Hair Trauma: 8 Heat-Free Hairstyles For Natural Hair!!!

Q: DEAR HAIR TRAUMA, I’VE BEEN STRAIGHTENING OUT MY NON-RELAXED SHOULDER LENGTH HAIR FOR THE LAST 5 YEARS, AND NOW THAT NATURAL HAIR IS ‘IN’ I WANT TO TRY CURLY STYLES. I’VE TRIED LOOKING ON NATURAL SITES BUT GET OVERWHELMED, ARE THERE ANY BASIC STYLES YOU RECOMMEND?

A: With the recent popularity of natural hair styles and transitioning, you would think seeking a style that fits would be effectively filtered and way less overwhelming.

The information is endless, but for someone who has straightened their natural curl texture with thermal heat for the last 5 years, the one thing to remember is to continue to  stay relaxer free.

You will also need to give your hair a break from constant heat from time to time by implementing protective styles, styles that help prevent your hair from excessive heat damage.

Curly and kinky hair textures have various bonds in them that, when altered by chemicals or thermal heating, can cause irreversible damage (straight ends) and breakage.

Curly hair requires very different styling regimens and products than natural kinky hair or other natural textures.

Juicy has chosen 8 thermal free natural styles with step-by-step tutorials, that we’re confident you can achieve with ease:

Chanel Robinson is both a writer and licensed cosmetologist residing in Chicago, Illinois. Her time at VIBE magazine allowed her to develop a hunger and passion for hair, beauty, and fashion. Currently a retail professional at ULTA Beauty, Robinson brings her first hand knowledge of trends and products. Follow her @Chanel_Robinson.

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