New *2010* Transitioners Support Thread!

[seraphinelle]

7 months post.

 

[pookaloo83]

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!

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

How did you achieve the curls? It's so cute!

 

[cch24]

I washed my hair last night and REFUSED to rollerset. I just did not feel like it, so I put my hair in 8 banded ponytails. I should have taken a picture because I looked so silly. I slept in them and took my hair out this morning. I have nice, soft, stretched hair for my buns this week. I'm dropping out of the rollerset challenge... I'm too lazy and banding works just as well.

 

[jamoca5]

Oh gosh, I can't believe it's been 8 whole months since I've had a relaxer. Time sure is flying!

So far, my favorite protective style are these kinky twists w/extensions I have on now (as seen in my avatar). Now it's more obvious to all my peoples at school that I'm transitioning. About two say that they want to grow out their relaxer, too =) Yay for being an inspiration. Of course, I've referenced them to you wonderful ladies at LHCF :wink2:

 

[MummysGirl]

Oh gosh, I can't believe it's been 8 whole months since I've had a relaxer. Time sure is flying!

7 months post.

Steph!!!!

I'm 10 mths post!! Yay Time sure is flying!!

 

[CurlTalk]

Today is my 5 month anniversary!

 

[MummysGirl]

I have a big head too

Try styles that don't require bunning... e.g. 2 french braids, hair down curly (twist/braid out) to blend your thinner relaxed ends with a head/alice band to lay down edges, flat twists...

Don't get frustrated, hope you feel better after venting

Just needed to vent..

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 ). I'm just... *sigh* Im just venting...

 

[MummysGirl]

I'm sorry, I'm not sure I read your whole post, I saw your hair and got distracted :lovedrool:

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Yes Glyceryl Stereate is a product of Glycerin. Maybe try a butter as a moisturiser... Mango, as Steph suggested or Shea Butter, which I love.

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!

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

 

[MummysGirl]

Today is my 5 month anniversary!

 

[vainღ♥♡jane]

i still haven't started on my hair. ♥

 

[hairsothick]

46 weeks post! That 52 week mark is getting closer! I need to get a camera ASAP.

 

[Platinum]

37 weeks post!:woohoo: I've been wearing Senegalese Twist for almost 2 months and I think I'm going to take them out within the next few weeks. I will probably have this style again or go back to micros. I'm not experiencing any breakage so I think this transition will be a success this time.

 

[Black Hoya Chick]

updated my fotki! Nothing special..its just been awhile.

http://members.fotki.com/Nigerian-Princess/about/

 

[Ltown]

46 weeks post! That 52 week mark is getting closer! I need to get a camera ASAP.

Great that around the corner! Congrats!

 

[13StepsAhead]

Hello Ladies:

Since transitioning I have been able to narrow down the products that work for my hair; however, since I started transitioning and I have more and more NG everyday it seems that my two textures like totally separate products. While the NG loves Giovanni products, my relaxed ends love Mizani. Has anyone else experienced this? and what have you done/ how do you deal with it? :scratchch

FYI: my NG is 3a'ish and I don't plan on doing the BC until Dec 2010

Thanks in advance ladies

 

[-PYT]

Hey ladies, I big chopped in the middle of the night! I was annoyed with my hair and jus said *** it, these ends are gone! No regrets, just waiting to get the last little ends snipped off so I can condition this dry mass on my head.

No pics yet, but they will come in due time. Just wanted to let you guys know.

 

[KiSseS03]

I did a braid-out, and I will NOT be attempting that again.

It looked halfway cute for the first day, but as the days progressed it proceeded to tangle and I ended up bunning it (BIG MISTAKE). I should have just washed it at that point.

At present I am under the dryer baking some conditioner and coconut oil into my hair in hopes that I won't lose too much hair detangling; after this it's back to rollersets!

 

[Trini_Chutney]

I did a braid-out, and I will NOT be attempting that again.

It looked halfway cute for the first day, but as the days progressed it proceeded to tangle and I ended up bunning it (BIG MISTAKE). I should have just washed it at that point.

At present I am under the dryer baking some conditioner and coconut oil into my hair in hopes that I won't lose too much hair detangling; after this it's back to rollersets!

Did you re-braid at night? When I wear braidouts I re-braid when I moisturize and seal. Even if the braids are bigger it should help maintain your style.

 

[Ltown]

I did a braid-out, and I will NOT be attempting that again.

It looked halfway cute for the first day, but as the days progressed it proceeded to tangle and I ended up bunning it (BIG MISTAKE). I should have just washed it at that point.

At present I am under the dryer baking some conditioner and coconut oil into my hair in hopes that I won't lose too much hair detangling; after this it's back to rollersets!

We are at the same stage in transitioning and I can't get braidout/twist out yet. It maybe my texture so I feel your frustration.

 

[vainღ♥♡jane]

-pyt, congrats on your bc! i'm excited for whenever you post the pics.

Kisses, i won't be attempting another braidout either, at least not while i am transitioning. ♥

 

[KiSseS03]

Did you re-braid at night? When I wear braidouts I re-braid when I moisturize and seal. Even if the braids are bigger it should help maintain your style.

Thanks lady, and no I didn't re-braid, well except for last night because I wanted to stretch my hair out pre-wash. I honestly just think I can't do braid-outs with two-textured hair, it's not necessarily that I don't like the look, it just seems that I always end up with tangles. Actually, that's not entirely true because I can do braided buns, or 2 french braids, but styles with lots of small braids or twists, just cause too much tangle-drama when it's time to wash, unfortunately

We are at the same stage in transitioning and I can't get braidout/twist out yet. It maybe my texture so I feel your frustration.

I'm with you lady, I'm sure it's the texture. I loved braid-outs on fully relaxed hair, and even on hair that was up to about 6 months post; when I was fully natural braid-outs were also cute. This style on long term transitioning hair, at least for me leads to much-o tangles. It's back to my faithful roller-set tomorrow.

-pyt, congrats on your bc! i'm excited for whenever you post the pics.

Kisses, i won't be attempting another braidout either, at least not while i am transitioning. ♥

Hahah, you feel my pain-- it is soo not worth it for me right now. It lasted maybe 3 days; more trouble than it's worth.

 

[Stepiphanie]

Congrats on the BC PYT!! My last relaxer was only a few days before yours. The urge to to chop comes to me atlest once a day, but I will be weaving it up for a few months atleast, to buy a couple of inches.

 

[MummysGirl]

ladies!!!!

46 weeks post! That 52 week mark is getting closer! I need to get a camera ASAP.

37 weeks post!:woohoo:

Hey ladies, I big chopped in the middle of the night! I was annoyed with my hair and jus said *** it, these ends are gone! No regrets, just waiting to get the last little ends snipped off so I can condition this dry mass on my head.

No pics yet, but they will come in due time. Just wanted to let you guys know.

 

[MummysGirl]

Hmm... I haven't experienced this... yet.

Both my relaxed hair and new growth love Giovannie direct Leave In and my other products (DC, cowash cons, moisturising mix and shea butter mix)...

How bad is it when you use only Giovanni or Mizani?

Hello Ladies:

Since transitioning I have been able to narrow down the products that work for my hair; however, since I started transitioning and I have more and more NG everyday it seems that my two textures like totally separate products. While the NG loves Giovanni products, my relaxed ends love Mizani. Has anyone else experienced this? and what have you done/ how do you deal with it? :scratchch

FYI: my NG is 3a'ish and I don't plan on doing the BC until Dec 2010

Thanks in advance ladies

 

[MummysGirl]

55 weeks post... almost 13 months post.

 

[scaredcurled]

Finally got a camera hopefully post soon!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (btw I'm wearing micro braids in the pic)

 

[Foxglove]

Hey ladies, I big chopped in the middle of the night! I was annoyed with my hair and jus said *** it, these ends are gone! No regrets, just waiting to get the last little ends snipped off so I can condition this dry mass on my head.

No pics yet, but they will come in due time. Just wanted to let you guys know.

omg congrats! Can't wait for pics

 

[Trini_Chutney]

Hey ladies, I big chopped in the middle of the night! I was annoyed with my hair and jus said *** it, these ends are gone! No regrets, just waiting to get the last little ends snipped off so I can condition this dry mass on my head.

No pics yet, but they will come in due time. Just wanted to let you guys know.

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

 

[blksndrlla]

So...I did that rod set I mentioned a few pages back. Personally, I HATE it and am hoping it gets bigger or something. I put pics in my fotki...

I like the feel of my hair and it came out nice...it just isn't cute on me...I look 12...oh, well. It is staying in until at least friday. I will spice it up with banana clips and such...

Oh, I finally ordered my weave for my sew-in (halley's curls salon relaxed...for some reason I don't want a curly weave until after I BC...i want to get to know my curls first)...I am SOOOO excited...now just to pick a stylist...

 

[13StepsAhead]

Well, the problem comes into play during my wash/ co-wash. when washing/ conditioning with giovanni smooth as silk my NG detangles easily, while my relaxed ends get extremely tangled and seems kind of dry and hard. The reverse is the exact same case when using the Mizani products; however the direct leave in from Giovanni works wonders on both textures. It's very weird.

Well, the problem comes into play during my wash/ co-wash. when washing/ conditioning with giovanni smooth as silk my NG detangles easily, while my relaxed ends get extremely tangled and seems kind of dry and hard. The reverse is the exact same case when using the Mizani products; however the direct leave in from Giovanni works wonders on both textures. It's very weird

Hmm... I haven't experienced this... yet.

Both my relaxed hair and new growth love Giovannie direct Leave In and my other products (DC, cowash cons, moisturising mix and shea butter mix)...

How bad is it when you use only Giovanni or Mizani?