltown]

Ok so I bought a relaxer. The one thing that kept me from using it was elasta qp glaze. I was supposed to relax today and I used the glaze last night. It really laid down my edges and gave them definition. My problem is that I like to wear my hair straight and reversion is no joke, so to keep it from reverting even more, I was staying away from anything water based (walking around looking a HAM). The glaze really tamed it. If I can find a way to keep my hair straight (am I asking for too much here? LOL) then I will continue to transition. Otherwise, I see myself in the near future relaxing to be honest. My roots were pretty much fully reverted by day 3.

How much new growth do you have? I found that my hair reverted back especially during the summer because I sweat alot. I know Allandra wear her hair straight and probably others in some of the natural threads can give you suggestions. Maybe it the product you use to keep it straight not working. I know Sabino Block is suppose to be good. If you are tired of the transitioning don't frustrate yourself be happy for healthy hair and do what good for you!

 

[Allandra]

need to wash my hair in braided sections yet and I'm wondering if there are naturals who don't have to wash in sections (hmmmm... might start a thread about that)

The last few times I shampooed my hair, I didn't do it in sections, and it worked out well. I was happily surprised.

 

[Allandra]

I'm no longer transitioning, but I still love coming into this thread.

 

[MummysGirl]

Congratulations!!!!
We'd love to see pics of your hair all curly

I'm no longer transitioning, but I still love coming into this thread.

 

[PeanutButterandHoney]

Going to whole foods tomorrow to stack up on products.
Will be doing the BC after I recieve my hair accesories in the mail (I am guessing Tuesay).
Whenever I do it, I will let you all know.
MY BF said "Oh Lawd" when I told him (IMO he is my biggest hurdle because he doesnt like short hair) but, I'm gonna do this thing
Wish me luck gals!

 

[Allandra]

Congratulations!!!!
We'd love to see pics of your hair all curly

I will post a pic in my siggy when I take some pics of my hair all curly.

 

[MummysGirl]

Good luck!!!!

I really (honestly) would like to know how it goes... looking forward to your detailed (and happy post).... stalk fotkis and youtube every spare minute you have.

Going to whole foods tomorrow to stack up on products.
Will be doing the BC after I recieve my hair accesories in the mail (I am guessing Tuesay).
Whenever I do it, I will let you all know.
MY BF said "Oh Lawd" when I told him (IMO he is my biggest hurdle because he doesnt like short hair) but, I'm gonna do this thing
Wish me luck gals!

 

[PeanutButterandHoney]

That's what I am doing
Everyday all day, fotkis and youtubes.
Hopefully I can get some pictures uploaded

 

[Ltown]

I'm no longer transitioning, but I still love coming into this thread.

What Congratulation! Well we are happy you still come in to visit. I only have 2" left and don't really feel like I'm transitioning anymore because I am really dealing with more natural hair than relaxed.

 

[Ltown]

Going to whole foods tomorrow to stack up on products.
Will be doing the BC after I recieve my hair accesories in the mail (I am guessing Tuesay).
Whenever I do it, I will let you all know.
MY BF said "Oh Lawd" when I told him (IMO he is my biggest hurdle because he doesnt like short hair) but, I'm gonna do this thing
Wish me luck gals!

What BC? Well you have to be happy with your transition! How much will you be cutting?