How to Go Natural Without Going Broke

Going Natural Without Going Broke!

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Before you do all of that, stop yourself and start with the basics; shampoo, conditioner, and moisturizer and go from there. Anything else I use on my hair is a natural oil or shea butter. It has saved me a ton of time, money, energy, and truck load of frustration! Are you a product junkie? Reblogged this on and commented: You are commenting using your WordPress.

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Hi Kaia, Braids are a great option to use as you are figuring out what the best decisions are for your hair at its current time. Keep in mind that your hair is grow and change. It respond later to the things that your decide to do to it now, so be sure to take good care of it along the way. Also, using the term nappy has such a negative meaning to it and blocks you from seeing the beauty your hair truly has. What you think matter and it will determine how you think and feel about your hair and pretty much every part of your life.

Check out this post that I wrote about what you think: Hi Kaia, A great place for you to start is here!

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Alot of your basic natural hair questions and suggestions are here and it can help you navigate through your journey. Also, be sure to join the newsletter , I am available to answer your natural hair questions there as well. Question, im 14 years old as of july 11th and i want to transition. I think that you should just be free and be who you are, because sooner or later people will not even pay much attention to your transitioning hair, you should just be brave and continue doing what you are doing, but also give your hair a break out of braids or any weave at least for 2 weeks and obviously you would have to go to school with your hair down so I would suggest you to do some Bantu knots, flat twist, or a pretty perm rod set you can even do it into a Mohawk and just think about when your hair gets really long and curly, people who talk about you will want the hair you have.

I wish you much luck in transitioning to natural hair!!!! I am also 15 leaving in the UK and i have been thinking of transitioning as well without the big chop of course this i because my hair has come to the point where i cant tell what the hair type and is breaking. I have not trimmed my hair since i took out my braids and have been applying castor and coconut oil to my hair approx.

Do you guys have any advice on what i can do to get my hair back the way it was intended to be? Reading our Natural Hair is a great place to start. Also, be sure to join our newsletter as well. Hi Ciane- Thank you so much for your comment. For now, I would suggest not worrying about your hair type, yet. The best place to start is here in our Natural Hair and to learn what products to use based on how your hair reacts to the products. Join our news letter to get our recommended list of products and I look forward to hearing from you!

Hi, im also fifteen and turning sixteen in a few weeks. Ive been transitioning for quite a bit and im rlly impatient as my hair is down to my lower back and the relaxed hair has grown out to just the ends. You are so not alone in this lonely fight, it seems like everyone around me has mastered their curls and im still lost.

My family has very different hair textures from me my moms is thinner and my dads side still relaxes theirs so if anyone has suggestions thatd be great. I started transitioning about a year ago my last perm was Oct Hi Keiasia- Thank you so much for your comment. Everyday natural hair advice really depends on what you want to do with your hair everyday. For instance, right now, my hair is in a twist and pinned style. I put my satin cap on at night, take it off in the morning and go to work.

But if it began to look dry, I could mist it with my water and almond oil in the spray bottle. Hi my names Therese im 14 and in the process of transitioning. I have relaxed hair and im curious on if any curling products would still show me good defined curls even though im relaxed.

Or would it be a good choice to just wait and see how long my natural hair will come? Hello, I am 34 years old and just decided to transition from relaxed to natural. I would appreciate any all advice. Hi Nikii- If you are experiencing shedding, try incorporating protein into your regimen. I personally use Aphogee 2 Step about every 10 weeks or so.

I have found it very common that women experience shedding and breakage when they stop relaxing. Breakage generally happens at the point where the new growth and relaxed hair meet. I do not have a regimen for my hair as I wear sew-ins through out the year with only washing and conditioning my hair in between. My curl pattern is not defined and my hair is very thin.

I have no idea on what product works for my hair.

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I have a concern that I suffer from psoriasis of the scalp and this may be why my hair is thinned out and not growing. Any tips for my situation??? Hi Shandra, Your regimen is whatever you do to your hair on a regular and frequent basis. So your regimen includes what you do to your prior to, during and after the install.

It is the best place to start. If you think you suffer from psoriasis, please consult a dermatologist. In the meantime, while you are waiting for your appointment. Shawnequa, You should definitely read our Natural Hair page! However, it seems kind of hard. I really want to do this. My hair is sort of thin and stops at my shoulder. I want to do this for the best of my hair and it also seems wonderful. Is there any advice or steps I should take to start off transitioning?.

Hi Ally, Our Natural Hair is a great place to start. Here is the link for you: Hi, I am 15 years old and I want to transition my hair to natural, but everyone says that my hair will fall out.

How do I prevent this from happening? Hi Tolu, The point where your new growth and relax hair meet is called the line of demarcation. It is possible to transition without having your hair relaxed hair break off. You have to explore and find the way that you are most comfortable with. I am happy to help you so if you have any specific questions, you can leave them here or join our newsletter as well.

Hey I have never had a perm but my mom used to hot comb my hair on the stove.

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I am now 20 and have not done that since i was 12 and i stopped flat ironing my hair.. How do you protect your ends and what products are the best. Hi Sheila, Protecting your hair is done by choosing the the right styles, your maintenance regimen , also by giving your hair enough moisture and protein. The hair should be moisturized often enough so it is pliable. Hair needs protein for strength and the protein helps to keep the moisture in. Finding the products that work well with your will be based on your experiences with the product. And I have put together a starter list. Simply sign up for the email newsletter by clicking the How To Grow Natural Hair in the right side bar.

Also, there is a product listing on the Natural Hair page for you also. This link will open in a new window: Keep me updated on your progress and what products you decide to use: Hi Shelia, One of the best ways to protect your ends is with protective styling.

Here is a great article that is full of great information: My name is Janae and I have kept braids in for a couple months. In between the time I get my next set of braids and I wash my actual hair no perm in 4 months , what kind of styles should I wear that does not involve heat? My hair stops right under my ears by the way. This is a great questions and since you have taken down your braids, strengthen your strands, with Aphogee 2 Step.

As for styling, start practicing your twisting and braiding techniques. They require 0 heat and it will be something you can use throughout your journey. I started putting my hair in a style but I want to know like for my wash days do I need to use a typical type of shampoo and conditioner or deep conditioner?

Hi Diamond- For now, just simply use the products you have on hand until they no longer work for you. After they no longer work for you, you can use the Curl Centric recommended products that is our gift when you join the newsletter. Hy, I just turn 16 3days ago.

Thanks alot for this article. It has really helped me to understand. Hi Bukola, You are welcome! Be sure to sign up for the newsletter and keep me updated on your progress through your journey! Hey Olivaatv, Ok, so first off, start using conditioner. Even if it is a light rinse out or at least a leave in conditioner.

The Key to Going Natural Without the Big Chop

Here are our recommended products are packaged up all neat and pretty for your here. If have experienced straight ends myself AND I use conditioner: But after chopping a total of about 5 inches off, I realized I had completely big chopped and that was just a mystery of natural hair. I also realized that my hair is finest in the front were the straight ends are as well. I saw more coiliness and less straightness when I started adding Aphogee 2 Step Protein Treatments to my regimen. You should definitely start including a conditioner and protein treatment of some type in your routine.

Protein treatments with hydrolyzed proteins are better at strengthening the strands by temporarily mending damaged along the hair strand. Are there ways that I can style my hair without it looking all frizzy. I have been transitioning for 5 months and my is very thick at the roots but when I wash it its a 3c curl pattern.

Is that my natural hair texture. But when I blow dry it gets back straight. And I absolutely love hair but Could I go natural is it possible with so many perms that have broken of my hair? And braids that are to tight? I really want to but I have no clue what to do to my hair any more. Hi Nya- Thank you for posting your question.

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How often do you use heat and what products do you use? Does your hair wet really easily and it dries quickly? Well to answer your last question yes. And when my hair is out I wash it and blow dry it and it gets dry and breaks of a lot. But how can I convince her to let me transition without the big chop?

The damage mostly is seen on the relax hair. As your new growth comes in, the relaxed hair appears stringer. Also their is a line of demaraction where breakage often occurs. Reading our Natural Hair would be a great read for you. Also, it may help to support your perspective as you speak with your mom. But last week I noticed curls coming in in the back and waves in the roots.. Do you think that I have heat damage or is my hair still relaxed?

However, it can become heat damaged if you are using heat on it. What can happen is the hair breaks at line of demarcation, which is the spot where the new growth begins and relaxed hair ends. I transitioned for 16 months, successfully, with no breakage. The hack is learning how to blend the textures. My name is Trinity. I have been transitioning for about 9 months now last relaxer was February I am very happy with the growth of my natural hair 4 inches now.

I wear braids as a protective style and my hair seems to be growing at fine rate. I have a a problem though, this year I have prom and I really want to go without braids but I dont know what to do.

I dont want to straighten it becausr of heat damage. I decided not to do th big chop but how to I trim my own hair, I dont want to go to the salon because I dont want them using heat on my hair. Anyway good luck to everyone transitioning. Hi, I just turned The last time I relaxed my hair was in January.

I now have a lot of shrinkage at the back and sides. Only the front is still relaxed.

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