My Transition Progress Report (PIX GALORE)

[Whimsy]

So, as some of you know, I've been transitioning since August 2007. My transition has been pretty smooth. Months 7-9 were kinda dicey for me, learning about dealing with the two textures, but otherwise smooth sailing! Here's my progress report. Post yours!

September 2007 (one month after last texturizer)

This part of the transition was a breeze. Basically wore it straight via maxiglide or did wash n gos during the fall/winter/early spring.

December 2007 (just a random pic)

April 2008 (chopped from BSL+ to APL)
Posted about it here with more pictures: http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=210287&highlight=bsl+apl

Loved the cut but the 2 textures, I really had to fight with for the summer. Ended up learning that braidouts were my bestest friend

June 2008 (my beloved braidout)

January 2009

April 2009 - Before Deep Trim - I've been really tempted to BC so instead I did a nice deep trim of about 3+ inches all over w/ some layers.

April/May 2009 - After Trim - dry and wet. Also Trying to show texture. More/Better pics are in blog. (I finally updated!)

tryin to show wet length (look! not much relaxed ends left in the back!!)

wet texture shot attempt haha

So that's where I am now, working my way to August 2009 for my BC!!!

Transitioners and naturals who did a timely transition, show us your transition progress report!

 

[BostonMaria]

Wow your hair is beautiful! I really admire the people that can transition long term. I don't know how you can fight the urge to BC. I was going nuts and chopped before my goal of 1 yr of transitioning. You're doing great!

 

[leona2025]

Your hair is so gorgeous!!!! I need your reggie ASAP.

 

[unique4lyfe33]

wow love your hair!

 

[FindingMe]

ok, whimsy...you ain't got but 1 inch of relaxed ends left....(if it were me I would chop and let all that beautiful hair fly and curl freely...)



ETA: If you chopped, you'd be at APL stretched...girl the rate your hair grows, you will be BSL by the end of the year...you'd still have enuf to make a nice pony you could do updo's with no issues....girl, let me get outta this thread 'cause I am a fellow long-term transitioner and i'm supposed to be supporting you in keeping your transition going...

i'm just sayin'....if it were me....

 

[LuyshuZ]

Absolutley beautiful! Really nice growth. How much do you get per year?
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[HealthyHair2007]

Wow you hair looks great. It looks soooo healthy! Yes, please tell your regi.

 

[Toy]

Beautiful!!!!!

 

[SheenaVee]

wow you have a LOT of natural hair. Your hair is beautiful!

 

[audacity.]

your hair whimz!

i wish you would let it grow though

 

[kblc06]

How in the heck of does your hair grow so fast?!

 

[MAMATO]

Beautiful curls... I love it

 

[Whimsy]

WHOA you guys are so fast!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!

Wow your hair is beautiful! I really admire the people that can transition long term. I don't know how you can fight the urge to BC. I was going nuts and chopped before my goal of 1 yr of transitioning. You're doing great!

Thanks, I didn't know I could make it!!! My first transition I wanted to go a year and lasted about 6 months...lmao

Your hair is so gorgeous!!!! I need your reggie ASAP.

Thanks, I don't really have one, just try to keep it clean and moisturized. I was bunning for a month or so recently, but got bored. I just get bored with reggies and end up starting something new. I try to DC twice a month tho no matter what... I've KINDA been keeping up with that one!!! And I feel a difference in my hair.

ok, whimsy...you ain't got but 1 inch of relaxed ends left....(if it were me I would chop and let all that beautiful hair fly and curl freely...)



ETA: If you chopped, you'd be at APL stretched...girl the rate your hair grows, you will be BSL by the end of the year...you'd still have enuf to make a nice pony yoou could do updo's with no issues....girl, let me gert outta this thread 'cause I am a fellow long-term transitioner and i'm supposed to be supporting you in keeping your transition going...

i'm just sayin'....if it were me....

You are the worst!!!! lmao

It's about an inch or so in the back, but in the front and sides it's a lot (check the blog there should be a few pix that show it...i think) I am going to hold out till August no matter what!!!.
So devil, get offa my shoulder!!!!

 

[BostonMaria]

Whimsy, did you have natural hair for a long time before you relaxed it?
And what made you decide to transition?

I'm just curious. I have natural hair too

 

[MochaEyeCandy]

Girl stop stringing them ends along and put them out of their misery!!!

I kid, I kid. Absolutely beautiful progress

ETA: I wish I had your patience. I was 'posed to transition for 2 years...8 months into it, I just gave up and bc'd.

 

[danigurl18]

Absolutely lovely! You are almost there!

 

[soxie119]

great job! your hair looks great.

 

[Whimsy]

Whimsy, did you have natural hair for a long time before you relaxed it?
And what made you decide to transition?

I'm just curious. I have natural hair too

I BCd on September 14th 2005.
Then Texlaxed again in October 2006.
So only stayed natural for about a year....
Last texlax was August 2007.
I guess I just can't make up my mind?

I figure since I took the time/effort/patience to transition properly this time I will NOT texlax again.

 

[Denise11]

All I can say is WOW!!!!!!!

 

[mkd]

Your hair is beautiful!

 

[FindingMe]

You are the worst!!!! lmao

It's about an inch or so in the back, but in the front and sides it's a lot (check the blog there should be a few pix that show it...i think) I am going to hold out till August no matter what!!!.
So devil, get offa my shoulder!!!!

:heated: heh heh heh...drats...foiled again...

On the real: I am only 13 months post, so I only have about 6-7 inches of NG. You can see some of my progress in my FOTKI :

@ 6 months: http://public.fotki.com/FindingMe/september-2009/6-months-into-my-tr/

@ 12.5 months: http://public.fotki.com/FindingMe/1-year-post-relaxer/transitioning-hair/

 

[Auburn]

:lovedrool:

 

[blue_flower]

Your transition is going smoothly! Great job!

 

[tiffers]

 

[Whimsy]

:heated: heh heh heh...drats...foiled again...

On the real: I am only 13 months post, so I only have about 6-7 inches of NG. You can see some of my progress in my FOTKI :

@ 6 months: http://public.fotki.com/FindingMe/september-2009/6-months-into-my-tr/

@ 12.5 months: http://public.fotki.com/FindingMe/1-year-post-relaxer/transitioning-hair/

13 months and you're tryin to give ME hell!?!!
you are a lil devil!!!
Glad you're progressing nicely!!!
How long you goin? 2 years?

 

[Mystic]

Your curls are so beautiful, and your hair grows so fast! Lucky you.

 

[Eisani]

Whimsy! LOVE!!

 

[kami11213]

Absolutely gorgeous!

 

[naturalmanenyc]

Gorgeous hair!!!!

I have been transitioning for a while but doing mini chops. My last relaxer was 12/30/2007. I could not deal with the three textures (bone straight relaxed, texlaxed & natural) and had lots of breakage.

You have beautiful curls!

 

[healthytext]

Thanks for sharing! Your hair is luscious and I love the shape.