Transitioning without BC'ing Support Thread - Page 178

JJamiah · #**3541** 06-22-2012, 01:53 PM

I atleast want my hair to my shoulders unstretched! before I cut

Rae81 · #**3542** 06-22-2012, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by JJamiah

I atleast want my hair to my shoulders unstretched! before I cut

Me too and I know its going to be a long time before I get there with my shrinkage

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AJellyCake · #**3543** 06-22-2012, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by chrisanddonniesmommy

@MsDee14
I'd say about 20 months.

20 months??!

ZebraPrintLover · #**3544** 06-24-2012, 11:20 PM

Washing today, hope it wont be a struggle.

ZebraPrintLover · #**3545** 06-25-2012, 01:31 AM

I have been finding a few SSK, and today I found one high up on my shaft. Not making me feel good at all......

Leslie_C · #**3546** 06-25-2012, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by ZebraPrintLover

I have been finding a few SSK, and today I found one high up on my shaft. Not making me feel good at all......

Ive found a few too in my shedding/breakage lol. Since Ive gotten my moisture issue under control I notice less little hairs when I handle my hair, but Im going to incorporate some protein to see if that helps even more...at least once a month or maybe a light protein every other week...I was afraid of protein, but I think my hair strands are fairly fine and need strength. This is lame, but for comparison purposes I took one of my (white) coworkers strands of shed hair and when I pulled it, it was so hard to break...mine has some elasticity but still breaks sooo much easier than that. No wonder they retain length so easily even with color, highlights, and daily heat use. Their hair is strong lol.

Im due for another henna treatment so maybe Ill just stick with those once a month and a light to medium protein once a month. Henna acts like a protein for me as far as added strength and it seems to coat the strand making it thicker. And I love the color I get from it.

Prepooing now, then gonna wash lightly, DC, and set on curlformers. Mid week Ill cowash and do some other set so I can compare how well one stays moisturized compared to the other usin the same products.

chrisanddonniesmommy · #**3547** 06-25-2012, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by naturalnewb

20 months??!

Hahaha! I'm still rolling along my transition. Unless, I misunderstood the question. I figured twenty months because I was including the most natural hair with the least relaxed ends.

newbeginnings2010 · #**3548** 06-25-2012, 11:41 AM

@ZebraPrintLover - I'm washing today too. Fingers crossed and good luck!

To all type 4transitioners: Are any of you finger detangling exclusively? I'm trying this out now, and it seemed to go okay my last wash. I didn't notice any more tangling than usual at the line of demarcation. After slathering on my DC, I take one hand and massage my fingers to the scalp (because that's the only way to get to it) and gently pull my fingers through until they get caught at the line of demarcation. Then I use the other hand to gently remove the spots where my fingers got caught. I seem to mostly lose shed hairs this way, so there's not as much breakage.

CandiceC · #**3549** 06-25-2012, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by newbeginnings2010

@ZebraPrintLover - I'm washing today too. Fingers crossed and good luck!

To all type 4transitioners: Are any of you finger detangling exclusively? I'm trying this out now, and it seemed to go okay my last wash. I didn't notice any more tangling than usual at the line of demarcation. After slathering on my DC, I take one hand and massage my fingers to the scalp (because that's the only way to get to it) and gently pull my fingers through until they get caught at the line of demarcation. Then I use the other hand to gently remove the spots where my fingers got caught. I seem to mostly lose shed hairs this way, so there's not as much breakage.

@newbeginnings2010

I only finger comb and detangle. I have a k cutter comb, but I only used it a couple times and misplaced it a couple years ago. Using my fingers is much more gentle since I always have tangles. I can also like to feel what's going on. It make it easier to work out the shed hair without breaking hair in the process.

toyas08 · #**3550** 06-25-2012, 01:32 PM

1 year post relaxer today

My relaxed hair is getting harder to manage even when it's straighten it tangles. Other than that all is well and want to go 18 months post to big chop but we'll see.

MsDee14 · #**3551** 06-25-2012, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by newbeginnings2010

To all type 4transitioners: Are any of you finger detangling exclusively? I'm trying this out now, and it seemed to go okay my last wash. I didn't notice any more tangling than usual at the line of demarcation. After slathering on my DC, I take one hand and massage my fingers to the scalp (because that's the only way to get to it) and gently pull my fingers through until they get caught at the line of demarcation. Then I use the other hand to gently remove the spots where my fingers got caught. I seem to mostly lose shed hairs this way, so there's not as much breakage.

I only use a comb once a month. Other than that, I strictly finger detangle. Saves me a boatload of hair and I still get all my shed hairs out.

chrisanddonniesmommy · #**3552** 06-25-2012, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by newbeginnings2010

To all type 4transitioners: Are any of you finger detangling exclusively?.

No, I need my comb. There are times when I finger detangle as I also comb just because some sections don't require an actual comb.

shortt29 · #**3553** 06-25-2012, 04:59 PM

I have been finger detangling and using the tangle teezer when necessary. This has helped me lose less hair. I was losing so much hair in the beginning and I was so discouraged but with the help of coconut oil and finger detangling it is soooo much easier.

ZebraPrintLover · #**3554** 06-25-2012, 10:23 PM

I too need a comb!

About to plait my hair up for the week.

ETA: I oiled my scalp with JBCO and will leave it this way until Sunday

Leslie_C · #**3555** 06-26-2012, 01:20 AM

Anybody have a link to a good finger detangling tutorial? I finger comb and style and only use a shower comb to detangle on wash day, but I would like to give finger detangling a try too.

JJamiah · #**3556** 06-26-2012, 01:27 AM

I am breaking down my hair on Saturday and Giving my hair royal treatment. It will be braided back up for vacation and under a wig.
It will be 3 weeks for this set of braids. I am leaving the next set in until for another 3 weeks after that I seem to be ready to break it down and restart.
So far I don't know exactly which wig I want to take with me. I thought Kay but I think I want something else, HUH! HELP!

Rae81 · #**3557** 06-26-2012, 07:09 AM

So last night I decided to flat iron my hair,its been awhile and figured I would give my hair a break from the bun. Well last night it was so straight and pretty. This morning I get up take a shower and when I took my hair down my new growth decided it didn't want to stay straight and poof up,my edges curled up. Now I remember why I didn't flat iron my hair all those months.

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