So, you’ve decided to transition from relaxed to natural hair—congratulations! Whether you’re tired of relaxers, seeking healthier hair, or embracing your natural curls for the first time, transitioning is an exciting but delicate process.

One of the biggest challenges when growing out your natural hair is breakage. Since your relaxed and natural textures have different needs, improper care can lead to excessive shedding, thinning, and breakage. But don’t worry! With the right techniques and products, you can transition smoothly and retain length while growing out healthy natural hair.

In this article, we’ll walk you through how to transition without breakage using the Mara Cruiz Organics Afro-Textured & Natural Hair Range, a must-have for keeping your hair strong, moisturized, and manageable throughout your journey.

Step-by-Step Guide to Transitioning Without Breakage

Step 1: Maintain a Clean and Healthy Scalp

A healthy scalp is the foundation of strong, beautiful hair. When transitioning from relaxed to natural hair, product buildup, dryness, and itchiness can slow down hair growth and lead to breakage. Regular cleansing and scalp care will keep your hair follicles unclogged and healthy, allowing your natural hair to grow in strong and vibrant.

Wash your hair once a week or every two weeks with a sulfate-free moisturizing shampoo like the Mara Cruiz Moisturizing Shampoo to avoid dryness. For extra nourishment, massage your scalp with the Mara Cruiz Hair Stimulating Growth Oil to boost circulation and promote hair growth.

Step 2: Keep Your Hair Moisturized

Moisture is your best friend during transitioning! The demarcation line where your natural and relaxed hair meet is the weakest part of your hair, making it prone to breakage. Keeping your hair hydrated reduces dryness, brittleness, and shedding.

After shampooing, apply the Mara Cruiz Rinse-out Conditioner and let it sit for 2–3 minutes before rinsing with lukewarm water.

Step 3: Deep Condition Regularly for Stronger Hair

Since transitioning hair is prone to breakage, a regular deep conditioning routine will keep your strands moisturized, strong, and elastic. Deep Conditioner helps to nourish and strengthen fragile hair. It repairs dry, damaged strands whilst improving elasticity & preventing shedding.

Apply the deep conditioner, cover your hair with a plastic cap, and let it sit for 30 minutes before rinsing out.

Step 4: Use a Leave-In Conditioner to Reduce Tangles

Transitioning hair can be tricky to manage because of the two different textures. A good leave-in conditioner will help keep your hair soft, moisturized, and easy to style.

Leave-In Conditioner helps to hydrate and nourish transitioning hair. It softens the new growth and the relaxed ends and prevents tangles, knots, and breakage

Apply the leave-in on damp or dry hair and comb through gently using a wide-tooth comb.

Step 5: Protect Your Hair with Low-Manipulation Styles

Constant styling and manipulation can lead to excessive shedding and breakage. Protective styles help reduce stress on your hair while keeping it moisturized and healthy.

Best Protective Styles for Transitioning Hair:

✔ Braids (without too much tension!)
✔ Twists
✔ Buns & updos
✔ Weaves (with proper scalp care)

Step 6: Trim Regularly to Get Rid of Relaxed Ends

If you’re not doing a big chop, you’ll need to gradually trim the relaxed ends every 6–8 weeks. This prevents split ends from traveling up the hair shaft and causing breakage.

Trim small amounts at a time until you’re comfortable cutting off the relaxed hair completely.

Step 7: Massage Your Scalp for Hair Growth

A stimulated scalp leads to faster and healthier hair growth. Scalp massages increase blood flow, bringing essential nutrients to your hair follicles.

Using Hair Stimulating Growth Oil helps to encourage faster & healthier hair growth. These oils also nourish and soothe a dry scalp, and also prevent dandruff & itchiness.

Massage a few drops onto your scalp 3–4 times a week using circular motions.

Why Choose the Mara Cruiz Organics Afro-Textured & Natural Hair Range?

The Mara Cruiz Organics Afro-Textured & Natural Hair Range is designed specifically to meet the moisture and strengthening needs of transitioning hair.

The Complete Range Includes:

✔ Moisturizing Shampoo – Gently cleanses while keeping hair hydrated.
✔ Moisturizing Rinse-Out Conditioner – Softens and detangles for easier styling.
✔ 2in1 Leave-In Conditioner – Keeps hair moisturized and manageable.
✔ Hair Stimulating Growth Oil – Nourishes the scalp and promotes growth.
✔ Intense Moisture Deep Conditioner – Strengthens and hydrates to prevent breakage.

Point to Note

Transitioning from relaxed to natural hair is a journey that requires patience, care, and the right products. By following this guide and using the Mara Cruiz Afro-Textured & Natural Hair Range, you can make the process smooth, enjoyable, and breakage-free!

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