New *2010* Transitioners Support Thread!
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Bouncin&Behavin
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Does anyone have pics of a braid-out on shoulder length hair??? Please share!!!!
asubeauty
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This is super OT but I matched into a residency program (found out where today) so I'll be starting my residency as Dr Foxglove, MD in July
I kind of want to BC as a way to celebrate. I may move the BC date up to next weekend but I'm still unsure. I'll think on it
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!
I'm so happy for you!!!
:waytogo:
Platinum
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This is super OT but I matched into a residency program (found out where today) so I'll be starting my residency as Dr Foxglove, MD in July
I kind of want to BC as a way to celebrate. I may move the BC date up to next weekend but I'm still unsure. I'll think on it
Congratulations!
Stepiphanie
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This is super OT but I matched into a residency program (found out where today) so I'll be starting my residency as Dr Foxglove, MD in July
I kind of want to BC as a way to celebrate. I may move the BC date up to next weekend but I'm still unsure. I'll think on it
That's AMAZING!! Congrats. You should def BC to celebrate
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MummysGirl
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Ekaette!!!!!!I can't stop you from BC'ing to celebrate.... all you need to do is provide me
(all of us) with a lot of pictures!So we have our resident Dr
This is super OT but I matched into a residency program (found out where today) so I'll be starting my residency as Dr Foxglove, MD in July
I kind of want to BC as a way to celebrate. I may move the BC date up to next weekend but I'm still unsure. I'll think on it
MummysGirl
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My siggy picture on the middle right is a braidout on full SL hair.
More pictures here: http://public.fotki.com/mummysgirl/transition-to-natural/hairdos-while-trans/
HTH
More pictures here: http://public.fotki.com/mummysgirl/transition-to-natural/hairdos-while-trans/
HTH
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Alta Angel
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CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This is super OT but I matched into a residency program (found out where today) so I'll be starting my residency as Dr Foxglove, MD in July
I kind of want to BC as a way to celebrate. I may move the BC date up to next weekend but I'm still unsure. I'll think on it
ChristmasCarol
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Congratulations Dr. Foxy!
Platinum
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47 weeks post!
I'll be 11 months post on the 25th!
I can't believe I'm almost a year post. I have never gone this long without a touch up. I honestly think that if it wasn't for LHCF and my fellow transitioners, I wouldn't have been able to transition this long. Thank you Ladies and keep up the good work!
I'll be 11 months post on the 25th! I can't believe I'm almost a year post. I have never gone this long without a touch up. I honestly think that if it wasn't for LHCF and my fellow transitioners, I wouldn't have been able to transition this long. Thank you Ladies and keep up the good work!
MummysGirl
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I am 15 months (65 weeks post)!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
My theory is - if I can make it this far, I can make it till I'm at least 20 months post (I'll be honest - now I think I'll BC @ 20 months - August 20th, not any later... but we'll see)
My hair is in a bun right now and I hope tomorrow I can *FINALLY* put my hair in pixie braids for the next 2 weeks until my friend's baby's birthday (April 2nd).
KUTGW Ladies and thanks for the encouragement & help
caligirl2385
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CONGRATS, MummysGirl!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I am 15 months (65 weeks post)!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
caligirl2385
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Checkin in... 11months post!!!!!!!!!!
KaramelDiva1978
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My dd and I are currently 7 weeks post, she has remained in braids, cornrows initially and now box braids. She has length to work with so I'm not concerned as much with her hair. We have abandoned rubber bands and balls for good, to using covered pony tail holders and putting a bun in hair when not in braids.
However, I'm growing out the infamous pixie cut with highlights, so I'm noticing that protein also has to be a good part of my regimen along with moisture. Since I plan to BC on Labor Day weekend, 9/4, I am using Ayurvedic powders for my washes and MN for really get some good growth. I can still tie down the sides of my hair and coconut oil and aloe vera work wonders for slicking down, so I only work with the top longest lengths.
We are going strong and trying to enjoy the journey by very low maintenance/manipulation which equates to low stress. Summer is slowly approaching and for us that yields maximum hair growth and we're getting ready for it.
See ya round ladies!!! HHG!! Your stories, pics and posts are truly and inspiration to us!!
However, I'm growing out the infamous pixie cut with highlights, so I'm noticing that protein also has to be a good part of my regimen along with moisture. Since I plan to BC on Labor Day weekend, 9/4, I am using Ayurvedic powders for my washes and MN for really get some good growth. I can still tie down the sides of my hair and coconut oil and aloe vera work wonders for slicking down, so I only work with the top longest lengths.
We are going strong and trying to enjoy the journey by very low maintenance/manipulation which equates to low stress. Summer is slowly approaching and for us that yields maximum hair growth and we're getting ready for it.
See ya round ladies!!! HHG!! Your stories, pics and posts are truly and inspiration to us!!
MummysGirl
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Platinum
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I am 15 months (65 weeks post)!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
My theory is - if I can make it this far, I can make it till I'm at least 20 months post (I'll be honest - now I think I'll BC @ 20 months - August 20th, not any later... but we'll see)
My hair is in a bun right now and I hope tomorrow I can *FINALLY* put my hair in pixie braids for the next 2 weeks until my friend's baby's birthday (April 2nd).
KUTGW Ladies and thanks for the encouragement & help
Congratulations MummysGirl!
Congratulations Caligirl!
I'm right behind you (will be 11 months post on the 25th)Congratulations 2inspireU!
Congratulations Aggie!
Keep up the good work Ladies!
been a struggle!
sometimes i want to relax my hair because i miss it straight.. this is the longest i've gone w/o a relaxer since i first got one many many moons ago.. but at the same time, i'm like i've come this far i might as well keep going ...i need to do something different to my hair - maybe i'll feel better...
i think i'm just going thru some bad vibes
8.5+ months post
sometimes i want to relax my hair because i miss it straight.. this is the longest i've gone w/o a relaxer since i first got one many many moons ago.. but at the same time, i'm like i've come this far i might as well keep going ...i need to do something different to my hair - maybe i'll feel better...
i think i'm just going thru some bad vibes
8.5+ months post
LaFemmeNaturelle
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How often do you ladies detangle and in how many sections?
thickhairRN
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Hello, I'm a newbie to this site but I absolutely LOVE it! At first I was just opting for healthier hair, but a few days ago I decided to go au naturale! I will be 4months post on March 22! My goal right now is APL. I have very thick hair so this will be a challenge, but with this wonderful thread and great ladies I know I'll make it. Any advice, tips, techniques, and/or products to help are most definitely appreciated! HHG!
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msbettyboop
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I am 15 months (65 weeks post)!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
My theory is - if I can make it this far, I can make it till I'm at least 20 months post (I'll be honest - now I think I'll BC @ 20 months - August 20th, not any later... but we'll see)
My hair is in a bun right now and I hope tomorrow I can *FINALLY* put my hair in pixie braids for the next 2 weeks until my friend's baby's birthday (April 2nd).
KUTGW Ladies and thanks for the encouragement & help
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!
KUTGW
MummysGirl
New Member
I detangle 0-4 times a week depending on how I'm wearing my hair.
I washed my hair loose for the first 9/10 months of my transition (when it wasn't in pixie braids) and I detangled everytime I washed.
Months 10 - present, if my hair's not in pixies or braids or cornrows, I wash my hair in 6 braids and detangle each section after applying my leave in so...
HTH.
I washed my hair loose for the first 9/10 months of my transition (when it wasn't in pixie braids) and I detangled everytime I washed.
Months 10 - present, if my hair's not in pixies or braids or cornrows, I wash my hair in 6 braids and detangle each section after applying my leave in so...
HTH.
MummysGirl
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you're right, you've come this far... maybe put your hair in those cute french braids/cornrows you had in your siggy a while back... take a tiny little break from your hair.
MummysGirl
New Member
I know it might be time consuming byt my 1st advice would be to go through this whole thread and identify who has hair very similar to yours... and go through their fotkis.
Although, I have learned a lot from people whose hair looks absolutely nothing like mine too
Ask questions... we're here to answer
CaribbeanQueen
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I am currently 11 months post... I was thinking of doing the big chop this summer but I may continue transitioning for another 6 - 12 months... We shall see..
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andromeda
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Congrats everyone on your progress! 
Here's a newbie guide that has tons of useful links. As for must-have products, I think it comes down to starting with the basics (good shampoo, conditioner, deep conditioner, moisturizer, sealant) and building from there, while being attentive to the ingredients in the products you're using and how your hair (especially your new growth) reacts to them. I think learning the fundamentals of hair and what your hair wants and needs in terms of techniques and ingredients/products will take you very far.
It can also be helpful to keep a journal or calendar of everything you're doing to your hair, everything you're using on it and how it's responding.
Here's a best of the best for transitioners thread if you want to get a rundown of products others like.
Here's a newbie guide that has tons of useful links. As for must-have products, I think it comes down to starting with the basics (good shampoo, conditioner, deep conditioner, moisturizer, sealant) and building from there, while being attentive to the ingredients in the products you're using and how your hair (especially your new growth) reacts to them. I think learning the fundamentals of hair and what your hair wants and needs in terms of techniques and ingredients/products will take you very far.It can also be helpful to keep a journal or calendar of everything you're doing to your hair, everything you're using on it and how it's responding.
Here's a best of the best for transitioners thread if you want to get a rundown of products others like.
thickhairRN
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Lol I stay up at night going through this thread looking for exactly that hehehe. Thank you soooo much for your support, cuz I know I'll need it!
Platinum
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Foxglove
A drop of golden sun
I just wanted to say welcome and also to check out the 2009 thread. There is a lot of good info in the 2009 thread
http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=312457
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