I transitioned the unorthodox way (by using heat regularly), so I think my transition may have been a lot easier than usual. Nevertheless, I share with you the top 5 things that helped me transition: 1. Getting my hair cut regularly.  Getting regular trims kept my transition feeling exciting as I knew I was getting closer to my goal with each chop. The less relaxed hair there was on my head, the less tangles I encountered - so regular cutting helped a lot with manageability The mug shots for hair:I've had quite a few hair cuts over the year...

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As of 7th February 2015, my hair is now keratin treated! My hairdresser uses the K Fusion Smoothing Treatment, which is formaldehyde-free. What is a keratin treatment? Hair is made up of a protein called keratin. Heat, harsh chemicals and daily manipulation breaks down the protein bonds in the hair, weakening the strand and making it prone to breakage. A keratin treatment works to infuse the protein back into the hair, temporarily filling in weak spots and working to condition, strengthen and smooth the strands. With this particular treatment, the results last 3-4 months and wash out over time. How to...

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