Transitioning Article

[so1913]

New transitioning article at Naturallycurly.com. Some good points to consider and good book reading recommendations.

http://naturallycurly2.com/curlcolumns/articles.php?id=2797

 

[PaperClip]

Thanks for posting, so1913.... It would have been nice to get some timelines between the photos.... Or on the other hand, the timelines might be a bit startling and some of us (like me) are a little bit impatient....

I think I'm still in Big Chop SHOCK! How come nobody told me this would happen?!?!?

 

[so1913]

Thanks for posting, so1913.... It would have been nice to get some timelines between the photos.... Or on the other hand, the timelines might be a bit startling and some of us (like me) are a little bit impatient....

I think I'm still in Big Chop SHOCK! How come nobody told me this would happen?!?!?

Yeah, I think on the miss jessie's site if you "dig" through the transitioning page, they have some dates for the photos. However, taking the pictures out of the picture (lol), I think the written info about preparing, what to consider, and tips are petty good. I actually just left a message with my sister who works and BN to look into getting me that Textured Tresses book, I really want to read that.

Try to maintain patience because it's not worth it not to be, ya know? The truth is you may have jumped into the "BC" before you were truly ready, hence the shock (and I like that they mention this in the article). Can't cry over spilled milk now. The hair is gone now, so it's time to work on letting time do it's thing and take care of it along the way so you can see the fruits of your labor....

24 hours will always be 24 hours....can't speed it up, or slow it down, soooo impatience won't get your hair to come any quicker, lol. If you get to frustrated, you can always opt for other alternatives (braids, weaves, wigs) to hold you over a bit more to allow you to adjust to the shorter hair. Just go with the flow and enjoy your new journey making the best of it by taking proper care of those new natural tresses. Remember your reasons for going natural and allow that to help pull you through this challenging time for you

 

[MiWay]

Great article! I am thinking about transitioning (or at least trying...AGAIN), so this is very helpful.

 

[Robin41]

Great article for those considering transitioning. Good job, so1913!

 

[Proudpiscean]

Thanks for the link! Great article. I've really been thinking long and hard about going natural and I'm considering which way will be best for me. One thing is for certain- I will not BC

 

[glamazon386]

Very informative. Thanks so1913!

 

[mscounselor]

I agree that it is a good article. The only problem I have is that 99% of the products have to be ordered. Its sad that natural hair care isn't as easy as it should be.

 

[so1913]

I agree that it is a good article. The only problem I have is that 99% of the products have to be ordered. Its sad that natural hair care isn't as easy as it should be.

You can always look for alternatives available locally to the products they recommend. NC.com sells these products, which is the reason I'm sure they are noted in this article. Some of them are available at retail locations in certain areas (visit companies website for location information) . But by all means, pick something up at your local store that will serve the same purpose as products listed in this article or any other transitioning/natural haircare information source. They are mearly "suggested" products, I think the other information in the article is what's most valuble

 

[Cheleigh]

I agree that it is a good article. The only problem I have is that 99% of the products have to be ordered. Its sad that natural hair care isn't as easy as it should be.

I didn't use one single solitary product that had to be ordered online during my year long transition. I did need access to a health food store though. I used (some more than others):

-Homemade moisture spritz, which I used twice daily (health food store)
-IC Fantasia clear gel to slick back hair into my ever-present bun
-Homemade flaxseed gel (health food store)
-Flexirods (orange and blue) purchased at Sallys
-Denman brush (sallys)
-Giovanni Direct (health food store)
-Conditioner mixes (random mixes of low protein drugstore conditioners) plus olive/castor oil and honey/molasses
-Sulfate free poo (Trader Joes or health food store)
-Plastic caps, cholesterol caps (BSS)
-Ponytail holders and hair accessories (anywhere)
-Shea butter and other butters (health food or local vendors)