New *2011* Transitioners Support Thread!
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LaFemmeNaturelle
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I cut two inches yesterday as well and i feel great! I had the itch to BC so i had to do sonething to get over it.
LaFemmeNaturelle
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Pisceanprincess Washing in braids should prevent tangling. I used to wash in sections but yesterday i washed in ten braids and my hair was so soft (i only focused on my scalp) and detangling was so easy. Less time consuming than doing sections as well. You may also want to buy a detangler ( i get mine from dollar tree) or use a leave in that detangles well. Also, find out which detangling method works best for you. Some ladies detangle before, in the shower, or after. I finger detangle before and comb after.
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LaFemmeNaturelle
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Initially i was using brecks kids detangler and it worked for a while but stopped. This was last summer. Now i have a diff one. I dont know what its called but its in a green and white bottle. I think those are the only two they sell. Ive only used it once because i detangle with conditioner. I may start using it to finger comb before i wash.
I am now six and a half months into this transition. I have two strand flat twisting down. Now, however, I am noticing that my new growth isn't twisting--it isn't as defined as my relaxed ends and it's starting to be more noticeable.
Is it the products? Is it my technique? Is my natural hair just not moisturized enough?
Which could be a possibility since I have no idea anymore on what products I want to use. Does anyone have suggestions?
Is it the products? Is it my technique? Is my natural hair just not moisturized enough?
Which could be a possibility since I have no idea anymore on what products I want to use. Does anyone have suggestions?
Nerd.
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Hola todos!
I am almost 21 months post and still going strong. I officially have more natural hair than relaxed hair! horay! I haven't been trimming or cutting the ends off along the way. Most of the relaxed hairs have surrendered and broken off of their own...which is fine with me
Some days I am just sooo tempted to just snip off those limp pieces. As much as I would loove to have natural hair for the hot summer, I have absolutely no idea when I will BC. Here is my hair straightened:
I hope you all are enjoying your transition! See you on the other side
I am almost 21 months post and still going strong. I officially have more natural hair than relaxed hair! horay! I haven't been trimming or cutting the ends off along the way. Most of the relaxed hairs have surrendered and broken off of their own...which is fine with me
Some days I am just sooo tempted to just snip off those limp pieces. As much as I would loove to have natural hair for the hot summer, I have absolutely no idea when I will BC. Here is my hair straightened:
I hope you all are enjoying your transition! See you on the other side
Hi guys,
Joining in on the transitioning ride. I am 1 year post since last week.
I am tempted to big shop but I want to wait for the 36 months mark. I am in braids right now so I can control the urge.
I am planning to continue with the braids but I might change my mind along the way.
Hoping to be inspired by the long term transitioners around here ...
Joining in on the transitioning ride. I am 1 year post since last week.
I am tempted to big shop but I want to wait for the 36 months mark. I am in braids right now so I can control the urge.
I am planning to continue with the braids but I might change my mind along the way.
Hoping to be inspired by the long term transitioners around here ...
jerseygurl
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Hi ladies, I'm about to begin my countdown to snipping off the last of my relaxer. Come June, it will be 18 months since I've been transitioning and it's time to free my hair.
LadyMacgyver
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LaFemmeNaturelle I got that bottle if its the right one from the Dollar Store I have Lusti Organics Oilve Oil Detangling Spray.. I was thinking if it doesn't work I only lost a dollar.. I works pretty good I just use it for those stubborn areas when my conditioner is not enough.. I thought my hair felt stong in the areas I sprayed it on(hard to explain how my hair felt) and it does contain protein.
Pisceanprincess I would pre-poo with conditioner & oils b4 I wash my hair. Put a cap on and go on with my work. Rinse it out and my NG melts and then I co-wash and sometimes the conditioner you use to co-wash can help with the tangles too.. When I don't pre-poo with conditioner and just co-wash I would use Aussie Moist and that stuff works wonders for my NG.. Everyone hair is different so you will have to find what conditioner will work for you. I don't use shampoo a lot I use a clarifying shampoo and I use shea moisture shampoo that is the only shampoo that does not make my hair tangle after I wash it. But mostly its conditioner that gets me thru this NG..
Pisceanprincess I would pre-poo with conditioner & oils b4 I wash my hair. Put a cap on and go on with my work. Rinse it out and my NG melts and then I co-wash and sometimes the conditioner you use to co-wash can help with the tangles too.. When I don't pre-poo with conditioner and just co-wash I would use Aussie Moist and that stuff works wonders for my NG.. Everyone hair is different so you will have to find what conditioner will work for you. I don't use shampoo a lot I use a clarifying shampoo and I use shea moisture shampoo that is the only shampoo that does not make my hair tangle after I wash it. But mostly its conditioner that gets me thru this NG..
LadyMacgyver
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Hola todos!
I am almost 21 months post and still going strong. I officially have more natural hair than relaxed hair! horay! I haven't been trimming or cutting the ends off along the way. Most of the relaxed hairs have surrendered and broken off of their own...which is fine with me
Some days I am just sooo tempted to just snip off those limp pieces. As much as I would loove to have natural hair for the hot summer, I have absolutely no idea when I will BC. Here is my hair straightened:
I hope you all are enjoying your transition! See you on the other side
Pretty Curls.. What style were you trying to get with the flexi rods? We are about in the same boat more natural hair than relax hair.. I just cut sometimes when I am twisting my hair. I need some new sheers..So no more cutting until I get some new ones
Nerd.
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Thank you. I do ponytail flexi rod sets
By day 4 they look like this:
It has truly made my transition a breeze. I get at least 4 days out of this style. I switch between this and two strand twist out ponytails.
chrisanddonniesmommy
New Member
My mom came to town to visit me and she flat-ironed my hair. Mind you, I haven't used heat on my hair for more than a year. It's not a hard pressing; but, hey, it's a pressing. I used coconut oil as a heat protector. Be gentle, lol. I normally don't post many pictures.
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Ijanei
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I can not come into this thread anymore, I want to BC bad after leaving her. So I will make my exit for a while. Officially one year post. I have about 2 inches of relaxed hair left on my hair. I want to cut them off but love the length I am at now.
chrisanddonniesmommy I want to see your hair when wet. We are the same amount of time post, just curious how yours looks =)
chrisanddonniesmommy I want to see your hair when wet. We are the same amount of time post, just curious how yours looks =)
chrisanddonniesmommy
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Whew, girl. Talk about major shrinkage when my hair's wet. Ugh!! I can't stand it. How's your hair doing?
Ijanei
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I love it....Especially my hair is shrinking up and I love it. I have all of these curls and I just twirl them around, my curls are tight though, like loose curls. I'm going to try to take good pictures of them today when I wash. I have about 2 inches of relaxed ends left in the back, the middle is mostly natural and the front has about 3 inches of relaxed ends. I want to cut so bad.
chrisanddonniesmommy
New Member
Cool! I think you can hold out for those two inches, though. I wish I only had two inches to go. But, whatever you choose, I support you.
destine2grow
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I'm still hanging in therem I am 32wks post! I plan on getting braids soon.
KimPossibli
Supergirl
it seems like i'm seeing more and more stories about natural hair heads that are making waistlength in 3 years...
:/ 
i need to remember that these are not necessarily typical results.... for me
:/ i need to remember that these are not necessarily typical results.... for me
LaFemmeNaturelle
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Hey ladies! Sorry to leave ya but my only options were to BC, have stinky hair, stop working out, or relax. So y'all know what I chose! Pics coming whenever I get to a computer lol
LaFemmeNaturelle
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chrisanddonniesmommy
New Member
Wow! I can't do it. But, I'm happy for you.
LaFemmeNaturelle
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lol thanks. I definitely understand. If my hair didn't start smelling like mildew, I would have held out another year. But I can't give up working out when my health is at stake. I'm just glad I can put it in a bun lol
chrisanddonniesmommy
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What caused the mildew smell, if I may ask?
LaFemmeNaturelle
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I have no idea. It smelled like it does when I used to baggy my hair wet. I workout twice a day so it was basically like my hair was constantly wet....but not with clean water, with sweat. So I guess the smell came from me not washing all that sweat out.
jazzerz
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I'm having a hard time.
I am SO ready to take these twists out (and play in my hair) but I don't have time or know for sure what my next style will be. Maybe experimenting with half wigs or phony ponies...
Twists are also convenient. I have to be up early and since there is no need to prep my hair, I can sleep in later.
This is technically month 3. Some were touched up a month ago. Is it time for these to go? Suggestions about what to do next?
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I am SO ready to take these twists out (and play in my hair) but I don't have time or know for sure what my next style will be. Maybe experimenting with half wigs or phony ponies...
Twists are also convenient. I have to be up early and since there is no need to prep my hair, I can sleep in later.
This is technically month 3. Some were touched up a month ago. Is it time for these to go? Suggestions about what to do next?
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WriterGirl
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Wow LaFemmeNaturelle you do your thang! 
You can wear phony ponies and you can put your hair in a bun. Keep working out! Health before hair I say!
Ah, I'm still rocking the press I got last Wednesday. Didn't post pictures b/c we decided to keep it curly instead of a flat iron. And he didn't trim my ends. I sorta gave him the sideeye on that one.
Hair is starting to revert at the roots. Plan on spending most of the holiday chilling at my friend's pool house.
Will wash out on Monday and rock the ol' standard braidouts again.
You can wear phony ponies and you can put your hair in a bun. Keep working out! Health before hair I say!
Ah, I'm still rocking the press I got last Wednesday. Didn't post pictures b/c we decided to keep it curly instead of a flat iron. And he didn't trim my ends. I sorta gave him the sideeye on that one.
Hair is starting to revert at the roots. Plan on spending most of the holiday chilling at my friend's pool house.
Will wash out on Monday and rock the ol' standard braidouts again.
LadyMacgyver
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LaFemmeNaturelle Congrats.. If you looking for any type of ponytails let me know.. I like to go for the curly ponytails that some goes with the waves with my hair slicked back.
The Big afro puff is $6.99 and I paid more than that when I got mine and I still cannot get this one to look just the way I want it.. But I'm not giving up.. I have one similiar to the last one..
http://www.hairwigharlem.com/ponytail-buns/synthetic-hair-ponytail.html
Post a pic of your ponytail when you decide which one you will get please...
The Big afro puff is $6.99 and I paid more than that when I got mine and I still cannot get this one to look just the way I want it.. But I'm not giving up.. I have one similiar to the last one..
http://www.hairwigharlem.com/ponytail-buns/synthetic-hair-ponytail.html
Post a pic of your ponytail when you decide which one you will get please...
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