Transitioning without BC'ing Support Thread

Oops. I stayed away too long. Lol. Nice to hear we have a 3 year transitioner in here. That journey is a tough one. I think preparation is key. You need to set aside time to manage your hair in order to maintain health and you need your products and tools to be on standby. I know many who swear by preparing the hair from the night before.

This journey is not for the faint as someone posted in here.

Post chop chop I miss my long hair but hair grows and I know it will look foxier curly! I have had days where I get frustrated with styling. I'm back on my co wash and have been abusing the gel which may not be good but it helps. I like when I don't have to style my hair during the week. It makes life seem easier. And reduces on frustration.

I'd tell everyone transition for as long as you can until you feel the length is manageable. If you feel frustrated or the urge, take a deep breath, relax put that hair away for a while if its in the morning or try a twist/braid out. I know if my natural hair was longer my jumbo twists would be the style of choice 90% of the time cause they are stylish and quick to install.
 
I prep my hair at night too. I always wear it in a braidout ponytail. Every night I put two braids in my ponytail and roll them up on perm rods. In the morning I smooth the front and tie it down with a scarf. If I slept in a scarf I probably wouldn't have to do anything in the morning except take the braids out. As long as I wear this style I feel like I could transition forever.
 
divachyk said:
@halfindian, preparing my hair the night before really helps me stay sane and get out the house on time. It always minimizes frizzy hair. Having my hair under a scarf all night makes it lay flatter. There is a difference in the appearance of my hair when I do it in the morning vs. at night.
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Very true. Scarfing helps the hair lay better. There is even a difference when you scarf down flat twists.
 
GettingKinky said:
I prep my hair at night too. I always wear it in a braidout ponytail. Every night I put two braids in my ponytail and roll them up on perm rods. In the morning I smooth the front and tie it down with a scarf. If I slept in a scarf I probably wouldn't have to do anything in the morning except take the braids out. As long as I wear this style I feel like I could transition forever.
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You people who have this long term transition thing down on lock :clap:
 
IDareT'sHair said:
@Babysaffy
You can do it. I never thought I'd ever "transition" back to natural. I've been relaxed since 16.

I had no intentions of transitioning, but for the health of my hair, I had to make a decision.

This has been an interesting journey and I feel like I started all over again from when I first joined LHCF as a relaxed head.

I agree with most, it's something I wouldn't want to do twice.

We're ALL here for you.
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Aww thank you! :)
Thank you all for your encouragement. I need to learn how to do mentions lol
 
Some random pictures I've taken lately.
One is on wash day, hair full of leave in just before I seal and twist.
The other is while unraveling twists and finger detangling in the car on the way home from work.

This transition has been a journey. Not much left but I'm still resigned to let those last pieces of relaxed hair be.
 

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Cut a few more ends off. Also finger detangled while applying conditioner. Since I washed and cowashed this week, not as much hair. I didn't think I would cut more hair off, but I'm just tired of the ends. This should suffice for a while.

I had my husband see if both sections roughly ear area to nape were even after cutting and do a faux length check. My nape is the most natural area (smallest amount of relaxed ends with practically none).

My crown is collarbone length, but considering in 2011, when it is was at nothing and has been struggling to grow, since transitioning, it's growing in nicely and strong. Just slow. I can deal with slow as long as it isn't breaking.
 

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Saludable84 said:
Cut a few more ends off. Also finger detangled while applying conditioner. Since I washed and cowashed this week, not as much hair. I didn't think I would cut more hair off, but I'm just tired of the ends. This should suffice for a while.
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I know what you mean.
When I snipped a few weeks ago, besides the SSKs, I was just ready for a trim. Now that they're off, I'm content...for now :look:
 
Just when I thought yea I'm ready to pack up ease and PS I find my hair overwhelming. Now Learning products play a huge role. I bought beautiful textures defining curl custard that left both my hair and my daughter's hair flaky despite doing LCO. I'm not even sure I want to keep using it. All my ears had glue like flaking bits. Products are very important. Hoping to see if my hair can French twist. Also on the radar is revisting my banana clip.
 
I sized up my natural hair this weekend and I'm at a point where I could cut the relaxed ends and have enough for a puff, I think. As much as I don't want to give up the little length I have left, I'm seriously tired of transitioning. Maybe the moment will pass soon but I've been feeling this way for a while.
 
@divachyk you have to do what will make you happy. I know that if I couldn't bun, I wouldn't be able to be as hair lazy as I like to be. But if transitioning is bringing you down, and you'd be happy with a puff, go for it.
 
@divachyk

Do whatever makes you happy :D

I completely understand that feeling of being over it. If you feel that you're at a good point then do what's best for you. This is your journey, you travel it as you see fit.
 
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