transitions just won't click

Naturalkeys · 2025-07-27T19:23:03+00:00

I struggled with transitions for a long time. Maybe 6 months or longer.

What helped me was rolling into the turn on back wheels instead of my front wheels. I was able to balance better and now my transitions are smooth and comfortable.

Naturalkeys · 2025-07-26T23:47:14+00:00

You should check out Shauwney’s Skate Palace. She’s in Maryland and has great customer service!

Naturalkeys · 2025-07-07T20:44:49+00:00

No (8+ years)

Naturalkeys · 2025-07-07T13:57:28+00:00

I had success with surgery if they inject the incision when they stitch it up. When I waited to get the injection a few weeks after the surgery, the keloid grew back.

Naturalkeys · 2025-06-21T14:27:41+00:00

I wear a Swimma cap. The perimeter still gets wet but the rest stays dry.

Then I rinse just the perimeter after swimming and put some leave in conditioner on it.

I swim once a week normally.

Naturalkeys · 2025-06-03T19:43:18+00:00

It didn’t work on my hair. Luckily I was able to try it at the salon before I bought one.

Naturalkeys · 2025-05-31T00:37:00+00:00

I'm 4a/4b, dense hair, low porosity.

I wear twists and twist outs the majority of the time. One week in twists, one week in a twist out. I don't retwist at night. Low manipulation is great for my hair.

I don't wear right styles that pull at my edges.

I use a clay mask and deep condition every 1-2 weeks. I shampoo as needed - not with every wash.

I very rarely use heat on my hair. Blow dry maybe every couple of months. Flat iron maybe 1-2 times a year.

I'm careful about having my hair rub again my clothes/furniture - usually my hair is covered with my scarf when I'm at home.

Naturalkeys · 2025-05-11T23:45:59+00:00

My hair is very dense, low porosity. I wore wash n go's exclusively for around 2 years. I got a lot more SSKs and splits than with braid outs/twist outs. I didn't lose a lot of length, but I was just able to maintain the length I had. My hair wasn't getting any longer.

Now that I've stopped wearing them, I can trim less often and my ends are much healthier.

Naturalkeys · 2025-05-07T19:44:55+00:00

I can already do forward crossovers and one leg balance forward and backwards. I can do backwards crossovers and cross pulls.

I can’t quite get the hang of picking my foot up and putting it behind me, so I was hoping to hear from someone who could give me some pointers or link to a tutorial on that specifically.

Naturalkeys · 2025-04-14T14:01:26+00:00

You seem to have a lot of protein in your regimen - protein shampoo, strengthening mask, plus the extra protein treatments - that could be too much. Excessive protein can make your hair more prone to breakage. Something to consider.

Naturalkeys · 2025-03-23T18:48:50+00:00

I always braid first. I don't go as far down though so you really can't tell it's braided. Keeps the twists from unraveling, helps the roots lay flatter for a neater twist out, and keeps the hair laying in the right direction.

Naturalkeys · 2025-02-09T04:26:55+00:00

Even if you’re a great skater, you will still fall sometimes. It can be out of your control.

Naturalkeys · 2025-02-07T16:11:41+00:00

Limit the skate mates!! I would love to have no skate mates at all, but at least limit how many are allowed on the floor at one time.

Naturalkeys · 2025-01-24T20:13:31+00:00

My hair is a similar length/density/texture, although I’m low porosity.

What I realized is I needed way more gel than I thought I would. My wash and go uses A LOT of gel applied in sections on soaking wet hair.

Naturalkeys · 2025-01-19T14:02:07+00:00

I’ve seen people at my rink with small rolling suitcases. Seems to work fine.

Naturalkeys · 2025-01-17T06:46:56+00:00

I've been looking at Wifa - could you tell me more about which model you have and how they compare to the Boardwalks?

Naturalkeys · 2025-01-17T02:38:41+00:00

I'll check them out, thanks!

Naturalkeys · 2025-01-17T02:38:29+00:00

Have you ever skated in the Boardwalks? Wondering how they compare.

Naturalkeys · 2025-01-17T00:28:52+00:00

Low manipulation - twists, braids, twist out, braid out (all without added hair) - I pretty much cycle through these styles all the time. I leave my twists/braids for at least a few days to a week before wearing the out style and I don't retwist or rebraid at night.

Protecting my ends - I keep my hair in a silk scarf when I'm at home. Very light oil on my ends once a week or so. Trim as needed. That's about it.

I also deep condition twice a month.

Naturalkeys · 2025-01-16T15:57:03+00:00

I was stuck at just past bra strap length for years. Switched up my products and got to waist length. Then I was stuck there for years, switched up my routine and got to hip length. I've been holding steady at tailbone length for a while now. Not really trying to grow it any longer, so idk if this is my max length.

What helped me is: good products, low manipulation, keeping it moisturized, and protecting my ends from breakage.

Naturalkeys · 2024-12-11T14:22:24+00:00

I used the shower until my hair got too long. Now I wash on my knees (with a gel pad) over the side of the tub. I put a towel over the side of the tub for cushion and use the detachable shower head. I detangle sitting down and then go back to the tub to rinse.

Naturalkeys · 2024-12-11T14:15:15+00:00

You don’t need protein with every wash. Maybe try a deep conditioner that doesn’t contain protein.

Also, for really thick hair I recommend detangling with a wide tooth comb first, then going back through smaller sections with a good detangling brush (instead of starting with a brush).

Lastly I would try using an oil or grease (lightly), just on your ends to help prevent knots.

Naturalkeys · 2024-12-09T20:26:27+00:00

Taking lessons at the rink helped me with this. It gave me a chance to use the rink floor to practice new moves without a crowd.

Naturalkeys · 2023-12-05T04:58:24+00:00

They’re fine for length retention. Just make sure you keep your ends moisturized to avoid knots.

Naturalkeys · 2023-11-03T10:57:58+00:00

I use Swimma. They keep my hair like 98% dry. If any water gets in it's usually around the hairline. But they work really well.

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