New *2011* Transitioners Support Thread!

[fivetimestwo]

I'm still hanging in there after 20 months post and I've been toying with the idea of chopping but I still want to hold out a little longer. I've been under a lacefront for the last couple of months and I'm really tired of wearing it. Holding out is getting really hard.

I also think I'm going to start using more products geared toward natural hair because what I've been using up to this point doesn't seem to be working anymore.

 

[msbettyboop]

i checked the banding technique on youtube but i am confused about the relaxed ends part: do you band the relaxed ends as well?Does it have the same outcome as for the natural part?

It's not possible to band the relaxed ends as they are too thin. I band up until where my natural hair ends and then twist the relaxed ends or just leave it alone since it will dry straight either way. I have about 80% natural hair and 20% relaxed plus I'm mostly natural at the back so it works. If you're only a couple of months in and have mostly relaxed hair, it might not work.

 

[LilMissSunshine5]

Roux- thanks for the sympathy I am just trying to make it to my derm appt next Friday without I have got to figure out why my scalp is so unhappy right now! I really have to keep my scalp clean as well...it hates chemicals, dirt, and buildup of any kind I just washed it tonight & I am happy with it again I really can't go more than 2-3 days between washing it or my scalp gets super itchy. I used an ACV rinse for the first time on Sunday and will definitely try to make it at least a weekly thing...I will say my scalp doesn't seem to be a fan of being oiled Only time will tell if that is an always thing or just a current issue bc of my scalp problems

poor thing! It's one thing to experience these issues with one texture but two? enough to make you shave your head!

I noticed for my scalp that I have to really keep it clean AND oiled or it gets a bit itchy or buildup. Maybe try an ACV rinse and try to avoid products on your scalp and then oil it lightly.

I got to about 8 months and couldn't do braid outs or BK sets anymore so I got on with wigs and weaves. Matter of fact, if it weren't for wigs and weaves I would either be natural or relaxed right now .

 

[Roux]

I really am loving daily cowashing.

 

[LilMissSunshine5]

^^^How do you do it daily with the 2 textures? Do you have enough length to wet bun daily?

 

[Roux]

I cowash then put it in braids and put on a halfwig the next day. I never wear my hair out anymore...

 

[LilMissSunshine5]

Hey ladies! I posted this in HYH thread and wanted to post it here too On Saturday night, I did a honey-olive oil pre poo on my hair for an hour & then washed & conditioned it! It made it clear to me that my hair loves honey & EVOO Think I'll probably do these natural, uber moisturizing pre-poos instead of DC most weeks since chemicals are not my friend right now Just seems like my hair does better with them. I sectioned my hair into 4 ponytails & let it airdry for 2-3h. Then I blow dried my hair.

Then on Sunday night, I flat ironed my hair on 375 degrees with 2 passes. My hair looked really nice...it felt strange to use heat (as I haven't used it all year bc I am on a personal low heat challenge). I plan to only use heat 4x this year! So far, so good. But my hair is already reverting Ugh! But I am just going to deal with it bc it will likely be a reality of being natural Wish I could post pics, but bc I'm in the HYH challenge, I can't post pics of my true length! You guys will see it in less than 4 months I will say this, my natural hair is so thick & it looks a bit ridiculous bc the back is much shorter & much fuller than the front! Bc it is only several inches long, it kinda sticks out & looks like a helmet

I am glad I did this bc it encouraged me to keep taking care of my hair. It gets discouraging when you can't truly see the growth bc of shrinkage, but I actually saw my progress & it has only been 2 months But it did just reiterate for me that my nape grows the slowest And since I cut it down to half an inch in some places, it will be a long time until I can go 100% natural with length...but I am in it for the long haul Thanks for being such an encouragement in my hair journey! I really couldn't do this without you ladies support! I yall

 

[chrisanddonniesmommy]

Whoo-hoo!!! I'm in the double-digits now!!! Ten months is the longest I have ever gone without a relaxer. Yes, I went without a relaxer during my two pregnancies. But, that was nine months and more so for the health of my boys. I am a happy camper!!

Also, I have found the perfect (well, to me, anyway) wig that I want to buy. It is 3c/4a textured and it definitely looks like a beautiful natural head of hair. As soon as I get paid, I'm ordering it.

 

[prtybrwnis]

I am at 12.5 months transitioning and my goal is 2 years.

 

[Roux]

welp. I BC'd.

 

[Nuelle]

I'm finally at 18 months!!! Had my stylist not rescheduled my appointment last week, I would have been natural. I was so ready to do the BC and couldn't wait. Then, got cold feet when I got in today. Instead settled for a trim. Unfortunately, got a little bit of heat damage after going to a new stylist a couple of weeks ago. My hair was so straight but it just kept snapping erplexed. Never again! Will probably try to lay off the heat for the next few months. I have a few braided styles that I want to try.

 

[KurlyNinja]

Congrats to everybody who BC'd and are making goals! All you long term transitioners are keeping me motivated to go 18 months.

 

[LilMissSunshine5]

^^^They are encouraging me too! I told my natural friends that I think I am going to try to lengthen my transition to next April (from 18 months originally to 22 months in April) & they looked at me like I was crazy LOL I told them I wanted some length before I BC'ed They just think I should get it over with...but I am not going to do it until I am ready Whenever that is

 

[growingbrown]

I am 1 year post today!!!!!
I will be officially 1 year on the 9th!!!!
I am so happy I made it this far! Believe me it was the help of all you ladies..... without your encouragement I don't think I would have lasted this long. Thank you.... I will continue this journey for a few more months then I will be fully natural!!!

Sent from my PG06100 using Long Hair Care Forum App

 

[dr.j]

Congratulations, ladies, on all of the milestones!

And to Roux on her BC!!!

 

[Roux]

haven't taken pics yet. I just started thinking about the fact that detangling is getting so hard that I might be damaging my natural hair and i'm wigging it 99% of the time anyways...

 

[05girl]

12 weeks checking in.
starting to get skurred.
may be paranoid in thinking my hair is breaking....
gotta find a regiment quick!

 

[Ms. Martina]

Checking in at 9 months post as of yesterday!

 

[destine2grow]

Congrats to Roux on your BC! Today is cowash day! I am hanging in there I am transitioning or 2yrs! I have a long way to go but u ladies keep me motivated!

 

[Hairness]

Hi All,

I gotta tell you, I am sick of this process! Dealing with these two textures is so high maintenance and time consuming....it's like a second job! I thought for sure the moment it got warm enough for me to go without a hat...chop-CHOP!! Well, until I discovered something quite by accident...waves! To explain, I have 4b hair or at least I think that's what it is, I'm not entirely sure. I've never in life tried to acheive waves, I thought either you had them or you didn't...I had no idea you could create them!

My transitioning style has been a tucked in ponytail just about everday. It has become increasing difficult to make it look nice. The kinky curls around my face and other places just would not lay down, I don't care what I did, gel, Edge Control, nothing! It also looked bad...I work in corporate and it just didn't look polished at all! I couldn't wait to cut!

Right now, I have cute little waves, from yesterday! Yes, you heard right, they just don't move, so I didn't disturb them and wore them again today. If I can reproduce this, I might be able to make it to my 1-year straight anniversary in May (making it to my 1-year texlax anniversary in August is highly unlikey).

I feel much better about how I look and the fact that I don't have to comb my hair everyday is good too...less manipulation.

Is anyone else out there sporting the "wave" look? Even if you're not, I'd appreciate your input.

TIA
HHG
P.S. The waves stop at my permed hair...my permed hair is still straight.

 

[pixxy76]

Hi All new here and transitioning , I am 5months post and hoping to make it to 2 years, no particular lenght just health big hair!

 

[malibu4590]

Hi All new here and transitioning , I am 5months post and hoping to make it to 2 years, no particular lenght just health big hair!

Welcome Pixxy! This is a good thread to help you on your journey. I know it has helped me though I don't post often. I'm 3 years post and made a thread if you care to check it out.

 

[jerseygurl]

Malibu 3 years post?! Wow good job. And I thought I was something with 15 months post.

 

[malibu4590]

Malibu 3 years post?! Wow good job. And I thought I was something with 15 months post.

Yes, thank you. I haven't taken any recent pics in its natural shrunken state but will make sure I do it on my next wash and post pics here.

 

[pixxy76]

thanks Malibu, you inspire me 3 years !!!!!! off to check out your post, glad I am in the right place

 

[LadyMacgyver]

malibu4590... Congrats on the 3 years..

I'm working on my 15th month of transitioning..

 

[dr.j]

Hi All,

I gotta tell you, I am sick of this process! Dealing with these two textures is so high maintenance and time consuming....it's like a second job! I thought for sure the moment it got warm enough for me to go without a hat...chop-CHOP!! Well, until I discovered something quite by accident...waves! To explain, I have 4b hair or at least I think that's what it is, I'm not entirely sure. I've never in life tried to acheive waves, I thought either you had them or you didn't...I had no idea you could create them!

My transitioning style has been a tucked in ponytail just about everday. It has become increasing difficult to make it look nice. The kinky curls around my face and other places just would not lay down, I don't care what I did, gel, Edge Control, nothing! It also looked bad...I work in corporate and it just didn't look polished at all! I couldn't wait to cut!

Right now, I have cute little waves, from yesterday! Yes, you heard right, they just don't move, so I didn't disturb them and wore them again today. If I can reproduce this, I might be able to make it to my 1-year straight anniversary in May (making it to my 1-year texlax anniversary in August is highly unlikey).

I feel much better about how I look and the fact that I don't have to comb my hair everyday is good too...less manipulation.

Is anyone else out there sporting the "wave" look? Even if you're not, I'd appreciate your input.

TIA
HHG
P.S. The waves stop at my permed hair...my permed hair is still straight.

Yep - I bun all day every day so I've been sporting waves. I spritz my hair with water or water/aloe gel mix, add a little Eco Styler gel to the edges and put on my scarf. I put my hair in 3-6 braids every few days at night to try to blend the two textures --- so the "wave" to relaxed doesn't look too noticable.

 

[dr.j]

Welcome Pixxy! This is a good thread to help you on your journey. I know it has helped me though I don't post often. I'm 3 years post and made a thread if you care to check it out.

Malibu, I wanna be like you when I grow up!

 

[LadyMacgyver]

Hi All,

I gotta tell you, I am sick of this process! Dealing with these two textures is so high maintenance and time consuming....it's like a second job! I thought for sure the moment it got warm enough for me to go without a hat...chop-CHOP!! Well, until I discovered something quite by accident...waves! To explain, I have 4b hair or at least I think that's what it is, I'm not entirely sure. I've never in life tried to acheive waves, I thought either you had them or you didn't...I had no idea you could create them!

My transitioning style has been a tucked in ponytail just about everday. It has become increasing difficult to make it look nice. The kinky curls around my face and other places just would not lay down, I don't care what I did, gel, Edge Control, nothing! It also looked bad...I work in corporate and it just didn't look polished at all! I couldn't wait to cut!

Right now, I have cute little waves, from yesterday! Yes, you heard right, they just don't move, so I didn't disturb them and wore them again today. If I can reproduce this, I might be able to make it to my 1-year straight anniversary in May (making it to my 1-year texlax anniversary in August is highly unlikey).

I feel much better about how I look and the fact that I don't have to comb my hair everyday is good too...less manipulation.

Is anyone else out there sporting the "wave" look? Even if you're not, I'd appreciate your input.

TIA
HHG
P.S. The waves stop at my permed hair...my permed hair is still straight.

I feel your pain I am the same way The style you see in my Avatar is my signature style.. Well my hair is getting lighter and the ponytail is a little dark so it doesn't even look good anymore with the fake ponytail.. I need to Henna and Indigo.. The frizz I get it looks like I done nothing to my hair at all.. It sticks up all over my head and I can gel it to death and still nothing.. I am on a search to get a cute ponytail and I will share if I can work this out.. I will start at making my own curly pudding.. I plan to do is start with flaxseed gel and maybe aloe, or mango or shea butter and mix up some oils and see if that will work.. I was thinking about just putting the pudding all over my NG when I go to slick the pony tail back and hope it will look neat..

I went as far as to put honey in my Ecostyler gel with some oils and I added too much honey the next morning my scarf was stuck to my head but my hair was slicked down with no flyaways..or frizz.. My hair was kind of sticky on the side..

 

[Hairness]

I feel your pain I am the same way The style you see in my Avatar is my signature style.. Well my hair is getting lighter and the ponytail is a little dark so it doesn't even look good anymore with the fake ponytail.. I need to Henna and Indigo.. The frizz I get it looks like I done nothing to my hair at all.. It sticks up all over my head and I can gel it to death and still nothing.. I am on a search to get a cute ponytail and I will share if I can work this out.. I will start at making my own curly pudding.. I plan to do is start with flaxseed gel and maybe aloe, or mango or shea butter and mix up some oils and see if that will work.. I was thinking about just putting the pudding all over my NG when I go to slick the pony tail back and hope it will look neat..

I went as far as to put honey in my Ecostyler gel with some oils and I added too much honey the next morning my scarf was stuck to my head but my hair was slicked down with no flyaways..or frizz.. My hair was kind of sticky on the side..

@dr. j - Yep - I bun all day every day so I've been sporting waves. I spritz my hair with water or water/aloe gel mix, add a little Eco Styler gel to the edges and put on my scarf. I put my hair in 3-6 braids every few days at night to try to blend the two textures --- so the "wave" to relaxed doesn't look too noticable.
I will have to try this...on the weekend, just in case it doesn't work for me. (I haven't figured out how to multi-quote yet btw) How long does it take the braided hair to lay flat in waves? You're waves are beautiful! Mine are a lot smaller and the temples almost look like they want to curl but I guess the Eco Styler stop them in their tracks!

@LadyMacgyver - I think it was the Eco Styler that made the waves. I decided to add it and a lot of it before I went to bed. When I took off my scarf in the morning, voila!, I had waves!..I still haven't combed my hair! I would be very interested in your gel recipe. I made my own pomade using Napural 85's recipes on YouTube. I added essential oils to it for health and a better smell.

Thank you ladies!

HHG.