How to : Transitioning from Relaxed to Natural Hair

Transitioning from relaxed to natural hair can be challenging. It is tough dealing with both relaxed hair and natural hair at the same time. But it is possible to maintain healthy hair while you wait for your new growth to get long enough to cut out the relaxer. Here are some tips when transitioning from relaxed to natural hair.

Difficulty: Moderately Challenging

Instructions

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   Decide how long you want your natural hair to be before you cut off the relaxed ends. Transitioning from relaxed to natural hair take time. Hair takes time to grow so have realistic expectations of how long you will have to transition.

2. Be aware of how delicate hair is when transitioning from relaxed to natural hair. Hair will be most fragile at the line of demarcation. That is the where the relaxed hair meets the natural hair.

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   Keep hair moisturized to keep it healthy. Natural hair needs a lot of moisturizing. So drink plenty of water, shampoo regularly, and use shea butter when transitioning from relaxed to natural hair.

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   Style hair while wet. This lessens the chance of breakage at the line of demarcation.

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   Once you have a lot of new growth, wear styles where transitioning from relaxed to natural hair won't be so noticeable. Braids and cornrows are good hairstyles for this.

6. Protect your locks when transitioning from relaxed to natural hair. Only use heat on your hair when necessary. And wear a silk or satin bonnet to bed to lessen friction while you sleep.

Tips & Warnings

• Scarves or wide headbands can be worn to hide where the relaxed and natural hair meet.

Resources

• How to create fabulous natural hair

[joan1987]

on 6/25/2009 Thank God we are finally seeing the beauty of our own natural hair with out shame and with out the desire to alter its natural beauty. Thank You for this great artical.

[marsha37]

on 12/15/2008 Great tips!