New *2010* Transitioners Support Thread!

1) My last relaxer (texturized) was back in July, so it's been 5 months
2) My goal is to grow my hair out MBL and do mini chops and eventually be fully natural- not sure how that'll work, but I'll see when I get there.
 
Khaiya said:
i did 3 sections on each side of my head, 6 in all. Did loose braids and then used ponytail holders and tightly wrapped it around the ends, i had to do it tight cause when my hair gets wet it just slides out of the holder. I've tried the barettes and they didnt work for me but the holders worked well.

I used 1 holder on each side, so 3 plaits in each holder and then i washed with it just like that, rinsed like that, pulled the braids out and added condish, braided them back up and put the holder back in.

HTH, if you still dont get it, i'll post pics the next time i do it so you can see what i mean.
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wow thanks so much!!! ur awesome :grin:
 
I've been away for awhile, but I wanted to say Congratulations to all those who've recently BC'd! Love the pics! :grin:

This support thread...no, all of LHCF, is a Godsend! I KNOW I could not pull off my transition without all of the reinforcement and encouragment that comes from seeing beautiful, natural naps, waves, and curls when I log into this site! In moments of frustration with my hair, I look at pics or y'all and I'm reenergized. :yay: A sincere thanks, ladies.


I now have almost 2 inches of new growth. I love the texture of it...but I have a question: The crown and front of my hair are perfectly straight, PERFECTLY, like a relaxer. Does this mean my hair is not growing, or just that my head has some serious texture identity issues? (I've got deep waves on the sides and middle of the back, and the nape is nappy and happy!) My growth is fast, but I'm just afraid the top/front isn't growing!!!

I've transitioned before, and don't remember this happening, but I do remember noticing it was straight at touch-up times when I relaxed. Relaxing made it look thin, almost balding. Now it looks thicker/healthier, but still straight as a pin! ? ? ?
 
I was talking to my SO on the phone and we started talking about my hair. I was contemplating relaxing about whether or not I should relax my hair again. He straight up said "Don't." Lol, I guess I'm transitioning again.

Last relaxer: August 24th, 2009.

Subscribing :D
 
Thick&Fine said:
lurking...and subscribing..It's almost been three months since the last creamy crk..might as well!
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c0urtkneee said:
newbie coming out of lurking as well. :]
my last relaxer was in August. &this will
be my second time attempting to transition.
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blue_flower said:
1) My last relaxer (texturized) was back in July, so it's been 5 months
2) My goal is to grow my hair out MBL and do mini chops and eventually be fully natural- not sure how that'll work, but I'll see when I get there.
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Aria-Selene said:
14 months post and I plan on hanging in till I hit 28 months
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twinkletoes17 said:
I was talking to my SO on the phone and we started talking about my hair. I was contemplating relaxing about whether or not I should relax my hair again. He straight up said "Don't." Lol, I guess I'm transitioning again.

Last relaxer: August 24th, 2009.

Subscribing :D
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Yay, welcome to the thread! :circle:

Lenee925 said:
I'm thinking of transitioning. The longest I went was 6 months.
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:poke:Go on..
 
vainღ♥♡jane said:
i am just tired of dealing with these two textures together and trying to detangle them. i am going to try some detangling sprays and conditioners and see if i can't get over this hump. ♥
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Have you tried the denman brush? It has made a great difference to me.

I'm sure you know the deal but just in case: small sections, start at the bottom and work your way up. When you get to your ng stretch it out before you get your brush/comb in there so you won't have to detangle your relaxed hair over again.

Try using conditioners with good slip and fingercombing in the shower? Water pressure is a nice way to get rid of shed hair, which used to cause tangles for me. Sometimes I just fingercomb for days and it won't matter, as long as I remove shed hairs.

How wet my hair is also makes a difference to me. If it's soaking it'll snap, if it's completely dry it's too brittle. I have to find that in between stage and detangle right then.

HTH, I haven't had issues with tangles since I was 4 months post (okay maybe a little longer because I didn't want to give up shampooing my hair in the sink :look:). You just have to learn how to deal with it and find out what works for you and you'll be on automatic pilot from then on.
 
Grand Prix said:
Have you tried the denman brush? It has made a great difference to me.

I'm sure you know the deal but just in case: small sections, start at the bottom and work your way up. When you get to your ng stretch it out before you get your brush/comb in there so you won't have to detangle your relaxed hair over again.

Try using conditioners with good slip and fingercombing in the shower? Water pressure is a nice way to get rid of shed hair, which used to cause tangles for me. Sometimes I just fingercomb for days and it won't matter, as long as I remove shed hairs.

How wet my hair is also makes a difference to me. If it's soaking it'll snap, if it's completely dry it's too brittle. I have to find that in between stage and detangle right then.

HTH, I haven't had issues with tangles since I was 4 months post (okay maybe a little longer because I didn't want to give up shampooing my hair in the sink :look:). You just have to learn how to deal with it and find out what works for you and you'll be on automatic pilot from then on.
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i'm scared of the dang brush. :lol: that was my weapon of choice when i ripped my hair out tryin to detangle a few days ago. i lost my patience and just wanted to be done with it.

i still do the sink thing. i'm sure this has something to do with the tangles. i just hate jumping in and out of the shower. ♥
 
im transitioning (again).
last time i had to end my transition 3 months in because i was unable to do pony's my hair was too short, not a good look.
I think if i make it past the 6 month mark im good to go, just takes some getting used to.
im super excited tho . I want to stay away from the creamy crack this new year!

wish me luck ladies! :)
 
:welcome:

Good luck, it's gonna be fun :yep:
We'll all here to help :grin:
UGQueen said:
im transitioning (again).
last time i had to end my transition 3 months in because i was unable to do pony's my hair was too short, not a good look.
I think if i make it past the 6 month mark im good to go, just takes some getting used to.
im super excited tho . I want to stay away from the creamy crack this new year!

wish me luck ladies! :)
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I'm 52 weeks post but won't officially be 1 year post till Sunday 20th December so I'm going to hold off the celebrations till Sunday... :lachen:

I'll sneak a little :yahoo: in though ;-)

I wore my hair like this today, ends tucked under (I just felt happy today so I used the flower :grin:):


Enjoy your weekend ladies! I'll be back on Sunday!!!
 
MummysGirl said:
I'm 52 weeks post but won't officially be 1 year post till Sunday 20th December so I'm going to hold off the celebrations till Sunday... :lachen:

I'll sneak a little :yahoo: in though ;-)

I wore my hair like this today, ends tucked under (I just felt happy today so I used the flower :grin:):


Enjoy your weekend ladies! I'll be back on Sunday!!!
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Really pretty :yep:. So you are going to start a thread with a whole bunch of pics, right? I hope so :grin:. It is helpful for everyone.
 
This is beautiful!

MummysGirl said:
I'm 52 weeks post but won't officially be 1 year post till Sunday 20th December so I'm going to hold off the celebrations till Sunday... :lachen:

I'll sneak a little :yahoo: in though ;-)

I wore my hair like this today, ends tucked under (I just felt happy today so I used the flower :grin:):


Enjoy your weekend ladies! I'll be back on Sunday!!!
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MummysGirl said:
I'm 52 weeks post but won't officially be 1 year post till Sunday 20th December so I'm going to hold off the celebrations till Sunday... :lachen:

I'll sneak a little :yahoo: in though ;-)

I wore my hair like this today, ends tucked under (I just felt happy today so I used the flower :grin:):


Enjoy your weekend ladies! I'll be back on Sunday!!!
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Congrats! we'll be waiting for the official day to celebrate!
 
Wow 1 year post!!

I washed and did bantu knots on my hair. Getting it braided in some kind of way tomorrow...

Not sure where I'm going... just yet... and not sure if I'm going to venture down the kinky twists route again.
 
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