It Was Time to Cut My Transitioning Hair

When should I cut my transitioning hair has been one of the questions that has been lingering in my mind for quite some time. Here lately, I have been struggling with time-consuming detangling sessions during wash day thanks to multiple textures. With each wash day getting longer and longer, I knew it was time.

How Should I Cut My Transitioning Hair

After making the decision to get a haircut, the next decision was, how should I cut it. I really want a bob but I don’t want to lose the convenience of protective styling. The other part of me wanted to big chop to finish the transition. However, I was a little afraid that I would have regrets with either option. Therefore, I went middle of the road. My stylist cut my transitioning hair in layers and removed about 5 inches.

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Desire for Manageability

With this recent hair cut, I’m hoping I have gained wash day manageability. If not, I will return to the stylist and have a few more inches cut. By cutting gradually, this will help it to feel not so much like a big chop. Rather, it will feel more like a gradual cutting of my hair for manageability.

What’s weird about all of this is, I’ve had my hair super short before and loved it so I really shouldn’t be fearful about it. However, I’m in a phase where I love to pin my hair up and having short hair doesn’t allow that freedom. But as I said before, it’s all about manageability. I simply cannot be dedicating 5+ hours to wash day each and every time I wash my hair. Therefore, I’m willing to do what I have to do, including having my stylist cut my transitioning hair even more, to regain control on wash day.

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Flat Ironed Transitioning Hair

The below video is what my hair looked like the night of my salon visit.

Hair Cut Thoughts

The stylist suggested I cut my hair in layers as layers tend to look more natural so I went with it. I’ve never had my hair cut in layers so it’s too early to tell if I will hate it, like it or love it but for now, it works.

With my hair being layered, it gives an appearance of thinning along the hemline based on how I comb my hair. That, I don’t like. However, I won’t lose sleep over it since this haircut is only temporary while I transition.

My hair was at mid-back length for a very long time so I thought I would miss my hair after having it cut. In fact, it’s quite the opposite. I don’t miss it and I’m loving the new length.

Stylist Recommendation

The stylist pointed out that I have A LOT of relaxed hair remaining before I become fully natural. Therefore, she recommended I cut in phases to help with the adjustment. She also recommended I return no sooner than three months for a basic hair trim.

My last hair cut was almost two years ago. I refuse to go that long again so I will accept her recommendation to frequent a professional every three months to keep my ends healthy.

Stay Tuned!

In a future video and blog post, I will share transitioning hair tips and transitioning hair product recommendations to recreate this look from home. I have some tips for relaxed hair also! You know I couldn’t leave you hanging. Until then….

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