Hello everyone!
I have finally made up my mind to transition from relaxed to natural hair. It will only be 15 weeks post-relaxer for me on Friday, 07/15/05. I have been wearing my hair in corn row braided hairstyles lately. I need you wonderful ladies advice on how to properly shampoo, condition, and handle my hair during this transition period. Here are some thoughts/questions that have come to mind that I would like to get your advice about how to properly take care of my hair.
1.) Should I continue to do pre-poo conditoner treatments before shampooing my hair even though I won't be getting chemical relaxers anymore?
2.) Should I continue to use the same shampoos as I did with relaxed hair? For example, Mizani, Nioxin, Kera Care, Kenra, Biosilk, and Biolage shampoos, I am not sure if these can be used on natural.
3.) Should I use the same conditoners (that go with the above named shampoos) as I have with my relaxed hair even once I'm fully transitioned to natural?
4.) What are some low-maintenance styles that I can wear other than braids?
5.) What are some good styles to wear in the hot, and humid, summer weather?
6.) What are some good daily moisturizers for natural type 4A hair?
These are all of the questions that I can think of at this time. If I think of anything else I will add them.
TIA,
sunnydey
"Have a happy, healthy hair growing day!"
I have finally made up my mind to transition from relaxed to natural hair. It will only be 15 weeks post-relaxer for me on Friday, 07/15/05. I have been wearing my hair in corn row braided hairstyles lately. I need you wonderful ladies advice on how to properly shampoo, condition, and handle my hair during this transition period. Here are some thoughts/questions that have come to mind that I would like to get your advice about how to properly take care of my hair.
1.) Should I continue to do pre-poo conditoner treatments before shampooing my hair even though I won't be getting chemical relaxers anymore?
2.) Should I continue to use the same shampoos as I did with relaxed hair? For example, Mizani, Nioxin, Kera Care, Kenra, Biosilk, and Biolage shampoos, I am not sure if these can be used on natural.
3.) Should I use the same conditoners (that go with the above named shampoos) as I have with my relaxed hair even once I'm fully transitioned to natural?
4.) What are some low-maintenance styles that I can wear other than braids?
5.) What are some good styles to wear in the hot, and humid, summer weather?
6.) What are some good daily moisturizers for natural type 4A hair?
These are all of the questions that I can think of at this time. If I think of anything else I will add them.
TIA,
sunnydey
"Have a happy, healthy hair growing day!"