Why make a hair transition? Switching from using "conventional," chemical products to natural products isn't a straightforward process. The same goes for stopping using heated styling tools. Ultimately, it's a relatively long period during which the hair and scalp are detoxified and purified of all the chemicals they've used for years. Silicones, parabens, sulfates, perfumes, dyes, texturizing agents, preservatives... all these ingredients take time to be eliminated from the surface of our hair, and it also takes time for our hair to adapt to new natural products. This is a step you have to take if you want to go green. It's recommended to make a hair transition if you want to rediscover the "true" nature of your hair. Curls, frizz, shine, length, color, thickness... the reasons are once again multiple. If you want to regain healthier, more vibrant hair, switching to natural is highly recommended! However, it requires a little patience to see the desired results. But don't worry, we'll show you how to achieve this. Step 1 of your hair transition: cut and define your new healthy routine Take a look at your hair and try to analyze its condition and what it has been through. If it is very damaged and/or split ends, it would be better to cut it. Indeed, it is very difficult to regain healthy and strong hair if it is, for example, bleached, straightened, burned by heat and/or brittle. Cutting the ends is therefore highly recommended. Then equip yourself with all the natural and healthy products you will need for your new routine: shampoo, conditioner, mask/treatment and styling products (aloe vera gel, vegetable oils, active ingredients, essential oils... it all depends on the needs of your hair and therefore its nature). 2nd step of your hair transition: clarification It's necessary to rid the hair fiber of all the chemicals that have accumulated over time. It's like a kind of makeup remover that removes silicones and other chemicals that are still present in the hair despite shampooing. For that : Make clay masks (green, white or red , depending on your hair type) all over your scalp and the lengths and ends. Mix a little clay with water to form a paste. Wet your hair beforehand, without washing it, and distribute the clay paste. Leave on for 15 to 30 minutes without letting the paste dry, otherwise it may dehydrate your hair. Then wash with your shampoo. Make a mask with the Hair Care , detangle with the Detangling Conditioner and proceed with your usual styling routine. You can also make the Detoxifying Hair Treatment recipe with Hair Treatment , Jojoba Oil and Moroccan Rhassoul to get rid of impurities and restore shine to your hair. This mask should be done several times a month to restore your hair's natural shine. Vinegar rinsing is also recommended to facilitate detangling and add shine. This clarification can be done every 2/3 shampoos for about 2 weeks. Remember to always moisturize and nourish the lengths when styling with products adapted to your type and nature (straight, curly, frizzy, dry or oily). The Hair Care base is ideal for nourishing and moisturizing all hair types. Find out HERE how to customize the Hair Care base according to your needs. Also, space out your shampoos to avoid drying out your hair and stimulate sebum production. Between washes, you can use powders likerice powder as a dry shampoo to degrease the roots. 3rd step of your hair transition: protective hairstyles First of all, we forget the use of heated tools to style the hair: straighteners, curling irons, etc. To keep the hair in good condition and protect it, create protective hairstyles: braids, buns, ponytails, vanillas, turbans... there are some for all tastes and hair types. It is necessary to protect your hair with these protective hairstyles during the night to avoid knots and especially on vacation, at the beach, at the pool or simply in the sun to protect it from external aggressions. Learn to appreciate the true nature of your hair by highlighting it: better definition of curls, vegetable oils to sheathe frizz, etc. 4th step of your hair transition: stimulate growth and good health Remember that hair grows from the scalp, and a healthy, varied diet is essential for healthy hair. Also, remember to stay hydrated. Scalp massages with or without natural products (vegetable oils, essential oils, plant powders, etc.) can also stimulate hair growth and help the scalp to oxygenate better. Stimulate your growth at the scalp level but continue to moisturize and care for (nourish) the lengths and ends without drying them out. Hydration always comes before nutrition. You can also take a Pousse & Santé Capsules treatment 5th step of your hair transition: we continue the efforts! The hair transition can be a bit of a long process, but it's worth it! Your hair will feel better for it, and you'll be able to better showcase its true nature! You'll regain length, thickness, and shine! The products you need for your new healthy hair routine - Nourishing hair care : Nourishing Hair Care will be your all-rounder: as a mask, conditioner, or leave-in treatment. Neutral or personalized, it is suitable for all hair types. - Clay (green, white or red) : As a mask it will detoxify your scalp - Gentle shampoo : use daily, this shampoo will gently wash your hair - Detangling balm : to detangle your hair daily without suffering, even the frizziest hair - Aloe vera gel : to moisturize hair, use alone on the lengths, in the bath or as a styling product for wavy or curly hair. - Vegetable oil (of your choice depending on the nature of your hair and your needs) - Take a course of Pousse & Santé food supplements - Herbal powders like Amla, Kapoor Kachri, Ashwagandha, Ritha, Brahmi, Bhringraj etc to stimulate growth, strengthen and/or fight dandruff Indeed, a large part of shampoos, conditioners and hair masks are composed of a multitude of ingredients, often very unnatural. Originally created using petrochemicals, these so-called "conventional" ingredients are often controversial. Also, to manufacture them, these chemical ingredients are very water-intensive, heat-intensive and highly polluting. The same is obviously true for coloring, straightening or perming products. In short, many disadvantages accompany these products. We also talk about hair transition when we want to stop using straighteners, curling irons and other heated brushes, tools that allow us to change the shape of our hair using heat. More and more people are deciding to turn to natural products, and this, for multiple reasons: hair health, hair beauty, eco-responsibility, discovery of new, more effective alternatives to meet needs and other issues, everyone finds something for them! Steps to follow:
