7 Natural Hairstyles to Try While Transitioning

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transitioning from relaxed to natural hair can be challenging when you're not sure what styles to wear that look good but also help the process. here are 7 natural hair styles to get you on your way...

braids & twists

1

a protective style like twists or braids is probably the best route. you can wear it for a couple months as your hair grows out & you can still cleanse & moisturize!

twist-outs/braid-outs

2

the idea is to camouflage the new growth for a seamless look. twist-outs & braid-outs combine the two textures to make them appear to be one.

rod sets

3

wrapping the new growth around flexi or perm rods with the right amount of tension stretches it out for a curl that will nicely blend in with your ends.

twist & curl

4

this is a variation of the twist-out & an alternate way to do a rod set where you twist before adding the rod. twisting the hair first makes curling on rods a bit easier.

cornrows

5

cornrows are another protective option to let your hair rest while growing out. do a full head of cornrows or add a few to accent a twist-out or braid-out. 

low ponytail

6

with some gel & a good brush, you can slick your hair back & attach a curly hair piece for a cute, natural-looking style! this was a go-to in my transitioning days.

straightening

7

straightening also blends the two textures. but if your aim is to wear healthy textured hair, limiting heat is best. so this is good for once in a while.

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