Transitioning without BC'ing Support Thread

[MystiqueBabe]

I think I read somewhere that co-washing or using conditioner in general lowers the risk of hydral fatigue. I can't believe out of all things water will break our hair. I know women who have fine and oily hair who wash their hair every other day and their hair appears to be healthy. There are women here who cowash everyday who have healthy hair. Lol I just don't get it.

Anyway in a few more months I will be 1 year into my 2 year transition. I never would of thought it would be this easy. No nightmarish tangles and wash days are a breeze for me. My NG just gets dry after a few days and my relaxed hair likes to be left alone for the most part. I thought my hair was a 4a/4b but after doing more research on hair types turns out that I am a 3c that gets very frizzy and poofy when my hair craves moisture.

I have been wearing buns and my mom says I need to "do something" i.e, get a relaxer. When I tell her I am not relaxing anymore she asks me if I am going to wear it in an afro, like that is the only style natural can do. Funny when I start transitioning and wearing buns people think I do not care about my hair which is far from the truth. Also it's strange how everyone seems to be interested in my hair of all a sudden. I have a goal and I am sticking to it.

 

[AJellyCake]

Yay!!!! 16 months post!

I was hoping some of you might have figured out the beginnings of your natural reggies. Haha, a little optimistic of me, I know.

chrisanddonniesmommy Leslie_C daviine
Of course I will have pictures when I chop for you all! I lovelovelove looking at the chop threads.

Like I said, I am just buying products now in anticipation. I have the Darcy's Pumpking Condish and their cleansing condish on the way. I have Eco Styler Gels. And then I've used the KCCC before, and it was cool. I need a deep condish. I still haven't found my holy grail for deep conditioning my natural hair. I want some bentonite clay.... And I think I'm gonna try the Shea Moisture Curl Enhancing Smoothie too. And I want some butters.

That's it .

 

[Leslie_C]

Yay!!!! 16 months post!

I was hoping some of you might have figured out the beginnings of your natural reggies. Haha, a little optimistic of me, I know.

@chrisanddonniesmommy @Leslie_C @daviine
Of course I will have pictures when I chop for you all! I lovelovelove looking at the chop threads.

Like I said, I am just buying products now in anticipation. I have the Darcy's Pumpking Condish and their cleansing condish on the way. I have Eco Styler Gels. And then I've used the KCCC before, and it was cool. I need a deep condish. I still haven't found my holy grail for deep conditioning my natural hair. I want some bentonite clay.... And I think I'm gonna try the Shea Moisture Curl Enhancing Smoothie too. And I want some butters.

That's it .

naturalnewb make sure you post in this thread in case we miss it on the board! 007newnew on youtube used to be a member here years ago and she chopped around the amount of time you have been transitioning and had plenty of hair to work with! You should check her out, pretty inspirational...she documents her and her two daughters all with 3 different hair types/textures journey on youtube and her blog. If I have as much hair as she did by my birthday next May(which would put me at 15 months) I would definitely go ahead and chop....then I could do wash and goes all summer...that was my favorite style when I lived in FL and was texlaxed and my hair grew like a weed at the time. I was cowasing and going daily or every other day, but was only combing it out about once a week. Id love to be able to do that next summer...but if Im not comfortable with the length Ill push it til the following spring, which would put me right at 2 years. Id rather chop in the spring bc I feel its easier to maintain moisture in warm weather...the harsh winter may have me looking all kinds of crazy as a new natural since I battle dryness as it is!

Im gonna think about your question again as far as regimen. What is your regimen now?

 

[JJamiah]

@naturalnewb make sure you post in this thread in case we miss it on the board! 007newnew on youtube used to be a member here years ago and she chopped around the amount of time you have been transitioning and had plenty of hair to work with! You should check her out, pretty inspirational...she documents her and her two daughters all with 3 different hair types/textures journey on youtube and her blog. If I have as much hair as she did by my birthday next May(which would put me at 15 months) I would definitely go ahead and chop....then I could do wash and goes all summer...that was my favorite style when I lived in FL and was texlaxed and my hair grew like a weed at the time. I was cowasing and going daily or every other day, but was only combing it out about once a week. Id love to be able to do that next summer...but if Im not comfortable with the length Ill push it til the following spring, which would put me right at 2 years. Id rather chop in the spring bc I feel its easier to maintain moisture in warm weather...the harsh winter may have me looking all kinds of crazy as a new natural since I battle dryness as it is!

Im gonna think about your question again as far as regimen. What is your regimen now?

I agree with this. I am giving myself the MAX of 24 months and a minimum of 12 months depending on my growth. I don't want to deal with short hair or another TWA at this time. So guess what 12 months I will evaluate and if not, pushing on to the following year.

 

[The Princess]

Is it to late to join.

I always went back and forth with transitioning. My last chemical was a texture softner which did nothing. That was two months ago. My last real relaxer was 5 months ago. It's feel like 5 months of new growth too.

 

[JJamiah]

Welcome The Princess

 

[The Princess]

Anyone else use dominican products. I been ordering from roundbrush.com and I like the products thus far. Last night I DC with Emergencia and my new growth was silky. I was able to just air dry and brush into a high bun. No issue.

I did put castor oil on my scalp to help continue to soften and conditioned my new growth. Castor oil is the only oil I can use to help soften my new growth for days.

 

[SqrpioQutie]

soooo i think i'm going to go ahead and leave my hair straight until i go to my consultation/appt with this natural stylist on friday... the problem will be in maintaining my hair and refraining from washing until then....

i've never had a consultation with a natural stylist and i really want her take on the health of my hair and hopefully gain some additional tips for transitioning... plus i'm getting a trim and i know i'm well overdue for that... i just hope that she takes direction well because i'm still focused on length throughout this journey...

 

[JJamiah]

Anyone else use dominican products. I been ordering from roundbrush.com and I like the products thus far. Last night I DC with Emergencia and my new growth was silky. I was able to just air dry and brush into a high bun. No issue.

I did put castor oil on my scalp to help continue to soften and conditioned my new growth. Castor oil is the only oil I can use to help soften my new growth for days.

I use Alter Ego Garlic Conditioner The Princess

 

[The Princess]

I use Alter Ego Garlic Conditioner @The Princess

Yeah that on my wish list to buy next. Right now I have:

Wheat Germ Mask-Haven't used yet
Silicon Mix-Like it alot
Toque Agio Emergencia-Love it, my new growth was silky.


Apretol Cinnamon and Rosemary Rinse Conditioner-Haven't used yet

Crepo Pelo Rinse Conditioner-I like it, suppose to be theraputic capillary growth.

I have some other stuff I bought from roundbrush.com, but these are my conditioners.

I like everything thus far. No compliaints.

 

[JJamiah]

The Princess
I am a little curious about the Silicon mix conditioner. I am on a serious no buy right now though. I have enough products and only really one of my sons wash their hair with TLC like me. The others are wash and go children LOL!

 

[Lynn84]

I'm in! I'm 3 months post now and I'm hoping I can make it to a year. Wish me luck!!

 

[The Princess]

@The Princess
I am a little curious about the Silicon mix conditioner. I am on a serious no buy right now though. I have enough products and only really one of my sons wash their hair with TLC like me. The others are wash and go children LOL!

Its funny you say that. I remember I bought silicon mix a while ago and I didn't like it. It seem like it just sat on my hair. However I was fully relax with no NG. This time around, its works great for my new growth. Th comb just glide right through.

Yeah I too have alot of products, I won't be buying anything until I run out. I also have some Nexxus, Its a 10, and Keracare products. However im trying to just use the dominican products, with just a couple of American Brand products.

 

[AJellyCake]

naturalnewb make sure you post in this thread in case we miss it on the board! 007newnew on youtube used to be a member here years ago and she chopped around the amount of time you have been transitioning and had plenty of hair to work with! You should check her out, pretty inspirational...she documents her and her two daughters all with 3 different hair types/textures journey on youtube and her blog. If I have as much hair as she did by my birthday next May(which would put me at 15 months) I would definitely go ahead and chop....then I could do wash and goes all summer...that was my favorite style when I lived in FL and was texlaxed and my hair grew like a weed at the time. I was cowasing and going daily or every other day, but was only combing it out about once a week. Id love to be able to do that next summer...but if Im not comfortable with the length Ill push it til the following spring, which would put me right at 2 years. Id rather chop in the spring bc I feel its easier to maintain moisture in warm weather...the harsh winter may have me looking all kinds of crazy as a new natural since I battle dryness as it is!

Im gonna think about your question again as far as regimen. What is your regimen now?

Leslie_C
Thank you for sharing that YouTuber's name! You're right: she chopped at 15 months, and I really liked seeing where her hair was at that point.

And, yes, you touched on one of the major reasons why I want to chop now: it's summer! Wash n' go season. Warm weather. After next month, it's only going to get colder, and I know I don't want to wait the full two years (next March) just to chop in cold weather. I feel like if I chop now, I can focus on my growth more.

Let's see. My regimen is to cowash two times per week or so with Tresemme Naturals and maybe AO WC on my edges and nape (curlier hair around my hairline). Then I moisturize with Oyin Hair Dew (just got that maybe 1-2 months ago) and seal with sunflower oil. I usually will just put it in two braids and hope that it's dry in the morning (never is SMH). The next day it's usually in a bun. Then I'll braid it again that night and probably have a curly pony the next day. I cleanse once a week with all kinds of stuff (right now it's the Mango Coconut Wen, which is ok) and DC with Joicio Moisture Recovery Conditioning Balm. Then M&S and braid alllll over again. I clarify once a month with ORS Aloe SomethingOrOther and dust once a month (overdue this month). I use ECO Styler Gel to smooth my hair when I style in the morning.

I'm bored with it too.

 

[shortt29]

I agree with this. I am giving myself the MAX of 24 months and a minimum of 12 months depending on my growth. I don't want to deal with short hair or another TWA at this time. So guess what 12 months I will evaluate and if not, pushing on to the following year.

@jjamaih and Leslie_C
1 year is my minimum as well...I will trim as needed to get rid of the permed ends but I do not NOT have the head or face for a twa!

 

[shortt29]

Anyone else use dominican products. I been ordering from roundbrush.com and I like the products thus far. Last night I DC with Emergencia and my new growth was silky. I was able to just air dry and brush into a high bun. No issue.

I did put castor oil on my scalp to help continue to soften and conditioned my new growth. Castor oil is the only oil I can use to help soften my new growth for days.

I have a few Dominican products in my stash...at one point my regi included only Dominican products

 

[JJamiah]

@jjamaih and @Leslie_C
1 year is my minimum as well...I will trim as needed to get rid of the permed ends but I do not NOT have the head or face for a twa!

shortt29 that would make 24-36 months total for me. I wanted at least shoulder unstretched.

 

[Lanea87]

Yay!!!! 16 months post!

I was hoping some of you might have figured out the beginnings of your natural reggies. Haha, a little optimistic of me, I know.

chrisanddonniesmommy Leslie_C daviine
Of course I will have pictures when I chop for you all! I lovelovelove looking at the chop threads.

Like I said, I am just buying products now in anticipation. I have the Darcy's Pumpking Condish and their cleansing condish on the way. I have Eco Styler Gels. And then I've used the KCCC before, and it was cool. I need a deep condish. I still haven't found my holy grail for deep conditioning my natural hair. I want some bentonite clay.... And I think I'm gonna try the Shea Moisture Curl Enhancing Smoothie too. And I want some butters.

That's it .

naturalnewb, I love the bolded on my moms natural hair. I would 2 strand twist it for her and use this on it. And it smells delish

soooo i think i'm going to go ahead and leave my hair straight until i go to my consultation/appt with this natural stylist on friday... the problem will be in maintaining my hair and refraining from washing until then....

i've never had a consultation with a natural stylist and i really want her take on the health of my hair and hopefully gain some additional tips for transitioning... plus i'm getting a trim and i know i'm well overdue for that... i just hope that she takes direction well because i'm still focused on length throughout this journey...

SqrpioQutie, please let us know how it goes. And what yall talked abot.
I had one on the 6th and IDK what to really think about it.
We talked about maintaining my hair at NL-SL until all the relaxed hair was off. I was BSB but I had some breaking from the line of demarcation and it made my hair look scraggly.
I started taking my vits again which was a good thing. And I will be going in every 8-12 wks for a trim.

@jjamaih and Leslie_C
1 year is my minimum as well...I will trim as needed to get rid of the permed ends but I do not NOT have the head or face for a twa!

shortt29, you and me both. I think my forehead and head too big for all that.

shortt29 that would make 24-36 months total for me. I wanted at least shoulder unstretched.

JJamiah, dont nobody care that you got that super long WL-HIP hair LOL.
I care, Im jealous LOL

 

[JJamiah]

@naturalnewb, I love the bolded on my moms natural hair. I would 2 strand twist it for her and use this on it. And it smells delish



@SqrpioQutie, please let us know how it goes. And what yall talked abot.
I had one on the 6th and IDK what to really think about it.
We talked about maintaining my hair at NL-SL until all the relaxed hair was off. I was BSB but I had some breaking from the line of demarcation and it made my hair look scraggly.
I started taking my vits again which was a good thing. And I will be going in every 8-12 wks for a trim.



@shortt29, you and me both. I think my forehead and head too big for all that.



@JJamiah, dont nobody care that you got that super long WL-HIP hair LOL.
I care, Im jealous LOL

@ZebraPrintLover - It was tail bone but I cut it (got those pics too) but you know, I got it like that I can spare a few inches.
Now I am probably at Whip or Waist. I haven't checked shockingly.

I think that is like the next level of my journey. Length isn't really the issue with my relaxed hair, I am trying to get this darn new growth at a reasonable length then.....

 

[LatterGlory]

 

[The Princess]

JJamiah if you want an idea of what your hair might look like month to month take a look at Dras on Fotki. She did an excellent job of chronicling her month to month growth.

That's pretty cool documenting every month.

 

[The Princess]

I'm in desperate need of a camera and my iPhone camera went out to.

 

[shortt29]

shortt29 that would make 24-36 months total for me. I wanted at least shoulder unstretched.

Those numbers sound more accurate for me as well...however looking at my lazy looking, relaxed, almost bra strap ends makes me wanna chop them off but I'm staying realistic with my goal because I know what length I can work with

 

[SqrpioQutie]

SqrpioQutie, please let us know how it goes. And what yall talked abot.
I had one on the 6th and IDK what to really think about it.
We talked about maintaining my hair at NL-SL until all the relaxed hair was off. I was BSB but I had some breaking from the line of demarcation and it made my hair look scraggly.
I started taking my vits again which was a good thing. And I will be going in every 8-12 wks for a trim.

i sure will!!!

 

[JJamiah]

@JJamiah if you want an idea of what your hair might look like month to month take a look at Dras on Fotki. She did an excellent job of chronicling her month to month growth.

LatterGlory did she move the pictures. It is telling me the folder is Empty

 

[MystiqueBabe]

I use some dominican conditioners like the silicon mix original and the bambu kind. I like the bambu better than the original. I have to buy these online so I make sure to get big tubs. I am looking to try Crece pelo as well.

Also I thought alter ego was italian not dominican?

 

[JJamiah]

^^ It is suppose to be made in Italy (yet, none of my Italian friends in Italy can find it )

It is used by domincan salons.

 

[The Princess]

I use some dominican conditioners like the silicon mix original and the bambu kind. I like the bambu better than the original. I have to buy these online so I make sure to get big tubs. I am looking to try Crece pelo as well.

Also I thought alter ego was italian not dominican?

I also have the Bambu silicon mix conditioner on my wish list.

 

[TokyoReina]

I'm a year post as of today... I remember when I cried at 10 weeks post this time last year because I thought I just couldn't manage...what a waste of 10 weeks of new growth. But 1 year down...1 to go! I'm determined to make the next year a lot easier on myself than the first. I'm going to make my wig, and let my hair be braided up for a majority of the time underneath. My hair thrives when I can manage to just leave it alone. But I'm proud of myself.

 

[JJamiah]

Congrats TokyoReina Yay!