New *2010* Transitioners Support Thread!

i'm 28 weeks post. ive been fighting the urge to relax or big chop, & really hope i can make to at least 12months but my relaxed hair is really thin & so braidouts etc look horrendous. im currently weaved up but i was also feeling discouraged because i felt my texture was getting damaged due to the very hot blow dryer used on 2 occasions at the salon before gettng kinky twists. my hair appeared more frizzy and less defined, but we'll see.
 
MummysGirl said:
:hiya: I'm right here... 71 weeks post and counting :grin:

chelleyrock, don't BC... don't leave me all alone :cry: I have been tempted too but I keep reminding myself why I'm going for this long - I want to be able too put all my hair in a pony/bun when I BC and I'm not there just yet.

Let's be happy for the recent BC'ers but stay on track :yep:
My planned BC date is August 20th @ 20 months post... what's your plan?


Ekaette, love your siggy pic!
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I was gonna wait until December (making 2 years) but that seems like an eternity. The top of my head grows much slower than the back.

Maybe the summer will bring on a little growth spurt.
 
KiSseS03 said:
I can't believe that as of tomorrow I will be a full 17 months post relaxer! Time has flown by!

I finally took some texture shots tonight, and I'm pretty pleased with my progress. I started out with an inverted bob cut (i.e. less than two inches of hair at the nape). Now 17 months (and 2 majour trims later) my hair at the nape is just about touching APL (straightened), and the hair just above that is around CBL (straightened).

I may just go ahead and chop that last little inch of straight hair at the back, so that I can wear wet kinky-curly pony-tails. The only thing that is holding me back from chopping the whole thing, is that the front of my hair would be sooooo short. We'll see...

I'm finally posting some pics. Here is my hair tonight, freshly washed and detangled with no products.
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Wow that is some serious growth. Congrats!

My hair is kinda in an inverted bob as well. Shorter in the back, longer in the front. I don't want to chop off my longer straight hair in the front either.
 
My plan was December but I'm amazed at how much my hair has grown already... I should have an extra inch of hair by August and I think that'll be enough hair for me.... even if it's not, I want all natural hair for the last few weeks of the summer :yep:

chelleyrock said:
I was gonna wait until December (making 2 years) but that seems like an eternity. The top of my head grows much slower than the back.

Maybe the summer will bring on a little growth spurt.
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Imani said:
Wow that is some serious growth. Congrats!

My hair is kinda in an inverted bob as well. Shorter in the back, longer in the front. I don't want to chop off my longer straight hair in the front either.
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Exactly! I think if I had started out with a different cut, more layers throughout, I wouldn't be so hesitant to chop the front. It just seems like soooo much hair to lose right now!

chelleyrock said:
I was gonna wait until December (making 2 years) but that seems like an eternity. The top of my head grows much slower than the back.

Maybe the summer will bring on a little growth spurt.
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At the bolded: Me too.. le sigh. It's a tighter texture as well which makes it appear even shorter! I'm hoping for that summer spurt as well!

MummysGirl said:
My plan was December but I'm amazed at how much my hair has grown already... I should have an extra inch of hair by August and I think that'll be enough hair for me.... even if it's not, I want all natural hair for the last few weeks of the summer :yep:
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I want all natural hair for the summer as well, I really think it's the best time to chop, you can take advantage of the warm weather and do lots of "wet" styles!
 
I have been lurking for months but I finally wanted to check in and say that this board has made my transitioning process (I'm still a newbie) undoubtedly easier and a lot more exciting!!!!!
 
Ese88 said:
i'm 28 weeks post. ive been fighting the urge to relax or big chop, & really hope i can make to at least 12months but my relaxed hair is really thin & so braidouts etc look horrendous. im currently weaved up but i was also feeling discouraged because i felt my texture was getting damaged due to the very hot blow dryer used on 2 occasions at the salon before gettng kinky twists. my hair appeared more frizzy and less defined, but we'll see.
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Hang in there!
 
52 weeks post!
Tomorrow will make it A YEAR!!! :dance7:

So did not even imagine making it this far. I really couldn't have made it without the support and wisdom of you guys :yep: Thanks so much!
 
thanks angel eyz. i need all the encouragement i can get. im so happy that my so is very supportive of this transition. it makes it a little easier when i feel conflicted.

can anyone recommend anything to keep ng soft?
 
Checking in at 7months post...I have already BC'd some of my hair the nape(well it broke off so I cut the rest) and the front. I cut the front this evening.

No one told me that I would get so emotional, I was reduced to tears(could be hormones). In 20+ years I actually began to sense ultimate liberation. I look forward to the day when I am free of relaxed hair.
 
^^^ I've been dying to cut a chunk of my hair off in the back to check out my texture, but I'm afraid that once i start I wan't stop(like the pringles commercial :lachen:)
 
arm445 said:
^^^ I've been dying to cut a chunk of my hair off in the back to check out my texture, but I'm afraid that once i start I wan't stop(like the pringles commercial :lachen:)
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LOL! If the rest of my hair wasn't weaved up...I would be all natural tonight
 
UGH. I am so sick and tired of the negativity that I have coming towards me from one of my "friends." Today out of nowhere he goes:

Him: Hmm. . . I doubt you'll be able to go natural. Summer's coming up and you're going to want a perm.
Me: I've committed myself to going natural and I'm actually really excited about this!
Him:. . . ..right. . I don't think you'll be able to.

I want to punch this guy. He always has nothing but negative things to say me transitioning (my willpower, my "addiction to perms") which doesn't make any sense since he's always seen me in braids! This is the first time I've worn my hair out at school. :wallbash:

On a brighter note I washed my hair today and I realized I have some hair touching apl! WOAH. Not enough for me to claim it yet though!
 
Ese88 said:
thanks angel eyz. i need all the encouragement i can get. im so happy that my so is very supportive of this transition. it makes it a little easier when i feel conflicted.

can anyone recommend anything to keep ng soft?
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Hello ladies. You're doing a great job in transitioning so KUTGW and stay inspired.

For my new growth, castor oil did a wonderful job in keeping mine soft. I still use it now for my roots and tips. HTH

YaniraNaturally said:
UGH. I am so sick and tired of the negativity that I have coming towards me from one of my "friends." Today out of nowhere he goes:

Him: Hmm. . . I doubt you'll be able to go natural. Summer's coming up and you're going to want a perm.
Me: I've committed myself to going natural and I'm actually really excited about this!
Him:. . . ..right. . I don't think you'll be able to.

I want to punch this guy. He always has nothing but negative things to say me transitioning (my willpower, my "addiction to perms") which doesn't make any sense since he's always seen me in braids! This is the first time I've worn my hair out at school. :wallbash:

On a brighter note I washed my hair today and I realized I have some hair touching apl! WOAH. Not enough for me to claim it yet though!
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Sorry that you have someone in your circle trying to steal your joy about transitioning. I would say to X this individual out of your life, but I know that this isn't always easy. Sometimes it's better for you to remove those who are bringing negative vibes in your life. Trust me, in the long run you won't miss em and you'll be a happier person. True friends will not stress you out and will be supportive of what ever it is you want to do that is aimed at improving yourself. Just know that you have all of us here to cheer you on along your journey.
 
My hair's in 2 french braids today...

I think I'm going to have my hair like this all week...

Cowash once while they're still in tomorrow, then take them down wednesday evening to cowash on thursday morning, airdry in ponytails and put back in french braids till the weekend.

Hope everyone (and their hair) is doing ok :)
 
I haven't posted in a while. The blow drying once a when is going great. For the healthy of my hair and the summer I'm going to try to lightly blow dry to elongate my curl pattern every two wees 9if i can make it) and put up the flat iron for the more humid parts of the year.
Also I'm just touching BSL. YEA!
 
I'm now one year post :woot:

One year was my minimum so now I'll take it month by month with a tentative plan to make it to 18 months.
 
I've made an appointment for my BC tomorrow evening at Salon Revive ladies. As much as I would like to continue transitioning, the breakage hasn't stopped even with all of the advice I've gleaned off lhcf.

So this will be my 3rd time going natural- 1st time was in 8th grade and against my will,
2nd time was 10 years ago and I had some breakage issues but I also wanted to try something new. Tomorrow BC was prompted by breakage, and heat damage from a botched BKT. But compared to 2000, there are a lot more new products and good advice online on how to manage 4a/b hair.

I'm excited ladies! I'll have pics by Wed. :)
 
nestlequik said:
I've made an appointment for my BC tomorrow evening at Salon Revive ladies. As much as I would like to continue transitioning, the breakage hasn't stopped even with all of the advice I've gleaned off lhcf.

So this will be my 3rd time going natural- 1st time was in 8th grade and against my will,
2nd time was 10 years ago and I had some breakage issues but I also wanted to try something new. Tomorrow BC was prompted by breakage, and heat damage from a botched BKT. But compared to 2000, there are a lot more new products and good advice online on how to manage 4a/b hair.

I'm excited ladies! I'll have pics by Wed. :)
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Well good luck on your BC. Too bad it was prompted by breakage and not just by you wanting to BC because you're ready to. Hope all goes well.
 
Zaz said:
I'm now one year post :woot:

One year was my minimum so now I'll take it month by month with a tentative plan to make it to 18 months.
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Congratulations! Keep up the good work!:clap:

nestlequik said:
I've made an appointment for my BC tomorrow evening at Salon Revive ladies. As much as I would like to continue transitioning, the breakage hasn't stopped even with all of the advice I've gleaned off lhcf.

So this will be my 3rd time going natural- 1st time was in 8th grade and against my will,
2nd time was 10 years ago and I had some breakage issues but I also wanted to try something new. Tomorrow BC was prompted by breakage, and heat damage from a botched BKT. But compared to 2000, there are a lot more new products and good advice online on how to manage 4a/b hair.

I'm excited ladies! I'll have pics by Wed. :)
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I can't wait to see pics!:bouncy:
 
Hi ladies still in my braids and hoping to keep them in till the end of June. Flawed Beauty congrats on your BC.

Yanira I feel your pain too about the doubts. My mom asked why I was transitioning and I told her that I was tired of the relaxers and she didn't say anything else. She knows that I can take care of it because she watched my hair grow from NL to just about MBL now. My friends however are very skepical even though one is natural herself. I have since decided that it's better for me to show them rather that tell them.

Once they see how lush and full your is, they'll be asking YOU for tips.
 
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