2012 Relaxed Hair Buddy Thread

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divachyk said:
KiWiStyle, I normally wash 5 days prior to TU. I moisturize the ng really good and roller set. My roller set hair/ng stays moisturized longer than air dried hair/ng so I'm usually good on the moisturizer until my TU.

I spray heat protect ant on every section as I'm flat ironing the ng the night prior.
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divachyk so that's where I screwed up at. I thought I shouldn't moisturize the NG because it may leave me under processed. I'm going back in the jungle tonight and spritz with water and moisturize with QB AOHC. Thanks!!

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KiWiStyle said:
Thanks Cattypus1. So do you moisturize your NG the week before your relaxer...your last pre-relaxer wash day?

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I do a daily leave-in kind of thing after my final wash but its really no different from every other week in my regi. I try nt to do anything strenuous to my hair the closer it gets to TU time. The PC loosens the NG enough so that it isn't packed to my head and protects it so that I don't get over processed.
 
KiWiStyle said:
...so I am all done with my last weekly wash and DC before I relax on Thursday. More importantly, the Banana Pudding Protein Mask! IT IS AWESOME!! My hair felt sooooo strong and soft immediately after I rinsed it out! it's a moderate to high protein treatment so I used this in place of the Aphogee 2-Step. I used Joico K-Pak Reconstruct Conditioner (light protein) as my conditioner of choice in the Mask.

Thanks to: Roux Porosity Control Conditioner, PAUL Mitchell Super Skinny Daily Treatment, Hot Six Oil Mist and Paul Mitchell SS Serum my hair air dried soft and straight. If I wasn't so tired of looking at my 4b hair line staring back at me as I look in the mirror, I might've been tempted to stretch longer.

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your results sound terrific!!
 
Hey ladies, I have a delima:-(. I have had tenderness on my front hairline just above my temples (my trouble spots) for about a week now, on both sides. A few days ago I applied oil and massaged the areas really well. The left side feels better but the right side is still tender and today I noticed there is a nickel size red spot on my scalp and a tiny bump. Earlier today I applied emu oil and aloe Vera gel and massaged...tonight I massaged with my JBCO, peppermint and Tea Tree Oil Mix. I'm soo p!ssed right now because I don't know if I can relax on Thursday. I don't know what could be the cause of this or what it is. Do you have Any suggestions? Do you think I can still relax on Thursday! HELP!!
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KiWiStyle,
I'm not sure what you're dealing with. :nono::nono: I wouldn't relax until that area is back to normal. Otherwise, a relaxer can do damage to those areas. I hope you find the source of the problem.
 
xu93texas said:
KiWiStyle,
I'm not sure what you're dealing with. :nono::nono: I wouldn't relax until that area is back to normal. Otherwise, a relaxer can do damage to those areas. I hope you find the source of the problem.
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xu93texas
I know, I don't want to accept that :-(. We're taking our family trip to Disney World on 8/16 and I cannot deal with my NG while on vacation. After I applied the tea tree oil mix, I prayed that it's healed by this morning, the best remedy ever! It's still tender a little but the redness and bump is gone. It moved closer to my hairline so prayerfully it's working it's way out, whatever it is.

I've been researching this problem and a lot of ladies say this happens to them when they are -3-6 months into stretching or their transition. The area of tenderness isn't as large as it was last night so I'm applying more tea tree oil and praying more.

I'll keep you posted.

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KiWiStyle said:
@xu93texas
I know, I don't want to accept that :-(. We're taking our family trip to Disney World on 8/16 and I cannot deal with my NG while on vacation. After I applied the tea tree oil mix, I prayed that it's healed by this morning, the best remedy ever! It's still tender a little but the redness and bump is gone. It moved closer to my hairline so prayerfully it's working it's way out, whatever it is.

I've been researching this problem and a lot of ladies say this happens to them when they are -3-6 months into stretching or their transition. The area of tenderness isn't as large as it was last night so I'm applying more tea tree oil and praying more.

I'll keep you posted.

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KiWiStyle ; I hope your area is doing much better. I agree that relaxing an area that you KNOW is not in a normal state, is not such a good idea. Emu Oil and Tea Tree oil are known for their healing effects, so here's to hoping your sensitive area feels better by the end of the week. Perhaps you could push your relaxer out a few days, but still get it done before your 8/16 plans??
 
@KiWiStyle, you should be fine to relax as long as you've not aggravated that area with rubbing or scratching. My research sometime ago indicated this tenderness and appearance of tiny bumps tends to happen deep into a stretch and/or when deep into a stretch with manipulating the hair to much. My tenderness and bumps went away when I left my hair alone and let it rest.

ETA: I can't recall if I had the tenderness/bumps during TU. If you're concerned, just postpone. Better safe than sorry.
 
baddison said:
KiWiStyle
I hope your area is doing much better. I agree that relaxing an area that you KNOW is not in a normal state, is not such a good idea. Emu Oil and Tea Tree oil are known for their healing effects, so here's to hoping your sensitive area feels better by the end of the week. Perhaps you could push your relaxer out a few days, but still get it done before your 8/16 plans??
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baddison yes, I'm so happy I already had the aloe vera gel, tea tree and Emu oils already. I'm applying them again this morning.

divachyk I remember seeing your comments in the thread about long stretching and transition tenderness and bumps. I find that info to be true because I have not introduced anything new to my regimen other than Organix Coconut milk anti-breakage serum and even then, it's only on my ends. I did massage heavily on Friday and did a gentle massage yesterday morning but haven't since, I should be ok, right??

xu93texas
I'm happy to report that the tenderness has subsided significantly since my original post, the redness is gone. I'm not the holy than thou person but I believe the prayer worked!!! I'm
going to relax as scheduled.

Thanks ladies for all the advice.

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Cattypus1 said:
I do a daily leave-in kind of thing after my final wash but its really no different from every other week in my regi. I try nt to do anything strenuous to my hair the closer it gets to TU time. The PC loosens the NG enough so that it isn't packed to my head and protects it so that I don't get over processed.
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Cattypus1 I used Roux PC for my last relaxer. I also applied CHI silk infusion.
 
My hair is finally soft and healthy cause after alot of trial and error I finally found my staples!!! Yay

Btw anybody want a barely used bottle of scurl it didnt really work for me.

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sckri23 said:
My hair is finally soft and healthy cause after alot of trial and error I finally found my staples!!! Yay

Btw anybody want a barely used bottle of scurl it didnt really work for me.

32 days = 4 weeks 4 days
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I'm 4 week 4 days too!! How long are you going? I'm trying for 16 weeks this time, if I can make it. My edges are a little unruly already but my hair was manageable last time even though I only went 13 week.

I don't have a buddy yet, maybe we can join up
 
KiWiStyle I'm not sure what's going on but I would definitely not get any relaxer near that place. Try a little Neosporin to start the healing. Are having an allergic reaction to something maybe?
 
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Cattypus1 said:
KiWiStyle I'm not sure what's going on but I would definitely not get any relaxer near that place. Try a little Neosporin to start the healing. Are having an allergic reaction to something maybe?
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Cattypus1 I don't know what was going on either but I promise you, it's completely gone now. It was still a little tender earlier and now that's gone too. Guys I'm serious, you may laugh but I believe my little prayer worked! This was crazy! It's been really tender for over a week and I started freaking out as I got closer to relaxer. If it had remained the same as yesterday and prior, I wouldn't relax yet.

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KiWiStyle said:
Cattypus1 I don't know what was going on either but I promise you, it's completely gone now. It was still a little tender earlier and now that's gone too. Guys I'm serious, you may laugh but I believe my little prayer worked! This was crazy! It's been really tender for over a week and I started freaking out as I got closer to relaxer. If it had remained the same as yesterday and prior, I wouldn't relax yet.

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Okaaaaay...be careful with that. Good luck. Keep us posted.
 
Stillsaddity said:
I'm 4 week 4 days too!! How long are you going? I'm trying for 16 weeks this time, if I can make it. My edges are a little unruly already but my hair was manageable last time even though I only went 13 week.

I don't have a buddy yet, maybe we can join up
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Im goin 9 weeks this time my goal is to get up to 12 weeks and make that my norm for a bit
 
KiWiStyle,
I'm glad the area is healing. Yes, prayer does work! I can't wait to see your relaxer results. I'm going to cancel my appt. b/c I'm not ready to relax on Fiday. I've been to busy to do my pre-relaxer treatments. I'll keep you posted.
 
xu93texas said:
KiWiStyle,
I'm glad the area is healing. Yes, prayer does work! I can't wait to see your relaxer results. I'm going to cancel my appt. b/c I'm not ready to relax on Fiday. I've been to busy to do my pre-relaxer treatments. I'll keep you posted.
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xu93texas
Its cool, hopefully when you do relax we will still be buddies. Do you think you'll trim next week? I'm soo geeked for my appointment, I'm trimming about an inch off this time. If she says I don't need to trim that much I will just tell her to take off what she think is necessary. I really trust her, she always tell me exactly how much she will trim and turn me to face the mirror. After Thursday, I'm going to co-wash like crazy!!!:drunk:
 
sckri23 said:
My hair is finally soft and healthy cause after alot of trial and error I finally found my staples!!! Yay

Btw anybody want a barely used bottle of scurl it didnt really work for me.

32 days = 4 weeks 4 days
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I will gladly take the Scurl off of your hands. Message me for details.
 
irisak looks like I will be stretching anyway. I have to work tomorrow so I am missing my hair appointment. :-( On the flip side my hair is still soft and manageable. Must be all the co-washing. Hopefully I can get to the salon soon!!!
 
KaramelDiva1978 said:
@irisak looks like I will be stretching anyway. I have to work tomorrow so I am missing my hair appointment. :-( On the flip side my hair is still soft and manageable. Must be all the co-washing. Hopefully I can get to the salon soon!!!
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KaramelDiva1978 and Jobwright forgive me relaxer buddies for I have relaxed. I got so stressed and knew I would never have time again until after I not only moved but got settled that I just couldn't hold out. I relaxed yesterday. :nuts:
As punishment though, I will stretch with you this next time even though I'll be at least 2 more weeks post than you are lol. It's hard for me to stretch because I like straight styles but have to use a Just for Me Texture Softener to relax so my hair is very very very texlaxed lol. i

OAN I think I'm going to make a few wigs once I get settled and wig it for the rest of the year. Sewins are hurting my perimeter although the rest of my hair is thriving.
 
Stillsaddity said:
I'm 4 week 4 days too!! How long are you going? I'm trying for 16 weeks this time, if I can make it. My edges are a little unruly already but my hair was manageable last time even though I only went 13 week.

I don't have a buddy yet, maybe we can join up
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Hey have you found a buddy yet ? I just relaxed June 23 after being natural for 3 year. So I'm 5 weeks and 5 day post. I'm trying to go 15 week.

If you are buddy less, we should join up
 
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