Transitioning without BC'ing Support Thread

Update! .. I'm about 15 weeks post. I've had my weave out 3 weeks or so... and have been learning about my hair. Here's what I've learned...
  1. Only comb hair when wet! Less shedding and little breakage this way! :yep: DO NOT comb hair when dry if you can help it! More breakage and pain with the new growth. :nono:
  2. Styling hair soaking wet...very messy! Water dripping from my french braid down my back. Use a spray bottle to saturate the hair thoroughly, just not soaking wet. Works better. - Also if you have temp color on your hair...you'll have dye running everyday when you wet it. :ohwell:
  3. My new growth HATES manipulation - feels tight or tender. (reminds me when I was a kid!) It feels better when wet... refer to item #1! :spinning:
  4. Don't bother blow drying! Never get the roots straight and wayyy too much heat! You'll have a poof underneath and can possibly heat damage your hair trying to get it straight like the relaxed hair. Same goes for the flat iron , etc... One humid day and you're done! :wallbash:
  5. I used ORS Protein Reconstructor... hmmm it was good at first, but then my hair got hard...Maybe that's why I stopped using it... I had to follow it up with ORS Olive Oil Replenishing Pack to get my hair to recover! I am wondering if I'm not a protein kinda gal? :drunk:
  6. Must haves... Cantu Break Cure! Absolutely the best...great for the ends, and a good leave in! ORS Elastic - i -Tea.. great leave in and helps prepare the hair for a pulled back style. :grin:
  7. Kinky Curly Curling Custard - good for people with more NG and little relaxed texture. Wouldn't recommend for newbies. It does accentuate the curls though. But I had little white flakes the next few days until I washed it out. :ohwell:
  8. I sealed with Jane Carter Nourish & Shine (I already had it). I think it was a bit heavy for sealing, but it helped keep the hair soft as it was drying, for those times when I left the bottom half out.
Ok so I love ORS and Cantu! I'm planning on doing my first Henna treatment this weekend, gotta cover those little gray streaks, and I won't have to worry about dye running! We'll see what it does to my texture. I have deep waves in the front and middle and tight curls in the back. I'll post before and after pics.

So after 3 weeks of discovery..transitioning isn't too bad...but now I'm getting a bit lazy..so I'm going to put the weave back in after I henna.
 
:hiya2: SherylsTresses checking in.

I've vowed to go organic and cone-free. However, since I've given up cones, my texture and shine hasn't been the same. I'm not sure if I can handle this organic/cone-free regimen. IDK, I may just use minimal cones and just shampoo weekly. Anyone, feel free to chime in or PM me.
 
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I did the BC on 4-13-10!!!! I was only 3.5 months into my transition ha the urge to relax and BC'd. I am super happy! Pics in fotki!
 
hey chrisanddamionsmommy!!!

i'm a newbie too (only 1.1 months post). i look foward to seeing how we progress. do you have know about how long you plan to transition? i was planning for 10-12 months.
 
I am planning to go all out! I am riding the relaxer out for at least two years, lol. I'm stubborn, lol.


wow :notworthy i can't wait to see your progress!!!

i've never had hair shorter than NL and i don't really see myslef cutting my hair that short again after my BC for a very long time. therfore, i want to only transition for about a year so i can experience short hair and all it's glory for maybe the last time in my life. this transition will be full of a lot of first i'm sure.

natural hair here we come:lick:
 
Guess I'm a little early, but as of July 2010, I'll be 15 months post! :woot:
I'm still rocking the micros, and shampooing with a shampoo bar and dc'ing weekly. When I'm out of the braids, I do twistouts with a roller on the ends, protein and deep conditioning sessions, as well as henna.

HHG!
 
wow :notworthy i can't wait to see your progress!!!

i've never had hair shorter than NL and i don't really see myslef cutting my hair that short again after my BC for a very long time. therfore, i want to only transition for about a year so i can experience short hair and all it's glory for maybe the last time in my life. this transition will be full of a lot of first i'm sure.

natural hair here we come:lick:

Go for it girl! Wanna be hair buddies, lol?
 
I've "discovered" since I have far more relaxed hair than natural, I must continue my relaxed hair regimen. :sad: I've purchased soooo many natural hair products that Whole Foods should be sending me a thank you card.
 
My relaxed ends are so dry and frizzy right now, whilst my natural new growth is so soft and moisturised. Weird, huh? I will have to find time to trim these ends very soon :yep:
 
My relaxed ends are so dry and frizzy right now, whilst my natural new growth is so soft and moisturised. Weird, huh? I will have to find time to trim these ends very soon :yep:

My relaxed ends are mushy and weak right now. My natural hair is thick, well moisturized and VERY strong! So now I'm thinking of doing the BC. :look:
 
My relaxed ends are mushy and weak right now. My natural hair is thick, well moisturized and VERY strong! So now I'm thinking of doing the BC. :look:

This is EXACTLY how I feel right now. I love my new growth. :yep: I really want to hold out for another year. I keep thinking that if I could make it through the summer months, I would be on track for my 2 year transition.
 
My relaxed ends are forming those 'L' shaped bends and breaking off:wallbash:

Some up pretty high, some not...I saw at least 4 this morning :nono:

But today, I am going to the stylist and getting my 2nd trim...then in another month, I'll be braiding again...I'm thinking of getting some Mizani Rose H20 just for the ends nightly to keep the relaxed ends happy. My new growth is happy.
 
Hey Ladies! Im 27 weeks post, and just took out my weave last night. Im strongly fighting the urge not to relax, although technically i shouldn't because I have color. But this humid weather here in the dmv will not allow my flat iron to last. idk what to do...weave it back up, or LEARN to actually do MY hair. decisions decisions decisions
 
I am joining :). I am 17 weeks post and will be transitionnining with the help of bkt. I plan to BKT every 4 to 5 months and mixing it with a crown and glory method (2 months out 2 months braids). I plan on BCing in 3 to 4 years from now... I will do light trims every time I BKT with my Split ender.
 
:click:I plan to take pics of my NG each month (I'm 1.1 weeks post in these pics). As I transition I'm also using up my stash, which includes some growth aids. Currently I'm using Surge Ultra Max and will continue to do so until it's gone.

My 'reward' for each month of transitioning will be one new hair care product that will be usefull in my natural HCG (any suggestions would be appreciated:grin:) My current wish list includes the SheaMoisutre line and Eco Styling Gel.
 

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Cool! Let's get to it!

I've been using Bee Mine Growth Serum each night, moisturizing with HTR Leave-In and sealing with avocado oil. What have you been using as part of your night regimen?


It sounds like we have some of the same products in our stash, lol.

At night I moisturize with a water based moisturizer (shescentit or hyrdrathermals) and seal with a little sheabutter. i'm also using surge ultra max every other night and surge 14. after i finish these i will move on to my ovation cell or mega tek....as you can see when i first started my HHJ i was on a growth aid high :drunk:

i'm about to attempt a phony pony for the weekend since it's way to humid for anything else.
 
Umm...I want to get braids after a year of transitioning with weaves....Any suggestions with extension braids....It seems that synthetic hair breaks my natural hair.
Also for those who are trans. with weaves , what do you do about blending?Or do you get full sew ins?
 
It sounds like we have some of the same products in our stash, lol.

At night I moisturize with a water based moisturizer (shescentit or hyrdrathermals) and seal with a little sheabutter. i'm also using surge ultra max every other night and surge 14. after i finish these i will move on to my ovation cell or mega tek....as you can see when i first started my HHJ i was on a growth aid high :drunk:

i'm about to attempt a phony pony for the weekend since it's way to humid for anything else.

haha rock that pony, girl
 
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