What is natural hair journey?
What is natural hair journey?
If the stories are to be believed, the natural hair journey is a dreamy experience of self-discovery and liberation. A path that’s akin to a kind of spiritual enlightenment. You go for the big chop (which, we’re told, should induce feelings similar to a rebirth) to shed your chemically-altered strands.
How long does it take to transition to natural hair?
Whether you decide to do a big chop or gradually grow out a relaxer, it’s going to take at least three to four months to start to see real change. For some, it may be a full year before you’re completely chemical-free.
How do I go from relaxed hair to natural hair?
11 Top tips for transitioning from relaxed to natural hair
- Take the time to learn about your new hair growth.
- Give yourself time to adjust.
- Remember to trim.
- Keep it moisturised.
- Find a hairstyle that works.
- Consider a protective hairstyle.
- Go easy with it.
- Switch to co-washing.
Does natural hair grow faster than relaxed hair?
No. Going natural will NOT make your hair grow faster. Your hair will grow the same whether it is natural or relaxed. Hair growth is based on the cell reproduction happening within your scalp.
How long is the transition phase of curly hair?
In my experience, one of the biggest hesitations people have for starting the Curly Girl Method is the Transition period. This is the first 3-4 weeks of the Curly Girl Method when your hair will likely look worse before it looks better.
Can U Go natural without cutting your hair?
It’s okay – don’t big chop. Going natural without the big chop simply means that you will have to transition to natural hair. This means, instead of big chopping immediately, you will grow out your hair and the relaxer over a period of time to be defined by you.
Is natural hair healthier than relaxed hair?
Relaxed hair is less maintenance in many respects, but it’s also weaker than natural hair because of the chemical process used to break down the protein bonds. If you are relaxed and your goal is to retain healthy hair, the same practices that are used to grow natural hair apply.
Is it possible to start a journey to natural hair?
Yes, I can tell you it certainly looks and feels great, but before you go off thinking about starting a new journey focused on the finish line, here’re 6 easy steps to start your journey to natural hair.
When do you Cut Your Hair for natural hair?
A natural hair transition, on the other hand, allows you to gradually adapt to the changes you’ll witness in your hair while still keeping your hair length over a period of 6, 12 or 24 months, whatever you want, really. When the day comes you cut off the relax ends and set your curly hair free.
Are there any naysayers in the natural hair community?
Additionally, although there is an increasing number of women, and men, joining and supporting the natural hair community, “fighting” natural hair myths and naysayers and social representations of what beautiful hair is may feel like an unfair, unbalanced or lost battle from the start.
Is the black hair community embracing natural hair?
Despite best wishes, natural hair is not fully embraced in the black hair community or otherwise.