You may have toyed with the idea of ​​transitioning to natural hair, however you weren’t sure how it will affect your relaxed hair. Would you have to cut it? Will it break during the transition period? Well, the good news is that you can switch to natural hair with hardly any breakage. Don’t get me wrong, it will break a bit, but not as much as you might fear. All you need is to employ some healthy hair care tips given below.

First of all, are you sure you want to do the natural route? Are you comfortable with the idea? It will not be as easy as snapping your fingers and you may experience periods of doubt, however wait and eventually you will be there, and you will be glad you are there!

You should also be prepared for hair breakage, this is unavoidable. It will usually occur at the exact point where the new natural hair touches the relaxed part. So the first piece of advice I have to give you is that this same line is well hydrated at all times, to avoid strong breakage. The new hair will soften enough to prevent further problems. You will also be able to handle it more easily and the breakages will be really minimal.

You may also need to get some protein hair treatments that give it extra strength and protect it from excessive damage. Depending on the type of treatment you choose, you can opt for a major one that can be done every 6 weeks or a mild one that can be done weekly. Once the treatment is done, you need to apply a good conditioner to your hair that moisturizes your strands.

There are some hairstyles that you can easily wear in the meantime during the transition period, such as two-strand twists, roller sets, flat twists, sew-in waves, and many others. They will act as a protective buffer and allow you to blend both types of hair well.

You can do some trimming on the bottoms during the transition period to prevent split ends from forming and going up the hair shaft. Plus, this prevents tangling and basically gives your locks a nice, clean look.

When you wash your hair, use a good shampoo, followed by a deep conditioner, then a moisturizing conditioner, and finally a leave-in conditioner for best results. Basically, you need to treat your strands properly and carefully to avoid unnecessary breakage while natural hair forms.

Also, when using hair dryers, only use good quality ones that won’t burn your strands and are gentle on your mane.