Transitioning Hair
Detangling Tips
Hair should be combed starting from the ends working your way towards the scalp. This how you help prevent breakage and split ends.
Comb through hair using small sections.
Find a comb or brush that moves through your hair with ease.
Cleansing Tips
Detangle hair completely before shampooing to avoid matting, knots, and breakage.
Apply shampoo directly to the scalp instead of the hair. Lather and working your way to the hair strands. This will help with removing buildup off the scalp, smells, and toxins especially for those with thicker hair.
Use a clarifying shampoo to remove product buildup off the hair. Follow up with conditioner to put moisture back in to the hair. Use cool water to rinse conditioner out to lock in moisture.
Product Tips
Use a products to help keep the hair moisturized. This hair type is very sensitive and can break off easily because it's use to getting relaxers.
Avoid...
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Products with heavy alcohol content
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Too much heat
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Color
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Sleeping without a scarf
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hanging on to the relaxed hair for length
Treatments
Hair should be treated every 2-3 weeks to avoid breakage from the where natural hair ends and relaxer starts until you make the big chop.
Miscellaneous Tips
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make the big chop
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keep protective styles in until you're ready to cut it
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keep the hair treated
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cut the relaxer out as much as possible