New *2010* Transitioners Support Thread!
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Ltown
Greyland
Since I've ended my transition I definately found that the product I used with both texture is not working. So IMO don't stock up on a product too much because once you become natural you might be stuck as PJ with stash you don't need. I was using Cantu leave in, and I guess my relax hair loved it but my natural hair does not. I'm still on the search to find something to make my curls pop.
Grand Prix
Well-Known Member
I straightened my hair!
First I DC'd with Aubrey Organics GPB (tried this for the first time, and I really really don't see the point if you're going to wash it out, so I'm not doing that anymore..) then washed and conditioned with Giovanni Smooth as Silk.
I used Sabino for the first time, hoping to fight reversion. So far so good.
No smell of burnt hair either. If my hair won't revert by the end of the week, I'll keep using it, otherwise I'll go back to good old Fantasia, it feels and looks so much nicer.
I didn't put the heat up very high and only went over each section once. I'm getting better at this.
Result was full, fluffy, straight hair.
So here it comes. I self-trimmed!
I first warmed myself up with a search and destroy.. Then I sectioned my hair and went ahead snipped off the ends.
There was nothing to it. In fact, it was kind of fun. I had to stop myself..
No more stylists!
I'm so happy.
First I DC'd with Aubrey Organics GPB (tried this for the first time, and I really really don't see the point if you're going to wash it out, so I'm not doing that anymore..) then washed and conditioned with Giovanni Smooth as Silk.
I used Sabino for the first time, hoping to fight reversion. So far so good.
No smell of burnt hair either. If my hair won't revert by the end of the week, I'll keep using it, otherwise I'll go back to good old Fantasia, it feels and looks so much nicer.
I didn't put the heat up very high and only went over each section once. I'm getting better at this.
Result was full, fluffy, straight hair.
So here it comes. I self-trimmed!
I first warmed myself up with a search and destroy.. Then I sectioned my hair and went ahead snipped off the ends.
There was nothing to it. In fact, it was kind of fun. I had to stop myself..
No more stylists!
I'm so happy.
MummysGirl
New Member
1. PICTURES! Where are they? I don't see them 
2.
I'm so glad you finally self trimmed
Still waiting for those pics
2.
I'm so glad you finally self trimmed Still waiting for those pics
I straightened my hair!
First I DC'd with Aubrey Organics GPB (tried this for the first time, and I really really don't see the point if you're going to wash it out, so I'm not doing that anymore..) then washed and conditioned with Giovanni Smooth as Silk.
I used Sabino for the first time, hoping to fight reversion. So far so good.
No smell of burnt hair either. If my hair won't revert by the end of the week, I'll keep using it, otherwise I'll go back to good old Fantasia, it feels and looks so much nicer.
I didn't put the heat up very high and only went over each section once. I'm getting better at this.
Result was full, fluffy, straight hair.
So here it comes. I self-trimmed!
I first warmed myself up with a search and destroy.. Then I sectioned my hair and went ahead snipped off the ends.
There was nothing to it. In fact, it was kind of fun. I had to stop myself..
No more stylists!
I'm so happy.
MummysGirl
New Member
Transitioning Buddies! 
I thought we had a plan! Nina_Def who planned to BC @ 18 months BC'd yesterday (I
her hair though!!!! 
) and Ekaette (FoxGlove) has said she might BC earlier than 18 months!
StephElise... I know you're gonna do the same soon, so I'm mentally preparing myself
Who else has any surprises for me???
I thought we had a plan! Nina_Def who planned to BC @ 18 months BC'd yesterday (I
her hair though!!!! ) and Ekaette (FoxGlove) has said she might BC earlier than 18 months!StephElise... I know you're gonna do the same soon, so I'm mentally preparing myself
Who else has any surprises for me???
vainღ♥♡jane
ღ♥♡honey chile♡♥ღ
i'm in love with my coilies yal. i keep pullin on em. ♥
vainღ♥♡jane
ღ♥♡honey chile♡♥ღ
sorry mummysgirl, it looks like you may be one of the few to really stick it out. 
thats a shame. i told you i would hang in there but i just couldn't take it anymore. ♥
thats a shame. i told you i would hang in there but i just couldn't take it anymore. ♥
Ltown
Greyland
sorry mummysgirl, it looks like you may be one of the few to really stick it out.
VainJane, since this is your second time transitioning so close you made the right decision. It better to finish the transition then to relax and start over again. Don't put any pressure on MummysGirl she got transitioning down
TyHill21
Well-Known Member
Hey Guys,
I wanted to post some pics of my twistout from this weekend
(I am currently transitioning but I do keep my hair straight most of the time)
I had given up on twistouts some months back b/c my hair was so short and I did not like the way they came out.
Here are my pics.
I simply used some garnier leave in conditioner and a tad bit of castor oil.
I really like the results
I like this picture b/c it shows the texture of my hair. And I actually like my lil beady beads
After Drying I took them down
My final style
Let me know what you think
I wanted to post some pics of my twistout from this weekend
(I am currently transitioning but I do keep my hair straight most of the time)
I had given up on twistouts some months back b/c my hair was so short and I did not like the way they came out.
Here are my pics.
I simply used some garnier leave in conditioner and a tad bit of castor oil.
I really like the results
I like this picture b/c it shows the texture of my hair. And I actually like my lil beady beads
After Drying I took them down
My final style
Let me know what you think
pookaloo83
New Member
Hey Guys,
I wanted to post some pics of my twistout from this weekend
(I am currently transitioning but I do keep my hair straight most of the time)
I had given up on twistouts some months back b/c my hair was so short and I did not like the way they came out.
Here are my pics.
I simply used some garnier leave in conditioner and a tad bit of castor oil.
I really like the results
I like this picture b/c it shows the texture of my hair. And I actually like my lil beady beads
After Drying I took them down
My final style
Let me know what you think
Cute.
Foxglove
A drop of golden sun
Transitioning Buddies!
I thought we had a plan! Nina_Def who planned to BC @ 18 months BC'd yesterday (I
StephElise... I know you're gonna do the same soon, so I'm mentally preparing myself
Who else has any surprises for me???
LOL you called me out! I was fine until I took out those micros. Blame them
Honestly though your transition styles are out of control. If I could pull those off I might go longer. You've got transitioning down to a science so definitely stick it out if you can
chelleyrock
Well-Known Member
Transitioning Buddies!
I thought we had a plan! Nina_Def who planned to BC @ 18 months BC'd yesterday (I
StephElise... I know you're gonna do the same soon, so I'm mentally preparing myself
Who else has any surprises for me???
No surprises from me either, MummysGirl. I plan to stick it out to 18 months, maybe 24 months.
Black Hoya Chick
New Member
don't worry mummy's girl. i am doing a full 2 years! its doable girl!
LaFemmeNaturelle
Well-Known Member
Hey everyone! I'm new to LHCF (after lurking since....May I think) and I'll be 12 weeks post this Friday. I usually stretched my relaxers 13 weeks so I'm not having any problems as of yet. We'll see in the weeks to come.
I'm so happy to be able to FINALLY POST lol. Everyone's hair is beautiful
Oh yah, I plan on transitioning until June, 2011, which will put me at 18 months I believe
I'm so happy to be able to FINALLY POST lol. Everyone's hair is beautiful
Oh yah, I plan on transitioning until June, 2011, which will put me at 18 months I believe
Trini_Chutney
Peeing in my shower
I got a trim in December, I'll probably get one next month since I'll be leaving my stylist
. Ideally I would like to trim every 6 months.
Trini_Chutney
Peeing in my shower
Hey Guys,
I wanted to post some pics of my twistout from this weekend
(I am currently transitioning but I do keep my hair straight most of the time)
I had given up on twistouts some months back b/c my hair was so short and I did not like the way they came out.
Here are my pics.
I simply used some garnier leave in conditioner and a tad bit of castor oil.
I really like the results
I like this picture b/c it shows the texture of my hair. And I actually like my lil beady beads
After Drying I took them down
My final style
Let me know what you think
This is beautiful!
Stepiphanie
New Member
Hi Transitioning Fam, checking in. I'm currently 10.5 months post and have have been loving my hair lately. I read "Thank God I'm Natural" yesteday, and I was very tempted to chop but I luckily I couldn't find my trimming shears. I plan on getting a weave in right around my 12 month mark, and chop when I take it out in June. I've been trying to spice up my styles, so here are some picd of a pinned braidout I did this weekend.
Keep up the good work ladies!! Welcome LaFemmeNaturelle!
Keep up the good work ladies!! Welcome LaFemmeNaturelle!
pookaloo83
New Member
Hi Transitioning Fam, checking in. I'm currently 10.5 months post and have have been loving my hair lately. I read "Thank God I'm Natural" yesteday, and I was very tempted to chop but I luckily I couldn't find my trimming shears. I plan on getting a weave in right around my 12 month mark, and chop when I take it out in June. I've been trying to spice up my styles, so here are some picd of a pinned braidout I did this weekend.
Keep up the good work ladies!! Welcome LaFemmeNaturelle!
Pretty! And I love your earrings!
MummysGirl
New Member
TyHill21 and Stepiphanie: BEAUTIFUL
LoveCraze
Naturalista
Transitioning Buddies!
I thought we had a plan! Nina_Def who planned to BC @ 18 months BC'd yesterday (I
StephElise... I know you're gonna do the same soon, so I'm mentally preparing myself
Who else has any surprises for me???
Well, I really don't have a set date in mind. I kinda at least want to go to 18 mths, and I really want to have enough length to pull back comfortably. I just feel that if my hair is too short, I will be limited on my styles. Right now I'm able to bun when I want, rock a pony, curly pony/puff etc. My hair has some serious shrinkage and I don't want to be mad at my hair if I cut too soon. So no worries. I'll be hanging for a while longer. But I'll let you know when I do finally take the plunge.
MummysGirl
New Member
Grand Prix
Well-Known Member
LOL you called me out! I was fine until I took out those micros. Blame them
Honestly though your transition styles are out of control. If I could pull those off I might go longer. You've got transitioning down to a science so definitely stick it out if you can
Are you serious?? Your pony is awesome! I just keep staring at you siggy.
And just had to go back a few pages to get a nice full version of those waves.
This looks so cute on you!
andromeda
Well-Known Member
Hey everyone! I'm new to LHCF (after lurking since....May I think) and I'll be 12 weeks post this Friday. I usually stretched my relaxers 13 weeks so I'm not having any problems as of yet. We'll see in the weeks to come.
I'm so happy to be able to FINALLY POST lol. Everyone's hair is beautiful
Oh yah, I plan on transitioning until June, 2011, which will put me at 18 months I believe
Welcome! Early congrats on making 3 months!Glad your transition is going well!
Grand Prix
Well-Known Member
1. PICTURES! Where are they? I don't see them
2.
Still waiting for those pics
You've got us much too well trained in this thread, MG.
Of course I've got pics.
So, I straightened last sunday evening and this is what my hair looked like today.
I'm always walking all around the house looking for mirrors when I'm taking a shot of the back of my hair. There's always too much flash or it's too dark or I end up taking a photo of the the wall or somewhere..
But I just had to post this pic of half my head. When I saw this picture I felt like a true LHCFer at last! Finally a pic where I'm not cheating with flash or having my arms up. Now if I just work on my aim..
So anyway. My edges and nape have NOT reverted! I was bycicling and was torn between putting up my hood and risk breaking a sweat or leaving it down and have my hair possibly ruined by the snow.Must frustrating bike ride ever.
Needless to say, I totally saturated my nape and edges with the Sabino, but I'm convinced. It works!
I have this patch of 4b, very course strands in front. They're usually the first to go poof. Like, in 2 days. Can you tell at all?
As you can see in my edges shot especially, it does leave my hair kind of dull looking.
I rubbed a little coconut oil throughout, but it didn't help much and left my hair a little stiffer than before. (Can nothing penetrate this stuff?)
Nothing I can't live with. I can hardly believe I got my hair this straight with so little heat in the first place and still have it straight today!
andromeda
Well-Known Member
It turned out nicely!You've got us much too well trained in this thread, MG.
Of course I've got pics.
So, I straightened last sunday evening and this is what my hair looked like today.
I'm always walking all around the house looking for mirrors when I'm taking a shot of the back of my hair. There's always too much flash or it's too dark or I end up taking a photo of the the wall or somewhere..
But I just had to post this pic of half my head. When I saw this picture I felt like a true LHCFer at last! Finally a pic where I'm not cheating with flash or having my arms up. Now if I just work on my aim..
Must frustrating bike ride ever.
Needless to say, I totally saturated my nape and edges with the Sabino, but I'm convinced. It works!
I have this patch of 4b, very course strands in front. They're usually the first to go poof. Like, in 2 days. Can you tell at all?
As you can see in my edges shot especially, it does leave my hair kind of dull looking.
I rubbed a little coconut oil throughout, but it didn't help much and left my hair a little stiffer than before. (Can nothing penetrate this stuff?)
Nothing I can't live with. I can hardly believe I got my hair this straight with so little heat in the first place and still have it straight today!
Very pretty and thick! I wish my hair was that uniform in thickness. 
You got your roots so sleek and straight! I want the low-down on your flat ironing technique!
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