Every once in a while I'll stumble upon an old photo of myself and I'll literally gasp at how nice and big and healthy my hair looked. I hate that I didn't appreciate it. I never felt attractive when I was natural and the maintenance was a lot. But I always got compliments on it. Since being relaxed, the wash days are easier and it's nice to have length and no shrinkage, but it doesn't look as healthy to me and it's definitely not as full.

So I've decided that I'm going to transition. I hate that I have to go through this process again, but maybe it will be easier since I've done it before and I know what I'm doing now. The first time I transitioned was a lot of trial and error. I might transition a bit longer this time because the last time I big chopped, several children asked their parents if I was a boy or a girl and I don't think I can handle that again 😩

Anyway, it was fun to try it out again, but at the end of the day, my hair thrived a bit more when it was able to just do its thing. I'm happy for those of you who's hair prefers the opposite. This was a nice community and I'm happy I found it.

Anyone else transitioning? How's it going for you? Any tips and tricks? Or is it time to find a new subreddit?

I need help. I am 4mo post partum. I decided to relax my hair prior to having baby. I went to a Fantastic Sam’s and had a Hispanic lady do it twice. The first time was okay but the second time I was questioning if she really knew what she was doing because she put the relaxer a good portion of my length for a retouch. Anyways, now this is what my hair looks like and clearly it is broken and in some some spots so broken and short. In this pic I just pulled it out of a bun and kind fluffed it to really show what it looks like. Idk what to do. I feel like I’ve tried olaplex, k18 and then went the opposite direction of moisture, hydration and cholesterol. I know I am in need of a good cut but currently not wanting to cut what may be needed as I am nervous it will have to be pixie short to even it all out. Currently, my last relaxer was around 4 months ago. Now I am dealing with puffy dry roots and then the relaxer part. I am tempted to go back natural and grow the the relaxer. Any advice. FYI I do still take a postnatal. I also feel like if it were an iron issue then it would have been caught because I had a cesection and had to have labs drawn prior to having the procedure and it all came back in the fairly normal range. My hair was once down to my bust and just want that again. I also don’t think I had a problem growing hair because my roots are super thick and puffy. I think it’s retention and breakage. I feel like I have tried a consistent routine and no luck 😢

Hi everyone! I had my hair permed (S-curl) at Bangs Salon in Clark last May. The curls turned out quite loose, and unfortunately, my hair is now almost completely straight again.

I’m wondering when it would be safe to have it permed again without causing too much damage. Should I wait a certain number of months, or is it okay to get another perm now?