Transitioning Tips and What to Expect on Your Journey

some basic tips for beginning your natural hair journey and my 6 stages of transitioning

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[SincereAlbergotti08]

I get sew-ns. So I don't gotta relax my hair but , my hair is extra dry. So I have two ?s do I wet my hair again in the (am) wen I wake up then diffuse . And will I have to cut my hair. And wat do u suggest for not cuttin.

[MsAriella89]

@SincereAlbergotti08 you don't have to wet your hair in the am or diffuse, it really all boils down to what your comfortable with, if you feel more comfortable wetting your hair before you wear it out again then do so, if it doesn't matter to you then don't, and you def do not have to cut ur hair right away, but eventually you wlill want to

[bluberri757]

I am in the last stage. I have been transitioning for almost 10 months and I am soooo frustrated, but also still a little afraid of what I will look like when I BC. I just bought some kinky kurly and some if the ingedients to make kimmaytube's conditioner. Will likely BC tomorrow. Wish me luck! Lol ;-)

[MsAriella89]

@bluberri757 good luck and congrats!!

[suchaBigKiddo]

hi ms. ariella,

i was just wanting to know if flat ironing my hair once a week will cause heat damage. i've been doing that for 5months (i'm almost 6 months post) and i just wanted to know if it's healthy or should i stop and do something else until i big chop?

[MsAriella89]

@suchaBigKiddo i don't think flat ironing once a week will do any serious damage, if anything it might disturb the curl pattern slightly, but that depends on ur heat setting and all that, i would just try to make sure to use a heat protectant, my natural friend Rashetta alwaaaaays flat irons her hair n keeps it straight and yea her curl pattern is a little damaged, but it still curls so, it all depends on you

[mjaysandcurls]

I just saw the thumbnail for this vid and was like, "OH HER HAIR IS GIVING ME LIFE.." looks fly!

[Jazeah00]

Very informative, its cool finding people who have already been through everything and give others realistic expectations. Im still in the easy stages at 4 months and excited so i know in 2 or 3 months im probably going to eat my words. I told a friend today i was going natural so she had this shocking look on her face. My relaxed hair is already thick so we both were like wow this is going to be interesting lol

[Crisszilla]

Suuuuper cute.

[aluah8]

Hi, just started to go natural. i am confused what i should be doing tho. do i not wash my hair to remove the shea butter etc do i keep applying every day? i have been using conditioner to wash my hair everyday is that wrong? i also apply hair mayonaise every morning then wash it out after 20mins. am i washing too much? it`s been a month since i started so i am new to this but wanted to wear my own hair now! and be ME. please reply dont want to make any mistakes. loved your vid so informative.

[twixxell]

unless of course that's your natural hair color...I'm starting to wonder if it is as I'm watching the video.....

[twixxell]

Hello! I LOVE your hair color...it's exactly what I've been looking for...mind if I ask what you used to color it...and the process? Like do you have to bleach it first? Sorry in advance if I sound very "un-knowledgable"...but I really have no idea! Any help would be much appreciated! =)

[jazmissionary]

if you like the oconut oil and shea butter mix (which i also love) you'll probably also really like the cantu shea butter leave in conditioner repair cream. got it for $6 at walgreens and i feel like i got a bang for my buck.

[xxUniqueMiraclexx]

So do you have 2 do the big chop right when you decide 2 begin your journey??

Because i heard that your hair like immediately starts 2 fall out. Like if you just got a relaxer then you decide you want 2 try going natural then when its time 2 get your relaxer again you don't. Please Help :]

[ShannR414]

Thank you. That video was so helpful.

[youngflynsassy313]

your voice is sexy lol #Homo

[weightwatchersgirl]

Great tips!!