25/09/2026
This is my 4th attempt at going back to my natural hair .
No, I did not give up. I tried, life happened, I went back to relaxers. Anyone who has been on this journey knows exactly what that means.
This time is different. Because I finally have the right knowledge and the right products built specifically for what my hair actually needs during a transition.
9 months post-relaxer. Two textures. One goal.
Here are the 6 things keeping me on track this time:
1. Be extra gentle at the line of demarcation. This is where most transition journeys end from one rough detangling session. Finger detangle first, always. Work in small sections. Never pull.
2. Pre-poo without fail. Oil on dry hair before water ever touches it. Every single wash day. Non-negotiable.
3. Protective styles between wash days. To reduce the manipulation that snaps hair at the demarcation line.
4. Scalp first, always. Hair grows from the scalp. If the scalp is neglected the transition stalls. Feed the root.
5. Quarterly ritual. Steam wash, trim, reset. Every three months.
6. Patience over perfection. There is no finish line you can rush to. The hair will get there. Your job is to not break it on the way.
Share this with someone on the same journey. 🤍
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