2012 Relaxed Hair Buddy Thread
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thank you.15 weeks & 2 days post!! wowwwwwww! this is the least stress ive had in a stretch.
i have ALOT of NG. and I think I retained quite a bit. i did trim in November b/c my ends were crusty but no more than .25 inches maybe .5 inches in some places but it was like only a few strands.
What I've been doing to make this stretch easy:
1) wash about 1x per week, do a moisturizing DC, let air dry. when its dry I moisturize my hard crunchy NG with DB Transitioning Creme until it is soft and wavy - I apply this like a relaxer. Then I put some DB leave in on the lengths and seal with extra virgin olive oil. Then I put transitioning creme on the lengths and seal with extra virgin olive oil (my LOCO method).
2) all manipulation occurs with my hair in four parts. I just section it off with my hands. nothing fancy.
3) don't let the NG get crunchy. If its getting a tad bit dry I put some DB leave in on it. If it gets hard/ really dry I do the same moisturizing routine as step 1.
3) moisturize often - every day to every other day (depends how much is needed)
4) sleep with 2 french braids. I just part my hair with my hands and finger come then moisturize and seal (LOCO method) and then just french braid.
Cute Stretching styles
1) Bun - high, low, to the side
2) high bun with a french braid up the back - this protects my nape and eliminates me having to use so many bobby pins or gel to keep the shorter hairs from falling
3) braid outs
4) french braid from ear to ear like a headband and then do a braid out in the back... unbraid the back in the morning after sleeping with braids and I have a pretty braided head band with loose waves in back
5) i will try my caruso rollers next wash and try to find a cute style for that as well
i have ALOT of NG. and I think I retained quite a bit. i did trim in November b/c my ends were crusty but no more than .25 inches maybe .5 inches in some places but it was like only a few strands.
What I've been doing to make this stretch easy:
1) wash about 1x per week, do a moisturizing DC, let air dry. when its dry I moisturize my hard crunchy NG with DB Transitioning Creme until it is soft and wavy - I apply this like a relaxer. Then I put some DB leave in on the lengths and seal with extra virgin olive oil. Then I put transitioning creme on the lengths and seal with extra virgin olive oil (my LOCO method).
2) all manipulation occurs with my hair in four parts. I just section it off with my hands. nothing fancy.
3) don't let the NG get crunchy. If its getting a tad bit dry I put some DB leave in on it. If it gets hard/ really dry I do the same moisturizing routine as step 1.
3) moisturize often - every day to every other day (depends how much is needed)
4) sleep with 2 french braids. I just part my hair with my hands and finger come then moisturize and seal (LOCO method) and then just french braid.
Cute Stretching styles
1) Bun - high, low, to the side
2) high bun with a french braid up the back - this protects my nape and eliminates me having to use so many bobby pins or gel to keep the shorter hairs from falling
3) braid outs
4) french braid from ear to ear like a headband and then do a braid out in the back... unbraid the back in the morning after sleeping with braids and I have a pretty braided head band with loose waves in back
5) i will try my caruso rollers next wash and try to find a cute style for that as well
Nix08 yes I do. Its not that hard. I usually section off the hair I want to braid and then use a clip to hold down the rest so it doesn't mix with the braided part. I love it so much because I think high buns look best on me and I don't have to worry about my short nape breaking. One thing that helps me is if I bend my head down as I do it... i dont think it actually does anything but in my mind its easier that way.
Nix08
Relaxed, 4B
irisak
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KaramelDiva1978 I need you to talk me off the ledge buddy. I've made it twelve weeks and want to stretch to my birthday in march but at the same time I haven't found a good style to stretch with. I have tree braids in but after two weeks they are hanging from my head. It's not the braiders fault but my hair seems to want to keep growing like it's still summer. I could always take them out soon but then I'd just be back in my ponytail and it's too damn cold for daily cowashing. I'm tired of sew ins and think I just needed to rant for a minute. I get mad when I realize I wasted so much money on a style my hair won't hold for more then 4 weeks. I just don't know what to do with this wig of mine. And I don't feel like my hair will be hot on new years eve if I don't do a tu. Ok rant over. Woosai lol.
Eta: sew ins are just as frustrating because even though I do them myself I still only get about four weeks before they have to come down. It's so time consuming. Ugh!
Eta: sew ins are just as frustrating because even though I do them myself I still only get about four weeks before they have to come down. It's so time consuming. Ugh!
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KaramelDiva1978
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Okay chick, let's talk this thing through!! You know when it comes to touch-ups at the 10-12 week mark, I'm "trigger happy"
!! You are the "Queen Stretcher" of the two of us, you're just in a style crunch. I just ordered me a cute human hair shorty 'do that I hope comes in by Saturday, because I'm going to use it to extend my stretch. Okay irisak, back away from the relaxer for a minute and let's talk stretch style options: rollersets or rod sets, a high bun with chop sticks, an upside down french braid with a bun on top, you can do a long, side classy phony pony, a new wig (half or full). You can do cornrows in the front and curls in the back. I am no longer a braid person. My hair has always been thick and I've always sat for about 9 hours and after the last time I got micros, I swore torturing myself ever again. I'm jealous that your hair is in a "killer growth" phase, that's wonderful chick! You're going to BSL by your next length check.
As for your sew-ins that last 4 weeks, that's awesome! I know its a lot of work, but you get to really baby your hair but doing it once a month, that's great. I would do it, but I don't like sew-ins either. Wigs seem to be the only fake hair I can tolerate.When all else fails, before you relax YOUTUBE, YOUTUBE, AND MORE YOUTUBE to find a stretch style you haven't tried yet. You got this girl, its worth it, hang in there!!
I rather TU as scheduled to avoid any issues. If I'm breezing it and doing great, I will push it back a week and go week to week until my hair tells me it's time. Any bday plans? TY for the compliment. 
Rozlewis
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divachyk, Merry Christmas! Yeah, I hear ya. Listening to your hair and knowing what it needs is key. I am going to do the same thing as far as playing it by ear. My desire is to go the full 12 weeks but as you stated I will go by the needs of my hair.
No big birthday plans yet. I will probably spend time with my husband and kids. How about you?
No big birthday plans yet. I will probably spend time with my husband and kids. How about you?
Guinan
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Cattypus1
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Yesssssssssssss! Most beautimus!
sunnieb
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Nix08 baddison hnntrr
How are you ladies enjoying having zero newgrowth? I love it, but it's kinda annoying at the same time. I stretch so long now that I get so used to dealing with all my newgrowth. It's a big adjustment to go back to not having any at all.
I tried a braidout for today, but I didn't really like the results. I'm thinking of bunning for a few days. I don't know.
How are ya'll wearing your newly straightened locks?
How are you ladies enjoying having zero newgrowth? I love it, but it's kinda annoying at the same time. I stretch so long now that I get so used to dealing with all my newgrowth. It's a big adjustment to go back to not having any at all.
I tried a braidout for today, but I didn't really like the results. I'm thinking of bunning for a few days. I don't know.
How are ya'll wearing your newly straightened locks?
.... and every couple hours I redo the ponytail because I can
I'm wearing a ponytail right now! Every so often I feel the need to whip my head back and forth and let the pony slap the sides of my head! 
baddison
natural for good
irisak
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Okay chick, let's talk this thing through!! You know when it comes to touch-ups at the 10-12 week mark, I'm "trigger happy"
I am no longer a braid person. My hair has always been thick and I've always sat for about 9 hours and after the last time I got micros, I swore torturing myself ever again. I'm jealous that your hair is in a "killer growth" phase, that's wonderful chick! You're going to BSL by your next length check.
When all else fails, before you relax YOUTUBE, YOUTUBE, AND MORE YOUTUBE to find a stretch style you haven't tried yet. You got this girl, its worth it, hang in there!!
KaramelDiva1978 thanks girl. I backed away from the relaxer lol. I took my braid out because I figured I was doing more harm than good. I washed and dced last night and my hair was a tangly mess. Turns out I needed to spend time with my baby daddy. ...aphogee two step. This will hold me over until the weekend and then I'll either do another sew in or flat iron. I'm glad I didn't relax because my hair couldn't have handled the chemicals with the levels of protein depletion I had going on.
Cattypus1
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Gurrrrrrrl...I just finished a similar rant myself. I'm 22 1/2 weeks into my first ever 6-month stretch and you know I'm looking pretty raggedy bout now. I had to have a couple of the ladies talk me off the tu ledge just the other day and I'm back to earth now. Got 3 1/2 weeks to go and I'm headed to the shower right now to cowash with Wen and get back to my Twistout. Back away from the jar...you can do it!
hnntrr
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It's weird. I had new growth for a long time and got used to having new growth and having to go through all these steps. Now its like steps 3-5 are eliminated and everything just goes way faster. So yeah I can see the annoying part.
But the past few days I tried bantu knots and my ends were super dry so I gotta try some stuff to do some extra moisturizing when I wear it curly. And its been shedding again so I plan on doing a tea/coffee rinse sometime soon. The henna did help a little bit but not as much as Id like.
I wore it in a bun yesterday when we ran to the store but,
But its been wrapped up the the last day cause I have been at home and had no real reason to take it down.
missbugg21
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Hey guys...
I just wanted to take a minute to say goodbye to this thread. I am officially transitioning (for the 3rd time...lol). I appreciate all of the fantastic information and support you guys provide here.
Wish me luck on my natural hair journey...
Best,
S
I just wanted to take a minute to say goodbye to this thread. I am officially transitioning (for the 3rd time...lol). I appreciate all of the fantastic information and support you guys provide here.
Wish me luck on my natural hair journey...
Best,
S
Cattypus1
All loced up...
Good luck on your HHJ.
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