So THIS is why they call it Creamy CRACK!

[yorkpatties]

I am starting to realize why they call it creamy crack. I am a few short months from 1 year off that stuff and I am finally getting withdrawals. I was fine the past few months, eagerly awaiting to see what my hair would look like in a stretched afro, in a twist out, in an afro puff, but I am getting antsy. For the past few months I've only noticed natural heads but in the past week I've found myself eyeballing long, relaxed, weaved-up heads Sad but true. I am imagining throwing in the towel, but I will not go gentle into that good night. My boyfriend has been very supportive, keeping me on the straight and narrow, but those cravings are staring to kick in, out of no where. This awkward mullet/TWA phase sucks.

 

[JazzyOleBabe]

Hang in there girlie.

 

[aquajoyice]

I understand the struggle OP. I actually love transitioning and getting to know my hair. But recently relaxed my mother's hair and was envious of how easy it was to flat iron. She was shaking her hair and for a minute I found myself giving her the side eye lol. But remember the reason you decided to go natural in the first place. And the awkward phase will pass and you'll be glad you decided not to fall off the wagon

 

[CurlsBazillion]

Girl, I kept a relaxer kit on stand by for the first year. Even though relaxers have caused the crown of my head a lot of damage I held on to that relaxer. Last summer I used it on my edges which was pointless because that hair shed and grew back in within two weeks. Just two days ago I thought about relaxing for a minute but I'm gonna stick this out because at the end of the day I love my curls and whenever I flat iron I can't wait to wash and get my curls back.

 

[camilla]

Creamy crack indeed BUT call me vain I CAN'T cut my mbl relaxed thick hair!!!! Still love ALL hair relaxed OR natural If you made the choice stay strong I do wish I chopped when I did my 1 year stretch SMH what ever makes U happy IT WILL grow maybe change your look with a NAtural half wig I wear them!!! With my front in a flat twist out blends like a charm GOOD LUCK

 

[havilland]

all i can say is i feel you girl...i feel you.....the ease of styling is what i miss....the thin ends keep me holding out to continue transitioning.....at least for now. i'm 37 weeks post. my hair is a mine field. LOL

 

[MzSwift]

Hang in there girl!

My vice is cutting. I kept my hair in extensions during the awkward stage to protect it from myself. And I bought some short, pixie wigs to rock b/c I love short hair on me.

 

[HappilyLiberal]

I am starting to realize why they call it creamy crack. I am a few short months from 1 year off that stuff and I am finally getting withdrawals. I was fine the past few months, eagerly awaiting to see what my hair would look like in a stretched afro, in a twist out, in an afro puff, but I am getting antsy. For the past few months I've only noticed natural heads but in the past week I've found myself eyeballing long, relaxed, weaved-up heads Sad but true. I am imagining throwing in the towel, but I will not go gentle into that good night. My boyfriend has been very supportive, keeping me on the straight and narrow, but those cravings are staring to kick in, out of no where. This awkward mullet/TWA phase sucks.

I think this is normal. I am almost 12 months post-BC after a 6 month transition. I was tempted to relax a few weeks ago. But I am determined to make it to three years before making that decision.

 

[yorkpatties]

Thanks everyone for your support. I listened to the latest episode of Nappturalite Radio podcast today and that helped stave off some of the cravings. I made it through another day!

I am just starting to think it's a matter of boredom. I haven't done anything with my natural hair except wash and gos since my BC and weekdays I am in my pixie wig for work. I think I am mostly just eager for a change.

 

[BadMamaJama]

I feel you! I'm about 16 mos in and the cc is cawlin me! If I do one more set of mini twists! Arrrggghh! I think I'm going to do a straight weave with my hair out and just flat iron it. If I don't change it up I'm going to end up relaxing then bc'ing again.

 

[AHeadOfCoils]

I'm not itching for the creamy crack, but I am itching for a short pixie cut. When I was relaxed, I cut my hair off every two years into a pixie cut. I MISS THEM DEARLY, but I know I would have to relax to get the look I want. I'm so bored with twist outs, wash and gos, high puffs, and all that. I want my ish slicked and short. Wishful thinking. If I relax, I will be rocking this thick almost APL hair until it's WL.... Buhleedat. That's why I will continue being natural.

 

[My Friend]

Hold on ya'll! Be skrong! Keep hope alive!

Have ya'll thought about getting some hair toys?

 

[tdillz]

I am starting to realize why they call it creamy crack. I am a few short months from 1 year off that stuff and I am finally getting withdrawals. I was fine the past few months, eagerly awaiting to see what my hair would look like in a stretched afro, in a twist out, in an afro puff, but I am getting antsy. For the past few months I've only noticed natural heads but in the past week I've found myself eyeballing long, relaxed, weaved-up heads Sad but true. I am imagining throwing in the towel, but I will not go gentle into that good night. My boyfriend has been very supportive, keeping me on the straight and narrow, but those cravings are staring to kick in, out of no where. This awkward mullet/TWA phase sucks.

Oh man I know the feeling!!! I'm in the awkward phase of my twa as well and I'm having a hard time trying styles! I'm a 4a/b girl and I do wash and god every single day because my twist outs aren't working for me! But keep ur head up an remember why you went natural in the first place. I find myself going to YouTube often looking at encouraging videos to help me stay strong in this trying twa phase.

 

[yorkpatties]

I think I need a prescription for more time spent on LHCF and a good dose of one of those hair porn threads and I'll see how I feel in the morning. Thanks everyone. Keep hope alive!

 

[BlaqBella]

I think most of us go through that but hopefully you're happy with your choice. I definetly know the feeling.

 

[yorkpatties]

I think most of us go through that but hopefully you're happy with your choice. I definetly know the feeling.

You're completely right. I didn't think I would though, that's why it feels so strange. I thought I was kind of...above that in a way, I guess the more accurate thing to say would be OVER IT. But I think we all just want to run back to the familiar when it gets tough, and though I spent all of my teens and some of my twenties natural, I had been relaxed since 2002. That's 10 years of "chemical dependency" I guess I took that for granted. And it's nice to hear how many of us have to and WILL overcome this.

 

[thatscuteright]

Hang in there hon, it gets better

 

[silenttullip]

*ike voice* Anna Mae, if you relax I'm gonna perm ya I swear