Transitioning to natural hair with 6 simple tips

This can be a scary process especially when you’ve had processed hair for as far back as you can remember and now you have to go back to your roots. I mean, it's been ages since you last saw the natural, untouched, virgin hair you were born with, so how would I look, a girl of 25years rocking a fro, in an era where hair is one of the defining factors of beauty. Don’t worry, here are a few tips to help you along the way.

1. Don't chop. Trim

Nothing throws us off than looking in the mirror and seeing no hair!  It's a mental thing that you have to be prepared for unless you were actually going for the classic male look. Trim the ends little by little until you have rid all processed ends. This allows us for gradual adaptation to short hair and saves us from a nervous breakdown.

2. Braids and wigs

Wigs are the easiest way to switch between hairstyles. This minute you could be rocking a short and chic look and the next you could have long hair blowing in the wind. They are fun, manageable and cost effective, saving us many trips to the salon…and keeping some of that extra chi-ching ching in our pockets!

Braids… love them! They are flexible, long lasting and a good facilitator for transitioning. They allow you to grow the hair to the desired length, so that when you decide to embrace your natural side and rid the processed ends, it won't be as short.

3. Gelling

The very first time I rid my processed ends, gelling was my first method. My hair was short and it was super easy to just wash, gel and go. It gave me super cute curls that always had people asking what I used in my hair. Gelling is ideal for persons rocking really low cuts.

4. Eat right

Eating healthy is vital for hair growth. It’s like a garden of flowers, in order for it to flourish it needs nourishment and that only comes from the things we consume. So ensure to have a hearty balanced meal from all the foods from the food group, drink tons of water and take your vitamins.

5. Hair-Talk

Sounds weird right? But have to speak health and growth into being. We have to tell our hair we love it, commend it, and talk positively to and about it. Believe it or not, it works! Remember it’s a part of us, an entity by itself, therefore, it needs special attention too.

6. Stress-free

Whenever we are experiencing stress-phases, our hair feels it too. We can actually see and feel the difference then. It either sheds, thins, breaks or just stops growing for a while. I know life sometimes get the best of us and our hair have to suffer with it too, so try as best as possible to minimise those stressors until they are completely gone.


I hope these tips were helpful, and you’ll use or adjust them to suit your individuality. Just be expressive and colourful about this new look, and most of all, embrace the new you!