Transitioning without BC'ing Support Thread

1 day away from SEVENTEEN weeks post, so just checking in!

my wig & i have been getting along real nice :lol: instead of putting heat on it to style when i go out on the weekends, i just slap it on. wigs have been a lifesaver.

after every wash i set my hair on curlformers to stretch the root, & either wear my hair in that curly style, or slather some of Darcy's Botanicals curl detangling milk (A DEFINITE STAPLE!!), brush it out with my Goody Jojoba Brush (another staple!!), & pin it up in a retro updo. my hair is absolutely thriving!

next week i plan on doing some blue & pink highlights (i'm going through a phase :lol:), so i'll be doing a super deep conditioning treatment to prepare my hair for the color.
 
:hiya2: I'm 22 weeks post now and I did the following:


  1. Prepoo for dandruff and shedding
  2. Clarify, then moisture shampoo
  3. Protein treatment with Silicon Mix Protein Pearl--soooo good I didn't need to follow up with a DC
  4. Airdried in 5 braids and wore braidout
  5. Moisturize as needed with Nexxus Humectin and EVOO

I am doing fine. :yep:
 
I know I need to woman up and try to make the transition!

I had been stretching because of my painfully thin hair. It seemed to be working, but I was only able to go 9 weeks. I had too much new growth, and hair was starting to break. So, I finally got a touch up two days ago. Not only did them heifers burn my scalp, but they didn't wash it out well enough. New Years Eve I woke up with a clunk of relaxer still in my dang hair, and I was wondering my my scalp was still so tender all night while I tried to sleep.

Thank God, I used a neutralizing shampoo, an emergency care treatment, and deep conditioned. I don't think I lost any hair. But OMG, I need to learn my stupid lesson by now with chemicals in my hair.
 
pookaloo83 said:
Ima have to order the Giovanni direct, because I can't find it anywhere. :nono:
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girl that is what I had to do because I went to walmart looking for it and didn't have any luck, I haven't tried target yet but I don't need to yet because I have three bottles lol...i know know lol
 
I see that you're from Killeen TX. I used Ulta's store locator and this is 7 miles from Killeen TX:

201 E. Central Texas Expressway
Harker Heights, TX 76548
Store: (254) 690-1329

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Market Heights Shopping Center
Harker Heights, TX 76548

I don't know if it helps, but I tried. :)

Marhia said:
unfortunately i don't have either one here, they are a distance away that's why i had to order mine but i'm going to check target this week.
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GeechyGurl said:
I see that you're from Killeen TX. I used Ulta's store locator and this is 7 miles from Killeen TX:

201 E. Central Texas Expressway
Harker Heights, TX 76548
Store: (254) 690-1329

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Market Heights Shopping Center
Harker Heights, TX 76548

I don't know if it helps, but I tried. :)
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oh man they must have just put it in the new plaza they just built up there, thanks i'll check it out this week, as a matter of fact it up there by target thanks a bunch
 
grownwomanaz said:
Do you use a lot of shampoo? Have you tried extra virgin coconut oil? When I was using shampoo once a week my hair and scalp were parched:yep:. My scalp was flaky and tight too especially around my hairline, but not since I started co-washing and using coconut oil almost a year ago. It made a huge difference for me. I co-wash every 2 or 3 days and only use shampoo as needed. Or you could try using a sulfate free shampoo if you feel you must use shampoo.
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i shampoo every other week which could be my problem. especially since i work out 4-5 times a week!. could you explain this co-washing method??? ill try anything at this point to stop the itchiness. but on the bright side, my hair has grown! i havent straightened it to be sure but when i braid my hair at night, i can see that the braid length as definitely gotten longer =)
 
I am 13 wks pist and my hair is breaking. I moisture once a day. I shampoo once a week and cw twice a week. I deep condition 2-3 times a week. The left side in the back has broke off a lot due 2 me rubbing my fingers in that area. I am going to get braids in a few day so this will help keep my hands out my hair.
 
pringle said:
I am 13 wks pist and my hair is breaking. I moisture once a day. I shampoo once a week and cw twice a week. I deep condition 2-3 times a week. The left side in the back has broke off a lot due 2 me rubbing my fingers in that area. I am going to get braids in a few day so this will help keep my hands out my hair.
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Are you using any protein?
 
I am so discouraged right now! My relaxed ends looks terrible compared to my stronger, texturized hair. I washed, twisted my hair, and then did a cool blow dry after my hair was like 75% dry. When I stretched the back of my hair out for a length check, I was soooo upset that I was going to get a pair of scissors and go to town. I JUST made APl and I am sad to feel that it may be time to say good bye. Plus, dealing with three textures is a headache. I hanging in though. Hanging in.
 
Just dropping a line to say stay in the game ladies. And if you dont feel like dealing with your hair then put it up out of the way. After your over the 6 yo 9 month hump things get muc easier. HHG
 
Kiffany said:
Just dropping a line to say stay in the game ladies. And if you dont feel like dealing with your hair then put it up out of the way. After your over the 6 yo 9 month hump things get muc easier. HHG
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thanks for the encouragement. That is exactly why I put in braids so I wouldn't have to fool with my hair but to do the lil simple things
 
I am wondering if I should even transition. I am so frustrated with my hair. I can't braid and I can barely do a twistout. I am wondering if I will be able to style my hair when its natural. When I had a relaxer I just wore my hair in the same style unless I went to the salon. I am so hair-helpless!
 
FlightsWifey said:
I am wondering if I should even transition. I am so frustrated with my hair. I can't braid and I can barely do a twistout. I am wondering if I will be able to style my hair when its natural. When I had a relaxer I just wore my hair in the same style unless I went to the salon. I am so hair-helpless!
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have you tried, braidouts and bantu knot outs?
 
I am having a hard time contemplating whether to get a trim, or to just wait until I get to my goal length then maintain that length by getting trims.

I didn't start off with a healthy trimmed slate like alot of you all have :sad: so all my progress is attached to shabby ends. I feel so selfconscious posting progress pics. They don't look so good :nono:
 
I think a lot of us are going through the critical point at the same; i'm sorry it's a stressful ordeal for some of us. Hopefully we can hang in there and get through it. Protective styling (weaves and wigs) may be a good option to avoid dealing with the hassle of the hair.

OT: can someone tell me about steaming please. i know nothing about it but I've been reading several posts where it recommended even more than sitting under the dryer (for your DCing)
 
Nerd. said:
I am having a hard time contemplating whether to get a trim, or to just wait until I get to my goal length then maintain that length by getting trims.

I didn't start off with a healthy trimmed slate like alot of you all have :sad: so all my progress is attached to shabby ends. I feel so selfconscious posting progress pics. They don't look so good :nono:
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I have raggedy ends too. I wear my hair up 95% of the time anyway. I am able to camoflague(sp?) them pretty well when I do wear braidouts, twistouts, or flexirod sets. They need to be cut but I don't trust anyone to cut my hair so I'm kinda at a standstill.

Smiley79 said:
I think a lot of us are going through the critical point at the same; i'm sorry it's a stressful ordeal for some of us. Hopefully we can hang in there and get through it. Protective styling (weaves and wigs) may be a good option to avoid dealing with the hassle of the hair.

OT: can someone tell me about steaming please. i know nothing about it but I've been reading several posts where it recommended even more than sitting under the dryer (for your DCing)
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I've been steaming since April. I love it and my hair loves it. Your products work better and you get more penetration with steaming.
 
Smiley79 said:
Please explain exactly how do you steam? Sorry, Im real clueless about it. Thx. :)
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I have a steamer so I put the water in and sit up under it. So really no different than using a dryer except for the water. I use distilled water. No plastic cap. I tie cotton coil (you can get this from any BSS) around my hairline to catch the drippies.
 
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