Ok, um, I tried twists (close to the head and they look like cornrows) using 2 strands for the first time today. I used Humectress and Sta So Sof. However, I didn't have the patience to let them dry (I wanted a twistout) and didn't want to wear them to the gym so....
10 minutes later I took them out.
So I was disappointed but I figure it's cool-- the next time I do this when I wash my hair on Friday, I'll just do it and then wrap it and go to bed and let it airdry. I have a nagging feeling that I won't like the results until my hair is shoulder length but I'm going to try anyway.
I am considered a lazy transitioner. I am about 13 wks. post and my only hair styles consist of a phony pony (and baggie), and flat ironing it. I wear my hair straight (from one flat iron session) once a month and the rest I just use the pony. It's like my hair is not long enough for other things. But I might try individual twists and see how that comes out. Oh, and I rollerset sometimes although the last time made me mad because my hair came out like a fluffy mess, no definition really. I am going to try that again this weekend. I would also like to experiment with flat twisting the front and then rollersetting the back.
I found my alternative to Mango Butter: Grease and water.
I ran out of the butter and didn't want to use gel so, off I went in search of mixing something that would give me my waves and shine and coils. I don't like the grease part (I used sulfur 8) but it worked. My new growth is really apparent. It looks like waves and curls.
I have not had one urge to relax. Now flat-ironing-- that's a different battle!
Off I go to practice more styles. I've got to get something right!! I wish my hair was longer, but it has been growing! Good luck transitioners!