New *2010* Transitioners Support Thread!

[Shay72]

I'm going onto 10 months post and I'm becoming antsy. I know that I DON'T want to chop now b/c I'll freak out and cry (rotfl) but I'm sick of straightening every two weeks. I want to do braidouts and twistouts but I can't cornrow or flat twist

I want to do curly styles, darn it!

You can do twist outs and braid outs with single twists and single plaits. It doesn't even need to be that many either. I say give it a try. You would be surprised. I can't do flat twists or conrow and I wear these styles all the time.

I'm interested in bunning, and was wondering if you long-time transitioners can help with answer a few questions:

Is bunning a good idea for transitioning hair, or does wearing a ponytail put too much stress on the fragile line between relaxed/natural hair?
It depends on your hair. I bun the majority of the time but I have to pay extra care and attention to my edges because mine are fragile. For me personally with bunning the edges are my concern not the demarcation line. Just do not pull your hair too tight.

Can dry hair be bunned? (I HATE wearing my hair wet, it feels too weak to ponytail when wet)
Yes, easily.

Can anyone direct me to a thread that teaches how to bun in BRUTAL step-by-step detail with pics, or better yet: a start-to-finish video? I've searched and can't find things with enough detail.
Search on youtube but to me it is a very simple style with a lot of variations. I pull my hair into a ponytail using a metail free pony tail holder then I loop the ponytail holder over my hair a second time not pulling my hair all the way through. Done.

I keep reading about challenges, how can I fina a bun challenge?
There isn't one but you could start one.

I want to bun to gain some length. Is it too ambitious to be trying to achieve length AND a natural at the same time? Can anyone share some success stories? I don't think so. Do a search on here for bunning for growth or bun challenges and I think you will find some success stories

Sorry if this is off-topic for this thread (still learning my way around LHCF). If so, please direct me to the appropriate thread. TIA

See answers above.

 

[MummysGirl]

Really pretty!!!!!

Twistout:


I don't feel like resizing right now.

 

[Skiggle]

Mummysgirl, thanks for the reply..
but I still have problems with my hair...
the back is totally natural.. and my relaxed parts are just too thin...
it literally stand up on my head or flaps down, plus my natural hair color is this odd light brown color and my relaxed parts are dark brown..
I'm just going to wear a wig...

 

[plastic]

Are there any other short term transitioners in this thread ? Im starting to feel a little bit left out now

guess not .. i'll izzy myself out of this thread

 

[MummysGirl]

Hey plastic,
I suffer from big-head syndrome so I'm definitely not a short term transitioner.

I don't think you should leave the thread though! This is a transitioner hang out thread... Short, Medium, Long!

guess not .. i'll izzy myself out of this thread

 

[msbettyboop]

You can try spritzing a small amount of Scurl and massaging it into the newgrowth (I fingerpart my hair and spray lighty throughout on the roots only...a little goes a long way) or spritzing plain water then massaging in shea butter on the newgrowth.

These 2 methods work for me and my newgrowth is hella thick.

Thanks. I'll put that on the list for January.

 

[NinasLongAmbition]

Hey Ladies!

I am about 19 weeks post, I dont plan on bc'ing until my natural 4a/4b hair is apl..soo thats a long time from now. Good luck ladies, we can do it, find the right products and hairstyles, we got this!

 

[Nuelle]

Hi ladies!

I am about a couple of months post and would like to transition for 18 months.

This will be my second time transitioning
The first time, I transitioned for 15 months. I would get my hair flat ironed every 2 to 3 weeks and never learned to do any natural styles, and when I tried, they never came out right. At the time, I wasn't really sure why I was transitioning. My hair was growing well and I never really like relaxing in the first place, but I was still apprehensive about having short hair. So, in late June, while I was in the Caribbean, I had a hard time keeping my press due to the humidity (I can't believe I ever thought I could lol). My hair would not lay down! So, after failing to find someone to put in braids for me, I caved in to my host mother's pressure and relaxed. I enjoyed the attention I got. But my scalp did not. It got really irritated and now I think that I may have alopecia in one area.

So, I'm transitioning....

 

[jaded_faerie]

I'm at 13 months ad plan to end my transition at 26 months(December 2010)

 

[SunnyHoney]

Thanks so much, Shay72! I just put my hair in a bun about an hour ago. Still trying to find a look that works for me, but I definitely think bunning will be my protective style of choice! (I get headaches with the loosest ponytails, so I hope I can pull this off without too much pain).

I try to start a bun challenge for 2010. Look for a new thread to come if anybody is interested.

 

[Shay72]

Thanks so much, Shay72! I just put my hair in a bun about an hour ago. Still trying to find a look that works for me, but I definitely think bunning will be my protective style of choice! (I get headaches with the loosest ponytails, so I hope I can pull this off without too much pain).

I try to start a bun challenge for 2010. Look for a new thread to come if anybody is interested.

You're welcome!

 

[MummysGirl]

My hair's been in braids (no extensions) for 2.5 weeks and I can't wait to take them out (tomorrow night cos I want to do a braidout on Friday) and play in my hair! My plan was to have my hair out for a week then to put them back in (on the 6th of December) for 2 weeks before wearing it out for my 1 year anniversary (20th December) but I might just have my hair loose or in cornrows/flat twists until the New Year...

It's been a while since I've had my hair out for 2+ weeks

 

[plastic]

Hey plastic,
I suffer from big-head syndrome so I'm definitely not a short term transitioner.

I don't think you should leave the thread though! This is a transitioner hang out thread... Short, Medium, Long!

It just seems like im the only one excited about bc'ing ..while everyone else is talking about how long they are transitioning for yadda yadda. To each his own. I'll pop back in when i bc. Happy hair growing !!!

 

[Neek-a-Nator]

Just checkin in....my hair is still weaved-up this new install will be in for 2 weeks this thurs. I plan on keeping this install in for appr 2-3months depending on how my hair is underneath. Don't know what I'm going to do after.

 

[MummysGirl]

Definitely understand what you're saying

Don't be a stranger

It just seems like im the only one excited about bc'ing ..while everyone else is talking about how long they are transitioning for yadda yadda. To each his own. I'll pop back in when i bc. Happy hair growing !!!

 

[Platinum]

Are there any other short term transitioners in this thread ? Im starting to feel a little bit left out now

Hey Plastic! I thought about BC'ing when I hit my 6 month mark but I changed my mind when I saw the shrinkage. I'm really not comfortable with my hair being that short. Don't leave the thread. I'm sure you're not the only short-term transitioner here.

 

[Platinum]

7 months post today!:superbanana:

 

[plastic]

Hey Plastic! I thought about BC'ing when I hit my 6 month mark but I changed my mind when I saw the shrinkage. I'm really not comfortable with my hair being that short. Don't leave the thread. I'm sure you're not the only short-term transitioner here.

Lol yeah ... well i am the only short one in this thread. I guess it makes sense though because If i had my long hair I would probably be scared to cut it too. I have cut chunks of my hair (yes i may look a bit .. botched to an oustider) and my hair shrinks like the devil .. to my scalp. I wanted at least 3 inches of hair before I BCed and I have 1 and some now ( have you seen sheacocoaluv on youtube? ) She inspired me to bc so soon . You should check her out .. he hair is amazing

 

[Chameleonchick]

7 months post today!:superbanana:

Congrats to you!!

 

[MummysGirl]

7 months post today!:superbanana:

 

[Ltown]

7 months post today!:superbanana:

Congratulation!

 

[blksndrlla]

I bought a new flat iron last week and it is killing me not to straighten. I am trying to hold out until December. I stretched my hair the other day and it looks like it may be barely APL...not sure...that's why i want to straighten...that and to trim my ends...oh well.

 

[plastic]

Congrats Platinum

Okay ... so the gardener decided to come today while I was just about to drop to sleep ... so I decided to play in my hair and take texture shots. I know i def have 4b in my nape but here are the shots of the crown ... minus the front hairline .. is the part closest to the middle also 4b - that areas responds to products in the same way my nape does ?

after seeing that i have a bit more new growth i was really tempted to chop. Luckily I told my lil bro to hide my scissors til .. jan .. i may just buy a new one.

 

[blksndrlla]

Congrats Platinum

Okay ... so the gardener decided to come today while I was just about to drop to sleep ... so I decided to play in my hair and take texture shots. I know i def have 4b in my nape but here are the shots of the crown ... minus the front hairline .. is the part closest to the middle also 4b - that areas responds to products in the same way my nape does ?

after seeing that i have a bit more new growth i was really tempted to chop. Luckily I told my lil bro to hide my scissors til .. jan .. i may just buy a new one.

I'm so excited for you to chop!

 

[plastic]

I'm so excited for you to chop!

thankss Im excited too .. I have decided to do it this year (dec) so I can start 2010 fresh... have to work on a xmas and old years dress to go with my new ... almost bald do lol

 

[NikkiBee]

I am 10 months into my transition. Plan to BC on the 12th month but I am not sure if I want to do short hair again. Currently transitioning with sew-ins. My saving grace. Helps me keep my hands out of my head.

 

[Foxglove]

51 weeks in!!

 

[diva24]

1. How far into your transition are you? 14 months
2. What's your transition goal?

See my siggy

 

[xSweetxCaramelx]

1. How far into your transition are you? 5 months
2. What's your transition goal? 2 years

 

[MummysGirl]

Your new growth is so shiny, love it! I remember seeing pics of it earlier this year in your fotki.

Congrats Platinum

Okay ... so the gardener decided to come today while I was just about to drop to sleep ... so I decided to play in my hair and take texture shots. I know i def have 4b in my nape but here are the shots of the crown ... minus the front hairline .. is the part closest to the middle also 4b - that areas responds to products in the same way my nape does ?

after seeing that i have a bit more new growth i was really tempted to chop. Luckily I told my lil bro to hide my scissors til .. jan .. i may just buy a new one.