Is it "easier" to transition in winter or summer?

[lennet93]

Hey ladies
Ok, this is probably a silly question...lol
I'm SERIOUSLY considering transitioning to natural and I'm just wondering if its "easier" for some to transition during one season as opposed to the other.

 

[msa]

I think it depends on the styles you plan to wear. If you want to wet bun the whole time then it's probably best not to do that in the winter if it's cold where you live. But I can't think of any other styles that would be a problem based on the season.

 

[TCatt86]

I agree with msa, it depends on the styles you are going to be doing, if you are going to be doing rollersets, twist/braid outs or braids/twist any season would work. If you plan on using wigs, which I think can help, I would wear them during the winter and bun in the summer.

 

[SEMO]

It might be easier in the Spring/Summer months in certain climates, because there's more humidity in the air and a wider range of products seem to work (esp. products with humectants in them). Wintertime haircare can require more serious moisturizing and it can sometimes be hard to find products to fit the bill.

But either way, you can adapt. Don't let the season keep you from transitioning.

 

[lennet93]

Thanks so much for the input ladies! I'm not really sure what styles I'll be using yet. I know I don't want my head frozen in the winter so wet bunning may not be an option for me.

 

[Ltown]

I started in the fall so about Dec-Jan time frame I only had about 2 inches of new growth so for me it was easy to wear it straight without using heat. Allandra has been transitioning for a long time so she'll probably chime in to share her technique.

 

[vainღ♥♡jane]

i thinks its easier to transition in the winter, because there is a greater variety of styling you can do, like wearing your hair straight sometimes. also because the temptation to bc during the summer months is so strong, so your transition may end sooner than you think.​

 

[bermudabeauty]

I transitioned for a mere 3 months and it was in the winter time. When spring came I was ready for my new look. I'm glad I did because co-wash is a breeze for me to style and keep my hair moisturized. Plus my hair should be long enough to give me other options besides co-washing when the winter comes.

 

[BrooklynSouth]

Winter transition..summer chop.

 

[bablou00]

I transitioned during the winter and am glad I did because I was able to use hats and scarfs to cover up my head if it was looking suspect. I also sweat more during the summer when I work out so I knew it would be hell trying to deal with two textures. I thought about going to Mexico still dealing with that and thankfully I chopped it rt before.

 

[BrownieBrie]

I tried to transition (didn't know that's what it was @ the time) in the summer. It was so humid and all I did was wrestle with my hair. I didn't have any of the knowledge I have now, so it was a disaster. Originally I blamed it on the weather, but now I know it was because I didn't have the skills and info I needed to transition (in any season).
So as long as you have the info you need it really shouldn't matter what time of year it is.
HTH