Beautiful hair

 When getting a relaxer for the first time its best to get your hair professionally done . If you decide on getting a relaxer yourself follow this guide .  Things you will need :   Relaxer - buy according to your hair type Applicator brush or rat-tail comb Gloves to protect your hands Large towel to cover your shoulder Neutralizing Shampoo  Hair oil / Petroleum jelly Mild protein Deep Conditioner Deep Moisturizing conditioner  Timer Step 1 Apply petroleum jelly to scalp , be sure to base your hairline Step 2 Put on gloves on your hands, put the towel around your shoulder. Step 3 Mix relaxer if you are using a No-Lye or go straight ahead if you are using  Lye Step 4 Gentle untangle the hair  Step 5 Section hair in four parts , two in front and two in back . Step 6 Set timer , start working with each section , make thin parts and apply relaxer start from middle of the strands followed by the roots and the ends, apply 1/2 inch away from

How to detangle hair Long  and curly hair , they are easier to become tangle and knotted . 1. Always detangle when your hair when wet and slippery with conditioner  . You can also apply the conditioner before    shampooing , and then shampoo your hair and your hair will still remain tangle free . Gentle Comb through your hair with conditioner on it let conditioner sit for about 10 minutes before rinsing out .  2.Go ahead and apply your leave in conditioner  3. Gently start detangling  at the ends and work your way up 4. You should finger detangle or used a with a wide-toothed comb . Never used a brush on wet hair this may cause split ends .  Note * You can also mix essential oil with any of your conditioner such as Extra Virgin Olive Oil , Extra Virgin Coconut Oiland Argan Oil 

Photo by   by nicodeme  Transition to natural hair,  If your thinking of going natural here are a few tips and things to consider before making the leap Why do you want to go natural? What is your transition goal and length ? What is my new regimen ? What products will I used? Transition to natural hair process can be the worse moment your hair will go through , sometimes I had my unpredictable hair day and those are the absolute worse . I cannot tell what my hair will do next , I cant even do my signature style most morning  :) . But its all worth it and you will see that after you become more comfortable as time goes on .

I would like to thank  Sdestra of Sdestra Hair Journey   for nominating me for the versatile blogger award, you can visit here blog here . Here are the rules of the award:

During my transition process I have done numbers of  transition hair style , this help to blend my two texture . My staple Transition hair style is Chignons , since its similar to my pony tail styles. Classic Buns Buns can also be elegant but ditch the scrunches . Also keep your hair off your shoulder especially in those hot summer days . Chignons This is very elegant and fashionable , you mush have long are semi-long hair to do this style . This style  keep your hair off your shoulder as well .  Wet Sets Helps to blend the root of your natural texture with your relax ends. Flat Twist These are similar to to cornrow , These style make nice protective style if your concern about your ends .  Twist out  This is exactly out it sounds , you twist your hair and after a while you pull it out Braid out  Similar to twist out , the difference is you use three strands of hair . Bantu knots This also help to blend your texture and give you a smooth curly

Its has been a whole year since transitioning to natural hair , I started my transition journey the 5th of September 2011 . I started with thick color treated mid back length hair . The entire year I wanted to just relax and have straight hair again , but I had some YouTube inspiration that keep me going . I have been keeping up with my   regimen  , I had trial product in between my journey that also works great . Here are some pic of my hair texture . All Picture are taken freshly wash with no product . Front texture lose, wet shot