Transitioning without BC'ing Support Thread

9 months later and I'm still transitioning. At the 7th month mark, it started to get real (with the new growth) but things are still doing well. I live in twist/braid outs to smooth it all out. I still wash 2x per week and my hair is doing way better than the wash once or bi-weekly schedule I was once on.

I need to do a slight trim - I may do that tonight.
 
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This is how I've been styling from last Sunday. I am in love. I shower detangle and put hair into a ponytail in the shower. When I step out I moisturise front of ponytail, ends of ponytail then I remove the ponytail holder (still holding hair in ponytail with my hands) to moisturise where it rests. I've been trying the L.O.C (liquid.oil.cream) method. Use my bun ring made with old socks. Wrap the hair around it then tuck it under. After I just open and put a tighter ponytail over it to hold it in place (no making rounds).
 
I always talk reckless on wash day b/c the relaxed hair works my nerves greatly. I've been contemplating chopping a section and have chickened out every time. I went through with it today and immediately felt sick to my stomach and regretted doing it. Clearly I'm not ready.
 
divachyk said:
@GettingKinky
Factor I'm dramatic...only like an inch or so in width but it felt bigger than that. My section is roughly neck length.
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Got it. I've done that at least 3 times in the last year. I can never find them again because they get buried in the rest of my hair. Even when I got my hair flat ironed my stylist couldn't find it. I consider it a good way to satisfy my curiousity.
 
GettingKinky said:
Got it. I've done that at least 3 times in the last year. I can never find them again because they get buried in the rest of my hair. Even when I got my hair flat ironed my stylist couldn't find it. I consider it a good way to satisfy my curiousity.
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That's true @GettingKinky. I think it was shock at first which led to regret. The reactions of friends and family didn't help. I've since calmed down about it since talking to a few curl friends. On the bright side, I can play with that section and see what it's capable of doing. I purposely chopped one of the most problematic sections to experience the worst possible scenario.
 
divachyk said:
That's true @GettingKinky. I think it was shock at first which led to regret. The reactions of friends and family didn't help. I've since calmed down about it since talking to a few curl friends. On the bright side, I can play with that section and see what it's capable of doing. I purposely chopped one of the most problematic sections to experience the worst possible scenario.
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That's why I did a section in my crown. That's my worst behaving area. I just wish I could find it to play with.
 
@divachyk

I cut the top center in front of my crown a good while ago. About two or three inches wide.

It gave me a good gage on my 100% natural texture without relaxed hair hanging on too.
 
Thanks @MizAvalon for the encouragement.

So I've settled into a comfort zone. In my happy place. Bunning is keeping the hair woes away. It has been working beautifully. Moisturize with my leave in conditioner, putva few drops of Castor oil over, make sure I get the ends, ponytail, sock bun and secure with a tighter ponytail no rounds.
 
My wash/cowash every 3-4 day schedule is still working well. Last night, I coated my dry hair with Shea Moisture Manuka Honey & Mafura Oil Masque. I was going to use it as a pre-poo, shampoo and condition but decided to leave it on, rinse it out and just let that be my co-wash (it was getting late). My hair did well with just the DC/cowash. I may try that more often...

I wear my hair in loose buns and don't wrap the pony tail holder around more than just to hold my hair once before pinning the bun together. I found the constant wrapping of the holder, even once was putting too much pressure on the strands. I never pull my scalp. I use a heavy leave in to keep my edges together. My hair is always in a braid or twist out when I do it. Its a messy bun, but I make it work.
 
I really like when my hair is straight. Being a straight hair natural would be perfect except for my workouts. I can't chose my hair over working out. Maybe going natural is the wrong decision. I hate that I'm so indecisive about this transition.
 
@GettingKinky apparently Porsha from one of the real housewives shows rollersets and flat irons her roots every four days due to her workout schedule.

I just roller set and work out 2-6 times a week (depending on how lazy I feel) and even on the work out heavy weeks my hair looks fine. The roots look puffy, but I imagine if I had flat ironed them to begin with they would be less puffy.
 
toaster said:
@GettingKinky apparently Porsha from one of the real housewives shows rollersets and flat irons her roots every four days due to her workout schedule.

I just roller set and work out 2-6 times a week (depending on how lazy I feel) and even on the work out heavy weeks my hair looks fine. The roots look puffy, but I imagine if I had flat ironed them to begin with they would be less puffy.
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When I workout the length of my hair stays straight only the roots revert. But the roots get so puffy that it looks like I'm wearing a bad wig. If I could figure out a way to fix that I'd be set.
 
GettingKinky said:
When I workout the length of my hair stays straight only the roots revert. But the roots get so puffy that it looks like I'm wearing a bad wig. If I could figure out a way to fix that I'd be set.
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How are you wearing your hair in a workout? A top knot with a secure scarf that doesn't come off until after I've showered usually helps, but yes, the roots do revert.

I imagine it doesn't look that different than being 10-12 weeks post relaxer though.
 
GettingKinky said:
I really like when my hair is straight. Being a straight hair natural would be perfect except for my workouts. I can't chose my hair over working out. Maybe going natural is the wrong decision. I hate that I'm so indecisive about this transition.
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You *might* change your mind. I definitely did. I used to post in the straight hair natural threads asking for tips because I loved my straight hair. Now I only get the urge to straighten sometimes. I love the straight look but also started to fall in love with the volume and versatility of textured styles.
 
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