bermudabeauty
New Member
I wanted to share my transition to natural story with all ladies that are just starting their transition story like me.
Why I decided to transition: I love curly hair and always wanted my own hair curly. Also tired of my hair growing long then breaking with relaxers. I am presently 12 weeks post relaxer.
My Transition Plan: My plan is to do three big cuts. I have already done two. Since my hair is in a bob cut I have trimmed the entire nape of my neck to the new growth to see what products work for me and what my hair texture is. I plan to do the final BC no earlier than July which is 6months post relaxer
Finding Products that work for my relaxed hair and my natural hair: After stalking many fotki and asking several natural heads...I am presently using Neutrogena Tripple Moisture Shampoo and Deep Recovery Mask for conditioner. Twice a week. and Daily using Hawaiian Silky 14 in 1.
Detangling: It's a ****! I can only detangle with my fingers as I wash out the conditioner. Detangling dry is a no go.
Breakage/Shedding: I am starting to see more shedding and also starting to see a bit of breakage. I am very gentle with my hair. I keep it moisturized and only finger comb once a day.
Styling: I part my hair in 4 sections and do a two strand twist on 4 flexi rod rollers daily at night with Hawaiian 14-in 1 mositurizer.
Frustrations: I didn't anticipate how much shrinkage I would have with my new growth. I have around 2inches of new growth and it looks like a half inch. I don't like that I have two different curl patterns. 4a and a dash of 3c.
New Positive Experience: I now know I have a good quality of natural curly hair. Love telling my story and encouraging other woman that it is ok to try being a natural beauty.
Pictures of my transition are available on my fotki. Please share your transitioning story.
Why I decided to transition: I love curly hair and always wanted my own hair curly. Also tired of my hair growing long then breaking with relaxers. I am presently 12 weeks post relaxer.
My Transition Plan: My plan is to do three big cuts. I have already done two. Since my hair is in a bob cut I have trimmed the entire nape of my neck to the new growth to see what products work for me and what my hair texture is. I plan to do the final BC no earlier than July which is 6months post relaxer
Finding Products that work for my relaxed hair and my natural hair: After stalking many fotki and asking several natural heads...I am presently using Neutrogena Tripple Moisture Shampoo and Deep Recovery Mask for conditioner. Twice a week. and Daily using Hawaiian Silky 14 in 1.
Detangling: It's a ****! I can only detangle with my fingers as I wash out the conditioner. Detangling dry is a no go.
Breakage/Shedding: I am starting to see more shedding and also starting to see a bit of breakage. I am very gentle with my hair. I keep it moisturized and only finger comb once a day.
Styling: I part my hair in 4 sections and do a two strand twist on 4 flexi rod rollers daily at night with Hawaiian 14-in 1 mositurizer.
Frustrations: I didn't anticipate how much shrinkage I would have with my new growth. I have around 2inches of new growth and it looks like a half inch. I don't like that I have two different curl patterns. 4a and a dash of 3c.
New Positive Experience: I now know I have a good quality of natural curly hair. Love telling my story and encouraging other woman that it is ok to try being a natural beauty.
Pictures of my transition are available on my fotki. Please share your transitioning story.