PLEASE HELP ME!!!!!!! Before I big chop tomorrow......

[GL925]

Goodmorning everyone.

Can I have some suggestions for some African hair braiding salons in Brooklyn, NY? I don't mind traveling to other boroughs.

I've had enough of this transitioning without big chopping thing. It's not working. It's been 3 months since my last relaxer & I'm very tempted to just relax it. It's shedding & I just want it gone.

I want to do the "big chop" tomorrow but, I would like to get it braided right after.

Also, what's the best hair to use? The type of hair that's easily manipulated for styling purposes.

Please help me. I don't want to relax my hair.

 

[HairTreasure]

I wish I could help but I have no idea.....Bump!

 

[Blessedmocha]

Sorry I cannot help with locating a stylist but I will bump this thread for you



However, instead of big chopping, why not put entire hair in braids or weave (once you find a stylist) and leave it in for up to 2 months, then play with hair for two weeks whilst its out before putting braids/weave back in... This will really help you transition without big cutting and will also enable you to learn how to deal with the two textures, for a longer stretch/transition..


Alternatively, you can check out www.growafrohairlong.com for the crown and glory method which a lot of the ladies here used to help transition without big cutting for up to 2 years... It also teaches you how to braid your own hair and care for it whilst in braids.

HTH and Good Luck

 

[GL925]

Thanks ladies. This is just so frustrating for me. My hair is falling out & I don't want it to be the case that when I'm fully natural my hair isn't as thick as it used to be.

 

[ms.blue]

Have you done a protein and moisturizing deep conditioning. Try that for like 2 or 3 weeks to try to curb the shedding/breakage and then get braids or a weave. If the hair is shedding/breaking and nothing is done to crub/stop it then getting braifs/weaves will only make it worse.

 

[JustSimplyTish]

I am sorry I am of no help either......I hope you get it all figured out....My hair started breaking/shedding too at the line of where the natural met the relaxed....like you I was so scared of damaging the natural hair that I just chopped it off after about 3-4 months of transitioning...I hope you can find a braider in your area. I know it is so frustrating...Big Hugs....

 

[GL925]

ms.blue, I've done the protein treatment for a month now. It's still breaking. I just want to chop it off & braid it. This is scary. I'll keep doing the protein treatments. Thanks for the advice.

JustSimplyTish, thanks for the hugs. I appreciate it. I hope I can find a good braider also. Transitioning is a lot harder than I imagined & it's only been 3 months. I'll be patient though.

I think I need to cut it off. Ugh!

 

[ms.blue]

GL925, Have you done a moisturizing treatment along w/ the protein treatment? To much protein would cause breakage. Moisture and protein go together. Try alternating b/w the protein and the moisture to see if that will help. Don't give up GL925!

 

[GL925]

ms.blue, I've done moisturizing treatments also. I even ordered some mega tek which came in yesterday. I used it today for the first time so I hope that helps. I'm just worried that the breakage now will cause my natural hair to be thin. I have thick hair so this is definitely alarming for me. Thank you for all the words of encouragement & helpful tips. I really appreciate it. I won't give up. I guess I should expect some setbacks.

 

[belldandy]

bumping for you...

 

[Rapunzel*]

Too much protein, protein treatments should only be given once per month and twice at the most...unless its light protein like in vo5
Also u have to deep condition when u use protein not just wash the conditioner out right away. Try to avoid protein for the rest of the month and see how ur hair responds with only moisture

 

[Bublin]

OP, this is my 2nd transition. The first time i lasted 4 months as i no clue what my hair needed it was a birds nest. I did what i was 'supposed' to do ie airdry and cowash and no heat and protien treatments. It all spelt disaster for my hair. I did all this whilst natural too and my hair was awful. I relaxed but after 18 months started to transition again. This time it was moisture, no sulphates or parabens where possible and no airdrying. I also flatiron sometimes. But the first 5 months are always the hardest.

 

[uwrong]

I know of a good African Hair braiding place in BK. Its on E 54th street between church and linden (closer to church ave) the prices are reasonable and when you leave your braids are not usually so tight u can see your self thinking...
PM me if you are interested and I will send you the number.

 

[GL925]

belldandy, Thanks for the bump. I appreciate it.

Rapunzel*, I won't do any more protein treatments for the rest of the month. Just moisture. Thank you so much for the tips. I hope it works.

Bublin, I'm only on month 3 & i'm ready to throw in the towel. From now on moisture will be my hair's best friend. Thanks for sharing your experiences with me. I won't give up.

uwrong, Thank you so much for the salon suggestion. Do you know what's the best hait to use for hair braiding?