Transitioning + being near scissors= BC?

[marlajoyw]

Ok so my last "relaxer" (cause my hair is HELLA resistant ) was 6 months ago some time in Feb. I'm moving to England in about 3 weeks for university, and had planned to transition until Dec then BC for my birthday (26th Dec)/New Years, but I have a problem. EVERY time I'm near some scissors, visions of BCing dance in my head.

I'm thinking of BCing early (just after I get to England) instead of waiting until Dec. That way I'll also be better able to deal with the hair, and do something fly for my birthday. What do you think? Good idea?

I just wanted to know how many other ladies can relate (and that I'm not ).

Let me know if you all want some pics! This NG is RIDONKULOUS!!! LOL

 

[Platinum]

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[Platinum]

I understand how you feel. I was the same way during the final months of my transition. It didn't help that there was a new BC thread every other day during that time as well. Are you going to be comfortable with your length if you decide to BC soon?

Let us know what you decide.

 

[Ijanei]

Yessss pics would help (Ok I'm just being an idiot for pics) but I have the same feeling, don't feel alone. I see most ladies say it's easier to just get rid of it and in the long run, it's the best decision. Me, as for as myself goes, I'm going to hold out as long as I can because I don't want to look crazy. (My head is kind of big and a big head with short hair will not work, been there and done that) Like platinum said, let us know what you decide

 

[CA*Nappy]

New look for a new location. Once there you'll be running around trying to find someone to cut it and find it difficult. Best to cut it in familar territory.

 

[marlajoyw]

Sorry Platinum! I know better.

Ask and it shall be given unto you.

This is what my hair USED to look like:

And now (at 6 month-ish post):

Hairline

Hairline

Crown

Ear to Ear

Nape

Coil

Middle Part -Front

Middle Part

Middle Part - Somewhere in the middle (lol)

Middle Part

Middle Part - Nape

How's that for pics Platinum? Lol.

Some notes:

1. I coloured my hair in May.

2. The back is VERY loosely curled, the front is more wavy than curly/coiled, and the middle is coiled. I think a part of the reason the middle is more tightly coiled than the rest of my hair (aside from it having a different texture) is because it's badly damaged and broken, so the hair there is very short and is almost entirely natural. I suppose because it doesn't have the relaxed hair stretching/pulling it it's able to behave as it wants.

If there are any more questions please ask.

 

[Alta Angel]

Um. Yes. That's why I only have relaxed ends on the front third of my head...because of those darn scissors! I am hanging on for three more months, and then I will cut those too. I definitely feel your pain, but I am a long-term transitioner, so I may be biased. I would personally hide my hair for a while, and then reassess closer to my planned BC date.

 

[marlajoyw]

Bumping...

 

[marlajoyw]

Bumping...

 

[Platinum]

Are you comfortable with the about of NG you have now? If not, you may want to try braids, sew-ins, half wigs, etc until you have enough NG that you feel comfortable with. If you're ready to chop now, you may want to check out a few BC videos on youtube. Also, you may want to chat with some of the Ladies in England about the weather, good salons, and the products they use so you can have an idea of what may work for your hair. (MummysGirl and Tocktick are some of the Ladies I can think of right now. I'll add more names when I remember) Hope this helps.

I the coil in the 8th pic.

 

[marlajoyw]

So I'm thinking of BCing next Wednesday on 1st Sept.