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Inspired by Sylver2 -- The Long-Term Stretch Challenge

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A little over 18 weeks post... my hair is doing well.

Earlier in the year, I started henna'ing every 3 weeks (henna+amla powder+water) but tried henna gloss (3 tbsps henna, conditioner (keracare dry+itchy scalp con I am trying to get rid of as I don't like it as a DC), honey, evoo+water) for the first time on Saturday after cowashing - this is definitely a keeper - I left it on my hair for 1.5 hours. I made sure I DC'd with a moisturising conditioner after rinsing out... my hair is soft and just feels so nice.
 
My transition turned into a long stretch. I texlaxed yesterday. I decided that I will relax 4 times a year (every 13 weeks) from this point on. I just started losing too much hair. I would have had a twa just from breakage by August if I would have continued. Okay, maybe I'm exagerating a bit...

Anyway, going this long was good because:

1. I learned how fragile my hair's demarcation point is.
2. There is a BIG difference between my relaxed hair and my natural hair.
3. When I go natural (notice I said when and not if), I will probably BC. I don't think long term transitioning is for me.
 
Aggie said:
I thought BKT was some type of chemical treatment! Anyhoo, what do I know:perplexed:ohwell:!

Carry on...
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It is, but is not a relaxer either. It's not permanent, can be used with a relaxer (actually makers say to use only on relaxed or dyed hair) and I still intend to texlax in June. Once this washes out in 6-8 weeks my new growth will be a tanlges mess all over again.
 
Is it too late to join? I'd like to do a 6 month stretch, relaxing in August will be 13 months of my new hair care journey. Almost 3 months post now...
 
You can count me in! I am a little over 18 weeks post relaxer. I am long term transitioning and I'm full Neck Length. I don't really have a regimen because my hair doesn't need a lot, I guess the only regimen I have is putting olive oil on it.
 
Oooh...count me in too! I am freshly relaxed (April 10th) and I was already going to stretch my relaxer to 8 weeks rather than my regular 6 weeks so this just gives me an added incentive to maybe stretch it a little more. I'm a tad bit nervous because I've never done this before and I'm not sure how my hair will take it. I need to feel my hair out on this one to see what she does. Count me in tho...I'm ready for the challenge! I'm excited!!
 
princessdi said:
I'm in. I was going to relax this weekend; however, I think I'll stretch for 6 months. I'm currently 14 weeks post. I can do it! I can do it! I can do it!:yep:

I've been wearing a wig. Is there anything I can do to not have to wear my wig? Is there a good way to bun and still have your hair look nice? You know summer is coming and the heat, oh the heat (frizz galore).:sad:

What style is everyone wearing to make it through a 6 month stretch or longer?
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I am about 26-27 weeks post-relaxer and I've decided to wear a flexistrand weave. The stylist that I went to was very gentle with my newgrowth. A year for me will be in October, and this is my first flexistrand. I will take it out around the end of May to see how much newgrowth I achieved, wait a couple of weeks and then put it right back in.
 
SmartyPants said:
So, how is everyone doing? I discovered today that 8 week old relaxer + no oil during my wash and set = :brainfog:

So, I am co-washing and setting my hair again tonight!
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So far so good. I will give you an update around the end of May when I take down this flexistrand weave. I will wash/deep condition and let you know the results. Stay tune.
 
LivingDoll said:
My transition turned into a long stretch. I texlaxed yesterday. I decided that I will relax 4 times a year (every 13 weeks) from this point on. I just started losing too much hair. I would have had a twa just from breakage by August if I would have continued. Okay, maybe I'm exagerating a bit...

Anyway, going this long was good because:

1. I learned how fragile my hair's demarcation point is.
2. There is a BIG difference between my relaxed hair and my natural hair.
3. When I go natural (notice I said when and not if), I will probably BC. I don't think long term transitioning is for me.
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Well at least you know what works for you and what doesn't. Good choice.
 
Good thing is - you've increased your time between relaxers :-)

Looking forward to seeing your progress pictures!

LivingDoll said:
My transition turned into a long stretch. I texlaxed yesterday. I decided that I will relax 4 times a year (every 13 weeks) from this point on. I just started losing too much hair. I would have had a twa just from breakage by August if I would have continued. Okay, maybe I'm exagerating a bit...

Anyway, going this long was good because:

1. I learned how fragile my hair's demarcation point is.
2. There is a BIG difference between my relaxed hair and my natural hair.
3. When I go natural (notice I said when and not if), I will probably BC. I don't think long term transitioning is for me.
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LivingDoll said:
My transition turned into a long stretch. I texlaxed yesterday. I decided that I will relax 4 times a year (every 13 weeks) from this point on. I just started losing too much hair. I would have had a twa just from breakage by August if I would have continued. Okay, maybe I'm exaggerating a bit...

Anyway, going this long was good because:

1. I learned how fragile my hair's demarcation point is.
2. There is a BIG difference between my relaxed hair and my natural hair.
3. When I go natural (notice I said when and not if), I will probably BC. I don't think long term transitioning is for me.
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13 weeks is still a long time and considerably longer than the 6-8 weeks the manufacturers recommend. You did good. And, it's better to relax than to damage your hair if you aren't planning to cut the relaxer off!
 
I am currently working on 17 wks post and will be putting in braids in the next month. I don't forsee me texlaxing until the fall/winter @ most. I will see how my hair does during this time. Hopefully I may be able to start transitioning soon (I will see how my hair behaves in the fall)

For me I have found taking Collagen and Silica helps my NG not get hard and want to texlax so I will continue.
 
I think I'm going to go with 40 weeks or the full 52 instead and then chop off an inch of my bone straight hair at the end. I put some twists in at the beginning of the month and I want to do it in sets. Plus I had gotten some advice not to texlax after I move until my hair gets adjusted to the dryness of CO I live in a humid state now.
 
I'm so inspired by this thread that I may stretch past June. i haven't made up my mind yet. I'm currently about 11 weeks post I think so we'll see.
 
hmmm I think I may want in for this... I'm only at 2.5 months post right now, was going for 4, but debating 6. If I stick to 4 then that puts me at exactly 1.5 years into my hair journey and I wanted to do an update for that here. I already have some great progress to share. Now if I wait til 6 months, that puts me RIGHT in the middle of August riiight before my 30th b-day and my hair MUST look hot for that... So for now, I'll say I'm in, I'm due for a relaxer then around August 18th.

My regimen, very simple. Wash/DC 2x a week and roller set. Leave the roots alone.
Keep hair up most days with pins and decorate with accessories.
Every so often I will co-wash wet bun/up do and go.

No direct heat whatsoever, no trimming.
 
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I hit the 4 month mark this week. This is right about when I want to relax so I will resist because I want to make it to 6 months. It seems I have more new growth than the last time I stretched for 4 months.
 
Shay72 said:
I hit the 4 month mark this week. This is right about when I want to relax so I will resist because I want to make it to 6 months. It seems I have more new growth than the last time I stretched for 4 months.
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Congrats on your progress so far Shay and you can resist until you reach the 6 months honey...you can do it:yep:.
 
Hey Guys,

Today is my wash day and I usually wash every week. I don't feel like washing today. I think I'm going to bun for this week and wash next week.
 
foxieroxienyc said:
hmmm I think I may want in for this... I'm only at 2.5 months post right now, was going for 4, but debating 6. If I stick to 4 then that puts me at exactly 1.5 years into my hair journey and I wanted to do an update for that here. I already have some great progress to share. Now if I wait til 6 months, that puts me RIGHT in the middle of August riiight before my 30th b-day and my hair MUST look hot for that... So for now, I'll say I'm in, I'm due for a relaxer then around August 18th.

My regimen, very simple. Wash/DC 2x a week and roller set. Leave the roots alone.
Keep hair up most days with pins and decorate with accessories.
Every so often I will co-wash wet bun/up do and go.

No direct heat whatsoever, no trimming.
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Haven't seen you in a while Foxie. Welcome back honey:yep:!
 
Hey ladies, quick update.
Im currently 5 weeks post. Monday will make 6. I have a new install in which I will keep in 4 weeks min. If Im able to keep up the hair style I will leave it in longer.
 
I wish I could join y'all but I've already planned out this year's relaxers to correlate with scheduled events. Also, I can't go a full year since I have blonde highlights.

I went 20 weeks last time and now I am at 4.5 weeks and plan to go another 12. I will keep this idea in mind though after my relaxer in July. :yep: Perhaps I could stretch from July until the end of 2009...:scratchch
 
foxieroxienyc said:
hmmm I think I may want in for this... I'm only at 2.5 months post right now, was going for 4, but debating 6. If I stick to 4 then that puts me at exactly 1.5 years into my hair journey and I wanted to do an update for that here. I already have some great progress to share. Now if I wait til 6 months, that puts me RIGHT in the middle of August riiight before my 30th b-day and my hair MUST look hot for that... So for now, I'll say I'm in, I'm due for a relaxer then around August 18th.

My regimen, very simple. Wash/DC 2x a week and roller set. Leave the roots alone.
Keep hair up most days with pins and decorate with accessories.
Every so often I will co-wash wet bun/up do and go.

No direct heat whatsoever, no trimming.
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Where the heck have you been? You haven't posted in ages!!!
 
wannabelong said:
Hey Guys,

Today is my wash day and I usually wash every week. I don't feel like washing today. I think I'm going to bun for this week and wash next week.
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I think you should go ahead and wait if you don't feel like dealing with your hair.

Lots of New Growth + Wet Hair You Don't Feel Like Dealing With = H. A. M.

Trust me... been there, done that!
 
I iwll be 14 weeks post tomorrow and tentatively have 18 more to go. The count down is on:grin:.
 
I'm on so ecstatic to be reaching 24wks post next wednesday! It wasn't as bad as i thought it would be, maybe i'll incorporate this into my normal regimen.
 
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