Transitioning without BC'ing Support Thread

This week was the first time I timed my workout break for right when I got my hair flat ironed. So now I know for sure that my hair doesn't revert except the first 1/2-1 inch. I've been out in high humidity and it does just fine. I think that covers one of my main worried about being natural. Now if I could just figure out how to exercise without sweating....
 
shasha8685 said:
Every day I wonder if I should BC and just wig it or wear braids until my hair gets to the length that I want it to be....I'm sick of dealing with the tangling....
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Get this!: Renpure Originals Brazilian Keratin Straightening Conditioner (no sodium chloride, sulfates, dyes, harsh salts, parabens, gluten)

This is the second time around that I am transitioning and it has been a godsend. I'm a 4b and the first time around I had to weave it up constantly just to manage and wash day with knots was horrendous. Now this is no magic potion,.. it doesn't really make your hair straight. It just makes it much more manageable on wash day with combing it out in the shower and then parting and plaiting for airdrying or blowdrying. I like to mix it with Aussie Moist 3 minute miracle conditioner, or renpure's moisturizing conditioner. Basically this takes the nappiness out of my crown but its still a thick mass if I did nothing with it. I'm 7.5 months post and i even air dried and straightened the next day without matting and tons of knots to deal with.

I personally am sick of styling cuz I can't get an all smooth or all full of body look. so I end up with poofy and stragly so I may just get some braids installed anywayz to help me through the worst times lol. I started to cornrow the front and then do two big cornrows in the back with added hair.
 
So I cut my hair off yesterday morning! Rolled out of bed, picked up a chunk of stupid straight hair, and chopped.

I've been contemplating it for a full year. Seriously for the past 3 months...wasn't as long as I wanted, but it's been in transition for 2.5 years, and the test chops I've done (hidden) felt so much nicer after...

The final straw came last week when I attempted to do a wash and go with Eco styler gel. The curly parts looked fabulous. Then there was 2-6" of frizz at the ends.

So I finally did it. I'm not used to it. I have not worn my natural hair since 8th grade. I e been bra strap-waist length text laxed for YEARS. my new goal is bra strap wash and gos.

Pic in red shirt is about two months ago, flat ironed. Next is wet w conditioner. Last is a half assed twist out I did as I cut.

Last edit: if you want to grow the relaxer out to wear curly, my biggest piece of advice is to STOP. USING. HEAT.

I truly had no idea how damaging it was. I always thought any damage I had was the relaxers fault. After I began transitioning I thought I could use Brazilian keratin treatments to smooth the way. All that did was leave me with a chunk of hair in the mid shaft that is BONE STRAIGHT. Si imagine, I see all these cute curlies, get excited, then after almost two years see this other texture growing out...I was so upset! Not at the texture, but because it's like I'm transitioning AGAIN before the initial transition was ever complete. I have now gotten my edges under control, but there was lots of breakage, tears, daily wondering if I should just relax.

That one week of straight hair wasn't worth it.

If I get tired of my natural hair I will do a thio relaxer by myself. I don't ever want such a huge difference between my natural new growth and straight hair again!
 

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Carmelella said:
Get this!: Renpure Originals Brazilian Keratin Straightening Conditioner (no sodium chloride, sulfates, dyes, harsh salts, parabens, gluten)

This is the second time around that I am transitioning and it has been a godsend. I'm a 4b and the first time around I had to weave it up constantly just to manage and wash day with knots was horrendous. Now this is no magic potion,.. it doesn't really make your hair straight. It just makes it much more manageable on wash day with combing it out in the shower and then parting and plaiting for airdrying or blowdrying. I like to mix it with Aussie Moist 3 minute miracle conditioner, or renpure's moisturizing conditioner. Basically this takes the nappiness out of my crown but its still a thick mass if I did nothing with it. I'm 7.5 months post and i even air dried and straightened the next day without matting and tons of knots to deal with.

I personally am sick of styling cuz I can't get an all smooth or all full of body look. so I end up with poofy and stragly so I may just get some braids installed anywayz to help me through the worst times lol. I started to cornrow the front and then do two big cornrows in the back with added hair.
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TY @Carmelella, I need to read up on this.

I'd love to hear other reviews if anyone has tried it.
 
winterinatl said:
So I cut my hair off yesterday morning! Rolled out of bed, picked up a chunk of stupid straight hair, and chopped.

I've been contemplating it for a full year. Seriously for the past 3 months...wasn't as long as I wanted, but it's been in transition for 2.5 years, and the test chops I've done (hidden) felt so much nicer after...

The final straw came last week when I attempted to do a wash and go with Eco styler gel. The curly parts looked fabulous. Then there was 2-6" of frizz at the ends.

So I finally did it. I'm not used to it. I have not worn my natural hair since 8th grade. I e been bra strap-waist length text laxed for YEARS. my new goal is bra strap wash and gos.

Pic in red shirt is about two months ago, flat ironed. Next is wet w conditioner. Last is a half assed twist out I did as I cut.

Last edit: if you want to grow the relaxer out to wear curly, my biggest piece of advice is to STOP. USING. HEAT.

I truly had no idea how damaging it was. I always thought any damage I had was the relaxers fault. After I began transitioning I thought I could use Brazilian keratin treatments to smooth the way. All that did was leave me with a chunk of hair in the mid shaft that is BONE STRAIGHT. Si imagine, I see all these cute curlies, get excited, then after almost two years see this other texture growing out...I was so upset! Not at the texture, but because it's like I'm transitioning AGAIN before the initial transition was ever complete. I have now gotten my edges under control, but there was lots of breakage, tears, daily wondering if I should just relax.

That one week of straight hair wasn't worth it.

If I get tired of my natural hair I will do a thio relaxer by myself. I don't ever want such a huge difference between my natural new growth and straight hair again!
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Congratulations on the cut! That is a lot of hair. But just think, now you'll have beautiful hair all the way to the ends. And, your hair growth and health will be so much better.
 
@winterinatl Congrats on your BC. Your hair is so long. I think 2.5 years may be my goal transition.

Anyone here experienced/experiencing excessive breakage or shedding of hair? This is my second time transitioning and chunks of hair came off around my hairline while I was taking down some cornrows. I went back through some pics of my first transition and noticed I went through something very similar first time too. I'll post pics of first time and second time soon.

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@halfindian Sorry to hear about that. Are the cornrows tight? Perhaps the cornrows is causing unnecessary tension on the hairline. I wear loose twists 99.9% of the time and pin them into a bun. I can't cornrow or flat twist to save my life so loose twist work best for me and there's no tension on the hairline.

Maybe try using castor oil to massage into your hairline. It has worked well for me.
 
@flyygirlll2 I don't think I do my cornrows tight. The people I comb always say it is not. But I'll still take the advice into consideration. May try to abstain from them altogether for a while. One thing i know I am guilty of is using rubber bands at the roots to keep my cornrows/flat twists/corn rolls from unravelling and that is normally so tight I can't sleep for days till I eventually burst them all. Lol lol lol. Post a pic of your twists bun. I'd love to see. I'll also give the castor oil a try.
 
halfindian said:
@winterinatl Congrats on your BC. Your hair is so long. I think 2.5 years may be my goal transition.

Anyone here experienced/experiencing excessive breakage or shedding of hair? This is my second time transitioning and chunks of hair came off around my hairline while I was taking down some cornrows. I went back through some pics of my first transition and noticed I went through something very similar first time too. I'll post pics of first time and second time soon.

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@halfindian , thanks. I did have breakage on my edges bc I had (have) heat damage that caused a huge texture difference between my edge new growth and the rest. Snap pop. Really frustrating.
 
divachyk said:
@GettingKinky looking good! I still have a ways to go before I experiment. I am thinking of cutting off about 2 or 3 inches for the new year. I never thought I'd be here and even considering going natural but my hair has become so much easier to work with. It's the relaxed hair that is working my nerves with tangling and snagging on itself.
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I was a bit sad to lose 2-3 inches of length but my hair is much less tangly after I had it cut.
 
rileypak said:
So here's the first pic of my hair texture I've taken in my transition...it's only been 25 months :lachen:

Hopefully it's clear enough. That's my hair, damp and fresh out of the t-shirt

I did a thing @divachyk @IDareT'sHair
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@rileypak How did I miss this texture pic? You hair looks great and 25 months is amazing. You and @GettingKinky are doing so great.

@halfindian, thank you so much for the compliment and gosh your hair is sleek and shiny!! Please give the deets what you used. My hair has a tendency to look dull.
 
GettingKinky said:
I let my hair air dry without stretching it and OMG I could barely even put it in a bun. I'm not sure if it's because it's 3 inches shorter or because the straight ends are gone, but I won't make that mistake again.
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@GettingKinky, you'll adapt in about a week or so. I always feel clumsy when trying to bun or updo my hair after a fresh cut. It feels too short to work with but in about week, I usually adjust to the new length and back to bunning like a pro.
 
divachyk said:
@GettingKinky, you'll adapt in about a week or so. I always feel clumsy when trying to bun or updo my hair after a fresh cut. It feels too short to work with but in about week, I usually adjust to the new length and back to bunning like a pro.
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Thanks. I hope the same is true for me. I mean 2-3 inches shouldn't matter that much, but it feels so different.

@halfindian I love your hairsperiments. Your hair looks great.
 
@divachyk for my sets I've been using motions foam wrap with African pride olive oil leave in condish. For the faux hawk I used a kiddy detangling pudding I'll get the full name when I get a chance.

Update!!! The kiddy product leave my hair feeling gummy compared to the olive oil leave in which feels moist and has slip. The detangling pudding also dries sticky and IMO makes detangling difficult. The leave in condish wins. I'll use pudding in my little one's hair till it is done and won't be buying it again.
 
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