How can I get empowered to go natural from my relaxed hair?

Question

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I want to take this step because for 15 years + I've had a relaxer and it has done nothing but make my hair thinner than it really is though it is easier to manage.

My natural hair, h**l-a kinky/curly, grows out strong and fast but it's hard for me not to want to have that silky straight look.

I want to do this for the sake of my hair...HELP.

All females with kinky hair that's been relaxed know what i mean by "silky straight" :o)

Answer 1

Don't chop off your relaxed hair right now, just slowly transition into it and every month cut off a little bit of relaxed hair. Keep in mind that to get "silky straight" hair chemicals and heat has to be applied to the hair shaft which weakens it. Your hair is healthier in it's natural state than it would be in it's relaxed state. To make the transition easier, I used the Herbalaxer (natural "relaxer") from Mineral Indulgence which loosened my kinky curls and decreased shrinkage. It also made my hair stronger and longer because the herbalaxer contains vitamins, protein and silica which is healthy for hair and promotes growth and thickness. The product is 100% natural and contains no chemicals but it made my transition to natural hair much easier and helped detangle my hair. I strongly recommend this.

Good Luck!

Also look into natural hair yahoo groups, they can be very empowering.

http://mineralindulgence.com/Hair_Care_P...

Answer 2

Yeah I've had the same problem. My hair is super curly but its really soft and grows fast. Buts too much to handle. And I just love it when hair is silky straight. I'm only now starting to embrace my curls. What I would suggest is doing it gradually so you'll get used to it. Like leaving it naturally once a month then once a week etc... Good Luck and Hope I've Helped.