Deciding When To Bc

**Queenmoca** · 08-31-2005, 03:49 AM

I have been transitioning for four months. The first month I wore wigs and headwraps, and the second month cornrows. The last two months I've been wearing two strand kinky twists.

I'm trying to pin point when I want to BC. Is there a recommended season? Winter (Oct-Feb) time is good for protective styles so should I wear braids, wraps and wigs for the winter and BC in the spring (March -April)? :dunno:

Cheleigh · 08-31-2005, 04:25 AM

Ya know, I never thought about it like that, but my goal is to BC in March. It will mark a year for transition, was my primary reason. But I suppose that March-April here bring a lot of wind and rain, and it seems that it would also be benefical to BC around that time (I should have around 5-6" of hair by then, so my head being cold shouldn't be an issue).

I have seen lots of people like to BC in the summer so that it's warm during the twa phase, and because your hair tends to grow faster in the summer.

**thicktresses** · 08-31-2005, 09:53 PM

I wanted to bc in july now its august&i dont know if i should because its going to get chilly soon. :dunno: .What do yall suggest ?i have a hair appointment friday&im torn between bc or cornrolls?

meli · 09-01-2005, 02:45 PM

Great question Queenmoca I have been thinking about the same thing Winter will be here in no time so I might wear protective styles as well and probably BC in the Spring :dunno:

_Empress_ · 09-01-2005, 07:32 PM

For the most part Id ont't hink it would matter much. However I coudl say summer would be better because you have a few months to get use ot your hair, learn what it likes and dislikes before winter comes through and adds a little twist.

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**Queenmoca** · 09-02-2005, 10:20 PM

Originally posted by meli@Sep 1 2005, 09:45 AM
Great question Queenmoca I have been thinking about the same thing Winter will be here in no time so I might wear protective styles as well and probably BC in the Spring :dunno:

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I'm thinking along the same lines as you. I want to BC now. If I do (BC) I may not have enough natural hair to braid into a protective style.

**Queenmoca** · 09-02-2005, 10:30 PM

Originally posted by _Empress_@Sep 1 2005, 02:32 PM
For the most part Id ont't hink it would matter much. However I coudl say summer would be better because you have a few months to get use ot your hair, learn what it likes and dislikes before winter comes through and adds a little twist.

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I think your point is right! If I "BC" in the spring (March)/summer I will have until October to "get to know my hair".

I wish there were mannequin dolls with natural hair....then I could practice like people do at cosmetology school. I practice on my daughters hair but she has long hair............. not the same

Thanks for the information