Transitioning without BC'ing Support Thread

I've been using SheaMoisture's Curl & Shine shampoo ever since their deep cleansing poo was reformulated. Curl & Shine isn't drying to me, but I always dilute my shampoos before using them on my hair. I think that makes a difference.
 
PlainJane said:
What are you ladies favorite gentle shampoos? I have a few sulfate free shampoos (CON, Keracare, etc) and they are still very drying.
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I know what you mean. My hair seems to HATE shampoos. The only one that I have found to be half-way decent is the Shea Moisture Manuka Honey Shampoo. Still looking for an HG though.
 
EnExitStageLeft said:
@AgeinATL Is sulfate a issue? If not, try the design essentials honey creme moisture retention shampoo. It detangles like the old school CON poo without the buildup. I freaking love it. This and the redken cleansing cream poo have been my go to's.
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@EnExitStageLeft - you had me at "detangles like the old school CON". Been looking for a replacement for that shampoo for YEARS. It looks like Ulta is having a sale on DE, so I will check it out. Thanks for the suggestion!!
 
I am almost 43 weeks post and I feel like my growth rate has slowed down. Before jumping to conclusions, I will measure again and go from there.
 
@flyygirlll2 Visually my ng looks about the same as it did months ago when someone asked me to measure my ng. I had like 3" at 6 months post which puts me at 1/2" per month. I haven't bothered to measure again since then because I don't pay much attention to how much ng I have until someone brings it up. The topic came up again and when I looked, it just visually looks about the same as before.
 
divachyk said:
@flyygirlll2 Visually my ng looks about the same as it did months ago when someone asked me to measure my ng. I had like 3" at 6 months post which puts me at 1/2" per month. I haven't bothered to measure again since then because I don't pay much attention to how much ng I have until someone brings it up. The topic came up again and when I looked, it just visually looks about the same as before.
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It's probably shrinkage! 43 weeks! Wow!
 
EnExitStageLeft said:
I made 2 years post on the 26th of April. I was cool with my hair length at first but I'm getting the bun itch again. I can't wait until my natural hair is BSL or longer. My buns are going to slay...baby edges and all :lick:.

Until then, my wigs and I are going to be besties!
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I'm in Twa club now and im excited about getting a couple of inches! Lol
 
PlainJane said:
What are you ladies favorite gentle shampoos? I have a few sulfate free shampoos (CON, Keracare, etc) and they are still very drying.
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The two you listed are my go to shampoos (the CON with Argon not the sunflower one). If I use anything else I always have to do the last lather with one of those to get slip back. I'm going to try the Design Essentials that was suggested up thread but I really wish CON would stop messing around and sell the Argon shampoo in the big bottles. When was the last time you clarified? The only time CON didn't work for me I needed to get some gunk off - once I clarified I was good.

divachyk said:
@flyygirlll2 Visually my ng looks about the same as it did months ago when someone asked me to measure my ng. I had like 3" at 6 months post which puts me at 1/2" per month. I haven't bothered to measure again since then because I don't pay much attention to how much ng I have until someone brings it up. The topic came up again and when I looked, it just visually looks about the same as before.
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I felt like that also up until a few weeks ago but now it seems as if my hair is moving again. I think my shrinkage has something to do with why it doesn't "look" longer to me but I definitely see the difference since my mini chop. I did rough cut up to APL with my hair straight not realizing until my next wash that in the back it was almost all new hair. I thought I had more space between my relaxed hair and the new growth. Don't despair yet your shrinkage may be fooling you.
 
divachyk said:
Probably so @shortdub78 - how's everything?
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The SO is suppose to like me up today or tomorrow! I hope he comes through and does a good job! It will save me some cash and time! I forgot about having to go to the barber shop every two weeks! I used some setting wrap foam lotion for curl definition. My hair was not hard and crunchy, but it didn't give me the shine I get from using gel.
 
Suave almond and Shea butter shampoo is really good! It gets my hair clean and doesn't strip! Cheap and effective! My other favorite shampoo is mizani milk bath or silk bath? It is a low sulfate. It feels like a lotion, but lathers/foams. It cleans well!
 
EnExitStageLeft said:
@shortdub78 YOU BIG CHOPPED?!!!!!!!:yay:

Congrats luv!! What made you do it?
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I used silk elements naturally silk cowash conditioner and it tangled and knotted my hair up so bad! I couldn't even untangle without hair breaking off. I got the scissors and started cutting the front so there would be no turning back! It felt good after getting rid of that hair! I felt free. I was trying my best to transition and hang on to the length, but it was stressing me and I hated wearing wigs to look decent! Now I can be myself again! Not hating on wigs, but I started to feel like it wasn't just a fun option anymore.

Now I just wash and go! I'm going to keep my hair in a style and just gradually grow it out. I'm not about length at the moment either.
 
EnExitStageLeft said:
@shortdub78

isnt it freeing? i felt so right after bc'ing. im not saying i would never relax agan, but as of right now i dont see it happening.
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It does! I've had it shorter than this and every time, I just felt a great release! Yeah, I'm not making any promises about staying away from relaxers. I will just do whatever I feel at the moment.
 
77 weeks (18 months on the 25th).

Having a crappy hair day. Did a twist out but as soon as I stepped outside my new hair said HUMIDITY!! and by the time I got home I had a bush on my head with smattering of scraggly relaxed ends all over. Its not even that hot outside. I slicked it into a big ole top puff but I'm having flash backs to elementary school and why I begged to get a relaxer in the first place. At this point I don't want one but my hair is high maintenance and I ain't got time for her shenanigans right now. I keep putting off getting braids or twists but I need to get on it ASAP.
 
18 months post as of a few days ago and still hanging on to a good portion of my relaxed ends.

Nape is almost natural (1-3 inches left). Crown and temples have 4-7 inches left.
In the next few weeks I plan to try installing faux locs (using Nap85's method) for a new do and a small break.
 
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