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Five months after I originally wrote this post and I still have not big chopped! Not because I’m afraid of it–I’ve long since gotten over that. But rather, I’m delaying my BC because I promised that I would finish a transitioning hair styling series, which (admittedly) is taking me a while to complete as I juggle work and life (I have about 5 videos still in the works).
The beauty about being forced to wait this long is that I’ve learned how to manage my transitioning hair a lot better–making it easier to share tidbits with those of you who want to transition long-term. I can now breeze through detangling that line of demarcation and I’ve even managed to wear both textures out in cute styles.
However, I’d be kidding if I told you that I wasn’t feeling the BC itch. After 19 months of transitioning, the question comes back full circle:
To Big Chop or Not to Big Chop?–That is the Question!.
1enchantress
December 17, 2014Of course I would say CHOP:-) you truly do get to know and understand your hair and are excited about the continued growth. Added bonuses include fun styles and a plethora of products you will try, review as you happily earn the name product junkie!! Seriously, go ahead because you want to have healthy, strong, beautiful hair.
D'aller Naturel
December 17, 2014Thanks for commenting! I am really looking forward to chopping off the relaxed ends as soon as I am done with the transitioning series 😊😊😊
1enchantress
December 17, 2014New year, new look:-)
Christina J
January 6, 2015I would have liked to big chop when I first started out. My hair was nothing but neck length, so I would not have cut much. but I guess I was not fully ready to cut my hair. So I just did a taper cut with about 3 inches on the top and rocked that style. Transitioned for about 6 months then cut all the permed parts off. I suppose everyone is different
D'aller Naturel
January 6, 2015Hi Christina! You are totally correct–everyone is different. I’ve come across people who had set goals for a minimum of a two year transition because they wanted their length to stay the same. At the same time, I’ve met women so fearless they sheared their hair off practically to a fade. I’ve noticed, though, that the longer a woman’s relaxed hair is, the more hesitant she is about BC in the beginning. I for one started out with shoulder-blade length hair when I decided to transition because the difference would’ve been jarring. I needed the time to sport some short protective styles like crochet braids to get used to the idea of shorter hair :-). But I certainly wasn’t planning on transitioning this long lol