Transitioning To Natural Hair (Top 10 Tips)

[@HealthyAfroHair]

So here's my Top 10 Tips For Transitioning to Natural hair. I hope someone will find these tips useful in helping them through their transitioning journey. If you happen to miss anything mentioned in the video, then make sure you check the description box for all the details. Best of luck on your journey 😊

[@katiephillips9884]

Healthy Afro Hair Thank you.

[@HealthyAfroHair]

+Katie Phillips You're welcome!

[@shanzy92]

Tip 11: Be Patient!!!

[@HealthyAfroHair]

+shanzy92 Most definitely 👍🏾

[@charleneraymond4036]

I'm about 4 months in right now and I'm tired of it. The back of my hair broke off over a year ago and suddenly stopped relaxing. Every part of my hair is a different length from about 3 inches where it broke to just past shoulder length. My edges might be thinning, my hair's shedding quite a bit. I've never had my hair trimmed/cut & I know I need to but I have severe social anxiety which means I won't go to a hair dresser. I know there's nothing anyone here can do but I felt like I needed to rant lol! Your videos give me a little motivation though so thank you!

[@stashia3647]

Charlene Raymond Hey I understand I actually decided to start transitioning because my edges are thinning out, and my hair is also resisting relaxers, while your transitioning just continue to cut a few inches of the relaxer out every month it may help a bit, just keep transitioning, your hair will get better, or you can just do the big chop

[@veronicanicolee]

Charlene Raymond I'm 7 months post relaxer and to help I just keep my hair in a protective style like Marley twist or box braids. I don't go to a salon for trims I trim my own hair. There are KZbin videos to help.

[@HealthyAfroHair]

+Charlene Raymond Awww...you're welcome, glad to hear it 😊 Maybe ask a friend or family member to do it for you and get them to cut it to one level, so it can grow back nicely. Also, if you think it might be too short, you could always consider getting a protective style till it grows out.

[@Notdoingittoday]

Charlene Raymond update? Are you feeling better? Your post pulled at my heart strings!

[@eghonghonewanehi1365]

You can ask a friend of yours to help u cut it. Cutting the bad ends is really important

[@henriettaagyare5771]

You are very helpful when it comes to natural hair, thank you for sharing this video

[@HealthyAfroHair]

+Henrietta Agyare Awww...thank you and you're so welcome 💖

[@Wolfhailstorm]

I don't tend to watch these tips videos cause they rarely add to my knowledge but of course your tips are already unique from the get go! Thank yooooou!

[@HealthyAfroHair]

+Peace&Cookies〉(^_^)〈 Awww...thank you 💖

[@Wolfhailstorm]

Healthy Afro Hair You're welcome! 💙

[@Amourd08]

Your hair is looking great and thank you for the tips! I big chopped in the beginning of April 2017 and it was one of scariest yet freeing experiences I've had. Also you're super pretty and look like Naomi Harris to me. You could pass for sisters lol. Looking forward to more videos from you! xo

[@HealthyAfroHair]

+Ame T. Awww...thank you and you're welcome! Yes I often get told I look like her 😁 Also congrats on your BC. I hope it's going well.

[@txsoccerfan1]

I'm in my 4th or fifth month...reached 2 inches already, my hair's already fuller, and I'm cutting my ends regularly. I've also seen less shedding.

[@NycBeauty]

Thanks for the tips. I have to cut off the relaxer. I’m 3 months post relaxer. A hair stylist did my sew in. She braided my hair too tight. I have traction alopecia. I will not put a chemical on my scalp because my follicles are damaged and I have bald spots on both sides of my hair. I have to wait months for my scalp to heal and for my hair to go back. I want to cut the relax out to start all over. My hair is only 10 inches. It’s not a big deal. I had natural hair before.

[@HealthyAfroHair]

You’re welcome and sorry to hear about your experience. Cut your relaxed hair when you’re ready, because you can still transition either way. But I hope it’s all going ok.

[@MarshasJourney]

I just big chopped last week after transitioning for 10 months. I couldn't bother any longer and I'm not the wig type.

[@HealthyAfroHair]

+Marsha's Journey Congrats! Hope it's going well!

[@MarshasJourney]

Healthy Afro Hair Thank you! Yes it has. I'm trying to focus on getting my hair to it's healthiest state right now .

[@shelleyrice1]

Great video. Transitioning has to one of the most challenging things I've ever done. Now 8 months post relaxer and pro poos have been a life saver to stop matting and tangles

[@HealthyAfroHair]

Thank you! It was toooo much 😫 So glad I got through it and lasted to 18 months. But good to hear you’ve found something that’s helping.

[@sterries]

Thank you for always sharing your knowledge! Very much appreciated.

[@HealthyAfroHair]

+sterries Awww...you're so welcome! Happy to help 💖

[@chrism7348]

Thank you for the video..I'm starting a natural hair journey...my hair broke so bad due to relaxer

[@HealthyAfroHair]

You’re welcome! All the best with your new hair journey 💕

[@BrooklynLondoner]

Just what I needed as I was about to order the scissors and cut this hair. Tangles 😩.

[@HealthyAfroHair]

+Brooklyn Londoner Ohh..nooo! 😫 Hang in there. Btw, how far are you into your transition? And when you doing the BC?

[@BrooklynLondoner]

I am 11 months post right now. I am trying to push for as long as I can manage without harming the hair. I would love to do 2yrs but doubt it.

[@HealthyAfroHair]

+Brooklyn Londoner Well, see how it goes. You'll definitely know when it's time.

[@esssdotLIVING]

Great tips!! Thank you so much for this.

[@HealthyAfroHair]

+EsssDot Thank you and you're very welcome 😊

[@Funmi_O_]

Thanks so much for the tips. I particularly liked the part about tracking your progress. Been at it for about a year now and I'm not sure the hair is even growing anymore.

[@HealthyAfroHair]

+Funmilayo Ojedokun You're welcome! 😊 It probably has grown, but 'shrinkage' is making it seem otherwise. But it's never too late to start.

[@FranciscaKamau]

Very informative

[@HealthyAfroHair]

Good to hear! 💕

[@jodyjody4050]

I just start my transitions it felt good so far

[@lillianalston5727]

Thank you so much for the information. Can you please post a blog I can follow for support? Again thank you!

[@HealthyAfroHair]

Ahhh…you’re so welcome! I have a weekly hair care newsletter so feel free to sign up 🤗 tinyurl.com/mtxrz72z

[@elayneowusu1610]

Thank you very much for your tips

[@HealthyAfroHair]

+Elayne Owusu You're very welcome 💛

[@Achoti7]

You are gorgeous! Thanks for the tips! 😊😊

[@HealthyAfroHair]

+lennie Awww...thank you and you're welcome 😊

[@memorysikota5196]

This was helpful I'm on my 2months transitioning thanks dear

[@HealthyAfroHair]

Happy to hear that! Hope it’s all going well.

[@memorysikota5196]

@@HealthyAfroHair so well with the help of your great tutorial

[@treasuret1500]

So my hair was relaxed but to be brutally honest I didnt cut my.hair .. I didn't cut any left relaxed Hair all I started was doing rice water and within 3 week hair started transitioning back without cutting anything so ya 3 years now natural thanks to my rice water I still use till this day

[@susannefoort6606]

PERFECT !!!!!!!!! Thank you !

[@HealthyAfroHair]

You’re welcome!

[@mercyblay7984]

Thank you sister.

[@jadacox725]

How long do it take to get to natural

[@tawannabowles3972]

How can I get this perm out of my hai for my natural hair

[@HealthyAfroHair]

You can either grow out your hair or cut off the relaxed ends.

[@sanalb9191]

Great video. Thanks.

[@HealthyAfroHair]

+san alb Thanks and you're welcome 😊

[@KaraSmith]

Love this! I just posted a video about my natural hair journey from relaxed, to TWA, to past shoulder length :)

[@sandrabroadnax1644]

What did you do with the straight ends?

[@joygabby64]

Hey what do you use on your edges? Our texture is very similar and your edges seem to be fairly sleek in this video.

[@HealthyAfroHair]

+joygabby64 Hey, I applied some gel (can't remember which one) and tied the front down with my headscarf for 10 mins. It really helps to keep it slick.

[@astridonapex]

When is the best time to do the big chop? I’m 9 months post relaxer and I’m unsure of the best time to do it

[@HealthyAfroHair]

Whenever you feel ready. For me, I wanted to transition long enough to grow out my hair to a length I felt I’d be happy with, but if length isn’t an issue for you, then do it anytime.

[@nourak1149]

hey, I'm 14 and I've been transitioning for 5 months. my hair is always in braids but I've been letting it out for the past 3 months. when I first took it out i used to be able to hold it up in a ponytail or pigtails but ever since the last month I can't seem to hold it up and my relaxed ends aren't as visible anymore. I know my hair has broken off because the relaxed ends are severely damaged but I'm not sure if it's cause my hair is too thick to hold up or if it's just that my hair has broken off.

[@HealthyAfroHair]

+Nora K It sounds like a combination of both breakage and growth over the last few months that's making it difficult to put into a ponytail. But don't worry about it too much. Maybe consider trimming the ends to bring it back to health and if need be, get another protective style to help you along. But you're doing great 👍🏾

[@tashou17]

Did you air dry while transitioning?

[@HealthyAfroHair]

Yes, I never used heat at all.

[@tashou17]

Healthy Afro Hair then you styled your hair?

[@HealthyAfroHair]

I mainly wore braids out and just improvised with styles. Check out my 3 Protective Hairstyles video to see a few of them.

[@HealthyAfroHair]

Actually, here’s the link; bit.ly/2cL49SJ

[@tashou17]

Healthy Afro Hair thank you 😉

[@mislill10]

that was supposed to say are you losing your relaxed haired subscribers and hopefully gaining some natural hair subscribers

[@mislill10]

I am a relaxed hair person and I plan to never go natural I loved your videos when you were relaxed I just wanted to say that I won't be watching your natural videos because I'm not interested in natural hair but what I am curious to know is have you lost natural subscribers and are you gaining more natural subscribers and I want to say congratulations in your natural journey and good luck

[@HealthyAfroHair]

Unfortunately, I don't know how many relaxed or natural subscribers I've lost or gained, because it's not possible to know that information. But when I was relaxed, I discovered through comments, that I had natural people subscribed to my channel, so it's likely I could have relaxed people too. But to be honest, my main focus is to continue sharing hair tips throughout my hair journey and hope it helps others in some way. But thank you and best of luck on your hair journey too.

[@mercyblay7984]

Thank you sister.

[@HealthyAfroHair]

+Mercy Blay You're welcome!

[@mercyblay7984]

Healthy Afro Hair Thank you for your responds. would like to suggest if you could upload weekly. Thanks again.