Thursday, April 28, 2011

Let's Talk Hair: Terrific Styles for TRANSITIONERS


Greetings Chicas/Chicos..I pray all is well with everyone..
I was inspired to post this based on a request by a wonderful natural that is transitioning on Facebook who was looking for some awesome styles to rock throughout her transition..

Just to give a brief definition of transitioning..Transitioning is when you have decided to stop relaxing or perming or using excessive heat styling to allow the natural texture of your hair to grow. During the transition phase, you will have two textures that you have to creatively blend to look as though you have one consistent texture throughout your hair. Whew!! I did it for 8 months only to cut my hair down to 2 inches..I couldn't take it anymore, so snip snip snip I went. It was increasingly frustrating, for me, to have to be so delicate while detangling and not encouraging massive shedding at my line of demarcation (the point where your natural hair meets your relaxed, permed or straightened ends). But, for all of you Lovelies who have decided that you did not want to do a BC (Big Chop), here are some wonderful styles that you can rock that will make your 'Transition' fun and exciting...Hope you enjoy!


Transition Styles:









The Braid out..this is a very popular look amongst transitioners. If you want your ends to curl, please use flex rods or curl rods for your ends.








Bantu Knots...to the Bantu Knot Out (see below)



Bantu Knot Out: An absolutely beautiful style to rock as a transitioner










Twist n Curl (the setup) or you can use flexrods (my favorite)



Twist n Curl results: This was one of my staple 'go to' styles while I was transitioning..Ahhhh nostalgia, the many nights I slept with those flexrods..














Bushy Twist N Curl: You can make your twist n curls bushier by pulling your curls apart a few times..Love this look










Two Strand Twists: Wonderful protective style that does not put pressure on the hair, which promotes growth










Two Strand Twist out: Another one of my favorite styles. To create curled ends, just use flexrods or curl rods for the ends

















Pin Curls are excellent for transitioners..If your hair is at a longer length, you can actually use your fingers and roll your hair under and up and pin with duck bill clip or plastic pin. For shorter tresses, you can use flexrods or curl rods to create this look.









Princess Laia Buns with flat twisted front: I loved this style while I was transitioning, compliments of Nikki at curlynikki.com..Such a fun and playful style











Ahhh, the updos you can do while transitioning.. Make it fun and creative







More updo's












Neat and pulled back




Braided fro hawk from an old twist out, braid out, bantu knot out or pin curl















Any old hairstyle can make a fabulous sloppy ponytail or pulled back style..Remember, keep it fun and creative!!












Thanks for tuning in, guys..I hope you enjoyed

Have a happy transitioning day!




photo credit: www.hiimcurrentlyobssessed.tumblr.com

17 comments:

  1. Love this post! I have tried a few of these transitioning styles. But these style didn't have a label when I did this 10 years ago. You're hair is absolutely fab! I'm learning different hair styles from you!

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    1. Incredible post and amazing hair style.
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  2. Greetings, Naturallymealwyz...thank you for taking the time to comment..glad you enjoyed and thank you so much for the compliment

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  3. Love this post! I use the Bantu knot out all the time! Will be trying some of the others soon!

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  4. @ xoxo..I'm glad that you enjoyed this!!!

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  5. great post!but my hair is still short.Ican't wait to try the bantu one.
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  6. Love all these looks...can't wait til my hair hangs like the twist n curl out pix...

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  7. Love all the styles, cant wait for my hair to get longer to try all of them

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  8. I really really love this post cuz i was not sure wat else to do with my hair first time being natural and am still trying things out! thank u so much for this!

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  9. I just watched your video on plait washing, very helpful. Also, I do not want to do the BC so these transitioning styles help me alot, thanks for the info.

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  10. I love this post. I've been wearing double strand twist since last October. I think that I may be ready for the BC and need some ideas on what to do to my hair. Hopefully I have a nice length. Thanks for the helpful tips!

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  11. I am just now starting to transition and this post is amazing!!!!!! It has been really helpful, as someone who does NOT want to chop my hair, I appreciate all of this. Let's see how long before I say I am ready to chop it off lol. Thank you!

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  12. I enjoy being natural if only I was more creative with styles. I can't seem to come up with ideas but as of today that's going to change. lol

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    1. Greetings, I would definitely say make youtube your best freind as there are sooo many videos out there on diversity of hair styles

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  13. Im new at this natural thing and i was wondering what i can do to change up styles withthe short look instead of the fro look all the time

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    1. Greetings, I would definitely say make youtube a best friend, there are a plethora of videos on styling TWAs and short hair..check out this video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sWK_jmX5fNk ..Hope this helps

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