OneInAMillion
New Member
I might be in the minority here, but I believe that people can have the best of both worlds. I am natural and I wear my hair straight on most weekends. Mon-Thurs I cowash and Thrusday nights I wash/DC/flat iron. This has worked ok for me. Some weekends I skip straightening but my hair still seems healthy and is as thick as it has ever been. There are many other ladies here who are natural/transitioning and wear their hair straight as well. I think as long as you take good care of your hair in between time you should be ok. Make sure to moisturize, protect the ends and wear a heat protectant when you straighten.
No I completely agree that this can work. I'm planning on reaching my goal length and then transitioning to natural, straightening bi-weekly like I used to do when I was natural. My hair was better off then, and I just don't like the risk I take when texturizing. I'm waiting till I reach my goal length because it's easier for me to retain length by rollersetting in the meantime.