Transitioning Regimen




Learn how to go Natural:


Wash Routine

Every Two Weeks
 
  • Section hair into four parts
  • Spritz one section with water and then apply Shea Moisture Deep Treatment Masque mixed with Extra Virgin Olive Oil to use to detangle. Do the detangling with my fingers. Click here to learn how I finger detangle.

 

  • When all sections are done, cover hair with plastic cap and thick knitted cap for at least 30 mins.
  • Rinse off
  • Co-wash hair with a mixture of Tresemme Natural Conditioner and water  (1 oz TN to 2 oz H20) in an applicator bottle, shake and apply to scalp. Co-wash scalp and then wash hair strands. Rinse off.
 


  • Deep Condition with Shea Moisture Deep Treatment Masque and Extra Virgin Olive Oil for at least an hour, cover hair with plastic cap and thick knitted cap.
  • Prior to washing DC out, remove cap, and leave off for 15 mins
  • Apply a palmful of Tresemme Natural Conditioner, and leave for at least 2 mins, then rinse off
  • Do final rinse with half a cup of COLD Aloe Vera Juice to seal in moisture.
Once a month (end of month)
 
 
  • Deep Condition with Shea Moisture Deep Treatment Masque and Extra Virgin Olive Oil for at least 2 hours or overnight, cover hair with plastic cap and thick knitted cap.

  • Prior to washing DC out, remove cap, and leave off for 15 mins
  • Apply a palmful of Tresemme Natural Conditioner, and leave for at least 2 mins, then rinse off
  • Do final rinse with half a cup of COLD Aloe Vera Juice to seal in moisture.

Post-Wash Routine
  • Apply Castor Oil to scalp, massage scalp.
  • Apply my Special Leave In Mix or use Paul Mitchell Conditioner (Generic)
  • Apply Oil to ends and seal with my Whipped Shea Butter Mix.
Choice of Styler

Check out my Hair Gallery for all the styles I have ever worn.

During the week Maintenance Routine
  • Spritz hair lightly with Water
  • Apply my Natural Oil Mix
  • Apply Shea Moisture Curl Enhanced Smoothie.
  • Apply Castor Oil to edges and nape at least 3 times a week
  • If hair is not protected, do a baggy mid week.
 

Night Routine
  • Always wear a satin bonnet, and use satin pillowcase
 
My Transitioning Products
 

All about Ingredients in hair products


 
Trimming Transitioning Hair

Comments

  1. MaryJanuary 5, 2015 at 5:59 AM

    Thanks for sharing your wash routine. Helpful post. Have a nice day!

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  2. VictoriaApril 6, 2017 at 9:24 AM

    Thanks for this routine. I am 11 months into my transition and trying to find out how to maintain my hair better when not wearing protective styles.

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  3. AkinsolaJuly 27, 2017 at 3:33 PM

    Ma please how do i get all this products mentioned

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    1. DiscoveringNaturalJuly 27, 2017 at 4:49 PM

      You are welcome

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    2. DiscoveringNaturalJuly 27, 2017 at 4:51 PM

      You can click you hair beauty supply stores. I am not sure where you are located. You can also check http://bit.ly/DN_Where_To_Find_Hair_Products_In_Africa

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  4. UnknownJune 28, 2018 at 9:28 AM

    What other hair products can someone use while transitioning?

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    1. DiscoveringNaturalFebruary 27, 2020 at 8:16 AM

      Here is more information http://bit.ly/HowToCareForNaturalHair

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  5. QueenOctober 17, 2019 at 4:06 PM

    Just wondering where I have been all this while. Thank you so much for the time and effort and sharing all of these info. I truly appreciate all that you do. You have really helped a sister. God bless you!

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    1. DiscoveringNaturalFebruary 27, 2020 at 8:15 AM

      Thank you. Do feel free to join our Facebook Group: DiscoveringNatural Group. http://bit.ly/DiscoveringNaturalGroup
      Also our Youtube channel: http://youtube.com/DiscoveringNatural

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  6. UnknownFebruary 26, 2020 at 12:05 AM

    Hi Discovering Natural,you have a Whipped Shea Butter Mix listed as one of your transitioning products which one do you use?

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    1. DiscoveringNaturalFebruary 27, 2020 at 8:14 AM

      Hi,
      I made my own whipped shea butter. You can use this recipe: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJA_gtNl_yQ
      You can get raw shea butter from: http://bit.ly/KadimaOrganicBeautyProducts
      Discount code: Discoveringnatural

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  7. WBOctober 4, 2020 at 10:57 AM

    Thanks for sharing. I’m a year into transitioning and I’m just dealing with the relax ends. I’m wearing braids. I want to know when should I cut off the relax part or just let it just stay?

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    1. DiscoveringNaturalDecember 17, 2020 at 6:51 AM

      It depends on you. Please join our Facebook group "DiscoveringNatural Group" for more one on one help. It is FREE. Here is the link http://bit.ly/DiscoveringNaturalGroup

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