How do I go from relaxed hair to natural hair?

What are the do’s and don’ts of transitioning to natural hair?

How long does it take for relaxed hair to transition to natural hair?

How often should transitioning hair be washed?

Whether you decide to do a big chop or gradually grow out a relaxer, it’s going to take at least three to four months to start to see real change. For some, it may be a full year before you’re completely chemical-free.

How do you do a roller set on transitioning hair?

Does apple cider vinegar strip relaxer? Sadly, rinsing your hair with vinegar will not take out a perm or relaxer. In fact, little can be done to reverse the effects of these chemical treatments, but there are other methods to use when transitioning to natural hair.

What does hair transitioning mean?

Remember to make sure each section is securely back in place before you move onto the next. Co-washing should be your primary option on cleansing transitioning hair, but every so often – whether every week, every two weeks or every month – it will be necessary to shampoo.

Does transitioning hair shed a lot?

Is coconut oil good for transitioning hair?

Put simply, natural hair transitioning is the process of a person with naturally curly hair moving away from straightening treatments and towards their natural curl pattern.

Is it bad to not wash your hair for 2 weeks?

How do you keep your hair moisturized while transitioning?

Expect some breakage and shedding.

If you gracefully make it through transitioning your hair without experiencing shedding and breakage, that is awesome! However, lots of transitioners notice the ends of their hair are a lot thinner after several inches of new growth.

How can I stop my hair from breaking and shedding?

Coconut oil is one of the most popular oils among people who are transitioning. It contains Vitamin E to keep your hair healthy while it decreases frizz and damage. It can also be used as a pre-poo to prep your hair before you wash it.

How often should you do a protein treatment on transitioning hair?

Prolonged periods of not washing can cause cause buildup on the scalp, damaging hair and even impeding its ability to grow, Lamb said. If itchy dandruff or a scaly scalp occurs, it may feel tempting to scratch. But that could further damage your scalp or hair. “That’s never particularly helpful,” Lamb said.

What can I use for transitioning hair?

For fine hair, you should look for light moisturisers like Shea Moisture Curl Enhancing Smoothie, or Big Hair Leave-in Moisturising Milk. You should also use light vegetable oils or look for products that have light oils such as almond, grapeseed oil, avocado or jojoba oil.

Should you air dry transitioning hair?

As a general rule, it is safe to use a protein treatment weekly for the first month to restore hair’s strength and elasticity. Use once or twice a month thereafter. Overuse of protein treatments can actually dry hair out. Always follow the directions on the package or consult your stylist.

Can I use natural hair products on transitioning hair?

Why is my transitioning hair so dry?

The only way to immediately go natural is to big chop. If you decide that you would rather not big chop, it might take several months for you to become 100% natural. This obviously depends on the current length of your hair, but I’ve seen some women take 18+ months going natural without the big chop.

Can relaxed hair go back to natural?

Minimize heat

It’d be wise to minimize the heat you put on your hair when transitioning. For some, constantly applying heat is probably why you’re transitioning in the first place. So air dry your hair, use protective styles and learn how to blend your two textures until the damaged ends are gone.