Chemically straight to curly?

> I am an African-American woman who has chemically> relaxed hair. It has been this way for 8 years> now, but I really do not want it straight anymore.> I have considered a curly perm or a texturizer,> but I do not want to cut my hair or anything(which> is halfway down my back). Is there any way to> make this transition without cutting or damaging> my hair?> Thanks,> NicoleNicole, Its not usually a good idea to put many chemicals on relaxed hair. Have you considered having crochets put in? That is where they put your natural hair in cornrows and then sew in extensions? It may give you a chance to get a curly look until your relaxer grows out enough to do a different look.