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Dayjoy Thanks so much! And yess, my mom is very supportive, but my boyfriend on the other hand, not so much lol.. Good luck on your journey as well.. Happy Growing!
 
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I'm wearing a twist out today and it looks cute. I asked my sister how she liked it and she said it was "ok". So, I told her I was going back in a pin up tomorrow. She said "Nooooooo! It looks like you don't care when you pin it up". So then I go into my whole schpeel about protective styling and she just laughs at me. Is that really what people think...I don't care. I pride myself on being the super professional woman that motivates and makes things happen. Help me please.T talk me off this devils cliff! Please!
 
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I'm no longer a long term transitioner, I big chopped on Monday! 1/29/13.... I'm happy.
 

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Sophisto - Congrats to you!

I washed my hair after my workout this AM and pulled it tightly in ponytails to airdry. Now it's in a giant side bun.

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OneShinyface said:
@SunnyDelight - What's your game plan? I'd be SO tempted to just cut the 2 inches.
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haha . . . it is tempting and I have no game plan actually. I've been weaving 6 weeks at a time and cuting the ends a little at a time at each takedown. I leave it down and baby for 2 weeks before reinstalling. During that 2 weeks I rock a really full bun.

The thing is . . . . I am LOVING the weave. Its Halley's Curl Creole Curly 10 inch. I need a few more inches of my natural hair to rock a big curly fro like this so I'm just waiting it out . . . patiently.
 
Leslie_C said:
Sophisto congrats! Its beautiful! How long did you transition?

4 more days til my 1 year post relaxer anniversary....:spinning:
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Thanks! My last relaxer was November 2011, and so 1 year and 2 months. It's still short but I got tired of trying to manage two types of hair... Best decision ever! :-)
 
Sophisto congrats!!! Your hair looks great...how do you feel about finally being natural?!?!

OneShinyface your hair is so thick and shiny and beautiful...idk why kind of bun braid hybrid that is but it looks amazing
 
Jobwright said:
I'm wearing a twist out today and it looks cute. I asked my sister how she liked it and she said it was "ok". So, I told her I was going back in a pin up tomorrow. She said "Nooooooo! It looks like you don't care when you pin it up". So then I go into my whole schpeel about protective styling and she just laughs at me. Is that really what people think...I don't care. I pride myself on being the super professional woman that motivates and makes things happen. Help me please.T talk me off this devils cliff! Please!
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I have a few stock responses for people who don't like my hair "go away". "Nobody asked you". "Bite me". "-----blank stare-----, then walk away"

Feel free to borrow these as needed. ;)
 
Mjon912 said:
@OneShinyface your hair is so thick and shiny and beautiful...idk why kind of bun braid hybrid that is but it looks amazing
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LOL. Thank you - it's the veggie glycerin I've grown to love. Love it - bun/braid hybrid. I pulled my slightly damp hair into to ponytails on the side and twisted each one. Then I wrapped one clockwise and the other counter clockwise around one another and pinned them. I tied down the front with a silk scarf around it for a few minutes and there you have it.

I added a silk flower after I took the pic and today I used a sequined headband I found at the Dollar Store. This style makes it easy to moisturize my ends and not have to take down my hair at night. I just wrap it up.
 
After much deliberation(lol), I decided to transition. My last texlax was 7/4/2012. I fell in love with my new growth when I co-washed on Thursday. My new growth is nice and soft and thick, while my relaxed hair is fine and limp.

My current style is cornrows with my own hair. It looks so pretty. I have been getting compliments everyday. I think I will continue to get it braided in different updo styles for the next few months and throughout the summer. Wish me luck!
 
amwcah said:
After much deliberation(lol), I decided to transition. My last texlax was 7/4/2012. I fell in love with my new growth when I co-washed on Thursday. My new growth is nice and soft and thick, while my relaxed hair is fine and limp.

My current style is cornrows with my own hair. It looks so pretty. I have been getting compliments everyday. I think I will continue to get it braided in different updo styles for the next few months and throughout the summer. Wish me luck!
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Welcome and good luck!
 
I finally combed my hair after two weeks of finger detangling only and deep conditioning and co washing.

Here is a normal amount of shedding for me. (there are no small hairs which would indicate breakage)

I am so proud of myself for not freaking out. Repeats to self over and over "This is normal. It is no cause for alarm."

I am 19 months and 2 days post. :)
 

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I have found that if I stretch properly the night before, I can manage a puff. It's not very big, of course, but but thick enough that it doesn't look sad.
 
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