Transitioning without BC'ing Support Thread

[rileypak]

@flyygirlll2

 

[halfindian]

Sweet @flyygirlll2

 

[halfindian]

Tried a thing. Lol Lol. Considering braid extensions for the first time in my entire life!! I've never had them. I tried weave my first transition but kept it for a few days. It was frustrating. I'm really worried about taking care of the hair under the braids.

 

[Beamodel]

@rileypak @divachyk @Beamodel @IDareT'sHair I just finished washing my hair and decided to do a length check. I'm 18 months post and my nape is pretty much natural.
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That is some great progress @flyygirlll2

Your hair looks beautiful

 

[halfindian]

@flyygirlll2 Shrinkage like crazie. Your hair is just gorgeous

 

[flyygirlll2]

Thank You @Beamodel And @halfindian I''m really tempted to cut it like for real. The detangling sessions are getting to me.

 

[halfindian]

Girl I would have to restrain myself if I were you too. Your natural hair is tempting! Lol. You can do it!!! Hang in there till you're ready

 

[GettingKinky]

@halfindian I like your bun. It looks so luscious.

@flyygirlll2 your hair grows fast!!

 

[divachyk]

@halfindian @flyygirlll2, yes, ladies, yes!!! Looking great!

 

[greenandchic]

I am officially a year post. I thought it would would would be harder but washing/co-washing twice a week seems to be my sweet spot for my hair. I probably should do a light dusting later this week...

 

[halfindian]

Congratulations @greenandchic. Great progress!!!!!!

 

[halfindian]

Temptations!!!!!! I stayed there and felt an urge to chop it off. Oh my. Started watching short puffs. Will this be a constant thing now that I have passed 1 year? I hope not. Sigh.

 

[divachyk]

Loving it @greenandchic

 

[divachyk]

Ladies, I did a meet and greet with a new stylist today. I found her through a natural hair coworker who spoke highly of her stylist. I asked her several questions while she inspected my hair without seeming like a know it all. She said she does not double book and asked me to set aside at least 4 hours for my appointment as she goes slow and takes her time. I'm down for it as long as I'm not getting man handled in my head. More to come after I have my actual hair appointment. I'm considering wash, flat iron and about a 3 inch hair cut. Notice I said considering. Yall know I'm always non committal.

@IDareT'sHair, @rileypak, @flyygirlll2, @greenandchic, @Beamodel

 

[rileypak]

A little snippet I accidentally left out of my twists yesterday (and didn't realize until this morning when I went to make my bun ). Here's the little coily

 

[flyygirlll2]

@halfindian Girl, I fight the urge to cut it all the time lol. I'm trying to hold off until sometime next year if possible.

@divachyk Sounds exciting! I wish I could find a healthy hair minded stylist that was located near me. Please let us know how it goes.

@rileypak Cute coils

 

[divachyk]

Caaaauuute coily @rileypak

I'm tired of my back tensing up every time I do my hair. Plus, I know my ends were damaged before the transition. I'm certain they are even worse now. I hope this stylist doesn't disappoint but ahem, I tend to find fault with every.single.stylist! @flyygirlll2

 

[halfindian]

@flyygirlll2 Fought it. I'm calm now. Until... Lol. I too would like to wait till next year or year after.

@divachyk How lucky are you. Hope all goes well. Do post pics and your review we'll all be waiting. Lol @ noncommittal.

@rileypak Springy andhealthy looking curl. Twirled it and felt it up didn't you. Bad girl. Lol

 

[divachyk]

I will do @halfindian

 

[halfindian]

So my edges have grown back much since the last time. I cannot identify what helped. I have stopped ponytailing in the shower. I also style my hair loose allowing my curls to wave up. The edges will grow back but I think the main goal is to prevent more breakage.

Forgot to add style idea. Bun done with stocking.

 

[flyygirlll2]

@halfindian Good progress with your edges. Love the bun.

 

[rileypak]

@rileypak Springy andhealthy looking curl. Twirled it and felt it up didn't you. Bad girl. Lol

I did! It was too cute not to play with

Plus did a little impromptu length check with it (a smidge past APL)

 

[halfindian]

Thanks @flyygirlll2

Ha ha ha you couldn't resist. Lol. APL whoop whoop @rileypak

 

[flyygirlll2]

@rileypak Yay on being APL! I want to be BSL when I cut all this hair off, which I'm sure is not happening until next year.

 

[rileypak]

@rileypak Yay on being APL! I want to be BSL when I cut all this hair off, which I'm sure is not happening until next year.

I'm ranging from NL/CBL to APL when stretched at the moment. My "decided to go natural" anniversary is in a week or two. I *might* take the plunge and trim off the remaining few inches of relaxed ends and go ahead and get this natural hair all the way started. Haven't decided yet though...

 

[flyygirlll2]

@rileypak Girl, you have made it pretty far! I can't wait to be over 2 years post.

 

[halfindian]

Today I rocked dry, sticky, dirty, tangled hair in a stocking big afro bun. Like the one posted in the previous post. Got so many compliments. Even guys were like wow you look pretty. Lol lol lol lol lol. I was all blushing like thanks. Ladies asked me how I did my hair. One went as far as to ask me to do hers like that. Lol oh gosh.

I bought VO5 Strengthening pomegranate and Grapeseed shampoo and conditioner and a pack of hask henna n placenta super strength conditioner. Did a pre poo with the vo5 condish, then shampoo. Now sitting with the hask DC. Not sure what I plan to do with my hair after.

 

[EnExitStageLeft]

Hey Ladies,

I haven't been in the Haircare section in a minute and wanted to come and update you guys on my natural hair. I'm currently a year and 3 months post bug chop and I'm still LOVING IT! I wear wigs pretty much 99% of the time due to ease, but occasionally I will wear my hair out. I basically replaced bunning with wigging and honestly I love it more. I get the swang w/o the damage #win!

 

[flyygirlll2]

You and your hair are looking fabulous @EnExitStageLeft

 

[EnExitStageLeft]

You and your hair are looking fabulous @EnExitStageLeft

Thanks hun! How have you been? Oh and can we discuss that bun in your siggy?