Things You'll Need:
- Scissors
- Moisturizer
- Headbands
- Scarves
- Hair accessories
- Detangler
- Wide-toothed comb
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Step 1
Cut off all relaxed areas of your hair when you have enough unprocessed new growth. Doing this will help to return your hair to a more natural state. Since most relaxers contain harsh chemicals that force your natural hair to lay flat, there may be some areas of damage. Getting rid of these dead and damaged ends will also help to promote healthier hair growth. Instead of losing large chunks of hair because of harsh treatments, your hair will be able to flourish.
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Step 2
Moisturize your hair constantly. In order to prevent any further breaking from resulting, use a good conditioner on a daily basis. Even if you do not wash your hair daily, use a leave in conditioner on your hair. Once you create a daily regimen for this conditioning process, you'll start to notice that your hair has developed more sheen and softness. Hair becomes unruly and rough when it is overly dry.
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Step 3
Wear easy to maintain transitional hairstyles. At the beginning stages of your hair transition, finding the best hairstyle to handle will take a little time. You can easily use headbands, scarves or other hair accessories to complement your look. Some women make the transitional process even easier by placing their hair in braids or dreadlocks. Depending on what your preference is, choose a hairstyle that makes you feel confident about your choice to go natural.
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Step 4
Detangle your hair only when it is wet. Attempting to comb or brush your hair when it is completely dry will only cause major breakage and frizziness. It's best to detangle your hair with a wide-toothed comb while in the shower. Part your hair in medium sized sections and hold it at the roots while detangling. Doing this will prevent unwanted pulling at your scalp and pain. There are plenty of detangling shampoos and conditioners that will make this entire process much easier to work with.
