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:hiya2: You can do it :yep: You already have transitioning experience so you kinda know what to expect. Good luck :grin:

pookaloo83 said:
Hi Ladies!

I'm 4 weeks post, and I plan to transition as long as I can. I did it before so I know I can do it again! I got really impatient last time and bc'd at 9 months. This time I plan to transition a year or more!
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MummysGirl,
Thanks for posting your pictures! I'm 22 weeks post and I bun and do braidouts but it takes forever to airdry my hair. How long does it take your hair to airdry 80%? I'm going to try your pony tail method.
 
The more ponytails, the quicker it dries (I couldn't find another ponytail holder last night cos I was lazy so I did 3)... this was dry enough in 1.5 hours.

I'd like to know how it turns out please :-)
dr.j said:
MummysGirl,
Thanks for posting your pictures! I'm 22 weeks post and I bun and do braidouts but it takes forever to airdry my hair. How long does it take your hair to airdry 80%? I'm going to try your pony tail method.
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Neek-a-Nator said:
How do you normally wear your hair???? And what's your regimen??? How often do you wash and DC??? TIA
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i usually wear my hair straightened. i don't have a regi yet. i have been resistant to this whole hair health movement because its not necessary for me. so i washed every 7-10 days, and didn't dc at all. i can remember dc'ing maybe 5-6 times this year. i didn't moisturize while my hair was straight either. i would blowdry and flatiron. no leave ins, just heat protectant and serum. so yeah, don't follow my 'regi'. most folks don't have luck with that, which is why they're on this site. :lol:
 
Sweet, another thread! The '09 one was what introduced me to LHCF in the first place. =)

1) I am about 29 weeks post. It's hard to believe it's been almost 7 months.

2) I don't really have a specific hair goal. I guess hopefully by June, I'll have enough natural hair to do wash-n-go's. I'm getting sick of these weaves.

Anybody have any protective styling tips/suggestions?
 
man. i dc'd with condish and oil, then i sprayed a mix of water, Suave Humectant, and olive oil in my hair, detangled, then applied my Silken Child Moisturizer mixed with olive oil, and twisted. my hair hasn't felt so good in forever. it feels so soft and supple and moisturized! a definite turnaround from the last time i flatironed, which was about weeks ago. even the ends feel good! i'm gonna try to keep this up.
 
I have an issue with my NG. When I wash and bun, I use the scarf method to keep my edges down. This typically works but sometimes, later in the day, I have shorter hairs that stick up and the bun doesn't look as sleek. Any suggestions for how to keep the edges sleek throughout the day? Thanks!
 
:hiya2:

I have some styles here: http://public.fotki.com/MummysGirl/transition-to-natural/hairdos-while-trans/

jamoca5 said:
Sweet, another thread! The '09 one was what introduced me to LHCF in the first place. =)

1) I am about 29 weeks post. It's hard to believe it's been almost 7 months.

2) I don't really have a specific hair goal. I guess hopefully by June, I'll have enough natural hair to do wash-n-go's. I'm getting sick of these weaves.

Anybody have any protective styling tips/suggestions?
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dr.j said:
I have an issue with my NG. When I wash and bun, I use the scarf method to keep my edges down. This typically works but sometimes, later in the day, I have shorter hairs that stick up and the bun doesn't look as sleek. Any suggestions for how to keep the edges sleek throughout the day? Thanks!
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I use
a combo of BCO and Avfrovedas Pur Whip Gelly..Keeps my
unruly edges stayn' flat :yep:
 
vainღ♥♡jane said:
i usually wear my hair straightened. i don't have a regi yet. i have been resistant to this whole hair health movement because its not necessary for me. so i washed every 7-10 days, and didn't dc at all. i can remember dc'ing maybe 5-6 times this year. i didn't moisturize while my hair was straight either. i would blowdry and flatiron. no leave ins, just heat protectant and serum. so yeah, don't follow my 'regi'. most folks don't have luck with that, which is why they're on this site. :lol:
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LOL, believe it or not your non-regi is better than mine:laugh: Since I wear weaves right now I wash my hair that is, lol, every three weeks, don't deep condition either at least not while weaved up. Oh yeah when I do blow dry on rare occassions I don't add anything to my hair either, it's been working for me also.
 
MummysGirl said:
:hiya2:

I have some styles here: http://public.fotki.com/MummysGirl/transition-to-natural/hairdos-while-trans/
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Yeesss. I am loving your album, girl!

In the captions, you said that you airdry your hair. I'm still trying to get the hang of doing that. Last time I washed my hair, I attempted the scarf method, but that failed miserably. For some reason, my hair had been almost matted on the top of my head. I hadn't stretched it properly (didn't know I had to) and my new growth was feeling rough and hard by the time my hair dried. :wallbash: Yeah, I'm still somewhat clueless here. So frustrating. What can I do?
 
Ok... why am I 95% sure the results of this will not be pretty?? :lachen:

I was too lazy to do a full head rollerset... my plan is to saran wrap once dry.... This worked perfectly when I had 3 months of new growth... but at almost one year post, I expect a poofy but straight(ish) result.



Once dry, I plan to saran wrap (Wrap my hair using a paddle brush and wrap cling film round it, then get under the dryer for 10/15 minutes). I'll share the results (bad or ok) with you.
 
Planning to wet-set my hair today....hopefully that'll give me a break for a week. (I am debating b/w pink cold wave rods and just smaller magnetic rollers...we'll see)

Hint: When travelling, take your own products! I went to see my family for thanksgiving and had to use a rubberband in my hair and black hair gel...oh the disgrace. I will be washing ASAP. I am going to get travel-size containers to put my hair products in b/c I like the convenience of taking just a carry-on for flights.
 
MummysGirl said:
Ok... why am I 95% sure the results of this will not be pretty?? :lachen:

I was too lazy to do a full head rollerset... my plan is to saran wrap once dry.... This worked perfectly when I had 3 months of new growth... but at almost one year post, I expect a poofy but straight(ish) result.



Once dry, I plan to saran wrap (Wrap my hair using a paddle brush and wrap cling film round it, then get under the dryer for 10/15 minutes). I'll share the results (bad or ok) with you.
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OMG, I cant wait to see you results.
Your new growth is LONG!
 
Airdried till my ends were dry... I knew the area covered by the ponytail rollers was damp. So I took out ponytail holders, put rollers back in then sat under the dryer for 10 mins (I used a heat protectant spray). Took rollers out, and combed with my wide tooth comb:



Not bad... at all :grin: There's a lot of shrinkage going on here - my hair's big (out not down) so a saran wrap should help lay my new growth down.

I've saran wrapped my hair and I'm under the dryer...

More pics here:
http://public.fotki.com/mummysgirl/.../hairdos-while-trans/49-weeks-post-befor.html

MummysGirl said:
Ok... why am I 95% sure the results of this will not be pretty?? :lachen:

I was too lazy to do a full head rollerset... my plan is to saran wrap once dry.... This worked perfectly when I had 3 months of new growth... but at almost one year post, I expect a poofy but straight(ish) result.



Once dry, I plan to saran wrap (Wrap my hair using a paddle brush and wrap cling film round it, then get under the dryer for 10/15 minutes). I'll share the results (bad or ok) with you.
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I was busy this week, I might not post often , but I'm commited to the transition:yep:. I did my second braidout=twa for thanksgiving, the family liked it, but it's time consuming with my 4c ng. I'm gonna get my hair braided soon.
 
yeswecan said:
I was busy this week, I might not post often , but I'm commited to the transition:yep:. I did my second braidout=twa for thanksgiving, the family liked it, but it's time consuming with my 4c ng. I'm gonna get my hair braided soon.
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Keep up the good work!:up:
 
Make sure you take care of you hair while in braids..

Like Platinum said, KUTGW :grin:
yeswecan said:
I was busy this week, I might not post often , but I'm commited to the transition:yep:. I did my second braidout=twa for thanksgiving, the family liked it, but it's time consuming with my 4c ng. I'm gonna get my hair braided soon.
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Sent you a message :)
jamoca5 said:
Yeesss. I am loving your album, girl!

In the captions, you said that you airdry your hair. I'm still trying to get the hang of doing that. Last time I washed my hair, I attempted the scarf method, but that failed miserably. For some reason, my hair had been almost matted on the top of my head. I hadn't stretched it properly (didn't know I had to) and my new growth was feeling rough and hard by the time my hair dried. :wallbash: Yeah, I'm still somewhat clueless here. So frustrating. What can I do?
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Hi ladies, so tell me how is your transition journey going???? Let's check-in and keep each other updated and encouraged.

Mummy, how is your new hair-do holding up???? You did a good job. You seems to be an expert in air-drying, I totally suck, lol.
 
stellagirl76 said:
Hey is it still possible to join this thread?

1. I am 4.5 months post relaxer.

2. I plan to at least transition to the end of next year (December 2010). My eventual goal is maybe to cut off my relaxed ends.
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The more the merrier and like Platinum said WELCOME. Good luck in your transition journey.
 
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