Washing two textures
- Pre-poo with conditioner or oil to soften the line between textures.
- Wash and condition in sections, keeping each one twisted or clipped.
- Detangle only with conditioner in, ends first, with fingers or a wide-tooth comb; go slowly at the line.
- Put leave-in on the whole length, a little more on the new growth.
- Style in a way that blends: twist-outs, braid-outs, flexi rods or rollers.
Trims or a big chop
Trimming a little of the straight ends every few months removes the weakest hair gradually. A big chop cuts all of it at once. Either works; it depends how much length you want to keep while you wait.
Heat while transitioning
Straightening the new growth to match the old ends puts heat on hair that is already at its weakest. The American Academy of Dermatology suggests pressing no more than once a week, at the lowest heat that works; blending styles avoid it altogether.
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