Calling All Transitioners!!! Im going Natural!!!

[LamLove121]

Well my thinning, breaking hair has officially gotten on my nerves, so i have decided to grow off my relaxer. I currently have a Mizani Mild and my hair is shoulder length. Before i had my relaxer i complained cus my hair was to thick to handle( i had fine extremely thick curly hair/ ie. Joan off of "Girlfriends") and now i am complaining cus it is to thin. So i would rather it be too thick! Anyway i was just hoping for tips, suggestions on styling and motivation to keep going. Will my hair be the same texture as it was before it was relaxed and how long will it take to grow off. Thank You!!!

 

[superstar]

Well the first thing you have to decide is if your going to do the "big chop" or transtion. I transioned because I wanted to research more about natural before I wore my hair out. I chose to wear braids, kinky twists, and sew in weaves. Make sure if you choose braids you have an excellent braider. This is really important. It is not necessary for someone to braid you hair all extra tight.

And to me with braids less is more. I moisturize my braids every other day with hawwian silky or s-curl. Then every week I use oil such as evoo or jojoba oil. I don't wash.

How you take out your braids is important. I like to use the unbraid with a fine tooth comb I gently comb out the braids.

I can only offer you advice on braids so I hope this helps

good luck

 

[Poohbear]

I'm doing the bun challenge and may get braids in the summer.

A good suggestion is to check out natural hair albums for inspiration.

Best wishes to your transitioning journey!

 

[LamLove121]

who has a natural hair album

 

[Poohbear]

who has a natural hair album

Check out this thread http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=51348 where several natural ladies are mentioned. You can get the names of ladies, go to the member list and look at their profile to see if they have an album. Some naturals I know of off the top of my head are Chicoro, Nay, Peachtree, Irresistible, saddity1, UNLVgirl, pookeylou, Bublnbrnsuga, naptrl, and more! Hope that helps!