New *2009* Transitioners Support Thread!

[shtow]

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.

It probably looks soooo pretty! I actually like my texture. It has taken me years to like it honestly. I used to hate it. It's just frustrating because I have more relaxed hair. Just like you, the line of demarcation is dumb obvious lol

 

[shtow]

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!

Almost 2 inches. I do my best to fight reversion I don't use water based products when my hair is straight, I keep the fans on, I try not to sweat, I cover my hair on humid/rainy days. Thanks for responding. Im gona try my best to not let hair stress me out. I already have enough stress from other things! LOL

Im going to try some textured styles like braidouts/flexirod sets for a while and if push comes to shove, Ill slap on the Creamy crack but as of now, Im gona keep trying to transition b/c I really want to not HAVE to depend on using chemicals every 2-3 months.

 

[Shay72]

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!

Good luck ! I can't wait to see pics.

 

[Platinum]

I'm 27 weeks post. I'm so proud of myself because I have never gone back 26 weeks. The last time I attempted to transition, I got frustrated and relaxed. I love playing with my NG but shrinkage is a beast.:heated: I'll probably getting Senegalese Twists again in a few weeks.

Keep up the good work, everyone!

 

[MummysGirl]

Congrats on reaching a milestone!!!!!

I'm 27 weeks post. I'm so proud of myself because I have never gone back 26 weeks. The last time I attempted to transition, I got frustrated and relaxed. I love playing with my NG but shrinkage is a beast.:heated: I'll probably getting Senegalese Twists again in a few weeks.

Keep up the good work, everyone!

 

[kushanna]

I have been natural since December of 08. Mizani Therasmooth system works well on my hair. I use Salerm 21 leave-in conditioner to detangle my hair. My hair is very soft and spongy to begin with. After I put the Salerm, I divide my hair in 4 sections and comb through from the bottom, with a wide tooth comb. For protective styles I get rod sets. When I straighten my hair, I blow dry my hair in four sections. I make about 10 little ponytails and straighten each section with a flat iron.

 

[Trini_Chutney]

Tried putting in flat twists again today and failed miserably, I'll try again next week.

 

[Black Hoya Chick]

wore my hair in a braid out today. it was so pretty! nice and thick and full!

 

[MummysGirl]

Video i learned how to flat twist with: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aYKugFF04jI

Tried putting in flat twists again today and failed miserably, I'll try again next week.

 

[MummysGirl]

That's nice to know, thanks so much for sharing. This might mean I'll still love my braidouts/twistouts even at 18 months post.
Pictures please

wore my hair in a braid out today. it was so pretty! nice and thick and full!

 

[Foxglove]

10 months 4 weeks today
I'll be 11 months post on the 3rd
I'm putting braids in tomorrow

 

[MummysGirl]

Almost 1 year post! This year has flown by!

10 months 4 weeks today
I'll be 11 months post on the 3rd
I'm putting braids in tomorrow

 

[MummysGirl]

45 weeks post... 7 more weeks and I'll be one year post.

I just tried this today and I love it!

BRAIDOUT PUFF

Braidout achieved as usual. I have seen naturals rock puffs and I them, I can't wait to rock them as a natural... but why do I have to wait till I'm natural to rock a puff?

So today I followed the same step that naturals have shared... I sprayed my edges with my moisturising spritz, then I cut the leg off one of my tights, wrapped it round my head, tied it and slid it up/in till I got to desired position. I tied it again to secure. applied a teeny weeny bit of gel on my edges and used with my boar bristle brush to smooth my edges.





I love the results so I have decided this will be one of my main styles when going out.



HHG Ladies!

 

[MummysGirl]

Ladies... please check out this thread (HAIRSTYLES FOR TRANSITIONERS) and share your transition styles and how-tos... Pictures will be appreciated, videos also

I believe this will be inspiration for present and future transitioners!

 

[Skiggle]

15 MONTHS!
:trampolin:trampolin:trampolin:trampolin:trampolin:trampolin

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[MummysGirl]

15 MONTHS!

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[Ltown]

45 weeks post... 7 more weeks and I'll be one year post.

I just tried this today and I love it!

BRAIDOUT PUFF

Braidout achieved as usual. I have seen naturals rock puffs and I them, I can't wait to rock them as a natural... but why do I have to wait till I'm natural to rock a puff?

So today I followed the same step that naturals have shared... I sprayed my edges with my moisturising spritz, then I cut the leg off one of my tights, wrapped it round my head, tied it and slid it up/in till I got to desired position. I tied it again to secure. applied a teeny weeny bit of gel on my edges and used with my boar bristle brush to smooth my edges.





I love the results so I have decided this will be one of my main styles when going out.



HHG Ladies!

Another cute style!

 

[Allandra]

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

There's one in my siggy (although it's not the best). I'll take more at some point.

 

[Shay72]

There's one in my siggy (although it's not the best). I'll take more at some point.

It is hard to see clearly but what you can see is it looks like you've got a decent amount of length.

 

[MummysGirl]

Thank you! Your hair's pretty!!! Looks thick too!!!
I'll be patiently waiting for the other pics

There's one in my siggy (although it's not the best). I'll take more at some point.

 

[ajoyfuljoy]

Ok, I'm coming in here to introduce myself for the umpteenth time. My name is ajoyfuljoy and I am transitioning!!!

I think I will be a longtermer. My transition reggie is in my siggie. I will be cornrowing under a half wig for most of the time.

I think figuring out the moisture/detangling thing will be easy (fingers crossed). For me, the only challenge I see as a natural is figuring out how to keep my flat ironed hair reasonably straight for about four days. I'm already halfway there and kind of have a clue as to what will work but will need a little trial and error to know for sure.

I'm excited to get to know my natural hair and all the variety it will bring to my life.

I am a coily, thick 4a.

 

[hairsothick]

I washed my hair the other day and got camera happy with my blackberry and decided to take some random shots of my texture :

4 A/B, that's me!

Sorry that they are so huge, I'm not getting along with photobucket right now.

 

[Neek-a-Nator]

Wow your hair is GORGEOUS hairsothick, keep up the good work

 

[PeanutButterandHoney]

Went to whole paycheck (Whole Foods) today and bought me some KCCC KCKT and coconut oil. I am going back next week to get the spiraling spritz and the Come clean. I am getting ready for this BC! I tried some of the KCCC on my nape area (I cut a 2x2 section being OCD) and I LOVED the result.

 

[Neek-a-Nator]

Went to whole paycheck (Whole Foods) today and bought me some KCCC KCKT and coconut oil. I am going back next week to get the spiraling spritz and the Come clean. I am getting ready for this BC! I tried some of the KCCC on my nape area (I cut a 2x2 section being OCD) and I LOVED the result.

Keep us posted. Also didn't know Whole Foods sold those products, don't tempt me, lol.

 

[MummysGirl]

Looking forward to your BC post!
Good luck!

Went to whole paycheck (Whole Foods) today and bought me some KCCC KCKT and coconut oil. I am going back next week to get the spiraling spritz and the Come clean. I am getting ready for this BC! I tried some of the KCCC on my nape area (I cut a 2x2 section being OCD) and I LOVED the result.

 

[Platinum]

I'm really enjoying my transition. I noticed that my NG is crazy thick. I believe my texture is like a 4b/4z but I'm loving it!Hopefully I'll be able to rock a BAA next year , I'm really looking forward to it. Ladies I want to say thank you for all the wonderful information in this thread. I have learned so much about having a successful transition. I honestly feel like I won't cave in and relax this time.

Keep up the good work everyone!

 

[Chameleonchick]

Congrats to every one hitting transition milestones! I am hitting one myself soon. I will 11 months post! Crazy!

 

[MummysGirl]

I love this thread too!
We definitely need to continue in 2010...
Maybe we should start the 2010 one early December (which is when this one was started). It's been REALLY helpful, I started posting in this thread @ 7 weeks post and 38 weeks after, I'm still transitioning and will be for a long time to come

I'm really enjoying my transition. I noticed that my NG is crazy thick. I believe my texture is like a 4b/4z but I'm loving it!Hopefully I'll be able to rock a BAA next year , I'm really looking forward to it. Ladies I want to say thank you for all the wonderful information in this thread. I have learned so much about having a successful transition. I honestly feel like I won't cave in and relax this time.

Keep up the good work everyone!

Will you stick to transitioning or have the pics posted in your thread convinced you to BC @ 12 months?

A couple of weeks behind you and I feel the same way... I'm going to post a celebratory thread when I'm 12 months post!

Congrats to every one hitting transition milestones! I am hitting one myself soon. I will 11 months post! Crazy!

 

[Shay72]

I washed my hair the other day and got camera happy with my blackberry and decided to take some random shots of my texture :

4 A/B, that's me!

Sorry that they are so huge, I'm not getting along with photobucket right now.

Beautiful! I would say that your new growth looks like mine but I'm in this phase where everyone's new growth looks like mine .