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More naturally curly girls are beginning to consider transitioning back to their natural texture. There is often a lot of pressure on women with naturally curly hair to follow society’s expectations for a certain hair type. Curls are often dismissed as being unprofessional or unkempt. We know this isn’t true and are pleased to see the naturally curly community is pushing back!
If you’re ready to start rocking your gorgeous, natural texture, we’re here to help. These are the best ways to transition to natural curls. Give these suggestions a try, and let us know how your curly journey is going. We’re here to help!
The Best Ways To Transition To Natural Curls
No chemicals:
If you’ve been straightening or relaxing your curls, it’s time to take a break. Chemical treatments mess with the natural structure of your strands. Quitting your chemical treatments allows time for curls to heal.
Avoid heat:
Similarly to chemicals, heat can damage the structure of your strands. While in the transitioning process, try to avoid using heat to dry or style. Instead, allow curls to air dry and try to avoid overly manipulating your strands.
Skip sulfates:
Sulfates, preservatives, fragrances, and alcohols are all extremely drying to curls. This means that curls won’t be able to naturally hydrate and stay healthy.
Use conditioner:
Curls are naturally dry, and even more so during transition periods. As a result, curls will need some extra care to stay well hydrated. Make sure to use a thick, hydrating conditioner after every shampoo and incorporate regular deep conditioning treatments into your curl care routine.
Moisturize:
Strands absolutely need moisture to stay healthy. This means you will need to stay on top of your hydration care. Regularly spritz strands with water to help maintain hydration levels. Utilizing hydrating products, such as a leave in conditioner and refreshing spray can also help retain moisture in dry strands.
Get trims:
Many curly girls skip going to the salon for a trim to avoid losing length. However, doing this can actually lead to further damage. Split or broken strands will keep curls from growing longer.