New *2010* Transitioners Support Thread!

BahamaMama said:
Tentatively new transitioner here- last relaxer was 10/29/09, so I'm about 10 weeks post lol. Laughing because I'm not sure I'm committed to being natural this year yet. :perplexed
My hair thrives in its natural state best so I'd like to go back to that (was natural 2000-2005) but my fingers are itching to relax now- plan to wear weaves all this year to keep it away!
Need weaves/braids/wigs (and lots of gel for down-times- like now) to get me through! Planning to install weave by January 15th.
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Welcome to transitioning! We are here to support you, once you experiment with some styles and find one you cand deal with transitioning will be easy!
 
(i hope i didnt miss the answer to a previous question)

but i would also like to know a drugstore-bought glycerin-free moisturizer you ladies like to use

TIA
 
sipp100 said:
Tammy's CUTE! Looks just like a braid-out. I don't have "slickable hair", at least I don't think so, so what would I do with the leave-out hair in the front? Do you think a HW would look good without the hair slicked back? TIA
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:lachen::lachen:@ slickable hair. I don't leave any hair out at all. I have 7 corn rows going straight back, I just start braiding like 1 inch back. The only thing I do is spray a leave-in on my edges, I'm using up my surge spray, then I put on my shea butter mixture, brush and tie down with a scarf, that's it. No gel at all. I do it this way so I don't have to worry about blending, it's easy and works great, just slap on a head band and go. HTH
 
Quick question. I plan on doing roller sets this spring. I want spiral curls that looks like a fro of spirals, not long Shirley temple curls. Which rollers do you all prefer? I have pink cold wave rods. I am concerned that flexi rods won't get my roots smooth at all but they seem easier.
 
What are pink cold wave rods? I'd suggest pink magnetic rollers....

I love this style (she was transitioning here): http://public.fotki.com/India-Shuanta/transitioning-pics/hairstyle016.html

She did this to achieve the results: http://public.fotki.com/India-Shuanta/transitioning-pics/hairstyle008.html

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l8X8xtcOdgA

blksndrlla said:
Quick question. I plan on doing roller sets this spring. I want spiral curls that looks like a fro of spirals, not long Shirley temple curls. Which rollers do you all prefer? I have pink cold wave rods. I am concerned that flexi rods won't get my roots smooth at all but they seem easier.
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MummysGirl said:
What are pink cold wave rods? I'd suggest pink magnetic rollers....

I love this style (she was transitioning here): http://public.fotki.com/India-Shuanta/transitioning-pics/hairstyle016.html

She did this to achieve the results: http://public.fotki.com/India-Shuanta/transitioning-pics/hairstyle008.html

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l8X8xtcOdgA
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Thanks! This is a cold wave rod (http://www.discountbeautycenter.com...ds-Clamps/Diane-Cold-Wave-Rods-Pink-25322.htm ).

Guess I will be experimenting.
 
i can't wait to dc my hair tomorrow. i'm gonna put it in the two buns mummysgirl does when she airdries. i think its so cute and i may wear it to work like that saturday. :lol: ♥
 
One of my braids in the back just fell out. I just measured the size of my coils. Toothpick size. What type is that? I have coils, they are just super tiny the diameter is the size of a toothpick. Am I officially 4zzz?
 
Foxglove said:
One of my braids in the back just fell out. I just measured the size of my coils. Toothpick size. What type is that? I have coils, they are just super tiny the diameter is the size of a toothpick. Am I officially 4zzz?
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That must look so cute! Imagine a whole head of those. :lick:
 
Hi!

I have some ?s: I'm still transitioning, close to 10months (1/14), and the right side + back of my hair feels dry (I put moisturizer on it almost daily) and it's tightly coiled--like pen-springs. The rest of my hair is fine, only for this part...and when I flexi rod it, it stays curled, for like, 2 days, then reverts!!!
I'm thinking that's just the way my hair's going to be natural, but I also think it's damaged...and I thought it would be longer..(ok, I'm rambling)

?: Have any of you had to switch to another hair care line? Is it time to start using natural products? Has anyone start using natural products (Oyin, KK, CD, Qhemet, etc) while transitioning--and how did it affect your relaxed hair?




Does one side of your hair 'shrink' more than the other--and if so, is that a good thing?

Can "playing" in your coils lead to breakge/thinning of the hair? I do this constantly--on my right side. :(

I'm just frustrated about this whole thing, but I don't want to stop--just want to get better. :((
 
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Ladies, winter is kicking my butt! :sad:

I'm not doing anything different, but for the past few weeks, as it has gotten super cold and the air all dry, my hair is feeling/looking/behavign worse and worse.

The thing is, when it's still wet I have no problems. I can cowash and detangle just fine. Pulling it back into a ponytail gets a little harder because of alll the ng trying to fit in there. But still, it's soft and cooperating.

It'll still be ok for a little while (1,5-2 hours :ohwell:), but then my trusty knot out ponytail will get all stiff and rough, the curls will fall and I end up with these limp, straight, poofy mess! I'll try and post pics tonight when I get home..

What to do? This is the harshest winter I've ever seen (even 70 year olds are saying it, lol), so could it just be the weather?
Should I seal my hair? I never seal.. because.. well I always seems to seal the moisture out in stead of in my hair. Maybe this would be a good time to master this art.

I've also been meaning to ask, will a mini chop make things easier?
When I stretch my hair out it's nearly BSL. BSB, anyway. I guess I could live with APL. Should I?
 
Patiently waiting for my RC to hit the bank so I can go get my hair professionally braided. I think I want Senegalese twists.

The hair I used for my kinky twists is horrible and I can't wait to take it out. That's what I get for being cheap. I should have bought the hair I used last time.
 
Maybe it's the weather or maybe the products you use, I've read on the forum that glycerin based moisturisers can result in dry hair during the winter. If you use a glycerin based moisturiser, maybe dilute it with a litte water and seal with an oil or butter. I use glycerin in my moisturising mix and seal with a shera butter mix and my hair still seems to be behaving the same.

Do you think maybe you need to clarify?

I don't know if a mini chop will make things easier... it will definitely mean less relaxed ends to deal with so it might not be a bad idea.
Grand Prix said:
Ladies, winter is kicking my butt! :sad:

I'm not doing anything different, but for the past few weeks, as it has gotten super cold and the air all dry, my hair is feeling/looking/behavign worse and worse.

The thing is, when it's still wet I have no problems. I can cowash and detangle just fine. Pulling it back into a ponytail gets a little harder because of alll the ng trying to fit in there. But still, it's soft and cooperating.

It'll still be ok for a little while (1,5-2 hours :ohwell:), but then my trusty knot out ponytail will get all stiff and rough, the curls will fall and I end up with these limp, straight, poofy mess! I'll try and post pics tonight when I get home..

What to do? This is the harshest winter I've ever seen (even 70 year olds are saying it, lol), so could it just be the weather?
Should I seal my hair? I never seal.. because.. well I always seems to seal the moisture out in stead of in my hair. Maybe this would be a good time to master this art.

I've also been meaning to ask, will a mini chop make things easier?
When I stretch my hair out it's nearly BSL. BSB, anyway. I guess I could live with APL. Should I?
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MzK said:
Hi!

I have some ?s: I'm still transitioning, close to 10months (1/14), and the right side + back of my hair feels dry (I put moisturizer on it almost daily) and it's tightly coiled--like pen-springs. The rest of my hair is fine, only for this part...and when I flexi rod it, it stays curled, for like, 2 days, then reverts!!!
I'm thinking that's just the way my hair's going to be natural, but I also think it's damaged...and I thought it would be longer..(ok, I'm rambling)

?: Have any of you had to switch to another hair care line? Is it time to start using natural products? Has anyone start using natural products (Oyin, KK, CD, Qhemet, etc) while transitioning--and how did it affect your relaxed hair?




Does one side of your hair 'shrink' more than the other--and if so, is that a good thing?

Can "playing" in your coils lead to breakge/thinning of the hair? I do this constantly--on my right side. :(

I'm just frustrated about this whole thing, but I don't want to stop--just want to get better. :((
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Can someone please answer my questions? I'd really like some help. :(
 
Hi... I don't think that's damaged hair, it's normal to have different textures on your head that behave differently :yep:

I use a few natural products... my shea butter mix is unrefined shea butter with oils and my leave in conditioner - giovanni direct leave in. Both work really well on my relaxed and natural hair.

I play in my coils too but it should be kept to a minimum cos of friction, possible dryness -> breakage.

HTH!

MzK said:
Hi!

I have some ?s: I'm still transitioning, close to 10months (1/14), and the right side + back of my hair feels dry (I put moisturizer on it almost daily) and it's tightly coiled--like pen-springs. The rest of my hair is fine, only for this part...and when I flexi rod it, it stays curled, for like, 2 days, then reverts!!!
I'm thinking that's just the way my hair's going to be natural, but I also think it's damaged...and I thought it would be longer..(ok, I'm rambling)

?: Have any of you had to switch to another hair care line? Is it time to start using natural products? Has anyone start using natural products (Oyin, KK, CD, Qhemet, etc) while transitioning--and how did it affect your relaxed hair?




Does one side of your hair 'shrink' more than the other--and if so, is that a good thing?

Can "playing" in your coils lead to breakge/thinning of the hair? I do this constantly--on my right side. :(

I'm just frustrated about this whole thing, but I don't want to stop--just want to get better. :((
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MummysGirl said:
Hi... I don't think that's damaged hair, it's normal to have different textures on your head that behave differently :yep:

I use a few natural products... my shea butter mix is unrefined shea butter with oils and my leave in conditioner - giovanni direct leave in. Both work really well on my relaxed and natural hair.

I play in my coils too but it should be kept to a minimum cos of friction, possible dryness -> breakage.

HTH!
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:bighug::bighug::bighug:
Thanks, MG!!!

Maybe I'll try to purchase some Kinky Curly products, and see what they do.

I just want to my hair healthy. :)

And stop stressing about length. :)
 
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Foxglove said:
One of my braids in the back just fell out. I just measured the size of my coils. Toothpick size. What type is that? I have coils, they are just super tiny the diameter is the size of a toothpick. Am I officially 4zzz?
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Well technically, if it's a toothpick sized coil, then that would be a 4A. I have at least 3 diff textures in my hair from 3C to 4B (at least I think so).
 
Grand Prix said:
Ladies, winter is kicking my butt! :sad:

I'm not doing anything different, but for the past few weeks, as it has gotten super cold and the air all dry, my hair is feeling/looking/behavign worse and worse.

The thing is, when it's still wet I have no problems. I can cowash and detangle just fine. Pulling it back into a ponytail gets a little harder because of alll the ng trying to fit in there. But still, it's soft and cooperating.

It'll still be ok for a little while (1,5-2 hours :ohwell:), but then my trusty knot out ponytail will get all stiff and rough, the curls will fall and I end up with these limp, straight, poofy mess! I'll try and post pics tonight when I get home..

What to do? This is the harshest winter I've ever seen (even 70 year olds are saying it, lol), so could it just be the weather?
Should I seal my hair? I never seal.. because.. well I always seems to seal the moisture out in stead of in my hair. Maybe this would be a good time to master this art.

I've also been meaning to ask, will a mini chop make things easier?
When I stretch my hair out it's nearly BSL. BSB, anyway. I guess I could live with APL. Should I?
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You're going through exactly what I was going through with my hair and a few posts back. My hair funk was due to the winter weather. I was able to get my hands on some Elasta QP Mango Moisturizer at the local BBS and it does not contain glycerin nor does it act crazy with gel. So for winter this is working great for me. I do suggest you start to seal your ends after moisturizing at night. I use castor oil and just started to increase the amount I use from not only my ends and edges, but also my new growth. It does a great job so far in helping me to retain moisture. I also try to wear my hair up and out the way for the most part so that my ends won't be too exposed. So give that a try and see if it helps.
 
Just needed to vent.. :wallbash:

I'm trying so hard to stay motivated to go natural. But it's getting harder - these two totally different textures (3b vs. bone straight ends) are killn me, and my ends are looking thinner and thinner in comparison to my roots, which are looking thicker and thicker. And my hair is to short to hide in a bun. I got super depressed and cut my hair out of frustration, and I regret it so much. But I'm here now so I have to deal with it. It's just difficult. I think about BC'ing but I know my confidence prolly can't handle having hair that short (not that there's anything wrong with hair that short, it's just my personal issue, plus I got a big head :lol:). I'm just... *sigh* Im just venting...
 
MummysGirl said:
Maybe it's the weather or maybe the products you use, I've read on the forum that glycerin based moisturisers can result in dry hair during the winter. If you use a glycerin based moisturiser, maybe dilute it with a litte water and seal with an oil or butter. I use glycerin in my moisturising mix and seal with a shera butter mix and my hair still seems to be behaving the same.

Do you think maybe you need to clarify?

I don't know if a mini chop will make things easier... it will definitely mean less relaxed ends to deal with so it might not be a bad idea.
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StephElise said:
You're going through exactly what I was going through with my hair and a few posts back. My hair funk was due to the winter weather. I was able to get my hands on some Elasta QP Mango Moisturizer at the local BBS and it does not contain glycerin nor does it act crazy with gel. So for winter this is working great for me. I do suggest you start to seal your ends after moisturizing at night. I use castor oil and just started to increase the amount I use from not only my ends and edges, but also my new growth. It does a great job so far in helping me to retain moisture. I also try to wear my hair up and out the way for the most part so that my ends won't be too exposed. So give that a try and see if it helps.
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Thanks so much ladies!

See pics below. First pic is a fresh ponytail, the second is one at the end of the day when I get back home.. I now just tuck the ends under the ponytail holder because it looks so unkempt.

I use two Afroveda moisturizers, and I just checked, they both contain Glyceryl Stearate, that's like glycerin right?
I'll check if I may have a conditioner that doesn't have any glycerin and use that as a leave-in and seal with oil. I live in the Netherlands and it's so hard to get some of the products I often hear recommended. I want the mango moisturizer too! :spinning:

I'll give it a try and let you know how it goes!
 

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