Transitioning : This means that you took time to grow out your relaxer and gradually got rid of the ends in increments instead off all at once, which would be considered a "Big Chop".
Transitioning Hair
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Pros
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CONS
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You can
ease into being natural
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Two different hair textures means It’ll take more effort to achieve
some natural hair styles
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you can
still many of the same styles naturals wear
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Breakage because of the two different textures makes hair look unhealthy
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you can
maintain more length while going natural
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More products and more trouble finding them because of the fact that
what might work for your natural hair might not work for your relaxed hair.
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BIG chop : Simply means you took a brave leap of faith and got rid of all your relaxed hair at one time usually when you barely have any new growth.
BIG CHOP
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Pros
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CONS
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Cutting
your hair off is refreshing, and it really sets you in the frame of mind that
you are making a change
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The shock of having short hair can be challenging for some people,
especially those that have not had short hair before.
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Starting
from a short haircut gives you time to get to know your hair before there is
so much of it. This is a good time to do trial and error to see what works
for you and what doesn’t. You may change products as your hair gets longer,
but it gives you a place to start.
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You may experience more backlash from people in your life because it
is a sudden change.
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You get to
start fresh with healthy hair.
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Your patience will be tested !
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I did both , due to the fact that when i started my natural hair journey I didn't bother to educate myself i ended up having to start over my second time i did a bog chop and I can honestly say i preferred the Big chop it took a little getting used to but it gave me a new sense of confidence! That being said whichever one you choose spend the time to detail your regime and give your hair the attention it will need !
Naturally Yours
~Lannie
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