Transitioning without BC'ing Support Thread

SherylsTresses said:
I stopped using Roux Porosity Control and opted for Kimmaytube's leave-in. My natural hair L-O-V-E-S it but maybe my natural hair doesn't. I'll go back to using Roux again and see how things work out for me. I really do not want to cut my hair. I prefer at least a ponytail.
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Your relaxed hair doesnt like the leave-in?
 
I might make my transition longer than 2 years now that I have found the perfect half wig, which I wear as a whole wig for my hair. I really have no reason to start fussing with my hair. I think I will continue trying to learn what my hair likes, wants and needs since I am still lost and when I feel I finally know it then I will BC.

I did a test wash and go in my bang area and I refreshed it with water for 4 days. When I washed it I had tons of SSK's and did some trimming, luckily it was in that last 1.5 inches of relaxed hair but now I am scared to try again to figure out the way to do them and not get a lot of SSK's.
 
ST let us know what works for you.
I think I need to do a self trim. I've had some serious split ends this week and break that I haven't seen in a while. Hope it isnt a sign that BKT it's for me becasue I still love it.
 
Ladies, I have not checked in for a while. I've passed the two year mark and aiming for three years before I chop the rest. Some areas (my crown) are almost completely natural and other portions have anywhere from 4 to 6 inches left.
 
I did bantu knots on moisturized hair last night (working on pics). I watched a tutorial on YT. It was decent enough for me to wear to work. I'm so shocked at how thick my roots are after 7 months!! I'm actually getting nervous now. What am I going to do with all of this hair? I have lots of relaxed hair that's starting to shed and my natural hair is so foreign to me. I think I just need some motivation and hairstyle tips. I am excited by how much my hair has grown. A part of me wants to relax just to see the length. I think I will get it flat ironed on Thursday. That should cure that relaxer itch.

My Braidout pic:

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im 16months post
taking down my twists now.. i miss my hair.. only had em in for a lil over a month lol
like 20 more months to go lol :lol:
 
Hello ladies, for those of you who wear half wigs, is it hard to blend your hair/ new growth with it? Also how do you achieve this look with success?
 
Bun Mistress said:
ST let us know what works for you.
I think I need to do a self trim. I've had some serious split ends this week and break that I haven't seen in a while. Hope it isnt a sign that BKT it's for me becasue I still love it.
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I found out today that my problem was buildup from using organic shampoo. They are very gentle and don't remove much dirt and oil. Here's the thread I started: http://www.longhaircareforum.com/ha...ganics-anyone-organic-users-please-chime.html
 
bibirockz said:
Hello ladies, for those of you who wear half wigs, is it hard to blend your hair/ new growth with it? Also how do you achieve this look with success?
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I'm currently wearing a lacefront and leaving about 1/3 inch of my hair out in the front. When looking for a wig I flatironed my hair to determine how well the two textures and colors would blend. After some searching I found a human/synthetic(heat restistant) blended wig. This works great because I keep the portion of my hair that is left out in the front flat ironed and I can flatiron my hair with the wig hair to get a better blend. If I get lazy or just dont want to apply too much heat I use a head band to hide most of the new growth. Check out this video to see how to do it. Also make sure your wig isn't too shiny or too silky those are dead giveaways. Good luck :-) YouTube - mskibibi's Channel
 
Hey everyone!

I'm still hanging in there at 32 months post. I have between 1-3 inches of texlaxed hair on the ends. Today I washed, DC'd, flat-ironed and trimmed around 1/2 inch to 1 inch. My hair feels great though it took 4 hours start to finish. I'm hoping that I will be able to get rid of all of the texlaxed hair by my 3 year transitioning anniversary in March 2011. I'm attaching a pic of the results. HHG Everyone!

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hey all, just checking in.. I have really been leaving my hair alone lately and its thriving... the only thing i have been doing is applying water and a leave in to my hair twice a day and leaving it in a loose bun no ties just a stick to keep it in place. I used coconut oil once... i forgot it freezes in cold weather... imagine my surprise when i got to work and i had white frozen things in my hair...lol... but not much breaking and normal amount of shedding. Im going to DC tonight and blow dry and maybe stick with this reggie... also quick question... can i use ausie moist as a leave in?
 
shermaine_08 said:
Thanks! My last relaxer was 4/5/2010. I've had so much growth since then. I think I'm letting my hair get dried out and that causes problems with detangling. I'm still trying to learn how to moisturize my natural hair.
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I'll remember Diva Esq and your last relaxer b/c it's on my birthday.
 
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malibu4590 said:
Hey everyone!

I'm still hanging in there at 32 months post. I have between 1-3 inches of texlaxed hair on the ends. Today I washed, DC'd, flat-ironed and trimmed around 1/2 inch to 1 inch. My hair feels great though it took 4 hours start to finish. I'm hoping that I will be able to get rid of all of the texlaxed hair by my 3 year transitioning anniversary in March 2011. I'm attaching a pic of the results. HHG Everyone!

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This is a dream for me.....!
:worship2: :wow:
 
malibu4590 Your hair is so beautiful!! What would you say were either the best or easiest hairstyles during your long transition? Any favorite products?
 
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