New *2010* Transitioners Support Thread!
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SignatureBeauty
New Member
I think I am gonna transition for one year if I can make it we will see!
I cut another small sectionand it is a looser texture. I need to stop because I'm transitioning minimally for 18 months. Backs away from the scissors.
I am really anxious to cut a small section too! I decided that would be my birthday present to myself (in May, I'll be 19 months post!). Where did you cut your section?
Also... does anyone oil their scalp? I've read mixed reviews in old threads about the benefits. I was thinking about using this...
http://www.sams247.com/detail.aspx?ID=15619
What do you think?
http://www.sams247.com/detail.aspx?ID=15619
What do you think?
Thann
Well-Known Member
I just cut a small section from my hair too. I cut from the back portion on my crown. I did it on my dry hair so I have no idea what it really looks like. When stretched out, it measured a little past 3 inches! That good progress for me b/c I was really starting to think I don't get 6 inches a year.
I also tried prepooing the other day. I think it has helped my scalp issues. Lately I've been suffering from really dry scalp. I use NTM Dry and Itchy Scalp Poo, but it just wasn't enough. I tried it 3 days ago and my scalp still feels good!
I also tried prepooing the other day. I think it has helped my scalp issues. Lately I've been suffering from really dry scalp. I use NTM Dry and Itchy Scalp Poo, but it just wasn't enough. I tried it 3 days ago and my scalp still feels good!
ChristmasCarol
Well-Known Member
I cut a section near the back about 2 month ago, and now I can't find it! Guess I need to cut a bigger section.
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ღ♥♡honey chile♡♥ღ
sipp i can't find my cut sections either. i guess they just disappeared in all the fluff. 
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MummysGirl
New Member
Get someone to hide those scissors!!!
I cut another small section
MummysGirl
New Member
Nice!
Kinda reminds me of my hair in some areas! We're hair cousins
Kinda reminds me of my hair in some areas! We're hair cousins
I did find out my hair is definitely different sized curls in the different sections
LoveCraze
Naturalista
sipp i can't find my cut sections either. i guess they just disappeared in all the fluff.
LOL
You're supposed to cut it in a place where you know where it is. For instance, in my section, I can easily find it when I place my hair in 4 sections. It's right at the "part" that seperates each section. Ya'll are so funny.
LoveCraze
Naturalista
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
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
Yep
, this looks like my new growth a little too.
vainღ♥♡jane
ღ♥♡honey chile♡♥ღ
steph elise, mine is right in the part too! i guess my jungle is too deep. ♥
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Ltown
Greyland
Why are you all cutting section out of your hair, to see the hair type?LOL
LoveCraze
Naturalista
I do it for several reasons. One being to see the hair type. (Everyone says you never really know your hair type until all of your relaxed ends are gone). I also do it to track the length of my new growth and to see how far it shrinks. Cutting allows me to test different products on the natural strands to see how they respond. But my initial reason for cutting was to see how much hair I would be working with if I were to BC at the time I cut it. I'm enjoying seeing how it changes as it grows longer. It definitely appears to be clumping more and seem to be a bit more defined.
Hope that answered your question. Of course I can't speak for everyone else as to their reasons for cutting, but this is mine.
Sequoia
Active Member
Shay72
Natural, 4A
Back and side. My curl pattern is definitely tighter in the back.
When I do HOT oil treatments I oil my scalp and my hair. I do this 2x/wk. I really think it helps my scalp not get dry & itchy.
I kind of had an idea about my hair type but I wanted to know how tightly my hair would coil without the relaxed/texlaxed ends. I want to be fully prepared because ain't no going back for me.
Ltown
Greyland
I appreciate you and Shay answering my question. That was smart to test the product on ng. I bet you save alot of money. I spend, and spend alot of money trying to figure out. Smart! I hope others do that too and save money unlike me
13StepsAhead
Well-Known Member
28-weeks post here and I'm starting to get some minor breakage at the ends. I was wondering if there are any suggestions (i.e. type of moisturizers used, techniques, etc.) to help combat the shedding so I am able to retain more length.
FYI: I'm currently participating in the 2010 boot camp challenge.
FYI: I'm currently participating in the 2010 boot camp challenge.
LoveCraze
Naturalista
Do you seal your ends at night? I use castor oil to seal my ends every night and I also use it on my edges and new growth to help with moisture. Is your hair shedding as in having white bulbs on the ends or are they actually broken? Some shedding is normal and expected and should not affect the overall length of your hair, as these are hairs that have reached their final stage in the growing cycle. But breakage is another issue that can either be caused by an imbalance in moisture or protein.
http://www.associatedcontent.com/ar...ing_or_breakage_understanding_pg2.html?cat=69
Foxglove
A drop of golden sun
Skiggle
Well-Known Member
Platinum
Well-Known Member
Still in braids but I have some loose hair in some areas. I noticed that I have a lot of single strand knots in my nape. 
I got some scissors and cut the SSKs but I hope this will not continue to be a problem. I'm really excited about transitioning but I dont want to get discouraged because of this.
I got some scissors and cut the SSKs but I hope this will not continue to be a problem. I'm really excited about transitioning but I dont want to get discouraged because of this.Thank you! I'm 15 months post and tomorrow will be 66 weeks!
Ltown
Greyland
I'm 68 weeks post that is 15 months about where I thought I would be. I'm between CL/SL. I all natural in the back, and have 1-2 in the front and will be cutting the rest of my relaxer next week ending my transition. I signed up for a growth challenge in Feb so it makes since to go ahead finish so I can see the progress. This group has been so inspiring, and helpful in my transition so keep supporting each other. 
I don't have real live support so this group has been a blessing.
I'll be back to post results!
I don't have real live support so this group has been a blessing. I'll be back to post results!
Platinum
Well-Known Member
I'm 68 weeks post that is 15 months about where I thought I would be. I'm between CL/SL. I all natural in the back, and have 1-2 in the front and will be cutting the rest of my relaxer next week ending my transition. I signed up for a growth challenge in Feb so it makes since to go ahead finish so I can see the progress. This group has been so inspiring, and helpful in my transition so keep supporting each other.
I'll be back to post results!
Congratulations Ladies! Keep up the good work!
:superbanana:I'm 68 weeks post that is 15 months about where I thought I would be. I'm between CL/SL. I all natural in the back, and have 1-2 in the front and will be cutting the rest of my relaxer next week ending my transition. I signed up for a growth challenge in Feb so it makes since to go ahead finish so I can see the progress. This group has been so inspiring, and helpful in my transition so keep supporting each other.
I'll be back to post results!
I can't wait to see your pictures! I know your hair is going to be beautiful, and I will be following your progress since I'm not far behind you.
LoveCraze
Naturalista
I'm 68 weeks post that is 15 months about where I thought I would be. I'm between CL/SL. I all natural in the back, and have 1-2 in the front and will be cutting the rest of my relaxer next week ending my transition. I signed up for a growth challenge in Feb so it makes since to go ahead finish so I can see the progress. This group has been so inspiring, and helpful in my transition so keep supporting each other.
I'll be back to post results!
Oh Itown, I am so happy for you! Can't wait to see your results. Don't be a stranger when you're all natural and stop in every now and then!
.....feeling envious and happy at the same time about your transition coming to a conclusion........
MummysGirl
New Member
Congrats Platinum, ltown, cch24
Good job everyone!!!
ltown can't wait for your BC pics!!!
I'm 56 weeks post... I'm still aware as each week (and day) passes by but I'm not in a hurry anymore 
yay: that took a whole year!)... I'm just enjoying my hair and trying to treat it as one (if that makes sense).
Enjoy your weekend ladies.
Good job everyone!!!
ltown can't wait for your BC pics!!!
I'm 56 weeks post... I'm still aware as each week (and day
) passes by but I'm not in a hurry anymore yay: that took a whole year!)... I'm just enjoying my hair and trying to treat it as one (if that makes sense).Enjoy your weekend ladies.
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