10 Natural Hair Bloggers Share Their Best Advice for Transitioning
The journey to natural hair is different for everyone. Some do the big chop and cut off their relaxed hair after a few months, some wear braids and other protective styles during the grow-out phase, and others style their hair throughout the transition. Any way you choose, you may not walk out of the transition unscathed. From battling two different textures to product trial and error, transitioning from relaxed to natural hair can sometimes leave you feeling defeated. Personally, I had a tough time transitioning because I didn’t understand the concept of patience—it took me three tries to really dedicate myself to it.
It's going to take a little time before you can sport your healthy, moisturized curls in the same fun styles that you see on Instagram and YouTube. Trust that you're not the only one who feels discouraged. You'll need patience—a key player even after you've got your curls to the length you desire—great products, and good advice. That's why SELF asked 10 natural hair vloggers their best tips for transitioning. After reading their advice, you'll have tangible tips to get you through those rough days (like how to keep hair moisturized) from women who have transitioned to natural hair sucessfully.