7 Months Post Relaxer

Hi all I'm new to the boards

I'll be 7 months as of tomorrow. I recently had the urge to BC but after cutting a little piece I chickened out. [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.] I have been doing gradual trims so my hair is the shorter is ever been so I don't see myself doing a long term transition. My go to style was bantu knot outs but I just tried flexi rods and I'm liking that better. here's a pic of my current length, there's not much to cut huh[img][/img]

There sure isnt. It looks and half and half right now.

Sunshyne - Your hair looks great. I BCed on August 13th and I can't believe I didn't do it sooner. Now I understand why my friends told me to chop.

Thanks!
Yes, I understand...once I chopped I felt free as a bird!

I became seven months as of today...my hair is really dry and lacking conditioning there is no breakage because I deep treat every week...how is the curls milkshake for a leave-in conditioner in 4b hair
I dont understand how to upload a pic so sorry ladies...and I dont know how much new growth I have because I dont comb my hair because of the lack of a good detangler/conditioner...which of the curls product do you thin would be best recommended for a leave-in?

I've never tried Curls products. I used Giovanni Direct as a leave-in and sometimes Nexxus Humection or Yes to Cucumbers, but mostly Giovanni.

Do you deep condition? Do you moisturize daily?

I do not moisturize my hair daily because I do not know what to moisturize with...but they dont sell the Giovanii line here...I deep condition my hair every week with olive oil hair mayonaisse

Have you tried getting a Hair Big Sister? or reading some of the curl journals. They are very helpful. Plus watching Youtube videos. You may find a Youtuber with similar hair and learn about their journey.

You can visit my journal on Curl Walk. It's called Really Renny. I have lots of products I tried listed there. Right now I'm using a spray bottle with Aloe Vera Juice, Glycerin, water and rosemary oil in it. It's working wonderfully, but I had to try several different things to discover this was right for me.

I did the you tube thing...I watched alot of videoes I was gonna buy shea butter but then I read it doesnt really help much with hair growth...idk if thats tru....and there are not much natural or beneficial curls products available in our beauty stores...whats a hair big sister?

Here on Curly Nikki there are Hair Big Sisters. Click this link and see if you can get one.

http://www.curlynikki.forumotion.com/natural-big-sisters-f17/

I also really recommend you read some of the Curl Walk Journals. If you can't find commerical products where you are, there are lots of things women are making on these boards from ingredients you can get in any supermarket like honey, coconut oil, etc.

Thank You so much you have been a great help nelly! I love your TWA its so cute! I wish you all the luck with your hair and thanks again I will read the journals and look into the Hair Big Sister. Once again thanks

Great. Please keep me posted on your progress.

I am just past 7 months! It's pretty darn exciting. Although I definitely do not want to do the BC anytime soon. I am so used to length that I think I would be shocked if I cut it!

Freshly shampooed and conditioned...
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A successful twist-out - My go-to hairstyle!
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Check out my progress on my blog
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As of yesterday i am 7 months into the transition!! I have seneglese twists in my hair i'll be taking them out the end of this month and then hopefully big chopping!!

Journey2fre3dom, OMG! I can't believe I have finally found someone with my exact texture. I was wondering if you had a fotki account. You hair is beautiful! I am entering into my 7th month and our new growth progress looks right at the same length. Is your hair fine? How would you describe it, and what products work good on your hair?

so tonight into tomorrow i will be taking my hair out and BIG CHOPPING!!! IM SO HAPPY AND EXCITED ABOUT IT!!! i think i am ready and i'll be 2 weeks away from 8 months so i figured why not? why am i still holding on to these relaxed ends?! pictures will hopefully be up after i do it!

Beautiful Curls Ladies!

I have a question for journey2fr3edom, what is your regimen? Your hair is coming in so well...

7 months post

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i did the big chop recently and the picture on my avatar is the beautiful creation God has given me!!

Im brand new to hair forums and this site al together i have been transitioning since march i plan on trimming my relax ends in the spring and wearing protective styles (cornrows, wigs , ponytails, etc until than ) i have learned so much about natural hair and i'm still learning my reason to join this site is to learn more help others and swap ideas etc looking forward to communicating with everyone

Posting my first hair pic bare with me i did some twist

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OMG posting a pic is so easy but couldn't figure it out this is my attempt at some twist and my 7 months of new growth and thin relaxed ends ... the front of my hair is all natural i cut it so i can test product lol

So this is the second time I decided to go natural. The first time I did it I was 8 months in, but then I got a relaxer for my sister's wedding. After a traumatic experience with the beautician and the relaxer not taking, I figured it was a sign from GOD to never relax my hair again. I am now at the end of 7 months and I enjoy seeing my natural hair. I love the waves but I am having a hard time figuring out my hair type..If you can help me please tell me because I am super confuse....

I did decide to do BC maybe on my 25th birthday which will put me very almost 2 years in. I am 23 now and will be 24 Jan 18th so lets see... Hopefully I can wait that long lol... WISH ME LUCK IN MY JOURNEY... I WILL DEFINITELY DO THE SAME FOR YOU!!!!