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  • All The Things You Experience When Transitioning to Natural Hair

    1. Checking out natural-haired ladies and admiring them from afar.

    They look really good oh.

    2. Trying to decide whether or not it will suit you.

    It will abeg.

    3. Deciding to just go for it.

    You don’t have a lot to lose.

    4. Making the choice to transition, so you can back out if you can’t cope with the change.

    The big chop isn’t for you.

    5. Three months in, you can no longer do this kind of hairstyle.

    https://www.instagram.com/p/-jl6FjipTx/?taken-by=shomya_lag
    Because your edges are not on fleek. The pain!

    6. Combing your hair is no longer a good experience four months in.

    You’re losing hair like a cancer patient.

    7. But you encourage yourself to hold on. It’ll be worth it in the end.

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    For All The Transitioners #ItAintOver #BeEncouraged ?
    Posted by Myisha Thomas on Monday, September 7, 2015

    8. So you get all the wigs and weavons you could possibly need.

    https://www.instagram.com/p/-N7CK-H4D8/?taken-by=lolavita
    Don’t forget the braids.

    9. You realise that whoever told you natural hair is inexpensive lied.

    https://www.instagram.com/p/pU_ISPlNkJ/
    You need all these hair products.

    10. Six months in, your hair is two different textures and you’re at a crossroad.

    To be or not to be? To continue on this journey or just grab back your relaxed tresses while you still can?

    11. Then you see someone that gives you hope.

    I see you!

    12. Twelve months in, you made it! Time to let go of the past…

    13. And embrace your future.

    https://www.instagram.com/p/BBvMqM_A0bq/?taken-by=chidinmaekile

    Welcome to the natural hair club!

    chioma

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  • 12 Hairstyles That Make Transitioning To Natural Hair Easier!

    1. Marley twists

    https://www.instagram.com/p/BBCGqN8GyQJ/?taken-by=4everbrandy
    A great option for protecting your hair from breakage while transitioning.

    2. Faux locs

    Don’t want to be stressed and want to know if you’ll look good with real locs without the commitment? Then try the faux locs. They’re quite easy to install. Just make sure you go to a quality salon to have them done.

    3. Jumbo twists

    You can have your hair in twists, then tuck them into a neat, simple style.

    4. Twistouts

    https://www.instagram.com/p/BBh5aK6saRf/
    Take down your twists to get these bouncy curls or coils!

    5. Braidouts

    https://www.instagram.com/p/d-CNyEQ1kt/
    During the transitioning phase, Black hair has two different textures, the processed part and the natural part. Braidouts are great for blending your two textures. You can have them in cornrows or do single braids. Leave them in overnight (on damp or dry hair) for the best results. To keep strands from frizzing, protect your braids at night by wearing a silk scarf or bonnet.

    6. Afro Wig

    https://www.instagram.com/p/BBgxXWfnQSM/
    Yes. This right here is a wig. You can purchase it at online or have it custom-made by Ifeyinwa of Nazuri Curls or Esther Otomi of Game of ‘Fros.

    7. Top bun

    https://www.instagram.com/p/BBhy5wVA1kZ/?tagged=topbun
    This hairstyle is great for days when you want to keep it really simple. A hair band, comb, brush, hair gel and silk or satin scarf will help you achieve this look.

    8. Goddess braid

    If you’re worried about “work appropriate hair”, this is for you. And it’s fast and easy to do too.

    9. Turban

    https://www.instagram.com/p/BAgje0_y86L/
    In a hurry? Can’t be bothered with styling or just feeling lazy? Just throw on your scarf and go. Watch tutorials here.

    10. Bantu knots

    This style isn’t for everybody obviously. If you like to make fashion statements, like Ri Ri, then this is for you!

    11. Bantu Knotout

    https://www.instagram.com/p/BBiH1h1NhAg/?tagged=bantuknotout
    And guess what? When you take down the knots, you get these gorgeous-looking curls! Double whammy!

    12. Thread

    https://www.instagram.com/p/BBadbDPg0VK/
    This classic Nigerian hairstyle isn’t just for school girls! And it’s really affordable too.

    chioma

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