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Originally Posted by whitekzbc
Hello!
I just purchased the Transitioning Kit and I used it yesterday for the first time. I followed the instructions exactly as written and my hair came out a complete mess this morning!  I cleansed, conditioned with heat for 20 mins, used quenched all over my hair and then used the milkshake. I just started really transitioning, as I had box braids for about 6 months before I really decided to go natural. So, I have been transitioning without braids for about a month and my hair is growing like crazy. It is super thick in the top and crown and straight in the back. I still can't tell the type, but probably some kind of 4. I have been twisting it almost every night and wearing twist outs during the day, however they have only been lasting one day for me I am so new to this (had a perm for over 10 years) and I'm at a loss for how to deal with my hair besides twist/braid outs. I am not sure if I am using the products correctly because my hair came out a hot mess this morning! I am so glad I found this forum, I am going to need all the support I can get! Can anyone please suggest a good regimen for me? Thanks in advance! |
Welcome!
Now, since you have described your hair as being of Type 4 (maybe a Type B or C perhaps), then your hair would need a product like Curls Souffle or Whipped Cream to use it for styling purposes. I can tell you that Curls Milkshake is not the best product to do twists with. As, Curls Whipped Cream is actually best suited for twists, locks, or braids.
I want to also share a little something else with you. I know that you are probably using twists and braids in your hair to give your hair more a curly look to it. now, that's certainly okay. However, you must understand that your hair already has a natural curl to it. It's just in a tighter pattern than say someone who has Type 3B hair. So, don't become disheartened if you don't see your hair getting as much of a defined look to it that you really desire. Because the products work with your natural hair texture. And, the only way that any product can really physically change one's hair texture to make it considerably looser is through chemicals only.
There are an ever growing number of products out there that are geared towards people who where their hair natural or even towards people who wear their hair curly. And, every product will usually mention the words "curl defining". But, one thing that many people don't understand the different variations that curls come in. As, curly hair is most diverse in comparison to straight hair, because the hair can appear in so many different ways. Therefore, the same product used on someone with very tight curls (coils) would get as different defined look to their hair than certainly someone who has looser, more spiral curls instead.
Importantly, some types of curlies can have wavy hair, while others may have medium to tight coils. Now, someone who has medium or tight coils can rock such styles as: curly fro's, afro puffs, two-strand twists, braids, cornrows and alot more. So, you really don't have to limit your styling choices to just twistouts or braidouts.
Because, you have been wearing box braids in your hair for six months and also may have not been relaxing your hair inbetwen that time, then you were actually in transitioning mode all along actually. Therefore, you would really be about 7 months or a litle bit less into your transitioning journey, if that were to be true. And, if so, then Curls Milkshake wouldn't be doing nothing more than merely acting as a leave-in moisturizer in your hair for the most part, at this time.
I would honestly suggest that you get the Curls Whipped Cream and then you can opt to do braidouts/twistouts or any of the other styles that I have mentioned. As, you have said that you are probably in the Type 4 category. And, with Type 4 coils (just another name for very tight curls), you would with continued use of Curls Whipped Cream especially, you would get a better defined look to your hair. But, that doesn't mean that the Curls Whipped Cream or any of the other Curls styling products will make your hair any more curlier or looser in texture than what it naturally is meant to be.
I would suggest that you wash and deep condition your hair once a week. After rinsing out the conditioner you are to leave your hair fairly soaking wet. Next, you just section your hair into 4 or more parts. Once you have finished sectioning off your hair, then you take one section and spray it with Curls Quenched from root to tip, then detangle the section using a brush, and then apply your Curls Styling cream to it (making sure to thoroughly smooth it through). You then next take the section of hair and braid it or twist it. Lastly, you just move on to another section and repeat the same process until you have thorougjy detangled and applied product to your whole head.
At night, all you need to do is cover your head with a satin bonnet to keep your hair protected overnight while you sleep. Also, when bathing, it is always recommended that you cover your hair with a plastic cap, in order to keep it from frizzing up or geting wet and shrinking up).
In the morning, you would first take your twists or braids down.Second, you would spray a few sprays of Curls Quenched Moisturizer all over your head. Third, you would take about a minute to massage the Curls Quenched throughout your hair. Fourth, you would take small-to-medium amounts of your Curls styling cream to your hair(always making sure to thoroughly smooth it through). Lastly, you would take a few minutes and scrunch your hair. To scrunch your hair, you would grab a chunk of hair and push the ends up toward your head, causing it to 'crinkle'. As, scrunching gives is designed to enhance existing texture to hair that has natural texture (waves, curls, or a combination).
Oh, you can dress up any braidouts or twistouts with colorful, decorative scarfs and headbands. So, there is always a way that you can instantly kick up the look of your hair in just a short amount of time.
Also, while transitioning you should be getting your relaxed ends slowly cut off over time. So, if you did keep your hair in box braids for six months staright that wasn't good for your hair. As, keeping one's hair in braids for a long period of time can actualy end up being damaging to one's hair. Now, after you got your braids taken out, did any trimming or cutting take place with your hair. Because, after you the box braids were taken out, that should have been the time for either a trim or mini-cut to remove some of the relaxed ends should have taken place.
Right now, your hair is basically playing catch up mode. As, your hair will need some time for it to get healthy again. As, Curls products are designed to offer long-term solutions and not instant quick fixes like we as human beings would rather have. So, the best advice that I can offer you is to be patient and definitely use the recommendations, suggestions, and tips that I have offered to you to your best advantage.