Transitioning without BC'ing Support Thread
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Leslie_C
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Hey ladies,Ive been MIA, but could use a distraction from real life so I'm back lol.
daviine 12-12-12 its the last repetitive date in our lifetime so that would be pretty cool!
You ladies' hair is looking fab...you make transitioning look easy!
Anybody bcing soon? Have you has more dryness issues with the cooler weather? I have for sure...may dc twice a week to help.
I'm 10 months post now....Ive decided I'm pretty sure I'll either bc on my birthday May 5 at 15 months or july 4 at 17 months.
I had a "moment" a few days ago and did a mini chop...I cut a good size handful of hair off. I meant to dust only but the shape of my hair was jacked up...I have breakage in the middle back area, so it was short there, but long on the bottom....it was a straight up mullet yall lol. I had to let the mullet go! I can still get it in a high bun, but I have to use bobby pins in the back so the hair that doesn't reach the top of my head doesn't stick out.
Rocking a loosely twisted protective style with a beanie today...
daviine 12-12-12 its the last repetitive date in our lifetime so that would be pretty cool!
You ladies' hair is looking fab...you make transitioning look easy!
Anybody bcing soon? Have you has more dryness issues with the cooler weather? I have for sure...may dc twice a week to help.
I'm 10 months post now....Ive decided I'm pretty sure I'll either bc on my birthday May 5 at 15 months or july 4 at 17 months.
I had a "moment" a few days ago and did a mini chop...I cut a good size handful of hair off. I meant to dust only but the shape of my hair was jacked up...I have breakage in the middle back area, so it was short there, but long on the bottom....it was a straight up mullet yall lol. I had to let the mullet go! I can still get it in a high bun, but I have to use bobby pins in the back so the hair that doesn't reach the top of my head doesn't stick out.
Rocking a loosely twisted protective style with a beanie today...
gn1g
Well-Known Member
I dont know how long I've been transitioning, maybe 4-5 months, I have about 5' of new growth. I would love to bc but I need to wait until I reach shoulder length.
I have fine hair that tangles fast and even faster with the 2 textures. I found out that conditioning is UPER important. Infact I could not find a moisturizer that worked. So I begin to go overboard with oil rinses and added babasu oil to some cholestral conditioner and it worked like a charm.
I will be wearing a top knot, buns, bantu knots and sometimes flat ironed hair until june.
I have fine hair that tangles fast and even faster with the 2 textures. I found out that conditioning is UPER important. Infact I could not find a moisturizer that worked. So I begin to go overboard with oil rinses and added babasu oil to some cholestral conditioner and it worked like a charm.
I will be wearing a top knot, buns, bantu knots and sometimes flat ironed hair until june.
Dayjoy
Old School Member
It's Wednesday, so for me that means it's week-count day. Hmm...add the one, carry the four...
52 WEEKS! I never thought I'd get to this day and I'm almost as happy as I'll be on BC day. 
I wish today was the day. I can't wait to go from this 
to this 
. 29 more weeks to go. 
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daviine
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Hey Leslie_C
I was wondering where you were. I saw that tidbit about 12/12/12 and thought that would be a great date for a BC. Too bad I'm not really ready. I did a trim and was tempted to minichop. I already can't wait to cut the back of my hair. I'm not sure if I'm going to do it on my next wash or wait a month or so. It's the most healthy partof my hair so I have no problem with that. Plus I have no need for the relaxed ends there; I don;t really do high buns.
I've been DCing twice a week. But no real reason--just because thats what I do when my hair gets too dry and/or unmanageable.
daviine
Well-Known Member
Congrats Dayjoy!
My last relaxer was on a Saturday so I count on Saturdays. I was thinking of counting months now-- on the 12th. Not sure yet.
29 weeks? So you have BC date already? When is it?
Dayjoy
Old School Member
Congrats Dayjoy!
My last relaxer was on a Saturday so I count on Saturdays. I was thinking of counting months now-- on the 12th. Not sure yet.
29 weeks? So you have BC date already? When is it?
June 26, my birthday.
I realized that a year and a half was three weeks before my birthday, and summer seems like a good time to BC, so it will be my birthday gift to myself. 
daviine
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June 26, my birthday.
Perfect! My birthday is next month so I won't be ready plus it will be winter so I have no clue when it will happen.
WorkInProgress88
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40 wks post
uofmpanther
4ab, lopo, fine, low-med density
Hey ladies. I just wanted to post a quick tip. I've had a lot of breakage in the back and my new growth was Sahara dry. I recently started spritzing it twice a day with an oil and water mix and it is baby soft.
In my oil and water, I use mainly olive oil and a little bit of castor oil as my carrier oils. I also have a few drops of the following essential oils that I got at an organic store: rosemary, lavender with tea tree, and peppermint. I want to try grapeseed as a carrier next because I've heard good things.
To be honest, I also have a little bit of spearmint, but that was only because I was out of peppermint at first; so I went to my kitchen cabinet...lol. The spearmint is strong and I don't know if I'll do that again.
In my oil and water, I use mainly olive oil and a little bit of castor oil as my carrier oils. I also have a few drops of the following essential oils that I got at an organic store: rosemary, lavender with tea tree, and peppermint. I want to try grapeseed as a carrier next because I've heard good things.
To be honest, I also have a little bit of spearmint, but that was only because I was out of peppermint at first; so I went to my kitchen cabinet...lol. The spearmint is strong and I don't know if I'll do that again.
Shinka
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My hair needs a trim. 
I am debating on BC'ing to the inch of new growth or just getting half of the relaxed hair cut off. Luckily my hair isn't that long- about 6 inches at the crown and sides. I've done "the BC" a couple of times and I usually get frustrated between 1-3 inches of natural hair, and then relax. I get tired of the same hairstyles at that length ( twist and coils)... Kind of ironic, because I'm limited to one short relaxed style at that length too. 
Currently, the two textures and seeing long strands of hair break off isn't fun .I need a protein treatment and a trim, maybe I should just start with that
I am debating on BC'ing to the inch of new growth or just getting half of the relaxed hair cut off. Luckily my hair isn't that long- about 6 inches at the crown and sides. I've done "the BC" a couple of times and I usually get frustrated between 1-3 inches of natural hair, and then relax. I get tired of the same hairstyles at that length ( twist and coils)... Kind of ironic, because I'm limited to one short relaxed style at that length too. Currently, the two textures and seeing long strands of hair break off isn't fun .I need a protein treatment and a trim, maybe I should just start with that
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chrisanddonniesmommy
New Member
Hey Ladies!
It's with a semi-heavy heart (I'm happy ya'll ) that my time here is over. After a day or two short of 31 months of my transitioning, I must announce that - I'm natural!
Today, I went for my yearly wash, blow dry, and flat iron. With a necessary trim (I hated it, but it was necessary as my ends were ), if I had any relaxed ends left, they are now gone!
The day went well. I visited a salon that specializes in natural hair (though heat is used often for clients). The stylist was very profession and respectable (e.g. no eating or any other craziness) and was okay with my hair (Okay, meaning not as good as my hands but I baby my hair, so there ya go). In other words, she's worth another trip. I didn't share my time with anyone else and for that, my experience was good. (I have no clue to what my curl pattern is or what my length is - I believe I'm a bsl-partially mbl - correct/help! Thanks!)
Since this story is worthless without pictures, here ya go:
It's with a semi-heavy heart (I'm happy ya'll
) that my time here is over. After a day or two short of 31 months of my transitioning, I must announce that - I'm natural! Today, I went for my yearly wash, blow dry, and flat iron. With a necessary trim (I hated it, but it was necessary as my ends were
), if I had any relaxed ends left, they are now gone! The day went well. I visited a salon that specializes in natural hair (though heat is used often for clients). The stylist was very profession and respectable (e.g. no eating or any other craziness) and was okay with my hair (Okay, meaning not as good as my hands but I baby my hair, so there ya go). In other words, she's worth another trip. I didn't share my time with anyone else and for that, my experience was good. (I have no clue to what my curl pattern is or what my length is - I believe I'm a bsl-partially mbl - correct/help! Thanks!)
Since this story is worthless without pictures, here ya go:
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Shinka
Well-Known Member
Hey Ladies!
It's with a semi-heavy heart (I'm happy ya'll
Today, I went for my yearly wash, blow dry, and flat iron. With a necessary trim (I hated it, but it was necessary as my ends were
The day went well. I visited a salon that specializes in natural hair (though heat is used often for clients). The stylist was very profession and respectable (e.g. no eating or any other craziness) and was okay with my hair (Okay, meaning not as good as my hands but I baby my hair, so there ya go). In other words, she's worth another trip. I didn't share my time with anyone else and for that, my experience was good. (I have no clue to what my curl pattern is or what my length is - I believe I'm a bsl-partially mbl - correct/help! Thanks!)
Since this story is worthless without pictures, here ya go:
Congrats!! Hair looks great!
chrisanddonniesmommy
New Member
Thanks!!! It was a long time coming.
Dayjoy
Old School Member
chrisanddonniesmommy Beautiful!
january noir
Sunny On a Cloudy Day
^^^Nice! chrisanddonniesmommy I can't wait until my time to shine! I could only hope my hair grew out as beautifully as yours.
chrisanddonniesmommy
New Member
The best part is that it's all mine without any chemicals! I never thought I'd do it.
CandiceC
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chrisanddonniesmommy
New Member
Yes, it is.
I will lurk from time to time to help!
BornAgainNatural2012
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daviine
Well-Known Member
Alright now.... I'm going to hold you to this. Don't forget about us...mark your calendar if you have to.
Congrats!!!!!!
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