What did you do with your hair after the BC? Any regrets??? (BC Support)

What did you do with your hair after the BC? Any Regrets?

  • I rocked it!!! What you see is what you get!

    Votes: 100 74.1%

  • I weaved/braided it!!! My BC is for my eyes only! lol.

    Votes: 28 20.7%

  • I'd rather not think about it. I completely regret the day I did the BC!

    Votes: 14 10.4%
  • Total voters
    135
  • Poll closed .
I BC'ed about a month ago. I don't regret the BC because my I noticed when I stretched (when I was wearing a relaxer) my receding hairline would stop receding and actually grow in those spots. So now my hairline is catching up to the rest of my hair.

I haven't rocked my TWA in public, because I have a big head and it doesn't really look right. Plus, I really don't like afros and twists, so I'm just waiting for my hair to grow longer. Until then I'm wearing a lace front during the week and a curly wig for the weekends.
 
My BC was rather shocking for me. I had planned on cutting my relaxed ends a little at a time but I read how "liberating" it was to BC and just go to a barbershop....WRONG! The barber butchered my hair and even carved some design in my nape! The last time my hair was that short I was cooing and babbling! To add insult to injury, the first person to see it was my mother who later told me not to be so close to her in public "'cuz folks may think I'm her boyfriend." Plus, I was pregnant with twins at the time so I had barely there hair and an ever-expanding face and body. Not a good look. Wigs, hats and scarves were my best friends for the first year or so.
I can't say I regretted the BC because it jump-started my journey but it sure was tough.
 
berryblack said:
My BC was rather shocking for me. I had planned on cutting my relaxed ends a little at a time but I read how "liberating" it was to BC and just go to a barbershop....WRONG! The barber butchered my hair and even carved some design in my nape! The last time my hair was that short I was cooing and babbling! To add insult to injury, the first person to see it was my mother who later told me not to be so close to her in public "'cuz folks may think I'm her boyfriend." Plus, I was pregnant with twins at the time so I had barely there hair and an ever-expanding face and body. Not a good look. Wigs, hats and scarves were my best friends for the first year or so.
I can't say I regretted the BC because it jump-started my journey but it sure was tough.
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Yo mama was wrong for that!:lachen:
 
I BC'd after a very short transition-about 3 months. I had about an inch or so of hair, so there wasn't a whole lot I could do with it but rock it. So rock it I did, until I had enough hair to twist. I have no regrets about my BC. I'm a big girl with a big head, so I was worried that I would look like a man, but my husband pointed out that with my *ahem* well proportioned chesticles a person would have to be blind and stupid to think I was anything but female. So I bit the bullet, and I'm glad I did.
 
berryblack said:
My BC was rather shocking for me. I had planned on cutting my relaxed ends a little at a time but I read how "liberating" it was to BC and just go to a barbershop....WRONG! The barber butchered my hair and even carved some design in my nape! The last time my hair was that short I was cooing and babbling! To add insult to injury, the first person to see it was my mother who later told me not to be so close to her in public "'cuz folks may think I'm her boyfriend." Plus, I was pregnant with twins at the time so I had barely there hair and an ever-expanding face and body. Not a good look. Wigs, hats and scarves were my best friends for the first year or so.
I can't say I regretted the BC because it jump-started my journey but it sure was tough.
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LOL at this post!:lachen:
 
berryblack said:
My BC was rather shocking for me. I had planned on cutting my relaxed ends a little at a time but I read how "liberating" it was to BC and just go to a barbershop....WRONG! The barber butchered my hair and even carved some design in my nape! The last time my hair was that short I was cooing and babbling! To add insult to injury, the first person to see it was my mother who later told me not to be so close to her in public "'cuz folks may think I'm her boyfriend." Plus, I was pregnant with twins at the time so I had barely there hair and an ever-expanding face and body. Not a good look. Wigs, hats and scarves were my best friends for the first year or so.
I can't say I regretted the BC because it jump-started my journey but it sure was tough.
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:lachen:whoa!
 
I never regret my bc i wish i would have done it sooner. All i did at first was wash and gos and headbands. And on the days that i wasn't feelin it i wore wraps with a silk or satin scarf. Wraps are fast, easy and you can have fun with it, I lived in the fabric store.
 
I bc'd to about 6-7 inches (+/- shoulder length).

Shocking I tell ya but not shocking enough to make me wear false hair. No shame in my game when I say I am very glad I transitioned for as long as I did. In fact, if anyone ever asks for my advice I always suggest to please transition for as long as you can before that chop. You can usually avoid a ton of regrets by just being more patient.

Still, I couldn't wait to start puffing and twisting what I had then (mostly) rocked it like I owned it :grin:
 
When I did my first BC in 05, i just rocked the hell outta it. having my hair that short for the first time in my life since birth really made me work with new styles and try new techniques...i didn't nkow i could flat twist but i learned.... and it also had me experimenting with accessories and makeup more....

ROCK THE HELL OUTTA THAT CUT GURL!!!!
 
I don't have regrets except I miss my length sometimes. I've never had hair this short so for a few weeks I wore wigs. I wanted a sew in but couldn't braid it tight enough by myself. So I have been wearing it out sometime then wigging it sometimes. My friends say I look cute and they would tell me.

Also the day I was feeling really bad about my hair, thinking maybe I looked like a man, a guy came up too me and said I was a beautiful woman and later my brother gf saw me out and said I looked really pretty like Jill Scott. I have made some flowers to put on and I use scares with a WnG
 
I bc'd a little over a week ago. I don't regret it. I have gotten loads of compliments. even though I only transitioned for 3 months I still have some style versatility. I do not wear weaves or whatever, I'm wearing my hair in these styles daily...





I haven't updated my fotki to reflect my new bc styles but will soon.
 
LynnieB said:
I bc'd to about 6-7 inches (+/- shoulder length).

Shocking I tell ya but not shocking enough to make me wear false hair. No shame in my game when I say I am very glad I transitioned for as long as I did. In fact, if anyone ever asks for my advice I always suggest to please transition for as long as you can before that chop. You can usually avoid a ton of regrets by just being more patient.

Still, I couldn't wait to start puffing and twisting what I had then (mostly) rocked it like I owned it :grin:
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I didn't even read your post, I was so mesmerized by your hair. It's stunning! Wow. :grin:
 
I wore a head wrap for the first week after my BC. I finally wore my hair out for the first time to the store. I felt really self-concious until I realized that nobody gave it a second thought.

I immediately threw myself into styling...shingling, twists, twistouts, wash n gos, fros...I did it all. Every time my friends saw me, they would gush over my new style, and that really helped me get over those first few months. I can't forget all the ladies here who were super supportive. :yep:
 
I wore a wig for about a month but I got tired of the wig itching so I started wearing my TWA. I was very uncomfortable with the TWA it's was not a good look for me.
 
I BC'ed aboout 3weeks ago with about 3 inches of hair. I did one strand twist, rocked my fro with clips, bands and flowers, I also got into banding my hair (little puffs all over) and wearing my synthetic LF. I love all the different styles at this stage I can pull off. I am learning to enjoy the health and wait for the length. :)
 
Bettina...get some pics on here girl. We'll keep track together as a "LHCF BC Family" lol. I have about an inch of hair if that. But, my secret is patience. It will grow in its own time with TLC and lots of patience. I think that's why I love weaves, because I don't worry about what I can't see, lol. But at the same time, when I have my quick weave, I can't do my DC as often as i like. Oh well, let the journey begin!
 
LOL!!! In due time I will get the hang of posting pics, and you know your right. Is it me or do we have alot of Big Choppers in April? We should start a BC support group and keep track together!!!---I am still learning and we can learn alot from each other.
 
I BC'ed last Saturday, and so far I've just been doing wash-and-go's and wearing my hair in its coily state. Sometimes I'll wear a scarf or headband with it for a slightly different look.

I have no regrets about my BC. I was tired of my relaxed hair and ready for something new. I've also never had hair this short and it was great to do something totally different. I love my TWA and I rock it with pride.
 
Bettina: Great idea, I'll set one up when I get home from work tonight. There sure are a lot of BC this year alone...talk about a CHANGE, lol. So I'll set one up and all the details later.
 
I just wore my hair out. I was about 3/4 inch and i just worka curly TWA. It was too short for me to get a sew in even if I wanted to. I loved it short.
 
Ok, ladies, I just modified the title and made this the official BC Support thread....a fun lil hangout for we BCers to chat and for all former BCers to share their experience. Carry on ladies...
 
godsflowerrr said:
I just wore my hair out. I was about 3/4 inch and i just worka curly TWA. It was too short for me to get a sew in even if I wanted to. I loved it short.
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Your progress is amazing! Great job. Why oh why did I get that darn relaxer:wallbash:. Rihanna made me do it, with that hot cut she was rocking in her video "Rehab".:nono:
 
I don't know if my story applies to this thread. :lol: I think it still does. I say that because I plan on still getting relaxers, but getting them the "right" way. :yep: I didn't BC to become natural, even though I have thought about it... I really just wanted to get rid of all of my overprocessed hair and start over on my hair journey.

I haven't really regretted cutting my hair. Sometimes I do miss the length and being able to wear a ponytail or do a twistout (that was my favorite style!). Overall I like my short hair. I just didn't know it would be so much work having short hair! :ohwell: It's hard for me to get my hair to "look right." That's the hardest part for me. :sad: But I'm just appreciating having short hair right now, because I don't plan on ever having my hair this short again. I've gotten a lot of inspiration for my hairstyles from Rihanna and Chrisette Michelle. They both really know how to rock a short hair cut! :yep:
 
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