Transitioning without BC'ing Support Thread
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havilland
Magical Mythical Princess
Really?? I thought I was lagging behind in the growth department. It will be interesting to see how huge my fro is by Dec. I will definitely continue to follow your progress since you're also natural now.
Your growth is phenomenal! Congrats on the chop. I'm loving these pics. Quite an accomplishment.
Hey All You New Naturals: Come hang out in the Flexible Natural thread! We would love your input. (Yeah...I'm up in here recruiting...y'all are alumni now.
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shyekiera
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Y'all are fabulous up in here! You're hair looks lush. Yummy color too! Congrats.
Girl I tried to take a wet pic bir my hair does super fast... it wasn't even stretched out
shyekiera
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Im gonna do another pic when I pic it out.. it dries and shrunk super fast
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Honey Bee
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Nowhere in my transition did I notice my relaxed hair stretching my natural hair. That may be true for those with long, dense, relaxed hair, or silkier natural textures, but it has not been my experience. My texlaxed hair was fine highly porous, and APL when I started my transition and my natural hair is too cottony to be weighed down by those little strands. 
(I can say this now since I have several 'test areas' where I've cut off whatever relaxed bits. They curl up just like the rest of it.)
(I can say this now since I have several 'test areas' where I've cut off whatever relaxed bits. They curl up just like the rest of it.)
CrysMelis
HairCare Enthusiast
91 Weeks y'all!!!!! Did my first trim in about 3-4 years and it felt soooo good. Didn't cut off much, but I definitely needed it. Will do a DC and magnetic set tonight. Curious to see how much better my sets are on trimmed hair. My hair sits better when my hair is trimmed. 
Evolving78
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yeah my natural texture coils up!Nowhere in my transition did I notice my relaxed hair stretching my natural hair. That may be true for those with long, dense, relaxed hair, or silkier natural textures, but it has not been my experience. My texlaxed hair was fine highly porous, and APL when I started my transition and my natural hair is too cottony to be weighed down by those little strands.
The relaxed ends don't stretch out nothing! That's why it's hard for me to stretch! I have two totally different textures going on and a distinctive line of demarcation.
Evolving78
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I can't believe it! I'm going to ride your coat tail through this! I'm going to get some braid removal spray, since it gives more slip than mane and tail detangler. I love mane and tail though! How is it going for you? Is it still smooth sailing?
bebezazueta
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Beautiful coils!
divachyk
Instagram: adaybyjay
shortdub78 love your coils. Yes, ride me girl.
I never thought about braid spray. Exactly how would you use it? Things are going really well. I can't take all the credit...wigs got me here and is keeping things in check. I now wash every 2 weeks and that's working much better. Plus, I have more patience and time to gently work with my hair with doing it every 2 weeks.Evolving78
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thank you! I may try to work my way up to 2 weeks! The braid removal spray is a detangler, but just more oily and doesn't dry like other detangler sprays. I used to use that to remove micro-braids and cornrows with extensions.shortdub78 love your coils. Yes, ride me girl.
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PlainJane
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I'm pretty sure my hair texture is changing at the roots. I'm not sure if it's because of "scab hair". I experienced scab hair early in my transition on the sides of my head, but that was several months ago. Or could it be that my natural hair is somehow damaged and that's why my new growth coming in feels softer and looser. I guess I'll just keep an eye on it.
Anyone else experience something similar late into their transition?
Anyone else experience something similar late into their transition?
Angelbean
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......Words cannot explain how good I feel.
I'M AU'NATURALE NOW!
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I had ALOT of relaxed ends left, so BC'in was a bit of a #Struggle but I'm happy I did it. I think I'm 4a/b now that my ends are gone and I LOVE IT!
Ladies if you're thinking of BC'in go ahead and chop. I did and its probably one the best decisions I've made in a really......REALLY long time.
I am late but congrats girl I have not been on lhcf in forever I missed soooo much lol
Evolving78
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I had to search the earth for this post! Congrats love! Lovely indeed!
TamaraShaniece
Ayurvedic Life
shortdub78
It does get better. I have tight coils as well. Stretching to 6 months was tough...but once your coils get to a certain length (maybe @ 9 months), the relaxed ends will stretch out the coils. And when your coils take in moisture from your products and catch the slip on wash days, maintaining your new growth will be effortless. I PROMISE
It does get better. I have tight coils as well. Stretching to 6 months was tough...but once your coils get to a certain length (maybe @ 9 months), the relaxed ends will stretch out the coils. And when your coils take in moisture from your products and catch the slip on wash days, maintaining your new growth will be effortless. I PROMISE
TamaraShaniece
Ayurvedic Life
Makes me wanna BC my hair. The hair behind my ear is short so any relaxed hair is far beyond shedded and my full curl pattern is visible.
Evolving78
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the new growth is real today! I'm only 7 weeks! I just detangled my hair from my cornrows with no problem! I'm thankful for that! I didn't even lose much hair! Today is wash day. I am going to slather on some coconut oil and let that sit for a spell, then wash and dc. Thank you for encouraging me! How often did you do protein treatments? What conditioners did you use that gave you the most slip? What hairstyles did you wear? How long was your hair when you started transitioning? Lol yeah I know! Just bare with me!
Evolving78
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the new growth is real today! I'm only 7 weeks! I just detangled my hair from my cornrows with no problem! I'm thankful for that! I didn't even lose much hair! Today is wash day. I am going to slather on some coconut oil and let that sit for a spell, then wash and dc. Thank you for encouraging me! How often did you do protein treatments? What conditioners did you use that gave you the most slip? What hairstyles did you wear? How long was your hair when you started transitioning? Lol yeah I know! Just bare with me!
divachyk
Instagram: adaybyjay
27 weeks post!!!
shortdub78, my new growth is getting easier to manage as the weeks go by. I still struggle to get the ng hydrated as good as relaxed ends but it's coming along
shortdub78, my new growth is getting easier to manage as the weeks go by. I still struggle to get the ng hydrated as good as relaxed ends but it's coming along
TamaraShaniece
Ayurvedic Life
I did protein treatments almost weekly the first 6 months (Motions CPR) because my relaxed ends are high porosity. Then I read that you should use products catered to your new growth. Out of my 16 month stretch so far, I discovered that Alikay Naturals Honey & Sage DC works for my hair 2.5 months ago. For almost 14 months, I had a lot of trial and error. At one point, I only did deep oil treatments before I shampoo'd. My last protein treatment was 8 months ago, I use 100% Pure Batana (Ojon Restorative Treatment) Oil prior to shampooing weekly.
The conditioners that gave me the most slip was Tresemme Naturals conditioner. It helped w/ the tangles but I problem I ran into, moist products that offered slip, gave me 0 moisture. I discovered what worked @ 4 months post didn't work @ 6 months post, and so on.
Products that gave me moisture and slip (that my hair still loves.
^African Black Soap {NattyNaturals.com}
^Dudu Osum Black Soap Shampoo {NattyNaturals.com}
^ACV Mist {NattyNaturals.com}
^Just Natural Leave In {Justnaturalskincare.com}
^ Farasue's Garden Ends Butter {farasuesgarden.com}
^Shea Moisture JBCO Setting Lotion
Believe, I've tried at least over 100+ products since my hair journey in 2007 and i think I finally got it. I was pregnant so I had no choice but to transition for 10 months.
I believe my hair was BSL when I started Oct 13, I cut it to APL Nov 14, and maybe an inch above that Dec 14. I had one little strand that made it to WL, really.... That's not healthy hair in my eyes, I let them raggedy ends go.
I mostly wear twists out in a banana clip. I did wear marley twist for 2 months to give my arms a break. Being pregnant and doing hair =
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Evolving78
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Thank you for the pics and useful information! I used my goat milk conditioner for protein. I applied it awhile in the shower and left it on a couple of minute. I had no problems detangling and I blow dried my hair on cool. I braided up most of my hair and gotta finish the last section. Next time I think I will do better with my parting. I started just using my finger to part instead of a comb. It doesn't both me too much, since I don't wear my cornrows out. Wearing this protective style is going to help me along. I don't have to worry about styling my hair.
Evolving78
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wow! Are you back to braiding/plaiting yet? Are you still using your spray? Ok what is going on here? Lol are you transitioning or what? Lol you got 9 years of new growth, you gotta be doing something! Lol I would love to make it that long! How is wash day for you? I gotta go read the blog! I've been so into getting supplies to make my Valentine's Day gifts, that I haven't been reading much on hair.
ScorpioLove
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73 weeks post
I'm in a weave right now and I think I will continue for the rest of the year. I have 7-8 inches of ng and I really hope I can get 6 more by December.
I'm in a weave right now and I think I will continue for the rest of the year. I have 7-8 inches of ng and I really hope I can get 6 more by December.
divachyk
Instagram: adaybyjay
shortdub78
What gifts are you making? I need to become more crafty.
I have been wearing wigs non-stop for the most part. I decided to wear my hair out this week since the weather warmed up some. It's styled in loose updos. I will return to wigs next week because temps are predicted to drop again.
I just ran out of APB LI spray and I'm almost out of Oyin J&B. Those have been my go-to so I'm on the hunt for a replacement. But yes, still spraying when in braids.
Not transitioning. It's cold out, wigs are working, my hair is thriving, so I'm continuing the stretch. I do ok with stretching when my hair is put away. Wearing my hair down this week is challenging and is making me realize that if I don't hide under wigs, I'll def relax sooner than later.
Wash days are long but ok. I wash ever 2 weeks now.
How's things for you?
Mjon912
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Hey Ladies... Happy New Year!!!! I was in and out of this thread all 2014 but I can finally say I'm Natural!!! I am so happy I stuck it out although it was difficult, I began transitioning when I got pregnant with my youngest who is now 19months and continued on with a newborn, while buying house/moving, working from home, as a stay at home mommy. It was brutal and I wanted to give up so many times but I am so proud that I didn't! If I can do it yall can do it as well so good luck ladies, I'm going to keep lurking this thread because I love all the words of encouragement you all give each other! Happy Hair Growing!!!
pearlific1
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I did. Once the relaxed hair broke completely off, I lightly trimmed my natural hair and never had any trouble out of it moving forward.
Brwnbeauti
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8 months strong!
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