If you have been a hostage to straightening and straightening for a long time, but want to have curly hair again, free from the aggressions caused by chemicals and excessive use of flat irons and hairdryers, stay with us, as this article is for you.
Although progressive treatment is a procedure that promises practicality and saves time for women, its regular application ends up creating excessive layers of protection in the hair, leaving the strands drier, brittle and thinner.
Therefore, when hair suffers a lot of aggression and no longer has the same vitality as before, it is common for curly women to return to their desire to have more natural, vibrant hair again.
If this is your case, check out our tips below on how to transition your hair and get back to having beautiful, defined curly hair.
1 – Abandon all chemical procedures carried out on your hair
The first step to carrying out your hair transition and having curly hair again is to abandon, once and for all, any and all chemical procedures, with emphasis on progressive treatments and relaxation treatments.
At first, you will certainly be tempted to go back to these treatments, as soon as you notice that your hair is lacking shape and movement, but hang in there.
Hair transition is a process that takes time (at least six months) and, if that’s what you want, it’s worth being patient.
And don’t resort to permanent treatments, which also have the same chemical base as straightening and also damage your hair.
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What to do?
To disguise the double texture of your hair during the hair transition, that is, when the length of your hair is straight and the roots are wavy, use curl activators.
Apply the product throughout your hair, scrunching the strands with your hands.
Mousses are also welcome.
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2 – Forget the curling iron, straightener and hairdryer
Due to the high temperatures of these devices, when in contact with the hair, straighteners, dryers and curling irons dry out and modify the hair structure, making it difficult to absorb water and nutrients.
To get curly hair again, through the hair treatment, it is essential that you gradually stop using the curling iron, straightener and hairdryer until they are no longer necessary in your daily life.
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3 – Hydrate weekly
Hydration is a fundamental step for you to have curly hair again.
Invest in masks enriched with essential oils, such as coconut oil and argan oil, which provide nutrients to give strength and shine to your hair.
Apply the mask strand by strand and let it act for about 20 minutes.
Wash normally afterwards.
The same goes for reconstructions, which we recommend being carried out in salons by professionals.
Reconstruction is essential to replace keratin in the hair and recover hair mass.
Do the process every 15 days for the first two months and then increase the interval to once a month.
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4 – Cut your hair
During hair transition processes, it is common for hair to have split ends.
Therefore, it is recommended that you, at first, cut at least three fingers of the length of your hair.
Then, carry out maintenance every two months, repairing the tips.
If you want to add volume to your hair right away, cut it in layers and cut it.
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5 – Adopt and follow a hair schedule
In addition to hydration and reconstruction, which we talked about above, it is essential that you adopt and follow a strict hair schedule so that, little by little, your hair returns to its natural curls.
Every week, the three steps must be done in depth, whether hydration, reconstruction or hydration.
The ideal is to use one of these treatments with each wash.
To find out the benefits that each of these procedures offers to your hair, follow the explanations below:
Hydration: Replenishes the water in the hair. Bet on products rich in vitamin B5, E and A.
Reconstruction: Strengthens and repairs hair, leaving it resistant to breakage, hair loss and free from frizz. At this stage, opt for products such as liquid keratin and protein ampoules.
Nutrition: Replenishes the natural oils of the hair. Butters and vegetable oils (coconut, olive, avocado, shea) are the basis of this treatment.
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6 – Be patient
As we highlighted previously, it doesn’t happen overnight that your hair will return to defined and stunning curls.
Therefore, patience and discipline to follow the tips we leave in this post are essential for you to achieve your goal.
Remembering that each hair reacts differently and has its own transition time.
So, stay strong and get ready to have divine curls again!
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