2013 Relaxed Hair Buddy Thread

[Babygrowth]

I used motions CPR for protein and coconut milk with Naturelle Grow's Aloe and Avocado as a deep condition afterwards. My hair feels fine now that it is dry. I do think that I'm going to relax this weekend (8w2d). Experiencing demarcation breakage and since this is my first stretch I probably should take it stretch by stretch. I'll aim for 10 weeks next stretch.

Yeah the aloe and avocado is also considered light protein so you doubled up on protein! Breakage?! stretching is hard and is not for everyone but you will get there eventually. I freaked out one time because I was 18weeks post and did a protein treatment, ended up with protein overload and lots of breakage. But 2 weeks later and lots of moisture later I was able to stretch to 22 weeks. But my max is 18-20 and my minimum is 16...

 

[Kim0105]

Yeah the aloe and avocado is also considered light protein so you doubled up on protein! Breakage?! stretching is hard and is not for everyone but you will get there eventually. I freaked out one time because I was 18weeks post and did a protein treatment, ended up with protein overload and lots of breakage. But 2 weeks later and lots of moisture later I was able to stretch to 22 weeks. But my max is 18-20 and my minimum is 16...

Wow, didn't know that. Thanks so much. I had just enough for a deep condition and thought I would use it up. I will go ahead and dc with a moisturizing conditioner and see how I fare and decide from there.

 

[Babygrowth]

Wow, didn't know that. Thanks so much. I had just enough for a deep condition and thought I would use it up. I will go ahead and dc with a moisturizing conditioner and see how I fare and decide from there.

You're welcome darling! Let me know how your hair feels when you finish!

 

[Mande30]

@Mande30
How can I make a long story short? I had a major setback in Oct 2011 I asked my stylist for a trim and got a serious haircut. I went from 2 inches from APL to Nape length in the back and EL on the sides!!! (check out my album) It has been 13months since that horrific cut and I am SL, but my hair had thinned out very badly (you could see through it). The 2 inches that I want to cut are the remaining see through ends. Once the thickest part get to SL (in about 2 to 3 more months) I should not have any more see through hair. Now they just appear thinner than the rest of my hair and it doesn't look bad, but it is hard to rollerset with part of it thinner than the rest. I do agree that most people that protect their ends only need to trim once or twice a year. After my cut, I didn't trim my hair for 9 months. I went to another salon to a stylist that I trust and she said I didn't need a trim unless I just wanted to get one, but told me to keep an eye on my ends. Once I remove the last of the thinner hair I will only trim twice a year. Most stylist give regular trims to maintain a style. Before my setback I had a really nice haircut that I liked and I wore my hair a few inches away from APL and I liked it! I got a trim every other month to maintain my style.

@klsjackson
I am so sorry. That sounds horrible. I just don't understand asking for a trim and getting a major haircut. That makes me so angry. I once heard that stylists learn how to cut and the only way to get better is to practice. And who are they practicing on, us. No wonder they seem to get so giddy when you say that you want a trim. Never again. And furthermore, from reading books, heavy research and being on this sight, I know more about hair care than some of them do. They do nothing as it pertains to continuing education. And people are always saying "I leave that to the professionals". Well, the "professionals" are jacking your hair up. I will be my own professional.

 

[Kim0105]

You're welcome darling! Let me know how your hair feels when you finish!

Ok, so I deep conditioned with Vanilla Silk overnight. Today I rinsed that out then cleansed with Naturelle Grow Herbal cleanser mixed with my oil blend. I then applied Aubrey Organics White Cameilla, let that sit for a while, rinsed and did a final rinse with ACV. My hair feels great. I tshirt dried, applied hair trigger to scalp, moisturized and sealed. Hair is in a bun until Sunday when I'll cowash. I will definitely hold off on the relaxer.

 

[Babygrowth]

Ok, so I deep conditioned with Vanilla Silk overnight. Today I rinsed that out then cleansed with Naturelle Grow Herbal cleanser mixed with my oil blend. I then applied Aubrey Organics White Cameilla, let that sit for a while, rinsed and did a final rinse with ACV. My hair feels great. I tshirt dried, applied hair trigger to scalp, moisturized and sealed. Hair is in a bun until Sunday when I'll cowash. I will definitely hold off on the relaxer.

This sounds delicious! Let me find out you're a pj on the low! Lol! But I'm glad she's feeling better. I'm going to try to keep my buddies focused. April is right around the corner! We can do this!

 

[Kim0105]

Wow, didn't know that. Thanks so much. I had just enough for a deep condition and thought I would use it up. I will go ahead and dc with a moisturizing conditioner and see how I fare and decide from there.

This sounds delicious! Let me find out you're a pj on the low! Lol! But I'm glad she's feeling better. I'm going to try to keep my buddies focused. April is right around the corner! We can do this!

PJ on the low! This is funny. I could be but I'm trying to stick with Silk Dreams, Naturelle Grow and Aubrey Organics. Got a couple things that don't fall in these lines but not much.

 

[Babygrowth]

PJ on the low! This is funny. I could be but I'm trying to stick with Silk Dreams, Naturelle Grow and Aubrey Organics. Got a couple things that don't fall in these lines but not much.

Lol. Those are my faves too! I'm going to try Aubrey soon...

 

[Altruisticoam]

You know some people DC on dry hair prior to washing. Doing this eliminates that second trip in the shower.

I buy my Joico products from Ulta, I've found it at Marshall's too.

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So I just purchased the joico moisture balm from ulta. It was a little pricier than I'm use too but I had a coupon and bonus points so I only paid 8 bucks.

How long to you leave this product on when deep conditioning?

How often do you use this product?

How long does the tube usually last? I'm hoping it will last at least 3-6 months using once a week.

 

[KiWiStyle]

So I just purchased the joico moisture balm from ulta. It was a little pricier than I'm use too but I had a coupon and bonus points so I only paid 8 bucks.

How long to you leave this product on when deep conditioning?

How often do you use this product?

How long does the tube usually last? I'm hoping it will last at least 3-6 months using once a week.

Yes, I love getting those pricey items for less!!

The instruction says to leave in for 5 minutes but I steam DC for about 45 minutes.

I steam DC once a week.

The tube lasts me only a few months (i never pay attention) because I'm heavy handed and like to make sure it touches every strand ;-). I do a DC mix with the Joico MRB, Roux Porosity Control and my ceramide oil mix. If you need your tube to last longer, try using it every other week OR third WEEK OR once a month.

I hope it works for you.

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[Altruisticoam]

Yes, I love getting those pricey items for less!!

The instruction says to leave in for 5 minutes but I steam DC for about 45 minutes.

I steam DC once a week.

The tube lasts me only a few months (i never pay attention) because I'm heavy handed and like to make sure it touches every strand ;-). I do a DC mix with the Joico MRB, Roux Porosity Control and my ceramide oil mix. If you need your tube to last longer, try using it every other week OR third WEEK OR once a month.

I hope it works for you.

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Can't wait to try it next week

 

[Altruisticoam]

Under the dryer now. Trying out the joico moisture recovery balm and the homemade stream method. Can't wait to see the results

 

[yoli184]

@yoli184 how long have you been taking Hairfinity?? That's great your setting time is improving, I can't wait to get my time to at least 30 minutes. I will be CW in the morning and doing a Rollerset because DH have an event to attend. I want my tresses out, lol!

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Have been using hairfinity for about a year. I used it last year for about 3-4 months from Jan to April,stopped and started again around September. I ordered a six month supply and finished my last bottle tonight. Dont get me wrong..its a good vitamin. I did get an inch of growth per month at times, but its not consistent. I've used maxi-hair before and remembered getting great results. I guess I just jumped on the HF-bandwagon. I will now stick with what works.....and is affordable . All this back and forth is pointless.

 

[KiWiStyle]

Under the dryer now. Trying out the joico moisture recovery balm and the homemade stream method. Can't wait to see the results

Altruisticoam how did you like the Joico MRB??

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[KiWiStyle]

Have been using hairfinity for about a year. I used it last year for about 3-4 months from Jan to April,stopped and started again around September. I ordered a six month supply and finished my last bottle tonight. Dont get me wrong..its a good vitamin. I did get an inch of growth per month at times, but its not consistent. I've used maxi-hair before and remembered getting great results. I guess I just jumped on the HF-bandwagon. I will now stick with what works.....and is affordable . All this back and forth is pointless.

I tried Hairfinity at the very beginning of my hhj and didn't notice anything note worthy however, I was still learning the 5 W's of my hair.

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[Altruisticoam]

Altruisticoam how did you like the Joico MRB??

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I really liked it. It smells amazing and made my hair super soft and more manageable.

 

[KiWiStyle]

I really liked it. It smells amazing and made my hair super soft and more manageable.

YAY! I'm glad your money was well spent!

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[klsjackson]

hnntrr mschristine Mande30

Hi buddies!! Plan on self relaxing today. I can't take it any longer and I'm starting to experience breakage. Today marks week 10 for me. I feel really good about my stretch. I had a few setbacks with protein overload and porosity issues during this stretch, but I think I have a better understanding of my hair now and will be able to do 12weeks for the next go around. I will relax with ORS Lye in Normal and use Affirm Fiberguard products for the rest of the relaxer).

 

[hnntrr]

hnntrr mschristine Mande30

Hi buddies!! Plan on self relaxing today. I can't take it any longer and I'm starting to experience breakage. Today marks week 10 for me. I feel really good about my stretch. I had a few setbacks with protein overload and porosity issues during this stretch, but I think I have a better understanding of my hair now and will be able to do 12weeks for the next go around. I will relax with ORS Lye in Normal and use Affirm Fiberguard products for the rest of the relaxer).

Post pics of your touch up! Excited to see your new growth Awesome job

 

[Cherry89]

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Hello, ladies. I've been mia for a while. school, kids and work is kicking my butt right now.. lol. I'm still bunning 90% of the time. I believe ive grown an 1 inch or so, since my last relaxer on Dec, 22nd. I'll post update pics later since I've been gone for a while. Im maintaing my new growth by daily co-washes and aloe vera gel/glycerin mix, I also apply JBCO to my scalp and ends. Im glad we are still hangin in there, only 7-8 weeks to go!!

 

[Mande30]

@hnntrr @mschristine @Mande30

Hi buddies!! Plan on self relaxing today. I can't take it any longer and I'm starting to experience breakage. Today marks week 10 for me. I feel really good about my stretch. I had a few setbacks with protein overload and porosity issues during this stretch, but I think I have a better understanding of my hair now and will be able to do 12weeks for the next go around. I will relax with ORS Lye in Normal and use Affirm Fiberguard products for the rest of the relaxer).

klsjackson
I'm right with you. I will be getting my relaxer on Friday. 12 weeks is my limit. I was going to try for a little longer, but I quickly changed my mind.

 

[mschristine]

klsjackson hnntrr Mande30 I think I might relax on Sunday at 11 weeks..my roots are out of control and I can't tame them at all...I'm going to try the new optimum care relaxer with alma oil in it

 

[Cattypus1]

xu93texas KiWiStyle shortdub78 yoli184 Altruisticoam

Hey, Ladies. I just wanted to share...I broke down and ordered some Wen. Decided to try the Summer Mango...I love, love,love this stuff. I need stock in this company! Anyway, I did my "midweek" co-wash and continued with my tea-rinse/DC, ala Kiwi and I had the least about of hair lost or shed during the cleanse/condition/combout/Twistout process. I really think its the tea!

 

[KiWiStyle]

xu93texas KiWiStyle shortdub78 yoli184 Altruisticoam

Hey, Ladies. I just wanted to share...I broke down and ordered some Wen. Decided to try the Summer Mango...I love, love,love this stuff. I need stock in this company! Anyway, I did my "midweek" co-wash and continued with my tea-rinse/DC, ala Kiwi and I had the least about of hair lost or shed during the cleanse/condition/combout/Twistout process. I really think its the tea!

Hi ladies,

Well a lady has to do what a lady has to do, right?? I don't blame you though, I regret the day my WEN 613 is gone but knowing me, I'll find a way to replace it before then. I might try one of the other cleansing conditioners, not sure yet.

That tea is the truth! I CW this morning and although I didn't do a tea rinse this time, I am still noticing less shed hair. The long term effect is awesome!! I usually only DC on wash days so i'm going to do my tea rinse/DC on those days only.

It's almost time for another henndigo treatment if not already but I've been hesitant because I'm enjoying watching my grays pop up, lol! Crazy I know but it is a huge indication of how much my hair is growing. I'll probably do it in the next week or two...

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[Babygrowth]

Ladies who hendigo KiWiStyle and cattypus I know you're not my buddies but I'm thinking about doing a hendigo treatment but don't know if I should do it right before my relaxer or after my relaxer? Does it make a difference? I want to darken my hair before I do a reveal in april so that its looking and feeling its best! Help pls!

 

[KiWiStyle]

Ladies who hendigo KiWiStyle and cattypus I know you're not my buddies but I'm thinking about doing a hendigo treatment but don't know if I should do it right before my relaxer or after my relaxer? Does it make a difference? I want to darken my hair before I do a reveal in april so that its looking and feeling its best! Help pls!

Babygrowth either time is fine, its all natural so it won't cause any harm to your scalp that you would normally worry about just before relaxing. I usually wait to do it after I relax because generally the hair is easier to manipulate. Easier application because you're not having to be super gentle with the line of demarcation AND its easier to rinse because your hair should generally be tangle free immediately post relaxer.

Cattypus1

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[Altruisticoam]

Hi ladies,

Well a lady has to do what a lady has to do, right?? I don't blame you though, I regret the day my WEN 613 is gone but knowing me, I'll find a way to replace it before then. I might try one of the other cleansing conditioners, not sure yet.

That tea is the truth! I CW this morning and although I didn't do a tea rinse this time, I am still noticing less shed hair. The long term effect is awesome!! I usually only DC on wash days so i'm going to do my tea rinse/DC on those days only.

It's almost time for another henndigo treatment if not already but I've been hesitant because I'm enjoying watching my grays pop up, lol! Crazy I know but it is a huge indication of how much my hair is growing. I'll probably do it in the next week or two...

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Hey what does a tea rinse entail? I hear ladies on the site talking about it. Is there a specific tea that needs to be used?

 

[Cattypus1]

Ladies who hendigo KiWiStyle and cattypus I know you're not my buddies but I'm thinking about doing a hendigo treatment but don't know if I should do it right before my relaxer or after my relaxer? Does it make a difference? I want to darken my hair before I do a reveal in april so that its looking and feeling its best! Help pls!

I'm with Kiwi. It doesn't make any difference. I did my last treatment a week or so before. I did a lot of reading and some folks were saying that before might prevent the hair from straightening. I didn't really care about that because I wanted to be Texlaxed. I didn't really affect the straightening and it didn't affect the color either. Kiwi definitely has a point about the manageability after. Keep us posted on what you decide to do and let know your results.

 

[Cattypus1]

Hi ladies,

Well a lady has to do what a lady has to do, right?? I don't blame you though, I regret the day my WEN 613 is gone but knowing me, I'll find a way to replace it before then. I might try one of the other cleansing conditioners, not sure yet.

That tea is the truth! I CW this morning and although I didn't do a tea rinse this time, I am still noticing less shed hair. The long term effect is awesome!! I usually only DC on wash days so i'm going to do my tea rinse/DC on those days only.

It's almost time for another henndigo treatment if not already but I've been hesitant because I'm enjoying watching my grays pop up, lol! Crazy I know but it is a huge indication of how much my hair is growing. I'll probably do it in the next week or two...

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Right there with ya on the grays. I've been watching mine too. Haven't tried the 613 you like it better than the other "flavors"? I'm trying to hold off until the end of the month if I can last that long with my gray.

 

[KiWiStyle]

Hey what does a tea rinse entail? I hear ladies on the site talking about it. Is there a specific tea that needs to be used?

It's used to decrease shedding. Most use black or green teas but I guess any would do. At first I thought it had to have caffein in it to be effective but I recently learned that it doesn't.

Some do it as a final rinse OR you can do it as I do it. After I shampoo I spray the tea on my hair and scalp liberally and then apply my DC and steam as usual. I just started doing them so I'm no expert. There is a thread floating around here, it's pretty currently so you should find it pretty fast. The title is something like "Tea, Coffee, ACV Rinse Challenge".

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