Transitioning without BC'ing Support Thread
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chrisanddonniesmommy
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Nah, that ain't it! If that's the case, I've been natural. What am I waiting for?
Dayjoy
Old School Member
I know a lady that thinks because she relaxes her 10 year old daughter's hair for only five months out of the year, that she is natural for the other seven. Um, no.
Leslie_C
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Ladies, I need some assistance please. I finally got my dryness under control and my hair is soft and more managable...but it seems like Im getting hair in my hands every time I manipulate it (to set/style and/or moisturize and seal). I dont use combs except wash day. I try to finger detangle as I go, but as I smooth it through Im getting shedding and breakage. I think I need some protein, but Im not sure whether to go heavy or light?
My hair didnt like much protein when I was relaxed, but it is and always was very fragile, so it is even more so now so I know I need more protein than in the past. I usually just use ORS replenishing pak, but I have a bottle of nexxus emergencee and Ill probably purchase the ORS hair mayo soon (my hair liked that one as well). Aubrey GPB is on my to try list too. Should I start light and work up to heavy if it doesnt work or do one heavy treatment followed by moisturizing DC and then do light treatments to maintain? I havent done a heavy treatment in forever.
By the way, how often do you ladies Moisturize and/or Seal?
My hair didnt like much protein when I was relaxed, but it is and always was very fragile, so it is even more so now so I know I need more protein than in the past. I usually just use ORS replenishing pak, but I have a bottle of nexxus emergencee and Ill probably purchase the ORS hair mayo soon (my hair liked that one as well). Aubrey GPB is on my to try list too. Should I start light and work up to heavy if it doesnt work or do one heavy treatment followed by moisturizing DC and then do light treatments to maintain? I havent done a heavy treatment in forever.
By the way, how often do you ladies Moisturize and/or Seal?
chrisanddonniesmommy
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Leslie_C
I moisturize and seal at least once daily with Oyin Handmade's Hair Dew and an oil mixture of coconut/peppermint/rosemary/EVOO. If not daily, then I can stretch to every other day, if my hair feels fine.
As for protein, I really don't use any protein that can't go into my body (e.g. salmon). Sometimes, I will reach for henna, if the mood strikes, since it acts protein-like.
WaterMoccasin
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BahamaMama said:
So after trying every gel under the sun, I finally figured out how to tame my super-naps: hairspray.
I gelled hair into bun as usual and it was mostly neat with only a few strands already pointing and laughing at me, sprayed Aussie hairspray all around it, then tied it down with a head-cloth and voila! Not a single strand has come loose for the past two (3?) days I've been wearing my hair back.
Hell, I'm tempted to leave it a few more days it's still so neat.
daviine
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33 weeks today.
I finally restocked on my Keracare Humecto Creme at $22.99 for 16 ounces. I don't know if this is a good price or not but its expensive. I applied the conditioner and then tried to comb through my hair but it was not budging. I rinsed it out so that I could detangle it and then reapplied it. I did this on half my head and was about to do the other half when I realized that this stuff is too expensive to apply, rinse, and reapply. So when I rinse it out, if I don't like the way it feels, I'm just going to apply Tresemme Naturals conditioner to it. I don't know why I feel as though my hair needs to be detangled BEFORE I let the conditioner sit, but its probably too much manipulation. I guess its a bad habit from relaxed days when combs glide down your hair as soon as the conditioner hits it.
I won't be working next year so I'll have plenty of time to learn my hair, but not the money to play with products. I need to get my staples down quickly. I considered Humecto to be a staple but with all this new growth, I think I need something cheaper. I have no problem with rinse-out conditioners but it seems that I have a hard time finding the perfect deep conditioner.
I've contemplated cutting my hair several times but then I've gone out in public and seen some unflattering short hair styles and decided against it.
I've done a lot of rambling so I'm going to save the rest for a different post, lol.
I finally restocked on my Keracare Humecto Creme at $22.99 for 16 ounces. I don't know if this is a good price or not but its expensive. I applied the conditioner and then tried to comb through my hair but it was not budging. I rinsed it out so that I could detangle it and then reapplied it. I did this on half my head and was about to do the other half when I realized that this stuff is too expensive to apply, rinse, and reapply. So when I rinse it out, if I don't like the way it feels, I'm just going to apply Tresemme Naturals conditioner to it. I don't know why I feel as though my hair needs to be detangled BEFORE I let the conditioner sit, but its probably too much manipulation. I guess its a bad habit from relaxed days when combs glide down your hair as soon as the conditioner hits it.
I won't be working next year so I'll have plenty of time to learn my hair, but not the money to play with products. I need to get my staples down quickly. I considered Humecto to be a staple but with all this new growth, I think I need something cheaper. I have no problem with rinse-out conditioners but it seems that I have a hard time finding the perfect deep conditioner.
I've contemplated cutting my hair several times but then I've gone out in public and seen some unflattering short hair styles and decided against it.
I've done a lot of rambling so I'm going to save the rest for a different post, lol.
GeorginaSparks
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For those that wear weaves? What style are you wearing(straight, curly, KC)? Are you leaving hair out or no?
likeacharm
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I think I finally got my mom to stop making negative comments my hair. They have been constant since I've started transitioning. She keeps talking about how nappy and unkempt it is (while I'm just lounging around the house, mind you). I finally told her, I'm black and have nappy hair like I'm supposed to 
. I also said that the reason her hair is breaking off is because of going to the stylist (she's been begging me to get my hair done at the salon and does not understand why I only let a select few touch my hair). She got quiet then, and I felt bad for bringing her hair into it. I mentioned that my hair has never been as healthy as it has been when I started doing it myself versus letting the stylist jack me up every two weeks. She could not deny the truth of that.
. I also said that the reason her hair is breaking off is because of going to the stylist (she's been begging me to get my hair done at the salon and does not understand why I only let a select few touch my hair). She got quiet then, and I felt bad for bringing her hair into it. I mentioned that my hair has never been as healthy as it has been when I started doing it myself versus letting the stylist jack me up every two weeks. She could not deny the truth of that.
Theresamonet
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I probably only moisturize and seal once a week
I only moisturize and seal on wash day, every 1-2 weeks.
My hair may be better if I did it daily, but I just can't be bothered with doing something to my hair EVERY single day. When I first joined and learned about M&S-ing, I was doing it 2x per day... That got old quick.
JJamiah
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I only moisturize and seal on wash day, every 1-2 weeks.
I have never moisturized and sealed daily
I am too lazy
plus my hair doesn't need it. I do use my moisturizer once a week whether I wash or not. 
MystiqueBabe
New Member
Hey ladies, I have decided to transition to natural hair. My biggest reason is that I just miss my natural hair and I don't want to deal with the harsh chemicals anymore. I have no intentions to relax my hair again. I plan to BC on either Sept or Oct 2013 so I have a bit of a long way to go. My last relaxer was either Sept or Oct 2011 for the life of me I cant remember if it was sept or oct lol. I have already made it almost a year into my transition and currently have 4.5 in of NG. When I cut off the relaxed ends I want to at least have 10 or preferably 12 in of hair, I just can't do the TWA stage. I plan to bun mostly and probably flat iron occasionally or wear a braidout of some sort.
At this rate my transitioning hair is not at all hard to manage but that could change as it gets longer.
At this rate my transitioning hair is not at all hard to manage but that could change as it gets longer.
Lanea87
Natural Gang Gang Gang
Daily for me....
Leave it in...I have left the same ponytail in for up to a week just restyling the edges if needed.
DDTexlaxed
TRANSITION OVER! 11-22-14
Lanea87
Natural Gang Gang Gang
Leslie_C
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Lets talk deep conditioners! What are your staples?
So far, the best Ive found is ORS Replenishing Conditioner...it is the only DC Ive used consistently for years and it seems to still work pretty well on my hair transitioning, but I think there could be someting out there better suited for my hair now. I prefer stuff I can get on the ground, but open to online only brands too. I live in a small town so there is no such thing as a BSS other than Sallys lol. I have Aubrey Organics honeysuckle Rose on my to try list. Any other DC suggestions before I repurchase a large bottle or ORS? I do use Aussie Moist 3 minute miracle as well and it works pretty good, but I think I like ORS better. I think Im going to use up the few bottles I have on cowashing.
Im on a bun kick right now...at first I was styling every wash, lately it has been a high bun nearly every day. Also, I just went a whole week between washes for the first time in ages...my hair didnt get terribly dry, but my scalp does start itching pretty bad by day 5. What styles are the rest of you ladies rocking these days?
So far, the best Ive found is ORS Replenishing Conditioner...it is the only DC Ive used consistently for years and it seems to still work pretty well on my hair transitioning, but I think there could be someting out there better suited for my hair now. I prefer stuff I can get on the ground, but open to online only brands too. I live in a small town so there is no such thing as a BSS other than Sallys lol. I have Aubrey Organics honeysuckle Rose on my to try list. Any other DC suggestions before I repurchase a large bottle or ORS? I do use Aussie Moist 3 minute miracle as well and it works pretty good, but I think I like ORS better. I think Im going to use up the few bottles I have on cowashing.
Im on a bun kick right now...at first I was styling every wash, lately it has been a high bun nearly every day. Also, I just went a whole week between washes for the first time in ages...my hair didnt get terribly dry, but my scalp does start itching pretty bad by day 5. What styles are the rest of you ladies rocking these days?
Lanea87
Natural Gang Gang Gang
Leslie_C,
What are your staples?
I like Aussie 3 min and will continue to use it.
Thinking about going back to ORS the Professional Bottle b/c its wayyyy bigger.
I still have things in my stash that I want to try and see how they go.
I also like being able to get stuff locally, I aint for shopping hair products online.
What styles are the rest of you ladies rocking these days?
Im in buns also thats the only way to get around these days. When it gets cooler I want to flatiron more (of course with protectant)
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NJoy
Here I grow again!
CandiceC
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I'm 29 weeks post today and my relaxed hair is barely surviving. I put the back middle section of my hair in braids with extensions a few weeks ago to help fortify and enlarge the buns I've been doing (and make it easier to wash my hair.) The vulnerable hair around that is breaking off though. No biggie. If my relaxed hair can't survive, I don't need it on my head. 
Survival of the fittest.
My goal is to at least make it to a year. DH would be willing to help my BC right now if I wanted. Thank goodness I don't have any shears handy to tempt me.
I plan to get kinky twists in September for a wedding where I'm matron of honor. Or I could debut a BC at my friend's wedding. :scratchch
Just kidding.
Survival of the fittest. My goal is to at least make it to a year. DH would be willing to help my BC right now if I wanted. Thank goodness I don't have any shears handy to tempt me.
I plan to get kinky twists in September for a wedding where I'm matron of honor. Or I could debut a BC at my friend's wedding. :scratchch
Just kidding.
Shelew
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Rae81 said:
Yes I saw this too and bought it! Did nothing for me at all. The second step you are suppose to part your hair and spray the product onto hair. Well I have 4a hair and it wanted no participation in parting hair while wet!!! Needless to say my hair was a mess afterward. I threw the rest in the trash so I would not be tempted to use again at a future date.
chrisanddonniesmommy
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I'm using Silk Elements MegaSilk Moisturizing Treatment since I've been relaxed. But, I am looking into others. As for styles, pretty much buns, twist outs, and medium to large twists under scarves.
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