Transitioning without BC'ing Support Thread

2 and 1/2 inches gone. I had no intention of cutting it. It just happened :look:.
So I need to stay away from the scissors for a while. I understand 100% now when those who are transitioning say that they felt the urge to chop... I need to slow it down.But I love my hem line :love:
 
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21 months and some days!!! I'm almost at the two year mark! Whoo-hoo! I just reordered some Jamila Henna. I'll put it in when my shipment comes in! I can't wait. My last application was in October. It's been awhile. My hair misses it.

My hair's getting bigger and fuller. I love it. Chaka Khannnnnn!
 
Hey ladies I'm sour of a newb to posting and stuff but I wanted trio check on as a transitioner I'm 17 months post actually I just realized how far I am. My hair was texlaxed by accident and ever since then I couldn't go back to straight. Will post a pic soon
 
I can finally post in this thread! I am 5 months post. I wore extensions for 3 months of that time, but won't be wearing any fake hair going forward. My stratedgy is just to do up do's (as well as hat's and scarves) and no heat other than steam. At this time, I have absolutely no idea how long I will transition before trimming or cutting my relaxed ends.

It feels weird having so much new growth with no plans to relax, but it's exciting too. I love feeling my new growth and knowing that one day I will be totally chemical free.

It also inspires me when I see people with "big hair". I hate flat hair (on me) but regularly seeing the majority of people wearing flat, straight styles was making me desire that too, like I was the odd ball. I had to realize that most people (regardless of color) with straight hair are doing something to get it that way, wether it's by using heat or chemicals.

I was wondering if anyone has noticed any physical effects of being natural? Most likely a weird question, but relaxers contain such harsh chemicals. I was wondering if our bodies in some way would have a positive reaction once we stop using them.
 
I was getting worried this morning when it came to wash time. I hadn't detangled all week since Tues?? But I had been using Kinky Kurly Knot Today and I get in the shower and the tangles just melt away! I was sooo shocked. I'm gonna go buy another bottle...I wish they made them in bigger sizes!
 
I'm officially 1 year post! Detangling the roots is a cinch. Its the relaxed ends that tangle but alove vera juice is handling that. My newest obstacle is finding products that both the relaxed and the natural hair will respond. So far, they only both agree on the Motions moisturizing conditioner. I bought the Nexxus deep penetrating moisture con. and I wish I had discovered it when I was relaxed. The relaxed hair loooooved it. But the 4-6 inches of natural hair just went "meh".

I'm still experimenting but I never knew there would be such a tug of war on one head! Anyone have any suggestions for products that will support both the relaxed and the natural? I'm thinking of trying an avacado this weekend. Any suggestions?
 
How often do you all wash? It seems to me that washing is the major tangle causing culprit, so does anyone stretch their wash times? I'm thinking of doing this. Or would this be considered a bad idea?
 
I'm currently 14 months post and 90% of the time..i'll do a braidout (a satin braidout) and my front....the 1st braidout is tight curls then loosens every night I retwist/braid. However....my back remains coarse 25/8. I try to baby it but my new growth is resilient to everything. HELP! Even after a braid out....my kitchen looks like a fro.
 
I am on the fence about not cutting--I think I will be a gradual trimmer because I'm scared to BC. Man, do I have a lot of reading to do on this thread! I might be fully natural by the time I work my way through to this post!
 
MarieB said:
I am on the fence about not cutting--I think I will be a gradual trimmer because I'm scared to BC. Man, do I have a lot of reading to do on this thread! I might be fully natural by the time I work my way through to this post!
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LOL. I feel the same way. And yes this thread is long as heck. I just may be a gradual trimmer as well, but I will decide this once I get more new growth and can see how well my two textures blend.
 
Godyssey said:
How often do you all wash? It seems to me that washing is the major tangle causing culprit, so does anyone stretch their wash times? I'm thinking of doing this. Or would this be considered a bad idea?
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Godyssey I used to wash my hair like clockwork -- every week. But now that I'm like 60 natural/40 relaxed, I have to be mentally ready to tackle that task. Tangle city. The natural part of my hair is easy to wash. The relaxed part is a hot mess.

So now I wash every other week to give myself a break. Been doing this for about 2 months now. Haven't had any issues.

Still growing strong. Will probably not BC until January 2013.
 
Godyssey said:
How often do you all wash? It seems to me that washing is the major tangle causing culprit, so does anyone stretch their wash times? I'm thinking of doing this. Or would this be considered a bad idea?
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I was at least once a week to 2-3times at the most. Depends on what I'm doing to my hair.

WriterGirl said:
@Godyssey I used to wash my hair like clockwork -- every week. But now that I'm like 60 natural/40 relaxed, I have to be mentally ready to tackle that task. Tangle city. The natural part of my hair is easy to wash. The relaxed part is a hot mess.

So now I wash every other week to give myself a break. Been doing this for about 2 months now. Haven't had any issues.

Still growing strong. Will probably not BC until January 2013.
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This sounds good to me. I'm gonna look and see where I am June 2012 and see if I need to trim or hold out for the rest of the year.
 
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naturallygoldie said:
WriterGirl when is the last time you had a good trim? sometimes that's the reason behind major tangles.

keep going ladies :)
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That's a good point to make, I did have some issues with tangling and it was because of my ends.

Now I trim my ends monthly, so that isn't the major problem. I can combat it with finger combing and prepooing. It's just SO much HAIR! :lol:

Honestly, my hair is just so thick it's more of me just not to be overwhelmed and having to deal with it all. :)
 
WriterGirl said:
@Godyssey I used to wash my hair like clockwork -- every week. But now that I'm like 60 natural/40 relaxed, I have to be mentally ready to tackle that task. Tangle city. The natural part of my hair is easy to wash. The relaxed part is a hot mess.

So now I wash every other week to give myself a break. Been doing this for about 2 months now. Haven't had any issues.

Still growing strong. Will probably not BC until January 2013.
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I was actually thinking about once a month, lol. I know that sounds gross, but I'm gonna play it by ear...or nose (smell) lol. I'd like to wash it and manipulate it as infrequently as possible, and I'm only 20 natural/80 texlaxed. I have this dry wash hair spray but it has alcohol in it. I'd like to find some that can clean but doesn't dry it out. Perhaps that's an impossibility as you'd need to strip oil away to clean? Not really a question for you. Just thinking out loud.

A856 said:
I was at least once a week to 2-3times at the most. Depends on what I'm doing to my hair.
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Wow, I don't think I could do 2-3 times a week. Way too much work for me.
 
Almost 6 months post and kind of having a rough time. But hanging in there! Mostly by wearing half-wigs (as full).
Hair has broken off all down the middle of my head near the line of demarcation (about 1-2" away) so I have several sections about 4" long. The broken parts form a 'T' now since the front of my hair has been perpetually stuck in short, broken off, chemically-made 'bangs.'
But although I'm starting to get an itch to just go for the BC, I know I'd get traumatized by it so I need to keep holding on 'til I have more natural hair.
Last time I checked, natural hair about 2.5" and I still have the strings of most of my old relaxed hair coming in around 10-12+ inches.

I might try a braid out next week. :)
 
:hiya: Ladies!

Congratulations to everyone who is staying away from the scissors!
Does anyone have a transitioning album/fotki or have a link to someone else's? I'm having a hard time finding long-term transitioning albums to stalk.
 
29 weeks. I feel like bc'ing every other day lol. Transition is going so-so. My hair is too dry for my liking (may need a heavier moisturizer) and I'm pitiful as far as styling ideas go. Definitely not ready to BC yet though.
 
Question for ladies who are avoiding heat... and for those who are around a year or more post relaxer.

Can you see length on the ends? Or does your hair just grow outward (getting/looking bigger) as opposed to actually looking longer?
 
Nayeli said:
29 weeks. I feel like bc'ing every other day lol. Transition is going so-so. My hair is too dry for my liking (may need a heavier moisturizer) and I'm pitiful as far as styling ideas go. Definitely not ready to BC yet though.
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I decided to give Curlformers a try because I'm not sure why I've avoided curls all this time, and they are a great alternative to the BC or constant bunning. They don't require heat (not that comfortable to sleep in, but no worse than plastic rollers IMO), and they give great curls! I think they just might be my new best friend! Of course, I've just started using them, so we're still in the honeymoon phase...:rolleyes:
 
MarieB This is what I've been using for my transition. Love them. It's the reason I'm still transitioning after a year and plan on going another year with them. It 's my staple style. :yep:
 
^^^ Thanks guys - I've been thinking about these or flexi-rods - I may have to give more consideration to curly styles instead of trying to force my hair to lay flat in its usual bun.
 
Godyssey said:
Question for ladies who are avoiding heat... and for those who are around a year or more post relaxer.

Can you see length on the ends? Or does your hair just grow outward (getting/looking bigger) as opposed to actually looking longer?
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My hair is just getter wider and bigger as opposed to looking longer. It looks fuller.
 
Godyssey said:
Question for ladies who are avoiding heat... and for those who are around a year or more post relaxer.

Can you see length on the ends? Or does your hair just grow outward (getting/looking bigger) as opposed to actually looking longer?
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My hair is looking fuller
 
I was thinking I'd slowly trim once my hair was mbl (natural + relaxed) but unless I straighten, I guess I won't know how long it is.
 
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