Transitioning without BC'ing Support Thread

Hey ladies! I know I was just in here a few days ago saying I was gonna hold out until May but I don't think I can. The other night I noticed a couple of places where my hair is completely natural but I didn't cut it, which to me means that my relaxed hair broke off in that area. So to prevent any more hair from breaking off and thus making my natural hair break, I'm going to chop the relaxed ends off tonight. I really wanted to make it to the 2 year mark but I guess 20 months and 1 week is good too.

I bought some shears today so I know I'm going to go through with it. I'm sure it won't be exciting (I only have a couple of inches to chop) but I'll post pics anyway. :grin:

I think my hair will be between SL and APL once I chop :ohwell: I will probably keep rocking lacefronts until it gets hot outside. I'll miss posting in this thread but I'll keep up with everyone's progress :yep:
 
fivetimestwo said:
Hey ladies! I know I was just in here a few days ago saying I was gonna hold out until May but I don't think I can. The other night I noticed a couple of places where my hair is completely natural but I didn't cut it, which to me means that my relaxed hair broke off in that area. So to prevent any more hair from breaking off and thus making my natural hair break, I'm going to chop the relaxed ends off tonight. I really wanted to make it to the 2 year mark but I guess 20 months and 1 week is good too.

I bought some shears today so I know I'm going to go through with it. I'm sure it won't be exciting (I only have a couple of inches to chop) but I'll post pics anyway. :grin:

I think my hair will be between SL and APL once I chop :ohwell: I will probably keep rocking lacefronts until it gets hot outside. I'll miss posting in this thread but I'll keep up with everyone's progress :yep:
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Your whole situation sounds like my exact situation. I BC'd in June 16, 2009, which makes me appx 21 months, and in the back, some of my hair is completely natural where the relaxed hair broke off. But i'm still going to hold off. My hair is a lil past APL, but if I did the "BC" (which wouldn't be much of a BC as u mentioned), it'll be between SL and APL (still not bad). But I'ma hold out till I just cant take it any more, and trust me, I'm VERY close to that point.. lol lol..
 
I would like to join this challenge. I am only 12 weeks post but I decided to go ahead and transition. I keep relaxing when my relaxers never really make a big difference of last long. I have not had my hair natural since I was 15 and I'm 30 now! here is my starting pic. I am hoping I will get to sl faster by leaving the chemicals alone and eventually get to APL! I really need this site because I lose motivation easily! Oh and I am dying my hair back black so my new growth isn't so obvious!
 

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The month of MARCH marks 1 year of freedom from the relaxer!!!:grin::grin::grin::grin::grin:
I'm looking forward to healthy hair and tremendous growth!:yep:
 
Okay so I didn't chicken out and I chopped the remaining relaxed ends last night. Drumroll...

here are the pics:
before:
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wet hair before (so I could see the demarcation line):
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after (front):
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stretched out:
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what I chopped off:
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I feel pretty good so far, especially since I don't feel like I chopped off a whole bunch of hair. I can still make a pretty decent ponytail (there are more pics in my fotki) so I'm happy. Just as I thought, I'm past SL but not quite APL. I'm not too far off so I'll work on being APL by July.
 
Fivetimestwo Congrats


I'm going on my 15 month and this NG is getting so thick I can barely get this stuff to lie down when I slick it back.. But I'm still hanging in there..
 
TruMe... Thanks its time for a new siggy.. lol or to add more pictures.. That siggy is my signature style which is my fake pony tail.. My hair is not as dark as the ponytail anymore so I don't wear it that much..
 
I didn't BC and my last relaxer was in 2010 (either March or May...one of the "m" months)...but I did experience some breakage until I realized that I was washing too often

now that I was twice week (drives me crazy cuz I'm used to every few days), I notice my hair isn't breaking

of course i deep cond, etc and make sure my oils are applied to my ends.

I'm going to try to rock sew in as protective until Dec 2011 then let go of weaves & roller set/ braid out...theres a chic on youtube named "whoissugar" that inspires me whenever I have the relaxer itch...check her out
 
Hi everyone! This is my first time posting here, but I'm 9 months into my transition. I'm gonna try to take pics my next wash day to post.
 
HELP me yall!!! I wanna BC sooo bad, but I want my length too.. I really want to get to BSL, so i feel like length is more important to me right now, but dang, it's getting harder as i'm at 21 months post, and i want to wait at least till my natural hair is at APL. *sigh* decisions, decisions..
 
HEY!!! Im new here, been browsing for a couple of years under another name but joined last year with the one I'm using and subscribed a few hours ago...Im serious about transitioning this time because I want beautiful natural hair like all of you guys'!

So...I guess im going to go and find my hair type and jump in some more challenges! :grin:
 
Hey ladies!

So I'm back! I couldn't stay away lol I sold my sabino so used some of the money from that to renew my subscription (part of the reason I didnt renew was because I didn't want to pay for it). But anywho, I'm here for another year yaaaaay

Hope everyone's transition is going well!
 
amazing said:
HELP me yall!!! I wanna BC sooo bad, but I want my length too.. I really want to get to BSL, so i feel like length is more important to me right now, but dang, it's getting harder as i'm at 21 months post, and i want to wait at least till my natural hair is at APL. *sigh* decisions, decisions..
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I hated year two, I thought about bcing alot but didn't, somehow. I used a lot more heat that year which reminded me why I did not bc, length!

Year three is going better, I'm off heat for this year. At least I hope.
 
I'm only almost 9 months post, but things got tough for me around the 5-6 month mark. I flat ironed my hair last week as I was getting frustrated with dealing with the 2 textures. It has been just what the doctor ordered since I haven't used heat all year :yay: It only takes me a minute to do my hair everyday :grin: It is much tougher to transition this year without being able to rely so heavily on the flatiron...but I didn't want to heat damage my precious curls, as that is the reason I am going natural LOL It is worth it ladies! We have to keep our longterm goals in mind :yep: I think in the next 2 weeks, I may get micros bc I don't feel like dealing with my hair right now...whenever I get restless, I put my hair away for at least a month & it helps me get past the tough spots! HTH! WE CAN DO THIS LADIES!
 
Congrats to everyone who BC'd and WELCOME to all the newbies!

I'll soon be into month 23, and everything's going well. I planned on transitioning for 30-36 months, but I may continue for as long as possible. I really see no reason to BC. I may still be in this thread in 2013, lol.

Eta: By my calculations, I'm at week 96!
 
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Just an FYI ladies, my first year I only used heat twice for a trim. I pre pooed and conditoned twice a week and did a flat twisted and pined my hair up everyday and retwisted every night. My transition went the best then. I am now going between twist outs and braidouts.
You just have to find the best way to DC and sela your ends. My second year was bad because I got tired of my daily look and I tired blow drying (I got tired of a cold wet head!).

Hang in there peeps!
 
Ok so I am only 1 month in and need some pointers for me and my daughter. I been washing 2x week and using coconut oil and unrefined shea butter- also silken child products and I need a serious regimen, my hair is bro-Ken right now so I don't really know what to do, I don't want to bc but I never wear my hair anyways. Tell me something good ladies:-)
 
Bornagainnatural said:
Ok so I am only 1 month in and need some pointers for me and my daughter. I been washing 2x week and using coconut oil and unrefined shea butter- also silken child products and I need a serious regimen, my hair is bro-Ken right now so I don't really know what to do, I don't want to bc but I never wear my hair anyways. Tell me something good ladies:-)
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Buns, wigs, and half-wigs are transition-friendly. Get acquainted. Stop washing your hair twice a week (it's not necessary). Try co-washing instead to keep moisturize in.
 
Hey people :).
I am still hanging in there. I hit the 1 year post mark the 4th of March and I have not been really good since I had these braids in ( late december). I have deep condition maybe twice the whole time and only wash my hair roughly twice a month... I know I know but I have been busy like a single tooth in the mouth ( lol my mom's expression). Now I need to find a non busy week end to take the kinky twists out and start TLC'ing my hair again.
 
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