New *2010* Transitioners Support Thread!

[Platinum]

I will be 32 weeks post this Friday and I'm so proud of myself! I have never gone this long with a relaxer (I've never gone past 26 weeks). I honestly feel like I am truly committed to transitioning. My only regret is that I wish I hadn't relaxed back in April. I would have been over a 1 year post by now.

 

[mrsjohnson75]

Welcome to all the newcomers.

I'm 23 weeks post. Everything is going great. I

'm still loving the bantu knot outs. I did a tutorial (link in siggy) and added a photo to my album with shows my natural hair and the relaxed hair when I take the bantu knots down. My newgrowth remains unchanged but the relaxed hair waves because of the knots.

I'm sticking with what's working for me..not changing anything. So far so good and I'm having fun with it.

MummysGirl your hair looks great! To all who are posting pics..thank you! I enjoy looking at transitioning photos.

 

[seraphinelle]

I have put in curlformers, will put pictures up tomorrow when I take them down.

I washed and conditioned my hair, and then used coconut oil on the roots, and spritzed water on my relaxed ends.

I have 3 inches of new growth, wished it grew a bit faster...

 

[MummysGirl]

3 inches in 6 months is AMAZING! My hair definitely grows much slower than yours.

Looking forward to seeing your curlformer pics.

I have put in curlformers, will put pictures up tomorrow when I take them down.

I washed and conditioned my hair, and then used coconut oil on the roots, and spritzed water on my relaxed ends.

I have 3 inches of new growth, wished it grew a bit faster...

 

[Neek-a-Nator]

I will be 32 weeks post this Friday and I'm so proud of myself! I have never gone this long with a relaxer (I've never gone past 26 weeks). I honestly feel like I am truly committed to transitioning. My only regret is that I wish I hadn't relaxed back in April. I would have been over a 1 year post by now.

Platinum, too funny cause everytime I look at your last relaxer date I say to myself had I let April be my last relaxer, would be where you are today. But I went ahead and relaxed again in June, so mad at myself. So I totally understand where you are coming from.

 

[MummysGirl]

LOL, I would have been 65 weeks post if I not relaxed in December last year butI wasn't ready to transition then...

Good thing is you made your decision to transition really soon after you relaxed in April so that has made your transition easier than it'd have been if you made up your mind later (much later after your relaxer before April)... I hope I'm making sense

Well done on getting this far Every week is a new achievement

I will be 32 weeks post this Friday and I'm so proud of myself! I have never gone this long with a relaxer (I've never gone past 26 weeks). I honestly feel like I am truly committed to transitioning. My only regret is that I wish I hadn't relaxed back in April. I would have been over a 1 year post by now.

 

[MummysGirl]

Well done on getting to 23 weeks post, KUTGW!
Thank you for the bantu knot out tutorial, I'm going to check it out this evening and try it out in December... I'm sure I'll love the results (if I get it right)

I agree with sticking to what works for you...

Thanks Sometimes I think I'm boring people with my pictures

Welcome to all the newcomers.

I'm 23 weeks post. Everything is going great. I

'm still loving the bantu knot outs. I did a tutorial (link in siggy) and added a photo to my album with shows my natural hair and the relaxed hair when I take the bantu knots down. My newgrowth remains unchanged but the relaxed hair waves because of the knots.

I'm sticking with what's working for me..not changing anything. So far so good and I'm having fun with it.

MummysGirl your hair looks great! To all who are posting pics..thank you! I enjoy looking at transitioning photos.

 

[MummysGirl]

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.

 

[MummysGirl]

Transition is going well Today my hair is in two ponytails and I tucked in the ends so it looks like 2 puffs I have 2 small headbands laying down my new growth.

I think I might wear my hair out all of December. I will do 2 french braids on days I feel I need a break but I'll definitely be doing braidouts/twistouts during the weekends.

The hairdo lasted longer than I thought! The only thing I won't do next time is saran wrap!!!! It makes relaxed hair fluffy and bouncy but its effect on natural hair - it makes it even bigger I'll upload pics of the result when I get home. I styled it (pinned one side down and let my hair fall to the other side... I am amazed at how much my hair has grown since my last relaxer) My friend saw me and said my hair looked really nice, Good thing was - my new growth stayed semi straightened until I cowashed this morning. I'm definitely doing it again!

Airdrying... I've been doing for over 2 years now... Keep trying, you'll get it right

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.

 

[Grand Prix]

Mummysgirl, your hair looks really good!! I can't believe you did that with hair that is nearly 1 year post!

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.

Yay, another long term transitioner!

How is it going for you so far?

 

[Platinum]

LOL, I would have been 65 weeks post if I not relaxed in December last year butI wasn't ready to transition then...

Good thing is you made your decision to transition really soon after you relaxed in April so that has made your transition easier than it'd have been if you made up your mind later (much later after your relaxer before April)... I hope I'm making sense

Well done on getting this far Every week is a new achievement

Thanks MummysGirl! I think I decided to transition IMMEDIATELY after relaxing. I was coming off of a 6 month stretch and I felt like I betrayed my hair and scalp by relaxing.:heated: At that point, I decided that I should go natural.

 

[Platinum]

Transition is going well Today my hair is in two ponytails and I tucked in the ends so it looks like 2 puffs I have 2 small headbands laying down my new growth.

I think I might wear my hair out all of December. I will do 2 french braids on days I feel I need a break but I'll definitely be doing braidouts/twistouts during the weekends.

The hairdo lasted longer than I thought! The only thing I won't do next time is saran wrap!!!! It makes relaxed hair fluffy and bouncy but its effect on natural hair - it makes it even bigger I'll upload pics of the result when I get home. I styled it (pinned one side down and let my hair fall to the other side... I am amazed at how much my hair has grown since my last relaxer) My friend saw me and said my hair looked really nice, Good thing was - my new growth stayed semi straightened until I cowashed this morning. I'm definitely doing it again!

Airdrying... I've been doing for over 2 years now... Keep trying, you'll get it right

I can't wait to see your pics. I really like your transitioning style pics.

 

[BlondeByDesire]

New growth black vs. blonde (also some gray hairs) - this is how I judge my growth. Aug. 4 was the last time I touched up my roots with color - I do it every four months. It's time again for color touch-up this weekend. I have 1.5 inches of new growth.

 

[Vintageglam]

Hey there Mummysgirl and Grandprix thanks for your posts - Its been ok thus far (fingers crossed). I have quite fine hair so after it has been steamed its a bit more manageable. I am not decided tho as to how to proceed from January by which point I will be nearly 6 months post. I already have about 2.5 - 3 inches of new growth so I am going to have to get creative.

I am thinking of using wigs and weaves. I have to stay away from braids because I have serious damage to my edges...

Any ideas welcomed ladies for transitioning and hear in mind I have TWO textures....

 

[Trini_Chutney]

Hey guys. 5 months 3 weeks post here checking in. I didn't eve think I would have made it this far! I'm gonna do knots this afternoon for tomorrow.
I'm also a little nervous about continuing my transition when we move to Spain. I just found out we're leaving in March, and I worry about getting my shea butter, rosewater etc. while living there. I guess I"ll have to really stock up before we leave.

 

[Foxglove]

Hi ladies, so tell me how is your transition journey going???? Let's check-in and keep each other updated and encouraged.

It's going great. I'm really glad I put the braids in. I'm coasting until March when I take these braids out

 

[seraphinelle]

I guess I'll post it in both.. My hair in curlformers

Resized: (apologies)

In the process

From the front

From the top

Seems I am out of practice as I can't get them as tight as I want. Also need to order some more of the larger ones, as my hair as grown.

 

[Trini_Chutney]

Hey girl. I looooove hair pics, but do you think you can resize a little smaller?

 

[joytimes10]

Joining the thread...

I'm a littile more than 7 months post relaxer.
I'll transition until my NG is about shoulder lenght (24 months at my current growth rate)

Platinum, our stories are simular. I ended a 6 month stretch with my last relaxer. But I was experiencing too much breakage and I gave up. If only I'd know back then what I know now.

I've found products that work well for moisturizing and detangling my new growth (AO HSR and Giovanniw/ EVOO for dc) and KBB hair milk and coco hair butter as a leave in and sealer). Braidouts are my signature style and I can make them last for 4 or 5 days.

I'm clipping the relaxed ends as I go so that I have less and less relaxed hair to deal with.
Hang in there everyone!!!

Pics of my texture and ng - see: http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=407386

 

[chelleyrock]

Washed my hair last night to do my regular braidout. Didn't like the way it came out this morning so I put it in an updo. Pic is my siggy.

 

[ChristmasCarol]

Nothing new going on here. I did order the Maxiglide w/mini Maxiglide and I can't wait till it gets here. I hope this doesn't make me want to start straightening more often than once every 2 weeks - I don't need any setbacks.

 

[mrsjohnson75]

Joytimes10...I love your transitioning pics..wow!

 

[vainღ♥♡jane]

i keep feelin on the juicy part of my twists... i lurve it! i know i'm gonna be all up in my head when i'm natural.

 

[Foxglove]

I guess I'll post it in both.. My hair in curlformers

Resized: (apologies)

In the process

From the front

From the top

Seems I am out of practice as I can't get them as tight as I want. Also need to order some more of the larger ones, as my hair as grown.

Ooh I can't wait to see the outcome

 

[blksndrlla]

Nothing new going on here. I did order the Maxiglide w/mini Maxiglide and I can't wait till it gets here. I hope this doesn't make me want to start straightening more often than once every 2 weeks - I don't need any setbacks.

I am so fighting the urge to buy it...after BMP's post...I am WEAK!

 

[Neek-a-Nator]

Transition is going well Today my hair is in two ponytails and I tucked in the ends so it looks like 2 puffs I have 2 small headbands laying down my new growth.

I think I might wear my hair out all of December. I will do 2 french braids on days I feel I need a break but I'll definitely be doing braidouts/twistouts during the weekends.

The hairdo lasted longer than I thought! The only thing I won't do next time is saran wrap!!!! It makes relaxed hair fluffy and bouncy but its effect on natural hair - it makes it even bigger I'll upload pics of the result when I get home. I styled it (pinned one side down and let my hair fall to the other side... I am amazed at how much my hair has grown since my last relaxer) My friend saw me and said my hair looked really nice, Good thing was - my new growth stayed semi straightened until I cowashed this morning. I'm definitely doing it again!

Airdrying... I've been doing for over 2 years now... Keep trying, you'll get it right

You have had AMAZING growth, you should be proud. When I saw those shots of your NG my eyes were like. I can't wait until I'm a year post relaxer. I'll def keep trying with the airdrying. I actually may semi-airdry and copy your tutorial for a twist-out when I take this weave down and post some pics.

 

[Neek-a-Nator]

Mummysgirl, your hair looks really good!! I can't believe you did that with hair that is nearly 1 year post!




Yay, another long term transitioner!

How is it going for you so far?

WOW, 13 months post....KUTGW.

 

[Neek-a-Nator]

It's going great. I'm really glad I put the braids in. I'm coasting until March when I take these braids out

Good for you, that sounds like a wonderful manipulation free plan, lol. I'm looking to do the same. I'm takin down my weave the end of Jan, probably will give my hair a weeks break and do Mummy's tutorial for twist-out, then onto Senegalese twists.

Do you plan to keep the same ones in or redo them????

 

[poookie]

i was in the 2009 thread, and am joining this one!

i can't wait to be on everyone else's level in this thread! i'm only a measly 12 weeks post, but committed to getting to the end of 2010 & staying relaxer-free!

 

[Neek-a-Nator]

i was in the 2009 thread, and am joining this one!

i can't wait to be on everyone else's level in this thread! i'm only a measly 12 weeks post, but committed to getting to the end of 2010 & staying relaxer-free!

Before you know it you will be 6 months post. I understand though cause I'm one of the "babies" of the bunch at only 5 months post relaxer.