My Journey to Natural Hair prt 1

My transition from relaxed to natural hair! I transitioned for 8 months before I did the BC.

Category:

Howto & Style

Tags:

• Natural
• hair
• relaxed
• transition
• black
• African
• American
• styles
• natural
• journey
• BC
• big
• chop

[yokinee1]

I think you have beautiful hair, how do you mmake it grow so fast?

[amilion192]

@yokinee1 I try very hard to leave it alone. Key word "try" LOL! Keep your scalp clean, hair conditioned, and try your best to be gentle with it :)

[birgitta893]

im 12 and im transitioning today is 4 months since my last relaxer and i dont know what to do with my straight ends and im scared that im going to get loads of breakage i also dont know how to keep my ahir healthy. By the way i loved you transition it has really inspired me.

[amilion192]

@birgitta893 That is AWESOME that you are 12 and already transitioning! I wish I had that determination when I was your age :) I would say, try wearing your natural hair in braids-no extensions, until your hair gets to a length you like, then cut the straight ends off. Or, you could try wearing braid outs, or twist outs, rod sets etc. If you notice that your hair isn't healthy at any point in your transition, you should go ahead and cut the straight ends off.

[amilion192]

@birgitta893 it's not worth sacrificing the health of your new growth to save the relaxed ends. You can take care of your transitioning hair by keeping your scalp clean. You can rinse your scalp, you don't always need shampoo. Condition your hair often. Your relaxed ends may need oils. Overtime your relaxed hair will begin to feel rough in comparison to your new growth.

[Goofychik01]

i love your hair.what products do u use?

[amilion192]

@Goofychik01 I use aloe vera gel, Lily of the Desert brand. I also use Giovanni smooth as silk hair conditioner. As a leave in conditioner, I use Knot Today by Kinky Curly.

[cutechoclatechip]

great vid............cannot wait to see the rest of your journey! you have a beautiful pattern!

[GwendolynRaine]

Accidentally cut your hair?? I would have DESTROYED that hair dresser. That's why I don't go to a stylist.

[to2cute4u]

You remind me of how my journey is NOW . ♥

[babyboom64]

Uh, how did your stylist "accidentally" cut your hair THAT much? You see? That's why I learned to cut my own hair and I do a damn good job at it too.

[dkwahine]

Please post updated videos. Our hair is very much the same and I have been transitioning 22 months now. :) I plan on BC'ing in December at 2 years. I am nervous though because I have NEVER had short hair. I've maintained hair that is below BSL while transitioning and I know that in a few more inches I will be at BSL with my natural hair. Please post a new video. I'd love to see your hair. BTW this video is really great. Thanks.

[birgitta893]

@amilion192 thank you for the support