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Pregnant +Transitioning =??? Printed From: HairBoutique.com Category: African American Hair Forum Name: African American Hair Forum Description: Devoted to the special needs of African Americans. URL: https://talk.hairboutique.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=62582 Printed Date: July 22 2025 at 10:13pm Topic: Pregnant +Transitioning =??? Posted By: bmbethea Subject: Pregnant +Transitioning =??? Date Posted: September 27 2008 at 2:26pm Im 5 months prego my last perm was at the first week of Sept I hear a lot of scary stories about black woman and perms who are pregnant (In their last trimester) and lose their hair to a perm b/c of the hormones or they get a perm afterwards and end up lookin like a KIWI . And I don't think I can pull off the tropical fruit look so since I've been dieing to transition (I keep starting and stopping) is this a good time I'm thinking about braids something other than micros I need to be realistic Im in school Ill have a baby in January. Maybe I should just play the lotto and everything will be alright but just in case that doesn't work gimme some advice. Replies: Posted By: Gldspoon Date Posted: September 27 2008 at 7:06pm Hi there. I think the best place to start is to decide if you are really going to transition or you just want to not perm your hair until the baby is born and then you get a relaxer. In both cases doing either cornrow braids or regular box braids (not micros) is your best bet. I transitioned 2 years ago. I did braids for about 6 months and then I did the BC. I have locks now that are neck length. Are you planning to just go natural or are you thinking about doing dreads? ------------- Welcome to My World! http://www.black-women-beauty-central.com - Beauty Tips for Black Women Posted By: bmbethea Date Posted: September 29 2008 at 6:03pm No dreads I just want a giant Afro like that wig erica bydu wears some times ------------- Due Date Jan.28.2008 3C/4A - Transitioning for real this time Last Perm Sept.2008 Posted By: Gldspoon Date Posted: September 29 2008 at 7:19pm o.k....in that case do the braids and cut a little of the straight ends off each time to take them out. Deep condition like your life depends on it and be gentle. When your hair gets long enough to style cut off the rest of the relaxed hair. Good luck! ------------- Welcome to My World! http://www.black-women-beauty-central.com - Beauty Tips for Black Women Posted By: bmbethea Date Posted: October 04 2008 at 3:47pm THX SO MUCH!!! ------------- Due Date Jan.28.2008 3C/4A - Transitioning for real this time Last Perm Sept.2008 Posted By: Gldspoon Date Posted: October 05 2008 at 9:20am You're welcome! ------------- Welcome to My World! http://www.black-women-beauty-central.com - Beauty Tips for Black Women

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