Our hair can be our form of self-expression, a celebration of our inherent beauty, and a way to embrace our natural selves. If you’re ready to start your natural hair journey, it’s typical to have a lot of feelings—ranging from excitement to nervousness.
Luckily, with the right tips, inspiration, and support, your natural hair journey can be an incredible and transformative experience. Ready to fall in love with the journey? Here are four tips for starting your natural hair journey.
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To Chop or Not to Chop?
Just as everyone’s hair is different, each person’s natural hair journey is unique. If you’ve chemically relaxed your hair, are prone to breakage, or are just ready for a big change, a big chop might be a great place to start transforming your textured hair.
On the other hand, if you’re in love with your length and not ready to part with it, you can absolutely begin embracing your natural texture sans-chop. Be sure to use thoughtfully crafted textured hair products to keep your scalp and hair hydrated to promote new growth. After all, this is your journey—you know what’s best for you!
Understand Your Textured Hair Goals
Are you striving for length? Do you want to improve your textured hair’s health and curl pattern? Or is this journey about embracing your inherent beauty and falling in love with your natural features?
Whether your goals revolve around the health of your textured hair, your desired aesthetic, or have sentimental significance, identifying your aspirations can help you plan your journey. Chat with a trusted stylist, find style inspiration, and research brands that create authentic hair products for textured hair. With the right guidance and products, reaching your hair goals can be empowering and enjoyable.
Get Excited for Protective Styles for Your Textured Hair
Protective or low-manipulation styles for textured hair are the keys to healthy, happy hair growth. Plus, with so many styles to choose from, your favorite hairstyles can be great ways to express yourself and celebrate your hair journey.
Temporary styles, such as braids, knots, twists, or wigs, allow you to change up the look of your textured hair frequently. Other styles, such as locs, are a larger commitment, as they’re permanent and can take over a year to fully mature. Whether you want to start your loc journey or protect your textured hair from friction and breakage with twists or braids, the right nourishing, hydrating products are indispensable.
Trust the L.O.C/L.C.O Method for Your Textured Hair
This styling method keeps your textured strands supple and hydrated, making it perfect for any natural hair journey. L.O.C. stands for “leave in,” “oil,” and “cream.” By using a leave in conditioner, followed by an oil then cream (or the L.C.O. alternative), your high-porosity hair can lock in moisture.
Since your leave-in product is the first step in this method, choosing a leave in conditioning milk infused with essential oils and keratin proteins can help you enjoy the benefits of this hydrating routine.
Conclusion
Just as everyone’s hair is different, each person’s natural hair journey is unique. Do you want to improve your hair’s health and curl pattern? Or is this journey about embracing your inherent beauty? Regardless of what motivates your natural hair journey, the right plan, inspiration, and hair products for textured hair can help you reach your destination.
Start Your Journey
Consider if the big chop is right for you
Understand your hair goals
Get excited about protective styles
Trust the L.O.C Method
The Author: Jewel Bowman
Jewel Bowman is a Georgia-based natural haircare enthusiast. She founded the "Jaycee Naturals" haircare line with her two sisters, Jenna and Jackie. The trio has made it their mission to formulated a quality product line that caters to all hair textures and styles.
