Transitioning without BC'ing Support Thread

[sharifeh]

Cattypus1 are you still using chi enviro? How many times did you do it?

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[EnExitStageLeft]

I was watching this vid: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qTNJU2bqmgU

I seriously had a 10 minute conversation about BC'in this weekend when I wash.

But I have a goal to make. The struggle is becoming seriously real though .

 

[divachyk]

I was watching this vid: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qTNJU2bqmgU I seriously had a 10 minute conversation about BC'in this weekend when I wash. But I have a goal to make. The struggle is becoming seriously real though .

You need to consult with me first before BCing...EnExitStageLeft I'mma talk you off that ledge so you can keep with your goal.

 

[PlainJane]

i had kind of a lot of breakage yesterday and lately. it was fine until now... im 1 year post. What is going on?? should i do a hard protein treatment? i still have relaxed ends. maymbe the démarcation line is getting fragile??

I'm having the same issue. I'm not sure wether to try moisture or protein. I'm trying to hide my hair now because the breakage seems mostly mechanical. My SO has even suggested I BC but I don't think he realizes what kind of shrinkage I'm dealing with.

 

[havilland]

i had kind of a lot of breakage yesterday and lately. it was fine until now... im 1 year post. What is going on?? should i do a hard protein treatment? i still have relaxed ends. maymbe the démarcation line is getting fragile??

When was your last trim?

When was your last deep condition?

How often do you feel condition?

Have you used heat lately?

Do you Moisturize daily?

Do you wear your hair up or down?

What are your staple products?

Maybe I can help.....

 

[Cattypus1]

Cattypus1 are you still using chi enviro? How many times did you do it? Sent from my iPhone using LHCF

I did it two or three times I think before I BC-ed. I am not currently using CHI. The first time I had it professionally done and the other times I did it myself.

 

[whosthatgurl]

Soooo, I'm close to the end... and I have heat damage from my leave outs (when I wear weaves). AUUUUGH!. I used to wear a closure all of the time, until it literally died. (I couldn't revive it), and now I have a problem section of hair. Right now, it's soaking in conditioner.. but is there anything that I can do? I don't want pretty coils everywhere else, and scarecrow hair in the front. I've worked so hard

 

[KiWiStyle]

I'm on my phone. I am not sure why my post is not showing.

But anyways I BC'ed yesterday. I don't regret it. Now i just need to figure out how to style my twa and bring out my curls/coils.

Congratulations on your BC and a new beginning!

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[bestblackgirl]

This was my hair literally minutes after I BC. I transitioned for 38 weeks

 

[Coilystep]

This was my hair literally minutes after I BC. I transitioned for 38 weeks

congratulations looks good. How has it been for you so far. Hope you're enjoying it.

 

[havilland]

Soooo, I'm close to the end... and I have heat damage from my leave outs (when I wear weaves). AUUUUGH!. I used to wear a closure all of the time, until it literally died. (I couldn't revive it), and now I have a problem section of hair. Right now, it's soaking in conditioner.. but is there anything that I can do? I don't want pretty coils everywhere else, and scarecrow hair in the front. I've worked so hard

First, do a hard protein treatment. Then weekly Continue to alternate moisturizing deep conditioning with light protein treatments. You may be able to revive your curls.

 

[havilland]

This was my hair literally minutes after I BC. I transitioned for 38 weeks

So cute! Congrats!!! Have fun with your new hair!

 

[PlainJane]

My "kitchen" wasn't cooperating so I cut it off. It looks so much better. Now I can wear my hair up without worrying.

 

[Cherry89]

1 year and 3 months relaxer free!!!

 

[Guinan]

I'm on my phone. I am not sure why my post is not showing.

But anyways I BC'ed yesterday. I don't regret it. Now i just need to figure out how to style my twa and bring out my curls/coils.

Congrats on the BC!! Have you looked into the MHM (Max hydration method)? It really helped me bring out my curls/coils. Knowing your porosity is sooo important.

There is a MHM thread called "MHM Hangout"

 

[GettingKinky]

Congrats bestblackgirl

Cherry89- you and your hair are super cute.

 

[almond eyes]

1 year and 3 months relaxer free!!!

Wow, beautiful!!!!!!!

Best,
Almond Eyes

 

[Cherry89]

Thanks guys! It's been quite a journey. Did not even expect to transition, it sorta just happen. and I'm learning my hair more and more. I'm 25 I've had a perm since 7 to 8 years old and with two failed attempts to go natural.... This is the longest I've gone without a perm ...Could never pass 6 months, lol.

 

[sharifeh]

Cherry89

Are you completely natural now or still transitioning?

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[Cherry89]

I am still transitioning probably have around 6 to 7 inches of new growth.

 

[naija24]

Love both their color and fros!! How many inches do you think either of their Afros have?

 

[almond eyes]

Love both their color and fros!! How many inches do you think either of their Afros have?


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I can't necessarily tell the inches but if they did a complete big chop I would say that the first woman is about a year and a bit into her journey and the second woman looks like two years.

The first woman looks like about six inches

The second woman looks like about 8 to 12 inches.

Best,
Almond Eyes

 

[trclemons]

Well, my transitioning journey is over after 2 years. I was anxious about wearing my short hair in public, but this afternoon, I sported my twa to my niece's game. I like it but I'm still craving more length, so I will continue with protective styling.

Here are a few photos.

 

[Coilystep]

Well, my transitioning journey is over after 2 years. I was anxious about wearing my short hair in public, but this afternoon, I sported my twa to my niece's game. I like it but I'm still craving more length, so I will continue with protective styling. Here are a few photos.

Very nice not a a TWA though

 

[trclemons]

stephanie75miller. Thank you. I guess I see it differently because it is such a big jump from my permed days in the attached pics.

 

[Coilystep]

stephanie75miller. Thank you. I guess I see it differently because it is such a big jump from my permed days in the attached pics.

I miss my length but I'm enjoying this stage as well. I BC'd in August and my hair has grown a lot already. I ps'd for the majority of my 15 month transition. I really don't like ps'ing. I enjoy my loose hair to much. So I am in love with wash n goes and with me having to deal with my hair everyday has really taught me a lot so far. I think it I would continue to hide my hair I wouldn't learn what to do with my hair once I felt it was sufficiently long enough.

 

[trclemons]

I miss my length but I'm enjoying this stage as well. I BC'd in August and my hair has grown a lot already. I ps'd for the majority of my 15 month transition. I really don't like ps'ing. I enjoy my loose hair to much. So I am in love with wash n goes and with me having to deal with my hair everyday has really taught me a lot so far. I think it I would continue to hide my hair I wouldn't learn what to do with my hair once I felt it was sufficiently long enough.

Good point. I may need to rethink my plans.

 

[EnExitStageLeft]

welp! This just happened.



Looks like I wont be making WL anytime soon.

4 inches down. 3-5 more to go .

 

[xu93texas]

welp! This just happened. Looks like I wont be making WL anytime soon. 4 inches down. 3-5 more to go .

Omg! Are you doing a mini chop?

 

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xu93texas

I'll most like be above APL before the night is over.