Transitioner needs serious motivation
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Topic: Transitioner needs serious motivation
Posted By: Luvlybelizean
Subject: Transitioner needs serious motivation
Date Posted: August 25 2006 at 11:02am
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Hi ladies,
i am transitioning my last relaxer being 4 months ago. its time to go back to school and i have no idea what to do with my hair. i would love to weave it b/c this grows my hair in the past i had three inches of growth from weaveing the whole semester!
it is very difficult to deal with the natural hair and relaxed tips. my weve wont blend and im on the verge of relaxing im reaching my breaking point . please post some advice it is really needed.
i was thinking of doing a full head weave but very scared that it might not look natural. i bought a pack of hair wich included the top piece for 15.99 please tell me how to make this thing look natural if not i might have to slap on some tcb lye and i dont want to do that. ive worked hard for 4 months.  ------------- "A rose is still and always will be a rose"~Aretha Franklin.* Remember beauty is in the eyes of the beholder* Last relaxer:4/06 Trans. styles: weaves&braids goal:4-6" natural Currently: 4"uneven |
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Posted By: Vanity3
Date Posted: August 26 2006 at 12:43pm
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I've done a full head weave. With the right styling, it can look great!
But when I took the weave out...my hair was very thin!
I recommend braids, cornrows or something to that effect. If you can't braid, I'm sure there are some girls on your campus that do it as a side hussle!
You can always flat iron your hair when you want it straight. But rollersets are my friend, I love the way my hair comes out, it really blends the two textures.
Don't give up...I know it's hard, but well worth it, my hair is thicker since I've stop relaxing. ------------- Natural since March 2006 No "heat" challenge for Winter 08-09 public.fotki.com/Vanity3 keepitsimplesista.ning.com/profile/Vanity1920 |
Posted By: carameldiva
Date Posted: August 26 2006 at 2:34pm
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Cosigning with Vanity3- she has given you some really good advice. Don't give up- it gets easier and your hair will thank you in the long run. Check out http://www.blackhairmedia.com - www.blackhairmedia.com and http://www.longhaircareforum.com - www.longhaircareforum.com for more info on transitioning and other people that are going through and have been through the same things that you are experiencing. Also http://www.diasporahaircare.com - www.diasporahaircare.com
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Posted By: ladykaya
Date Posted: August 28 2006 at 10:36am
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Don't worry as long as you have the right stylist you can do a full head of weave fine. But it is better to do cornrows or flat twists. ------------- 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: suzepf
Date Posted: September 08 2006 at 8:06am
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Girl, wig it up! I have 3 half wigs to help me out. I cornrolls my hair in the winter. I start the cornrolls not so much in the front but more towrads the middle of my scalp. Grease your scalp with Shapley MTG, take your vitamins and don't touch it for a week or two and let me tell you, when you undo them cornrolls, you'd be like where all this hair come from!
OR.....
Co-wash it everyday, put some castor oil (or any good oil) in it to keep it nice and moisturized, put it in a pony tail BUT DON'T COMB IT, take your vits, and let me tell, you'd be like my hair is so soft and where'd all this hair come from!
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Posted By: suzepf
Date Posted: September 08 2006 at 8:11am
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Co-sign with Vanity3 too.
I am attempting my 3rd try and to no relaxing. The 1st two times I made it to month 4 and gave in. But man those 4 months, my hair grew strong. That's why I'm attempting it one more time. The only problem I face is that my hair is sooooooo thick. I already broke 4 combs and 1 brush. But keep in mind the key word is THICK! My boyfriend loves it! He wants my hair natural and down to my bootay! And so do I. So keep on keeping on my sister. I'm right there with ya!
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Posted By: soon2b
Date Posted: October 12 2006 at 5:43pm
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Slick back your hair with gel while its wet and put it in a bun. If you
slick it down while wet then tie it down tight with a scarf to let it
dry you will have a slick back style that is wavy.
------------- hairtype:3C-4A Tranistioning:last perm 1/29/06 Learning to embrace my true beauty and loving it |