Transitioning Hair: Its Stages and 12 Helpful Natural Hair Journey Tips By Jacqueline Samaroo Embracing your natural hair in all its curly, coily, and wavy splendor can be supremely empowering. It’s your natural curl pattern and your natural texture, and it’s absolutely gorgeous! But, let’s be honest… if you have chemically-treated hair, getting to natural is a lot easier said…
Photo by J. Balla Photography on Unsplash Transitioning Hair: 12 Must-Have Natural Hair Products By Jacqueline Samaroo When it comes to transitioning to your natural hair, there are usually two ways to go about it: big chop or grow it out. While there are definite big chop benefits, many “returning naturals” decide to take the grow-it-out route. It allows you…
Photo by Catherine Hammond on Unsplash 10 Ways to Make Transitioning to Natural Hair Easier By Jacqueline Samaroo Transitioning to natural hair can feel like returning to your roots – literally. There is a sense of wonder at seeing your curls again in all their natural glory. But, there is also some anxiety from having to cope with two very…
by Michelle Thames of HappilyEverNatural I transitioned from 2009-2011. I can say that transitioning was very hard for me. At the time, I had no idea how to do my hair at all. The two textures were like night and day, and I was frustrated with my tresses. While transitioning, I chose to visit my hair stylist every two weeks…
IG: @miss_acalaca by Mary Wolff When it comes to transitioning to your natural hair, there are more than a few issues to iron out along the way. One of the biggest issues new naturalistas face is blending hair during the transition stage. You obviously want a look that is as natural as possible so here are a few tips for blending…
by Mary Wolff Going natural is a big step. If you big chopped to start your transition, there is certainly an adjustment period. Part of this period is dealing with that awkward stage of hair length where it feels impossible to find styles you like that can make you feel good about your hair. Here are some of the best…
IG @slaymskaye by Mary Wolff When it comes to natural hair, it can be a journey of beautiful discovery. Making the jump can be scary. When transitioning to natural hair, there are a few things you want to remember. If you are transitioning to natural hair, here are some of my favorite tips to make the journey a breeze. Continue!>>> Avoid…
source by Jonna of BlackNaps.org While transitioning from relaxed hair to wearing your natural hair, it can be difficult finding styles that blend your straight hair with the newly growing textured hair. The tighter your curl pattern, the more obvious the point of demarcation (the point where your straight hair ends and your textured hair begins). When I was transitioning,…
Image courtesy of Getty By Emilia Obiekea of AdoreBotanicals.com It’s Spring Time and we know that means it’s time for some much needed fun! But while vacationing, many people forget to protect their hair while they are enjoying outdoor activities. Just as your body needs sunscreen, your hair needs a layer of protection as well. After all the fun, you…
by Michelle Thames of HappilyEverNatural.com Looking to avoid breakage during your transition? Are you transitioning to natural hair and scared of breakage and any other unforeseen hurdles? Trust me I’ve been there, I was a long-term transitioner of 24 months and it wasn’t always pretty. Continue!>>> The line of demarcation is the line where your new growth meets your relaxed…