New *2010* Transitioners Support Thread!

[SherylsTresses]

dorko
I've been stalking your fotki. I'm one month post behind you. My last relaxer was August 2009.

 

[Reminiscing]

I must've been sleeping the last few weeks of my transition because it just hit me this morning that my hair is now half natural/half relaxed and in certain parts such as my nape, there's more natural than relaxed. So...

CALLING ALL TRANSITIONING PRODUCT JUNKIES! I NEED NEW PRODUCTS!

What leave-in conditioners do you recommend to help keep the frizz away?

What do you seal with?

What do you use to tame your edges? My edges are very weak so I need to keep brushing to a minimum. Any techniques or product recommendations are greatly appreciated!

Miss Jessie's Curly Pudding was recommended to me a few weeks ago. I tried it and I liked the results for my braidout. Now I'm looking for other products that I should try now that my natural hair has reached the halfway mark. TIA!

 

[TruMe]

Reminiscing - Just a quick response to the taming of the edges, I actually use Miss Jessie's Curly Meringue and then place a scarf on for 20-30 mins. Lasts all day when I do a bun and then near the end of the day, I usually take down my bun and fluff the back. I can then wear my hair out with all the nice curls in the back and a sleek look along my edges up front. It's really cute. Depending on your hair type, you may also like this product called Hick's Total Transformations. My daughter loves this.

 

[Reminiscing]

TruMe - thanks for the recommendation. Do you have to brush your hair before you tie it down with the scarf?

 

[TruMe]

Reminiscing - No, I just smooth my hair back, finger combing as needed, tie my hair back, rub some Miss Jessie's in my hand and then smooth it onto my hair going about 2 inches back. Then I put the scarf on. If there are any adjustments that need to be made to the bun, I will then do it after the scarf is on.

 

[Fab_Nikki]

I must've been sleeping the last few weeks of my transition because it just hit me this morning that my hair is now half natural/half relaxed and in certain parts such as my nape, there's more natural than relaxed. So...

CALLING ALL TRANSITIONING PRODUCT JUNKIES! I NEED NEW PRODUCTS!

What leave-in conditioners do you recommend to help keep the frizz away? I just started using the GVP version of Sebastian Potion 9. I looove this. But I also love Shea Butter Skala and my fav is Lacio Lacio.

What do you seal with? Looooving castor oil right now. Also use coconut oil

What do you use to tame your edges? My edges are very weak so I need to keep brushing to a minimum. Any techniques or product recommendations are greatly appreciated!
I do the same as TruMe except I use this

to tame my edges when I have a slick bun. Its inexpensive, its worth a try. It keeps my hair in order and I notice my curlies in the back still pop too. HTHs

Miss Jessie's Curly Pudding was recommended to me a few weeks ago. I tried it and I liked the results for my braidout. Now I'm looking for other products that I should try now that my natural hair has reached the halfway mark. TIA!

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[KurlyNinja]

I'm less than a week away from 7 months post. I feel like many people start to want to BC around this point in time. I'm actually becoming happier and happier with my hair and I'm sure I could wait out at least until over 1 year post.

 

[Reminiscing]

TruMe & Fab_Nikki - Good to know that I don't have to use a brush! I will definitely try your method. Thanks so much!

 

[SmilingElephant]

Ladies....i am in LOVE with Oyin Honey Hemp conditioner!!! I just used it to rinse/detangle, deep condition and as a leave-in.....my hair loves honey so i wouldn't use this if your hair doesn't like honey as i've read some reviews that it makes some ppls hair feel sticky but i LOVE it!!....it smells like Dreamscicle.

 

[brg240]

ladies! I'm now 24 months into my transition I'm going to cowash my hair later today and probably take pics

 

[LaFemmeNaturelle]

brg240 do you have a photo album somewhere? i know i asked you in another thread but im not sure if you ever responded

 

[brg240]

LaFemmeNaturelle
I'm sorry, I was actually about to respond to that thread. I don't, I just registered on that site about an hour ago but then I saw that you can get spyware from there?

I'm going to look around how other people set up their fotkis before I set mine up (if I choose to do it.) I do have some threads where I have posted pics though.

 

[NikkiQ]

Checking in at 25 weeks! I'll be officially 6 months post next Saturday. I can't wait to take these braids down and see my progress so far!!!

 

[Arian]

My transition ended, but I wish everyone else good luck on the rest of their journey!

 

[Bun Mistress]

I think I'm about ready to cut my hair. I have been thinking about it for a week. I'm just 100 percent there yet. I just made the top of BSL. So its a tough decision to make. If I cut I would around SL. Maube between SL and APL with lots of layers. What do you all think?

 

[LaFemmeNaturelle]

LaFemmeNaturelle
I'm sorry, I was actually about to respond to that thread. I don't, I just registered on that site about an hour ago but then I saw that you can get spyware from there?

I'm going to look around how other people set up their fotkis before I set mine up (if I choose to do it.) I do have some threads where I have posted pics though.

brg240 yeah I stopped using my fotki. I made a photo album on here and I also post my pics on hairlista and KISS for people who arent on this site. You could also use photobucket I guess but here would probably be better.

 

[LaFemmeNaturelle]

I think I'm about ready to cut my hair. I have been thinking about it for a week. I'm just 100 percent there yet. I just made the top of BSL. So its a tough decision to make. If I cut I would around SL. Maube between SL and APL with lots of layers. What do you all think?

Bun Mistress I think you should do it just so I can see some hair porn but its not really up to me. If you are ready to cut and you are comfortable with the length and you have ideas about how you would style your hair then I say go for it!

 

[brg240]

Bun Mistress - congrats to making it to BSL, and if you want a cut, I say go for it. That cut you described sounds nice

congrats BamaBeauty1985did you post pics somewhere?

LaFemmeNaturelle Thanks, I'll probably make one on here, I started to before but I never uploaded pics.

I tried to take pics yesterday but it didn't turn out well. I did get a shot where you can see my relaxed ends vs my natural hair somewhat. (if not look around the shoulder area)

 

[TruMe]

After using Design Essentials new Naturals line for a second time, I just realized that my relaxed hair does NOT like it. On the other hand, my natural hair really liked it. May be something I get after this transition.

 

[dr.j]

I tried to take pics yesterday but it didn't turn out well. I did get a shot where you can see my relaxed ends vs my natural hair somewhat. (if not look around the shoulder area)


Nice growth, brg! If I have that much at 24 months, I probably will BC. But I'm still debating if I'll go longer (36months)

 

[Bun Mistress]

brg240, you have just inspired me to keep going another year,that is some awesome hair

 

[JuiceMobsta]

Chelz checkin in at almost 16 and 1/2 months post....I took some pictures of my new growth and I must say that I am in LOVEEEEEE!!!!! I cant wait until my hair is really long, I'm on a natural high!! But anyways, I applied Suave coconut condish to "dirty" hair as a prepoo and the pics are with the prepoo still in my hair. My hair looks superrr dark when damp/wet P.S. Hope the pics arent too big

Oh, and BTW, my camera SUCKS.


The Sides: I think that this section is the tightest curl pattern in my hair because it is quick to curl/shrink up and actually looks much shorter than it is. This section is around NL/SL, well, it definitely comes well past my chin, stretched

The Front: I think this section of my hair is the loosest...it takes it longer to curl and when it does the curl is a loose/wavy curl...I think. :scratchch The front comes to the bottom of my lips stretched.

The Crown: The curl pattern in this section is simlar to the front, just a little tighter. It is a wave curl I guess...

The Back: I used to think this section was the most loose but I guess I'm wrong, it has springy curls... It comes past my collar bones...

Moral of my story, Relaxed ends suck!!!

 

[SherylsTresses]

SherylsTresses checking in

I've been very lazy lately. Last weekend I just cowashed. This weekend I clarified, protein treatment and DC overnight in two braids. I moisturized with Giovanni Direct Leave-in/EVOO. I detangled with my fingers and not with a comb. I wonder how long can I go without detangling with a comb.

 

[DDTexlaxed]

I am officially 3 months post relaxer. I have learned so much in 3 months. I can't believe I can now flat twist my hair. I always had busted twists my previous natural journeys.

 

[JuiceMobsta]

SherylsTresses checking in

I've been very lazy lately. Last weekend I just cowashed. This weekend I clarified, protein treatment and DC overnight in two braids. I moisturized with Giovanni Direct Leave-in/EVOO. I detangled with my fingers and not with a comb. I wonder how long can I go without detangling with a comb.

A week, lol

What protein treatment do you use?

 

[SherylsTresses]

Chelz

Love your recent pics...!!! I use Aubrey Organics Glycogen Protein Balancing conditioner as a protein treatment.

 

[LaFemmeNaturelle]

SherylsTresses checking in

I've been very lazy lately. Last weekend I just cowashed. This weekend I clarified, protein treatment and DC overnight in two braids. I moisturized with Giovanni Direct Leave-in/EVOO. I detangled with my fingers and not with a comb. I wonder how long can I go without detangling with a comb.

I just went an entire month without combing. I actually think finger combing is better for me because I get no breakage at all and when I finally detangled on Thursday, it wasn't any harder than when I used to detangle twice a month. If you're gonna finger comb, be sure to do it thoroughly and try to remove all shed hair and tangles

 

[SherylsTresses]

LFN, thanks for your response...!!! I will finger-detangle for a while and see how my hair responds. I will be sure to remove knots and shed hair.

 

[JuiceMobsta]

I just went an entire month without combing. I actually think finger combing is better for me because I get no breakage at all and when I finally detangled on Thursday, it wasn't any harder than when I used to detangle twice a month. If you're gonna finger comb, be sure to do it thoroughly and try to remove all shed hair and tangles

I agree The only thing I would use a comb for is to part my hair or to help fluff out stringy relaxed ends. I never thought I would finger comb my hair but its awesome! I just get all the shed hairs out on wash day. The new pantene curly series conditioner has phenomenal slip, its my new staple for the finger comb/detangle in the shower.

Screw combs.

 

[Arian]

brg240 I have not yet, but I will...