Here are my tips on how to transition to natural hair without the big chop. This is what has helped me to manage my hair & be patient so I don't go back to the creamy crack.
- heat is not your friend! : yeah it may seem easier to just keep flat ironing your hair until you are ready for your big chop but all it's doing is damaging & frying your new growth that you've been trying to maintain. If you are going to use heat limit it to once or twice a month with a heat protectant.
- you don't need to shampoo your hair with every wash : I shampoo my hair every 2-3 weeks depending on how much product buildup I have. I try to stick to sulfate free shampoo but if I have silicones built up I use a almost all natural clarifying shampoo. Remember to scrub only your scalp then work the shampoo through your hair as you rise.
- natural hair craves moisture : unlike relaxed hair, natural hair loves moisture. I make sure to moisturize my hair when needed then seal my hair with an oil. Also remember to deep condition your hair once a week.
- drink water & eat healthy : the healthier you are inside the healthier you are outside. This includes your hair. I noticed my hair has grown so much faster & had been so much stronger since I've been on this health food craze.
- join Hairlista.com & YouTube : that website has really been like a support group. Any questions I had have been answered between hairlista & YouTube. Watch videos from girls who have been transitioning or have been natural for a while who have your hair type or similar to get ideas on styling & hair care. Hairlista also has hundreds of girls who have successfully transitioned with many tips.
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