Transitioning Your Hair
There's a new 'movement' of natural hair among women. It has its advantages over processed hair, but we can't all go natural. However, if you want to go natural without doing the Big Chop (BC as it is called in the Naturalista vocabulary), then this is for you. Transitioning to natural hair is a simple process of growing out your natural texture before cutting off the processed or damaged ends.
1. Don't set a time just yet
You don't have to know when you'll rock your 100% natural hair right away! Give yourself about 4 months — by then, you should have enough growth to get excited!
2. Find your go-to transitioning style
The goal is to blend two VERY different textures of hair into one. Try a bantu knot out or a natural girl's favorite: the twist out. Check out other natural hairstyles.
3. Detangle when hair is wet
Always detangle with a conditioner when your hair is wet and slippery, with a wide-toothed comb. Start at the ends and work your way up.
4. Keep your scalp clean
You'll have to do some experimenting, but cleanse your scalp anywhere from every two days to every two weeks.
5. Keep your hair moisturized
Dry hair breaks. Nothing beats water when it comes to moisturizing hair, but you can also add your favorite natural hair products on top to seal it in.
6. Get used to deep conditioning
Hair masks are no longer a special treat! Naturally curly hair usually doesn't lack protein, so stick with deep moisturizing treatments.
7. Wind down your heat usage
No need for a blow dryer or flat iron any more. Try air drying all of your styles instead.
8. Protect your edges
Avoid transitioning styles that put too much tension on your temples and the nape of your neck. The hair there is usually finer, thinner and more delicate!
9. Be gentle
The point where your natural texture meets your straight hair (it's called the line of demarcation) is THE weakest part of you hair. Take your time when you detangle and style your hair.
10. Gradually cut damaged ends
Depending on the length you had to start with, get a good trim each month. Remember to use hair shears and not regular scissors!
Remember: These tips are designed to nurture your naturally curly hair, because in the end, THAT is what you'll be keeping. Congrats on going natural!
1. Don't set a time just yet
You don't have to know when you'll rock your 100% natural hair right away! Give yourself about 4 months — by then, you should have enough growth to get excited!
2. Find your go-to transitioning style
The goal is to blend two VERY different textures of hair into one. Try a bantu knot out or a natural girl's favorite: the twist out. Check out other natural hairstyles.
3. Detangle when hair is wet
Always detangle with a conditioner when your hair is wet and slippery, with a wide-toothed comb. Start at the ends and work your way up.
4. Keep your scalp clean
You'll have to do some experimenting, but cleanse your scalp anywhere from every two days to every two weeks.
5. Keep your hair moisturized
Dry hair breaks. Nothing beats water when it comes to moisturizing hair, but you can also add your favorite natural hair products on top to seal it in.
6. Get used to deep conditioning
Hair masks are no longer a special treat! Naturally curly hair usually doesn't lack protein, so stick with deep moisturizing treatments.
7. Wind down your heat usage
No need for a blow dryer or flat iron any more. Try air drying all of your styles instead.
8. Protect your edges
Avoid transitioning styles that put too much tension on your temples and the nape of your neck. The hair there is usually finer, thinner and more delicate!
9. Be gentle
The point where your natural texture meets your straight hair (it's called the line of demarcation) is THE weakest part of you hair. Take your time when you detangle and style your hair.
10. Gradually cut damaged ends
Depending on the length you had to start with, get a good trim each month. Remember to use hair shears and not regular scissors!
Remember: These tips are designed to nurture your naturally curly hair, because in the end, THAT is what you'll be keeping. Congrats on going natural!
Culled and edited. Images: Google
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