transitioners
Showing posts with label transitioners. Show all posts
Showing posts with label transitioners. Show all posts

Tutorial: Flexirod Set





Check out The CurlDaze Horseshoe Method. This is a great transitional style for those growing their perm out and need to blend two textures. For those of us much further along in our journey, this style is perfect for big, fabulous hair.
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Transitional Style

I found this really cute flat twist style with rollers on the ends while browsing Pinterest. Styles with lots of definition and volume are perfect for transitioners or newly naturals who want to switch things up a bit.


To achieve this style, part your hair into sections and flat twist into medium size twists. Roll your ends with rods or any type of rollers you have on hand. Allow your hair to air dry overnight and oil your hands before gently removing the twists.
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Transitioning Tip: Moisturize!

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I cannot stress how important is to moisturize curly hair. Transitioning, newly natural or experienced naturals need moisture and a lot of it. Particularly during our transition, our hair tends to absorb products easily leaving us with dull hair. 

 Finding the right moisturizer for you can take some time but here a few tips to get you started:
  • If you have fine or thin hair, opt for oils. Fine/thin hair tends to absorb them much easier than thicker hair, which will require layering of products. Light oils such as almond, jojoba and coconut work great. 
  • If you have thick, coarse hair, opt for much cream/butter based products. Oyin Handmade makes a great Whipped Pudding and Whipped Shea. Both are shea-butter based, light and extra hydrating. 
  • If you want light a moisturizer, try Shea Moisture Hair Milk. It's hydrating, light and super affordable. 
Product buildup can also be a culprit to you acheiving the moisturized hair you want. Make sure you do monthly deep cleanses of your hair to ensure that products are removing allowing others to soak in and give your hair life. 
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My First Speaking Engagement



If you live in the Atlanta area, come by the Curls of the World Store in downtown Stone Mountain on Thursday October 20 at 6:30pm. I will be presenting "Tips for Transitioners" as part of a natural hair discussion series spearheaded by the store's owner, Rhian Sharp. 


Bring your questions and concerns about the natural hair transition process and let's discuss them. If you'll recall, I created Natural & Fabulous for transitioning and newly naturals because I remember what it was like to feel overwhelmed with all the information out there and confused about what you should do next.


To register for Thursday's event, click HERE. I will be raffling off some of my favorite Shea Moisture and Curls of the Worlds products so make sure you attend!
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Transitioning: How long is too long?

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I was not a long term transitioner. My initial plan was to transition for 9 months but by the time I reached my 7th month I was fed up with trying to detangle two different textures. I've noticed lots of discussions on forums and message boards about transitioning length. 2 months or 2 years, the time is completely up to you. Never feel pressured to big chop just because others are. 


How long did you or have you been transitioning? What's been the biggest challenge for you?
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Summer Protective Style: Wash N Go Updo

This updo tutorial is courtesy of Luv ♥ My ♥ Kynxx. This style would work not only for those who have been natural for a while, but for transitioners as well. Turn a plain wash and go into a sassy updo in just minutes with a handy brush and your favorite gel.



I began with clean hair, sectioning into 3 parts...



 
I brushed the bottom section into a ponytail and two strand twisted the hair left out of ponytail... 




 
 I veritcally parted the middle section half...


Then I parted each half horizontally...
 

I flat twisted each horizontally parted half where the vertical part meets in the center, again two strand twisting the hair left hanging out...



The top section was brushed back into a  ponytail with the hair hanging out into 2-two strand twists...


Once all the hair is twisted, I began pinning them up using open ended bobby pins starting with the bottom section and pinning it under...


I then twisted the already twisted hair into one large formed two strand twist again for added volume...


I then tucked and secured the ends and twists with open ended bobbies to secure once again until all the hair was tucked and secured creating the look of one large twist going down the back...
Finshed.
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