New *2010* Transitioners Support Thread!

[mrsjohnson75]

I co-washed my hair last night because I missed my lil fro . I had recently flat ironed on Thursday for a party.

24 weeks and my transition is going great!

 

[Neek-a-Nator]

ugh. i hate these relaxed ends! im at bsl with about an inch of ng. i just hate how the relaxed hair just hangs off the curls when i get out of the shower, its so ugly looking. my boring, straight, stupid relaxed ends!! but im not gonna bc so im just gonna deal with it. that is all, i just wanted to vent a lil. lol

That's exactly what this place is for, when you want to vent, share info/pics, or get tips. You will be ok once you get your transitioning routine and hair styles down.

 

[Platinum]

I've had my Senegalese Twists for almost a month and I have quite a bit of NG. Lots and lots of teeny tiny coils. I'm not sure if that's considered 4a, b,c, z or whatever but I love it. They are so soft and I find myself constantly playing with my NG.

 

[MummysGirl]

I know how you feel! I was so happy to cowash on Monday morning after wearing my twistout on blowdried hair over the weekend.

24 weeks post! Couple of weeks and you'll be 6 months post,

I co-washed my hair last night because I missed my lil fro . I had recently flat ironed on Thursday for a party.

24 weeks and my transition is going great!

 

[nsmith30]

I'm currently 7 weeks post. I don't have a set time frame for ending my transition. I was tossing the idea of transitioning back and forth and then cut my hair short. After realizing that the back portion of my hair is almost completely natural, I decided that now was the best time to start. I've been relaxed for 15 of my 24 years and am looking forward to my journey of self discovery.

 

[destine2grow]

I am a newbie with a couple of questions 1) do u ladies shampoo your hair or co-wash only? if so how many times? 2) what is scab hair. TIA.

 

[MummysGirl]

Ladies

Scab hair: http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=8060

I shampoo once every 3-4 weeks, and I cowash 3 times a week. Some ladies shampoo once a week.
Try cowashing a few times and see how your hair feels, check for buildup on your scalp and also your hair. If you need to shampoo once a week, then do so.

HHG!!!

I am a newbie with a couple of questions 1) do u ladies shampoo your hair or co-wash only? if so how many times? 2) what is scab hair. TIA.

 

[Eisani]

I've been rocking a messy bun for about a week now. I haven't detangled in a week and I know I'm in for it when the time comes to detangle and wash. I've just been letting my ends/edges get wet in the shower and brushing over the top of my hair and putting it back in a ponytail holder. DISASTER waiting to happen lol! Oh well, three more months to go and I'll be ending this transition @ 28 months. I guess

 

[chelleyrock]

I was supposed to wash, deep condition, blowdry and flatiron my hair yesterday for my 1 year post relaxer. But no...I was too tired and just sprayed hair with water, added shea butter and coconut oil, and rebraided my hair for another braidout.

Will hopefully try again sometime this week.

 

[MummysGirl]

:notworthy28 months

I've been rocking a messy bun for about a week now. I haven't detangled in a week and I know I'm in for it when the time comes to detangle and wash. I've just been letting my ends/edges get wet in the shower and brushing over the top of my hair and putting it back in a ponytail holder. DISASTER waiting to happen lol! Oh well, three more months to go and I'll be ending this transition @ 28 months. I guess

 

[Eisani]

:notworthy28 months

Let's just hope I make it. The right side and very back of my hair is completely relaxer free, I just have some stragglers hanging around in other areas. It's strange, but I don't even really care

 

[andromeda]

I've been rocking a messy bun for about a week now. I haven't detangled in a week and I know I'm in for it when the time comes to detangle and wash. I've just been letting my ends/edges get wet in the shower and brushing over the top of my hair and putting it back in a ponytail holder. DISASTER waiting to happen lol! Oh well, three more months to go and I'll be ending this transition @ 28 months. I guess

28 months! :notworthy

I'm currently 7 weeks post. I don't have a set time frame for ending my transition. I was tossing the idea of transitioning back and forth and then cut my hair short. After realizing that the back portion of my hair is almost completely natural, I decided that now was the best time to start. I've been relaxed for 15 of my 24 years and am looking forward to my journey of self discovery.

Wishing you the best on your journey! Glad that you see a transitioning is about more than hair.

I co-washed my hair last night because I missed my lil fro . I had recently flat ironed on Thursday for a party.

24 weeks and my transition is going great!

Keep up the good work!

ugh. i hate these relaxed ends! im at bsl with about an inch of ng. i just hate how the relaxed hair just hangs off the curls when i get out of the shower, its so ugly looking. my boring, straight, stupid relaxed ends!! but im not gonna bc so im just gonna deal with it. that is all, i just wanted to vent a lil. lol

Preach! I mentioned in the "confessions" thread that I treat my bonelaxed ends like a red-headed stepchild, undeserving of love. So puny and just...there - definitely a runt compared to my ng. Let's not even get into the fact that I never even asked to be bonelaxed...

 

[LoveCraze]

I was supposed to wash, deep condition, blowdry and flatiron my hair yesterday for my 1 year post relaxer. But no...I was too tired and just sprayed hair with water, added shea butter and coconut oil, and rebraided my hair for another braidout.

Will hopefully try again sometime this week.

I think we all feel that way sometimes. Especially with the cold weather.

I'm finding that I just don't want to wet my hair so much. I'm thinking I might want to stretch my hair washing to every 2 weeks instead of once a week. I don't cowash too often cause I really feel I need shampoo to remove the buildup on my scalp.

 

[Grand Prix]

I've been rocking a messy bun for about a week now. I haven't detangled in a week and I know I'm in for it when the time comes to detangle and wash. I've just been letting my ends/edges get wet in the shower and brushing over the top of my hair and putting it back in a ponytail holder. DISASTER waiting to happen lol! Oh well, three more months to go and I'll be ending this transition @ 28 months. I guess

Another :notworthy for your 28 months!!

 

[destine2grow]

Has anyone tried Darcy's Botanicals Coconut Lemongrass Transitioning Creme? If so did you like it? I think I am going to purchase this just trying to get some reviews before I do.

 

[Eisani]

LOL, I'm not @ 28 months yet, I'm coming up on 25. We'll see if I earn all that in March

 

[Neek-a-Nator]

LOL, I'm not @ 28 months yet, I'm coming up on 25. We'll see if I earn all that in March

Well if you've come this far, I'm sure you will make it. Congrats, that is no small feet. WOW!!!

 

[plastic]

at this point i really wish my hair was longer so I can transition for a month.

Any ladies out there looking to do the CG (curly girl) method once you are natural ?

 

[MummysGirl]

Is the curly girl method, conditioner only?

at this point i really wish my hair was longer so I can transition for a month.

Any ladies out there looking to do the CG (curly girl) method once you are natural ?

 

[MummysGirl]

Hi Ladies,
I wanted to share this comparison picture with you (pic #1 of the week ).

Wet hair vs Dry (blowdried hair):

 

[plastic]

Is the curly girl method, conditioner only?

Sorta ... the way I see it .. it is using no sulfate shampoos. No mineral oil, any sort of non-soluble cones, no parabens (wtv that is), petroleum or lanolin. All of this things cause frizzy curls.
The whole thing with CG is that after washing you appl a moisturiser (or leave in) and then a styler (which is mousse or gel). This leaves you with the best defined curls ever.

This site explains it better
http://www.wikihow.com/Follow-the-Curly-Girl-Method-for-Curly-Hair

 

[Neek-a-Nator]

Hi Ladies,
I wanted to share this comparison picture with you (pic #1 of the week ).

Wet hair vs Dry (blowdried hair):

LOL, keep em coming Mummy, I look forwRD TO checking out your pics. There is a HUGE contrast between wet and dry pics, it really shows how much growth you actually have which is alot may I add. Because you have soooo much NG compared to relaxed ends, does it make it difficult to flat twist on wet hair???? I think that would be torture for me.

 

[andromeda]

Thanks, MG! The bolded is such sound advice. I'm getting too caught up in how it looks wet when that's not even what matters in the grand scheme of things. I'll keep in mind that bc'ing can't be undone.

:lovedrool: Beautiful texture!!!!!!

I too think you can transition for longer Your hair (relaxed + new growth) looks longer than mine so if I can, you can I can't believe I'll be one year post next week! Time flew by!

The worst time to look at your hair as a transitioner is when it's wet! I need to do comparison picture soon of my wet hair vs. my dry stretched hair to show the HUGE difference. I ignore how stringy my relaxed ends look in comparison to my thick new growth when wet... you have to, if not it'll irritate and frustrate you.

But - if you ARE ready to BC very soon, then do so... just make sure you are ready, ok?

Your new growth is toooooooo pretty!!!!!

 

[seraphinelle]

Oh, wet hair frustrates me too...

Anyway, washing hair tonight, think I'll just bun until friday maybe..

 

[MummysGirl]

Thank you
It's a little harder but not impossible to flat twist/cornrow my wet hair (thoroughly detangled), the main reason why I don't do so is my twistout/braidout result always appears shorter (and 'less big') than if I do them on almost dry hair.
I love taking pictures, I sometimes feel like my hair's not growing... then I see pics

LOL, keep em coming Mummy, I look forwRD TO checking out your pics. There is a HUGE contrast between wet and dry pics, it really shows how much growth you actually have which is alot may I add. Because you have soooo much NG compared to relaxed ends, does it make it difficult to flat twist on wet hair???? I think that would be torture for me.

 

[Neek-a-Nator]

Thank you
It's a little harder but not impossible to flat twist/cornrow my wet hair (thoroughly detangled), the main reason why I don't do so is my twistout/braidout result always appears shorter (and 'less big') than if I do them on almost dry hair.
I love taking pictures, I sometimes feel like my hair's not growing... then I see pics

Yes my dear the truth is in the pudding. Great progress.

 

[raushana2478]

7 months post, transitioning untill my natural hair reaches sholder length.

 

[Neek-a-Nator]

Ladies, I just purchased a hair steamer to enhance my DC treatments. I was convinced in the hair steamer/hooded dryer thread. I'm really excited and can't wait to get my package in the mail. I'll be sure to report back to you ladies to let you all know the effects of the steam treatments. Hopefully it will work wonders on my NG/transitioning/natural hair, that's what I hear anyway. I'll keep you posted.

 

[MummysGirl]

7 months post, transitioning untill my natural hair reaches sholder length.

Please let's know what you think. I sometimes DC overnight and that seems to work really well but I'd love to know how it goes for you

Ladies, I just purchased a hair steamer to enhance my DC treatments. I was convinced in the hair steamer/hooded dryer thread. I'm really excited and can't wait to get my package in the mail. I'll be sure to report back to you ladies to let you all know the effects of the steam treatments. Hopefully it will work wonders on my NG/transitioning/natural hair, that's what I hear anyway. I'll keep you posted.

 

[Neek-a-Nator]

Sure thing Mummy, I'll keep you posted. I DC overnight right before this install and my head felt cold and mushy, I was so uncomfortable all night, lol. In any rate I'm thinking the steam should help with a good level of moisturization and compliment the DC.