Roll Call-"Attention All New Transitioners"!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[angelita_j11]

Hey! I've been transitioning for about 4 months now. I pretty much got tired of chemically damaging my hair with relaxers. I was about 4 years old when I got my first relaxer, it was done out of haste because my mom couldn't do anything with it. In total, I've had relaxers put into my hair for about 15 years. I just want beautiful, healthy hair! I recently bought the Transitioning Diva kit and the elixir. I've pretty much been using all the products the way they are supposed to be used, but my hair still feels dry and lifeless. My hair is about bra strap length, and I couldn't tell you what type of hair I have just yet. Although my new growth feels pretty soft. I need help!!!

-Jacqui

[soblessed]

Welcome Angelita_j11!

I am very happy that you joined! And, I am glad to hear that you have decided to transition.

Now, I can tell you that right off the bat, that your hair needs ALOt of moisture infused into it. I deel at this point in your transition your hair would benefit best from a cream like the Curls Souffle. As, it is more moisturizing than Curls Milkshake, has a medium weight consistency, and will definitely add some plumpness to your naturals.

As, it definitely seems like the Curls Milkshake is not working out best for you as a everyday styler. Instead, Curls Milkshake seems to be working out for you as a leave-in moisturizer/conditioner only. And, because all of our hairtpes and hairtextures do vary, sometimes products will perform differently in one's hair than it does in another.

Therefore, I sincerely do hope that you will give the Curls Souffle a try. As, it definitely seems like it would be a more suitable styling product for you than Curls Milkshake at this point in time. Also, I do suggest you using Curls Asian hair Tea Conditioner w/heat every other week. You can use a conditioning cap or sit under a dryer to do so. As,deep conditioning treatments will work very good for helping to infuse more moisture into your hair too.

[angelita_j11]

Thanks for the info! Does the whipped cream work as well as the souffle? I also leave in some of the asian tea conditioner, is that okay?

-Jacqui

[soblessed]

The Whipped Cream does more to help make curls look better elongated, is supremely hydrating, and makes the hair feel smoother. However, it is known for adding alot of weight to the hair. So, unless your hair doesn't have a problem handing heavy creams, then you can try using Curls Whipped Cream in your hair. I do suggest that if you do decide to try it that you get samples of it with your next order. As, you are allowed to get 3 free samples with each order. Now, Curls Whipped Cream does comes in a 8 oz. jar. Therefore, if you chose three 2 oz. samples of the Curls Whipped Cream with your next order then that would amount to 6 ozs. of product, and that definitely isn't bad!

Now, Curls Souffle does offer more curl volume and less elongation to the hair. However, it will make your hair feel smoother and more moisturized. Personally, Curls Souffle acts more like a gel curl activator in my opinion. As, the only difference is that it comes in cream form instead. And, it doesn't leave the hair greasy or overly weighed down like a lot of gel curl activators do. It also is certainly more hydrating than Curls Milkshake and has a more creamier consistency.

Right now, the weather is very hot practically all over the country. As, I live in the South and it is extremly hot and humid down here at this time. So, I have been using Curls Souffle or Curls Milkshake to style my hair with. And, that has been working out fine. My hair sweats when it gets hot, so I have put Curls Whipped Cream on the backburner for now. Now, I have Type 3b hair, and my hair is naturally very dry. My hair can handle cream stylers, whether they are light or even heavy weight. But, my hair sweats alot during this time of year. So, therefore, I have even had to adjust my own regimen to deal with the hot temps and the high humidity.

Oh, and yes you certainly can use Curls Asian Hair Tea Conditioner as a leave-in conditoner as well as a rinse out one. To use as a leave-in, you just rub a little bit of Curls Asian Hair Tea Conditioner throughout your hair while it is wet before you section of your hair to detangle it. Or, if not rinsing out all of your conditioner and leaving some still left in your hair is what you prefer to do, then that is certainly okay. As, this product was designed to nourish the hair and feed it vital organic nutients that are very beneficial to the hair. So, whether you choose to rinse it out or leave some of it in, you will be doing a great service to your hair anyways.

With any of the Curls stylers, I personally advice you to not use large amounts of it at any given time. As, you will then feel that the product is making your hair feel and look too heavy and your not going to like the finish that you receive. Alot of times, after people start transitioning they want to get that real curly defined look to their hair. However, no person's curl pattern is exactly the same. Therefore, once you learn exactly what your type of hairtexture you naturally have and how you can make it look good no matter whether it is wavy or kinky hair, then you willn finally be at peace with your hair. Because, no matter how much product one could put on their hair in one sitting, it won't change their hairtype. Honestly, only a chemical product can really do so.

Importantly, the Curls products are designed to help make the natural curl pattern that you have in your hair look better defined, which will in turn allow you to have a more consistent, frizz free curl pattern. Also, the Curls products when used continuously are also designed to help one's hair retain more moisture and shine to it.

I wish you nothing but good luck while transitioning, Jacqui. And, remember that the road that you have decided to embark upon with your hair is probably one of the best moves that you could ever make to make your hair truly healthy again!

[angelita_j11]

Wow, thank you very much!!! I've been using the curls products for about a week now, and I was starting to think that maybe I should use different products. With your information I will definately keep at it. I'll keep you informed of the progress.

[soblessed]

Originally Posted by angelita_j11

Wow, thank you very much!!! I've been using the curls products for about a week now, and I was starting to think that maybe I should use different products. With your information I will definately keep at it. I'll keep you informed of the progress.

Jacqui, I always suggest that when you are trying new products in your hair, that you always give it a fair amount of time to see if it will make your hair better or worse. Now, if you ever come across a product that causes your hair to become totally dried up, frizzed out, or fall out in clumps then tossing it right away would be the best thing for you to do.

Thanks so much for letting me know how they are working in your hair thus far. As, I once was in your spot and I understand that transitioning from relaxed to natural hair isn't necessarily the most easiest journey at first. But, after a while hopefully things will become a lot smoother for you (as they did for me).

[angelita_j11]

Soblessed,

How long did it take for you to finally get rid of your relaxed ends?

[soblessed]

Originally Posted by angelita_j11

Soblessed,

How long did it take for you to finally get rid of your relaxed ends?

Jacqui, it took me roughly a year before I fully cut off all of my relaxed (straight ends). I first started off by doing a mini-cut and then every 3 or 4 months I would take a little bit more of my relaxed ends. As, I started out with shoulder length hair and I didn't opt to get the BC done because I didn't want to lose most of my length.

In April of 2005, I cut off the last of my relaxed ends and proudly could say that I was now natural. As, my hair natural curl was in full effect and there were no more straight, relaxed pieces or straight (relaxed) ends on my hair that I could visibly see anymore.

So, overall it took me a year to transition. At first, it seemed like it was going to take forever, but after I reached the 6 month mark, those months just started whizzing by. And, I will tell you something else. I am personally glad that I did opt for a long transition, as it allowed me the oppportunity to get to know and learn more about my hair. As, I definitely feel that before anyone decides to transition or even get the BC done, they need to educate themself thoroughly by reading books on how to properly take care of natural hair, learn what short or long natural hairstyles are available, and learn how one's decision to go natural can change their relationship with family, friends, or even one's self.

[CarrieAlana24]

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I'm at the VERY beginning of my transition. I ordered the curly q products for my daughter, but since she's at grandmas house I've been using them on myself. Needless to say I'm making a special trip to Georgia to get some products from one of the salons up there. I think I have 4C hair. This is my second time transitioning to natural. The first time I tried getting a texturizer, but then i went back to getting perms. I've been transitioning for 2 weeks, but have only been using your products for the past 4 days. Like I said before I've been using my daughters Curly Q sample kit. I see a difference. My hair does appear to be more manageable than normal and there's less breakage. Do you recommend greasing the scalp? My hair is very dry where the new growth has grown at the roots and edges. I think I have 3-5 inches of growth in some areas. I tried curling my hair, and it didn't look right because of the texture of the roots is kinkier than the texture of the permed hair. Would you reccommend using the radiant ringlets as a grease for the scalp? I'm quite sure once I get my own products I will see different results, as I haven't been using nearly enough of product as I should because I'm trying to preserve some so that I can use it on my daughter's hair.

[soblessed]

Hi!

CarrieAlana24,I am glad that you decided to give the Curly Q line a chance for not only your daughter's hair, but for yours two. As, even though they are designed for children's sensitive scalps, adults can actually use products from the Curly Q line too.

I'm glad that there is a salon in Georgia that you can get the products from, as that way that saves you on shipping and handling. And, that is a big plus, especially with the way that the economy is going through a recession of sorts.

Well, first I want to tell you that one should never put any type of grease or heavy type products on the scalp. As, the scalp needs to breathe. If, you are suffering from a dry scalp then you can use natural oils such as extra virgin coconut oil, 100 % pure olive oil, or sweet almond oil to lightly lubricate the scalp a few days a week. Now, if you are having problems with hair growth or your hair is looking damaged then Curls does offer a restoration and growth treatment called "Curls Champagne Curls & Kaviar Kinks Restoration & Growth Treatment.

Curly Q Radiant Ringlets is designed to be a hair smoother, shine ehancer, and hot oil treatment (if need be). And, because it has a Candelillia wax in it, (which is a naturally derived and not synthetic wax), I do recommend against using it as scalp greasing product. As, any wax (whether natural or synthetic) can potentially lead to the clogging of one's hair follicles and hair breakage often occurs next after that happens.

Now, If you want to continue to use the Curly Q products, you most certainly can. You can use the Curlie Cutie Cleansing Cream, Moist Curls Moisturizer, and Curly Q Custard, and (optional) Radiant Ringlets. Now, I didn't suggest the Curly Q Coconut Dream Conditioner because I feel that your hair would benefit more from the Curls Asian Hair Tea Conditioner. As, it is definitely more deeper of a conditioner than the Curly Q Coconut Dream conditioner. Also, I put in as an optional product-Radiant Ringlets. Because, you can use it as a hair smoother to be applied lastly around your hairline and edges to make your new growth look smoother.

If you want to try the Curls products instead, then Curls Cleansing Cream, Curls Asian Hair Tea Conditioner (as mentioned above), Curls Quenched, Curls Whipped Cream, and (optional) Curls Euphoria Elixir.

Also, I don't know what you are using to detangle your hair with, but a Denman brush really does make a huge difference when it comes to detangling and helping to further lengthen one's hair. As, I truly do love the way that my Denman No.4 helps with "really" detangling my hair and it doesn't pull out alot of my hair like other brushes that I have tried in the past.

And, don't forget about getting a satin bonnet to protect your hair while your sleep. Or, you can get a satin pillowcase to sleep on instead.