2013 Relaxed Hair Buddy Thread

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This sealed it for me I was torn between Nairobi and alter ego linanage for my next relaxer...

I STAN for the Linange Shea Butter Texturizer (I'm "transitioning" from texlaxed to texturized hair). I'm not sure about the relaxer, so if I had to choose I'd choose Nairobi. Its gets nothing, but rave reviews here . But if you ever have a change of heart and want a bit more texture...Linange is THE only option IMO! (can you see how much I love it?)

 

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I really like the results. My hair dried in a couple hours instead of all day and night. I tend to wake up with damp hair even if I bun it 50-70% dry. I definitely think this will be my new method for air drying.

Kim0105

WHOOP WHOOP! .

Since this may be a potential method for you then I suggest getting a braid bonnet. I only use a traditional bonnet when my hair is straightened or rollerset and I pincurl at night (only about 30% of the time). Other then that I prefer braid bonnets because it allows me to continuously stretch my hair throughout the week (I put my hair taunt <not tight> low pony w/ one big 2 strand twist and secure the ends with a tiny hair clip). Also, if you're lazy like me it allows you to air dry overnight without manipulating the banded ponytail and keeping it from rubbing against any cotton materials while your asleep.

 

[soonergirl]

I would have gone Nairobi being the pj that I am but I already have my Linange hanging out in my closet just waiting for July 31 (16 weeks) or beyond. This will be my first go-round with Linange. Now that I have it, it's all I can do to keep my stretch going. When do you relax again?

I'm going to go 22-24 weeks.. I'm currently 16 weeks post. It was a tough decision I am excited about trying nairobi's products....You can make it, keep that stretch going catty!! We are here to support ya...

 

[soonergirl]

I STAN for the Linange Shea Butter Texturizer (I'm "transitioning" from texlaxed to texturized hair). I'm not sure about the relaxer, so if I had to choose I'd choose Nairobi. Its gets nothing, but rave reviews here . But if you ever have a change of heart and want a bit more texture...Linange is THE only option IMO! (can you see how much I love it?)

Girl you sound like Angelicus in here. She is the main reason for my dilemma!!! I'm so torn between the two, I want both!!

 

[divachyk]

divachyk it's simple...so simple y'll are going to think I'm lying. I only use the Darcy Botanicals Daily Leave-in and air dry using the scarf method.

And if I really wanted to be fancy I use Paul Mitchell Super Skinny Serum. I don't use it because I don't have to for silky air dried hair and because I avoid cones on a daily basis. When I'm deep in my stretch I use Paul Mitchell Super Skinny Daily Treatment. The PM Super Skinny line flattens hair, thus the name "super skinny".

I plan to CW tomorrow, I'll post a picture of my hair before I add my moisturizer and oil. Now keep in mind I'm neither bone-laxed or tex-laxed.

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KiWiStyle, did I miss your pic?

 

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soonergirl

I wish I could be as good a' pusher as Angelicus. She had everybody going Silk Dreams crazy. I have a least 6 SD's products because of her reviews

 

[Angelicus]

Girl you sound like Angelicus in here. She is the main reason for my dilemma!!! I'm so torn between the two, I want both!!

soonergirl Yes, I am so in love with the relaxer and I refuse to switch to another. It is the only relaxer that will get my hair straight.

I wish I could be as good a' pusher as Angelicus. She had everybody going Silk Dreams crazy. I have a least 6 SD's products because of her reviews

I am so in love with Silk Dreams. I've been getting free samples of other brands but I am extremely brand loyal to SD because it works and I get tons of compliments on my hair when I use it. *insert hair toss*

 

[Evolving78]

soonergirl Yes, I am so in love with the relaxer and I refuse to switch to another. It is the only relaxer that will get my hair straight.



I am so in love with Silk Dreams. I've been getting free samples of other brands but I am extremely brand loyal to SD because it works and I get tons of compliments on my hair when I use it. *insert hair toss*

Angelicus
i ordered several products from SD and i wanted to know are these products light, or heavy like most natural based products. i have fine hair and don't want products that will coat and weight my hair down. i want light, easy to manage, fluffy, and bouncy hair!

if they don't work for me, i will just use them on DD. everyone raved about WEN 613 and it stripped my hair something terrible.

 

[Evolving78]

i just flat ironed my hair this morning. still feels very good! i wrapped it and put my satin scarf on. if someone is protein sensitive, i would be careful using Nairobi. i really like the products though.

also if you like bone straight, silky hair, Nairobi relaxer is the way to go! if you want more texture, i would go with Linage or Mizani Butter Blends.

 

[Mande30]

Hello buddies!! I relaxed on Monday at 12 weeks and then got my hair cut into a very cute inverted bob after work yesterday. I came home and wrapped it, did a silk wrap and when I took it down this morning, I was really feeling myself. I got so many compliments!! My hair feels so much better after getting it cut. Holding on to these weak ends and damaged areas was a bad idea so I'm glad I snapped out of it. I will post pics tomorrow. The day got away from me and I'm mess right now. I plan on relaxing again in August right before I go on vacation..that will put me right at 10 weeks post. Don't be scared of the protein!! Moderation is key...learned that the hard way

mschristine

Can't wait to see your new cut. We will be relaxing at about the same time. I'm getting better.

 

[KiWiStyle]

divachyk no you didn't miss it, I CW last night, applied my leave-in, finger detangled then scarfed and went to bed.

This is my hair first thing this morning. No comb or brush and only Darcy Botanicals leave-in. I'm not showing my whole head because it ain't pretty, lol. Had I used the PM Super Skinny line it would be smoother but I only use cones when I'm styling my hair.



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[Mande30]

@klsjackson

When you say corrective relaxer, what do you mean?

From reading these boards I have found some that say it is done when you normally relax. You just pull the relaxer onto the underprocessed parts during the last few minutes of the processing time. (I actually tried it this way, but I am kinda glad that it didn't straighten too much because I think I would have overprocessed. It made it more manageable, though.)

Others say that you do a corrective about 3 or 4 weeks after your normal relaxer, only on the underprocessed parts. (I was too scared to try this)

I am confused.

I hope you find a stylist that you like. This was my first time self-relaxing (alone). I think I did pretty well. I know what I have to do differently next time. So I am going to try to get better. But, after so many times, if I don't improve, I will be right behind you. (Hoping like heck that I continue to get better ). Trying to find a stylist is so hard for me. My mom says that I am too picky. To me, no such thing as too picky when it comes to my Heart (emotions), Health and finally my Hair.

 

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@ALL MY HAIR BUDDIES! (@xu93texas @KiWiStyle @yoli184 @Altruisticoam @Cattypus1, @shortdub78, @soonergirl) and the head Nairobi pusha' @SunySydeofLyfe



Got my wrap foam lotion . I will be setting on the 21st (maybe), so I will be using it then. I may dilute it, but who knows.

 

[KiWiStyle]

@ALL MY HAIR BUDDIES! (xu93texas KiWiStyle yoli184 Altruisticoam Cattypus1, shortdub78, soonergirl) and the head Nairobi pusha' SunySydeofLyfe

Got my wrap foam lotion . I will be setting on the 21st, so I will be using it then. I may dilute it, but who knows.

Don't dilute it...NO, NO! Is it really that many of us!? I need to go update my list.

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KiWiStyle

I really want my set to maintain the flow I have, that's why I wanted to dilute it. But I wont for the sake of trying it.

 

[Cattypus1]

Don't dilute it...NO, NO! Is it really that many of us!? I need to go update my list.

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Nice...I need to update my list, too.

 

[Cattypus1]

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Bout to get my henna on...trying a new recipe, wish me luck. I'm going for a real brown this time. What are your weekend hair plans?

 

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Its alot of us

@Cattypus1

I'm going to Prepoo, CoCleanse, DC w/ Steam on Top of Tea and Air Dry and Juicy bun until my cowash on WED. Also, are you mixing indigo with your henna? I heard thats how you receive the brown color.

 

[DominicanBrazilian82]

picked up some of that Nairobi Setting Lotion for my flexi sets... SMH...

 

[Cattypus1]

Its alot of us

@Cattypus1

I'm going to Prepoo, CoCleanse, DC w/ Steam on Top of Tea and Air Dry and Juicy bun until my cowash on WED. Also, are you mixing indigo with your henna? I heard thats how you receive the brown color.

No indigo this time...gets me too dark, my natural color is dark-medium brown with some lighter colored streaks-my dd says its dirty brown but i love the color. My streaks are gone since I've been experimenting with henna, Amla and indigo. I don't want red and I want evil grays to go away. I'm using cocoa this time...smells wonderful!

 

[KiWiStyle]

KiWiStyle

I really want my set to maintain the flow I have, that's why I wanted to dilute it. But I wont for the sake of trying it.

Trust me, your hair will have more flow then you can handle.

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[SunySydeofLyfe]

Double post

Suny

 

[SunySydeofLyfe]

Since becoming loyal to Nairobi consistently this year....the Dec 2011 far right to Dec 2012 nothing to show for it. Dec 2012 til May 2013 there is a difference. Hoping that if I stay on this path MBL by Dec 2013!!!!

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Suny

 

[klsjackson]

@klsjackson

When you say corrective relaxer, what do you mean?

From reading these boards I have found some that say it is done when you normally relax. You just pull the relaxer onto the underprocessed parts during the last few minutes of the processing time. (I actually tried it this way, but I am kinda glad that it didn't straighten too much because I think I would have overprocessed. It made it more manageable, though.)

Others say that you do a corrective about 3 or 4 weeks after your normal relaxer, only on the underprocessed parts. (I was too scared to try this)

I am confused.

I hope you find a stylist that you like. This was my first time self-relaxing (alone). I think I did pretty well. I know what I have to do differently next time. So I am going to try to get better. But, after so many times, if I don't improve, I will be right behind you. (Hoping like heck that I continue to get better ). Trying to find a stylist is so hard for me. My mom says that I am too picky. To me, no such thing as too picky when it comes to my Heart (emotions), Health and finally my Hair.

Mande30:
I'm nervous about doing a corrective relaxer on my own hair and although I like the idea of doing my own relaxers, it's just not working for me. I did a trim today and I like the way my hair looks and feels now. It feels thicker and looks fuller. I've come too far to mess it all up.

 

[Evolving78]

KiWiStyle

I really want my set to maintain the flow I have, that's why I wanted to dilute it. But I wont for the sake of trying it.

it didn't weigh my hair down at all and it is concentrated like that for a reason. it is like a conditioning wrap foam lotion.

 

[Evolving78]

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Bout to get my henna on...trying a new recipe, wish me luck. I'm going for a real brown this time. What are your weekend hair plans?

i flat ironed my hair today, so i am just going to maintain my wrap.

 

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So no dilution it is. Also, shortdub78 No pictures . I want to see that cute bob again .

 

[KiWiStyle]

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Bout to get my henna on...trying a new recipe, wish me luck. I'm going for a real brown this time. What are your weekend hair plans?

I have no hair plans. I real basic lately; wash or CW, bun or single braid. I'm racing to the BSL finish line so I have to remain disciplined and keep my hair up.

Good luck with your henna treatment, I'm sure it'll be gorgeous .

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[Altruisticoam]

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Bout to get my henna on...trying a new recipe, wish me luck. I'm going for a real brown this time. What are your weekend hair plans?

Sadly not much. I still have the cornrolls, I'm aiming for three weeks so I have 5 more days to go yay!

In the meantime I've been spraying hair 2-3 times a day with a water/oils mix and periodically cleaning scalp with witch hazel.

I'm temped to relax at the end of this month but ill see what my hair feels like when I take these braids out and give it a much needed DC and protein treatment next weekend

 

[SunySydeofLyfe]

i flat ironed my hair today, so i am just going to maintain my wrap.

Well today is wash day for me. Prepoo with a protein something by my beloved Nairobi of course, poo with their hydrating poo, cw with PM super skinny and dc with humecta-sil. Might play around with a rollerset. Got a new job and need to get this hair ready for the public!!!

Suny