So although my transitioning hair blended flawlessly with kinky straight extensions without heat, the far along I go on my journey the thicker my new growth is and it doesn't blend as seamlessly. So I've had to find ways to blend my hair without using heat. I wouldn't say the blending is 100% seamless but it's good enough.
Method 1 - African Threading
Section your hair, wrap the thread around your hair. The closer you wrap, the more stretched your hair will be. I have worn this hair everyday for 2 weeks. The two pictures were taken a week apart.
Week 1: How my hair blends with the hair when it is freshly washed and air dried.
Week 2: How the hair looked later on in the second week. On that day I brushed the my hair with a paddle brush. It was a rainy, windy day so my own hair got a little poofy but even then it still blended quite well.
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Method 2 - Flat Twists
When I don't thread my hair. I do a flat twist on each side of my head and pin it back. This is my go-to hairstyle; easy, fast and great for rainy days when you know your hair will poof and frizz.
I take my clip ins out everyday. I've only slept in them once (during an overnight trip). If you're going to sleep in them I suggest you un-clip the clips closest to your edges to avoid tension while you sleep.
I'm in love with this hair. The older it gets the more natural it looks. It's low maintenance, minimal shedding and tangling.
No one has asked me if I am wearing a weave, they all think it's my hair. If you're transitioning or natural, and looking for a texture that is easy to blend with your hair, this is the texture for you.
Please note: All pictures were taken on casual days when I was on holiday from college. If I had a special occasion to attend, then I'll obviously style my hair more. Curl my clips ins, apply some edge control to my edges etc.
