NAT 102 by El Poiz©

From previous posts, we see the first steps to 'gaining hair freedom' is;
1)The decision; Transition or instant Bigchop
2)Sham wash;washing with a sulphate-free shampoo
3)A good Hair regimen; I gave a simple hair regimen I selected.

I shall discuss each extensively today and in subsequent weeks;

Transitioning
So many naturalistas find it a whole lot easier having an instant bigchop than transitioning...transitioning is actually quite a handful when compared to the bigchop...I transitioned for about a year before having my big chop though
'NEED-TO-KNOW while transitioning'
In transitioning, you deal with two different hair textures which is why you should not fail to give your hair TLC(Tender Loving Care)
Your hair will tend to break at the point where your chemical-treated ends meet your natural hair, due to this, regular trimming of the relaxed ends is highly advisable. In applying your natural treatments, you should ensure they get to your roots and come in contact with the natural parts(undergrowth) too.
A spritz bottle is a must have for every naturalista. It contains 80%water and 20% oil of your choice and should be sprayed twice daily to the hair to keep it moisturised. For how a spritz bottle is, see the picture after this cut;

During transitioning and after, a good hair regimen should not be overlooked(we'll discuss the hair regimen later on).
Washing hair weekly with a sulphate-free shampoo(sham wash) or a sulphate-free conditioner(co wash) should be at the top on your to-do-list. Be sure to shamwash either once a week or once a month and not too often as regular shamwash strips the hair of its natural oils
*Products for Naturals


When buying hair products, the following ingredients should be avoided;
-Sodium laurel/Laurly sulfate/SLS/SLES
-Paraben
-Mineral oil
-Petrolatum/Petroluem jelly
-DEA,TEA,MEA
-FD & C color pigments
-Imidazolidinyl Urea
-DMDM Hydantoin
-Chlorine-Silicon
-Paraffin
-Propylene Glycol
-Isopropyl Alcohol.

So Ladies, see you same place next week. El Poiz©...feel beautiful