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Honey Bee said:
bign__17, I used to use Precise too. In fact, I've only ever used two companies, Precise and Vitale. I currently use Vitale Olive Oil and something, no lye. I add Aphogee 2 min, less than an ounce, to slow it down. hth!
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Thanks honeybee so appreciate the response. Based on my last results I knew it was time for a change. I was in the hair supply store yesterday looking around and decided to pick up the design essential sensitive scalp relaxer, I was always curious about that line thanks to sunnieb for the recommendation. I am going to relax in about a week or so, and I will see how it goes.

Thanks so much for your responses!
 
sckri23 and lovely_locks looks like we are a trio! I plan to buy Darcys transitioning creme to help moisturize my NG next month and also Silk Dreams avocado pudding. Those products come highly recommended from long term relaxer stretchers. I already cowash 1-2x week and DC 2x week and I know it helps manage my NG.
 
Officially 8 weeks post today! Won't be relaxing for another 4 weeks. Not much shedding going on right now so I feel confident I'll make it
 
nickpoopie said:
@pelohello @Loving
I touched up Saturday morning and thankfully no burns and limited shedding. I plan to stretch 12 weeks before another relaxer. I've got pictures of my roller set but I'm not quite sure how to attach here. Maybe someone can help me out.
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Very nice. I wish I could rollerset. That will be my next goal. Attached are my relaxer result
 

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I would like a buddy tooooooo!!!!

How many weeks post are you right now? 11 weeks post (12 weeks on Friday). Last relaxed on 10/20/12.

How long are you stretching? 12 Weeks (last time stretched for 10 weeks). I'll be relaxing this Friday 1/11/12 or Saturday and then aim for longer stretches if I find it beneficial to go that long. I last DC'd & washed on Friday & I had no breakage or shedding at 11 weeks so I know that I can go past that time frame.
Any other info? Last time I used Elasta QP but can't remember if it was Lye or No-Lye. I liked the fact that it didn't burn AT ALL but about one week after my hair & scalp got really dry. I considered texlaxing for the first time but I may wait until my hair is long enough to pony or bun before attempting texlaxing.
 
londonfog said:
I would like a buddy tooooooo!!!!

How many weeks post are you right now? 11 weeks post (12 weeks on Friday). Last relaxed on 10/20/12.

How long are you stretching? 12 Weeks (last time stretched for 10 weeks). I'll be relaxing this Friday 1/11/12 or Saturday and then aim for longer stretches if I find it beneficial to go that long. I last DC'd & washed on Friday & I had no breakage or shedding at 11 weeks so I know that I can go past that time frame.
Any other info? Last time I used Elasta QP but can't remember if it was Lye or No-Lye. I liked the fact that it didn't burn AT ALL but about one week after my hair & scalp got really dry. I considered texlaxing for the first time but I may wait until my hair is long enough to pony or bun before attempting texlaxing.
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Hey! If you're planning to relax in April, sckri23, and lovely_locks as well as myself are all relaxing around that time! :-)
 
Hairroots said:
GrowAHead. Hey buddy. How's it growing? ;). I've been bunning for the last few weeks. I think I'll try a braidout this weekend after I DC. I'll be 19 weeks tomorrow so I'm not sure how my new growth will react. We'll see. What are you doing to your hair on wash day?
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LOL @ how's it growing! It's going well - I washed and DC'd then rolled on big rollers to stretch out the new growth! didnt' see breakage or shedding (above the norm). any special conditioners or tricks over there? I'm on week 13 and week 20 seems sooo far away! :spinning:
 
Cattypus1 how are you doing?? These last few weeks prior to relaxing is a trip! I start to get all kinds of issues which could very well be all in my head. I'm getting antsy and even though I rollerset my hair, I put it up today to help retain length and to stop looking at it. When my hair is down and curly I just want to touch it all day, lol!

Are you a self-relaxer? Do you use a heavy protein treatment prior to? If so, that should be interesting, right??

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Is everybody buddied up? Post again if somebody didn't pick you up! ;)

Nix08 baddison Hey buds!

I'm still enjoying having zero newgrowth! Worked up a big sweat during my workout tonight and my edges are still laid in the shade! :lol:

I know I'll have to get creative around late February, but I'm whippin' my hurr while I cook!

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KiWiStyle said:
Cattypus1 how are you doing?? These last few weeks prior to relaxing is a trip! I start to get all kinds of issues which could very well be all in my head. I'm getting antsy and even though I rollerset my hair, I put it up today to help retain length and to stop looking at it. When my hair is down and curly I just want to touch it all day, lol!

Are you a self-relaxer? Do you use a heavy protein treatment prior to? If so, that should be interesting, right??

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I am a SR from way back...I know what you mean about wanting to touch it all day...I love the way it feels and I can't keep my hands out of it! I think the issues are in your head, girl. If you still want to touch it you're doing great. I'm getting antsy too, 13 days to the 6 month mark! I can't decide on the protein treatment...I did one this weekend with Nexxus. Are you a SR, Too? Do you relax or Texlax? What's your process?
 
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sunnieb I'm a typical woman, wanting it all....I love feeling my scalp BUT I miss playing in my NG:perplexed: I've been so free with my easy to manage hair that to be honest it's been looking a bit messy:look: No ng so I'm not strong arming it into place, I've been using butterfly clips. How have you been styling?
 
Nix08 - I know! I'm tired of my flexi-8's and good day hair pins slipping out of my hair! With a good layer of ng, I can put anything in my hair and it doesn't move! :afropick:
 
Nix08 - when's the last time you used protein? I think I may need an emergency treatment. :look:

When I was moisturizing tonight, I examined one of my shed hairs and it was SPLIT! :(

I haven't seen a split end in years! I got out my lighted mirror and checked my ends and didn't notice anymore, but now I'm on high alert.

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lamaria211 said:
Officially 8 weeks post today! Won't be relaxing for another 4 weeks. Not much shedding going on right now so I feel confident I'll make it
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lamaria211

hey! i will be 8 weeks this saturday. i will be relaxing in 4 weeks too if my hair can make it.
i don't have a lot of shedding and i try to keep breakage to bare minimum. i plan on using a no-lye relaxer. CON argan relaxer, did the job, but i want to see what else is out there. i used my Mizani night time treatment yesterday just because. i use CON argan leave-in to moisturize and Cantu leave-in (jar) too.

i think i will do another protein treatment next week. i did one last week. i don't think i will be cowashing anymore. i know that really doesn't do it for me anyway. shampooing helps me out and allows conditioner to penetrate better. i don't get a coated feeling.

i am trying to focus more on moisturizing my new growth.

i know once i have the baby, hair won't really be on my mind. i will be recovering. i am trying to figure out what type of protective style will get my through my c-section and recovery. i thought about just getting my hair cornrowed with some extensions, but last time i did that, i looked like one of the cast members from Set It Off.

i am thinking of yarn braids. i wonder if they are drying?
 
CafedeBelleza said:
crlsweetie912

What's your regi?

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CafedeBelleza
Well I wash weekly with CON moisturizing shampoo. Lately I have been doing an overnight prepoo with Claudies Mumuru butter and BB's growth oil.
Then I dc, either with CON Argan treatment, Matrix hydrating balm or Motions Moisture Plus (tub)
I use Lacio Lacio as my leave in
Then I wet bun, rollerset, airdry and flatiron then wrap, or airdry and curl with a curling iron....
I want to get braids or twists so bad but they are so expensive here. To give my hair a rest.
Right now I am about 3 inches from BSL but my sides are playing catch up with the back so I have a v.
 
sunnieb said:
@Nix08 - when's the last time you used protein? I think I may need an emergency treatment. :look:

When I was moisturizing tonight, I examined one of my shed hairs and it was SPLIT! :(

I haven't seen a split end in years! I got out my lighted mirror and checked my ends and didn't notice anymore, but now I'm on high alert.

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Get on that protein girl:yep: I protein often because I cowash so often (and the tea's I use are sooo moisturizing).
 
Hey ladies!

I know a lot of people like to use ApHogee 2 Minute Reconstructor for their Mid-Protein step before neutralizing ...

Has anyone ever used Ultra Sheen Duo Tex Protein Conditioner (contains Collagen Protein) or
Jheri Redding Natural Protein Conditioner (contains Soy Protein) for this step?

btw: I asked the same question in the Texlax Support thread just in case...:look:
 
Ms. Tiki, I'm delaying my TU by one week. Life just got way too busy and I can't get to the salon this week. Maybe next week....if my hair is doing good, I'll keep delaying it by a week until I simply can't take it.

Rozlewis, I know you and I traded TU details. Are you still holding out to closer to your bday? Forgive me if you've shared this upthread but I haven't been logging on as regularly so I'm behind the power curve.
 
Cattypus1 said:
I am a SR from way back...I know what you mean about wanting to touch it all day...I love the way it feels and I can't keep my hands out of it! I think the issues are in your head, girl. If you still want to touch it you're doing great. I'm getting antsy too, 13 days to the 6 month mark! I can't decide on the protein treatment...I did one this weekend with Nexxus. Are you a SR, Too? Do you relax or Texlax? What's your process?
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Cattypus1, no I go to the salon for my relaxers. I've been contemplating being a SR but I'm just too scared, I have fine low density hair and cannot afford to screw it up. It took some time before I convinced myself to do the Aphogee 2 step and rollersets, so maybe later this year or the next I'll venture to SR. I relax with a little texture but certainly not enough to be considered texlaxed.

I usually get my heavy protein treatment in 5 days prior to relaxer day. My stylist wholeheartedly believes in doing the MOISTURIZING mid-relaxer step but I want her to start doing the protein mid-relaxer step. I can't for the life of me figure out how to convince her that protein is better without offending her. She does everything else just fine though I did have to ask her to turn the flat iron temperature down from 400+ to 300 degrees. Any suggestions on how to approach her with this?

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I didn't get a buddy but I would like to ask for opinions.

I like my stylist, but since I have been on my HHJ (July 2012) there are some things that I do not like now:

1. combing my wet hair with a rattail comb.
2. putting relaxer on my edges early in the process
3. scrubbing my hair instead of shampooing (I know that she is trying to assure that all of the relaxer is out, but really?)
4. no conditioning, of any kind, before or after neutralizing
5. setting lotion, I hate setting lotion- my hair does fine with just my leave-in/seal and water for a roller set.
6. COMBING THE RELAXER THROUGH MY NEW GROWTH

Are these reasons worth me becoming a self relaxer? (I have been researching and practicing techniques and timing when I do my pre poo)

Or should I have a talk with her? (I've tried this with another stylist. It did not go over very well. I am quite sensitive with these types of things and I swore not to do that again.)
 
KiWiStyle said:
Cattypus1, no I go to the salon for my relaxers. I've been contemplating being a SR but I'm just too scared, I have fine low density hair and cannot afford to screw it up. It took some time before I convinced myself to do the Aphogee 2 step and rollersets, so maybe later this year or the next I'll venture to SR. I relax with a little texture but certainly not enough to be considered texlaxed.

I usually get my heavy protein treatment in 5 days prior to relaxer day. My stylist wholeheartedly believes in doing the MOISTURIZING mid-relaxer step but I want her to start doing the protein mid-relaxer step. I can't for the life of me figure out how to convince her that protein is better without offending her. She does everything else just fine though I did have to ask her to turn the flat iron temperature down from 400+ to 300 degrees. Any suggestions on how to approach her with this?

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Are you sure it's really "moisturizing"? Maybe it's really protein in disguise. Do you know what it is she uses, perhaps you could get a list of ingredients to compare. I know I used the Optimum step 3, I think because it came after step 2 for years without the first clue as to why. It wasn't until I discovered LHCF that I even had a clue. I'd be willing to bet that there's some protein involved since your hair has been doing well with her. What kind of relaxer does she use?
 
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