From Short to Shoulder-length in Different Stages (2)
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Stage Three:
Stage three maintains a similar style, but with a slight shift in the hair parting, providing a subtle change as the transition continues. As the hair lengthens, the weight line moves lower on the head, and the layering at the ends becomes less pronounced.
At this stage, the hair can be styled to enhance the curl by using diffuse-drying and scrunching techniques. Alternatively, a large wide-tined brush can be used to minimize the curls and create waves while drying the hair. The choice between these styling options is purely a matter of personal preference. The time between stages two and three should be around three to five months, depending on individual hair growth rate.
In stage four of the style progression, the hair reaches shoulder length, and the ends are gently layered to soften them and reduce unwanted bulk. This helps prevent the common issue of "pyramid head" often seen in long curly hairstyles. The hair can be thinned as necessary to further reduce bulk while ensuring the curls maintain their definition.
Styling involves diffused blow-drying, scrunching, and finger-styling according to personal preference. This represents the final "intermediate stage" in the transitioning process and can be maintained for as long as desired to allow the hair to reach the desired length. As shown here, stage four should be achievable within an additional six to eight months after reaching stage three.
Destination Style:
Our desired style is a shoulder-length curly style with blunt ends and light box layering, or potentially thinned layers to minimize bulk on the sides of the head. The hair is best styled by diffused blow-drying and finger-styling until the curls are arranged as desired. To maintain the finished style throughout the day, a light leave-in spray conditioner can be used as needed to combat frizz or unruliness in the curls.
Depending on the desired length at the end of the transitioning period, it should be possible to achieve the destination style within three to five months after stage four.
It's always a good idea to do some planning and preparation before finalizing decisions on hairstyles. As demonstrated here, the progression from the super short original style to the destination style can be achieved within a timeframe of twenty-one to twenty-four months. While two years may initially seem like a long wait to achieve the desired results, breaking the transition down into stages makes the time required feel more manageable, as there are "new styles" to anticipate along the way.
Additionally, this technique can also be suitable for transitioning from colored or lightened hair to natural hair coloring. Since long-term hair coloring often leads to hair that is stressed and damaged, sometimes a "fresh start" is needed. By planning the changes you want to make to your hair in advance, the prospect of cutting off the damaged and colored hair can become less intimidating.
You can temporarily use demi-permanent hair color to help mask the new hair growth as needed until you have enough new length to support the preferred short starting style. From there, you can select stages that align with your preferences and plan the desired looks until you achieve your goal length. With careful planning and proper execution, you can once again have a head full of natural-colored, healthy hair.
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