When you transition, point where two textures meet is known as "line of demarcation". This is weakest point. The curly/coily hair meets relaxed or straight hair. At this point structure of hair is completely different due to two different textures. This is point where hair is susceptible to breakage.

While transitioning, if you are conditioning your hair, comb hair carefully with wide tooth comb while conditioner is still in hair. Leave conditioner in hair for 10 minutes and then rinse out. A great after wash and conditioner is Infusium Leave-In Conditioner. Add to hair after washing and conditioning with creamy conditioner. Infusium Leave-In Conditioner is a great product to use after every wash because it rids hair of tangles.

Try to consult with a professional stylist to help you through your transitioning period. A visit to stylist for a professional deep conditioning will also be very beneficial and helpful during transition period. It’s best to go to a stylist that embraces natural hair. The last thing you need is a stylist who makes you feel like you’ve lost your mind because you’ve decided to go natural route. You need to surround yourself with people who support your decision. It’s amazing how many stylists frown upon natural hair.

Your stylist will also be able to recommend best products and methods to use for your hair. Another key point to having good hair (whether transitioning or not), is a healthy diet. So, get healthy! Try to eat right so that your hair will grow quickly and grow thick and healthy. Green leafy vegetables like spinach and broccoli are great at growing long healthy locks.

Transitioning Tip: Try to avoid slicking your hair back because tension may cause breakage. Your hair is more susceptible to breakage because of two different textures.

Risk Factors with Hormone Therapy Dr. Thiboutot counsels, "As with any therapy, there are risks and rewards. The risks of hormonal therapy require regular breast and pelvic exams to guard against increased risk of certain types of cancers. It is vitally important that dermatologists work with patient's gynecologist to determine most appropriate treatment and follow-up especially in women over age of 40 or those who might be smokers,"

Polycystic Ovary Disease Acne may also be an indicator of polycystic ovary disease, a hormonal imbalanced characterized by irregular menstruation, obesity, infertility, acne and hair growth on face, chest, and back (hirsutism). Like acne, polycystic ovary disease is caused by an imbalance in androgen hormones. Dermatologists should work closely with young patient's gynecologist to reduce risks of infertility, cardiovascular disease and insulin-resistant diabetes. Identifying polycystic ovary disease is an important contribution to long-term health of these young patients, not to mention adults as well. Dr. Thiboutot concludes that, "Hormonal therapy is a good treatment for many teenage and adult women," and. "It is used less often than it could be because there are so many options to choose from. The patient should realize it is a good adjunct therapy." However, I strongly disagree with Dr. Thiboutot, hormones are immensely complex. Use of hormone therapy is riddled with enigmas. There are several well-written books available to help you can control of your hormones and acne condition without encountering risks of hormone therapy. I’m listed some of my favorites below:

Reading Recommendations: Androgen Disorders in Women: The Most Neglected Hormone Problem by Theresa Cheung Hormone Deception: How Everyday Foods and Products Are Disrupting Your Hormones--and How to Protect Yourself and Your Family by D. Lindsey Berkson PCOS: The Hidden Epidemic by Samuel S. Thatcher M.D. Ph.D. It's My Ovaries, Stupid! by Elizabeth Lee Vliet Hormonal Chaos: The Scientific and Social Origins of Environmental Endocrine Hypothesis by Sheldon Krimsky