The Transition: Relaxed VS Natural

Here are some tips to help you transition:
1. Consider The "Big Chop"
This is only for the serious minded. The fastest way to get rid of all the relaxer is to cut it all out.
2. Avoid Any More Chemicals
Yes, skip that Brazilian Blow Out or just relaxing your edges
3. Try A Protective Style
The best way to not bother with your hair is to not see it. Try getting a Full Sew In Extension with no hair left out.
4. Hydrate Regularly
Natural hair does produce its own oil but, it tends to get dry very fast because like your body it needs nourishment.
5. Learn How To Do Twist Outs
Twist outs can be a very beautiful style and it is one of the best styles to where when you are transitioning.
What To Expect When Transitioning
Expect to loose length. A big part of transitioning is cutting off the relaxed hair. Whether you go with the" Big Chop" or you gradually cut it out over time, it has to go. Relaxed hair and Natural hair go through a battle, who can stay here and who needs to go? Natural hair will always win because relaxed hair texture is altered where natural hair is strong and new. (New Growth) This is where you will see your hair go through extreme breakage. So when transitioning you have Two Choices: You can keep the relaxed hair and try to minimize the breakage by getting the ends trimmed quite regularly or you can go for the gold and cut it all out.
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