Transitioning Facts

Here are the answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about going natural.

How long should I transition?
That really depends on you. You can cut to the chase, do a Big Chop and wear a teeny weenie afro. Or you can grow your hair out so that you will have a little more to work with and take six months or a year or more trimming a inch off every month. Do what makes you feel comfortable.

What are some good transitioning styles?
Styles that cater to your natural hair while taking into consideration the fact that you still have perm are always a good choice. Styles that fall into that category would be: wet sets (roller sets, rod sets, straw sets); braids, twists and cornrows; braid-outs, twist-outs, and cornrow-outs; Bantu knots.

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Locking Myths and Facts 

Despite the progress that has been made in the acceptance of natural hair styles and choices, locks (dreadlocks) still remains a misunderstood option. People will say all sorts of things about locks. And people will tell you to do all sorts of things to start  and maintain them.

Here is the real deal.

Myth:  To have locks, you need to start with dirty hair. And you shouldn’t wash your hair for a while once you get them.

Fact: That is just unsanitary. Run far away from anyone telling you these things. Locks need to be washed just like regular unlocked hair. Depending on the stage and the method you used to start your locks you will need to be careful but the maximum amount of time that you should wait between washings is a month for coil or palm rolls. And during that time you can clean your scalp with an astringent and cotton balls.

You don’t want to use conditioner or oil based products on your hair, as that will make the process take longer. But by all means wash your hair!

Myth: People who have locks are dirty.

Fact: There are all types of people. Yes, there are those who wear locks that don’t take care of their hair. There are also those who wear braids, weave and wigs who don’t take care of (wash) their hair. There is nothing in locks themselves that makes them dirtier than any other hair choice.

Many lock wearers find that they are able to wash their hair more with locks than they did before they locked.

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