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AJellyCake
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Leslie_C
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Ive found a few too in my shedding/breakage lol. Since Ive gotten my moisture issue under control I notice less little hairs when I handle my hair, but Im going to incorporate some protein to see if that helps even more...at least once a month or maybe a light protein every other week...I was afraid of protein, but I think my hair strands are fairly fine and need strength. This is lame, but for comparison purposes I took one of my (white) coworkers strands of shed hair and when I pulled it, it was so hard to break...mine has some elasticity but still breaks sooo much easier than that. No wonder they retain length so easily even with color, highlights, and daily heat use. Their hair is strong lol.
Im due for another henna treatment so maybe Ill just stick with those once a month and a light to medium protein once a month. Henna acts like a protein for me as far as added strength and it seems to coat the strand making it thicker. And I love the color I get from it.
Prepooing now, then gonna wash lightly, DC, and set on curlformers. Mid week Ill cowash and do some other set so I can compare how well one stays moisturized compared to the other usin the same products.
chrisanddonniesmommy
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20 months??!
Hahaha! I'm still rolling along my transition. Unless, I misunderstood the question. I figured twenty months because I was including the most natural hair with the least relaxed ends.
newbeginnings2010
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ZebraPrintLover - I'm washing today too. Fingers crossed and good luck!
To all type 4transitioners: Are any of you finger detangling exclusively? I'm trying this out now, and it seemed to go okay my last wash. I didn't notice any more tangling than usual at the line of demarcation. After slathering on my DC, I take one hand and massage my fingers to the scalp (because that's the only way to get to it) and gently pull my fingers through until they get caught at the line of demarcation. Then I use the other hand to gently remove the spots where my fingers got caught. I seem to mostly lose shed hairs this way, so there's not as much breakage.
To all type 4transitioners: Are any of you finger detangling exclusively? I'm trying this out now, and it seemed to go okay my last wash. I didn't notice any more tangling than usual at the line of demarcation. After slathering on my DC, I take one hand and massage my fingers to the scalp (because that's the only way to get to it) and gently pull my fingers through until they get caught at the line of demarcation. Then I use the other hand to gently remove the spots where my fingers got caught. I seem to mostly lose shed hairs this way, so there's not as much breakage.
CandiceC
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newbeginnings2010
I only finger comb and detangle. I have a k cutter comb, but I only used it a couple times and misplaced it a couple years ago. Using my fingers is much more gentle since I always have tangles. I can also like to feel what's going on. It make it easier to work out the shed hair without breaking hair in the process.
I only use a comb once a month. Other than that, I strictly finger detangle. Saves me a boatload of hair and I still get all my shed hairs out.
chrisanddonniesmommy
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newbeginnings2010 said:
No, I need my comb. There are times when I finger detangle as I also comb just because some sections don't require an actual comb.
JJamiah
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I am breaking down my hair on Saturday and Giving my hair royal treatment. It will be braided back up for vacation and under a wig.
It will be 3 weeks for this set of braids. I am leaving the next set in until for another 3 weeks after that I seem to be ready to break it down and restart.
So far I don't know exactly which wig I want to take with me. I thought Kay but I think I want something else, HUH! HELP!
It will be 3 weeks for this set of braids. I am leaving the next set in until for another 3 weeks after that I seem to be ready to break it down and restart.
So far I don't know exactly which wig I want to take with me. I thought Kay but I think I want something else, HUH! HELP!
Rae81
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So last night I decided to flat iron my hair,its been awhile and figured I would give my hair a break from the bun. Well last night it was so straight and pretty. This morning I get up take a shower and when I took my hair down my new growth decided it didn't want to stay straight and poof up,my edges curled up. Now I remember why I didn't flat iron my hair all those months.
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Lanea87
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Ladies a few of us are going to be One year post next week
Yayyyyy ladies, I will be 6 months nxt week so I am not too far behind yall.
chrisanddonniesmommy
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***BUMPING****
Hmmmm.
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I bought some shears the other day, to start trimming the back....why am I nervous now to cut??
Is it gonna look wierd/obvious while in a ponytail? What about braiouts?? I don't know, hence the hesitation...I'll wait.
In the meantime I need to wash & detangle my hair, haven't done so sine last Friday
I just know it's gonna add 15min to my shower time, and I've been rushing every morning this week
chrisanddonniesmommy
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Oh, thank you!
I posted the pic to show that transitioning can be great, if you give it a chance. Sure, it requires A LOT of patience. But, it's so worth it. Now figuring out when to end is another matter all together. I am still trying to make it to three years.
Leslie_C
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chrisanddonniesmommy
You look fierce!
I take my hat off to you for making it 2 years! How much relaxed hair do you have left and about how much natural growth do you think you have had in the past two years? How often do you trim? Your hair looks gorgeous!
chrisanddonniesmommy
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chrisanddonniesmommy
You look fierce!
Your hair looks gorgeous!
Leslie_C
In my front, I have the most relaxed ends. I would say maybe about four-five inches. My back is basically either three inches or gone (depending on the section). I have experienced more breakage in my crown than any other area; so, I have more natural hair than relaxed.
As for the natural growth, depending on the section, I am just about shoulder-length, if not more. Shrinkage is a bummer. So, I'm not quite sure about my estimates.
I trim about every two months. But, lately, when I twist my hair, I snip the relaxed ends when the mood strikes. They're going away anyway, right?
I'm talking mad caca right now. But, I know I'll make it to three years. I got this far. Why not end it then? I won't push beyond. My patience has a limit, you know?
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