Black Hair Media Forum : BC or Not http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/ Tue, 21 May 2013 04:05:39 +0000 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 07:58:32 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 10.15 360 Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=353673 <![CDATA[Black Hair Media Forum]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com//forum_images/BHM_Logo_v5_Forum.jpg http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/ <![CDATA[BC or Not : I Bc&#039;d after 6 months of...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/bc-or-not_topic353673_post10279536.html#10279536 Author: stephshe
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Posted: Apr 17 2013 at 7:58am

I Bc'd after 6 months of growth but I didn't have the nerve to wear it out until now (16 months of growth). I wore wigs until I felt comfortable. This is still my first time wearing my hair short(my first week actually), its shoulder length and I have it have it flat ironed right now. I'm a little nervous about figuring out natural styles once its in its curly state that will last about a week and look good for work. I've done wash and gos on the weekend but I don't know how long they will actually last. I'm kind of excited to see how things go.
 
Just Bc whenever you feel comfortable and if you feel you ended up bc'ing too soon you can alway try wigs(half wigs or full), braids or weave until you get more length. Good luck decidingSmile 
 
]]> Wed, 17 Apr 2013 07:58:32 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/bc-or-not_topic353673_post10279536.html#10279536 <![CDATA[BC or Not : I have BC&#039;d before but now...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/bc-or-not_topic353673_post10264594.html#10264594 Author: achampongadjoa
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Posted: Apr 08 2013 at 10:10pm

I have BC'd before but now I am transitioning!]]> Mon, 08 Apr 2013 22:10:08 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/bc-or-not_topic353673_post10264594.html#10264594 <![CDATA[BC or Not : I&#039;m completely natural now...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/bc-or-not_topic353673_post10257894.html#10257894 Author: helenbelen111
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Posted: Apr 05 2013 at 7:57am

I'm completely natural now but my friend is having the same dilemma you are.

"When do I cut it off?" "Do I need to?"

The main problem I had when I kept two textures was that
I was more prone to breakage. I think that goes for almost everyone as well.
the straight ends vs. your natural texture make it hard to retain length so you end up
getting rid of the processed hair anyway.

I was transitioning from a keratin treatment and I cut it out slowly.  Now that i'm rid
of it all, i'm seeing progress in my hair. 
]]> Fri, 05 Apr 2013 07:57:52 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/bc-or-not_topic353673_post10257894.html#10257894 <![CDATA[BC or Not : If you&#039;re unsure, try stretching...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/bc-or-not_topic353673_post10101206.html#10101206 Author: KunoichiNindroid
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Posted: Jan 27 2013 at 1:52am

If you're unsure, try stretching your relaxer and see how you manage. If your get braver you can transition and then BC later on or return to relaxing. Either way you'll have longer stronger hair. I currently stretch my relaxers for 6 months and I'm taking this year to decide whether or not I wanna transition. I wanna reduce my salon time but I'm freaked out about DIY relaxing. My hands are really shaky so it could just end up in a disaster.]]> Sun, 27 Jan 2013 01:52:09 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/bc-or-not_topic353673_post10101206.html#10101206 <![CDATA[BC or Not : BC&#039;ing is such a personal...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/bc-or-not_topic353673_post10090354.html#10090354 Author: modelbusiness82
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Posted: Jan 21 2013 at 10:24pm

BC'ing is such a personal thing too!

I never did a BC to be honest. From '05 - '10 I was a back to back weave/flw head. Around '06, I stopped relaxing, not because I was considering wearing my hair out, but because it was just a hassle to relax my hair if I was just going to hide it again. So, by default, I went natural. And it wasn't until 2010 that I decided to really start taking care of my hair. At that point, I was around BSL, but half my hair was old, relaxed scraggly ends and the other half was thicker healthy natural hair.

I was too chicken to cut off all the relaxed ends. So, it wasn't until now actually that I 100% got rid of the ends (I went through a texlax phase too which I finally got rid of after taking my marley twists out today) and am now at grazing APL.

Ultimately, it's up to what you're comfy with. I wore short hair my whole life until I was introduced to the world of extensions in college. And now the idea of having anything less than APL is unappealing.

But if managing two textures gets to be too much - especially if the relaxed ends look dramatically thinner than the natural portion of your hair - it might be better to chop them off.
]]> Mon, 21 Jan 2013 22:24:48 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/bc-or-not_topic353673_post10090354.html#10090354 <![CDATA[BC or Not : Storm you sound like me. im 27...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/bc-or-not_topic353673_post10089161.html#10089161 Author: tatee
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Posted: Jan 21 2013 at 2:16pm

Storm you sound like me.  im 27 months post texturizer and just 2 weeks ago decided to go naturalErmm who does thatLOL i just couldnt make a damn decision on what to do with my hair.  no at this moment i wish i was brave enough  a year ago to big chop and get it over with.  what im doing right now is just agonizingly painful.  i take off half inch here an inch there.  *shrugs* im a coward.

be braver than me stormLOL i need heroes
]]> Mon, 21 Jan 2013 14:16:26 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/bc-or-not_topic353673_post10089161.html#10089161 <![CDATA[BC or Not : Hey love,So how is your hair feeling...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/bc-or-not_topic353673_post10088503.html#10088503 Author: KikiScorpio92
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Posted: Jan 21 2013 at 9:12am

Hey love Smile,

So how is your hair feeling at the moment? Is it dry, brittle, mushy? Work that out first then if your having any issues resolve them with the necessary tools and products.

Then with that at out of the way what do YOU want for your hair really? It's easy to say I will be natural but not understanding why or for what reasons you are deciding to take that route is something to consider. Everyone wants the best for their and to be happy so I suggest looking into hair forums, youtube, friends who are already natural, anything that is natural hair related to get a better perspective on things. You may then decide it's not for you and decide to go back relaxed but make sure you take the right steps to prepare for all the chemicals again and there are plenty of outlets also catered to the relaxed/texlaxed heads out there.

Whatever you decide it's all on you in the end lifes to short you gotta do YOU, always!

Wink
]]> Mon, 21 Jan 2013 09:12:59 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/bc-or-not_topic353673_post10088503.html#10088503 <![CDATA[BC or Not : You need to do what your gut tells...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/bc-or-not_topic353673_post10086387.html#10086387 Author: lovelybrown
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Posted: Jan 20 2013 at 5:36am

You need to do what your gut tells you. I had it in my head to transition for two years after watching a youtuber with the best post transition BC ever. However, I got tooo itchy. I had long hair and just kept doing mini chops until.... I had to do it. I wished I had the balls to do it earlier (I actually think it grew quciker after I chopped) or had the patience to transition for longer.

This does not helpLOL

I Just feel you and the confusion that you feel. Felt it too.

BTW Even though I love my natural hair like I have never loved my hair before, Im still not that comfortable with the lack of length - having said that every time that I take down my braids I can't stop grinning about the growth.

Good luck!
]]> Sun, 20 Jan 2013 05:36:26 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/bc-or-not_topic353673_post10086387.html#10086387 <![CDATA[BC or Not : I&#039;m so confused on what...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/bc-or-not_topic353673_post10086369.html#10086369 Author: stormcloud
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Posted: Jan 20 2013 at 4:53am

I'm so confused on what i should do ? I havent had an relaxer since january of last year bt i havent did anything to start my natrual hair journey . Basically im stuck & confused , Ugh Dead . this is confusing !]]> Sun, 20 Jan 2013 04:53:51 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/bc-or-not_topic353673_post10086369.html#10086369