Starting your natural hair journey is not easy so here are 5 basic things I think you should know when transitioning..
1. You need to be patient ☺
Believe me you don't fully understand the meaning of the word PATIENCE until you start transitioning (I know because am transitioning right now). Sometimes you might feel tempted to relax your hair because you feel it's too hard to take care of the new texture (the curly natural hair), I beg you, do not give in. You will be rewarded for your patience.2. You need to create a regime that works for your hair and stick to it
Learning how to take care of your hair is very important if you want your hair to grow healthy and long, you ca not deep condition once in 2 months and expect perfect results. You need to spend time taking care of your hair because its like a new born baby and it needs all the love and care you can give her.
3. You need to read books and articles that will educate you more on how to take care of your hair
Teri Laflesh's book "Curly Like Me" is a very wonderful book that I think anyone going natural should read. Its an inspirational book and believe me it will motivate you to do more for your hair. In the book Teri talks about a lot of issues she encountered trying to understand her hair type and how she finally figured it out, she also talks about techniques that would help you take care of your hair.
4. You have to stay positive
Believe me sometimes when I see all these girls on Instagram or facebook with their wonderful looking hair, I almost wanna start crying because it seems like they grew their hair in 2 days. I know its not easy but you have to remember they didn't grow all that in 2 days, it took time, patience and persistence.
5. You need the right tools
As a soldier going to war, you need your gun. As a Doctor going to perform a surgery, you need your scalpel. As a naturista learning to grow your hair healthy, you need the right comb, shampoo and conditioner, oils, protective style ideas and lots of water.
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