Newbie checking in here.
Can you commit to post weekly or so and tell us:
I will try to post weekly.
1: Where you been, where you wanna go with your hair? Goals?
I started relaxing my hair in elementary school because it was too much for my Mom to manage. I have sensitive scalp, so getting relaxed for me was a painful experience. My hair never went a couple inches past shoulder length. In college, I started getting my hair pressed to take a break from the relaxer, but of course I lost body. I went back to the relaxer but had issues retaining length past SL. In my mid-twenties, I started getting a texturizer (Arosci) which was great! My hair really thrived and I had body. Of course, I ruined it and went back to the relaxer. Which brings me to where I am today - my edges are thinned, the kitchen doesn't grow, and I don't have the natural body I want to my hair. I am currently 7 weeks post relaxer and am trying to transition to natural. Goal length: BSL! (stretched or unstretched I'm not sure yet)
2: What's your hair doing now? What do u use? What's your reggie (regimen)? What's in your stash? What's your style?
My hair is pretty much as it is in my avatar - but a little longer. I will be checking in with Anthony Dickey very soon for a trim. As I am trying to transition, I will probably get a cut every 2 months, until the relaxer's gone - no BC for me. I've just started using Ayurvedic oils to prepoo- right now Vatika oil, mahabhringaraj oil as well as castor oil, olive oil and aloe vera juice (Thanks Whole Foods!). Also going to start doing the protein shake in this thread
http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=288413
I just bought Giovanni shampoo and the Giovanni direct leave in - let's see how that works for me.... tying not to be a PJ.
3: WHAT do U need to know? I would love to know how other transitioners are making the leap to natural. I've been reading Curly Nikk's blog and can't wait to try her twist out method.
http://www.curlynikki.com/2008/10/as-promised-t-n-c-tutorial-is-here-d.html
Also, trying to narrow down what products to use, but I have feeling a lot of trial and error is in store. I am looking into doing a henna/cassia mix to cover my grays - would love more info on this as well.
4. What forums do u like?
I've been reading the hair care forum, but have looked at the fashion and skincare forums.
Join date: Joined in March, lurked before them.
Styling: Currently wearing my hair straight, hoping to get the twist out down.
Heat commitment: Once a week rollerset for now.
Stretching goal: if applies: Trying to get away from the relaxer - so stretching forever, I guess
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Albums? Links?: None at this time - definitely in the future.