Transitioning without BC'ing Support Thread

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divachyk

To hide my band I made my part more slanted (hard left), her was just a slant. If you look closely you can see her parting too.

As for my ends. I double them around my bobby pin like this girl: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N3jLQzvfmmQ

Hope this helps !

 

[Evolving78]

MileHighDiva I used this tutorial as my guide: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LIDbU1WjR-M But I made my parting a bit more diagonal to hide the band of the half wig in the front. And thanks girl !

girl had her hair just like that in the store today.

 

[HappywithJC723]

I'm about 25 weeks post and I decided to try no manipulation this week. A comb hasn't touched my hair since Sunday. I've worn my hair in a bun under a drawstring puff. I took my hair down today to see how no manipulation worked for me. Big no no.....I had the biggest knot in the middle of my head. It took a lot of Mane n Tail detangler and carefree gold activator to save my hair. I will make sure I stick with my midweek detangling and moisturizing from now on...

 

[divachyk]

HappywithJC723, my hair is just like yours in that it can be perfectly detangled in the beginning yet it randomly tangles around itself even when its put away in a PS. I just think that's the weirdest thing.

 

[PlainJane]

I wish there was a YouTube video or something I could show SO that explains what "transitioning to natural" means. He doesn't even know what a perm/relaxer is smh.

In other news, I'm so tempted to cut my relaxed ends off of this one section so I can see what my natural hair really looks like. It's way too early to be getting scissor happy. I need at least one more year.

 

[Coilystep]

I wish there was a YouTube video or something I could show SO that explains what "transitioning to natural" means. He doesn't even know what a perm/relaxer is smh. In other news, I'm so tempted to cut my relaxed ends off of this one section so I can see what my natural hair really looks like. It's way too early to be getting scissor happy. I need at least one more year.

You may want to show him alexxxhes on YouTube. She is a long term transitioner and her hair is super long curly mostly with straight ends. I transitioned a little over a year I started cutting random pieces like around month 9. I was impatient to see what my natural hair looked like.

 

[HappywithJC723]

HappywithJC723, my hair is just like yours in that it can be perfectly detangled in the beginning yet it randomly tangles around itself even when its put away in a PS. I just think that's the weirdest thing.

I will never understand it! I didn't think I would have any problems since I was PSing but that knot was scary! Lol.

 

[Honey Bee]

In other news, I'm so tempted to cut my relaxed ends off of this one section so I can see what my natural hair really looks like. It's way too early to be getting scissor happy. I need at least one more year.

I've done some of that random cutting. I have a cluster of 'test curls' in the back-middle of my hear, between the crown and nape. I check it everyday. What am I checking FOR? I do not know, just checkin'.

 

[Brwnbeauti]

First attempt at an invisible part weave. My relaxed hair is a wreck right now, guess the beautician wasn't lying when she said I needed to start over.









The hair was like 28 bucks total, with needle and threat, Que. bohemian curl. It'll fluff and fuzzy as time goes by

 

[shyekiera]

First attempt at an invisible part weave. My relaxed hair is a wreck right now, guess the beautician wasn't lying when she said I needed to start over.

The hair was like 28 bucks total, with needle and threat, Que. bohemian curl. It'll fluff and fuzzy as time goes by

That's cute. . How many packs did u use

 

[Evolving78]

First attempt at an invisible part weave. My relaxed hair is a wreck right now, guess the beautician wasn't lying when she said I needed to start over. The hair was like 28 bucks total, with needle and threat, Que. bohemian curl. It'll fluff and fuzzy as time goes by

what's going on with your relaxed hair? Why did your beautician tell you to start over? Start over how and from what? I know I'm all in your business! Lol this is why I'm trying to get my hair back in order, so mine won't talk bad about me. Your hairstyle looks nice.

 

[Brwnbeauti]

what's going on with your relaxed hair? Why did your beautician tell you to start over? Start over how and from what? I know I'm all in your business! Lol this is why I'm trying to get my hair back in order, so mine won't talk bad about me. Your hairstyle looks nice.

In May she relaxed my hair and after- she said I had about 3 inches of hair that was not damaged, this was while she was flat ironing the life out of it. I didn't believe her, because if it was damaged, why would she be flat ironing? I thought she wantedme to come more of tern (likely some truth to that) Anyway, I was detangling yesterday and it looked raggedy at the ends-

My old beautician, I don't use her anymore, too much heat.

 

[Brwnbeauti]

That's cute. . How many packs did u use

Thanks, two

 

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I was playing in my natural hair today and I'm still madly in love. My curls seem to be growing a bit tighter and I'm LOVING IT!

However, I don't think I'll be big chopping April 2015. I'm trying my best to get to WL before I BC, lax'ed ends and all.

Once I get to WL, I make my BC date decision. For right now, I'm just trying my best to retain all the length that I can.

Wish me luck loves! I hope all is well with you guys .

 

[bebezazueta]

Still going strong at 58 weeks post. I've been trimming a lot this past year. I trimmed from WL to full BSL. So my relaxed ends are nice and blunt. I am already pass BSL and approaching MBL again.

I have 3 inches to go to get back to WL so hopefully my ends will hold up til then.

Looks like I may not end this transition until 2016 or 2017.

 

[Evolving78]

I'm just trying to hold on!

 

[tapioca_pudding]

So today marks my official start of transitioning... even though I haven't had a relaxer since like February. But I've been using heat weekly and upon inspecting my natural hair this weekend, I have a ton of heat damaged pieces. So I'm just going to start over with the hair that's growing out of my scalp starting today lol. It sucks to lose all those months but ah well. I looked at some BC vids yesterday to see if I felt ballsy but hell naw lol I'm not about that life anymore.

I'm hoping to go a year, so that right before my wedding next October I can BC and just get a sew in for the wedding so I won't have to worry about learning my texture again etc and I can just enjoy the wedding/honeymoon. I'm taking Hairfinity to see if that helps with growth, plus eating healthy and working out. Im excited to see how much growth I get in a year. I just have to figure out some styles that still look cute on the weekend other than flat ironing (during the week my hair is pinned up). Ive gotten some growth since I cut my hair into a bob, so I think I will try flexi rods or a braid out this weekend and see how that looks.

Im just rambling and getting these thoughts out my head......

 

[Nightingale]

I'm 14 months post relaxer and hanging in there. The last few months haven't been that eventful, but I did a few things.

I practiced the MHM for most of the summer and even though I liked it, I realized I need to be using a low manipulation regimen on my transitioning hair.

MHM introduced me to clay washing and I love it! I'll be incorporating clay into my routine from now on.

I also trimmed my hair a couple times, getting rid of splits and leaving my hair a bit longer than APL.

I'm still on track for a 2016 big chop.

 

[baddison]

Still hanging in there, too. I am 10months post this month, and it really feels great. I'm ps'ing myself to death, and i'm only seeing my hair on weekends for treatments and deep conditioning. this transition is going so well that I'm really considering simply transitioning "forever" while snipping away at the relaxed ends as I go. Eventually, I'm gonna look up and realize I'm completely natural and there are just no more relaxed ends left to trim away. Wow...that would be a really nice reality!!! wonder how many years before that actually takes place...LOL!!

 

[Evolving78]

I think I might like the Shea moisture shine and hold spray. I don't remember using this when I was natural. But I really like how it feels on my hair and new growth. I like how it sprays out too! I think I need to buy another bottle, since I could see me using this twice a day.

 

[Evolving78]

I am going to try this cowashing thing again. I got another cleansing conditioner. I also plan on doing a protein treatment with Ors. I have watching YouTube videos looking at different stretching and transitioning vids. I haven't found what I'm looking for. Anyway if the cowashing works, I will do that and switch off next wash with shampoo.

 

[Evolving78]

I am going to try this cowashing thing again. I got another cleansing conditioner. I also plan on doing a protein treatment with Ors. I have watching YouTube videos looking at different stretching and transitioning vids. I haven't found what I'm looking for. Anyway if the cowashing works, I will do that and switch off next wash with shampoo.

I decided I am going to start transitioning to texlaxed hair next month. Once I reach full APL in the back, I will maintain that for awhile to cut away the bone relaxed ends. And I liked the cleansing conditioner! I will buy two or three more for me and DD.

 

[Mische]

Glad everyone is hanging in there! As for me... yeah... it's almost THAT time. As a slow grower I don't have the inches I want, but I'm pretty set on big chopping the back half of my head next wash (nape and middle). My last wash I had a bit of a set back in that area and really only have about 2-3" of relaxed ends there anyway. I feel like I'll be losing progress/causing more damage if I continue to transition that back section. The front section is a different story and I still have upwards of 8" of relaxed ends in some areas. I swear I could transition forever if all the hair on my head behaved like the front.

I'm toying with the idea of continuing to transition the front half, but I may end up just going all the way. 26 months post with no protective styling has been a long journey. I originally wanted to make it 2 years before chopping... then that became 3 years... then recently that dwindled back down to 2.5... but maybe 2.25 is the sweet spot.

 

[coolsista-paris]

Glad everyone is hanging in there! As for me... yeah... it's almost THAT time. As a slow grower I don't have the inches I want, but I'm pretty set on big chopping the back half of my head next wash (nape and middle). My last wash I had a bit of a set back in that area and really only have about 2-3" of relaxed ends there anyway. I feel like I'll be losing progress/causing more damage if I continue to transition that back section. The front section is a different story and I still have upwards of 8" of relaxed ends in some areas. I swear I could transition forever if all the hair on my head behaved like the front. I'm toying with the idea of continuing to transition the front half, but I may end up just going all the way. 26 months post with no protective styling has been a long journey. I originally wanted to make it 2 years before chopping... then that became 3 years... then recently that dwindled back down to 2.5... but maybe 2.25 is the sweet spot.

wow! thats a real long transition. i hope i could hold on for long. il coming to 11 months post soon. without real protective styling. ( i always style my own hair and out)......

im not ready to wear short hair. i also will mostly be a straight natural i guess. so im holding on the longest possible.

 

[PlainJane]

Glad everyone is hanging in there! As for me... yeah... it's almost THAT time. As a slow grower I don't have the inches I want, but I'm pretty set on big chopping the back half of my head next wash (nape and middle). My last wash I had a bit of a set back in that area and really only have about 2-3" of relaxed ends there anyway. I feel like I'll be losing progress/causing more damage if I continue to transition that back section. The front section is a different story and I still have upwards of 8" of relaxed ends in some areas. I swear I could transition forever if all the hair on my head behaved like the front. I'm toying with the idea of continuing to transition the front half, but I may end up just going all the way. 26 months post with no protective styling has been a long journey. I originally wanted to make it 2 years before chopping... then that became 3 years... then recently that dwindled back down to 2.5... but maybe 2.25 is the sweet spot.

Wow 26 months! Please show us pics of your hair. I know what you mean about transitioning longer for the front and top half of your hair. I plan to do the same thing until it catches up with the length of the back.

 

[KiWiStyle]

I decided I am going to start transitioning to texlaxed hair next month. Once I reach full APL in the back, I will maintain that for awhile to cut away the bone relaxed ends. And I liked the cleansing conditioner! I will buy two or three more for me and DD.

shortdub78 glad you liked the CC, I love it too!! I have used carols daughter and As I Am and love AIA the most. Be sure to keep your texlaxed parts SUPER moisturized. I think you and I have similar hair type and I lost a lot of hair texlaxing but only because I got really hair lazy and stopped caring for it. Be sure to tell your stylist to watch for any signs of distress/breakage in the back where you can't see, mine didn't tell me the extent of the damage and by the time I found out my hair was gone in the middle.

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[KiWiStyle]

All of you ladies are doing so good with your transitions and for such a long time!! I'm just trying to get to 24 months, I'm currently only 14 weeks post. I'm keeping my hair in protective styles indefinitely (I like my hair up) and its doing great! I recently added Kanchom conditioner and silicon mix to my regimen and now I finally have smooth and shiny texlaxed hair! I have a plan to prevent product build up using these two products and to make sure moisture makes it into my strands. I don't think I'll be doing any cowashing mid week for now...instead I do a modified LOC method (LOCO) in between cleansing days then remove shed and tangles. SO FAR SO GOOD!

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[Evolving78]

shortdub78 glad you liked the CC, I love it too!! I have used carols daughter and As I Am and love AIA the most. Be sure to keep your texlaxed parts SUPER moisturized. I think you and I have similar hair type and I lost a lot of hair texlaxing but only because I got really hair lazy and stopped caring for it. Be sure to tell your stylist to watch for any signs of distress/breakage in the back where you can't see, mine didn't tell me the extent of the damage and by the time I found out my hair was gone in the middle. Sent from my SM-N900V using LHCF

oh no! Something else I gotta worry about! Lol you are making want to hold off for minute! I used herbal essence CC for colored hair in the pink bottle. See this is why I thought about transitioning to fully natural, then texlax. Still focusing on my jacked up crown area. The two textures are really hard to deal with. Most of it is natural hair, with relaxed ends hanging on for dear life. Glad those products worked out for you!

 

[PlainJane]

I'm not sure who told me upthread that wash days are easier the closer you get to a year, but thanks you were right!
My past few wash days have been super easy at 10 months post and I still don't need to wash in sections.
I tried Bantu knots on wet hair for the first time and my hair was completely stretched. I loved the results but I probably won't do this again unless I have at least 24 hours to let them dry. Even after sitting under the dryer and using the blow dryer, it took way too long to dry and still never fully dried.

 

[coolsista-paris]

I'm not sure who told me upthread that wash days are easier the closer you get to a year, but thanks you were right! My past few wash days have been super easy at 10 months post and I still don't need to wash in sections. I tried Bantu knots on wet hair for the first time and my hair was completely stretched. I loved the results but I probably won't do this again unless I have at least 24 hours to let them dry. Even after sitting under the dryer and using the blow dryer, it took way too long to dry and still never fully dried.

im 10 months post and decided to wash in sections today........ for the 1st time in 10 months transition: i had complications and lots of breakage , knots. i will continue to wash hair loose until i really need sections.

no more sections for a while