2012 Relaxed Hair Buddy Thread
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Cattypus1
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Stillsaddity said:
Are you sure it's breakage and not shedding? Are you adding protein also. I was getting some breakage and started adding protein into the mix which I had never done before...stopped the breakage in its tracks. Good luck, keep me posted on your progress.
Lilmama1011
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Two weeks 2 days
Lilmama1011
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Anybody can recommend a video how to pin curls up into a pony tail I can't seem to find none one you tube, they are only pinning up one side or they are pin curling. I'm talking bout having a roller set and pinning in to a curly ponytail, it seems simple but no for me everywhere I put it the pin shows or gives an odd shape. Thanks on advance ladies
Evolving78
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Nix08
so i am trying this air drying this, but in conjunction with blow drying on cool. i posted this in another thread.
the SE is the bomb! hair is moist and gave me a lot of slip! i will be using this for now on for my dc! it's late, like 1am now. i am air drying my hair using the scarf method. i applied all of my leave-ins and sealed my hair with some argan oil. i used my blow dryer on cool setting to seal in the moisture and oil to help prevent frizzy and brittleness. so far so good. i stopped though because i didn't feel like holding the dryer. so i am letting it air dry again, but i will use the dryer one last time before i hit the sack. i plan on bunning my hair.
i waited too late to roller set my hair. if i can get this air drying thing to a science and make it work, i will just do this during the middle of the week and roller set on the weekend. i am so lazy during the middle of week. blow drying on cool i think will help me out big time.
so i am trying this air drying this, but in conjunction with blow drying on cool. i posted this in another thread.
the SE is the bomb! hair is moist and gave me a lot of slip! i will be using this for now on for my dc! it's late, like 1am now. i am air drying my hair using the scarf method. i applied all of my leave-ins and sealed my hair with some argan oil. i used my blow dryer on cool setting to seal in the moisture and oil to help prevent frizzy and brittleness. so far so good. i stopped though because i didn't feel like holding the dryer. so i am letting it air dry again, but i will use the dryer one last time before i hit the sack. i plan on bunning my hair.
i waited too late to roller set my hair. if i can get this air drying thing to a science and make it work, i will just do this during the middle of the week and roller set on the weekend. i am so lazy during the middle of week. blow drying on cool i think will help me out big time.
Ms. Tiki
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Nix08 and divachyk Now how is it that I'm the one that actually made it to 12 weeks. WTH? 
OK, I only made it out of sickness and pure laziness. I finally finished flat ironing today. I have to send the semi-Mr a pic of my hair while he is out to sea. Don't ask, I don't always claim him
Plus, I'm going to try Nix's method of using Mizani and having straight roots.
OK, I only made it out of sickness and pure laziness. I finally finished flat ironing today. I have to send the semi-Mr a pic of my hair while he is out to sea. Don't ask, I don't always claim him Plus, I'm going to try Nix's method of using Mizani and having straight roots.
Nix08
Relaxed, 4B
shortdub78 how did it turn out? I always wrap my head with a satin-feeling scarf/wrap at night and I feel that that helps smooth my strands even more. My hair looks very smooth in the morning (but is still straight in the evening shortly after it's air dried). Also I know you are low porosity and I am too but I still use products to close/smooth my strands but cowashing every day takes care of the moisture issue.
Ms. Tiki at "I don't always claim him" that'll keep him on his toes
Let me know how it turns out for you. Also when rinsing the relaxer/shampooing?Dc'ing keep your hair hanging straight down to help it set straight (I got that one from a Sistaslick article 
) 12 weeks way to go!!!
Ms. Tiki
at "I don't always claim him" that'll keep him on his toes Let me know how it turns out for you. Also when rinsing the relaxer/shampooing?Dc'ing keep your hair hanging straight down to help it set straight (I got that one from a Sistaslick article ) 12 weeks way to go!!!
Do you have that cute braided bun today? I've got a french roll with messy curls up top and a bit of a side part...
Evolving78
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Evolving78
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it could be the menthol that might be causing it. i have read that over time, it will cause dryness.
but your bun looks good. i tried the braided bun, but i didn't have a mirror to see if the back looked good. but air drying did make my bun a little fuller.
KhandiB
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It was like heaven at first, same thing with Silicon Mix for me, whenever I would buy the small jar from the BSS by my house it was exquisite, as soon as I bought a gallon of it, it didnt feel as good. Thats why Im just gonna stick to my Cholesterols and Organics hair Mayo !
And I agree with the airdrying and bunning. I bunned this while my hair was wet. Surprised it looks so thick.
I am having an issue though, I really feel like my hair has gotten thinner in the past few years since I had my son.. but then I look at older pictures and it doesnt look like it has, and for YEARS I thought my hair was way thicker and way coarser than it was. I used to use super relaxers for years, now I realize I just need a regular strength. Cray Cray!
And I agree with the airdrying and bunning. I bunned this while my hair was wet. Surprised it looks so thick.
I am having an issue though, I really feel like my hair has gotten thinner in the past few years since I had my son.. but then I look at older pictures and it doesnt look like it has, and for YEARS I thought my hair was way thicker and way coarser than it was. I used to use super relaxers for years, now I realize I just need a regular strength. Cray Cray!
Ms. Tiki
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Nix08 Yes ma'am! I wasn't claiming him this am but I'm claiming him this afternoon.
I'm about to choke myself. Out of pure laziness I've decided to go ahead and braid it. I've been going back and forth for the last week or two but I don't feel like the relaxing process. 
Stillsaddity
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Just completed my relaxer a few days shy of 13 week. I'm getting there
Nix08
Relaxed, 4B
Yes you are Stillsaddity Looking good Lady
Stillsaddity
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Nix08 said:Yes you are Stillsaddity Looking good Lady
Thank you! I'm trying really hard. I got the dabur vatika and amla lite oils today and I think I'm love with them already!!
xu93texas
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Yup buddy, @xu93texas, we're 11 weeks post. I could swear that between Hairfinity and Strong Roots Pimento Castor Oil, that I have about two inches of NG already! How many more weeks 'til August 18th
Too many! But, I'm in it for the long haul. I'm sitting here with oils and a plastic cap doing a pre-poo. I'm getting ready to apply DC and then cowash out with Shescentit Avocado conditioner and plait it up to wear under my wig.
I will get some Strong Roots Pimento oil once I'm done with my current JBCO blend. I have to check out Hairfinity. I'm taking Nioxin right now.
sckri23
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sckri23 said:
That was yesterdays post. I relaxed thursday before last I think.
The stylist gave me a fresh relaxer today. I'm kinda worried I told her when I did my relaxer but it didn't really hold and she said it would be fine to get a new one.
I'm scared y'all but whats done is done. I'm 0 days post again
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KiWiStyle
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xu93texas said:11 weeks post today. Hanging in there!
Yes, me too! Easy Breezy, right. I'm feeling really good about this stretch, my shedding is decreasing after taking the liquid garlic and adding it to my MN mix. Five more weeks to go for me, I'm trying not to get anxious, I think that's the death of my stretch.
I'm prepping my hair for flat ironing on Saturday so I am doing lots of research because I never flat iron my own hair. Any product and technique suggestions/advice??
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KiWiStyle
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baddison said:Yup buddy, xu93texas, we're 11 weeks post. I could swear that between Hairfinity and Strong Roots Pimento Castor Oil, that I have about two inches of NG already! How many more weeks 'til August 18th
2 inches already!! I just placed a bottle of JBCO in my Amazon wish list, maybe I should try the Strong Roots Pimento Castor Oil instead.
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Cattypus1
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sckri23 said:
I bought a book, The Science of Black Hair Care. I loved the information in the book so much that I sent my friend a copy because I wasn't about to part with mine. It has some great information about products, hair care and also gave some tips on stylist behavior. We have to be proactive, don't be afraid to question the stylist or to just say no. It helps to know your own hair and be assertive when it comes to doing what is best for you. Stylists are just like people in any other profession--they didn't all graduate at the top of their class. Good luck with your HHJ.
xu93texas
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Girl, I'm not good at flat ironing, so I don't have any advice. I'm sure someone else will chime in. I like to air dry to 75% then blow dry on low/medium. I then use my curling iron and flat iron the roots. It's never as straight as I like it, but straight enough for a length check. I do use my Aphogee Keratin and green tea leave in and Chi Silk Infusion with a little of grapeseed oil.
KiWiStyle
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xu93texas said:
xu93texas,
This was good advice, thanks. I was debating between the Aohogee Keratin & Green Tea and the Aphogee Pro-Vitamin, I have both. The AKGT treatment is heat activated which is good but the APV says it protects against heat. I definitely will be using the CHI Silk Infusion. I probably won't get much help, I rarely get more than 2 answers to my questions. Sometimes I feel there are a lot of clicks on this board, nevertheless, I get a wealth of information here.
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