Black Hoya Chick
New Member
Me and my hair were in battle earlier as i tried to figure out the easiest way to dry it overnight so i could retwist tomorrow. lol. banded ponytail was the answer; i hope it works
New *2010* Transitioners Support Thread!
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Iluvsmuhgrass
Well-Known Member
I just posted some pics in my online album. 
20 weeks of NG. I mini chopped into a shoulder length bob. I'm debating getting braids or another protective style for atleast 2-4 months.
20 weeks of NG. I mini chopped into a shoulder length bob. I'm debating getting braids or another protective style for atleast 2-4 months.
dr.j
Well-Known Member
I looked at the pic in your fotki --- very nice!!! As the days go by, I'm sure the curls will loosen and fall and you'll like it more.
. HHG
DigitalRain
Well-Known Member
16 weeks post this week and still in braids. My hair line is starting to look a tad fuzzy but its nothing I can't handle. My nape is growing out, finally. Just having a decent nape after transitioning would be make this worth it.
Black Hoya Chick
New Member
twists aren't for me. back to buns lol
vainღ♥♡jane
ღ♥♡honey chile♡♥ღ
i'm seriously gonna do my hair tomorrow lol. ♥
NuBraveHeart
Well-Known Member
ok, so i think i'm gonna do this thing. when i started LHCF back in september of 08, i transitioned to texlaxed from relaxed and gained virtually no length. but my hair was healthier for it. but now that i am seeing so many beautiful natural heads online, and i really want to be as far away from chemicals as i can in my life, i want to go natural.
currently, i am 3 months post, and i hope to transition for a minimum of 12 months.
currently, i am 3 months post, and i hope to transition for a minimum of 12 months.
Trini_Chutney
Peeing in my shower
Welcome aboard!!
lolascurls
New Member
Hi, ladies!
I'm currently almost 7 weeks post and newly transitioning.
I decided last week and I can't wait.
My transition length will be 2 years (24 months) by God's grace. (don't want the short hair and I want to reach WL this year!)
I'm currently almost 7 weeks post and newly transitioning.
I decided last week and I can't wait.
My transition length will be 2 years (24 months) by God's grace. (don't want the short hair and I want to reach WL this year!)
Shay72
Natural, 4A
I cut a reaalllly small section which is in the back of my head so a pic ain't happening 
. I'm in love. I've been predicting this entire time that I'm 4A. I am. Pen spring coils it is. My texlaxed hair is not weighing my ng has much as I thought. I can't wait to be fully natural. I'ma really need a good product to help tame my frizz. I believe Kiffany metioned Aveda I will probably try that in the spring & summer when I plan to cowash a lot.
. I'm in love. I've been predicting this entire time that I'm 4A. I am. Pen spring coils it is. My texlaxed hair is not weighing my ng has much as I thought. I can't wait to be fully natural. I'ma really need a good product to help tame my frizz. I believe Kiffany metioned Aveda I will probably try that in the spring & summer when I plan to cowash a lot.
hairsothick
Black and Magical
I've only had these kinky twists for 3 weeks and I'm already tired of them. I'm taking them out this weekend.
Ltown
Greyland
Me either I thought it was me and my technique!
tapioca_pudding
Well-Known Member
I bc'd! 
http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?p=9857218#post9857218
Love the support from this board.. can't wait to see what happens in the next 6 months!
http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?p=9857218#post9857218
Love the support from this board.. can't wait to see what happens in the next 6 months!
Platinum
Well-Known Member
I bc'd!
http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?p=9857218#post9857218
Love the support from this board.. can't wait to see what happens in the next 6 months!
Congratulations!
Grand Prix
Well-Known Member
I bc'd!
http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?p=9857218#post9857218
Love the support from this board.. can't wait to see what happens in the next 6 months!
I gotta say it again: you look so good with your twa!
Aria-Selene
New Member
I've been transitioning for 15 months. I have a mix of 3a/b/c hair....I can see those curls...and those stupid relaxed ends. But I won't cut until I reach waist length....but I can see those curls....*puts the scissors down and goes under her blankets*
Stupid relaxed ends
lol
Stupid relaxed ends
lol
pmichael52172
Well-Known Member
Just checking in (actually to see my ticker - forgot how long it's been since my transition!).
LOVING my hair and it's loving me back. Happy hair growing ladies.
LOVING my hair and it's loving me back. Happy hair growing ladies.
MummysGirl
New Member
Haven't seen you in a long while!!!!
14 months!
Good to know your transition's going well
LoveCraze
Naturalista
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Foxglove
A drop of golden sun
I bc'd!
http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?p=9857218#post9857218
Love the support from this board.. can't wait to see what happens in the next 6 months!
Congratulations guys!!
Grand Prix
Well-Known Member
I wish I could take my mind off of how long it's been since my transition!
I'm always checking the date and counting the days until I'll be another month post (7.. lol).
Congrats on making 14 months!
Grand Prix
Well-Known Member
MummysGirl, StephElise, 
! Thank you sooo much for your advice!
I was getting so frustrated I was actually starting to rethink my transition.
But
, see the second pic below (I added the old again for comparison), this is how my hair looked a good 12 hours after I had put in a ponytail in the morning.
I guess the difference in how it looks in the pics isn't super striking, but trust me, it's so much better. The second ponytail actually moves when I shake my head.
So I went completely glycerin free: I moisturized with AO White Camelia and sealed (oh yes) with Afroveda Hibiscus Hair Infusion Oil. I've never been succesful at sealing, but my hair did NOT dry out. Maybe it was the perfect Afroveda oil mixture? Yes the curls fell (though they weren't supertight to begin with because I was heavy handed with product) but it was so soft I kept feeling it all day in disbelief!
! Thank you sooo much for your advice!I was getting so frustrated I was actually starting to rethink my transition.
But
, see the second pic below (I added the old again for comparison), this is how my hair looked a good 12 hours after I had put in a ponytail in the morning.I guess the difference in how it looks in the pics isn't super striking, but trust me, it's so much better. The second ponytail actually moves when I shake my head.
So I went completely glycerin free: I moisturized with AO White Camelia and sealed (oh yes) with Afroveda Hibiscus Hair Infusion Oil. I've never been succesful at sealing, but my hair did NOT dry out. Maybe it was the perfect Afroveda oil mixture? Yes the curls fell (though they weren't supertight to begin with because I was heavy handed with product) but it was so soft I kept feeling it all day in disbelief!
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MummysGirl
New Member
8 days for me
I wish I could take my mind off of how long it's been since my transition!
I'm always checking the date and counting the days until I'll be another month post (7.. lol).
Congrats on making 14 months!
MummysGirl
New Member
I see the difference
Definitely silkier looking
MummysGirl, StephElise,
I was getting so frustrated I was actually starting to rethink my transition.
But
I guess the difference in how it looks in the pics isn't super striking, but trust me, it's so much better. The second ponytail actually moves when I shake my head.
So I went completely glycerin free: I moisturized with AO White Camelia and sealed (oh yes) with Afroveda Hibiscus Hair Infusion Oil. I've never been succesful at sealing, but my hair did NOT dry out. Maybe it was the perfect Afroveda oil mixture? Yes the curls fell (though they weren't supertight to begin with because I was heavy handed with product) but it was so soft I kept feeling it all day in disbelief!
Grand Prix
Well-Known Member
I'm like, hogging the thread today.. I hope you all don't mind.
Oops, I totally missed your post! Thank you!!
It's a bantu knot out. I cowash, wait 'till it's 70-80% dry and then put it into 7/8 bantu knots before bed. In the morning I take them out, seperate them into 2 or 3 and then put them up into a ponytail. Sometimes I'll go though each section with my denman for a big, flully look
I think I've been doing that for the last 12 months..
Oops, I totally missed your post! Thank you!!
It's a bantu knot out. I cowash, wait 'till it's 70-80% dry and then put it into 7/8 bantu knots before bed. In the morning I take them out, seperate them into 2 or 3 and then put them up into a ponytail. Sometimes I'll go though each section with my denman for a big, flully look
I think I've been doing that for the last 12 months..
Foxglove
A drop of golden sun
I got bored so I took out a braid
ETA I'm 13 months 1 week post
This is a little stretched out bc it's been in the braid. I'm loving the texture though
This is my stretched out length. It's definitely growing! Not sure if I'm comfortable enough with the length to chop though
In this last pic I tried and failed at shingling
I did find out my hair is definitely different sized curls in the different sections
ETA I'm 13 months 1 week post
This is a little stretched out bc it's been in the braid. I'm loving the texture though
This is my stretched out length. It's definitely growing! Not sure if I'm comfortable enough with the length to chop though
In this last pic I tried and failed at shingling
I did find out my hair is definitely different sized curls in the different sections
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