It takes six to eight weeks for your hair to be silky and straight.The transition from relaxed hair to natural hair is not easy, with odd curly bits, split ends and endless breakage.There is a recovery route, so don't lose hope.Getting back to your natural beauty is a beautiful way to discover yourself.
Step 1: Stay hydrated with your hair.
Damage and dry hair are the biggest challenges with transitioning.Use a conditioner on a daily basis to keep your hair hydrated and conditioned.If you add coconut oil or olive oil to your hair before bed, it will last for 30 minutes to an hour.This will help replenish your hair with vitamins and minerals that will strengthen the demarcation line, which is the part of the hair where the transition is occurring.Try to wash your hair at least one to three times a week.If you want to get the oil and debris at the scalp without stripping your hair, apply the roots only.Condition as usual.Leave-in conditioners can be used for hair during the day.Before you style your hair, make sure to apply some to it.
Step 2: It is a good idea to use a deep conditioner.
Adding water to a new level is what deep conditioning treatments do.Although they are only used once a month or so, transitioning hair needs extra conditioning and can handle the treatments more frequently.Purchase a deep-conditioning treatment and apply it to your hair once a week.You can visit a salon and get deep-conditioning treatments on a regular basis.Follow the instructions in the bottle.A bottle of mayonnaise is a great alternative to a deep conditioner.It can work wonders on adding hydration to your hair.For 30 minutes to an hour, apply it to your hair.Look for someone who specializes in transitioning hair if you decide to have a professional deep condition.They will be able to give you products and services that meet your needs.
Step 3: Keep away from heat.
If you want to protect your hair, you should avoid hot tools.Blow dries, curling irons, and flat irons can cause hair loss at the demarcation line.Do all you can to allow your hair to be as natural as possible.If necessary, limit the use of hot tools to one day a week.
Step 4: Do not wash your hair.
Adding water to your hair and washing it frequently help keep it strong.Use a lot of conditioner when you wash your hair.If you can, wash your hair once every 7 days to give your natural oils time to coat each strand.
Step 5: It's a good idea to give yourself a hot oil massage.
The most frustrating part of the growing process is waiting for your hair to grow out.You can promote new hair growth by giving yourself frequent scalp massages.A bit of oil can be used.Warmed to massage your hair.This will help the hair grow faster.For the best results, hot oil massages should be done at least once a week.
Step 6: Fight hair growth with supplements.
Maintaining your vitamins and minerals is important to general health, but taking certain supplements can speed up hair growth and strengthen your hair.Doctors recommend taking supplements specifically used for hair and nail growth to increase the speed at which your hair is growing.Making sure you have enough vitamins will help your hair.Taking a saw palmetto supplement can yield faster hair growth than taking nothing at all, according to some studies.
Step 7: Chemicals shouldn't be added to your hair.
It may seem like a given, but you should avoid relaxers and perms when transitioning your hair.Hair dyes and bleach can cause significant damage to your hair, so stay away from them.Natural alternatives to chemicals will be much safer on your hair than harsh chemicals are.
Step 8: Purchase hair products.
Some hair products are created differently.It can be hard to find products that work with your wallet and hair.It is important to get transition-friendly hair supplies.Sulfate-free conditioning washes and other hair treatments are advertised for use in transitioning hair.Although these won't change the appearance of your hair, they will work hard to prevent further damage and reverse current damage in your locks.Ask for recommendations in hair products if you go to a salon that specializes in transitioning hair.If nothing else, buy a sulfate-free product.Sulfate causes drying of hair strands and reduces hair growth when it is present in most cheap shampoos.
Step 9: Consider the big chop.
A big chop is when you cut off all the relaxed hair and leave a small amount of new growth near the skull.Not everyone wants their hair to be less than an inch long and this is the best option for creating healthy growth.If you are bold enough to try a new look, the big chop is an excellent choice for immediately getting rid of all your relaxed hair, creating an immediate full transition to natural hair.
Step 10: It's a good idea to trim your hair.
Relaxers are permanent, so if your hair has been in contact with a relaxer, it will never grow back.At some point in the future, your hair must be cut above the line.Regular trims of your hair are the next step if you are not willing to go for a big chop.Once a month you should cut off 14-12 an inch of hair.Your natural hair will grow more strongly if you remove all of the damaged, relaxed hair above the line.
Step 11: Keep your new growth covered.
The first couple of inches of growth can look strange next to your hair.If you want to hide your curly roots, use accessories.While allowing the rest of your hair to show through, headbands and head scarves are popular options for hiding your roots.
Step 12: Try using twists or braids.
If you want to add interest to your hair without damaging it, use loose cornrows, braids, and twists.Box braids and Senegalese twists are the most manageable.The extensions give a lot of hair protection since they cover your real hair.It's important to find which style works best with your hair and style preferences.The most important thing is to keep your style loose so that you don't stress the strands of hair.The demarcation line is where your hair is most fragile, so be gentle when styling it.
Step 13: There's a great styling product.
Many women vouch for the importance of owning a good hair gel, pomade, or spray; with the right products, you can cover up even the most unattractive of hair styles.Use your styling products to style your hair instead of using clips or elastic bands.It will be safer and more gentle on your hair if you like the results better.
Step 14: You should not deal with your hair too much.
The more you style your hair, the more likely it is to break.Don't brush your hair too often and avoid styles that put strain on your head.Start from the bottom and work your way up using a comb.