2012 Relaxed Hair Buddy Thread

[KiWiStyle]

That's great!! Looks like you've hit the jackpot for moisturizing your NG!

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Cattypus1 baddison Raspberry

I really like the lavish curls but it's no replacement for my QB AOHC. I'm thinking I can use it as my mid week refresher for my NG. I love the shine/sheen it adds after drying as oppose to the AOHC and that I don't have to use my comb, just finger part and spray. I would buy it again.

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[Raspberry]

Cattypus1 I think there's something scientific about salt softening the hair.. I googled and there's all types of uses for salt and Epsom salts for body and hair. Supposedly salt also remove excess oil from the hair so that sounds like a great experiment for my co-washing routine. I believe shortdub78 adds salt to her conditioners as well.

Also, I recently read a post from a relaxed hair blogger who thinks ocean water got rid of her Seborrhea dermatitis, it left after a trip to the Caribbean.

KiWiStyle thanks for the review, I was thinking of using the Lavish Curls in conjunction with a butter, my hair needs both types of moisture .

 

[Cattypus1]

Cattypus1 I think there's something scientific about salt softening the hair.. I googled and there's all types of uses for salt and Epsom salts for body and hair. Supposedly salt also remove excess oil from the hair so that sounds like a great experiment for my co-washing routine. I believe shortdub78 adds salt to her conditioners as well.

Also, I recently read a post from a relaxed hair blogger who thinks ocean water got rid of her Seborrhea dermatitis, it left after a trip to the Caribbean.

KiWiStyle thanks for the review, I was thinking of using the Lavish Curls in conjunction with a butter, my hair needs both types of moisture .

That is awesome. The recipe came from Audrey S.'s hair repair book. I think it is trying to replicate the ocean water effect. Whatever it is, my hair is super soft and not at all greasy feeling.

 

[baddison]

I relaxed last night and i think I gained about 1.5 inches. It's not as long as I was hoping but I do see some progress. I would love to make SL by the end of the year but I'm really going to have to step up my game and stay consistent if that is going to happen.

congrats on your relaxer!! Pics please...LOL!!! Hey, ANY growth is a great thing, so good for you.

 

[baddison]

@Cattypus1 @baddison @Raspberry

I really like the lavish curls but it's no replacement for my QB AOHC. I'm thinking I can use it as my mid week refresher for my NG. I love the shine/sheen it adds after drying as oppose to the AOHC and that I don't have to use my comb, just finger part and spray. I would buy it again.

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Great! Thanks for the review.

 

[xu93texas]

Good luck, KiWi. I'm shooting for the 1st so we'll be tag teaming that NG. You really saved my hair with the QB products. I also found another extremely awesome tip about a homemade moisturizer in the book--Epsom salt, my fav condish and water...my hair is so soft...I can actually feel my scalp through my NG. I can run my fingers through it.

I think I'm going to try this out this weekend.

 

[Cattypus1]

I think I'm going to try this out this weekend.

Let me know how it works for you...good luck.

 

[MyTea]

I have a question for the ladies in the hot dry 0% humidity climate. Im a little past shoulder length and have been retaining great since I joined LHCF I'm looking for a moisturizer that will keep my hair from getting dry throughout the day. Current products African pride moisturizer lotion and anti breakage oil, herbal essence split end protector ( love). I cowash about every 3-5 days and my hair loves it looking more for moisture without drowning my hair with oil. THANKS LADIES!!!

 

[Ms. Tiki]

divachyk and Nix08 How many weeks post are ya'll? I'm thinking about staying braids and then catching back up with ya'll on the next relaxer

 

[Nix08]

Ms. Tiki funnily I was thinking that we'd meet up with you on the next relaxer too I'm just coming on 5 weeks. Thinking of going to 8 or 10. Likely 8, I'm just not in a mood to stretch

 

[sckri23]

Exactly 3 weeks and as usual my ng is already tryin to give me problems. I miss my dark and lovely softenin moisturizer already. Ugh and my motions leave in spray is gone, hopefully my conditioner mix spray i made works.

 

[Lilmama1011]

Exactly 3 weeks and as usual my ng is already tryin to give me problems. I miss my dark and lovely softenin moisturizer already. Ugh and my motions leave in spray is gone, hopefully my conditioner mix spray i made works.

Dang at 3 weeks? Your hair must grows in extra thick

 

[sckri23]

Dang at 3 weeks? Your hair must grows in extra thick

Yea really thick its kinda a hassle thats why I used to get relaxers every 4 weeks im pushing for 9 weeks this time

 

[Lilmama1011]

Yea really thick its kinda a hassle thats why I used to get relaxers every 4 weeks im pushing for 9 weeks this time

Good luck!

 

[Ms. Tiki]

Ms. Tiki funnily I was thinking that we'd meet up with you on the next relaxer too I'm just coming on 5 weeks. Thinking of going to 8 or 10. Likely 8, I'm just not in a mood to stretch

Nix08 Great minds think alike That will work. I can re-braid my hair this weekend and keep it for two weeks. Then I can take a week off to DC and do a protein treatment. That sounds like a plan.

 

[divachyk]

this helped me out when i was going through my protein overload earlier this year.

shortdub78, what's was your ratio of salt, etc for protein overload?

 

[divachyk]

Ms. Tiki, I was 4 weeks on 17 Jul.

 

[Evolving78]

shortdub78, what's was your ratio of salt, etc for protein overload?

i used a tablespoon and mixed it with almost a cup of conditioner. it will turn foamy.

 

[KiWiStyle]

This stretch is going so well, I'm seriously considering a 6 month stretch next time. If I can do the full wig thing, it's a go!!

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[sunnieb]

 

[Cattypus1]

This stretch is going so well, I'm seriously considering a 6 month stretch next time. If I can do the full wig thing, it's a go!!

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Work dat thang, girl! I don't think I could go 6 months, I think I'd be ready to shave my head. I'm better prepared tho thanks to some new-found friends. . Didn't think I would ever go past 8 weeks, let alone to 16. This stretch happened by accident because I started reading and learned a few things. I think if I were to start at the beginning with a plan and the tips and support I've gotten here maybe...

 

[Cattypus1]

shortdub78, what's was your ratio of salt, etc for protein overload?

The recipe calls for 1 tbs. Epsom salt, 2tbs you fav conditioner and 1cup of warm water-mix in a spray bottle.

 

[Evolving78]

The recipe calls for 1 tbs. Epsom salt, 2tbs you fav conditioner and 1cup of warm water-mix in a spray bottle.

yeah i didn't use epsom salt, i used table sea salt.

 

[divachyk]

The recipe calls for 1 tbs. Epsom salt, 2tbs you fav conditioner and 1cup of warm water-mix in a spray bottle.

Cattypus1 will you point me to the recipe? I have a few questions. Do you just spritz it on?

 

[mschristine]

About to deep condition with Optimum Salon Collections deep conditioning masque. It came with my relaxer. After this week, I'm going to switch to all Giovanni products

 

[sunnieb]

healthy2008 - why are you switching to all Giovanni products? Which ones will you use?

 

[Cattypus1]

Cattypus1 will you point me to the recipe? I have a few questions. Do you just spritz it on?

It's in the Hair Care Rehab book. I bought it on Amazon for about 6 bucks. I put I in a spray bottle and spray it on as a leave-in. Provides a good bit of slip when wet styling and doesn't appear to buildup. I'm loving it! You've gotta try it at least once because it's an inexpensive option to soften an detangle your hair. If you don't like it, you can always use the Epsom salt for a good soak for your feet or your whole body. Not sure about table salt, though. Epsom salt is not really "salt" but it appears to be a must have ( like vinegar) for any household.

 

[mschristine]

healthy2008 - why are you switching to all Giovanni products? Which ones will you use?

Well, I tried the smooth as silk shampoo and conditioner twice and I loved the way my hair felt afterward, I also like the leave in. So I'm going to try them out on a consistent basis to see if it improves the health of my hair

 

[divachyk]

It's in the Hair Care Rehab book. I bought it on Amazon for about 6 bucks. I put I in a spray bottle and spray it on as a leave-in. Provides a good bit of slip when wet styling and doesn't appear to buildup. I'm loving it! You've gotta try it at least once because it's an inexpensive option to soften an detangle your hair. If you don't like it, you can always use the Epsom salt for a good soak for your feet or your whole body. Not sure about table salt, though. Epsom salt is not really "salt" but it appears to be a must have ( like vinegar) for any household.

Thank you, I have that book Cattypus1. I either skipped that section or haven't gotten to it yet. You are talking Sista Slick's rehab book, right?

 

[KiWiStyle]

Thank you, I have that book Cattypus1. I either skipped that section or haven't gotten to it yet. You are talking Sista Slick's rehab book, right?

I have this book as well and I don't remember reading it either. I have the kindle version and I couldn't find it...then again, I didn't look that well, way too time consuming. You're talking about Audrey's book, right?

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