Transitioning without BC'ing Support Thread

Hello fellow transitionners ! Lol
I am just checking in. I am 8 months and a week post. So 36 weeks post :). I have around 3 inches of NG and I am going to put some crochet braids in for the rest of the year. How are you ladies doing?
 
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Hi Ladies!.. I've failed twice at transitioning. The 1st time was for 11 months, I only think I lasted that long because it was during my pregnancy. The second failed attempt was for 5 months, I just relaxed on Oct 30th and I now have hair that is extremely overprocessed/damaged. I'm hoping to trim off my ends gradually for about 18 months. I'm so done with relaxers!
 
What made you relax after 11 months? I'm 7 months into my transition now. What styles do you plan to use during your transition?

Pocket*Full*Of*Dreams said:
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Hi Ladies!.. I've failed twice at transitioning. The 1st time was for 11 months, I only think I lasted that long because it was during my pregnancy. The second failed attempt was for 5 months, I just relaxed on Oct 30th and I now have hair that is extremely overprocessed/damaged. I'm hoping to trim off my ends gradually for about 18 months. I'm so done with relaxers!
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HEAR YE HEAR YE!!! lol

ok I don't feel like making a new thread but I got a question to ask ya'll

I have in 34 box braids and I'm going to straighten in a few weeks. Before I straighten, I'm going to do a protein treatment and a moisturizing treatment. Do ya'll think I can do this is the braids or would it be pointless? I want to keep the braids in since it's already sectioned off and then I was going to take the braids out and apply serum and detangle after I wash and everything with the braids in. Does this sound silly? The alternative is to just take all the braids out and do the moisturizing treatment and I guess when I'm done I'll put it in like 12 sections to air dry. This isn't the preferred method tho. Let me know ur thoughts.
 
shermaine_08 said:
What made you relax after 11 months? I'm 7 months into my transition now. What styles do you plan to use during your transition?
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When I reached 11 months post I just kept stretching the new growth and admiring how long it was..this should have motivated me to carry on or chop off the relaxed ends... but instead, I just kept thinking how long it would be if I relaxed it (silly i know!) plus the fact that my own mother kept telling me my natural hair looks untidy didnt help! But I'm really determined this time around. :grin:
I plan to put my hair in box braids with extensions & use the crown & glory method for a while, after that I'll buy a few wigs, so I can change up my hair styles...What about u?
 
LaFemmeNaturelle said:
HEAR YE HEAR YE!!! lol

ok I don't feel like making a new thread but I got a question to ask ya'll

I have in 34 box braids and I'm going to straighten in a few weeks. Before I straighten, I'm going to do a protein treatment and a moisturizing treatment. Do ya'll think I can do this is the braids or would it be pointless? I want to keep the braids in since it's already sectioned off and then I was going to take the braids out and apply serum and detangle after I wash and everything with the braids in. Does this sound silly? The alternative is to just take all the braids out and do the moisturizing treatment and I guess when I'm done I'll put it in like 12 sections to air dry. This isn't the preferred method tho. Let me know ur thoughts.
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I would take the braids down first and detangle/remove any shed hairs. Just to be on the safe side. And the protein/moisturizing treatments would be able to penetrate your hair strands better while not in braids. :)
 
when i was natural i used the flawless curls its really thick and creamy. it smells good too. the 32 oz lasts a long time. when u get it make sure its on sale just in case you dont like it
 
here you go brought it at the bss for $25.99
i lost the tags and i cannot remember the code. it was in a sliver package and this is a synthetic 1/2 wig and a #2

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so last night I took my little self done braids out yesterday and finger combed my hair into a BAA lol. It was kicks to see. Well once I was done and sprayed it down with a little leave in, I saw that my line of demarcation was super noticeable. Out of curiousity, I snipped a wee little piece in the back of my head by my ear. Shockingly, its a little longer than I thought it would be. Curiousity cured! Back into braids I go :lol:
 
Can I just say that my hair's been less stressful to me since I've transitioned? It's that wrong to say?

Oh, and I'm planning to flat iron my hair for Thanksgiving. I haven't put heat on my hair since May. The next time would be next year sometime (may be Easter).
 
So out of curiosity yesterday I took one of my breads out for a "length check" but I noticed a little breakage, not just shedding. So I decided to take it all out. Today I clarified with baking soda and v05 moisturizing shampoo, then did a "homemade protein treatment" with eggs wheatgerm and a little EVOO, then I cowashed, and DC'ed with yes to carrots. After I washed it, my hair didn't feel strong, it was a soft sort of mushy mess. My hair came out in KNOTS which took hours to and a small tooth comb to get out :nono:! I almost cut it off, I'm not sure why that happened, but I've noticed that it happens a lot after I poo or maybe my detangling wasn't so thorough? Also the stupid wheat germ would not come off, I'm so disappointed right now. :sad: The only up to this is my new growth feels much better.
 
I was thinking not enough protein. I've never tried an egg protein myself so I really don't know about the benefits but I've read that the protein in eggs is not small enough to penetrate the hair. Maybe you need to do a chemically-formulated protein treatment. I also think you should start detangling before you shampoo to prevent the knots. They were probably formed from shed hair getting tangled with the rest of your hair and when its wet, the tangles get worse.
 
LaFemmeNaturelle said:
I was thinking not enough protein. I've never tried an egg protein myself so I really don't know about the benefits but I've read that the protein in eggs is not small enough to penetrate the hair. Maybe you need to do a chemically-formulated protein treatment. I also think you should start detangling before you shampoo to prevent the knots. They were probably formed from shed hair getting tangled with the rest of your hair and when its wet, the tangles get worse.
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Thank you for the info and I will try a chemical protein treatment. I felt like the egg and wheat germ which are supposed to be high in protein did nothing. The only thing is I'm in South Africa now and they don't have Aphogee or any of that stuff. I was using ORS Replenish Pak weekly which I heard has a little protein, and they gave me no knots, but I really need something hardcore. I know they have dark and lovely, Tresemme, Chi, ORS, Softsheen Carson, V05 brands here if you happen to know any of them that has hardcore protein treatment. I will definitely detangle a lot before washing.
 
ORS hair mayonnaise I think is supposed to be more protein than the replenishing conditioner. I think softsheen carson makes a breakage defense line so I assume it has protein. The Vo5 volumizing poo and conditioner has hydrolyzed collagen in it but its not heavy but maybe something you could use regularly.

Or maybe the eggs worked but ur DC was TOO moisturized? I honestly have no idea.
 
LaFemmeNaturelle said:
ORS hair mayonnaise I think is supposed to be more protein than the replenishing conditioner. I think softsheen carson makes a breakage defense line so I assume it has protein. The Vo5 volumizing poo and conditioner has hydrolyzed collagen in it but its not heavy but maybe something you could use regularly.

Or maybe the eggs worked but ur DC was TOO moisturized? I honestly have no idea.
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I will probably check out the SC brand next time, but most of the products I saw at the BSS had mineral oil in them except ORS that is. Maybe I'll try mixing egg white with my ORS rep. pak on my next DC and make sure my hair is fully detangled. My hair felt a little soft even before I used my yes to carrots.

BTW it's just my relaxer ends that's acting up my new growth is great right now. The knots also formed right where the natural and relaxed hair meet not the very end.
 
Okay so...i don't remember the last time i posted in this thread....i get it confused with the other Transitioning thread....

Okay.....here's my issue. It's not that i want to relax my hair again....i really don't want to. BUT.....i am getting nervous about when to chop off my relaxed ends. At first i said 3 years bc i'd likely be back at my current length...then i said 2 years bc i'd most likely be at least BSL or something....and now i'm not sure if i ever want to cut it off!!!....Jus let it grow out until the relaxed ends are no more.....i'm almost at Hip Length actually....i might just maintain it there and cut an inch off every 3 months. I am emotionally attached to my hair....i have always had long hair. I'm seriously in a panic just thinking about hacking it all off!
 
bibirockz said:
I will probably check out the SC brand next time, but most of the products I saw at the BSS had mineral oil in them except ORS that is. Maybe I'll try mixing egg white with my ORS rep. pak on my next DC and make sure my hair is fully detangled. My hair felt a little soft even before I used my yes to carrots.

BTW it's just my relaxer ends that's acting up my new growth is great right now. The knots also formed right where the natural and relaxed hair meet not the very end.
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bibirockz What does mineral oil do to YOUR hair?
 
Bibirockz can you get hold of some avocado? Mash it up with the evoo, it should help. The ORS mayonnaise has more protein than the replenishing pak and should give you more protein. Good luck.

Smiling Elephant, if you don't mind me asking why are you so obsessed with length right now? I think you should focus on making sure your transition goes well and you are not tempted to relax. Relax and enjoy the journey and try not to focus too much on the end goal. Your hair will grow regardless. HTH
 
SmilingElephant said:
Okay so...i don't remember the last time i posted in this thread....i get it confused with the other Transitioning thread....

Okay.....here's my issue. It's not that i want to relax my hair again....i really don't want to. BUT.....i am getting nervous about when to chop off my relaxed ends. At first i said 3 years bc i'd likely be back at my current length...then i said 2 years bc i'd most likely be at least BSL or something....and now i'm not sure if i ever want to cut it off!!!....Jus let it grow out until the relaxed ends are no more.....i'm almost at Hip Length actually....i might just maintain it there and cut an inch off every 3 months. I am emotionally attached to my hair....i have always had long hair. I'm seriously in a panic just thinking about hacking it all off!
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Who says you HAVE to cut, period? Maybe an inch twice a year will be okay for you. I'm not cutting more than twice a year, if that.
 
LaFemmeNaturelle...okay:yep:....me you and chrisanddonniesmommy:D

jerseygurl.....like i said...i've had long hair aaaallllllllllllll.... of my life...my hair has NEVER been shorter than at least shoulder length but for the most part would always be around APL/BSL. Its actually part of my identity. Its either that or i'm known by the birthmark on my face....which i tend to cover up with my hair....so just chopping it off is like pushing me out the door where its snowing/freezing cold and i'm wet and naked.
 
LaFemmeNaturelle..... o god. :laugh: I actually have my hair straightened right now.....it feels like i'm pretty close to Hip Length....but we'll see......i might end up putting up pics next week since i have to work tomorrow and this weekend and Monday...plus i'm waiting on a new pair of hair sticks that i wanna show off too:grin:....don't worry...there will be pics nonetheless:yep:
 
Smiling, you don't have to cut your hair period like someone said upthread. I know you have concerns, as long as you keep up with your trims you should be fine.

I was reading a thread where a poster mentioned being 36 MONTHS post and she was about BSL or so. I'll see if I can get some more info :yep:
 
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