Transitioning from chemically processed hair to naturally textured hair
Transitioning from chemically processed hair is a process. Unfortunately, their is not a way to alter chemically processed hair. However, there are a couple methods that one could use to transition between chemically processed hair and naturally textured hair. From my personal experience, I found it to be quite tedious and at times difficult. I began by wearing braids which was the eaisest, because I did not have to do any work. But after taking out the braids I realized that managing the two hair textures was difficult, because the permed hair required intense maintenance to prevent breakage. I decided to do the big chop, I cut my shoulder length permed hair down to about 1 inch and began my traditional locks.
The most popular transiitioning methods are:
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- Cut off the relaxed hair- depending on how much new growth and your preferences you have a few styling options. You can wear a TWA (tweeny weeny afro) or twists (two strand or comb twists) pretty easily with almost any length hair. For other styling ideas, see http://www.ourhair.net or http://www.hairweb.com
- Braids and/or extensions- you can have your hair braided until it grows to a length where you feel comfortable cutting off the new growth and going with other styling options
- SisterlocksTM- SisterLocks can be started with one and one half inches of new growth at the scalp. They are similar to dread locks but with a look more like micro braids or very small twists. They leave you with many styling options. For more information (including pictures) go to http://www.sisterlocks.com
- For more information about transitioning from chemically processed hair to natural hair and transitional styling tips check out http://www.treasuredlocks.com/
