New *2010* Transitioners Support Thread!

KathyMay said:
I'm going on 41 weeks post, still transitioning went to a Dominican salon in the DC area last night, they ask if my hair was relaxed or natural, I went on to say it was relaxed went to the wash bowl, had some henna stuck to my scalp (long story) they thought it was dandruff, then they went on to make a fuss about my hair asking me how long has it been since I had a relaxer, then said I need to decide between relaxing and going natural because my hair is going to break yada yada need a good conditioner gotcha check I have been on LHCF for years. Okay then I am finished with the wash they are “discussing” my hair throwing the brillo word out there & decided they couldn’t do my hair in a rollerset, they would have to do a straight blowout which is $30 more. I refused to pay the extra price and walked out of the salon with a wet head. IF they would have touched my hair it was soft but since I’m a 4a/b they assumed it was “brillo” I went home and saved my $65.
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That was just ridiculous. You did the right thing, they probably would have ripped your hair out. A stylist that is patient enough to gently do a transitioning head is a God send.
 
I'm still on the transitioning journey...so far I am 22 weeks, 3 days in. Its so easy thus far, except for wash days! I think I need to eliminate one of the leave-ins...its causing a bit of extra tangling when added in with other products. I am still wearing my hair braided underneath LF's for the entire winter (started in late October). I will break out my hair around late April, when it starts to get too hot to be wearing a wig in the south!! I can't wait to see what my hair will look like then.

ETA: I'm transitioning sans BC, for as many months/years as it takes me to get some WL natural hair unstretched (<--main goal, but will keep it growing). I have made a concession to NEVER cut my hair again, aside from minor trims. I just want to see how long I can grow it without interference from chemicals and scissors.
 
I'm 21 weeks post :hiya2:

Transitioners, how often do you flat iron your roots?

Last weekend, I rollerset and flat iron my roots. The results were not so flattering b/c I used too much leave-in and my tresses looked overmoisturized and thin. I want to rollerset and flat iron again next weekend and was wondering what you guys suggest before I put heat to my roots for the second weekend in a row. :perplexed
 
i'm deep conditioning under the dryer now, and i flat ironed my hair on thursday. i don't think i will flat iron at all in 2010, and just blow dry and cornrow for a braidout on special occasions (my birthday, christmas)/ I think i have made my "mental" transition because i thought my straight hair was boring.
 
Transitioning for 6 months.

Part of me wants to work on no-heat transitioning styles and wait it out at least another 6 months, another part wants to bc TODAY:look:.

So I'm going to deep condition, moisturize and braid, and see if I can get a cute braid-out.

I have been wearing my hair straight (flat-ironed) the past six months.

MummysGirl, thanks for starting this thread.
 
Hi ladies, I have been half-wiggin it and it's great. It's very easy and low maintenance, after working out, I co-wash my cornrows, and my hair has been thanking me for it. It's also a break for my edges from my last weave. Just ordered 2 more half wigs from hairsisters, they were on sale and it's so much cheaper than local BSS. I can't wait for the new ones to arrive. HHG ladies.
 
mrsjohnson75 said:
^^^^^
I may try a half-wig. Never tried a wig in my life but something different may be a good idea.
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You should give it a try, they are very easy and low maintence which makes for a great protective style. And the bonus is you can change your look at the drop of a dime. I love them, I even have my workout hair:lachen:. My new wigs only cost $14.39 which is a terrific price.
 
Hey, ladies!
I may be late to jump on the bandwagon, but I have just discovered bunning (never bunned before, because I didnt feel my hair was long enough and I never dug phony-ponies...) and I am in love!:yahoo:
I think messy buns will be my go to style this winter instead of braidouts/twistouts.
ETA: I'm nearly 5 months post, and a week post flatironing
 
My hair is looking like crap now. I've been rocking a scarf for the past 3 days (on vacation till the new year). I really need an intense protein treatment because my ends are breaking, but just had my wisdom tooth pulled today and don't feel like doing my hair.:sad:

I guess it'll have to wait till New Years Eve or Friday.:sad:
 
SherylsTresses said:
I'm 21 weeks post :hiya2:

Transitioners, how often do you flat iron your roots?

Last weekend, I rollerset and flat iron my roots. The results were not so flattering b/c I used too much leave-in and my tresses looked overmoisturized and thin. I want to rollerset and flat iron again next weekend and was wondering what you guys suggest before I put heat to my roots for the second weekend in a row. :perplexed
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I very rarely flatiron. Maybe once every two months, if that. I usually do braidouts/ twistouts and style from there in faux-puffs, ponytails, updos, etc.

When I do iron, though, I use very little product, so I don't get that heavy look to my hair; just Elasta QP heat protectant, a bit of Qhemet Biologics Burdock Root Cream, and a bit of extra virgin olive oil while the hair is wet. I then blowdry on low once hair is about 60% dry, then flatiron with my Maxiglide.
HTH
 
I'm in!

Last Relaxer was Sept. 15th 2009 (I know, I juuuust started lol)
Goal? It may be a long shot and a couple of years away but it's BSL :)
Wish me luck!
 
This is my new halfwig It blend in with my new growth... I saw someone post that their hair was breaking off from constantly applying heat... Maybe you should try a curly half wig.. I got this one from hairsisters.com for 17.99

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cch24 said:
i'm deep conditioning under the dryer now, and i flat ironed my hair on thursday. i don't think i will flat iron at all in 2010, and just blow dry and cornrow for a braidout on special occasions (my birthday, christmas)/ I think i have made my "mental" transition because i thought my straight hair was boring.
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I think I got there about a month ago. I hear some people say they fight themselves not to relax. Not me. What I fight is doing a bc at least once a week. I can not wait to be natural.
 
Shay72 said:
I think I got there about a month ago. I hear some people say they fight themselves not to relax. Not me. What I fight is doing a bc at least once a week. I can not wait to be natural.
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Shay me too, I have to fight not to BC,I can't wait to do my two strand twists.
 
^^^^That's pretty good, how long are you trying to keep them in for??? Do you have any plans for your hair when youtake down your braids??
 
Yesterday I shampooed and condition with Giovanni tea tree treatment. I have been wearing a full wig with my hair braided underneath. I am loving it!
 
Neek-a-Nator said:
^^^^That's pretty good, how long are you trying to keep them in for??? Do you have any plans for your hair when youtake down your braids??
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Until the end of January at least, Feb if I can still pull it off. I'm not sure what I'm doing with my hair afterwards but I'm going to avoid braiding
 
Hi Haitianbeauty...what's the name of that half wig? Whenever I look a hairsisters I'm never impressed, guess I need to see what they look like on people.

TIA!
 
Hi guys i've been missing all week so far cause i've had the flu so i've just been taking it easy. 1 more day to make 11 weeks post.:lick:


SherylsTresses said:
I'm 21 weeks post :hiya2:

Transitioners, how often do you flat iron your roots?

Last weekend, I rollerset and flat iron my roots. The results were not so flattering b/c I used too much leave-in and my tresses looked overmoisturized and thin. I want to rollerset and flat iron again next weekend and was wondering what you guys suggest before I put heat to my roots for the second weekend in a row. :perplexed
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I flat iron almost weekly, i may skip a week or 2 when i'm lazy but in general its weekly and what i do is to make sure i DC weekly before i flat iron, i use both protein and moisture and do a good DC, use a good heat protectant and use the lowest setting i can to get the results i want.

I think you're fine to flat iron again this weekend and its not like you're even going over your ends again its just your roots. Good protein and moisture DC (together or separately) good heat protectant, low heat setting and you should be just fine.
 
What's everyone doing with their hair for the winter?

It is cold here, and I've been wearing cute little knit hats lately which I know from experience are bad for my hair. I haven't experienced any breakage yet, but I'm going to buy a few black satin caps to wear under the knit ones.

I'm still wearing my hair straight almost all of the time, I was home at Christmas and a few of my friends were looking at me like::rolleyes: "thought you were going natural?" :lachen: So I guess my hair is passing for relaxed. I'm very happy with this regimen, no heat damage, and the ends still look good :) but, I think I'll be braiding it up for the coldest months, for a break and because I love taking down braids and seeing the difference in growth that appears, as if it was overnight :)
 
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