What is hair transition and 13 tips that can help you go through this process

Beauty standards can take us down difficult paths to return, but thankfully, most of our decisions in this regard are reversible. Nowadays, it is “in fashion” to love ourselves as we are. This self-acceptance movement is leading more and more women to abandon chemistry and embrace natural hair.

Observing this trend, the awesome.club gathered essential information for those who are starting their hair transition or are considering moving in that direction. Check out!

Hair transition is to abandon the use of relaxing and straightening chemicals that modify the hair structure, rescue the hair’s natural beauty and… much more! First of all, the transition is a process of self-acceptance and mindset change, by de-marginalizing frizzy and curly hair and showing how beautiful they are.

As the name implies, hair in transition is in transit, changing from one state to another, with its natural texture at the root and chemically treated at the ends. That is: half curly or curly, half smooth. Therefore, this moment can bring many challenges.

The transition lasts from the last chemical application to the cutting of the last piece of wire still under the influence of these products. The time varies greatly in each case, as it depends on the method chosen. Anyone who decides to shave their head, for example, makes a short transition. While those who prefer to keep their hair long, it can take years to complete the process.

In either case, the essential thing is to be patient and treat the wires, as the transition involves a change in the way the person sees himself in the mirror and is a learning experience in relation to self-care.

Both natural and chemically treated hair need attention. Especially during the transition, care is essential to improve the appearance of the wires, which will help you through this more complicated phase.

Some valuable tips are: don’t wash your hair daily to allow natural oils to hydrate the strands and avoid products that contain sulfate and other components that dry out the hair.

The capillary schedule is a hair care routine divided into: hydration (gives shine and softness), nutrition (replaces nutrients) and reconstruction (replaces keratin and other proteins, returning elasticity and strength to the hair). The idea is to make a calendar with washes every two days using the appropriate treatment mask.

The schedule usually starts with hydration interspersed with the other steps. You can test according to the needs of your hair and see how it reacts or look for a professional to guide you through this process.

Many women don’t see themselves with short hair and prefer to go through the transition without cutting their hair too much. Periodic cuts are necessary, but you don’t need to cut too much off the length. In this case, the transition takes a little longer, but it is also possible and can be worth it.

For those who prefer to get rid of chemically damaged hair once and for all, the big chop is a good option. Basically, it consists of cutting the entire smoothed part.

As with any cut, there are several alternatives according to your preferences, your hair type and face shape. Look up references and ask your hairdresser to help you decide.

The different textures at the roots and ends can be a challenge, it’s true. Turn that into motivation to learn new hairstyles and dare. Braids, buns, ponytails, sashes, turbans…there are many possibilities!

Thread texturing is a way to build and define curls without the use of chemicals, ideal to disguise the smoothed part and give a taste of what it will be like to have well-defined curls again.

There are several homemade ways to texturize your hair. One of the most common for those who have straightened ends is to knead the damp strands with cream until the curls are formed.

Curly and curly hair have peculiarities when detangling. The first point is: comb dry, no way! The use of a wide-toothed comb, the help of a cream and the division of the hair into sections also make all the difference.

A very common mistake is to comb the curls from the root to the ends, when, in fact, the direction should be the opposite, from the ends to the root.

After years of straightening your hair, now is the time to learn how to handle your natural hair. Curly and curly hair is usually drier, as the oil from the root takes time to travel through the entire strand due to curling. So the focus is on hydration.

Keeping the hair schedule is essential! A good curl activator ideal for the waving of your hair can’t be missed either to ensure a perfect finish.

Due to the high temperatures, dryer, flat iron and babyliss can damage the keratin of the hair, causing loss of elasticity and resistance of the hair.

Daily use is not recommended, but at spaced intervals, with the correct products and at the proper temperature, these equipment can still be considered as an alternative to change the look.

The transition is not always easy, it requires self-acceptance and a lot of learning. Dealing with different textures, cutting, waiting for it to grow, learning to take care of your own hair and to love yourself the way you are. There are many processes! Is it worth it?

If there was still a stimulus to take the first steps in this endeavor, here is the beautiful Taís Araújo who went through the hair transition to inspire you. And she has several famous ones rocking with their curly and curly hairs!

Are you thinking about making the hair transition or have you already gone through it? Tell in the comments.