Natural Hair Guru Says: Hair Transition From Chemicals To Natural
The transition from chemically treated to natural hair is one of the biggest epiphanies one can make on their journey of change. Not only does a beautiful head of strands await you that are thicker, more radiant, and a beautiful crown that reflects God’s gift to you, but the most magnificent personal journey of your life awaits you as well. At the end of this journey, you will feel more satisfied, at peace, healthy, beautiful, and affirmed. For me, to make the final decision and affirm ‘I am not going to put any more relaxers, curls or fashionable chemicals in my hair!’ ‘and what it means’ revealed love and respect for myself, my hair, my spirit, my crown and my body that were immeasurable.
We contemplate and play with the idea in the mirror when we pull out our braids. We look with admiration at natural brothers and sisters. We imagine how we would look with natural hair, we can even buy a wig to help make the vision real. When you finally go from ‘maybe I will’ to absolutely will ‘, it is more important to be prepared for what lies ahead on your journey.
1 month
Average hair growth ~ ½ inch
Common hair problems in black hair care ~ breakage, thinning, falling out, dryness, styling dilemmas, scalp problems, scalp yeast.
Avoid ~ negative attitudes and perceptions towards diapers, kinky and natural; Harmful ingredients such as alcohol, sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS), sodium lauryl sulfate, beeswax, petroleum, mineral oil, Castile soap; excessive heat, small tooth combs, sponge rollers, bonding glue, permanent hair coloring, braids and weaves too tight.
Trust a professional for a consultation and assessment, comb from ends to roots, hot oil treatments every two weeks, trim every six weeks, brush the edges with a toothbrush and pomade, oil-based products, 3 days a week to hydrate and strengthen.
Style Options ~ Make Big Cuts, Braids, Full Head Hair Braids, Crimped, Sister Locks, Extension Locks, Flat Twist, Braids with or without Extension.
Recommendations ~ Protein and moisturizing treatments with ingredients such as coconut oil, castor oil, olive oil, nettle, rosemary, lemongrass, shea butter and aloe vera. Apply Lemongrass Pomade to the edges at night with a toothbrush, brush away from your face, tie, remove the scarf in the morning.
3-6 months
Average hair growth ~ 1 ½ – 3 inches
Common hair problems in black hair care ~ dryness, breakage, hair loss (relaxed texture), styling problems.
Avoid ~ stereotypes and negative perceptions about diapers, curly, natural, braids, short hair, good hair, bad hair, etc; The temptation to get a touch up; permanent hair coloring; small tooth combs; products with alcohol, sodium lauryl sulfate, beeswax, petroleum, mineral oil, castile, gels, adhesive glue; Tight knits and braids, anyone trying to persuade you not to get carried away by nature.
Strengthen and hydrate every day with hot oil treatments along with moisturizing conditioners every 2 weeks.
Styling Options ~ ‘The Big Chop’ with Professional Shape and Small Comb Coils, Braids, Human Hair Extensions (Textured or Full Head Sewn), Laces, Straw Sets, Wand Sets, Flat Iron or Flat Iron, Sister Locks, twist extension, lock extensions, head wraps.
Recommendations ~ continue conditioning, strengthening and deeply hydrating. Apply Lemongrass Pomade to the edges at night with a toothbrush, brush away from your face, tie, remove the scarf in the morning.
9 months +
Average hair growth ~ 4 ½ inches +.
Common hair problems in black hair care ~ the temptation to get a straightener, styling problems, dryness.
What to avoid ~ The temptation to get a straightener, heavy or tight extensions, natural straighteners without professional consultation, products with alcohol, petroleum, mineral oil, beeswax, SLS, castile, braids and tight weaves, perpetrator of natural hairdressing.
Enjoy your emancipation! Go ahead and do your thing! Experiment with styles and all your options, moisturize, moisturize, moisturize and strengthen every day; trim, braid or twist at night, sleep on a satin pillowcase, comb and finger comb.
Style Options ~ Full Head Hair Color; all natural hairstyle, locks, sister locks, afro puffs, twist, twist out, afro, curly hair extension styles, textured weaves; head wraps.
We recommend getting the right products to help you achieve your deep conditioning hair goals, no synthetic ingredients, love and care. Apply Lemongrass Pomade to the edges at night with a toothbrush, brush away from your face, tie, remove the scarf in the morning.
On your journey to make the change from a chemical treatment to one without chemicals or straighteners, remember to stay in touch with your instincts, always do what is best for your hair and you, move forward with courage and lots of love, Hope your environment and the people around you also change, accept yourself with love and change. The faster the growth, the better!
Peace, love and good hair!
Jamilah Shakir
The natural hair guru
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