Transition

**Gen** · 03-02-2008, 01:58 PM

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ok mi find one weh deal with transitions. and a whole lot more

natural hair

**CeaBee** · 03-02-2008, 02:03 PM

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u juss a try first me nuh troo freaky [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/70456-eyebrows.gif[/img]

see the specific forum here, ILP

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http://www.nappturality.com/forum/index.php?s=4f993e158f7d7cca90d75af22ade0e79&showforum=4

**ILP** · 03-02-2008, 02:03 PM

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[img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/confused.gif[/img]

mi want to try braids.
mi want some suggestions.
mi not emotional bout it [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/bubble.gif[/img]

**Gen** · 03-02-2008, 02:04 PM

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mi nuh understand why the confused emoticon ILP [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/confused.gif[/img]

that website has info about transitions, how to care the hair during the transition and what styles fi use. nuh dat yuh a ask fah ?

**CeaBee** · 03-02-2008, 02:05 PM

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why u confuse?

**ILP** · 03-02-2008, 02:07 PM

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: coolbeans</div><div class="ubbcode-body">why u confuse? </div></div>

mi confuse cah mi want some pictras ahn advisement bout going natural (as in braids). oonu posting links bout <u>embracing</u> naturalness. [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/whatever.gif[/img]

**SandiF** · 03-02-2008, 02:08 PM

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the way I did it was to just shear it all off ... au natural with a bald head. you won't have to worry about hairdresser, working with all kind of waxes and lubricants. wash n go...ready to wear.

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Juss_ILP</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/confused.gif[/img]

mi want to try braids.
mi want some suggestions.
mi not emotional bout it [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/bubble.gif[/img] </div></div>

**CeaBee** · 03-02-2008, 02:10 PM

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Juss_ILP</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: coolbeans</div><div class="ubbcode-body">why u confuse? </div></div>

mi confuse cah mi want some pictras ahn advisement bout going natural. oonu posting links bout embracing naturalness. [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/whatever.gif[/img] </div></div>

i gave u a link to a forum for "transitioners"

dunno if they have anything about embracing naturalness but that would be part of the transition process, no?

**Gen** · 03-02-2008, 02:11 PM

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no. the link weh mi and CB gie yuh is one yuh need fi bookmark [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/70456-eyebrows.gif[/img] and the specific forum that CB gives has info that you need as well as styles that work best fi transitions.

as mi nuh have it mi cant gie yuh nuh specific info. plus what work fi me might not work fi you (even if mi did a transition [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/grin.gif[/img]) so I still think the site is very resourceful [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/70456-eyebrows.gif[/img]

**Hush Darlin** · 03-02-2008, 02:11 PM

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well I did that about 5 years ago
but I had cut off all my hair and wore my hair very low for a few years
now that it is much longer i wear it in a pony tail with or without one of those hair pieces or I put it in a bun or sometimes I straighten it with the flat iron and wear it down

**CeaBee** · 03-02-2008, 02:12 PM

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anyway...since the forum confuse u...[img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/70456-eyebrows.gif[/img]

What to Expect When Transitioning to Natural Hair

You have two choices, you can live with the permed hair at the end of the natural hair that is coming in or you can cut the permed hair off.

Should you decide you just can't let go of that length, be prepared for some breakage. The place where the natural hair joins the permed hair is a weak point. Many people experience a lot of breakage when growing out a perm. By treating the hair gently and minimizing combing during the transitioning stage, you can minimize the breakage.

Cut off the relaxed hair- depending on how much new growth and your preferences you have a few styling options. You can wear a TWA (tweeny weeny afro) or twists (two strand or comb twists) pretty easily with almost any length hair. For other styling ideas, see http://www.ourhair.net or http://www.hairweb.com

Braids and/or extensions- you can have your hair braided until it grows to a length where you feel comfortable cutting off the new growth and going with other styling options

SisterlocksTM- SisterLocks can be started with one and one half inches of new growth at the scalp. They are similar to dread locks but with a look more like micro braids or very small twists. They leave you with many styling options. For more information (including pictures) go to http://www.sisterlocks.com

Other Transition Styles- see below for more ideas of styles to wear while making the transition from relaxed to natural hair.

If you are going to try to maintain your length while transitioning, keep these things in mind. Your hair is very fragile during this time. Handle it as little as possible and make sure you keep it well moisturized. Sleep with a silk cap or scarf at night to prevent friction on your pillow and to maintain moisture in your hair.

How Not to Make the Transition to Natural Hair
Transitioning to natural hair in other ways, like pressing the natural hair as it grows in underneath the relaxed hair, are going to make your hair prone to breakage and can damage the natural hair you're trying to grow in. Products that claim to revert permed hair might make it frizzy, but are not going to really make it natural. You do not want to put chemicals on top of chemicals in your hair. You will only end up damaging the hair and get even more breakage than you would experience otherwise. While transitioning, try to find a style that will accommodate the new growth coming in like twists or braids.

Finding a Natural Hair Transition Style
This may be the biggest challenge of all about going natural (besides the comments from your friend and co-workers). How do you style your hair when it's very short or when some of it is nappy and the rest is straight. There are several options. Here are a few:

TWA- do the Big Chop and just wear a Tweeny Weeny Afro

Braids or SisterLocks- SisterLocks can be started with as little as 1-1/2" of new growth at the scalp.

Two Strand or Comb Twists- simple yet effective. If you decide to cut your hair, you can just use some styling gel (like Black Earth's Lock It Up Gel) and part your hair into sections. Either twist on a comb or take two strands and twist them around each other. Your hair can be worn like this for several days before having to re-style. CAUTION: Hair that is left twisted for too long can begin to lock. So, unless you want locks, take it down every once in a while.

Straw Set- this is a great style if you want to keep your permed hair. The tight curls make the different textures (your roots and ends) less noticeable.

Crinkle Set or Twist Out- by braiding or twisting your hair using a setting gel, you can create a wavy/crinkly look that minimizes the different textures of your hair. This is a very simple and very cute style. You can wear your hair in twists or braids for a while, then remove them and wear the "twist out" look.

Flat Twists- basically the same as cornrows. The difference is you use two strands of hair instead of three

For other styling ideas visit http://www.ourhair.net

Much Much more hereso

**Gen** · 03-02-2008, 02:13 PM

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I don't think she ready fi the BC yet [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/grin.gif[/img] dat why she looking fi transition styles

see mi even learn the lingo BC=Big chap [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/grin.gif[/img]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: SandiF</div><div class="ubbcode-body">the way I did it was to just shear it all off ... au natural with a bald head. you won't have to worry about hairdresser, working with all kind of waxes and lubricants. wash n go...ready to wear.

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Juss_ILP</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/confused.gif[/img]

mi want to try braids.
mi want some suggestions.
mi not emotional bout it [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/bubble.gif[/img] </div></div> </div></div>

**SandiF** · 03-02-2008, 02:16 PM

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an mi dey ya tink yu a cuss badwud LOL!

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Freaky_Gen</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I don't think she ready fi the BC yet [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/grin.gif[/img] dat why she looking fi transition styles

see mi even learn the lingo BC=Big chap [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/grin.gif[/img]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: SandiF</div><div class="ubbcode-body">the way I did it was to just shear it all off ... au natural with a bald head. you won't have to worry about hairdresser, working with all kind of waxes and lubricants. wash n go...ready to wear.

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Juss_ILP</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/confused.gif[/img]

mi want to try braids.
mi want some suggestions.
mi not emotional bout it [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/bubble.gif[/img] </div></div> </div></div> </div></div>

**Hush Darlin** · 03-02-2008, 02:17 PM

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mi did a wanda wha BC mean
but mi see sey a BIG CHAP
mi did dweet
and it was so easy i use to jus wash and use mi finger fi fix mi haoir and jus go

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