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Originally Posted by lindaisy
I have also decided to go natural and am in transition. I am just starting out also. I had my last relaxer in early may so I'm only about a month in. The longest I've ever gone without a relaxer is about 2.5 months. So i know once I reach that point, I'm not going to know how to style or wash my hair. I've been doing research on a ton of sites, including this one, and I plan on purchasing the "transitioning divas kit". I'm excited and nervous.
I had recently cut my hair so it's about chin length which now worries me about how I'm going to style my hair once the new growth starts getting thick. I want to transition for about a year if i can. I think I have type 4B or 4C hair. When it grows in, it seems so rough so I'm a little nervous and anxious about what my natural hair is going to look like. I've read that the hair that grows in first is called scab hair so it's coarser than what my natural hair will truly be. I guess time will tell. Any advice and tips will be greatly appreciated. Thanks so much.
Btw, I posted before in the curly q forum about my daughter's natural hair and what regimen I should be using. I also uploaded 2 pics of her on that post. She's my natural hair inspiration. I've uploaded a recent picture of me with my relaxed hair. It's a longer in the pic than now since I just recently cut it into a shorter bob. When my new growth starts growing in, Ill try to post some of those pics too.
Thanks soblessed for all your advice and help thus far!
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Hi! First off, I would like to say you have a nice head of hair and you are looking fierce in that dress, girlfriend!
From your picture, I can see that you hair is in the Type 4 category. Hoever, because you just started transitioning, I can't give a 100 percent accurate answer at this time on whether your hair really is a 4A, 4B, or 4C. As, your hair still has more chemical remanants in it than it does new growth at this time.
Now, the reason why alot of people feel that their new growth comes in coarser and dryer is because they are so used to dealing with their hair being relaxed that they see their new growth as the enemy (so to speak). New growth is one's true hair that is coming out from their scalp (sans relaxer). So, in order to take proper care of your new growth you have to properly nourish it with essential nutrients and moisture. As, it is just as needy as the rest of the rest of the hair on your head.
I wouldn't worry about the term "scab hair". As, there is really no clear defined meaning for this term anyways. As, scabs don't form on the hair, but instead on the scalp anyways.
Oh and I think that starting with the Transitioning Diva Kit would be a great idea. As, your hair is at a critical stage at this point. Because, you are still very, very early in your transitioning journey. And, if you could add just one more product to your regimen, I would suggest that you add either the Curls Souffle or Whipped Cream. As they can provide more moisture to your hair on those days when your hair may become a bit more needy in the moisture department.
Starting off with a hair cut was a good idea by the way. Also, I would recomend that you folow this up with regular trims. Please be sure to get regular trims done every 3 months on your hair to get rid of the rest of your relaxed ends gradually. Importantly, doing this will also help to aid your ends from splitting. Because the hair can split at the end and then move all the way up the hair shaft (if not snipped in time) and break off. And, that is certainly something that you definitely don't want.
Now, there are lots of styles that you can rock such as: bun, curly ponytail/puff, twistouts, braidouts, or just letting your natural curls hang loose. And, Curls has terrific How-to-Videos when it comes to wearing your hair down. Here's the link:
Curls Product Demonstrations
And, be sure that before you use the products that you shampo your hair first. Vurls does offer a Clarifying Shampo" that is recommended that you use before starting the Curls regimen. However, you can use the Curliscious Curls Cleansing Cream in its place instead. Also, you will need either a satin pillowcase or satin bonet used for protecting your har at night.
I wish you you and your daughter much succes with the Curls line of products and WELCOME so much to the Curls family!
