long term transition

Sep 21

How to Minimize Breakage During Your Transition to Natural Hair

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by Kanisha Parks of BlackNaps.org When it comes to transitioning, breakage has always been a big concern. Maintaining and manipulating two completely different textures yields a significant amount of “wear and tear” on the hair. As your natural texture begins to grow in, your relaxed hair will become increasingly more and more fragile with time. But that doesn’t mean that…

Sep 21

5 Chic Hairstyles for Transitioners!

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by Kanisha Parks of BlackNaps.org If you are currently transitioning, then you know how difficult it can be to maintain two different textures. Detangling becomes a bit more challenging so when it comes to styling, you really want to keep it simple. Sticking to styles that are easy to do will decrease manipulation of the two textures and therefore lessen…

Sep 21

Transitioning Hair: Knowing When and How Much to Cut!

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by Kanisha Parks of BlackNaps.org Trimming looks different for every transitioner. When and how much you should trim will depend on how long you plan to be on your transition. Most transitions last somewhere from six months to two years, or sometimes even longer. Here are a few steps to help you decide how often and how much you should…

Sep 21

Struggling with Transitioning to Natural Hair?

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by Amanda The main reason people struggle to transition is because of their expectations, not their hair. Transitioning hair requires extremely low manipulation and proper moisture and protein balance. The line of demarcation is vulnerable to break when it is not properly moisturized, strengthened, and handled too frequently. Most successful long-term transitioners have a bare bones regimen. They sacrifice frequent…

Sep 21

Transitioners: 5 Detangling Techniques for an Easier Wash Day

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by Kanisha Parks of BlackNaps.org When you decide to transition to natural hair, it’s important to have patience when detangling. Sometimes dealing with two textures can be rather frustrating: there will be times you wish you could just glide the wide tooth comb through your hair quickly and easily. Well, detangling can be made much easier if you have a…

long term transition

How to Minimize Breakage During Your Transition to Natural Hair

5 Chic Hairstyles for Transitioners!

Transitioning Hair: Knowing When and How Much to Cut!

Struggling with Transitioning to Natural Hair?

Transitioners: 5 Detangling Techniques for an Easier Wash Day

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