Transitioning without BC'ing Support Thread

Some pics of my NG from 7 months post :grin:

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LaFemmeNaturelle said:
Guess you bout ready huh :lachen:
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I feel limited to flat ironing and buns due to two hair textures. My natural hair is about 8 inches long and so is my relaxed hair. My braidouts look anorexic. :ohwell: I've been thinking about my wig lately. :perplexed

My goal is to transition to APL or a ponytail whichever comes first. I don't prefer mini twists b/c of its maintenance. I really don't know what to do right now. :perplexed
 
SherylsTresses said:
I feel limited to flat ironing and buns due to two hair textures. My natural hair is about 8 inches long and so is my relaxed hair. My braidouts look anorexic. :ohwell: I've been thinking about my wig lately. :perplexed

My goal is to transition to APL or a ponytail whichever comes first. I don't prefer mini twists b/c of its maintenance. I really don't know what to do right now. :perplexed
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I feel you. I bun 98% of the time because it's low maintenance and it works for the work environment.
 
You know I'm all about wigs to help through your transition. That's my method of choice for the next year :yep:
 
bibirockz said:
^I think wigs are a great idea it gives you a break at least. Have you tried rollersetting?
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.....Only when I flat iron my natural hair. This is how my wig looks and yes I got the idea from watching this movie.

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Oh well, it's a pic of Kelly Rowland in The Seat Filler 2006.
 
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NikkiQ said:
You know I'm all about wigs to help through your transition. That's my method of choice for the next year :yep:
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I would probably try wigs if I had a wig mentor (e.g., you) who lived in town. You and JJamiah work those wigs :lol:
 
I'm on board with the wig idea. And do you play around with the position of your buns with cute hair accessories? I do wear mostly buns however I understand you need a break. I also rock phony ponies that look natural. Do you have any of those? Are you opposed to sew INS or braids? You could chop now and just wear sew INS for a couple of months and will be in a pony before you know it. Sorry for the caps, my iPhone spellcheck did that.
 
NikkiQ said:
You know I'm all about wigs to help through your transition. That's my method of choice for the next year :yep:
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I'm doing it, girl. As soon as I get some funds, I'm working a wig every other week during my transition for a change of pace.

Also, does anyone experience some scalp itching/pain that only seems to come when your hair's growing? Or, am I completely nuts? :drunk:
 
^^^I get the itchies when my hair is growing. It usually happens when I'm using a sulfur based product.
 
i haven't really posted in this thread but im currently 20 months post. i originally planned to bc at 24 or 36 months, but i'm leaning towards 36 or possibly 48 months mostly b/c after getting my hair highlighted for my 1 year post it apparently damaged my hair so much that it straightened some of my natural hair, so i can't really tell the difference between some of my relaxed and the damaged colored hair. but either way i lost about a year due to this set back. it sucks. but i guess this is a learning experience i will never highlight or color my hair again. as of now i'm just being very low maintenance with my hair and try to baby it as much as possible.
 
Ive been transitioning for 1 year & a half now. I knew nothing about going natural or anything, but i can say that i have done a good job so far. im learning and my hair looks great! i love my curls too! it will be 2 years for me in May!:grin:
 
LaFemmeNaturelle said:
I'm on board with the wig idea. And do you play around with the position of your buns with cute hair accessories? I do wear mostly buns however I understand you need a break. I also rock phony ponies that look natural. Do you have any of those? Are you opposed to sew INS or braids? You could chop now and just wear sew INS for a couple of months and will be in a pony before you know it. Sorry for the caps, my iPhone spellcheck did that.
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I've actually been thinking about a sew-in. I've tried wigging it but I felt rather uncomfortable or like dr.J, maybe I just don't know how to wear it. My buns are usually in the lower back and I use my sides to cover my thin edges, so I don't wear my buns in different positions. I have plenty of hair accessories though and they are sitting brand new in a bag. lol

I'll try to stick it out with buns and weave, maybe even my wig. :look:
 
SherylsTresses said:
I feel limited to flat ironing and buns due to two hair textures. My natural hair is about 8 inches long and so is my relaxed hair. My braidouts look anorexic. :ohwell: I've been thinking about my wig lately. :perplexed

My goal is to transition to APL or a ponytail whichever comes first. I don't prefer mini twists b/c of its maintenance. I really don't know what to do right now. :perplexed
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What about the flat twist-out? I do this style or flexirods to alternate with flat ironing (my main style). It lasts the whole week if you take care of it and looks cute pinned up, etc even as it gets older. I hate braidouts with a fiery passion, but the flat twist out works much better.
 
Artemis said:
What about the flat twist-out? I do this style or flexirods to alternate with flat ironing (my main style). It lasts the whole week if you take care of it and looks cute pinned up, etc even as it gets older. I hate braidouts with a fiery passion, but the flat twist out works much better.
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Now, I can try this on special occasions as well. :yep:
 
Popping back in. I'm still going strong. I know I can make it now. I was going through it a bit ago with my hair but now I've got it under control. lol I bought my first half wig and I'm sooooooo excited to get it. I hope it looks decent.
 
Glad to see everyone doing well!

ITA w/SherylsTresses and Artemis about the braidouts - I get a tangly mess, too.

I finally went to a date calculator site to see how far along I am. I seem to lose track of it quite often, lol.

Well, I'm a full 20 months post today!!! Only 10 more months to go :)
 
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