Do you have to cut your hair when going natural?
Do you have to cut your hair when going natural?
It’s okay – don’t big chop. Going natural without the big chop simply means that you will have to transition to natural hair. This means, instead of big chopping immediately, you will grow out your hair and the relaxer over a period of time to be defined by you.
How do you get your hair to go natural?
10 Tips for Transitioning to Natural Hair
- Don’t set a time just yet.
- Find your go-to transitioning style.
- Detangle when hair is wet.
- Keep your scalp clean.
- Keep your hair moisturized.
- Get used to deep conditioning.
- Wind down your heat usage.
- Protect your edges.
Can going natural damage your hair?
Damage is a barrier that will prevent you from seeing hair growth. Your hair is actually growing all the time, but with damage in the way, your hair is breaking off at the same rate it is growing, which is why there will appear to be no growth progress.
Does hair grow faster after big chop?
Many people claim that hair grows faster when you big chop versus transition. Others say it doesn’t make any difference. While there is still some debate about it, hair that is freshly cut does not necessarily grow faster. Growth is born at the scalp level with the follicles.
What happens if you stop relaxing your hair?
In some cases, if you continue to relax your hair, you can cause permanent damage to your hair follicles, when this happens, your hair will not grow back. Below is a picture of scarring alopecia on the top of the scalp. Scarring causes the hair follicle opening to close. This causes permanent hair loss.
Why is my hair naturally damaged?
Dryness. Unusually dry hair is one of the precursors to damage and breakage. It’s also caused by a variety of factors, including dry weather, low humidity, and too much heat. Be sure you use warm and not hot water when you wash your hair — the latter leads to further drying.
Is it better to big chop or transition?
If you transition, you’ll get to keep your length, but you’ll have to deal with styling multi-textured tresses. If you do the big chop, you’ll get rid of your relaxer in one fell swoop, but you might be left with only an inch of hair.
Is natural hair healthier than relaxed hair?
Relaxed hair is less maintenance in many respects, but it’s also weaker than natural hair because of the chemical process used to break down the protein bonds. If you are relaxed and your goal is to retain healthy hair, the same practices that are used to grow natural hair apply.
