The Do's of Transitioning to Natural Hair, Part 2

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In addition to the 5 things that I discussed in part 1, here are an additional 5 things that I would tell myself to do if I were to start the transitioning process all over again.

1.    Get to know your hair.

There is no point in even picking up and trying a product if it contains ingredients that your just does not like. Knowing what your hair likes and dislikes will make your hair shine! Getting to know your hair will take some experimentation, but don’t get discouraged. Pay close attention to how your hair responds to certain products and take note of it. This brings me to my next tip…

2.     Appreciate your hair for what it is.

Your hair is unique. There will never be another who has hair that is exactly like yours. So rather than hoping and wishing that your hair acts or looks like someone else’s, appreciate your hair for what it is.

3.    Be patient.

Hair grows on an average of half an inch per month. No faster, no slower. There is nothing that you can do to speed this up (well unless you’re pregnant, then your hair will grow a whole lot faster).  Take your time and enjoy your hair for what it is during every stage of the game.

4.    Trim Regularly.

One of the biggest things that I have noticed, is that the more new growth you have, the easier it is for your relaxed ends to get tangled and matted together. By keeping up with regular trimming, you will be able to cut down on the amount of frustration had from matted, tangled, relaxed ends.

5.    Moisture, Moisture, Moisture!

One of the most important things to remember while transitioning is to keep your hair moisturized. The line of demarcation is extremely fragile and needs to remain moisturized in order to prevent breakage at that point. Moreover, your new curls coming in THRIVE on moisture. Without it, they will become hard and brittle.