FlawedBeauty
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i just decided to start doing the same thing but my reasoning is to fight my urge to cut. im trying to keep it straight for two weeks at a time so as only to use heat twice a month. i hope it works.
Transitioning without BC'ing Support Thread
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Arian
Loc'ing Up!
Yes, I am using two leave ins (Lacio Lacio & Rusk Smoother) and either a hair butter or pomade and airdrying (if I sit under dryer, maybe 30 mins of sitting under then let the rest airdry)...
FlawedBeauty
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maybe you can try coating each strand lightly w coconut oil before you roll and let it dry that way. take a piece of hair, coat it, then roll it up. that might help a lot.
ZkittyKurls
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hello ladies! i am currently 50 weeks post! i have a question concerning bantu knot outs...does anyone do them on wet hair or is it done one dry hair? and do you start with regular two-strand twists or single-strand twists? HHG
ChristmasCarol
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50 weeks down, 54 more to go. 
mrsjohnson75
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I bunned with Long Aid activator gel and I love it! My hair is very soft and moisturized! I added pics in my fotki 
Nope, you're not the only one. I'm hopeless at washing in sections. I too just wash the left and then the right side. I've tried two big twists, even with elastics at the ends to hold them but it all unravels whilst washing.
LaFemmeNaturelle
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I'm so indecisive! But I think I don't want to chop....ever....I want to TRY to maintain at MBL until I'm all natural.....my question is:
How important do you ladies think trimming is while transitioning? I'll be 23 weeks post Thursday and I haven't had a trim since my last relaxer. I also haven't used heat (I keep my hair in 4 braids during the week and wear braidouts on the weekend). But I've heard that trimming makes detangling easier? I also DON'T want to straighten until this fall. I don't mind dusting but can that be done on airdried hair even if my roots aren't straight?
Any suggestions? Thanks in advance!
Congrats Plat you are truly inspirational. I can't wait til I get to a yr post!
How important do you ladies think trimming is while transitioning? I'll be 23 weeks post Thursday and I haven't had a trim since my last relaxer. I also haven't used heat (I keep my hair in 4 braids during the week and wear braidouts on the weekend). But I've heard that trimming makes detangling easier? I also DON'T want to straighten until this fall. I don't mind dusting but can that be done on airdried hair even if my roots aren't straight?
Any suggestions? Thanks in advance!
Congrats Plat you are truly inspirational. I can't wait til I get to a yr post!
Alta Angel
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I personally feel that is easier to trim as you go while maintaining a certain length. My hair grows about 1/2 per month, so every three months I get a 1 1/2 inch trim so that I can maintain the same length while getting rid of those puny relaxed ends. I have been transitioning for over 11 months now, and this has worked for me! I guess the only downside is that, by having a series of "mini-chops", you never really experience the euphoria of the BC. I can live with that!
Bun Mistress
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I haven't trimmed since starting my transitioning. I'm not MBL but I'm just hitting BSB now. You will find as your hair grows out a few things you have to do to not loose your mind as your hair grows. But it's totally doable.
Computer Blue
It's only mountains and the sea
I believe in regular trims. The amount of the time someone can go without trimming varies from person to person. I recently went 6 months without a trim and I needed 1/4 inch off, but I try to trim every 3-4 months. Yeah I would say trimming makes detangling easier, in my case. I go to my stylist for trims.
FlawedBeauty
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hows everyone holdin up?????
my plan of keeping my hair straight two weeks at a time has failed. i had to wash after one week because my hair just felt gross to the touch to me.
im washed and straightened again but im not sure what i'm going to do because i definitely don't want to be puttin heat on my head every week, and i dont have the patience to try and rollerset. sigh...
my plan of keeping my hair straight two weeks at a time has failed. i had to wash after one week because my hair just felt gross to the touch to me.
im washed and straightened again but im not sure what i'm going to do because i definitely don't want to be puttin heat on my head every week, and i dont have the patience to try and rollerset. sigh...
beans4reezy
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I've done them on both. On wet hair (at least for me) it was a disaster. The curls were way too night, plus I did them overnight and they still weren't dry....it looked like I had been electrocuted.
On dry hair, it worked better.
I have a question. I'm transitioning but the relaxed damaged ends are breaking off. I don't mind it that much but my question is, is that damaging for the natural roots that are left behind? I'd assume that it doesn't have any effect but hey you guys know more than I do..
tryin2gromyown
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OK ladies, I may have missed this but I want to grow my natural hair and this is ALL new to me. I went to a beautician this weekend and she told me that because my curls were so tight and my hair was so dry that she recommended that I perm my hair!! I was highly disappointed at the pressure from her to perm my hair when I expressed my CLEAR concern on NOT wanting to perm anymore!! I really need some good ideas on products to use on my natural hair and regimens. I have NOT done the big chop and I am 3 1/2 months post and my lenth is just below my ears. PLEASE HELP!
ladysaraii
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Hey all.
So I am now 11 months post. woo hoo. And I will say that last week was the first time I've had a truly difficult week on my transition. My hair was so dry and wouldn't cooperate. It was funny, I could distinctly see that the relaxed ends were moisturized/oily, but not the natural hair.
I'm wondering if my growth spritz was drying out my hair. (rosemary tea + sage oil) I spray it on my scalp every night before moisturizing and sealing.
I clarified this weekend and my hair feels much better, so maybe it was just buildup. I'm going to be keeping an eye on it to see how goes.
So I am now 11 months post. woo hoo. And I will say that last week was the first time I've had a truly difficult week on my transition. My hair was so dry and wouldn't cooperate. It was funny, I could distinctly see that the relaxed ends were moisturized/oily, but not the natural hair.
I'm wondering if my growth spritz was drying out my hair. (rosemary tea + sage oil) I spray it on my scalp every night before moisturizing and sealing.
I clarified this weekend and my hair feels much better, so maybe it was just buildup. I'm going to be keeping an eye on it to see how goes.
blue_flower
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It's been 9 months since my last relaxer and I'm wondering if I should continue transitioning, get a touch up, or maybe cut off some more hair. I have 3c/4a hair- 3c up front and 4a in the back. The 4a hair coarse, thicker, and more coily. I discovered some hair breakage at the nape of my neck- 4 inch long tight curls. I'm wondering if I can handle being natural again or if I should just texturize occasionally. I'll try to hold out and decide what I'm going to do at the end of this month.
YaniraNaturally
WL-HL???
because I've been wondering that question for a long time too. Through rushing and a slight protein overload, a lot of my hair broke friday night. I broke my neck to finish doing my hair for no reason because a) it still looked bad and b) the party I was rushing to get to ended up being horrible 
Most importantly though, I felt guilty about abusing my hair just to go out. I've committed to treating my hair with more respect which I was doing good at until Friday night. But I DC'ed for a few hours Saturday night so I'm back on track.
Golden75
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I should really particpate/pop in here more often. I see so many of the same/issues questions I have. Blue Flower- you inspired me to pop in - I suscribed so I get the emails. I too have breakage in my toughtest area in the crown. And I wonder what to do everyday for the past few months. I wore weaves from Dec to April, but really missed my hair. This is my second week out, and I wear half wigs to day job, and a hat or bun it for the evening job/weekend job. I feel like I do not have the time to dedicate to this transition, but I am determined. I hope.
Bun Mistress
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I'm by no means a transition expert but I have been doing this for a while so I will give my two cents.
If you started out with damaged hair you have to be very careful with how you handle your hair. You should read the articles on breakage. Start with moisture and then protein if this breakage is bad and don't forget to do a clarifying treatment at the start of this to get rid of bluid uo which can cause breakage.
After you have done the above you may still have some breakage (depending on your two hair types) but it should have improved greatly. The next step is going to be ensuring that after you wash you 1. avoid tangles and 2. keep your hair and ends moistureized and happy to avoid SSK. This mostly involves keeping your hair from being loose all the time and a little oil on the ends.
So this is how I have done my "transition" for the last 15 months. If any one has anymore questions feel free to ask
nestlequik
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Hey LaFemmeNaturelle- have you tried Pantene R&N Conditioner? That's helped me along with Mane and Tale Detangler. If it weren't for those 2, I would have cut my hair off at the 8th week mark.
LaFemmeNaturelle
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Yeah I'm not quite sure what I was going through back then lol I really don't remember but I'll be 23 weeks post on Thursday and I'm fine as of now lol I will be trying a detangler though if it gets bad again
morehairplease
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posting to mark my spot and read later
Platinum
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I think you may want to trim the damaged ends. It may not affect the natural hair. But you may still want to trim away the damage because it may cause some tangling issues along with more breakage.
You may want to try a good moisturizing conditioner like Suave Humectant. Do you cowash? You may want to try washing with conditioner a few times a week to help condition and moisturize your hair. What are you using for a moisturizer and deep conditioner?Keep up the good work!
Hey ladies.
Not sure if i've posted in here yet but i'm just over 10 months post. This is my second time transitioning. First time i lasted only 4 months and BC. Put all the wrong products in my hair, it broke really badly so relaxed. I've now decided no more relaxer.
I've discovered alot of 'what my hair doesn't like' more than 'what my hair does like' during my journey.........
I have fragile hair no matter how many protien or moisturisers i use.
Wash and go's are a no-no.
I'm trying to stay away from heat but its no good. Leaving my hair to airdry is asking for dry, tangled trouble - whether its left in wet twists or plaits - it drys like i never spent half my evening detangling.
My hair likes to be blowdried and pulled back into a bun.
It loves gel at the front - it doesn't dry out my hair (i'm using AO's gels and Elasta QP)
I really want to put individual braids in my hair (sans extensions) but i will have to use little elastics to hold the ends together so that is putting me off.
On a positive note - about a 3rd of my hair is natural and i'm loving my texture. I'm using 90% natural products and my scalp has never been happier.
Not sure if i've posted in here yet but i'm just over 10 months post. This is my second time transitioning. First time i lasted only 4 months and BC. Put all the wrong products in my hair, it broke really badly so relaxed. I've now decided no more relaxer.
I've discovered alot of 'what my hair doesn't like' more than 'what my hair does like' during my journey.........
I have fragile hair no matter how many protien or moisturisers i use.
Wash and go's are a no-no.
I'm trying to stay away from heat but its no good. Leaving my hair to airdry is asking for dry, tangled trouble - whether its left in wet twists or plaits - it drys like i never spent half my evening detangling.
My hair likes to be blowdried and pulled back into a bun.
It loves gel at the front - it doesn't dry out my hair (i'm using AO's gels and Elasta QP)
I really want to put individual braids in my hair (sans extensions) but i will have to use little elastics to hold the ends together so that is putting me off.
On a positive note - about a 3rd of my hair is natural and i'm loving my texture. I'm using 90% natural products and my scalp has never been happier.
mg1979
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This is the thread i started about two lines I use that work really well for me: http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=438546
Arian
Loc'ing Up!
I would personally like to thank FlawedBeauty for her suggestion with the coconut oil. Last week's set came out beautiful and frizz free! Coconut oil, PM's Pommade, and my Aphogee Green Tea Spray made my curls come out beautiful...I think the key also was sitting under the dryer vs. letting them airdry. Did them Friday and still trucking today....Sure some have fallen a little bit, but it looks like a TWA ...which is fine by me!THANKS!
melissa-bee
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9 months post. I need a new hair style.
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