Help!! To Go or Not Go Natural??...
meganmonique
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Hey ladies!!
My name is Megan and I am new to the site. :-) I've been checking it out the past cpl day b/c I have a few friends who are completely natural and they've mentioned site a few times! And so now, I have made the decision to go natural...well not really lol. I'm still unsure at this moment if I want to or not. On the one hand I do because I love the versatility that comes w/ it and frankly I'm just bored with relaxed hair now. On the other hand I don't want to b/c I don't want it to seem like I'm doing b/c everyone else is. What do you guys think?
It's been about 4 1/2 months since my last relaxer, so I guess I'm transitioning. But I'm not sure since I haven't been doing any "transitioning techniques" until recently. So my real question for you all is, WHAT DO I DO? LOL I know that it like so broad, but I am so new at this process and I don't know where to start. I guess to make it easier to answer, I'll just some of my questions:
I hope this post isn't too long, and I apologize if some of these ?s have been answered elsewhere on the board. Like I said, I'm fairly new to this and maybe a little over-excited. All of your help/answers are greatly appreciated
My name is Megan and I am new to the site. :-) I've been checking it out the past cpl day b/c I have a few friends who are completely natural and they've mentioned site a few times! And so now, I have made the decision to go natural...well not really lol. I'm still unsure at this moment if I want to or not. On the one hand I do because I love the versatility that comes w/ it and frankly I'm just bored with relaxed hair now. On the other hand I don't want to b/c I don't want it to seem like I'm doing b/c everyone else is. What do you guys think?
It's been about 4 1/2 months since my last relaxer, so I guess I'm transitioning. But I'm not sure since I haven't been doing any "transitioning techniques" until recently. So my real question for you all is, WHAT DO I DO? LOL I know that it like so broad, but I am so new at this process and I don't know where to start. I guess to make it easier to answer, I'll just some of my questions:
- Is there something I need to do everyday to my hair?
- What about co-washing? How often should I do it?
- What shampoos/conditioners are good to use (at a cheap price -- I'm on a budget these days lol)?
- What are some other products that you recommend for me to use during transition?
- What are some transitioning do's/don'ts that I need to know about?
- Organic Root Stimulator shamppo/replenishing conditioner/hair moisturizer/wrap and setting mousse (you see I'm a big ORS fan LOL)
- Hollywood Beauty (?) Olive Oil
- Profectiv Hair Growth Lotion
I hope this post isn't too long, and I apologize if some of these ?s have been answered elsewhere on the board. Like I said, I'm fairly new to this and maybe a little over-excited. All of your help/answers are greatly appreciated
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Well I am new to and have not had a perm since Feb 2011. I do not want to do the big chop. So I am using Treasured Locks natural relaxer in this transition. So far so good. You can check my post and see the pics I posted. I am really learning as well so I can't offer up any more info than that. Good Luck!!
Yes! Even now with the rollerset I've been doing, my hair is one less thing I have to worry about! I just "fluff" it up and go about my day! I've gotten so many compliments it's ridiculous! Like I said I flat ironed a piece of my hair to see if I wanted to straighten it again and was oh no! LOL I just dont know where to start on this process!! I think Im making a bigger out of this than it really is. I guess its just the excitement! Thanks for the encouragement
Same here! Last I got a relaxer was February. I'm gonna have to check it out! What other products do you use? And no worries
But it's pAid of no regrets!
On the other hand I had a chic how transitioned for over a year hair is about the same length it's all on your u.
If caring for transition hair is hArd to u do not go natural bc it gets pretty awkward at stages! But I have loved every stage!
So if your undecided try a short term transition
I promise you'll never get bored!!
Bc'd June 21, 2010
Right now I am using Hebal Essence Tousled me softly shampoo and conditioner ( about to switch to shea moisture products) Using Shea Moisture deep condition and hair mist. I am about to pick up so ECO gel/ with olive oil for use from time to time.
If you are tired of perm burning your scalp or coming away with scabs...
If you are tired of constant breakage and split ends..
If you are tired of wondering where your six inches a year are going to..
If you have always wanted thicker fuller mane of glorious locks and the versatility that goes with them...
If you want to be comfortable with the beautiful curls that god gave you
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Can't tell you whether to go natural or not, because it's not me doing it. I've already done it. Some women make several attempts at it, and finally commit - some for good, some for a season.
It's not something to do because someone else is doing it/has done it. When I decided to go natural, nobody else was a consideration...I wasn't looking at who was natural, didn't ask for opinions, nor did I think long and hard about it. I was ready to stop relaxing my hair, so...that's exactly what I did. No regrets...except I wish I'd done it much sooner.
Hype doesn't last, and many women get frustrated easy, and the first side eye they get, it's all over for them. They go back and forth. So, it's important to really determine why you're considering it, and be honest with yourself. Are you going to be able to stick it out, when your hair natural hair starts to grow out, and you have to manage two distinct textures?
One of the biggest issues is the "unveiling". That's when you realize what you actually have on your head, vs what you thought or wanted. If "poppin curls" is your fantasy, make sure you can handle the reality...whatever it is.
Take some time and read, read again...and read some more. There are no shortcuts. There's tons of info here. So, take some time and take it in. If you have questions about what you've read, ask...folks are more than willing to help you.
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