New *2010* Transitioners Support Thread!

I am coming up on a year in December. I want to keep going until all the chemical are out but I am afraid I may not make it that far. Right now, I am APL and if I BC then I'll be 100% natural but I will be at CL. So I am torn, I am anxious to be natural again though.
 
So, I am having a hard time blending the textures now... I have more natural than relaxed, but I am NO where near ready to trim...

Long-termers...what styles are you doing?

Every Sunday for the last month my hair has SUCKED and ended up in a puff...My T-N-C, B-N-C and everything else just helped show the difference in textures....

I tried to do a rod set....it just didn't work for me...Guess it back to bunning...
 
Hey ladies......:wave:I'm 8 mths post and still going strong. I love playing in my ng. No major issues encountered, just enjoying the ride. :surf:
 
:lachen: As expected you bought another one! Enjoy the last days/weeks of your transition and make sure you share BC pics with us :-)
plastic said:
hmmm so since my little brother hid my scissors ... I went and bought a new one today ... hmmm I dont think i'm going to be a 2010 transitioner
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I'm 5 months behind you and I have wondered about how I'd style my hair @ 15 months + post (March and beyond). Right now in some areas, I have half and half (relaxed and natural) and I'm wondering how I'd be able to blend both textures later on... I know puffs will be my last resort at this point everytime but I don't want to mess up my hairline!!! I think this might be the reason why people BC at about 18 months even when they plan to go 2 years or more....

Good luck and let's know what works for you :-)

blksndrlla said:
So, I am having a hard time blending the textures now... I have more natural than relaxed, but I am NO where near ready to trim...

Long-termers...what styles are you doing?

Every Sunday for the last month my hair has SUCKED and ended up in a puff...My T-N-C, B-N-C and everything else just helped show the difference in textures....

I tried to do a rod set....it just didn't work for me...Guess it back to bunning...
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You've been doing so well with your pretty styles!!! Ofcourse you're still going strong! I expect nothing else from you :grin:

KUTGW!!!!!
StephElise said:
Hey ladies......:wave:I'm 8 mths post and still going strong. I love playing in my ng. No major issues encountered, just enjoying the ride. :surf:
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I heard the same thing during the earlier days of my transition. I didn't want to have to struggle throught these months so I was very lucky that I tried my middle siggy style at 30 weeks post and loved it. It probably is the main reason why those months weren't an issue for me.

Maybe bun all week but be careful about the tension on your hairline... use headband/scarves to lay down your new growth a little...

Good luck :-)

dr.j said:
The people who say months 6-9 of a transition are the worst are not lying. I'm almost 6 months (23 weeks) and my hair is not behaving...lol. I tried bantu knots and one side looked nice but the other looked crazy. My braidouts, which usually are pretty nice, have been becoming real frizzy by the end of the day. Today I have my hair in a bun so I think I'm going to start bunning all week maybe do a braidout for one day (on the weekend).
I need to post some pics - I'm not good with taking them myself.

Thanks for listening, ladies! :grin:
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seraphinelle said:
For sure!! Sounds good, I'm in London.. tried two different places already


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Anyway, my curlformer results... I was rushed, so had to pin it up, which will last longer anyway

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It came out nice. Really shiny :yep:
 
dr.j said:
The people who say months 6-9 of a transition are the worst are not lying. I'm almost 6 months (23 weeks) and my hair is not behaving...lol. I tried bantu knots and one side looked nice but the other looked crazy. My braidouts, which usually are pretty nice, have been becoming real frizzy by the end of the day. Today I have my hair in a bun so I think I'm going to start bunning all week maybe do a braidout for one day (on the weekend).
I need to post some pics - I'm not good with taking them myself.

Thanks for listening, ladies! :grin:
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I agree. I'm 7 months post now and my hair has a mind of it's own now (NG vs Relaxed :arguing:). Keeping it braided is my best option for a while. Hang in there and keep up the good work.
 
52 weeks post today! My last relaxer was December 3, 2008. I honestly can't believe I made it this far
Looking forward to the next year
 
Hello all!

I am on seventh month of transition
I plan to transition for about 2 or 3 years ( I really don't like to cut my hair)

I have stretched for six months so its just now starting to get intense for me, I currently have my hair in mini braids because my hair had started breaking at the line of demarcation really bad.

I plan to take my braids out the beginning of next week and do a henna treatment in hopes this will stop the breakage :ohwell:
 
so I'm 6 months post and I'm starting to go crazy. Like many have said before, hair has a mind of its on at this stage. I've been bunning pretty much everyday for the entire six months but I don't think i can do that anymore because I think the hair at the top right side of my head is breaking. But I don't know what else to do with it because my hair is so big right now. My hair may be breaking up there because I usually but a headband on to keep the top part flat. I"m really starting to get frustrated. But I shall not give up!!!
 
Pls keep us updated on how this works out for you. I plan to be a straight natural as well and was thinking about going down the same route at my 6 month mark!

dicapr said:
I'm 22 weeks and I have resorted to blow drying once a week. I plan to be a straight hair natural so I am not worried that it may loosen my natural texture. My relaxed hair could take blowdrying once a week so I think my natural hair should be fine. I'll be paying close attention to my hair to check for any adverse effects. That being said the blowdryer and a bun has made things 100% easier.
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How often are you ladies doing cowashes? I did two since Sunday and geez... I guess I need to find something to keep my hair moisturized. What I'm using doesn't seem to work anymore, like my hair drinks it up.
 
I cowash 3-4 times a week... I rotate between Aussie Moist, Suave Humectant and Herbal Essences (Hydralicious or Totally Twisted)

I find aussie moist and hydralicious to be the most moisturising.

Anew said:
How often are you ladies doing cowashes? I did two since Sunday and geez... I guess I need to find something to keep my hair moisturized. What I'm using doesn't seem to work anymore, like my hair drinks it up.
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Oops...i joined in the 2009 thread :blush:

I am 24 weeks post
I dont have a time frame--I want my natural hair a APL stretched.

Plan on transitioning via professional flatironing and sewins w/ a closure
 
CONGRATULATIONS to all those who have reached milestones...and WELCOME to all of the new transitioners!!!
 
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under the dryer now. did a rollerset on damp hair with mesh rollers. i'll post pictures if it looks halfway decent. this is a trial run, because i plan on rollersetting and flat ironing for christmas, but i need to practice my setting. honestly, i need to practice my flat ironing too, but i don't want to mess with heat.
 
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