There is a lot of talk about this hair transition , but do you know what it means? For a long time, women with curly and frizzy hair decided to deny their natural hair due to society's imposition of beauty. The rule was to have straight hair, as magazines and editorials showed.
Some didn't like the curls, others were ashamed and afraid of not being accepted. However, in recent years, this practice is changing. The order now is to be yourself (thankfully) and wear your hair the way you want.
Hair transition arrives to give strength to this new concept and help people who want to grow their natural hair. The practice is a change not only in your hair, but also in your self-esteem, lifestyle, personality, how you see yourself in the mirror, etc. The process is based on: abandoning straightening, relaxing, straightening, brushing and chemicals and keeping your hair natural. You are ready?
How to start the hair transition?
The first step is to stop chemicals and any process that straightens your hair. You can choose to do this process gradually, letting your hair grow naturally or, if you prefer, opt for the big chop, which is cutting off the entire chemically treated part and starting from scratch. Both techniques start the hair transition, with the difference that one is a process and the other is more radical. Choose the one you like best and let's go!
What will be the challenges?
The first big challenge is with yourself. This process takes time, requires acceptance and patience. You'll hear a lot of opinions, you'll think it's taking too long, you'll be in doubt as to whether it's the best option, but if you really want to embrace your curls, go for it. The transition may actually take longer than you expect, but the result is comforting and rewarding, don't give up.
Furthermore, something that bothers those in transition are the two textures present in the hair, while the ends are still smooth, the chemical-free root is growing and standing out. The strands are also more fragile, meaning they may dry out and break.
Therefore, it is important that you maintain a hair care routine and monitor changes closely, always paying attention to the signs your hair gives and which treatments and products are most suitable for each moment.
Do I need to make a hair schedule?
The hair schedule is a care routine that can be done both by those who are in transition and by those who just want to take care of their locks. You don't necessarily need to do it, however, it's a great option for treating your hair regularly. The schedule is based on: reconstruction, nutrition and hydration of the hair.
Reconstruction strengthens the locks and prevents hair weakening and breakage. Hydration will help meet the strands' need for water and nutrients, while nutrition has the function of creating a lipid barrier in the hair fiber, which will maintain hydration in the strands and leave hair shiny. In other words, both processes will work to make your locks more beautiful and healthier, in addition to helping to alleviate the appearance of the fight between straight and curly textures.
Stay tuned! It is essential that you maintain a care routine, interspersing these procedures to help with the transition of your strands and keep your hair healthy, at a time when it is fragile.
Furthermore, it is important that you use specific products for your hair type, carry out tests, experiment and see which ones are ideal for your hair. The right products help not only with the transition, but also with the health of the locks, making them stronger, healthier, softer, shiny and hydrated.
How long does the hair transition take?
Unfortunately we cannot set a deadline for you. This depends on the growth rate of your hair, what chemical and in what quantity you used it, whether it was stronger or weaker, how often you use it, etc. Those who opt for the big chop end up going through the transition in a few months, because they cut out all the chemistry at once.
Still, in the natural and gradual process, these issues influence the transition time. But don't be discouraged, be patient and think that the result will be wonderful, you will have your curls as you always wanted and, afterwards, you won't even remember the time it took to make such a significant change for you and your self-esteem. Remember, if you've made it this far, it means you're doing great, keep going!
