Relaxed Heads: How many weeks post relaxer are you and when is your next touch up???

[lamaria211]

10 weeks post and getting pressured by family to transition

 

[PureSilver]

Re: Relaxed Heads: How many weeks post relaxer are you and when is your next touch up

10weeks 1 day post as of today.

 

[JessieLeleB]

12 weeks post, put in box braids to hold off till 16 weeks... Don't know if I can do it!

 

[Luscious850]

6 weeks ... A minimum of 6 more to go

 

[sunnieb]

1 week post and relaxing sometime in November when newgrowth gets on my nerves.

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[lamaria211]

12 weeks post and most likely transitioning

 

[Rozlewis]

Re: Relaxed Heads: How many weeks post relaxer are you and when is your next touch up

11 weeks post and 7 more to go. This will be 18 weeks for me and the longest I have ever gone. I usually go 16 weeks. Wish me luck.

 

[QueenAmaka]

Re: Relaxed Heads: How many weeks post relaxer are you and when is your next touch up

I was supposed to be relaxing this morning with the Optimum Amla Legend relaxer. Something told me to look at reviews before starting the process. Good thing I did . Needless to say I won't be using this product. Off to the store I go for my usual relaxer.

ETA: link to reviews: http://www.amazon.com/Softsheen-Car...iewpoints=0&sortBy=bySubmissionDateDescending

 

[ATLcutey20]

I am 1 week post relaxer. I tried to hold out longer, but it's too hard doing the humid summer months.

 

[juliansmom]

1 week post after a 3 month stretch. .I'll try to stretch longer next time..going for 6 mos

 

[juliansmom]

I was supposed to be relaxing this morning with the Optimum Amla Legend relaxer. Something told me to look at reviews before starting the process. Good thing I did . Needless to say I won't be using this product. Off to the store I go for my usual relaxer.

ETA: link to reviews: http://www.amazon.com/Softsheen-Carson-Optimum-Legend-Relaxer/product-reviews/B00B1KM1XM/ref=cm_cr_pr_btm_link_next_2?ie=UTF8&filterBy=addOneStar&pageNumber=2&showViewpoints=0&sortBy=bySubmissionDateDescending

wow I almost tried this relaxer but went with eden cream of nature relaxer..I am so glad I did..

 

[greenandchic]

I was supposed to be relaxing this morning with the Optimum Amla Legend relaxer. Something told me to look at reviews before starting the process. Good thing I did . Needless to say I won't be using this product. Off to the store I go for my usual relaxer. ETA: link to reviews: http://www.amazon.com/Softsheen-Carson-Optimum-Legend-Relaxer/product-reviews/B00B1KM1XM/ref=cm_cr_pr_btm_link_next_2?ie=UTF8&filterBy=addOneStar&pageNumber=2&showViewpoints=0&sortBy=bySubmissionDateDescending

Oh my god, why is that mess still on the market?

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[Meritamen]

Re: Relaxed Heads: How many weeks post relaxer are you and when is your next touch up

3 weeks post. I am thinking about being fully relaxed instead of having telaxed hair. The only thing that stops me is I think I look boring with straight hair.

 

[Saludable84]

Oh my god, why is that mess still on the market? Sent from my iPhone using LHCF

Wasn't it leaving people with bad residue?

 

[sunnieb]

3 weeks post. I am thinking about being fully relaxed instead of having telaxed hair. The only thing that stops me is I think I look boring with straight hair.

Check out the thread I started about relaxed hair not being straight all the time.
I relax bone straight, but rarely wear it that way.

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[KPH]

Re: Relaxed Heads: How many weeks post relaxer are you and when is your next touch up

Nine and my head looks a mess. My plan was to not relax till September or October but that's not going to happen. If I make it through next week that will be a blessing.

 

[Lilmama1011]

Two weeks and 2 days. Relaxing in 10 weeks

 

[pre_medicalrulz]

0 days! 0 days!
I relaxed today at 16 weeks.

 

[KERC1974]

I'm 9 weeks post and hoping to stretch until September. Just taking it one week at a time.

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[greenandchic]

Re: Relaxed Heads: How many weeks post relaxer are you and when is your next touch up

Wasn't it leaving people with bad residue?

According to the Amazon reviews people were ending up with burns and hair loss.

 

[Destiny9109]

Almost 2 weeks post. My next relaxer is scheduled on September 8th at 12 weeks post.

 

[bklynbornNbred]

Re: Relaxed Heads: How many weeks post relaxer are you and when is your next touch up

31 weeks tomorrow. Getting braids or twists this week.

 

[JessieLeleB]

You guys what's supposed to be better Lye or No-lye?

 

[Saludable84]

You guys what's supposed to be better Lye or No-lye?

The great debate.

Lye is harder on the scalp, easier on the hair. Probably won't straighten your hair as well as no lye. Doesn't require chelating.

No lye is easier on the scalp, harder on the hair. Will straighten the hair the best. Required chelating and for some, extra moisture.

 

[NGraceO]

23 weeks. Sheesh. Amazing how long you can stretch by pure nonchalance.

 

[divachyk]

How much breakage do you long term stretchers get?

 

[flyygirlll2]

How much breakage do you long term stretchers get?

My last stretch.. Well failed transition was a nightmare. I reached 7 months post and experienced a lot of breakage. There were broken hairs on my shirt and on the floor each time I touched my hair, it was pretty bad. That's why I ended up relaxing because it became excessive. I'm afraid to stretch that long again actually.. Don't know how long I'll stretch this time.

 

[HappilyLiberal]

Re: Relaxed Heads: How many weeks post relaxer are you and when is your next touch up

I am giving up my natural hair on Thursday. I plan to stretch for 8 weeks at a time for the first year or so. Then I will stretch for 10 weeks at a time. The last time my hair was relaxed, 10 weeks was my limit!

 

[flyygirlll2]

I am giving up my natural hair on Thursday. I plan to stretch for 8 weeks at a time for the first year or so. Then I will stretch for 10 weeks at a time. The last time my hair was relaxed, 10 weeks was my limit!

What made you give up on your natural hair? ( if you don't mind me asking)

 

[divachyk]

I am giving up my natural hair on Thursday. I plan to stretch for 8 weeks at a time for the first year or so. Then I will stretch for 10 weeks at a time. The last time my hair was relaxed, 10 weeks was my limit!

Congrats (although Thurs is not here yet) and welcome! HappilyLiberal