TRANSITION IS GOING GREAT!

[DDTexlaxed]

I definitely have a lot of damage, so I finally found a stylist named Anne Marie to do my hair. I got a nice surprise when I shared with her my hair goals for the future. I told her about my goal to go natural and grow out my hair. She and I planned to do several chop sessions. Her analysis was the same as mine. I do not need a relaxer to have beautiful hair. My damage was extensive, though and I had to cut my hair from below SL to mid neck level. The sad truth is that I still have more damaged hair to cut, but to keep my transition going, I asked my stylist to cut it into a cute style as I grow my hair. I will be getting pictures as soon as I can. She did a blow out/flat iron on my hair. She used the Fantasia IC heat serum as a heat protectant. This wash, cut, and style only cost me 40$. I was pleasanttly surprised that she was a knowledgeable stylist who knows how to handle textured styles. She is a white woman, but she has skills! She can even cornrow and I am because my hair looks so much more healthy. My transition will continue and I don't have to stress myself out about my hair anymore. I am in good hands! She styled it into the cute Rhinanna bob style where my nape is tapered. I feel so cute!

 

[sharifeh]

sounds great can't wait to see pics

 

[LadyPaniolo]

I'm glad you are feeling cute! that's what makes lots of women stop transitioning and go back to the relaxer... they don't feel as pretty.

You know we wanna see pics!

 

[Reecie]

So exciting. I'm glad you like it and feel good about yourself.

Now..... eagerly awaiting photos.....

 

[SEMO]

I'm glad you found such a great stylist and had nice salon experience (it's refreshing to hear about those). And hopefully you do come back and post pics.

 

[Yen Oak]

Good luck with the transition, DD! It sounds like Anne Marie is a keeper!

 

[Iluvsmuhgrass]

That is so awesome! I'm so glad you found a good stylist that makes you feel beautimous!

 

[Whimsy]

we need pictures dammit!!!!

but YAY for you and your skilled new stylist.
I'm glad you found her

 

[SignatureBeauty]

YAYYYYY!!! I am so happy for you!!!! I thought it was gonna be a BC! Glad you found a good quality stylist!!!!

 

[BlaqBella]

Congrats! I'm glad you found a good one...can't wait to see the new cut.

 

[LynnieB]

What caused so much damage DD, I thought you got your hair/techniques sorted out and were seeing progress?

Sorry to hear that but am glad you found someone IRL to help you out.

 

[darlingdiva]

I am so happy that you have found a great stylist to help you transition. Now you know we wanna see pictures of your fierce new haircut, so show us!

 

[nikki2229]

DDT,
WHERE ARE THE PICS? LOL

I am glad you found someone that you can trust to help you out in this journey.

 

[beans4reezy]

It's great when you can actually find a competent hair dresser!

 

[Jazala]

Good to hear you're on the right track! Do you know what caused all that damage? That's a lot of cutting.

 

[danigurl18]

Sounds adorable! Can't wait to see the pics

 

[DDTexlaxed]

What caused so much damage DD, I thought you got your hair/techniques sorted out and were seeing progress?

Sorry to hear that but am glad you found someone IRL to help you out.

I think it is just my hair. It can no longer handle relaxers. It looked fine for a while and then the shedding got ridiculous. My ends were so damaged, I was embarrassed to wear my hair out. It looked long and healthy to the outsiders, but to me, I saw what my hair looked like and I made the decision to never relax my hair again. The Aphoghee helped with the shedding, but the damaged hair remained. My transition is still on schedule. According to my stylist, I have 2" of natural hair. It's too cold to do a full BC, at least for me, it is. It looks better, but I still have 3" of damaged hair. She gave me a really cute cut, so I can continue my transition. We're going to gradually cut the damaged hair. I will get the pics ASAP. I know I should've waited to post this thread when I had pics, but I could not wait to tell you guys about it. LOL!

 

[MonPetite]

Wonderful! It's always feels good to know that you've made wise decisions that will allow you to reach future goals and then revel in the awesomeness you've achieved!

 

[simplyhair]

You sound really happy. That's great!

I know what you mean about your white stylist. My stylist is white and she is the BEST! Most of her clientele is AA women and natural.

 

[suburbanbushbabe]

Glad you have stylist you can trust. It makes all the difference. I also have my hair cut by a white stylist. I go where the expertise is, regardless of color.

 

[countrychickd]

I'm so glad you had a great experience with the beautician. That's great that all is going well with your transition!

 

[frankle56]

I wish my transition was going great. It's okay..I think I'm learning patience because I got the big chop..just couldn't take the bad ends and etc. Now I have about four inches of permed hair, and hardly any new growth in the front, back is totally natural. It's the bomber! So I got to learn to be patient and keep my hands out of my head. I'm glad you are doint great though!

 

[frizzy]

Woohoo, it seems like you have won half the battle! Good luck with your transition and remember to stay away from too much heat! Can't wait to see the pics!

 

[Janet']

I'm glad that you have found someone who is willing to work with you. It does feel good to find someone who has the same goals as yourself. HHG!!!

 

[Stella B.]

So happy you found someone you like! It makes a world of difference! Good luck in your transition!

 

[Leeda.the.Paladin]

This thread had me smiling!I'm so happy you found a great stylist and that your transition is going well!

 

[DDTexlaxed]

I have transition pics now in my fotki.