Who didn't get fast/more growth from daily wasing/rinsing?
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tt8, I'm transitioning. I alternate the protein/moisturizing conditioner, use a leave-in, seal; I do it all. I like the feel of my freshly, cleansed hair and I have had no problems, so far. I just wanted to flesh out any potential problems. I'm a 4bcdefgh...
The reason why I decided to get serious about transitioning is because my last relaxer literally felt like my scalp was on fire! Prior to relaxing, I had stretched for about 4 months. I used Silk Elements Mild, which was always a good look for me but after the automatic burning sensation, I said, "No More!" Another inspiration for me: my sister did the Big Chop! You are talking about a woman who had waistlength hair! After a similar experience with relaxers and extreme shedding, she went the drastic route and cut ALL of her hair OFF! I am just not that brave. I'd prefer to ease into it.
The reason why I decided to get serious about transitioning is because my last relaxer literally felt like my scalp was on fire! Prior to relaxing, I had stretched for about 4 months. I used Silk Elements Mild, which was always a good look for me but after the automatic burning sensation, I said, "No More!" Another inspiration for me: my sister did the Big Chop! You are talking about a woman who had waistlength hair! After a similar experience with relaxers and extreme shedding, she went the drastic route and cut ALL of her hair OFF! I am just not that brave. I'd prefer to ease into it.
sunshinelady
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I got a lot of split ends from it. I think it is too much manipulation as well.
silvergirl
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congrats on your decision to go natural!. ive been cowashing everyday for the last 2 and an half years! :O i have yet to have a bad experience from it. its been a saviour for my hair.
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Thanks silvergirl! I have viewed your album several times and was just AMAZED by your progress and your texture! I am going to see this transition through until I'm 100% natural.
My bad relaxer experience came at a time when I was trying to reconcile with my ex-husband. I guess EVERYTHING about me was so different that even a relaxer couldn't mask it. I wanted to have that "silky hair" he was used to. But, I'm not the same woman and my transition is an inward and outward expression of the changes I have and will continue to experience. And guess what? All of those experiences are positive, so my hair has some catching up to do!
My bad relaxer experience came at a time when I was trying to reconcile with my ex-husband. I guess EVERYTHING about me was so different that even a relaxer couldn't mask it. I wanted to have that "silky hair" he was used to. But, I'm not the same woman and my transition is an inward and outward expression of the changes I have and will continue to experience. And guess what? All of those experiences are positive, so my hair has some catching up to do!
I think you'd be hard-pressed to find, say, a natural 4b or even 4a that washes their hair daily and whose hair is longer than a few inches. It is inherently the most fragile hair type, washing causes tangles (at least I know it does on me), and detangling this fragile hair type from all that washing will not be a good thing.
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