Transitioning without BC'ing Support Thread

[The Princess]

Ladies I'm so excited to be transitioning. I just cut a small patch in my crown and it's so curly. Im 4a/b. Its spiral and wavy.

I also cut off a inch off my ends.

 

[daviine]

I have a lot of catching up to do but I just wanted to say I finally understand buns. I know it seems simple but I really couldn't understand how people were bunning with all the new growth. I finally got my edges to lay down and was able ti put my hair back into a bun/ponytail. My hair looked three-quarters decent! Yay for progress!

 

[Leslie_C]

I just took my twists down a few hours ago and I learned Im gonna have to get up close and personal with twisting bc my hair retained moisture like no other the past 5 days! And it felt so soft and moist when I took it down. I just have a coupe of small rough/brittle patches on my left side in the back. My hair wasnt even tangled at all....I finger detangled as I went and could run my fingers through my hair without even combing it out. Apparently my hair must like shea butter(thats what I used to twist with). Now Im gonna have to experiment with it as a sealer on my hair when its out to see if it retains moisture as well that way.

Several twists kept unraveling so I need to figure a way to make them old better and they also looked pretty fuzzy, so I eed to figure out how to maintain them. I know I need to do them tigter because they loosen a little naturally so if I do them tighter maybe Ill get the desired look instead of them unraveling. That was 5 days...next time Id like to make them last 7-10 days. Im off 3 days, but on call the 3rd day so Ill play it by ear as to whether I feel like retwisting. This might be a bun week.

Does anybody know something stickier/tackier than shea butter I could try for twisting? I have ORS twist and lock butter, but the shea butter actually did better....hmmm maybe I should try mixing the lol.

 

[expowarrior]

I've finally decided to transition back to natural. My last relaxer was in early June. I want to get my hair to full bra-strap length (I would already be there, but I recently did some serious, much needed trimming), then start trimming about 1/2 an inch each month to get rid of my relaxed ends. Or I may just start the trimming process in January, regardless of where my hair is. I'm so excited to have big hair again.

 

[The Princess]

I've finally decided to transition back to natural. My last relaxer was in early June. I want to get my hair to full bra-strap length (I would already be there, but I recently did some serious, much needed trimming), then start trimming about 1/2 an inch each month to get rid of my relaxed ends. Or I may just start the trimming process in January, regardless of where my hair is. I'm so excited to have big hair again.

Cool, we transistioning around the same time, I did a texture softener in May, (which did nothing, but its still a chemical). We can keep each other on track.

 

[SqrpioQutie]

Does anybody know something stickier/tackier than shea butter I could try for twisting? I have ORS twist and lock butter, but the shea butter actually did better....hmmm maybe I should try mixing the lol.

when i experimented with twists last week, i used burnt sugar pomade (oyin) on the twists after they were done and that kept them pretty fuzz free... but i also only had them in for three days and it was just in the front and on top of my head...

 

[LatterGlory]

:wink2:

 

[daviine]

you may want to consider two regimens. one for the new growth and one for the relaxed ends.

if your new growth craves water, get a spray bottle and fill it with spring water, conditioner, a few drops of oil (experiment with what works for you) and mist your new growth once a day or so.

i find that if i do this it helps me get the natural hair nice and moist without soaking my whole head and subjecting me to needing to detangle and rake through the new growth and the fragile relaxed ends. my relaxed ends only act right when i deep condition them, after that they want to be left alone. for my fine strands i know that the key to me keeping my length is to not manipulate those ends too much....so twice a week is the most i will wet my whole head.

i mist my hair nightly and again in the morning with a spray bottle that gives a fine mist, not a soaking spray... try this and see if it helps.

havilland I considered having two regimens but decided against it because I thought it might be too consuming for me and I had/have a lot going on in my life. At first, I ran out and bought all these natural ingredients thinking I should cater to my new growth but that didn't work out for me. I decided to try to cater to my relaxed hair since I had more of that and it was breaking so badly. After a while, I went into PJ mode and just started buying a lot of thing not really catering to either part (because I forgot). It turns out my hair is doing better now, but that could be just because I'm further along in my HHJ.

I'm noticing that anytime I see curly hair in the tub/comb it has a white bulb so that's good. The relaxed hair is still breaking but I don't think its as bad as before. My relaxed hair probably wants to be be left alone like yours so I will probably cut back on all the cowashes I've been doing. The detangling is brutal-- not to say that I'm having trouble detangling but that I'm just breaking more hair than necessary with the detangling that comes along with the extra wasshes/cowashes. Unnecessary roughness.

It's amazing how I just forget about helpful techniques like spraying/misting my hair to moisturize it. I posted already about not manipulating my hair too often with braidouts but then turned around and started cowashing it everytime it was dry or wanted to try a new product. I think I will probably go back to cowashing 1x a week and DCing 1x a week...but I'm not going to make that a rule. I'm going to try to listen to my hair.

@Leslie_C

Thanks!! I plan to transition for at least 2 years or at least until I'm ready to cut the relaxed ends off. We all know that anything can happen during a transition, so I'll end my transition whenever I feel it's time. My ultimate goal is to be natural about time I graduate from law school in about 3 years.

I never really set a time to my transition but am going to try to transition as long as I can because short hair is not for me. I've considered BCing often but changed my mind after trying to imagine myself with a TWA. I wanted to buy scissors for minichops and trims but I keep imagining myself just chopping it all off in a moment of frustration or some other emotional situation. So I haven't bought any scissors.

The first time I thought about cutting it, I told myself that I needed to get through the school year because I didn't want to deal with my coworkers' and students' questions about my hair. I then told myself I would need to get through August because there is no way I'm showing up at my family reunion with a TWA. I know how self-conscious I will be and I can already imagine some of the comments I will get. No need to subject myself to negativity I'm not prepared to handle.

After that, I will try to get myself through to November just so I can say I transitioned for a year. After that, I really just wanna play it by the length of my hair. So we'll see...but anything can happen during a transition like Sade18 said.

i started doing this method to keep from having to wet my whole head as often. so i feel you. the difference in textures can be a bit much!

keep in mind i do not soak my hair....i just lightly mist the roots. i section my hair in like four sections, then i hold the ends in my hand so they don't even get a touch of the mist. i apply the mist to my hands and then take my hands and pat/rub the ends. and then apply my oils. i basically use a drop of oil for each section at the roots and another drop (pea size drop) for the ends........if i am in a bun sometimes i don't need to do the ends because they are moist from being put away all day.

i use the bottle that my chi keratin mist came in to make my little "mist mixture". it's a very very light application. do not use the spray bottle that you get at the BSS. that is too much product and your hair will be soaked.

This is why I love this board...so much helpful information. I never would have thought to cover my ends. Adding this to my bag of tricks.

I am about to wash my hair.... In 2 sections this go round and see how that works for me.

I parted my hair own the middle and LORDDDDDD this crispy NG in the middle is crazy. How do you ladies PS and M&S the middle? Heck I just CW on Tuesday.

I need guidance.

ETA: I liked the 2 sections, I will run with that as long as it continues to work.
I am sitting under the heating cap with my DC on for 45 mins.

ZebraPrintLover I also do mine in two sections because I feel like I will go crazy trying to do the four or six. at "Crispy NG". I just put a gajillion times more conditioner (or whatever product I'm using) along my middle part (especially at my crown) and keep smoothing and massaging it in. But for me, my crispiest NG is at my edges/ hairlineabove my eyebrows. I was seriously going to relax that part. I don't even play with that part of my hair when HIH disease kicks in. It's just and makes me feel erplexed. I'm hoping that's scab hair or something because it feels horrible compared to the rest of my hair, even when moisturized.

Also, cowashers that DC: do you use shampoo when you DC or do you use your regular cowash conditioner for the "wash?"

Dayjoy I've been shampooing but I recently read a post where someone here cowashes for the shampoo step. I can't way to try that. I imagine my hair will love it.

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.

MystiqueBabe
I'm really going to have to experiment with leaving my relaxed hair alone before it all breaks off.

LOL @ the afro being the only style naturals can do. You'll show them all you can do with natural hair, and then they'll know. Represent!

 

[daviine]

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 can't wait for the pics (no pressure to BC) . I'm still working on a regimen so I'll post that when I figure it out.

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.

JJamiah

This is basically what I said earlier but just wanted to agree with you. I've never really had short hair so I definitely don't want to end up miserable. Patience is going to have to be the key for me.

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.

You guys bring up good points about the season you decide to BC. Soemthing else for me to think about. Which Tresemme Naturals do you use? I also like the idea of using a different conditioner on different areas. Adding to my list of tips/techniques to try.

when i experimented with twists last week, i used burnt sugar pomade (oyin) on the twists after they were done and that kept them pretty fuzz free... but i also only had them in for three days and it was just in the front and on top of my head...

SqrpioQutie Do you only use the Oyin pomade when you do twists? I have the SugarBerry one but I don't twist my hair. I've been using it to smooth my daughter's flyaway hairs.



Sorry so long... I was reading from my phone for a few days, so I had a lot to say.

 

[JJamiah]

Omg...Google.com and Youtube.com has been my best friend. I have found some styles that are really nice. I am looking for at least a years worth of styling options.
I figure wigging it for half and I am figuring curl formers for a quarter, the other I have to learn a thing or two.


I am saving a lot of Alicia Keys type hair-do's as I am not in love with braids but her braids are pretty jazzy. I have saved one gals video, with a nice braided classy updo. I am really into the up'do's

YES.... I keep watching the braid out videos because it still defeats me.

I can bantu knot, that I have always done before I knew the name of it. The twist out... I need to get my hands on that. I feel more confident doing the twist out then the braid out. I have had one side of the braid out nice, and the other side looking like a tatty mop head

 

[Lanea87]

ZebraPrintLover I also do mine in two sections because I feel like I will go crazy trying to do the four or six. at "Crispy NG". I just put a gajillion times more conditioner (or whatever product I'm using) along my middle part (especially at my crown) and keep smoothing and massaging it in. But for me, my crispiest NG is at my edges/ hairlineabove my eyebrows. I was seriously going to relax that part. I don't even play with that part of my hair when HIH disease kicks in. It's just and makes me feel erplexed. I'm hoping that's scab hair or something because it feels horrible compared to the rest of my hair, even when moisturized.

Do you do dry or wet DC?
Have you been using the JBCO on your edges? I M&S and then put the JBCO on my edges and tie it up for the night.

 

[Dayjoy]

One of the reasons I dread wash day is I don't want to hop in and out of the shower multiple times and I know that sink hair washing is verboten. Last night I detangled my hair (which wasn't bad at all since I had combed through it one day last week) and washed it in three sections over the sink with CON red and had no problems at all. I DCed with AOGPB and combed that through with no problems either. I put in GDLI and some coconut oil, put it in a wet bun and was done. My hair is so happy and soft!

I think my routine will be to DC on Sunday night and cowash on Thursday morning (wetting my hair every 3 1/2 days-I like things to be even). I'm hoping to use shampoo once every two weeks.

I can't wait until all of my hair is natural (can I say that enough?). It is so much easier to comb through the new hair than the relaxed hair.

I think I like the AOGPB even better than the ORS Replenishing that I was in love with.

I'm thinking about a two year transition too. I'm pretty sure by December (my one year mark) I won't have enough hair. I really hope I don't have to go longer than two years though and I sure hope the rest of the time goes by as quickly as these first seven months.

 

[daviine]

Do you do dry or wet DC?
Have you been using the JBCO on your edges? I M&S and then put the JBCO on my edges and tie it up for the night.

I wet DC. Dry DC requires so much more product. I tried it once or twice but it's so weird to shampoo afterwards. I feel like I'm washing everything away plus old habits die hard. I forgot about the JBCO. I did it once at my temples and that was that.

 

[Leslie_C]

Omg...Google.com and Youtube.com has been my best friend. I have found some styles that are really nice. I am looking for at least a years worth of styling options.
I figure wigging it for half and I am figuring curl formers for a quarter, the other I have to learn a thing or two.


I am saving a lot of Alicia Keys type hair-do's as I am not in love with braids but her braids are pretty jazzy. I have saved one gals video, with a nice braided classy updo. I am really into the up'do's

YES.... I keep watching the braid out videos because it still defeats me.

I can bantu knot, that I have always done before I knew the name of it. The twist out... I need to get my hands on that. I feel more confident doing the twist out then the braid out. I have had one side of the braid out nice, and the other side looking like a tatty mop head

JJamiah

Im obsessed with youtube tutorials! LOL. Post links! My braidouts always=fail for some reason. Bantu knots are hit or miss, but I can always make a curly updo or puff out of the texture. Twistouts are getting better. Ive been liking individual twists and I saw this tutorial last night Im gonna try next wash day...if it is a success it would be my go to style! You twist just past your natural hair, then perm rod or straw set the relaxed ends. Genius! The natural hair woud be twisted and not get tangled/puff out and the relaxed hair would be in springy curls. Love it!

One of the reasons I dread wash day is I don't want to hop in and out of the shower multiple times and I know that sink hair washing is verboten. Last night I detangled my hair (which wasn't bad at all since I had combed through it one day last week) and washed it in three sections over the sink with CON red and had no problems at all. I DCed with AOGPB and combed that through with no problems either. I put in GDLI and some coconut oil, put it in a wet bun and was done. My hair is so happy and soft!

I think my routine will be to DC on Sunday night and cowash on Thursday morning (wetting my hair every 3 1/2 days-I like things to be even). I'm hoping to use shampoo once every two weeks.

I can't wait until all of my hair is natural (can I say that enough?). It is so much easier to comb through the new hair than the relaxed hair.

I think I like the AOGPB even better than the ORS Replenishing that I was in love with.

I'm thinking about a two year transition too. I'm pretty sure by December (my one year mark) I won't have enough hair. I really hope I don't have to go longer than two years though and I sure hope the rest of the time goes by as quickly as these first seven months.

Dayjoy
Better than ORS Replenishing? Shutyomouth! I have AO GPB and AO HSR on my to try list...but I havent gone to vitamin shoppe to get them bc Im pretty sure Id walk out of there with a bunch of oil, butters, supplements, lol.

Its funny you say that about sink washing, because I hate jumping in and out of the shower too and I just did a trial of at least rinsing my conditioner out in the sink with the spray attachment the past couple of washes. I did it in two halves and it also worked out just fine. I think the main thing is not to pile it on top of your head.

 

[Lanea87]

One of the reasons I dread wash day is I don't want to hop in and out of the shower multiple times and I know that sink hair washing is verboten. Last night I detangled my hair (which wasn't bad at all since I had combed through it one day last week) and washed it in three sections over the sink with CON red and had no problems at all. I DCed with AOGPB and combed that through with no problems either. I put in GDLI and some coconut oil, put it in a wet bun and was done. My hair is so happy and soft!

I think my routine will be to DC on Sunday night and cowash on Thursday morning (wetting my hair every 3 1/2 days-I like things to be even). I'm hoping to use shampoo once every two weeks.

I can't wait until all of my hair is natural (can I say that enough?). It is so much easier to comb through the new hair than the relaxed hair.

I think I like the AOGPB even better than the ORS Replenishing that I was in love with.

I'm thinking about a two year transition too. I'm pretty sure by December (my one year mark) I won't have enough hair. I really hope I don't have to go longer than two years though and I sure hope the rest of the time goes by as quickly as these first seven months.

Dayjoy, I dont look at it as bad when you are washing in section with natural hair in the sink. I havent tried it yet but I didnt like the 2 shower thing either this pass Friday when I washed my hair. Im might try the sink and compare this upcoming Friday wash.

I feel you on that twice a week wet session. I need it....I am happy that I will be CW tomorrow. Cant wait to jump in the shower tomorrow

I cant wait to be fully natural either. But mines will get easier considering that I am at NL instead of BSB. So basically right now I have 1:1 on my relaxed and natural hair on my head.

Whats the price on the AO? I been wanting to try it but I be hesitant.

I wet DC. Dry DC requires so much more product. I tried it once or twice but it's so weird to shampoo afterwards. I feel like I'm washing everything away plus old habits die hard. I forgot about the JBCO. I did it once at my temples and that was that.

daviine
Yea it does but sometimes I wonder is my hair getting the full potenial of the DC on the wet hair. I use to dry DC and I loved it....

You better use that JBCO girl LOL. I use it on my whole hair line and tie it down. Give it a try... I do it 2x/wk on my wet sessions or sometimes daily if I dont have gel in my hair.

 

[Dayjoy]

JJamiah

Im obsessed with youtube tutorials! LOL. Post links! My braidouts always=fail for some reason. Bantu knots are hit or miss, but I can always make a curly updo or puff out of the texture. Twistouts are getting better. Ive been liking individual twists and I saw this tutorial last night Im gonna try next wash day...if it is a success it would be my go to style! You twist just past your natural hair, then perm rod or straw set the relaxed ends. Genius! The natural hair woud be twisted and not get tangled/puff out and the relaxed hair would be in springy curls. Love it!


Dayjoy
Better than ORS Replenishing? Shutyomouth! I have AO GPB and AO HSR on my to try list...but I havent gone to vitamin shoppe to get them bc Im pretty sure Id walk out of there with a bunch of oil, butters, supplements, lol.

Its funny you say that about sink washing, because I hate jumping in and out of the shower too and I just did a trial of at least rinsing my conditioner out in the sink with the spray attachment the past couple of washes. I did it in two halves and it also worked out just fine. I think the main thing is not to pile it on top of your head.

Leslie_C
I like the AOGPB better because it is thicker and seemed to give my fine hair more weight/substance than the ORS. I hate the smell though. I mean really dislike. ORS smells so good, is cheaper and easier to find, but i think it has been beat.

I was telling DH this morning (I'm sure he wasn't listening) that sink washing will be easier once I'm all natural. I figure that relaxed hair flips, twists, and bends tangling itself all up. Natural hair will move as a solid unit with my head. When the head comes out of the sink, the cloud of hair will float right out too.

 

[ChristmasCarol]

I'm so happy to see some of you haven't BC'd yet!
Been MIA for a few months, but I'm still in it to win it.

July 15th was my 38th month transitioning, and I think I'll cut the remaining ends @42 months.
Just been wearing it curly - I may straighten and trim in the next week or so...

Well, KUTGW girls!

 

[Leslie_C]

I'm so happy to see some of you haven't BC'd yet!
Been MIA for a few months, but I'm still in it to win it.

July 15th was my 38th month transitioning, and I think I'll cut the remaining ends @42 months.
Just been wearing it curly - I may straighten and trim in the next week or so...

Well, KUTGW girls!

@Sip100 *THUD* <---that is me falling to the floor. 38 months?????????? WOW! You are my shero!!!! I cant wait to see how much hair you have when you chop! Have you been documenting your journey anywhere?

 

[ChristmasCarol]

Leslie_C

Lol! Thanks, girl

My profile albums are full of pics from the past two years.

Longest layer of natural hair will be grazing WL when I chop

 

[ezina]

I'm so happy to see some of you haven't BC'd yet!
Been MIA for a few months, but I'm still in it to win it.

July 15th was my 38th month transitioning, and I think I'll cut the remaining ends @42 months.
Just been wearing it curly - I may straighten and trim in the next week or so...

Well, KUTGW girls!

You are officially my idol.


I am trying to go at least 36 months (I'm on month 14). Please post pictures when you're done! Also, how long was your hair after your last relaxer? Is the relaxed part still the same length as before you started transitioning or is most of it gone?

 

[SqrpioQutie]

SqrpioQutie Do you only use the Oyin pomade when you do twists? I have the SugarBerry one but I don't twist my hair. I've been using it to smooth my daughter's flyaway hairs.

I use the pomade when i go ponytails and buns too.... i don't do twists too often so i was really experimenting, trying to find out what (other than gel) would keep my ends together since they're still super relaxed... lol

 

[chrisanddonniesmommy]

I'm so happy to see some of you haven't BC'd yet!
Been MIA for a few months, but I'm still in it to win it.

July 15th was my 38th month transitioning, and I think I'll cut the remaining ends @42 months.
Just been wearing it curly - I may straighten and trim in the next week or so...

Well, KUTGW girls!

You are my hero! I am hoping to get to 36 months. I believe I will, though. I'm cutting ends as the transition goes along. So, I'm sure 10 more months will be okay for me.

42 months? Wow. Just wow. I love it.

 

[JJamiah]

See I am starting to want to have a significant date. I figure my Bday would be nice in 2014. Buttttt...........That would only make it 2.5 years, so I'd be off 6 months for the 3 year mark, but so be it I'd rather do it for my bday

Hey!!!!

 

[Dayjoy]

Dayjoy, I dont look at it as bad when you are washing in section with natural hair in the sink. I havent tried it yet but I didnt like the 2 shower thing either this pass Friday when I washed my hair. Im might try the sink and compare this upcoming Friday wash.

I feel you on that twice a week wet session. I need it....I am happy that I will be CW tomorrow. Cant wait to jump in the shower tomorrow

I cant wait to be fully natural either. But mines will get easier considering that I am at NL instead of BSB. So basically right now I have 1:1 on my relaxed and natural hair on my head.

Whats the price on the AO? I been wanting to try it but I be hesitant.



daviine
Yea it does but sometimes I wonder is my hair getting the full potenial of the DC on the wet hair. I use to dry DC and I loved it....

You better use that JBCO girl LOL. I use it on my whole hair line and tie it down. Give it a try... I do it 2x/wk on my wet sessions or sometimes daily if I dont have gel in my hair.

IIRC I bought the AO for around $11/8oz at my local health for store. I bought it a few weeks ago so I don't remember because I bought some other stuff too that day. I'm so glad I got around to using it.

You have me considering dry DCing. I'm so old school, the concept seems weird to me.

I need to make use of my JBCO too. Actually, I have SO MUCH STUFF I need to use so this twice weekly doing something to my hair should benefit me all the way around. :crossfingers:

 

[Leslie_C]

See I am starting to want to have a significant date. I figure my Bday would be nice in 2014. Buttttt...........That would only make it 2.5 years, so I'd be off 6 months for the 3 year mark, but so be it I'd rather do it for my bday

Hey!!!!

JJamiah, My bday is my tentative BC day too! But Ill only be 15 months on my next birthday and if not the next year would be 27 months. It just depends on how much hair I have to work with, how my relaxed hair is hanging in there, how it looks a whole when styled, how sick I am of dealing with two textures, etc.

Just think about how symbolic it would be...your BIRTHday! Its like a rebirth of yourself! How appropriate!

 

[Z-kitty]

JJamiah, My bday is my tentative BC day too! But Ill only be 15 months on my next birthday and if not the next year would be 27 months. It just depends on how much hair I have to work with, how my relaxed hair is hanging in there, how it looks a whole when styled, how sick I am of dealing with two textures, etc.

Just think about how symbolic it would be...your BIRTHday! Its like a rebirth of yourself! How appropriate!

Significant dates got me thinking I may BC on 12/12/12 which will put me a week shy of 24 months.

 

[Leslie_C]

Significant dates got me thinking I may BC on 12/12/12 which will put me a week shy of 24 months.

Z-kitty That is a good one!

 

[Lanea87]

IIRC I bought the AO for around $11/8oz at my local health for store. I bought it a few weeks ago so I don't remember because I bought some other stuff too that day. I'm so glad I got around to using it.

You have me considering dry DCing. I'm so old school, the concept seems weird to me.

I need to make use of my JBCO too. Actually, I have SO MUCH STUFF I need to use so this twice weekly doing something to my hair should benefit me all the way around. :crossfingers:

Dayjoy,
Thats not bad at all $11/8oz
I just remember seeing that the hair will be able to suck in more of the benefits if done on dry hair bc its not swollen by water from the wash. I only like doing it on clean hair though, or hair that I have only M&S, no gel or anything.

You better come over the the "Use Your Stash" if you aint already apart of it LOL. Im trying to use this stuff up too, but I like JBCO so that will be a staple for me. I wanna try the EVCO/JBCO one, but heck I can make that myself LOL.

 

[Lanea87]

Just CW'ed too, full wet session is Friday. I love CW my hair feels good and that gives me a chance to midweek detangle in the shower with all the conditioner, running water, and shower comb.

 

[JJamiah]

I wanted to break my braids down but I have so much to do this weekend. I am taking it down Sunday night or Monday Afternoon

I can't wait!!!!!

I need to wash my Kay, I have been rocking her for a minute, HUH! Where is my wig wash bucket!