I am not used to this natural hair - starting to drive me crazy!
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ms-gg
Aka frostoppa
So is your problem just combing your hair? Use your fingers first to comb your hair, then follow up with a wide tooth comb to remove any remaining shed hair. Or you can just exclusively use your fingers. Make sure you either coat your hair with an oil (like coconut oil), a conditioner, aloe juice or some other product that will give you "slip" to reduce friction between your hair strands.
You cannot treat natural hair like straight permed hair. It doesn't work like that. Basically you are going to have to reprogram yourself on how to deal with your hair. Take baby steps and don't expect to conquer your "natural hair journey" overnight.
You cannot treat natural hair like straight permed hair. It doesn't work like that. Basically you are going to have to reprogram yourself on how to deal with your hair. Take baby steps and don't expect to conquer your "natural hair journey" overnight.
Transitioning hair is hard to deal with and most of us who have grown out a relaxer had trouble dealing with the two textures. Most will also report that as the months go by it's gets easier - i think around the 6-8 month stage it gets easier to detangle and generally deal with your hair.
Do not let transitioning put you off becoming natural as it's part of the journey if you are not prepared to do an early Big Chop.
Do not let transitioning put you off becoming natural as it's part of the journey if you are not prepared to do an early Big Chop.
CottonandCurls
New Member
Grrrl, don't give up. Throw in some medium size long braids (aka Solange) while you arm yourself with the knowledge to take care of your natural tresses. Knowledge is power! I absolutely agree with ms-gg its complete reprogramming. Also, visit natural hair tumblrs they will keep you motivated!
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Cotton-and-Curls-a-Natural-Hair-Journey/191472587590680
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Cotton-and-Curls-a-Natural-Hair-Journey/191472587590680
ms-gg
Aka frostoppa
Hun, you are not alone. Most of us have transitioned to natural hair and had to learn how to take care of our hair all over again. You will learn how your hair is suppose to behave as you learn more about your hair. We don't know how your hair is suppose to act like, only you can figure that out. No matter how much advice anyone gives you, you still have to learn what is right for your hair yourself. Trial and error is your best friend. What works for one person does not mean it will work for you. Be patient and take it one day at a time.
Leeda.the.Paladin
Well-Known Member
I agree with ms-gg...read all you can, experiment, read some more. Forget what you know about doing relaxed hair. If you try to apply a lot of the same principles, you will end up frustrated.
OK - some product advice.
You will need something that makes it easier for you to detangle. I would suggest co-washing and also using Aloe juice as that is a great detangler (i'm a big fan of Kimmaytube's leave-in mix). Off the shelf, Mane n Tail Detangler is fantastic at melting away the tangles.....and go gently and section my section. Use your fingers first and then follow with a wide tooth comb if you need to actually use a comb.
Some transitioners find it easier to blowdry and/or flatiron so it's easier to deal with the two textures on a daily basis but beware of heat damage.
You will need something that makes it easier for you to detangle. I would suggest co-washing and also using Aloe juice as that is a great detangler (i'm a big fan of Kimmaytube's leave-in mix). Off the shelf, Mane n Tail Detangler is fantastic at melting away the tangles.....and go gently and section my section. Use your fingers first and then follow with a wide tooth comb if you need to actually use a comb.
Some transitioners find it easier to blowdry and/or flatiron so it's easier to deal with the two textures on a daily basis but beware of heat damage.
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