At 28 weeks post relaxer I decided to try a braid out on my transitioning hair. I washed and conditioned and then braided each section with water and S-curl. I added end papers and rollers to the end of each braid since my last braid out did not come out great with my relaxed ends showing. I...

         Aveda Institute Flat Iron – 34 weeks and 2 days post relaxer. I decided to go to the salon to have my natural hair flat ironed as a treat and someone suggested Aveda Institute here in NYC.  I went to the one on Spring street.  I got there at 9:16 a.m....

  Roller set Natural Hair – 35 Weeks and 1 day post relaxer I washed 3 times this weekend and completely understand now why so many ladies chop off the relaxed hair. I never noticed until today how prominent my line of demarcation is in my hair. I had a rough time this weekend...

  Full Wigs – Protective Hairstyle for Natural Hair Modu Invisilace 101 When I was 27 weeks post relaxer, I started to experiment with full wigs as a protective hairstyle while I transitioned from relaxed to natural hair.  I purchased a synthetic lace front wig called Modu...

Tree Braids – First Attempt At 26 weeks and 6 days post relaxer, I made the mistake of trying tree braids.  The stylist that I used was recommended by a friend; however, the stylist obviously was not honest about her experience with tree braids.  I was looking for a style that was...

    Maxiglide flat iron- 25 weeks and 5 days post relaxer I had been contemplating relaxing for weeks since my hair has looked a hot mess.  My last relaxer stretch was 18 weeks and 3 days so this was new territory for me to go this long without a relaxer. Instead of relaxing again,...