Is it really possible to transition with braid outs until Im ready to chop?

Ive been 5 months without a relaxer.
Im enjoying my braid outs.
Im not so good at twist outs. they dont like me, I dont like them.
Im experimenting wtih products and styles.
I even flat iron here and there in memory of my relaxer.

I dont like weaves on me. I dont like braids-dont have the time, money, or effort to sit for hours getting braids. I dont like short hair on me so a big chop is out. My hair is down to my breasts. The relaxed hair seems to be getting thinner and thinner. Or is it REALLY? Does it just SEEM that way since my roots are PUFFIN and POPPIN?

Has anyone here ever transitioned fully (like a year or more) with JUST braid outs and twist outs?
I got some advice today from a friend who has been natural for TEN YEARS. She told me to just keep using the straightening comb-warm, not hot.
I do not want to transition for 1, 2, 3 years only to have heat damage. Then Id have to transition again. URGH. i'll be a grandmother before im fully natural.

advice?
thanks in advance!

I transitioned with twist outs. I did a mini-chop cause of the relaxed ends. I wasn't feeling the two textures. You most certainly can transition that way. Keep in mind your hair is adjusting to the changes that you made and will take time before you see results. Don't give up. I've been there.

I've been transitioning 18 mths. I'm also not a weave or braid person. When I started my hair was bra strap length in back so I didn't want to chop it all off either. For the 1st 6 mths I did rollersets (but didn't flat iron the new growth, I was fine just using moisturizer & gel to smooth my edges).

Eventually, as my hair grew it became harder to detangle & I was shampooing more often (due to my work out schedule) so I started trying other styles. Whenever I want to wear my hair out now I do a braid out, otherwise it's in a bun. I love both styles & get compliments with either. I still haven't figured out how to get more than 2 dys out of a braid out though.

So yes, it's possible!

I wore a lot of twist and curls when I was transitioning and roller sets.

I transitioned for seven months with braidouts. Because of the relaxed ends twistouts didn't work for me. A twist n curl is better with relaxed ends.

yes, it is possible. braidouts seem to be your "go to" style for transitioning. I have been transitioning for almost two years and the style that I use most often is a rollerset or rodset. That is just the easiest style for me to maintain with my texture. I have incorporated other styles into my regimen but I most often go back to rollersetting over time. It's just easier for me.

I only transitioned about 4 1/2 months but it is definitely possible to go longer with braid outs. They blend the two textures very well. You may even wanna try rolling the ends like some of the ladies suggested.

My go to styles were bantu knot outs, braidouts and roller sets.