I know that alot of people who are wanting to go natural feel that getting the BC done is only option out their for people who want to wear their hair natural but that certainly isn't the case. Which is why, I am so glad when I hear about more people who have decided that they want to wear their hair natural opt to go the transitioning route. As, there are a number of people who opt to immediately get the BC done and then they are at a loss as to what to do with their hair afterwards. They often find that they can't get any softness or shine to their hair and the styling option that find themselves having is a picked out fro that looks super dry.
I am glad that more women are option to go for aa long transition as it does allow the person to garner more lenght to hair while they are growing out their relaxer and getting the relaxed ends slowly cut off during the process. As, there is certainly wrong with opting to do a long transition versus instead doing a BC. Because, how you choose to transition is totally up to you and I always believe in a person doing what seems to be best for them. And, I would honestly never want to stir anyone otherwise (as I sincerly hope that I have never done to anyone here).
Over the years, I have educated my self greatly on healthy haircare as well as how to take care of naturally curly hair as well. So, I have come to better understand what works and what doesn't work well when it comes to the promoting of healthy hair. And, when someone does decide to stop relaxing their hair they must know and understand that yes when you do transition you will have to deal with encounter a bit more shedding, dryness, and shrinkage. But, that is normal and is to be expected when growing out your relaxer. However, it can come under control through the usage of a proper haircare regimen specifically tailored to meet your hair's needs. Also, sticking with this regimen for long term use also makes a huge difference in the health of one's hair while whether you hair is in transition, relaxed, natural, or even texturized. Now, there is certainly wrong with introducing a new product into your regimen every once a while. But, constantly switching from product to new product isn't good for the hair. Because in order to get the best results with a product (unless it truly works terrible in your hair upon first use) is to give your hair at least a month or two to really know how well a product is suiting your hair. Often people gie up on products that really aren't bad for their hair, because they don't get instant results with them. As, honestly, there are no "miracle" products that can do everything you want it to do for your hair overnight.
Good luck on either going back to wearing your hair natural again or going natural for the first time!
