I’m currently seven months post relaxer and therefore seven
months into my transition to natural. I
have learned a lot about myself and how I perceive myself. In my heart and my mind’s eye I am a straight
hair girl so the struggle is real with this internal conflict. So far I haven’t had any real challenges when
it comes to taking care of my hair however, I am still a fish out of water when
it comes to styling.
To ensure that I have a successful transition I have
formulated the following regimen. I will
not use any kind of chemical treatment, wash once per week, avoid all direct
heat, do a monthly protein treatment, moisturize every two days, wear low
maintenance styles and trim or dust monthly.
I believe following this regimen will help me get to my two year mark.
Stop all chemical treatment- This is a given since I’m
transitioning to natural, however this also includes coloring and keratin
treatments.
Wash once a week- I will do a wash day at the very least
once per week during my transition. My wash day may be a full wash or a co-wash
depending on what my hair needs.
Avoid direct heat- I will try not to use any direct heat at
all during my transition; if it’s not totally avoidable I will only use it when
it is absolutely necessary. I will only blow dry on cool or at the most warm to
stretch and blend my roots.
Add monthly protein treatment- I will do a monthly protein
treatment to my regimen to ensure that my hair retains a proper moisture
balance. Even though I used products with light protein I will do a true
protein treatment monthly.
Moisturize every two days- I will moisturize every two days
to ensure that my hair is properly moisturized at all times during this
transition. I find that my natural hair does not need as much moisturizer as my
texlaxed ends so that is a plus.
Wear low maintenance hairstyles- I will continue to wear low
maintenance styles throughout my transitions and also work on perfecting my
styling techniques. Most people become product junkies at some point in their
hair journey I think I’m a tools junkie.
I have flexi rods, perm rods, rollers etc in all shape, color and sizes. So you will see me with mostly curls
throughout this transition.
Trim or dust my ends monthly- I will dust or trim my ends
monthly to maintained healthy ends and to also slowly clip away the relaxed
ends.
I am enjoying this new phase in my healthy hair journey and
so far I haven’t had any setbacks or major issues with my transition. Therefore I am optimistic that I will have a
successful long-term transition.
Did your transition long-term? What tips do you have for me?
My transition was short-term, but I wish I had transitioned for a longer period of time. I used the original Scurl moisturizer to soften my roots when I was transitioning. I love your regimen.
ReplyDeleteThanks Nerline, I wouldn't know what to with really short hair. My texlaxed hair didn't like the Scurl moisturizer but I'll give it another try.
DeleteThanks Nerline, I wouldn't know what to with really short hair. My texlaxed hair didn't like the Scurl moisturizer but I'll give it another try.
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