The Perfect Braid-Out on Transitioning Hair

Are you transitioning but do not know what to do with your hair? Well I have the perfect style for you to do. This hairstyle will camouflage your two textures while giving you a banging hairstyle.

Products Needed: 

Water
Paul Mitchell Original The Conditioner
Elasta QP Olive Oil and Mango Butter Moisturizer
Jane Carter Nourish and Shine
Curls Passion Fruit Control Paste (Optional)
Perm Rods
Bobby Pins
Scarf or Bonnet (Sleep with)

Now let's get started


Step 1: Wash, Condition, and Deep Condition
Step 2: Put your hair into four sections to make it easier to manage (each section will make about 3 or 4 braids each)
Step 3: Take a section out of the section in which you will braid
Step 4: Spritz section with water if getting dry
Step 5: Layer on you products

• Leave-in (Paul Mitchell)
• Moisturizer (Olive Oil and Mango Butter)
• Sealant (Nourish and Shine)
• Edge Control only on the front braids (Passion Fruit Control Paste) -Optional

Step 6: Start braiding
Step 7: Stop braiding when you have about an inch or so left, and comb the ends (Add more product if needed). Then add your perm rods.
Step 8: Once completely done use bobby pins to pin down braids around your head, this will allow you to have less shrinkage.
Step 9: Tie down with a scarf or bonnet and sleep tight!!!

In the morning 

Step 10: Take off perm rods
Step 11: Put oil on fingers to lessen the frizz
Step 12: Unravel the braids slowly and gently so not to disturb  the curl patten created.
Step 13: Separate to desired fullness
Step 14 (Optional): Use a pick to pick the roots, remember don't disturb the curl!!!
Step 15: After you shaped it to your desired style your all done!!!

If you prefer a visual demonstration, I've got you covered. Just click play on the video below.

Hope you enjoy this easy tutorial!!!

p.s. Can also be done on relaxed hair.

My Big Chop

For many of you who follow me on Youtube and Instagram already now that I've big chopped. I finally became comfortable enough with myself and took the plunge on July 24, 2013. Another reason why I went ahead and cut the relaxed ends off was because my husband was finally ready to see my curls. Finally right, took him long enough lol. I did not cut my ends off myself, I got a friend of mine from home to it when I visited. She is a licensed cosmetologist so I was totally comfortable with letting her cut my hair. Below is the video of my big chop and my reaction.

My first wash n go to me looked liked a total fail, but I kinda liked the results that it gave my curls. I was just not to fond of the shrinkage. I was not used to that much of a change in length. It has been about 1 1/2 month since my big chop I am really enjoying all that my natural hair has to offer. If you have done the big chop or are planning to please share your experience with us.

My Tools For Transitioning

Hey everyone!!! I know it's been a while but I wanted to start more on my natural journey before I start giving some "transitioning" advice. So far I have been going natural for about 14 weeks now and I still love it.

1. Decide Why You Are Going Natural: I am going natural because I want to have a healthy lifestyle.  My journey is about my hair, mind, and body.

•Hair- "Au-Natural"

•Mind-Having a Great Relationship with God (#1 Priority)

•Body-Getting My Weight under Control (Keeping It Off)

 I have a little girl and I want her to be able to look in the mirror and be proud of herself and her lovely hair. She not going to have a good self-esteem if she sees her mother is not happy with herself. I have to lead by example.

2. Get Inspired: I have been constantly on the internet. I look at pictures, on natural hair blogs, and on YouTube. There is so much information out there; you just have to look for it. My favorite natural hair blog at the moment would be CurlyNikki because she has SOOO much “useful” information on her website. On YouTube I have to favorites: Naptural85 and Kikicouture10. They both have hairstyles that you can try, do it yourself homemade recipes, and tips for naturals and transitioners.  

3. Positive Reinforcement: Surround yourself with “positive” people. I have been very lucky so far. Everyone around me is really supportive of my entire process.

4. Get to Know Your Hair: You do this by doing different styles on your hair. I have tried numerous hairstyles in just these past few weeks lol. I’ve tried bantu knot-outs (both two-strand and regular), braid-outs, twist-outs, perm rods, flexi-rods, and twist n curl. I have to say that my favorite thus far is the flexi-rods because they last the longest. My go to hairstyle is the bantu knot-outs. Maybe this will change once my hair gets a little thicker, who knows.

Any Advice For Newly Transitioners Please Feel Free To Comment