Transitioners....19 weeks post...what next?

[mscounselor]

I just hit 19 weeks post and for the life of me I forgot what most people did to manage the difference in textures.
Its a lot harder to look that up in the posts so anything you could offer would be greatly appreciated.

TIA!

 

[Sweet_Ambrosia]

Congrats on making it to 19 weeks!

I'm 29 weeks post, and this is what helps me:

*Moisture, Moisture, Moisture!!

I cant stress that enough, its crucial whether your transitioning or not. I moisturize my NG and ends every other day. The baggie method helps too.

*CO Washes~ I CO Washes, it makes my hair soft, moisturized and more manageable.

*Deep Conditioning~ I deep conditioning once or twice a month, its great for adding moisture and its also good for strengthening your hair.

*Protective Styles~ They help me retain length, and its also easier for me to deal w/ my textures this way.

HTH~

 

[Cheleigh]

Congrats on making it to 19 weeks!

I'm 29 weeks post, and this is what helps me:

*Moisture, Moisture, Moisture!!

I cant stress that enough, its crucial whether your transitioning or not. I moisturize my NG and ends every other day. The baggie method helps too.

*CO Washes~ I CO Washes, it makes my hair soft, moisturized and more manageable.

*Deep Conditioning~ I deep conditioning once or twice a month, its great for adding moisture and its also good for strengthening your hair.

*Protective Styles~ They help me retain length, and its also easier for me to deal w/ my textures this way.

HTH~

Can't add much more to what Sweet Ambrosia wrote. When I was 16 weeks post, I didn't moisturize nearly enough (hadn't joined the hair boards). At about 25 weeks post, I became a moisture maniac, and I have suffered less breakage as a result.

 

[lovelymissyoli]

How are wearing your hair during your transition?

I transitioned for one year and during that time I never wore any type of style that forced me to use a brush, so in other words, no ponytails, buns, etc. I got through my transition by wearing wet sets such as strawsets and flexi-rod sets, and also having my hair cornrowed (half in the front w/ my real hair or full head w/extensions). Also, conditioner washes helped tremendously! Low manipulation is the key. Since I kept my hands out of my hair I really forgot about the different textures and went about my business. I hope this helps. Check out my fotki for styles that I wore. Happy hair growing .

 

[MizAvalon]

I'm not transistioning, but I am 17 weeks post relaxer and I agree with Sweet Ambosia!

 

[Poohbear]

If you don't want to chop it off, I would suggest wearing buns and braidouts.

 

[Crackers Phinn]

Detangling wet hair in sections is the most helpful thing I have come across.

I part my hair in 4 sections and hold them in place with an ouchless band. While my hair is soapy (most people use conditioner, I can only do this with shampoo) I detangle my hair from the ends up with a wide tooth comb. Then I run my denman brush through the new growth only.

I keep my hair sectioned off while deep conditioning, rinsing and applying products (WGO,MTG, Aveda Be Curly) Doing this keeps my hair from tangling and also keeps the new growth stretched.

 

[beyondcute]

Hmm... You dont want to wear braids? Well braid outs are a must and low manipulation styles are always a good idea. Im forgetting something..... MOISTURE MOISTURE MOISTURE!!!! These ladies arent lying and it cant be said enough. Good luck

 

[Healthb4Length]

Great Advice Sweet Ambrosia! I would like to add that baggie-ing the entire head with your favorite oils (coconut) will help keep your hair soft, less tangled and ultra moisturized.

 

[mscounselor]

I really wish I could CO wash but my schedule doesn't allow for it. I get home at close to 9pm and dont want a wet head. I only say this because Im SURE it can do something for my hair.

lovelymissyoli How are wearing your hair during your transition?
I did the roller sets often. I got tired of it this week and did a regular set and it was the worse thing I could do. I miss the low manipulation of my hair already.

I already detangle in sections but its when I go to add rollers and try to part the hair I realize that it was as detangled as I thought.
beyondcute Hmm... You dont want to wear braids?
I am seriously considering braids...its just that I had a bad experience with kinky twists. I am trying to find someone to do cornrows or flat twists for me for right now. I didnt want to do this because I wanted to really learn how to deal with my hair...but school/life is getting difficult and I could use a break. Im sure my frustrations in life are playing out in how I deal with my hair.

Sorry for the rambling.....