Oprah’s hairstylist made her ‘do look picture-perfect for 25 years. Now, Andre Walker is dishing on embracing your natural hair texture, the upside to Keratin Treatments and transitioning from chemically processed hair to au natural hair.
From Brazilian to Japanese to keratin, there are a lot of in-salon relaxing and straightening options now, but some are controversial.Yes. It’s not that all of the ingredients are bad—for example, keratin is great at repairing damaged cuticles and is found in hair naturally. But in order for these treatments to work, formaldehyde coats the hair and is then set with a flatiron. It acts like a cast on a broken arm to keep the strands straight.
What is the best way to transition from chemically straightened to natural hair?A sodium hydroxide– or calcium hydroxide–based treatment is permanent, so it’s best to let hair grow four to six inches and then cut the straightened hair off; otherwise, it will eventually break. Using a moisturizing styling cream daily will keep new hair soft and manageable while preventing new damage. Brazilian and keratin smoothers, however, are temporary; the effects will wear off in three or four months, so it’s a good option during the transition phase.
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