Hello ladies!
I am happy AND ashamed to say that since I decided to transition two weeks ago I have had this window open and have read this ENTIRE thread. WHEW! I almost feel like i have already transitioned for two years!
Almost.
There is so much great information and support in here that I don't see how I can't succeed.
My story:
Three weeks ago I made my usual appointment to get my ten week texlax touch up. I also decided to get some color because I recently found *so many* new grays.
A week later I was thinking and decided I wanted to get to BSL quicker than it took me to finally get to APL. I decided to be more committed to bunning. Then I said to myself--if I'm going to do that I may as well go natural!
Every nine weeks before I make that TU appointment I toyed with the idea, but that final wash before the TU would change my mind.
I have a 9yo DD that will leave my house at 18 (or so
) with natural hair, dogonit! I have worked on her and she loves the versatility of her natural hair and has been telling me to go natural. She was so happy when I told her its on!
I found a new hair stylist a little over a year ago who told me at our very first appointment that I should go natural. Her hair was always in a weave and she threw around terms like "protective styling," " hiding her hair," and referred to herself as not being "scissor happy." At my last appointment I informed her that I would only be getting the color and that I am transitioning. She was so happy for me. Then she showed me her hair. I didn't even realize that it wasn't the weave! Her real, natural hair is longer than the weave! So I know with her help and you all, I can do this.
I plan to grow my hair to BSL stretched/straightened and then trim relaxed ends to maintain that length. I will be using buns, Bantu knot outs, and braid outs. I trust my stylist not to burn my hair and I will be getting a wash, blow, and flat iron/curl every 4-6 weeks. I think this will go a long way towards helping me through any rough spots. When I wash myself I will make sure to use the ONE product that has made comb outs possible, Living Proof No Frizz Straight Making Styling Creme. It does nothing for keeping my hair or DD's hair any straighter, but it is priceless for allowing me to actually comb my hair with new growth.
Well, that's it. I'm now 11 weeks post and I cant wait until the day I'm reporting a number like that, but in months. HHG everyone!
ETA: I can't believe I wrote all that! Excited much?