New *2010* Transitioners Support Thread!

Aw, seeing all those posts really made me smile! I love my little bun! I don't think I'll be wearing my hair out for a while, because I have length goals, and I've been bunning for over a year so it's second nature to me. It was quite a shock to go from almost waist to collarbone, but I'm excited to be on this hair growth journey again!
 
I have been MIA, however I am still transitioning. School and my personal life have been taking up a lot of my time as well as the makeup section. I am currently in braids to ease the transition. I have had a set back but I am determine to still go natural. I am just keeping it braided instead of wearing it braided under a wig. I am 24 wks post. I will be 25 wks post on Thursday.
 
MummysGirl said:
Hi Steph, where've you been?
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Hey MG!! I'm still here lurking. Haven't had much to report since I have my hair in these Senegalese twist. I'm enjoying the break from my hair but I must admit, that I'm already kinda missing feeling my texture. After one week though, I had to take a twist out in the back because it started slipping off and was barely hanging on. My hair is much finer back there so I wasn't surprised. Other than that, I'm still here and still transitioning. Loving all the BC's that have been going on lately!
Congrats to everyone who are sticking with their transitions.
 
I know this is the transitioners support thread... but can I still ask a question? How do you guys foresee your regimen changing once you become fully natural? I don't really know what to do, so I'm going to try to continue my transitioning regimen and make changes as I see fit. Since I'm still bunning, I will continue to cowash in the morning, leave conditioner in, and bun. At night I will moisturize and seal, and put my bonnet on. Does that sound okay? My hair feels really moisturized and I don't think i have any scab hair, as my hair has no problems curling up, so I hope I don't have to make any major changes.

TIA!
 
cch24 said:
hi ladies!!! that was THE most anticlimactic big chop ever. i'm glad that i'm fully natural though. i chopped late last night, and slept in conditioner. since it's a school day i didn't test my natural styling abilities just yet... so my hair is in a bun (as usual). i hope i get to play around with it this weekend. OH, and i'm definately a 3b/c/4a mix.

so here's a picture of just the nape chopped, and two pictures of my bun today!

17.5 months was well worth it. good luck to the rest of you during your journey!
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Congratulations! Your hair is pretty!:clap:

Grand Prix said:
Glad to see everybody's doing so well!!

I haven't had time to check in, but I made 17 months post. :yay:
Can't believe I've only got one month to go.. That would be the plan, anyway. :lachen:
I'm so happy to have this thread. It's made my transition so much easier! :hug3:



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So excited for you!!
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Congratulations!:clap:
 
I plan to take my Senegalese Twists out this weekend when I go home. I haven't decided if I'm going to Henna or do a protein treatment and DC. I also intend to try out my brand new Maxiglide.

I can't believe it but I'm 11 months post today!:grin::yay::superbanana::yahoo: I never thought I could go this long without a relaxer.
 
cch24 said:
I know this is the transitioners support thread... but can I still ask a question? How do you guys foresee your regimen changing once you become fully natural? I don't really know what to do, so I'm going to try to continue my transitioning regimen and make changes as I see fit. Since I'm still bunning, I will continue to cowash in the morning, leave conditioner in, and bun. At night I will moisturize and seal, and put my bonnet on. Does that sound okay? My hair feels really moisturized and I don't think i have any scab hair, as my hair has no problems curling up, so I hope I don't have to make any major changes.

TIA!
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Congratulations on your bc. When I finish my transition I did have to change products and actually found some natural products wokring better for my hair. I still style challenge don't like the twist/braidout yet but getting use to natural styling is still a transition for me.
 
I took out a braid near the front to play with my hair. The front is looser than the back.

Here is a pic
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Compare to the curls at the back
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I never realized how much looser the curls at the front are. I'm hoping the different textures don't give me a weird shape when I BC
 
^^^Beautiful hair!

My hair is like that too...looser in the front, tighter coils in the back. I don't know if its because I wear my hair back or off of my face alot or what. I guess my back will have to be longer to get the same "hang" as the front. I really hope there are no mullets or shags in my future!
 
I've been missing for quite sometime.. but as of Tuesday, I made 40 weeks post.. :yay:... but i need to know how do i go about achieving a straight style.. my hair literally reverted w/in seconds.. how can i prevent that?? any advice would be helpful.. and keep up the good work ladies..
 
amazing said:
I've been missing for quite sometime.. but as of Tuesday, I made 40 weeks post.. :yay:... but i need to know how do i go about achieving a straight style.. my hair literally reverted w/in seconds.. how can i prevent that?? any advice would be helpful.. and keep up the good work ladies..
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Have you tried Sabino Moisture Block? I hear a lot of ladies raving about how well it does to prevent reversion. Good luck!
 
Still unbraiding and snipping. This is the length I'll be working with. As you can see shrinkage will be a challenge
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It's done! I feel at peace lol
I'm sitting under the dryer with Aphogee 2 step in my hair
I forgot how much I hate the smell and feel of it
 
As of March 22, I made 8 mos post! Sunday, March 29, I will be 37 weeks post ya'll. Still going strong, and thanking GOD EVERYDAY that I have my cute little wigs to slap on and go when I'm in a hurry! Also glad I'm in the wig chall b/c my hair is thriving from the low-no manipulation, and I LOVE IT! Best of wishes to all you ladies, and I'm so thankful we have such wonderful support here! I will update again next month around the 22nd.

I haven't had issues with matting since I got to the 6 month mark. Months 4-6 were gettin' iffy cuz the back of my hair was dry and matting/loc'ing easily. I actually have a 1/16th of an inch piece where my hair broke off right about the demarcation line. :( It's in the center back of my head and a slim tiny piece where I distinctly remember having a huge tangle after a wash day. I gently detangled, but I guess the stress was done to that tiny piece (think a hair piece the diameter of a cuticle orange stick).

Highly unnoticeable, but I noticed it cuz I wear my hair braided in 4 sections, parted down the middle under my wigs. It was sticking out one day, and I was like where da heck that breakage come from?! Then, I remembered the matting I had back there one day. Oh well. I've conquered the horrid tangles of the 5 month mark, which always happens at that time! HHG!

I can see myself keeping this up for years. Let's hope I don't eat my words! The hardest part is over...now I'm looking fwd to wearing beautiful, kinky buns and updos in the summer weather. Can't wait to touch up my hair color either, which is henna-based.
 
Can't wait to see the pics, foxglove! :yay:

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I've finally made a fotki. Still in the process of organizing but feel free to visit and give any suggestions you might have.
 
Jewell said:
As of March 22, I made 8 mos post! Sunday, March 29, I will be 37 weeks post ya'll. Still going strong, and thanking GOD EVERYDAY that I have my cute little wigs to slap on and go when I'm in a hurry! Also glad I'm in the wig chall b/c my hair is thriving from the low-no manipulation, and I LOVE IT! Best of wishes to all you ladies, and I'm so thankful we have such wonderful support here! I will update again next month around the 22nd.

I haven't had issues with matting since I got to the 6 month mark. Months 4-6 were gettin' iffy cuz the back of my hair was dry and matting/loc'ing easily. I actually have a 1/16th of an inch piece where my hair broke off right about the demarcation line. :( It's in the center back of my head and a slim tiny piece where I distinctly remember having a huge tangle after a wash day. I gently detangled, but I guess the stress was done to that tiny piece (think a hair piece the diameter of a cuticle orange stick).

Highly unnoticeable, but I noticed it cuz I wear my hair braided in 4 sections, parted down the middle under my wigs. It was sticking out one day, and I was like where da heck that breakage come from?! Then, I remembered the matting I had back there one day. Oh well. I've conquered the horrid tangles of the 5 month mark, which always happens at that time! HHG!

I can see myself keeping this up for years. Let's hope I don't eat my words! The hardest part is over...now I'm looking fwd to wearing beautiful, kinky buns and updos in the summer weather. Can't wait to touch up my hair color either, which is henna-based.
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Congrats on your progress! I love wigs too. You look gawj in your siggy, btw. :yep:
 
I just wanted to come in & say CONGRATULATIONS!!! to all the ladies that have decided to transition :yep:

& also... don't be afraid to chop if you need to!!!

I fully intended on waiting until the 40 week mark to do my BC. but in week 26, after a rough detangling session & with a ton of frustration about what the flip was i going to do with my hair the next day, i took out the scissors & chopped! it was such a freeing feeling!!!

so don't feel bad if you decide you can't make it without going to the scissors. remember: the end result is a head full of healthy, full, thick, natural hair, so either way, it's a win win situation!

just wanted to spread a bit of encouragement :)
 
i'm getting senegalese twists next week.
can you wash kanekalon hair? i am using that but i don't want my hair to tangle in it!

im almost 9 months post! :drunk:
 
I'm 39 weeks post today. I have a feeling I may chop in the next few weeks. I am in love with my natural hair. I forgot how much I liked my 4a/4b texture and how strong it felt. I know that my hair will be short, but I think I may just wig it. For now I am just taking it day by day.
 
Finally here are the pics
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Without flash
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Texture shot
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Still not dry
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Although I'm not surprised the shrinkage is crazy. I posted a picture in an earlier post. I'll probably wear a wash and go puff like this as my staple style. I'll try out twistouts and stuff and post pics

ETA I'm so happy!
 
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