Transitioning without BC'ing Support Thread
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havilland
Magical Mythical Princess
Inspiration for me not to cut my hair......
First pic is when I started. 2008. one year of hiding my hair after starting with Reniece as my stylist. Second is my hair four years later. After trims, hair cuts, setbacks......drama......
THIS IS WHY I don't want to cut my hair.
All this time. All this work. I refuse to chop it off.
This is just a random post to circumvent my frustration today.
First pic is when I started. 2008. one year of hiding my hair after starting with Reniece as my stylist. Second is my hair four years later. After trims, hair cuts, setbacks......drama......
THIS IS WHY I don't want to cut my hair.
All this time. All this work. I refuse to chop it off.
This is just a random post to circumvent my frustration today.
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Napp
Ms. Nobody
after months of wearing my hair straight and having my hair bounce back every time, i finally got heat damage the day i decided to upgrade my flat iron. how lovely
its not too bad, just a bit of curl loosening, but since i notce any slight changes i picked this up quickly. this was also the first iron to give me white spots on my ends.
This is a hard lesson of sticking with what you know. I think I have been humbled from my PJ ism ways
im sticking to rollersets and pressing the roots for quite some time.
its not too bad, just a bit of curl loosening, but since i notce any slight changes i picked this up quickly. this was also the first iron to give me white spots on my ends.This is a hard lesson of sticking with what you know. I think I have been humbled from my PJ ism ways
im sticking to rollersets and pressing the roots for quite some time.
nemi95
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I'd like to know too. I live in the LA area and know nothing about weaves.
MileHighDiva
A+ Hair Care Queen
after months of wearing my hair straight and having my hair bounce back every time, i finally got heat damage the day i decided to upgrade my flat iron. how lovely
This is a hard lesson of sticking with what you know. I think I have been humbled from my PJ ism ways
im sticking to rollersets and pressing the roots for quite some time.
Napp What brand/model flat iron gave you heat damage? Did it have a heat/temp dial? If so, what temp did you have it on? How long have you owned it? You may be able to return it.
I've read that you can do a few protein treatments and sometimes you'll get your curl pattern back. If I can think of where I read it, I'll find it and post a link.
Napp
Ms. Nobody
It is a sonicglide aka the new maxiglide. i was so excited when i got it and i had nice straightening results but it totally jacked my curl pattern in some spots. this sucks. I had my heat game to a "T" and now this ruined it! it had a number dial instead of temperatures like im used to and i used it on number "7". I only had it for a week.
I am really surprised this happened. i have used a regular flat iron and pressing comb at 400 degrees and higher with several passes and my hair has bounced back before. i think the steam is what set it over the top since it is probably much hotter than the temp setting.
i could return it but i would have to pay return shipping
I will be doing reconstructor weekly but im not going to hold my breath to see if it comes back. i will just do the heat routine that worked for me before.
flat iron 1x a month(if desired)
rollerset the rest of the time and just use low heat on the roots.
Hang in there, we all get frustrated at times but it will all be worth it in the end (at least that is what I keep telling myself).
havilland
Magical Mythical Princess
havilland
Magical Mythical Princess
I think the average is $150. $75 on the low end. $300 on the high end. For a sew in. Do not get glue.
The price of the hair you use will add to your overall cost as well.
JaszG
New Member
I have been freaking out on my hair for about two weeks. I literally just wanted to shave my head. lol. But, Wednesday I tried something different. I finger detangled on dry hair. I then sprayed my hair with a spray bottled and applied the As I am Coconut Cowash. I noticed a lot less shedding. After I washed I deep conditioned with ORS replenishing for about an hour and a half. I then applied the Beautiful Curls Curl activating leave in, and some of the KBB Butter love. I slicked my hair back into a bun. I used a little bit of the Ecostyler Argan Oil Gel on my edges, and tied my hair down. The bun took over a day to dry, but it felt great. I applied the Darcy's Botanicals transitioning cream, and did a little finger detangling last night and this morning. My hair is soft! Thank goodness! I was beginning to lose my mind! I'm going to do no heat for a while, and use this as a go to style. I have no idea what to do with my twist outs and perm rod sets at night, and I'm tired of having a hot mess to deal with after just one day! My relaxed hair is....evil.
trclemons
Well-Known Member
My plans were to gradually trim away my damaged ends, but everytime I wash & style my hair, the damaged ends are coming off. If the amount of damage was consistent, I would just trim them all away at once. But on some parts of my hair, it's half the shaft and on other parts, it's a few inches. I just don't know what to do.
Currently, I cowash twice a week (Aussie Moist & pre-poo with EVCO) and I wash once a week (CON Sulfate-Free & pre-poo with ORS Olive Oil DC & EVOO), Aphoghee 2 Minute Reconstructor and I use Scurl, Hot 6 Oil and Cantu Shea Leave In.
Any suggestions are greatly appreciated.
Currently, I cowash twice a week (Aussie Moist & pre-poo with EVCO) and I wash once a week (CON Sulfate-Free & pre-poo with ORS Olive Oil DC & EVOO), Aphoghee 2 Minute Reconstructor and I use Scurl, Hot 6 Oil and Cantu Shea Leave In.
Any suggestions are greatly appreciated.
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Rae81
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I may try the mixture with conditioner water and oil. My natural stays moist but the relaxed ends are dry as a desert
blue_flower
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That's what I do. I have a spray bottle with water, conditioner and oil. I use it when I braid my hair up at night. It makes a HUGE difference!
Queensheba88
Well-Known Member
Ive been soooo lazy with my hair but its growing just time I'm am 8 1\2 months into my 18 month transition I can't believe it I've been wearing a wig for the past 2 weeks after I took out my braids Ive had in for a month each week I take the wig off wash deep condition and rebraid and throw under a wig....wigs are so easy!!
trclemons
Well-Known Member
Ok, I did something different today and my hair feels stronger with minimal breakage. The only problem is I don't know if it was the combination of products or one product in particular.
Anyway, I pre-poo'd with a mixture of EVOO, AOGPB and grated ginger root for 2 hours. Then, I washed my hair with Shea Moisture Coconut & Hisbiscus Shampoo and used Giovanni's Smooth As Silk Xtreme Protein Hair Infusion for 5 minutes. And I finished up with my Scurl, Hot 6 Oil & Cantu Shea Leave In.
My hair was fuller and straighter with very little breakage during the detangling process. I really think it was the Giovanni. If so, I've found another staple.
havilland
Magical Mythical Princess
I use kimmaytube leavein or Hairveda busy Izzie from her kid's line. Both work well but the Hairveda lasts longer for me.
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trclemons
Well-Known Member
I'd like to start doing this too, but I'm no mixologist. So how much conditioner, oil & water do you use in your mix?
havilland
Magical Mythical Princess
Queensheba88
I love wigs too! They are my saving grace! Whenever I am sick of my hair I slap in a wig. Better. Instantly.
trclemons
I find that Doing a deep protein treatment every 6 weeks saves my hair. No more breakage at the demarcation line. And my hair retains moisture better and just generally acts better. I use aphogee two step but nexxus Emergencee, elasta QP anti breakage serum are lighter options that give good results. Or just a plain old yogurt treatment works too.
On a side note---I attached a pic of my freshly co washed pony. She is out of the wig and bun today for some fresh air.
I love wigs too! They are my saving grace! Whenever I am sick of my hair I slap in a wig. Better. Instantly.
trclemons
I find that Doing a deep protein treatment every 6 weeks saves my hair. No more breakage at the demarcation line. And my hair retains moisture better and just generally acts better. I use aphogee two step but nexxus Emergencee, elasta QP anti breakage serum are lighter options that give good results. Or just a plain old yogurt treatment works too.
On a side note---I attached a pic of my freshly co washed pony. She is out of the wig and bun today for some fresh air.
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JazziLady!
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Queensheba88
I love wigs too! They are my saving grace! Whenever I am sick of my hair I slap in a wig. Better. Instantly.
trclemons
I find that Doing a deep protein treatment every 6 weeks saves my hair. No more breakage at the demarcation line. And my hair retains moisture better and just generally acts better. I use aphogee two step but nexxus Emergencee, elasta QP anti breakage serum are lighter options that give good results. Or just a plain old yogurt treatment works too.
On a side note---I attached a pic of my freshly co washed pony. She is out of the wig and bun today for some fresh air.
Gorgeous hair! How much of your ends are relaxed?
havilland
Magical Mythical Princess
THANK YOU
I'm texlaxed. So my hair doesn't show the demarcation as well as if I was bonelaxed. I don't know the inches perse. My hair is grazing BSL But I would say if I cut my chemically treated hair off right now I'd be at SL or CBL.
hnntrr
New Member
So nice not having to worry about blending my NG and relaxed hair together. The only thing that sucks is the twists to be slipping off my hair already :O some of em are real loose but the girl who did them did a awesome job and didnt put them in tight, took her time and didnt pull my hair or put twists in along my weak edges.
JaszG
New Member
How old were you all when you got a relaxer? Do you remember your natural hair before transitioning?
I talked to my mom and aunt about this over the past few days, because although I was 12 when I got my relaxer, I really don't remember my natural hair. I remember the poof! lol. I just remember not being allowed to touch my hair, or anything. That was left to the adults. The reason I wanted a relaxer so bad was to be able to do my own hair!
I talked to my mom and aunt about this over the past few days, because although I was 12 when I got my relaxer, I really don't remember my natural hair. I remember the poof! lol. I just remember not being allowed to touch my hair, or anything. That was left to the adults. The reason I wanted a relaxer so bad was to be able to do my own hair!
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