2012 Relaxed Hair Buddy Thread

[KiWiStyle]

xu93texas baddison Raspberry Cattypus1

My relaxer application came out really nice and with plenty of texture; so would that mean I'm texlaxed?? She cut about an inch off and we plan to trim again in three months to even out my hemline. I really love my stylist, she listens and does exactly as I ask and offers lots of healthy advice. I told her about the two very short and thin areas in the front so she pointed out where she will start (middle) and work that area and then work to the edges applying to my two weak spots last. She said, "I'll rinse that area first". I thought...a stylist after my own heart!

Here are a few shots:














Obviously I trimmed a lot of my progress off so I won't be making APL length in December because I'll trim again in November. I wish Nioxin would hurry and put their pills back on the shelves, my growth isn't nearly the same without it.

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[Cattypus1]

xu93texas baddison Raspberry Cattypus1

My relaxer application came out really nice and with plenty of texture; so would that mean I'm texlaxed?? She cut about an inch off and we plan to trim again in three months to even out my hemline. I really love my stylist, she listens and does exactly as I ask and offers lots of healthy advice. I told her about the two very short and thin areas in the front so she pointed out where she will start (middle) and work that area and then work to the edges applying to my two weak spots last. She said, "I'll rinse that area first". I thought...a stylist after my own heart!

Here are a few shots:

Obviously I trimmed a lot of my progress off so I won't be making APL length in December because I'll trim again in November. I wish Nioxin would hurry and put their pills back on the shelves, my growth isn't nearly the same without it.

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Pretty and so shiny. Glad it went well for you.

 

[sckri23]

Cowashing really helps with combing my ng. Ima cowash every otherday, some days with dc.

 

[KiWiStyle]

I have a problem...I don't like my hair down anymore. My hair was swangin' all over the place and what did I do? I came home and moisturized, sealed and yep, you guessed it, back in my protective style. I miss my thickness and want to shampoo, DC and airdry tomorrow. I go to the salon and pay for chemical treatments and trims, not necessarily for styling, bur it is a plus. My poor husband came home from work looking confused, like where is your hair? I told him I took pictures and he said, "why didn't you send me pictures? I wanna see the pictures", lol. Gotta love a man that cares and notices...

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[baddison]

@xu93texas @baddison @Raspberry @Cattypus1

My relaxer application came out really nice and with plenty of texture; so would that mean I'm texlaxed?? She cut about an inch off and we plan to trim again in three months to even out my hemline. I really love my stylist, she listens and does exactly as I ask and offers lots of healthy advice. I told her about the two very short and thin areas in the front so she pointed out where she will start (middle) and work that area and then work to the edges applying to my two weak spots last. She said, "I'll rinse that area first". I thought...a stylist after my own heart!

Here are a few shots:


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Obviously I trimmed a lot of my progress off so I won't be making APL length in December because I'll trim again in November. I wish Nioxin would hurry and put their pills back on the shelves, my growth isn't nearly the same without it.

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KiWiStyle

WOW! :wow: beautiful results!!! I'm taking Hairfinity and am seeing tremendous results with them. Been taking them since January 2012, cant wait til I relax on August 19th :hehe:

But your hair look healthy and gorgeous. Hope I get those kind of results when I D-I-Y my own relaxer....

 

[KiWiStyle]

KiWiStyle

WOW! :wow: beautiful results!!! I'm taking Hairfinity and am seeing tremendous results with them. Been taking them since January 2012, cant wait til I relax on August 19th :hehe:

But your hair look healthy and gorgeous. Hope I get those kind of results when I D-I-Y my own relaxer....

Thanks Baddison! This is salon results, I dont trust myself to self relax, lol. I took Hairfinity when I first started my HHJ, I might have to try them again because Nioxin is taking too long. I've been taking GNC Ultra Nourish-Hair for about six weeks now. Your relaxer results will be GREAT!!

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[xu93texas]

xu93texas baddison Raspberry Cattypus1

My relaxer application came out really nice and with plenty of texture; so would that mean I'm texlaxed?? She cut about an inch off and we plan to trim again in three months to even out my hemline. I really love my stylist, she listens and does exactly as I ask and offers lots of healthy advice. I told her about the two very short and thin areas in the front so she pointed out where she will start (middle) and work that area and then work to the edges applying to my two weak spots last. She said, "I'll rinse that area first". I thought...a stylist after my own heart!

Here are a few shots:

Obviously I trimmed a lot of my progress off so I won't be making APL length in December because I'll trim again in November. I wish Nioxin would hurry and put their pills back on the shelves, my growth isn't nearly the same without it.

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Your hair is so shiny and it looks great. I think you can still make APL by December. I hope to have great results like yours!

 

[freckledface]

I'm 1 week post and in need of a hair buddy I want to try and strech to 10 weeks and could use a lil motivation I self relax so that makes it harder to hold back

 

[divachyk]

Very pretty KiWiStyle --- i evened out my hair about a month ago. Post chop shock lasted for about a week but, I love it, so manageable.

 

[baddison]

@xu93texas @KiWiStyle @Raspberry @Cattypus1 @sunnieb

.....am I the only one left who is still holding out til August 18th/19th to relax. Have I any buddies left....booohoooo....

Yoooohooooo.....where you at, oh buddy-o-mine...LOL!!

 

[Cattypus1]

@xu93texas KiWiStyle @Raspberry @Cattypus1 @sunnieb

.....am I the only one left who is still holding out til August 18th/19th to relax. Have I any buddies left....booohoooo....

Yoooohooooo.....where you at, oh buddy-o-mine...LOL!!

I'm sorry baddison. The wooley-boolies just got too much for me. I'm 2 weeks post tomorrow. Planning a 20-week stretch, though to December 8. I've got the tools now so I think I can make it, I only lasted 15 & 1/2 weeks this time. Good luck on the rest of your stretch...we're here for you.

 

[sunnieb]

baddison - me and my tangly newgrowth are in for the long haul to August 18th!

I'm dc'ing tonight and I might rollerset to stretch this newgrowth out.

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[baddison]

@baddison - me and my tangly newgrowth are in for the long haul to August 18th!

I'm dc'ing tonight and I might rollerset to stretch this newgrowth out.

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sunnieb



:woohoo2: :woohoo2: :woohoo2:

Cool beans!!! We got this, girl.... lets whip that NG :whipgirl: til August 18th...LOL!

 

[baddison]

I'm sorry @baddison. The wooley-boolies just got too much for me. I'm 2 weeks post tomorrow. Planning a 20-week stretch, though to December 8. I've got the tools now so I think I can make it, I only lasted 15 & 1/2 weeks this time. Good luck on the rest of your stretch...we're here for you.

Cattypus1

Hey thats not such a bad thing after all!! Next relaxer for me is 17weeks away....that puts me at December 15th....so we can resume our "buddy-ship" after my August relaxer...whoopie!!

 

[KiWiStyle]

Your hair is so shiny and it looks great. I think you can still make APL by December. I hope to have great results like yours!

xu93texas. Thank you. I'm certain I won't be APL until April-2013. When I relax in December, I will cut another inch off so that will leave me with only about one inch of retained growth. My next relaxer will be my last cut to even my back hemline, after that I should really stead to see some serious retention. If I can get my hands on some Nioxin pills, maybe I can get there sooner.

Your results will be phenominal, they always are!

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[KiWiStyle]

Very pretty KiWiStyle --- i evened out my hair about a month ago. Post chop shock lasted for about a week but, I love it, so manageable.

divachyk. Thank you. It's soo important to even the hair to get rid of thin ends. I was going back and forth with a decision but in the eleventh hour, I firmly decided it was best for the health of, retention and appearance of my hair.

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[KiWiStyle]

@xu93texas KiWiStyle @Raspberry @Cattypus1 @sunnieb

.....am I the only one left who is still holding out til August 18th/19th to relax. Have I any buddies left....booohoooo....

Yoooohooooo.....where you at, oh buddy-o-mine...LOL!!

Sorry, but I never intended to stretch as long as 18/19 weeks, 16 was my max and longest stretch ever. I need to gradually see how my hair is doing as I attempt longer stretches, I'd hate to find out later that I caused more damage than good. Because she left some texture and i plan to do cassia treatments, I think my fine strands will be strong enough to handle those long haul stretches. Seeing as there were no ill effects to my hair, I do plan to stretch longer than 16 weeks this go round, my goal is to for six months :-o. At this point I have no idea who my buddy is anymore, I think xu93texas is holding out a few more weeks .

Good luck, I can't wait to see your progress!!

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[divachyk]

divachyk. Thank you. It's soo important to even the hair to get rid of thin ends. I was going back and forth with a decision but in the eleventh hour, I firmly decided it was best for the health of, retention and appearance of my hair.

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KiWiStyle it really is although we be trying to hold on to length for dear life. My chop taught me a valuable lesson. My hair even detangles better and that has been my area of struggle since starting my HHJ.

 

[baddison]

Sorry, but I never intended to stretch as long as 18/19 weeks, 16 was my max and longest stretch ever. I need to gradually see how my hair is doing as I attempt longer stretches, I'd hate to find out later that I caused more damage than good. Because she left some texture and i plan to do cassia treatments, I think my fine strands will be strong enough to handle those long haul stretches. Seeing as there were no ill effects to my hair, I do plan to stretch longer than 16 weeks this go round, my goal is to for six months :-o. At this point I have no idea who my buddy is anymore, I think @xu93texas is holding out a few more weeks .

Good luck, I can't wait to see your progress!!

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Girl your hair is so pretty.....and I think - like you - I may just be chopping of some ends too. They're not UNHEALTHY....matter of fact, my hair and its ends are the healthiest they've ever been in years. But my hair grows so uneven. I have layers that INSIST on being layers even though I have cut them numerous times before. I think they're tryna beat me into submission and acceptance...*sigh*....don't know yet. I cut it, and in about a month's time - no lie! - the layers grow themselves back again.

Its frustrating 'cause I'm sick and tired of chopping away my healthy progress for look-see sake....

 

[KaramelDiva1978]

@xu93texas KiWiStyle @Raspberry @Cattypus1 @sunnieb

.....am I the only one left who is still holding out til August 18th/19th to relax. Have I any buddies left....booohoooo....

Yoooohooooo.....where you at, oh buddy-o-mine...LOL!!

I am here with you! 8 wks tomorrow an counting. Hair is feeling good after a good pre deepoo and deep conditioning. I am in love with KeraCare products!

 

[Cattypus1]

Cattypus1

Hey thats not such a bad thing after all!! Next relaxer for me is 17weeks away....that puts me at December 15th....so we can resume our "buddy-ship" after my August relaxer...whoopie!!

I'm in...doin the buddy dance, oh yeah. LOL. Good luck. I'm a PJ so I've been doing a little retail therapy in celebration of my bd yesterday. Got some Qhemet shampoo and some Trader Joe's shampoo to try cause I left some texture in this time KiWiStyle and I'm hoping the stretch won't stress me to the point of ending it earlier than I plan. I've been looking at doing tea rinses but since most of the products I have purchased lately have some kind of tea in them I'm going to hold off on that.

 

[KiWiStyle]

Girl your hair is so pretty.....and I think - like you - I may just be chopping of some ends too. They're not UNHEALTHY....matter of fact, my hair and its ends are the healthiest they've ever been in years. But my hair grows so uneven. I have layers that INSIST on being layers even though I have cut them numerous times before. I think they're tryna beat me into submission and acceptance...*sigh*....don't know yet. I cut it, and in about a month's time - no lie! - the layers grow themselves back again.

Its frustrating 'cause I'm sick and tired of chopping away my healthy progress for look-see sake....

baddison. I know what you mean. I noticed your ends were like mine but I didn't know if you would take offense if I mentioned it. Yeah my ends are healthy, my back hemline was thin because of previous nape damage. It's now healthy and growing nicely but it will never catch up to the rest. My hair looks and feel so much better, it was a good decision. I think you should too, a little at a time so you won't miss your length. Do you massage the area that grows slower than the rest?? This is my goal moving forward.

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[xu93texas]

@xu93texas @KiWiStyle @Raspberry @Cattypus1 @sunnieb

.....am I the only one left who is still holding out til August 18th/19th to relax. Have I any buddies left....booohoooo....

Yoooohooooo.....where you at, oh buddy-o-mine...LOL!!

@baddison,
I'm 16 weeks post and will be relaxing around 8/15 or 8/16 @ 18 weeks post.

 

[baddison]

@baddison,
I'm 16 weeks post and will be relaxing around 8/15 or 8/16 @ 18 weeks post.

xu93texas Thats Great!! I need all the buddies I can get!! Before you know it, Aug. 18th will be here. so its not much longer for us!!

 

[KiWiStyle]

xu93texas Thats Great!! I need all the buddies I can get!! Before you know it, Aug. 18th will be here. so its not much longer for us!!

baddison xu93texas i'm not going anywhere, I'll still cheer you both on. I don't know how this whole buddy system is suppose to work but it seems to me that once a buddy, always a buddy idea just seems right. A few weeks isn't that much of a difference, what do you ladies think?

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[baddison]

baddison xu93texas i'm not going anywhere, I'll still cheer you both on. I don't know how this whole buddy system is suppose to work but it seems to me that once a buddy, always a buddy idea just seems right. A few weeks isn't that much of a difference, what do you ladies think?

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I LOVE the idea! We're always cheering each other forward anyway. So it's buddies for life! LOL!

 

[KiWiStyle]

I LOVE the idea! We're always cheering each other forward anyway. So it's buddies for life! LOL!

Buddies for life!

I just washed my hair, yep two days post. I can't stand the flat lifeless feel and appearance. I'm sitting under my steamer right now and loving the ease and simplicity of my wash regimen immediately post relaxer. My hair is feeling stronger than ever now!

1. Washed with Roux Porosity Control Shampoo
2. Protein Treated with Joico k-Pak deep penetrating reconstructor.
3. Conditioned with Roux Porosity Control Conditioner for about 2 minutes.
4. DC with Kenra MC and Ceramides Oil Mix

I just learned the key to getting the best results with the Roux and Joico products is to apply them on damp hair, not wet. I bought a micro-fiber towel from Marshalls and it just sucked all the water out with little effort on my part.

Once that's all rinsed out I plan to use DB Piña Colada Leave-in and seal with my EVOO since I pre-poo'd over night with EVCO. I have a lot of oils so this stretch I'm going to be using those a lot more.

I'm glad those wispy ends are gone, they even feel amazing when wet!

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[Cattypus1]

Buddies for life!

I just washed my hair, yep two days post. I can't stand the flat lifeless feel and appearance. I'm sitting under my steamer right now and loving the ease and simplicity of my wash regimen immediately post relaxer. My hair is feeling stronger than ever now!

1. Washed with Roux Porosity Control Shampoo
2. Protein Treated with Joico k-Pak deep penetrating reconstructor.
3. Conditioned with Roux Porosity Control Conditioner for about 2 minutes.
4. DC with Kenra MC and Ceramides Oil Mix

I just learned the key to getting the best results with the Roux and Joico products is to apply them on damp hair, not wet. I bought a micro-fiber towel from Marshalls and it just sucked all the water out with little effort on my part.

Once that's all rinsed out I plan to use DB Piña Colada Leave-in and seal with my EVOO since I pre-poo'd over night with EVCO. I have a lot of oils so this stretch I'm going to be using those a lot more.

I'm glad those wispy ends are gone, they even feel amazing when wet!

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An old (clean) tee shirt works like a champ to "towel" dry hair. I know what you mean about the flatness of freshly relaxed hair. Since I texlaxed this time, I didn't get the flatness. What kind of steamer do you have? What do you put on your hair before you steam? I always thought the steam would make my hair poofy. What do you do after you steam?

 

[KiWiStyle]

An old (clean) tee shirt works like a champ to "towel" dry hair. I know what you mean about the flatness of freshly relaxed hair. Since I texlaxed this time, I didn't get the flatness. What kind of steamer do you have? What do you put on your hair before you steam? I always thought the steam would make my hair poofy. What do you do after you steam?

Yeah I didn't know about the old tee shirt thing... The micro-fiber towel didn't cost much at all.

Now that I washed and air dried, my hair isn't flat anymore. I think it was the Flat iron job, I had to tell her to turn them down a bit, she had the temp on the highest setting :-o.

I have the professional steamer from LCL Beauty. and I love it!!! I use my regular DC and ceramide oil mix and steam for about 35-45 minutes. My hair doesn't come out poofy at all, I rinse with warm water and then a cold shot. After that i apply my leave-in and seal then finger comb. After a fresh relaxer I use my detangling bone comb with no problems. My hair air dries beautifully every time. My daughter said today, "mommy, your hair looks straight but thick". I actually wore my air dried hair out today...nothing but just a tiny headband.

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[Cattypus1]

Yeah I didn't know about the old tee shirt thing... The micro-fiber towel didn't cost much at all.

Now that I washed and air dried, my hair isn't flat anymore. I think it was the Flat iron job, I had to tell her to turn them down a bit, she had the temp on the highest setting :-o.

I have the professional steamer from LCL Beauty. and I love it!!! I put on my regular DC and ceramide oil mix and steam for about 35-45 minutes. My hair doesn't come out poofy at all, I rinse with warm water and then a cold shot. After that i apply my leave-in and seal then finger comb. After a fresh relaxer I use my detangling bone comb with no problems. My hair air dries beautifully every time. My daughter said today, "mommy, your hair looks straight but thick". I actually wore my air dried hair out today...nothing but just a tiny headband.

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I'm thinking about getting a steamer, I've heard the people love them--I'm such a PJ and I'll try anything at least once. My hubby looked at me like I was a crazy person when I dried my hair with the tee shirt but it works surprisingly well. I'll never use a terry cloth towel again on my hair.