2013 Relaxed Hair Buddy Thread

[Babygrowth]

@Babygrowth, I hear ya on trying to get them problem areas under control!! I hope your growth oil & cowashing works for you too!!

@Kim0105 I'm thinking of doing a protein treatment next week sometime as well. I prefer to use the Motions Silk Protein Treatment but I don't think they even sell that anywhere anymore. Have you used the Motions CPR before & if so, how well does that one work for you?

@Angelinhell, Completely understandable that you wanted your hair on point for your event. I would like to see pics too pleeeeeease!! LOL! How long would you like to try to stretch for the next go round?

@lovely_locks @sckri23 @MissyB, How are you ladies doing?

I poo'd on Friday night with Organix Tea Tree Mint Poo-Sulfate free & just threw some Organix Argan Oil & Shea Butter Conditioner on my hair for a while. No added oils or relaxer method cuz I didn't feel like it. I forgot to put some leave in conditioner before I wrapped my hair but I started spraying my cornrows with S Curl every morning & night anyway so it doesn't even phase me that I didn't. On Saturday I oiled my scalp & M&S into my 4 ponytails to straighten my NG then did my cornrows. I bought another curly wig on Thursday also so that I can keep my bangs braided underneath.

CVS pharmacy was having a buy one get on 50% off sale on the Nature's Bounty Hair, Skin & Nail vitamins plus I had a $3 of coupon so I wound up getting 2 bottles for like $13. I took one today dem is disgusting! I still take another additional 5,000 mcg of biotin along with these also. Happy Hair growing Buddies!!

Man, I keep forgetting ppl! Lol! Y'all, I'm thinking about taking my stretch even further. I know Kim0105 is too! I want to try a 6month stretch again. So that means for me I will relax on June 1st... I just want to give my hair extra time with this growth oil... plus I'm in no rush to relax. I want my length to get to a place where I can start rollersetting weekly... I miss those days...

 

[londonfog]

Man, I keep forgetting ppl! Lol! Y'all, I'm thinking about taking my stretch even further. I know @Kim0105 is too! I want to try a 6month stretch again. So that means for me I will relax on June 1st... I just want to give my hair extra time with this growth oil... plus I'm in no rush to relax. I want my length to get to a place where I can start rollersetting weekly... I miss those days...

I might be able to go until June 1st since that's only about 3 weeks past when I wanted to originally stretch to. That'll only be a 4 1/12 month stretch total for me since I relaxed in January. I got confidence I can make it!! E-QP Mango Butter & Olive Oil and wigs go hand in hand when stretching, LOL!

 

[Kim0105]

@Babygrowth, I hear ya on trying to get them problem areas under control!! I hope your growth oil & cowashing works for you too!!

@Kim0105 I'm thinking of doing a protein treatment next week sometime as well. I prefer to use the Motions Silk Protein Treatment but I don't think they even sell that anywhere anymore. Have you used the Motions CPR before & if so, how well does that one work for you?

@Angelinhell, Completely understandable that you wanted your hair on point for your event. I would like to see pics too pleeeeeease!! LOL! How long would you like to try to stretch for the next go round?

@lovely_locks @sckri23 @MissyB, How are you ladies doing?

I poo'd on Friday night with Organix Tea Tree Mint Poo-Sulfate free & just threw some Organix Argan Oil & Shea Butter Conditioner on my hair for a while. No added oils or relaxer method cuz I didn't feel like it. I forgot to put some leave in conditioner before I wrapped my hair but I started spraying my cornrows with S Curl every morning & night anyway so it doesn't even phase me that I didn't. On Saturday I oiled my scalp & M&S into my 4 ponytails to straighten my NG then did my cornrows. I bought another curly wig on Thursday also so that I can keep my bangs braided underneath.

CVS pharmacy was having a buy one get on 50% off sale on the Nature's Bounty Hair, Skin & Nail vitamins plus I had a $3 of coupon so I wound up getting 2 bottles for like $13. I took one today dem is disgusting! I still take another additional 5,000 mcg of biotin along with these also. Happy Hair growing Buddies!!

I do like CPR. I have very little breakage and I don't have to deal with the mess or smell of Aphogee 2 step. I used CPR about 13 years ago when I first relaxed and loved it. I know sunnieb uses it as well.

 

[Kim0105]

Man, I keep forgetting ppl! Lol! Y'all, I'm thinking about taking my stretch even further. I know Kim0105 is too! I want to try a 6month stretch again. So that means for me I will relax on June 1st... I just want to give my hair extra time with this growth oil... plus I'm in no rush to relax. I want my length to get to a place where I can start rollersetting weekly... I miss those days...

I'm in for 6 months. That will take me to the end of June. I'm thinking of doing 2 6month stretches this year. My goal is full APL this year and I'm determined to get there.

 

[londonfog]

I do like CPR. I have very little breakage and I don't have to deal with the mess or smell of Aphogee 2 step. I used CPR about 13 years ago when I first relaxed and loved it. I know @sunnieb uses it as well.

My bad, I saw that you had used it in your previous post & I meant to ask how long have you used it for, LOL! I've seen that a bunch of people cosign for the Aphogee 2 step but it doesn't appeal to me. I've used Aphogee before & I didn't like it but then again it was before my HHJ so I probably was using it wrong for all I know. I think I'll go for the CPR when I run out of the Silk Protein Treatment, thanks!!

 

[naija24]

what's the best relaxer to use?

 

[Babygrowth]

I might be able to go until June 1st since that's only about 3 weeks past when I wanted to originally stretch to. That'll only be a 4 1/12 month stretch total for me since I relaxed in January. I got confidence I can make it!! E-QP Mango Butter & Olive Oil and wigs go hand in hand when stretching, LOL!

I know that's right! londonfog

 

[Babygrowth]

I'm in for 6 months. That will take me to the end of June. I'm thinking of doing 2 6month stretches this year. My goal is full APL this year and I'm determined to get there.

I was thinking the same thing! This should guarantee I will make it to fuller shoulder length grazing APL in the longest layer. So for me it will be June 1st and Dec 14th. Then I will go back to my 16-18 week stretches (I think) lol! Kim0105

 

[Babygrowth]

what's the best relaxer to use?

It really depends on you. I've had success with ORS no lye kit, tea tree no lye kit, and soft and beautiful but now that I use lye I don't burn and I will stick with using Silk Elements shea butter. naija24

 

[sunnieb]

londonfog - Yes, I use Motions CPR and my hair loves it!

Brought my breakage to a halt. I used to dc with it weekly when my hair was severely damaged. Now, I use it around 2x a month.

 

[londonfog]

@londonfog - Yes, I use Motions CPR and my hair loves it!

Brought my breakage to a halt. I used to dc with it weekly when my hair was severely damaged. Now, I use it around 2x a month.

Thanks sunnieb!! I'll definitely be getting the CPR to replace my Silk Protein when I run out.

 

[sunnieb]

Thanks sunnieb!! I'll definitely be getting the CPR to replace my Silk Protein when I run out.

You're welcome! I dc'd with CPR tonight and my hair is lovin' it!

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[karenjoe]

Yes it does!



I'm seriously considering giving up relaxing for 2 years to color my hair. Iunno yet.

no! dont!
buy a wig or slip some snap in pieces in the color you want......

 

[sharifeh]

Do y'all trust bss relaxers?

 

[Mande30]

klsjackson hnntrr mschristine

Hey Buddies

Hope everyone is having a Happy Happy Journey. I am 2 weeks post and doing well. Now that my hair has gotten long enough for a decent bun I wanted to start wearing one at least 3 times a week. BUT, unfortunately, my hair does not like the BUN. Plus, my head and face shape don't support pulled back styles. They are not the most flattering styles for me. I need full hair around my face. I will just have to be extra careful with my ends. From the beginning I have draped a satin scarf over my wool coats and at work. It looks like this will be a forever thang.

Question: How often do you all trim/dust?

 

[Nix08]

Do y'all trust bss relaxers?

sharifeh I do. That's where I buy mine from.

@klsjackson @hnntrr @mschristine

Hey Buddies

Hope everyone is having a Happy Happy Journey. I am 2 weeks post and doing well. Now that my hair has gotten long enough for a decent bun I wanted to start wearing one at least 3 times a week. BUT, unfortunately, my hair does not like the BUN. Plus, my head and face shape don't support pulled back styles. They are not the most flattering styles for me. I need full hair around my face. I will just have to be extra careful with my ends. From the beginning I have draped a satin scarf over my wool coats and at work. It looks like this will be a forever thang.

Question: How often do you all trim/dust?

Mande30 I also have learned that my hair (ends especially) don't like buns. I have more success with using claw clips and letting my ends outs (not rubbing on my clothes per se but not in a bun). When I bunned most of last year I had to trim a few times. The year before when I didn't bun at all, I had less split ends and dusted maybe once that year.

 

[hnntrr]

klsjackson hnntrr mschristine

Hey Buddies

Hope everyone is having a Happy Happy Journey. I am 2 weeks post and doing well. Now that my hair has gotten long enough for a decent bun I wanted to start wearing one at least 3 times a week. BUT, unfortunately, my hair does not like the BUN. Plus, my head and face shape don't support pulled back styles. They are not the most flattering styles for me. I need full hair around my face. I will just have to be extra careful with my ends. From the beginning I have draped a satin scarf over my wool coats and at work. It looks like this will be a forever thang.

Question: How often do you all trim/dust?

I have no idea how many weeks post I am at this point...maybe 15? Sitting in twists, that I am going to take out tonight and wash my head really good with a light protein treatment and a uber moisturizing DC. Gonna wait a weekish before putting twists back in for about a month. Really hoping I make this 6mo stretch. Hopefully I will be a long transitioner and BC at...at least 18months.

 

[Mande30]

@sharifeh I do. That's where I buy mine from.


@Mande30 I also have learned that my hair (ends especially) don't like buns. I have more success with using claw clips and letting my ends outs (not rubbing on my clothes per se but not in a bun). When I bunned most of last year I had to trim a few times. The year before when I didn't bun at all, I had less split ends and dusted maybe once that year.

Nix08
I am glad I am not the lone ranger!!! I use the claw clips at home, but I have never thought about wearing them out. Maybe I can conjure up a style with the claw that will look ok on me. I have thought about putting the back up and having the front hanging down. That will still give me some fullness around my face.

 

[Nix08]

Mande30 I use 2 mini claw clips and one large one; I make a front poof with a centre part with one, pull the sides up by the ears up with the other and then twist the back and claw clip that and leave those ends up and out. As my hair has gotten longer it falls nicely.

 

[Babygrowth]

Mande30 I use 2 mini claw clips and one large one; I make a front poof with a centre part with one, pull the sides up by the ears up with the other and then twist the back and claw clip that and leave those ends up and out. As my hair has gotten longer it falls nicely.

Sounds pretty!

 

[Mande30]

@Mande30 I use 2 mini claw clips and one large one; I make a front poof with a centre part with one, pull the sides up by the ears up with the other and then twist the back and claw clip that and leave those ends up and out. As my hair has gotten longer it falls nicely.

Nix08, OK, I am seriously directionally challenged when it comes to hair styles. I need a visual

 

[Nix08]

@Mande30 I'm horrible at taking self pics...just went and took 20 and all were garage
This old pic although in a bun may give you a better idea of what I'm talking about.

The way I do it is putting the two small clips that you see closer together and that back bun is normally in a bigger clip with the ends hanging down. Does this make sense?

 

[Mande30]

Nix08 THANK YOU!!!!!!- Yes, that makes sense. Your hair looks beautiful!!!!!! I need to buy some small clips and try this out. It looks like it will look decent on me, especially with the ends hanging down. If I can get it right I will post a picture later this week.

 

[Babygrowth]

@Mande30 I'm horrible at taking self pics...just went and took 20 and all were garage
This old pic although in a bun may give you a better idea of what I'm talking about.

The way I do it is putting the two small clips that you see closer together and that back bun is normally in a bigger clip with the ends hanging down. Does this make sense?

This is exactly how I pictured it Nix08! I love it!

 

[klsjackson]

@klsjackson @hnntrr @mschristine

Hey Buddies

Hope everyone is having a Happy Happy Journey. I am 2 weeks post and doing well. Now that my hair has gotten long enough for a decent bun I wanted to start wearing one at least 3 times a week. BUT, unfortunately, my hair does not like the BUN. Plus, my head and face shape don't support pulled back styles. They are not the most flattering styles for me. I need full hair around my face. I will just have to be extra careful with my ends. From the beginning I have draped a satin scarf over my wool coats and at work. It looks like this will be a forever thang.

Question: How often do you all trim/dust?

Hi Buddies! This is week 3 for me and so far so good! I don't do any protective styling. I don't have the head for it either. I keep my ends moisturized and sealed. I don't M&S everyday, only when needed. I also don't use any direct heat (blow dryers; flat irons; curling irons) so I feel that I should be okay. I do think that I comb my hair too much. I also fear breakage where the holder meets the hair (buns, ponytails, etc.). I trim when needed. I just did a one inch trim about two weeks ago, and my ends look and feel healthy so I won't do another one until after I reach my goal of APL which should be around Sep/Oct of if all goes well.

 

[Nix08]

Thank you Babygrowth & Mande30

 

[Mande30]

So, do you all think that dusting once a month is an over kill?

My statistics:
No direct heat
No protective styling (do my best not to let ends rub against wool or cotton)
M&S everynight w/ water and EVCO

 

[Loving]

I dust everytime I get a TU which is 8-9 weeks

 

[KiWiStyle]

Cattypus1 xu93texas Altruisticoam yoli184 shortdub78

How is it going ladies? Only a few more weeks to go, YAY!!! Ok so what week are we all in and when is relaxer day/week? I'll be 9 weeks post on Thursday and I plan to relax on Thursday, April 18th @ 12 weeks.

I'm going to end my Rollersetting for now and do my single French braid on both CW day (Wedbesday) and wash day (weekend). I need to lay low and keep my manipulation down to a bare minimum. Other than that, I'm still getting few tangles on wash days, my NG moisture is in check, ends are in check and my hair moisture & protein balance is in check. My hair is feeling nice and thick at the roots so I'm claiming record breaking length on relaxer day.

How's your water intake?
Fruits & veggies?
Vitamin & mineral supplements?
Protein
Exercise?

I'm doing great in all the areas above! I drink a minimum of 48oz. a day, I get my daily fruit and veggies via fresh/organic smoothies, I take my supplements twice daily without fail and I've started walking a mile a day on the treadmill. I get my protein via two eggs daily in the AM and a meat in the PM, I need to get more protein in my diet though...

..shortdub78 I'm trying to remember if you relaxed prior to your new arrival? I know you are busy taking care of your baby boy so you get a pass .

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[Cattypus1]

Cattypus1 xu93texas Altruisticoam yoli184 shortdub78

How is it going ladies? Only a few more weeks to go, YAY!!! Ok so what week are we all in and when is relaxer day/week? I'll be 9 weeks post on Thursday and I plan to relax on Thursday, April 18th @ 12 weeks.

I'm going to end my Rollersetting for now and do my single French braid on both CW day (Wedbesday) and wash day (weekend). I need to lay low and keep my manipulation down to a bare minimum. Other than that, I'm still getting few tangles on wash days, my NG moisture is in check, ends are in check and my hair moisture & protein balance is in check. My hair is feeling nice and thick at the roots so I'm claiming record breaking length on relaxer day.

How's your water intake?
Fruits & veggies?
Vitamin & mineral supplements?
Protein
Exercise?

I'm doing great in all the areas above! I drink a minimum of 48oz. a day, I get my daily fruit and veggies via fresh/organic smoothies, I take my supplements twice daily without fail and I've started walking a mile a day on the treadmill. I get my protein via two eggs daily in the AM and a meat in the PM, I need to get more protein in my diet though...

..shortdub78 I'm trying to remember if you relaxed prior to your new arrival? I know you are busy taking care of your baby boy so you get a pass .

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Hey, ladies. I'm doing great. I'm 9.4 weeks post according to my counter. I don't drink much water but I'm all about the fruits and veggies--no green smoothies, though (LOL). No supplements but I'm sugar-free, sort of. I gave up sweetened drinks a couple of years ago, artificial sweeteners included. On the exercise front, I hate to do it but I will walk a couple of miles a day if Mother Nature would just cooperate!
On the hair front, my new-growth is so soft and manageable, my relaxed hair is in great shape. I did a self-trim last week because my ends looked a little crazy. I don't know what the LC on the 31st is going to bring, I may not see much progress.