Why do so many women transition?
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Topic: Why do so many women transition?
Posted By: Live aus Berlin
Subject: Why do so many women transition?
Date Posted: July 21 2006 at 9:58am
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I was wondering what the reason is that a lot of women transition from having relaxed hair to natural hair. Is it to be true to yourself or because over time relaxing your hair breaks it out?
At the moment my hair is natural and sometimes I think about texturising it just to give it some extra length and managebility. The thing is I wouldn´t want to wear my hair straight. I would like the texture to remain as close to my natural hair texture as possible.
I was wondering if anyone could tell me whether it would be a good idea to texturise my hair or not. Do you think it would cause me no problems at first but then maybe 10 years down the line it will have all broken out?
If anyone has any experience of what a relaxer or texturiser can do to your hair after years of use that would be helpful.
Thanks ------------- We are not human beings having a spiritual experience but spiritual beings having a human expeience... |
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Posted By: Sweet_Ambrosia
Date Posted: July 21 2006 at 6:19pm
Women Transition for many reasons. But I can only speak for myself, one of the main reasons I decided to Transition was I simply grew tired of relaxing my hair, and I got bored with the look of relaxed hair and needed a change. My hair wasnt damaged or breaking off, it just was something I wanted to do. ------------- *Transitioned Successfully (7-20-05~7-20-07) *100 Natural~3c/4a *Hair Goal: WSL *stretched/straighten* '08 |
Live aus Berlin wrote:Posted By: babyautumn
Date Posted: July 22 2006 at 11:00am
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WELL, I did it because the chemical fumes ..that sulfuric smell was getting on my LAST nerve, it was TOO time consuming for me since I have a very persistant and adventurous 3 year old, got tired of giving some of these beauticians my head of hair to experiment on and dad nabit I came to the realization that my hair seems to love being left the heck alone. I love not having to run around like a chicken with my head cut off due to the speed race of putting the relaxer in my hair.(lol) My hair ain't trying to leave my scalp and find a new home on the floor or the sink anymore either. My only regret is I wished I had "started over" years ago. I only relaxed my hair 3 times a year anyway..it didn't cause any problems but I couldn't let hard earned money go to waste anymore. Wash and go is mostly what i do..wash and go!! ------------- beauty is in the eye of the beholder;make sure that your vision of it doesn't blind anyone elses! |
Posted By: deexox
Date Posted: July 22 2006 at 6:35pm
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I transitioned because my hair didn't agree with relaxers and because i like my hair's texture. ------------- Hair Type- 4a/b *transitioning front of my head* Length-ranges from 5-7 inches =) Products- Garnier Fructis S & S Poo, Lustrasilk Shea Butter Mango Conditioner and Cantu-Leave in =) |
Posted By: ladykaya
Date Posted: July 23 2006 at 7:04pm
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Well for me I was tired of relaxing, the cost, and the breakage. For you, all you can do is try it. If you keep it up with its scheduled maintenance of its texturizes and shampoo routine then you should be fine. Right now I use Baka natural-laxer plus to help with manging my hair. You could use things that can give your hair manageability without having to make it permanent or with chemicals.
HTH ------------- Last Relaxer: Mar 06 Transition Style: Braids All Natural Goal: Jan 07 Type: 4b Length: 2in-Nat/4in-Rel Length Goal: Mid back(18in) 3yrs http://www.public.fotki.com/ladykaya/ - My fotki |
Posted By: merisit
Date Posted: July 24 2006 at 12:30am
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I think I first started b/c I loved the way my roots looked and wanted to see the total outcome.
But then it became a health thing for me, I noticed my natural hair was much thicker and healthier.
Also, I thrive to be different and at the time there weren't that many ppl tryin' to be natural.
 And we forget last but not least... I was just plain lazy!!! LoL!  ------------- Natural since: Spring 00' Type: 3c |
Posted By: Live aus Berlin
Date Posted: July 24 2006 at 5:39am
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Thanks for all of your comments. I´ve found them all very interesting and helpful in making a decision. I´ve also done a lot of research and have decided to keep my hair natural as I think with the right products and care it has a lot of potential. Not only that but I want to be different and love myself for being different. Thanks again for all of you r comments and good luck with acheiving your hair goals (",) ------------- We are not human beings having a spiritual experience but spiritual beings having a human expeience... |
Posted By: kally
Date Posted: July 28 2006 at 10:51am
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I did it because it for the health of my hair. If my hair would stay thick and not shed or break so much believe me I would stay with the relaxer. ------------- "God makes no mistakes" he created you the way you are suppose to be. |
Posted By: kriticalkare
Date Posted: August 03 2006 at 10:09pm
I like the versatilitiy of natural hair. I can wear it straight, curly, wavy, coiled, twisted, nappy . Also it is much stronger and healthier in its natural state
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