Hair Care Practices that Transitioners Need More than Naturals

Women who are transitioning from treated to natural hair have different hair compared to women with completely natural hair. The first rule of effective hair care and management is using natural hair care products, and having a hair care regime that is specific to the nature and condition of the hair. Transitioning hair is even more vulnerable and weak than natural hair. It also develops dual textures as the treated hair grows out. It is for this reason that there are some hair care practices that transitioners need more than naturals.

Hair care practices that transitioners should do more frequently

• Trims – Women with natural hair can afford to avoid the scissors as long as they do not develop split ends, but this is not the case with transitioners. The idea for them is to get rid of the treated hair as soon as possible. Hair grows at an average rate of half an inch every month, and transitioners should get a trim every two months to eliminate damaged hair while still keeping their regular length. Treated hair has a higher tendency to develop split ends, causing hair breakage. Cutting off the weak bits is wiser in the long run. 
  
  
  
  
• Deep conditioning – Deep conditioning is a practice that can mend damaged hair cuticles in addition to being helpful in strengthening and conditioning the hair. Naturals deep condition intermittently to maintain healthy hair and take care of dry hair woes. But for transitioners it is a matter of hair survival. It has been seen that cleansing can be beneficial for transitioners and if the hair has to be washed more frequently, deep conditioning is a must. It helps them retain their regular hair length while preventing further damage.
  
  
  
  
• Change in products – Choosing the right products for transitioning hair can be a critical process. As the new hair starts to grow, the hair develops two kinds of textures that are very different from one another. Chemically treated hair requires completely different kinds of hair products as compared to natural hair. Transitioners need to gradually move to products for natural hair as and when they get rid of the treated hair through trims. In addition to this, transitioners do not know for sure the real texture and nature of their natural hair. This may require frequent changes in hair products to discover a product that suits their hair the best.

In short, the entire hair care approach for transitioners should be different from that of naturals. Having a natural hair care routine is simply not going to get you any visible results.