New *2010* Transitioners Support Thread!

[andromeda]

Thank you!!
I think what helps most is pulling my roots straight (I use the comb-chase method anyway, but be sure to keep the pressure on there) and not having to be afraid of burning your scalp. I have the fhi platform and you can touch the sides without burning yourself.
Blowdrying with pressure on the roots probably helps, too.

Also, my hair isn't very thick.
I put my flatiron up to about 360/370 and only went over each section once. So that's just my ng being fluffy.

Gotcha! I figured the chase method factored into the results somehow - very effective. I have the maxiglide (which, of course is predicated on the chase method) and will be sure to employ tension the next time I straighten. You could've fooled me with the thickness - your hair looks great!

 

[MummysGirl]

Steph! If I do that, my hair won't fit into a ponytail!!! Don't tempt me! ;-)
Thanks

The new growth looks so nice and plump compared to the relaxed ends. Reminds me of how mine looked.
Can't you just see yourself clipping them suckers?

KUTGW MB!!! I'm a slow grower too... you're not alone.
Thank you

I'm 25 weeks post and i have 2 inches of growth. I know for sure i'm a slow grower now. MummysGirl your hair looks lush.

Thank you

Nothing like some juicy twists!

GP, thanks so much

 

[MummysGirl]

If you don't cut in 2 months, that'd be even more motivation for me to go past 20 months

Oh.
I'm 16 months post!

Which means I would cut in 2 months.
Uhm yeah I'm not too sure about that anymore.

 

[Alta Angel]

Mummy's Girl, I cannot wait until my new growth is that long!

I wore my busted updo to the concert last night. I will continue to breathe life into and resurrect this style until I go to the salon on next Thurs...

 

[Black Hoya Chick]

gonna try and keep my hair in the same bun all week for low manipulation. i want some growth before i cut this last 1 1/2 inches in the front

 

[Dee_33]

I think Aussie Moist gave me cone build-up I switched back to GVP Cond. Balm and my hair feels wayyyy more moist even after air-drying . Looks like I'm gonna go cone-free. But the good news is that I'm about 25wks post.

 

[dorko]

ive had my twists for a month and they still relatively look neat even tho i wash it... ima try for 2 more weeks then let it rest for 2-3 weeks... and repeat cycle until im done with classes

 

[BlondeByDesire]

I caved in - I couldn't take it anymore. I BC'd on 2/20. I transitioned for 15 mths and 2 weeks.

 

[Stepiphanie]

Yesteday I pre-pooed w/ EVOO and raw honey, then cw/steamed w/ Wen fig and coconut oil. My hair felt like BUTTAH when I rinsed it out. Probably didn't even need leave in but I still used some Giovani direct and a little Wen. Braided it, and sealed with with a little qhemet olive and honey balm and vatika oil, my hair feels amazing today!

 

[Foxglove]

I'm getting senegalese twists put in as we speak. When these come out I'm chopping. Sorry I didn't go longer MG curiosity is getting the best of me

 

[Stepiphanie]

I caved in - I couldn't take it anymore. I BC'd on 2/20. I transitioned for 15 mths and 2 weeks.

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Your hair is soo pretty!! Congrats!

 

[BlondeByDesire]

Your hair is soo pretty!! Congrats!

Thank you.

 

[Ltown]

I caved in - I couldn't take it anymore. I BC'd on 2/20. I transitioned for 15 mths and 2 weeks.

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You look beautiful, welcome to the natual side! It feels wonderful doesn't it

 

[Shay72]

ltown--That is exactly what I was gonna say!

BlondeByDesire--You look beautiful. Congrats!

 

[caligirl2385]

Congrats, BlondeByDesire!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Looks lovely!

 

[Platinum]

Congratulations BlondebyDesire! Your hair is pretty!

 

[jamoca5]

I caved in - I couldn't take it anymore. I BC'd on 2/20. I transitioned for 15 mths and 2 weeks.

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I love it! How long did you transition?

 

[MummysGirl]

BBD!!!
Beautiful!!!!!!

I caved in - I couldn't take it anymore. I BC'd on 2/20. I transitioned for 15 mths and 2 weeks.

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[LaFemmeNaturelle]

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I love it! How long did you transition?

Sorry I just find this to be so funny because the answer is already in what you quoted!

 

[Foxglove]

I caved in - I couldn't take it anymore. I BC'd on 2/20. I transitioned for 15 mths and 2 weeks.

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Congratulations BBD!! Love the color and the texture!

 

[jamoca5]

Sorry I just find this to be so funny because the answer is already in what you quoted!

LOL Oh crap, I didn't even notice that! Thanks for pointing it out

 

[Neek-a-Nator]

Hi ladies, still hanging in there, just took my weave down. The little bit of hair I left out started to get heat damaged so I took the weave down and I'm going to get Senegalese twists tmrw. I'm sitting under my steamer as we speak with a nice deep conditioner. I can't wait to examine my hair when I rinse out this conditioner.

 

[Foxglove]

Ok guys my senegalese twists are in. I'll post pics tomorrow

 

[Black Hoya Chick]

OMG OMG OH.EM.GEE!!! I am 23 months post. I have one more month of this left! ahhh!

 

[blksndrlla]

OMG OMG OH.EM.GEE!!! I am 23 months post. I have one more month of this left! ahhh!

EXCITING!!!!!

 

[dr.j]

Congrats BlondeByDesire!!!

Looks beautiful!!!

 

[MummysGirl]

Ladies...

I need some advise. My friend is getting married in June in Nigeria (where I'm from) and I'm a bridesmaid. I have no idea what I'm doing to my hair, what I know I won't do is:

1. Straigthen
2. Extensions - braids, twists, etc
3. Half wig - I'll be too scared it'll fall off while I'm dancing

Any ideas? TIA

P.S. I'll be 18 months post then and still transitioning... with maybe 2 inches of relaxed ends left.

 

[Foxglove]

Ladies...

I need some advise. My friend is getting married in June in Nigeria (where I'm from) and I'm a bridesmaid. I have no idea what I'm doing to my hair, what I know I won't do is:

1. Straigthen
2. Extensions - braids, twists, etc
3. Half wig - I'll be too scared it'll fall off while I'm dancing

Any ideas? TIA

P.S. I'll be 18 months post then and still transitioning... with maybe 2 inches of relaxed ends left.

I really like your braidouts. A braidout with a cute headband will look beautiful.
Or since you'll be home will they be wearing any head wraps?

 

[MummysGirl]

Oooohhhhh.... I could use a product with much better hold (a friend gave me Miss Jessie's curly pudding which I've never tried, I guess I could start experimenting now...?)

We'll use headties for the traditional ceremony - so no need to worry about my hair on that day.

Thanks Ekaette

I really like your braidouts. A braidout with a cute headband will look beautiful.
Or since you'll be home will they be wearing any head wraps?

 

[Shay72]

MummysGirl--Maybe some type of updo with the braidout hair?