Transitioning without BC'ing Support Thread

[MsDee14]

....I big chopped 2 months ago, 05/17/2012

I could have sworn I posted in here lol. It was spur of the moment and I don't regret my decision to BC 4 months early (goal was 1 year post relaxer). I was definitely in shock, but it's been a wonderful joruney thus far. I'll make an official post very soon just have to get my summer semester out of the way.

qtslim83 congrats!! Do you have any pics?

 

[curlcomplexity]

@qtslim83 congrats!! Do you have any pics?

MsDee14 thank you

I will have a few pics posted this weekend

 

[Anonymous1]

Ladies, I really need help with a good moisturizer and a good deep conditioner. I think I am 4a cottony. My hair stays dry dry. Kinky Kurly Knot Today does good but I think I need something else.

 

[AJellyCake]

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

ZebraPrintLover
Yay! That's good to hear. I haven't purchased it yet, but I probably will in the next few days.

Omg! I think I'm less than three weeks to chopping! I'm waiting for products to come, but I'm gonna try to have a KISS regimen. I'm going to try to do a Curly Girl reggie though (no cones), so I needed a Joico replacement.

 

[The Princess]

Still doing good. Today is wash day. Will be using my dominican Products. From prepoo to airdrying.

I will be trying Salerm wheat germ conditioner. Read alot a good reviews on it. Will see.

I notice my curls are looser in some area. Weird.

 

[The Princess]

Ladies, I really need help with a good moisturizer and a good deep conditioner. I think I am 4a cottony. My hair stays dry dry. Kinky Kurly Knot Today does good but I think I need something else.

Don't know how far along you are in your journey. I been using Cantu Sheabutter and it works well for me. It's moisturizing for 2 days. Keracare natural texture leave in conditioner makes your hair moist, soft and easy to manage. Pricey though. I have both. However I reach for the Cantu more.

I also like Emergencia ( Dominican DC) combination of both moisture and protein, great product. Hair is very soft, easy to manage, overall good. Also ORS replenish Pack is great too, gives alot of slip.

I'm 4b too

 

[JJamiah]

I can't wait to remove these braids I just want to rub my scalp! After this week or next week, I am back up in braids

I use the Dudley's PCA for moisture, and it works Very WELL

I am actually going to use the Ojon for a pre poo so I can see if it helps with my braid sessions! Keep my scalp moist and my strands.

 

[Sade18]

Ladies, I really need help with a good moisturizer and a good deep conditioner. I think I am 4a cottony. My hair stays dry dry. Kinky Kurly Knot Today does good but I think I need something else.

I use water as my primary moisturizer and I seal it in with my Shea Butter mix. Because it's so thick, it's able to penetrate through my new growth. I'm also 4a as well. My hair is silky in some places and fuzzy in others. The water and Shea butter works wonders!!!! I can part my hair easily. It's nice and smooth and highly moisturizer. I haven't had an issue yet!!!!

 

[daviine]

I was away from the board when this was posted but I thought I'd put this link here in case this can help someone. I didn't get to try it exactly how she did it but I did get good results when I did the steps I could remember.

Stella B.'s Mane Taming
http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=386130

 

[The Princess]

At what month can you determine your curl pattern. I have 2-4 months of natural hair, in the crown its 4b/c. However in the front it doesn't curl or anything, its like a bushy cotton wave. Will it stay like that.

 

[JJamiah]

^^^ I am not sure of the answer. Just wanted to this for you.

 

[RemyRem]

Hey Ladies!!
I decided I want to transition for 2 years
I'm like 2 months post relaxer. Right now I think i will mostly roller set and air dry my hair. Until I find something better to do.
Looking forward to receiving help and support from you all!

 

[JJamiah]

Hola RemyRem and

 

[chrisanddonniesmommy]

RemyRem

Welcome! Enjoy your stay!

 

[chrisanddonniesmommy]

At what month can you determine your curl pattern. I have 2-4 months of natural hair, in the crown its 4b/c. However in the front it doesn't curl or anything, its like a bushy cotton wave. Will it stay like that.

It got easier after a year. I really knew more at 18 months, though. (Remember I'm referring to me. You may be earlier or later.)

 

[JJamiah]

I think I will do another full year of Wigging heavy and then at the end of next year I have to switch to my regular schedule so I can learn to style my hair more. Which is one of the things I want to do

Mess with my hair a little more

 

[daviine]

At what month can you determine your curl pattern. I have 2-4 months of natural hair, in the crown its 4b/c. However in the front it doesn't curl or anything, its like a bushy cotton wave. Will it stay like that.

The Princess
It is often said that you won't be able to tell until you have been natural for a few months. I don't know how true that is but I think the best way to find out would be to ask naturals if the curl pattern they had while they were transitioning turned out similar to the one they have. I think they would know whether or not you have to wait to see your curl pattern.

I have some unmanageable hair in the front and I wish it weren't right smack dab in the front.

 

[The Princess]

The Princess
It is often said that you won't be able to tell until you have been natural for a few months. I don't know how true that is but I think the best way to find out would be to ask naturals if the curl pattern they had while they were transitioning turned out similar to the one they have. I think they would know whether or not you have to wait to see your curl pattern.

I have some unmanageable hair in the front and I wish it weren't right smack dab in the front.

Thanks. I hope it do something. Cause it's not a good look

 

[The Princess]

It got easier after a year. I really knew more at 18 months, though. (Remember I'm referring to me. You may be earlier or later.)

Yeah, around that that it should be evident. Just have to ride it out.

 

[Lanea87]

In my wiggggggg!!!!!!

 

[McBrides3]

hey everybody i am new to the LHCF and I would really appreciate anybody help I can get to aid me in my healthy hair care journey. My hair is currently right above my shoulders. and i have always kept my hair short forever because my hair was always uneven and would never grow past that point. I have colored my hair 4 times in my life and have had 3 perms in my entire life. Im not sure what my hair is lacking but every time i do my hair strands are always coming out and by the end of the week my sink is full of hair. I just wanted to know what may I be able to do to help with my hair shedding. SOme things that ive consider is the garlic hot oil treatment, garlic pills, and the salerm protein line

any suggestions ???
Thank you

also to mention: I do not want to get another relaxer. Its just not something I like. I have transitioned without the big chop before but it wasnt a smooth transition. my hair is soft so i am scared to transition doing braids in fear that it will take my hair out, and weaves to me are hard to deal with and costly. does anybody have any suggestions on how to do a smooth transition from relaxed to natural

 

[Rae81]

My hair hates protein. So how do I give my hair some protein. Also my hair does not like the expensive stuff she is just fine with the cheap stuff

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[daviine]

My hair hates protein. So how do I give my hair some protein. Also my hair does not like the expensive stuff she is just fine with the cheap stuff

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Rae81

There are several types of protein. Is it possible that your hair only hates specific types of protein? What protein treatments have you tried? Can you look back at the ingredients list of the treatments you've tried and look for common denominators? Also, do you use a moisturizing conditioner after your protein treatment? Also, you could opt to do your protein treatments as a dry DC before you wash. Maybe that could help as well.

What symptoms are you seeing that let you know that you need protein? What symptoms do you see that let you know that your hair doesn't like protein?

Hopefully your responses will help us help you and help you make some discoveries about your hair that you might not have made yet.

 

[daviine]

hey everybody i am new to the LHCF and I would really appreciate anybody help I can get to aid me in my healthy hair care journey. My hair is currently right above my shoulders. and i have always kept my hair short forever because my hair was always uneven and would never grow past that point. I have colored my hair 4 times in my life and have had 3 perms in my entire life. Im not sure what my hair is lacking but every time i do my hair strands are always coming out and by the end of the week my sink is full of hair. I just wanted to know what may I be able to do to help with my hair shedding. SOme things that ive consider is the garlic hot oil treatment, garlic pills, and the salerm protein line

any suggestions ???
Thank you

also to mention: I do not want to get another relaxer. Its just not something I like. I have transitioned without the big chop before but it wasnt a smooth transition. my hair is soft so i am scared to transition doing braids in fear that it will take my hair out, and weaves to me are hard to deal with and costly. does anybody have any suggestions on how to do a smooth transition from relaxed to natural

Welcome @McBrides3

Can you please share your regimen with us? That would help us help you more.

ETA: I'm adding some threads that may help your transition smoother than the last one. I used the search engine and looked for "long term stretchers". You should also look for threads using the keywords "transitioning" or "transitioners". HTH.

http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=396048&highlight=long+term+stretchers

http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=356989&highlight=long+term+stretchers

http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=118195&highlight=long+term+stretchers

http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=402638&highlight=long+term+stretchers

http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=555377&highlight=long+term+stretchers






Happy hair growing!

 

[McBrides3]

Thank you so much for your help

 

[McBrides3]

This is my current regiment
Co-wash: VO5 Conditioner-2x a week(On a daily basis)

Once a week: (alternating weekly)
As my Protein Treatment:
Salerm Protein Shampoo
Protein Balsam Conditioner
WHEAT GERM CONDITIONING TREAMTENT
Salerm 21 B5 Silk Protein LEAVE-IN Conditioner


Once a week: (alternating weekly)
For my Moisture Treatment:
Prepoo: Aceite Bomba Oil
Moisture Shampoo: Silicon Mix Shampoo
Conditioner: Crece Pelo Rinse Conditione
Moisture Treatment: Silicon Mix Conditioner
Leave in: Lacio Lacio Leave-In Conditioner

Hot Oil Treatment:
Alter Ego Impact Ego Garlic Hot Oil Treatment

I will M&S with: Hair Butter & Coconut Oil
I will use Wild Hair Growth Oil & Moisture: For Hair Growth and Daily Conditioning
My Vitamin: Hairfinity

 

[Lanea87]

McBrides3

How do you wear your hair on a daily basis?

I didnt understand the cowashing part of your reggie do you CW 2x a week or daily? Are you saying that you use V05 each time you CW 2x/wk?

 

[Lanea87]

So I made a wig Saturday night and I also cornrolled all my hair into 6 braids cause it was 3am and I was sleepy.

When wash day come around Friday I will rebraid my hair after but smaller and try to leave them in longer. We will see how that goes.

 

[McBrides3]

McBrides3

How do you wear your hair on a daily basis?

I didnt understand the cowashing part of your reggie do you CW 2x a week or daily? Are you saying that you use V05 each time you CW 2x/wk?

I wear my hear in buns on a daily basis. I moisture and seal every night. I am currently looking for a new moisturizer the one I have now is to heavy on my hair. I was using the cantu shea butter and it was okay. But I am looking for something better. Then I started using unrefined shea butter and even a little was too much all it did was sit on my hair. But I meant I co wash 2xs a week. Sorry for the confusion

 

[Leslie_C]

Hey McBrides3 ...How long has it been since you have had a relaxer? Have you tried doing a stretch test on wet hair? On a wet strand of shed hair, pull it and if it stretches and breaks like it is weak, it needs protein. If it just snaps without stretching much, it needs moisture. If it stretches a little and breaks but not easily then your balance is correct.

Under your moisture and seal list, you have hair butter and coconut oil and also wild growth oil for moisture. Those all sound like sealants you shoud be using on top of a leave in or water based moisturizer or even just on top of slightly dampened with a light mist of distilled water. Also are you working in at least 4 sections when you M&S? I find my hair gets moisturized so much better when I work in sections.

Have you tried Shea Moisture Products? Their Curl Enhancing Smoothie and Curl and Style Milk make very good moisturizers. I had a hard time finding moistuizers that work for me too. My hair didnt care for the Cantu and shea butter is pretty good if used on damp hair. I used it to two strand twist and my hair was moist for days on end.

Is there a chance you might have buildup and need to clarify and start with a clean slate? Another thought is 3 times a week between cowashing and washing may be too much manipulation. I love frequent washing when my hair is all the same texture (for example when I was texlaxed)...but I try to limit it to twice a week now...one cowash, one wash. Id like to make it once a week, but my scalp isnt having it lol. I envy those who can make it two entire weeks.

Thats all Ive got lol