seraphinelle
Well-Known Member
Almost 5 months post. I think I'm 18 weeks post. Been co-washing and bunning, going to get my hair done in corn rows tomorrow, I need to start hiding my hair to reduce the amount of manipulation.
That is such a good question Imani....my very short relaxed hair is what inspired to me to transition at this point because I don't have much on my head in the 1st place...so I thought that it would be easier becuase I would just a trim the relaxed ends here and there as needed and just protect my hair under half wigs, braids and weaves to retain new legnth. I think it would be harder with hair longer than my shoulders to transistion w/o BCing. Like you said, the styling options are my downfall and I don't have a whole lot of options for now, but in the meantime I'll be patient and rock the protective styles for a while.
what specific styles are u rocking right now? how long do you think it will take u to completely transition. sorry if u already mentioned this upthread
Is anyone else wearing their hair straight while transitioning?
This is what I plan on doing (via professional flat irons/hydrating steam treatments). I have very rough tight 4b hair, and I think this will be the easiest way for me because I won't have to fight tangles on a daily. I don't really like braids or weaves/wigs. And in the past I've had micro braids pull out my hair esp the edges. In the past with relaxer stretches I have tried to do no heat styles I had tangles/breakage for days. its been breezy for the most part though with wearing it professionally straightened.
Is anyone else wearing their hair straight while transitioning?
This is what I plan on doing (via professional flat irons/hydrating steam treatments). I have very rough tight 4b hair, and I think this will be the easiest way for me because I won't have to fight tangles on a daily. I don't really like braids or weaves/wigs. And in the past I've had micro braids pull out my hair esp the edges. In the past with relaxer stretches I have tried to do no heat styles I had tangles/breakage for days. its been breezy for the most part though with wearing it professionally straightened.
Has anyone NOT had good results with S-Curl...something about it didn't go well with my hair or my daughters...and I was so disappointed because of all the raves that I read about it. It did make the hair VERY soft, but it seemed to break my daughters hair and left my hair in a less than manageable state. Just an observation.
Eventually, as I get more legnth, I want to start styling my own hair and not depend solely on protective styles. I'd love to try a braidout or twist out when the time comes. If I succeed, i wanna rock my natural!!!! lol
So... Once again I'm transitioning. No photo shoot, no cocktail party, or any other fancy shindig is gonna make me feel like I need to relax my hair "just one more time..."
I'm new to the forums & this is my first post so I'm glad to be getting on board in the beginning stages with others who aren't opting for the BC but are taking a more gradual route.
I have alot to learn, but it looks like there is a wealth of knowledge around here that'll benefit me on this journey! Nothing better than a good support system
Me......... I do plan on keeping my hair straight. I do not plan to be a curly natural but moreso a straight natural. This is hard for me b/c I have 4a-ish b-ish type of hair that is really fine.
My hair is short right now so I do not really like how my twistouts come out but I am working on them and I wear them on the weekend. When my hair gets longer or maybe next summer I will not put heat in it as much but as for now ....... straight is my way
Has anyone NOT had good results with S-Curl...something about it didn't go well with my hair or my daughters...and I was so disappointed because of all the raves that I read about it. It did make the hair VERY soft, but it seemed to break my daughters hair and left my hair in a less than manageable state. Just an observation.
Eventually, as I get more legnth, I want to start styling my own hair and not depend solely on protective styles. I'd love to try a braidout or twist out when the time comes. If I succeed, i wanna rock my natural!!!! lol
Is anyone else wearing their hair straight while transitioning?
This is what I plan on doing (via professional flat irons/hydrating steam treatments). I have very rough tight 4b hair, and I think this will be the easiest way for me because I won't have to fight tangles on a daily. I don't really like braids or weaves/wigs. And in the past I've had micro braids pull out my hair esp the edges. In the past with relaxer stretches I have tried to do no heat styles I had tangles/breakage for days. its been breezy for the most part though with wearing it professionally straightened.