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

[Pennefeather]

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

11 weeks as of yesterday. I will relax at 13 or 14 weeks. This time I'm going for straight instead of texturized. I have less breakage from detangling and combing when it is straight. I'm going to go over my previously relaxed growth for the last five minutes.

 

[Saludable84]

29 weeks post! My hair is doing really well under wigs. I will keep pushing until my luck runs out. Aside from wearing wigs, washing every 2 weeks has helped me cope and get through this stretch. Saludable84, how long are you stretching? flyygirlll2, I tend to lose a lot of hair on wash days but that's because I haven't combed in a couple of weeks. Have you tried tea or coffee rinses? Alter Ego Garlic is excellent for shedding...hands down, the best and most effective of anything I've tried. It's an immediate improvement whereas teas and coffees work over time...or that was the observation for my hair.

Idk. I'm gonna wash sometime soon lol and if it's too much to deal with, I will relax the next week. So far it's not bat at all.

 

[divachyk]

DivaChyck I've done tea rinses and they do help to a certain extent but not entirely. My new growth is just so coily and tangle prone so it makes things harder.

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flyygirlll2, my hair is the same. So, do you feel it's shedding or breakage? There are a few things you can do to help....

Overnight pre-poo with oil to help sheds slip out of the hair easily.

Detangle with fingers first then detangle with 2 combs - wide tooth and medium tooth. Yes, this is a lot of manipulation but it really cuts down on wash day issues since it really gets the sheds out before I hop in the shower. Wide tooth comb only just isn't as effective as I need it to be.

Keep the hair detangled throughout wash day. I finger detangle as I rinse out shampoo and comb detangle as I rinse out conditioner.

 

[Evolving78]

flyygirlll2, my hair is the same. So, do you feel it's shedding or breakage? There are a few things you can do to help.... Overnight pre-poo with oil to help sheds slip out of the hair easily. Detangle with fingers first then detangle with 2 combs - wide tooth and medium tooth. Yes, this is a lot of manipulation but it really cuts down on wash day issues since it really gets the sheds out before I hop in the shower. Wide tooth comb only just isn't as effective as I need it to be. Keep the hair detangled throughout wash day. I finger detangle as I rinse out shampoo and comb detangle as I rinse out conditioner.

Yep! I have to do all of this, or I will get knots that I have to cut out!

 

[flyygirlll2]

flyygirlll2, my hair is the same. So, do you feel it's shedding or breakage? There are a few things you can do to help.... Overnight pre-poo with oil to help sheds slip out of the hair easily. Detangle with fingers first then detangle with 2 combs - wide tooth and medium tooth. Yes, this is a lot of manipulation but it really cuts down on wash day issues since it really gets the sheds out before I hop in the shower. Wide tooth comb only just isn't as effective as I need it to be. Keep the hair detangled throughout wash day. I finger detangle as I rinse out shampoo and comb detangle as I rinse out conditioner.

DivaChyck It's both shedding and breakage unfortunately. I have some breakage at my nape from it being really under processed last touch up and also some at the crown from what I believe to be the corrective early last year. I'm nursing those areas back. Thanks for the tip. The only medium comb I have has seams in it so I will have to purchase one without it.

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[divachyk]

DivaChyck It's both shedding and breakage unfortunately. I have some breakage at my nape from it being really under processed last touch up and also some at the crown from what I believe to be the corrective early last year. I'm nursing those areas back. Thanks for the tip. The only medium comb I have has seams in it so I will have to purchase one without it.

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flyygirlll2, I'm certain seamless combs are better for my hair but I used seamed combs for years without issues. I've had more splits with seamless combs than seamed combs. Granted, other factors are play that likely caused the splits. My point, you're losing hair to breakage so using a seamed comb may be lesser of the evil for now, until you get a seamless comb.

Do you know what caused your nape/crown breakage - dryness or manipulation? Maybe we can help you brainstorm ways to avoid additional breakage.

 

[flyygirlll2]

flyygirlll2, I'm certain seamless combs are better for my hair but I used seamed combs for years without issues. I've had more splits with seamless combs than seamed combs. Granted, other factors are play that likely caused the splits. My point, you're losing hair to breakage so using a seamed comb may be lesser of the evil for now, until you get a seamless comb. Do you know what caused your nape/crown breakage - dryness or manipulation? Maybe we can help you brainstorm ways to avoid additional breakage.

DivaChyck You may be right. I've used seamed combs for years and never experienced all these issues with splits. Even my mom uses seamed combs and she's never had split end issues at all. The last time she did my hair she refused to use my wide tooth comb because according to her it doesn't detangle the hair thoroughly enough.

I just bought 2 seamless combs too from Hotcombs. net lol oh well. I've always had issues with my nape, it's very coarse and dry as well is my crown. There's a small patch in the nape that broke off and is now natural as a result. I think it's a dryness issue. It's so coarse and wiry it's hard to moisturise.

Here's a pic for an example of my nape. 2 broken hairs and a thread just for measure.

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[divachyk]

DivaChyck You may be right. I've used seamed combs for years and never experienced all these issues with splits. Even my mom uses seamed combs and she's never had split end issues at all. The last time she did my hair she refused to use my wide tooth comb because according to her it doesn't detangle the hair thoroughly enough.

I just bought 2 seamless combs too from Hotcombs. net lol oh well. I've always had issues with my nape, it's very coarse and dry as well is my crown. There's a small patch in the nape that broke off and is now natural as a result. I think it's a dryness issue. It's so coarse and wiry it's hard to moisturise.

Here's a pic for an example of my nape. 2 broken hairs and a thread just for measure.

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flyygirlll2 you have some thick strands. I have medium to thick strands so I understand. Do you have breakage issues on wash day only or throughout the week also?

 

[flyygirlll2]

flyygirlll2 you have some thick strands. I have medium to thick strands so I understand. Do you have breakage issues on wash day only or throughout the week also?

DivaChyck I know, they can be a nuisance to take care of. Does your thick strands like protein? Maybe that's why I never did protein treatments before the hair boards because my hair can tolerate it only to a certain extant then it just feels more coarse! I've just been using protein more now because of the breakage and since I have partly bone laxed hair. I tend to get a few broken hairs throughout the week but more when I wash.

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[divachyk]

DivaChyck I know, they can be a nuisance to take care of. Does your thick strands like protein? Maybe that's why I never did protein treatments before the hair boards because my hair can tolerate it only to a certain extant then it just feels more coarse! I've just been using protein more now because of the breakage and since I have partly bone laxed hair. I tend to get a few broken hairs throughout the week but more when I wash.

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flyygirlll2, my strands thicken even more with protein and feel coarse, straw-like even. Finding a protein my hair tolerates has been challenging to say the least. Finding the protein your hair accepts is what you need to do for sure if you haven't found that already.

My hair still feels kinda thick and coarse after protein but it's tolerable and not that weird feeling of protein overload I use to get. That has helped me accept the fact I need to use protein and actually use it. Breakage is much more reasonable with the increased use of protein.

 

[mochalocks]

Relaxed today after being 6 weeks post.

 

[Babygrowth]

Around 9 or 10 weeks I believe bout to put my hair away for a few.

 

[Rozlewis]

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

Heading in to my 17th week. Relaxing on February 20th.

 

[Evolving78]

Around 9 or 10 weeks I believe bout to put my hair away for a few.

you go girl! You know I had to break down and texlax!

 

[Saludable84]

20 weeks post over here!

 

[divachyk]

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

30 weeks over hea'

 

[divachyk]

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

Hey, long-term stretchers....question: do you find that your hair get real problematic around months 7 or 8? I've been reading and researching to better understand what's ahead of me since I'm postponing my relaxer a little longer. Some are saying, months 7 and 8 were a beast but things leveled off at 9 and keep getting better from there?

 

[Beamodel]

7 weeks. Installed box braids so my hair will be hidden for the next 2 months or longer.

 

[divachyk]

Go B! Great job. Beamodel

 

[Saludable84]

30 weeks over hea'

That's so excellent!

 

[flyygirlll2]

Hey, long-term stretchers....question: do you find that your hair get real problematic around months 7 or 8? I've been reading and researching to better understand what's ahead of me since I'm postponing my relaxer a little longer. Some are saying, months 7 and 8 were a beast but things leveled off at 9 and keep getting better from there?

I've only managed to make it to 7 months before . My hair just became too much to deal with due to tangling at the roots. I would love to make it to a year but I'm just going to take it one step at a time. You are doing very well with your stretch girl!

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[Loving]

I relaxed yesterday after 12 weeks. This was my longest stretch. I'm going to stretch for at least 12 weeks going forward.

 

[sunnieb]

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

15 weeks post today. I'm off next Monday, so that would be a good day to relax, but since my hair is doing well, I'll keep going for another 3 weeks.

 

[divachyk]

That's so excellent!

I've only managed to make it to 7 months before . My hair just became too much to deal with due to tangling at the roots. I would love to make it to a year but I'm just going to take it one step at a time. You are doing very well with your stretch girl!

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Saludable84 flyygirlll2
TY! I've seen more breakage than usual these past 2 wash days but I haven't been gentle either so I attribute it to that. Going slow and being careful just makes wash day an all day event though.

I have about 3" of ng in various areas. Maybe what I'm experiencing is the month 7 / 8 blues ladies talked about when things got hectic. I think it's me more than my hair where wash days are just draining. I have tangle prone hair so I can't just speed through like some.

I have a confession, I'm sick of stretching, I don't wanna be natural and I don't wanna relax. Now that's a situation for you.

 

[outspokenwallflower]

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

Personal bookmark... Relaxed last night

 

[flyygirlll2]

Saludable84 flyygirlll2 TY! I've seen more breakage than usual these past 2 wash days but I haven't been gentle either so I attribute it to that. Going slow and being careful just makes wash day an all day event though. I have about 3" of ng in various areas. Maybe what I'm experiencing is the month 7 / 8 blues ladies talked about when things got hectic. I think it's me more than my hair where wash days are just draining. I have tangle prone hair so I can't just speed through like some. I have a confession, I'm sick of stretching, I don't wanna be natural and I don't wanna relax. Now that's a situation for you.

DivaChyck I feel your pain. Our hair seems similar. Mine is tangle prone too and I get ssk's. I washed my hair yesterday and it wasn't too bad, I mainly contribute that to pre-pooing with JBCO and DC'ing with Nexxus Humectress mixed with Kanechom Shea butter. I don't feel like relaxing either. I'm looking into getting the Beautiful Textures Manageability System just so I can have my hair straight for a few weeks if possible.

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[divachyk]

I'm getting ssk's at nape flyygirlll2 I've never had this issue before

 

[flyygirlll2]

DivaChyck maybe that area needs more moisture. I've been using Hairatage Hydration's Refresher Coarse which is a spritz followed by Quemet Biologics Amla & Olive Heavy Cream. This combo has been helping keep my new growth moisturized. Unfortunately I get ssk's all over my head so if I don't use something to moisturize it it's a nightmare.

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[Evolving78]

I'm getting ssk's at nape flyygirlll2 I've never had this issue before

you got a lot of new growth! Do you still air dry?

 

[divachyk]

DivaChyck maybe that area needs more moisture. I've been using Hairatage Hydration's Refresher Coarse which is a spritz followed by Quemet Biologics Amla & Olive Heavy Cream. This combo has been helping keep my new growth moisturized. Unfortunately I get ssk's all over my head so if I don't use something to moisturize it it's a nightmare.

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flyygirlll2, my nape/ kitchen area is the only area, thankfully. I'm paying closer attention to this area and heavy sealing since this tiny area is exposed even when in wigs. I have kept my front edges moisturized and laid but have neglected the beadie bees at the nape.

A curly friend said ssk's is a part of the natural life because the hair curls upon itself. My nape is fully natural because I stopped relaxing it well before I started this stretch.

you got a lot of new growth! Do you still air dry?

No, I tension blow dry only with cool air shortdub78