~*~*The Newly Natural Thread*~*~

[drmuffin]

I don't think I've posted on this thread before but I totally subscribed a few weeks ago...But now I can finally post: I BC'd!! Woot! I'm all natural! I gotta time stap this: 2/25/11...now I have a nappy anniversary! As you can prolly tell I'm super excited. That daquiri I had prolly had some influence too

 

[Glamorous_chic]

I'm not sure I wasn't able to see the last few posts earlier but I'm glad I'm able to see it now. I think I'm going to try KT's leave-in recipe again this week. A couple of my male friends told to that they like my afro and don't understand why I decided to get extension braids. I guess they don't understand the concept of protective styling. I really wanted to wear braids until summer but I think I'm going to wait a few weeks or probably a month. My scalp is still tender from that last install. I'm also trying to nurse my nape back into shape (it's coming back slowly). I've learned that area is extremely fragile so I'm trying to find a way to work on the porosity.

Keep up the good work everyone!

i have the same problem with braids. the nape area for me is too fragile. my nape has finally been growing since i stopped relaxing, but everytime i get braids, i have to unbraid that area, b/c its irritated from the weight of the braids. its usually my nape and edges that make me take my braids down asap.

 

[lacreolegurl]

I did it! As of Thursday, I'm a new natural!!!!!

 

[SherylsTresses]

Where's NikkiQ...?!?!

 

[jerseygurl]

I did it! As of Thursday, I'm a new natural!!!!!

Not you too?!! Aww I wonder how much longer I can hold out? Congratulations girls please post some pics.

 

[Skiggle]

I wanna see hair pics..

 

[Foxglove]

I wanna see hair pics..

I've been lurking and not posting as much. Here are a few pics

^^Braidout. I wore it like this

^^Combed out the braidout a couple of days later. My hair was still soft so I didn't wash it

^^ Followed with a twistout. Wore it out like this. I had lots of compliments

From the side

 

[Skiggle]

I've been lurking and not posting as much. Here are a few pics

^^Braidout. I wore it like this

^^Combed out the braidout a couple of days later. My hair was still soft so I didn't wash it

^^ Followed with a twistout. Wore it out like this. I had lots of compliments

From the side

Thank you! Your hair looks extremely soft!
Your hair reminds me of my younger brother.
I am not sure if I asked you already but, whats your goal length?


And for everyone else please post pics too!

 

[Foxglove]

Thank you! Your hair looks extremely soft!
Your hair reminds me of my younger brother.
I am not sure if I asked you already but, whats your goal length?


And for everyone else please post pics too!

Thanks! Right now my short term goal is APL stretched which still won't reach SL unstretched. I think ultimately I'll shoot for WL stretched and reevaluate from there

 

[Alta Angel]

I am still in love with Shea Moisture Curl Enhancing Smoothie on dry hair. Had I read the directions on the jar, I would have known this the first time. I use this midweek to refresh my braidouts. I apply the smoothie to each individual braid and usually do about 10-12. The braidout in the attachment is almost two weeks old.

 

[Imani]

@ Alta_Angel Are you still using Design Essentials products? How well do your twist outs hold up for exercising?

 

[Alta Angel]

Yes, I still use the Moisture Retention Shampoo,the Oatmeal Clarifying Shampoo and the Stimulations conditioner. I use the liquid silk product when I wear my hair straight. When I work out I either put my hair in a high puff or I put it in about 4 braids.

To preserve my braid outs, I spritz my hair and put in about 5 big braids each night. Every third night, I use the Shea Moisture Curl Enhancing Smoothie on about 10 braids and repeat the process. I also wear a braid out for a week and then a protective style for a week.

I have been doing P90x for the past few weeks and my hair has held up well. Don't know if I can say the same for me!

@ Alta_Angel Are you still using Design Essentials products? How well do your twist outs hold up for exercising?

 

[LoveCraze]

Did flat twists on dry stretched hair for a twist out.



My results the next day.




This was my best twistout to date!!

 

[growinghealthyhair]

I love your flat twists!

 

[NikkiQ]

Hi ladies!! I'm newly natural as of 2 days ago after 10 months of transitioning. I posted a thread about it (of course) and will be lurking in here and asking for advice...if that's okay.

 

[Platinum]

Congratulations to all of the newbies! I'm debating on whether to braid my hair again or just wear it out for a while. I've been using Mane and Tail conditioner to cowash and as a leave-in for a few days. My hair feels so strong! My hair loves protein so I think I'm going to keep using this for a while.

Keep up the good work everyone!

 

[keysha4515]

I can't wait until March 21st. I will do my "little" big chop on that day and I'm so excited! I will shoot a video about it so subscribe to my blog to check it out. HHG!

 

[MummysGirl]

Hi Ladies... Boring MG checking in. I feel like I've been on auto-pilot with my hair. I moisturise 2ce a day, DC and cowash once a week and usually have my hair in a bun (90% of the time)or puff. I've been really busy (which is a great thing because I went through a career change from IT to being a fitness instructor/trainer) and I feel pictures of my buns/puffs will be boringggggg.

I'll play in my hair soon

Enjoy your week ahead ladies

 

[MummysGirl]

StephElise your hair's looking

 

[NikkiQ]

Quick question ladies:

After your BC, how long was it until your true curl pattern appeared?

 

[pookaloo83]

Did flat twists on dry stretched hair for a twist out.



My results the next day.




This was my best twistout to date!!

StephElise I never thought to do this on dry hair because I didn't think the curls would be as defined. I'm gonna try this tonight. If I don't get too lazy. erplexed Anyway, very pretty!

 

[hairsothick]

Water+Elasta QP setting lotion+coconut oil(or oil of your choice)=

I made relatively small twists all over (same size as a fine point Sharpie pen). When I took them down I didn't separate the sections. I just unraveled the two pieces and left them alone. Hopefully, this will allow me to stretch this out for a week or two. We'll see.

 

[LoveCraze]

Quick question ladies:

After your BC, how long was it until your true curl pattern appeared?

I think it varies depending on your curl pattern. For instance, my nape and around my ears curl pattern was evident from the git go but for the back of my head it took almost 3 months before I noticed some definition there. So I guess it just depends.

@StephElise I never thought to do this on dry hair because I didn't think the curls would be as defined. I'm gonna try this tonight. If I don't get too lazy. erplexed Anyway, very pretty!

Thanks pookaloo83. I actually used GVP Smoothing Ultimate Styling Creme that was suggested here in this thread to make my flat twists. I really like it.

 

[LoveCraze]

Water+Elasta QP setting lotion+coconut oil(or oil of your choice)=

I made relative small twists all over (same size as a fine point Sharpie pen). When I took them down I didn't separate the sections. I just unraveled the two pieces and left them alone. Hopefully, this will allow me to stretch this out for a week or two. We'll see.

Now this is some awesome definition!!!

 

[pookaloo83]

Thanks @pookaloo83. I actually used GVP Smoothing Ultimate Styling Creme that was suggested here in this thread to make my flat twists. I really like it.

Gonna have to try this! Thanks!

 

[Foxglove]

Water+Elasta QP setting lotion+coconut oil(or oil of your choice)=


I made relatively small twists all over (same size as a fine point Sharpie pen). When I took them down I didn't separate the sections. I just unraveled the two pieces and left them alone. Hopefully, this will allow me to stretch this out for a week or two. We'll see.

I swear you have the most amazing hair ever

 

[SherylsTresses]

Quick question ladies:

After your BC, how long was it until your true curl pattern appeared?

I had no problems with my curl pattern.

 

[pookaloo83]

Water+Elasta QP setting lotion+coconut oil(or oil of your choice)=

I made relatively small twists all over (same size as a fine point Sharpie pen). When I took them down I didn't separate the sections. I just unraveled the two pieces and left them alone. Hopefully, this will allow me to stretch this out for a week or two. We'll see.

Wowzers! I've always loved your hair. It's so thick and luscious!

 

[Foxglove]

Quick question ladies:

After your BC, how long was it until your true curl pattern appeared?

My true curl pattern was visible before I BC'ed. It didn't change after my BC

 

[hairsothick]

My true curl pattern was visible before I BC'ed. It didn't change after my BC

I second this. I don't believe very many peoples' texture changes after their BC. Their ends may look different after few months because they will start to curl up more due to the straight ends being gone. Other than that the pattern is pretty much the same.