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I finally made my choice =)Posted by: Courtney on Aug 8, 2009 Tagged in: transitioning methods , transitioning , introduction , introduce , HELP , Hello , hair care 101 , going natural , advice please , about
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Im 16, a junior in HS and I made the decision to get rid of my relaxer this month...After almost 9 years of having relaxers and watching my long mid-back length turn to shoulder length, thin and malnourished, I figured my hair was telling me something. So my dad and I made the decision that I should go natural and so far I'm excited, but I realize that not having a woman in the house...my mom died a while ago, that I'm going to need as much advice as possible....so PLEASE :) help me or give me any tips you can...Currently im opting not to do the BC....b/c I think my father would die of shock and I already find my BSL hair short.....I would GREATLY appreciate any help :) thnx
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you can transition with braids and cornrows. Search Youtube. I myself have found some great advice and how to videos.
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August 10, 2009
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roller sets are good also. it allows for little manipulation of the hair. i even do mine with no heat and on completely natural textured hair. best of luck to you!
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August 15, 2009
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Courtney, hoorah! Natural is better. First, get a transitioning style like cornrows with your own hair. I had a bad experience where synthetic hair took out my natural hair, but maybe synthetic will work for you. You can also do two strand twist, but you might want to go to a natural hair salon. Also, it's important to keep your hair moisturized, try natural hair products, or get some jojoba oil, 100% coconut oil, olive oil and mix equal parts and moisturize your ends before applying your shampoo, and after you apply your conditioner. I usally go to the health food store and get natural hair care products. I'll write again (as I'm typing from work and give you the name of an excellent natural shampoo/conditioner. I rinse my hair in Fiji water, that's the bottled store bought water, it comes from the rain forest, tap water can be harsh on hair, or by bottled water to rinse your hair. I've read a healthy scalp produces healthy hair, so I make sure my scalp stays clean. Don't neglect washing your hair weekly. I take 2000 milligrams of Biotin daily, if you do an internet study of biotin you'll see that hair cannot grow without it, and I've seen an improvement in my hair. In the winter do not wear hats or scarves that are wool, it will rub/pull your hair. Massage your scalp with small motions around your scalp. I do this my laying on my back allowing my head to drop a little off the bed, to get the blood flow to the scalp. I think it's very important to pamper, nourish, moisturize and be gentle to your hair. Soon you will be completly natural, cut about 1/8 inch a month, take your time, this doesn't have to be drastic process, and both you/your father will love the results.
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August 26, 2009
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im in a trasntioning stage too!=] but if u have naturally curly hair, a website thats helping me to help da growing process w/out the big chop yet, is tightlycurly.com and go to primer your curls...ive done the techniques and they seemed to help! I have a photo/graphic of the progress of 3weeks that ive been doing it...and i have yet to cut my hair!
I feel where ure cmn frm, cause im used 2my hair being long...but when i strated be natural my hair is too short to me[WITH OUT CUTTING IT!] and u knw me, i NEED length!LOL...every1thinks i cut my hair, [probably cause one day they seen my hair pressed and long and the next im short and curly] but when my hair air drys, it shrinks! so any way.. just doing the process that terri[the author of that site] said to do has helped my hair to grow,...so far ive been in the process for like a month now, ive seen sum grwth to it, and my relaxed hair dsnt look so horrible like it did when i 1st started..lol...
I feel where ure cmn frm, cause im used 2my hair being long...but when i strated be natural my hair is too short to me[WITH OUT CUTTING IT!] and u knw me, i NEED length!LOL...every1thinks i cut my hair, [probably cause one day they seen my hair pressed and long and the next im short and curly] but when my hair air drys, it shrinks! so any way.. just doing the process that terri[the author of that site] said to do has helped my hair to grow,...so far ive been in the process for like a month now, ive seen sum grwth to it, and my relaxed hair dsnt look so horrible like it did when i 1st started..lol...
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September 24, 2009
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