New *2010* Transitioners Support Thread!
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Shay72
Natural, 4A
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.
I have a steamer and I love it. Best hair investment ever
. Really take note of what your dc looks like before you get under the steamer and after the steamer 
. I feel like with a hooded dryer or heat cap the dc gets wetter and mushier if that makes sense. With the steamer it penetrates and absorbs.Neek-a-Nator
New Member
Hi Shay, I'm really glad to hear this, it makes me even more excite about my purchase. And read my other post, I totally understand what you mean about "mushy" yuck. This will definitely help cause sometimes I feel as if the conditioner doesn't penetrate.I have a steamer and I love it. Best hair investment ever
vainღ♥♡jane
ღ♥♡honey chile♡♥ღ
my bantu knot was a semi-success. it was kinda frizzy, and then it was really foggy out today, so it fell a bit before i could take good pictures. i also posted pictures of my sad, sad, twist out. any advice on how to master these styles would be much appreciated. ♥
http://public.fotki.com/legslikewhoa/transitioning/nov09/
http://public.fotki.com/legslikewhoa/transitioning/nov09/
Skiggle
Well-Known Member
Goodness, how many weeks post are you
your hair grows really thick.
Shay72
Natural, 4A
http://public.fotki.com/legslikewhoa/transitioning/nov09/[/QUOTE
I haven't had a successful bantu knot out yet but I know your hair needs to be completely dry before taking them out.
Twists--Did you do it on wet or dry hair and what did you twist with?
vainღ♥♡jane
ღ♥♡honey chile♡♥ღ
i'm 10 months post. i let the bantu knots sit under the dryer for about 3 hours, and then i slept in them for 2 more days to make sure they were dry. for the twists, i worked with wet hair, and i moisturized with my Silken Child and some olive oil. i forgot to put rods on the ends so it was not cute. ♥
Shay72
Natural, 4A
To get more defined twistouts you need to use something with hold. What works for me is aloe vera gelly or Qhemet's Honey Bush Tea Gel on wet or dry hair.
I'm 16 weeks post. My goal is 6 months. Then I would reassess and see if I want to keep growing my relaxer out or if I want to relax or texlax.
I wear my hair flat ironed 100% of the time and get steam treatments with almost every wash. I definitely feel a difference sitting under the steamer vs. sitting under a regular dryer. My 4b hair is very spongy and dry and it takes a lot for a conditioner to really have an effect on my hair.
My hair is pretty short right now. My reasons for transitioning was because I was having problems with breakage and scalp irritation. And also because I really like thick, full hair, regardless of length. And I always hated the fact that when I relaxed my hair was so flat and thin and wouldn't look cute til about 4 weeks or so into my relaxer.
Im actually really feeling the length and thickness of my hair right now and will probably keep it this length for a while. I will keep getting it trimmed until the broken off trouble spot in the back catches up.
I wear my hair flat ironed 100% of the time and get steam treatments with almost every wash. I definitely feel a difference sitting under the steamer vs. sitting under a regular dryer. My 4b hair is very spongy and dry and it takes a lot for a conditioner to really have an effect on my hair.
My hair is pretty short right now. My reasons for transitioning was because I was having problems with breakage and scalp irritation. And also because I really like thick, full hair, regardless of length. And I always hated the fact that when I relaxed my hair was so flat and thin and wouldn't look cute til about 4 weeks or so into my relaxer.
Im actually really feeling the length and thickness of my hair right now and will probably keep it this length for a while. I will keep getting it trimmed until the broken off trouble spot in the back catches up.
Platinum
Well-Known Member
I had a dream last night that I was at my Grandmother's house and one of my Aunt's told me I needed a relaxer. I told her that I was transitioning and she told me that my hair would look better if I permed it.
I said "why would I do that, my hair was never this long when I relaxed". That's when I grab some of the hair on my nape and pulled. It stretched all the way down past my bra strap. The rest of my family oooh'ed and ahhh'ed and began about me about transitioning. Even though it was just a dream, I woke up feeling so good about my decision to transition.
I can't wait until my hair is that long so I can educate my relatives about hair. Most of them believe that 4a, b, z hair can't grow without a relaxer.
erplexed
I said "why would I do that, my hair was never this long when I relaxed". That's when I grab some of the hair on my nape and pulled. It stretched all the way down past my bra strap. The rest of my family oooh'ed and ahhh'ed and began about me about transitioning. Even though it was just a dream, I woke up feeling so good about my decision to transition.I can't wait until my hair is that long so I can educate my relatives about hair. Most of them believe that 4a, b, z hair can't grow without a relaxer.
erplexed
pookaloo83
New Member
You bantu knot out was pretty! You have alot of new growth! When are you going to decide to bc?
Foxglove
A drop of golden sun
I had a dream last night that I was at my Grandmother's house and one of my Aunt's told me I needed a relaxer. I told her that I was transitioning and she told me that my hair would look better if I permed it.
I can't wait until my hair is that long so I can educate my relatives about hair. Most of them believe that 4a, b, z hair can't grow without a relaxer.
It's the same way in my family. Even cowashing once/twice a week gets a lot of resistance. I feel like even if our hair was long the techniques would still get the side eye
Platinum
Well-Known Member
I totally agree. I'm so glad that I'm able to come to this site and discuss hair with my LHCF sisters. I can't tell you how many times I've been told that I wash my hair too much or I need to use the products made for "black hair".
I think in due time, we'll be able to show our relatives better than we can tell them.
vainღ♥♡jane
ღ♥♡honey chile♡♥ღ
i'm hoping i can hold out until my natural hair is apl stretched or long enough for a decent puff. ♥
Platinum
Well-Known Member
Transitioning= letting your hair grow out with the specific intent to go natural.
Stretching= extending the length of time between relaxers
That's the easiest way I can explain it. Hope this helps.
LoveCraze
Naturalista
I have a steamer and I love it. Best hair investment ever
I'm cosigining with Shay here. I noticed the same thing with my steamer. It really does help conditioner penetrate and your hair feels so good afterward. You will love your steamer when you get it!
determined_to_grow
New Member
I received my package yesterday... I tried it yesterday --- jury is still out.. I definitely do NOT like the way it smells..
MummysGirl
New Member
with your natural hair
MummysGirl
New Member
Even though it was just a dream, I'm for you!
for you!I had a dream last night that I was at my Grandmother's house and one of my Aunt's told me I needed a relaxer. I told her that I was transitioning and she told me that my hair would look better if I permed it.
I can't wait until my hair is that long so I can educate my relatives about hair. Most of them believe that 4a, b, z hair can't grow without a relaxer.
MummysGirl
New Member
I'm not going to the gym tomorrow so I've decided to FINALLY try out a bantu knot out tonight! I'm a bit scared cos I'm used to my styles working out 99% of the time. Good thing is - if it doesn't look as nice as I'd like, I'll just pull it up into a curly puff.
I'll cowash, airdry in 4 ponytails and make sure my hair is almost dry before I do the bantu knots....
Should I 2 strand twist each section before knotting or not? How many bantu knots should I do? Please help, I'm a bantu knot out virgin!!!
Almost 51 weeks post
cos I'm used to my styles working out 99% of the time. Good thing is - if it doesn't look as nice as I'd like, I'll just pull it up into a curly puff.I'll cowash, airdry in 4 ponytails and make sure my hair is almost dry before I do the bantu knots....
Should I 2 strand twist each section before knotting or not? How many bantu knots should I do? Please help, I'm a bantu knot out virgin!!!
Almost 51 weeks post
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Grand Prix
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I think your bantu knot out was a real success! I like how you pinned in back, it looks very nice.
Too bad about some of the relaxed ends not curling completely. I think that's because your sections are a little on the small side so you can't tuck the ends in tightly enough, if that makes sense.
At the rate your super thick ng is coming in, I think those knots are going to become pretty huge in a while though.
But really, it hardly matters, I think it looks great.
Grand Prix
Well-Known Member
I'm not going to the gym tomorrow so I've decided to FINALLY try out a bantu knot out tonight! I'm a bit scared
I'll cowash, airdry in 4 ponytails and make sure my hair is almost dry before I do the bantu knots....
Should I twist each section before knotting or not? How many bantu knots should I do? Please help, I'm a bantu knot out virgin!!!
Almost 51 weeks post
Yay, you're finally going for the bantu knots! I'd be nervous too though, if my twist outs always looked as fabulous as yours.
Anyway, I don't twist each section first, it makes my relaxed hair look scragglier than ever. I simply twirl and knot. I make sure I smooth my hair out properly and pull my ng straight so that my hair looks more uniform when I take the knots down.
I get smoother results when my hair is still slightly damp. The bigger the sections, the longer it needs to dry. And it really does need to dry. When I used to do braid outs and my hair would still be damp, it would still be kind of okay because there was still a nice wave/crinkle to it. Damp knot outs just fall and frizz for me.
When I seperate each section, I never just comb through it all. Big hair is one thing, but combing through your knot out is something else..
I've been using large sections (7-8) for a while now because I like the large curls in a ponytail. When wearing it down I would go for 12-14, maybe? Also depends on hair length and thickness, I guess.
Wearing it down hasn't worked for me after about 9 months post unless I blowdried it first. After 11, blowdrying didn't get me very far either. I refuse to flatiron for a knot out.
I learned to bantu knot from this lady: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LbsLAwCxRO4. There are lots of other helpful video's out there.
This girl braids before she knots and I thought this looked very nice as well: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TcT4BmJWc74.
Good luck! And.. you'll be back with pics right?
MummysGirl
New Member
Thank you soooooo much for your detailed answer!!!!
I'm going to check out the videos right now! Hmm.... cos I'm almost 12 months post, maybe I'll have to blow dry my roots lightly like I did for my twistout on blowdried hair?
Ofcourse I'll be back with pics on Friday morning, I wouldn't miss an opportunity to share pics
It will be pretty
Yay, you're finally going for the bantu knots! I'd be nervous too though, if my twist outs always looked as fabulous as yours.
Anyway, I don't twist each section first, it makes my relaxed hair look scragglier than ever. I simply twirl and knot. I make sure I smooth my hair out properly and pull my ng straight so that my hair looks more uniform when I take the knots down.
I get smoother results when my hair is still slightly damp. The bigger the sections, the longer it needs to dry. And it really does need to dry. When I used to do braid outs and my hair would still be damp, it would still be kind of okay because there was still a nice wave/crinkle to it. Damp knot outs just fall and frizz for me.
When I seperate each section, I never just comb through it all. Big hair is one thing, but combing through your knot out is something else..
I've been using large sections (7-8) for a while now because I like the large curls in a ponytail. When wearing it down I would go for 12-14, maybe? Also depends on hair length and thickness, I guess.
Wearing it down hasn't worked for me after about 9 months post unless I blowdried it first. After 11, blowdrying didn't get me very far either. I refuse to flatiron for a knot out.
I learned to bantu knot from this lady: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LbsLAwCxRO4. There are lots of other helpful video's out there.
This girl braids before she knots and I thought this looked very nice as well: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TcT4BmJWc74.
Good luck! And.. you'll be back with pics right?
Platinum
Well-Known Member
MummysGirl
New Member
Khaiya
Well-Known Member
Hi ladies!
I decided last weekend that i wanted to transition so i would love to hang out with you guys! I'm currently 8 weeks post, i dont plan to do any major cuts until Dec. 31 2010 when i'll do a "big chop" based on how natural i am then. I may take it all off then as well as i might just take some off and keep going. Until then i'll just cut like 1/2-1 inch every 3 months or so.
Is there anybody else aiming for Dec. 31 or that's 8 weeks post like me? I'd really like to have a transitioning buddy.
Off to read the rest of this thread.
I decided last weekend that i wanted to transition so i would love to hang out with you guys! I'm currently 8 weeks post, i dont plan to do any major cuts until Dec. 31 2010 when i'll do a "big chop" based on how natural i am then. I may take it all off then as well as i might just take some off and keep going. Until then i'll just cut like 1/2-1 inch every 3 months or so.
Is there anybody else aiming for Dec. 31 or that's 8 weeks post like me? I'd really like to have a transitioning buddy.
Off to read the rest of this thread.
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MummysGirl
New Member
Created a thread here: http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=425844
Bantu Knots
Took them out and seperated a little, I thought it was a disaster:
But I didn't give up, lol:
Pulled it into a puff for work:
Thank you Grand Prix (your help in this thread and for the youtube vids), Steph Elise (PMs and your youtube vid) and MrsJohnson (your fotki tutorial).
Enjoy your weekend ladies
Bantu Knots
Took them out and seperated a little, I thought it was a disaster:
But I didn't give up, lol:
Pulled it into a puff for work:
Thank you Grand Prix (your help in this thread and for the youtube vids), Steph Elise (PMs and your youtube vid) and MrsJohnson (your fotki tutorial).
Enjoy your weekend ladies
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