2013 Relaxed Hair Buddy Thread

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sunnieb, Luprisi, DominicanBrazilian82, Nix08, Cherry89, Jobwright, pre_medicalrulz
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Ok buddies, so who uses henna on their hair?? I bought henna for the first time this week and I'm wondering how much longer after my relaxer should I wait to do it. I got the lush caca noir and I've never used henna so Im hoping to get suggestions from you if possible.[/QUOTE]


Oooo....ME!! ME!! I'm a certified henna-head!! LOL!! Been henna'ing monthly for about 5 years now. I just love all that henna does for my hair. I ONLY use one single brand of henna exclusively: GODREJ NUPUR HENNA. Its 100% pure natural Mehendi (henna) with 9 additional indian herbs that work wonders for hair and scalp. http://www.godrejnupur.com/newnupur.php

No wonder those Indian ladies have such beautiful hair!!! I henna on the second Friday nite of each month. I sleep with it, and then on Sat. morning, I proceed with my Moisturizing regimen. Henna is a wonder for me. My hair is thicker, stronger, and has such a beautiful tint in the sunlight.

For the most part, my henna treatment ususally falls on the week before my relaxer 3 times per year. The henna coating on my hair is probably the most significant reason why I never get bone straight, and always end up with a texlaxed result. The other reason is because I use MILD formulas...:grin::grin:
 
Anyone notice excessive shedding around relax time? I feel like I lost all my hair after washing and setting today! My next stretch won't be longer than 13 weeks from now on. Hair sheds way too much.
 
DominicanBrazilian82 said:
Ok buddies, so use henna on their hair?? I bought henna for the first time this week and I'm wondering how much longer after my relaxer should I wait to do it. I got the lush caca noir and I've never used henna so Im hoping to get suggestions from you if possible.
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My question as well... Bought some last week. Wanted to henna and protein same day. But I didn't get a response from those who know more.[/QUOTE]


I did this once, I wouldn't suggest it even as someone whose hair loves protein. It will take time to get the moisture level in your hair back up. At least give it a week apart
 
ScorpioLove said:
My question as well... Bought some last week. Wanted to henna and protein same day. But I didn't get a response from those who know more.
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I did this once, I wouldn't suggest it even as someone whose hair loves protein. It will take time to get the moisture level in your hair back up. At least give it a week apart[/QUOTE]

That's my main concern that I'd dry my hair. I'm planning on waiting just a week or two to try it.
 
I just colored my hair two weeks ago. So I'm going to wait until the labor day weekend to relax my hair. I'll be 9 weeks post.
 
DominicanBrazilian82 to be honest I haven't noticed excess shedding...I do tea rinses though, so I don't know if that changes things. Before I relax I do detangle more thoroughly and will get increased hair fall but I think that's because I'm not so thorough otherwise.
 
Nix08 said:
DominicanBrazilian82 to be honest I haven't noticed excess shedding...I do tea rinses though, so I don't know if that changes things. Before I relax I do detangle more thoroughly and will get increased hair fall but I think that's because I'm not so thorough otherwise.
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Nix08 I am interested and curious about tea rinses. I know there is a whole thread dedicated to this, but fellow buddy :look: can you give me a short rundown of the teas you use and what you do before and after?
 
@DominicanBrazilian82 Oh Yes, teas are the best thing:yep: Granted everyone is different but black tea is a nono for me:nono: However nettle, black tea and green tea are good teas that reduce shedding.
Then you've got teas for hair health, mosturizing: marshmallow root, slippery elm, irish moss, hibiscus.
Somewhat strengthening: horsetail, burdock root
Stimulating: rosemary, lavendar, peppermint, rooibos
Color: hibiscus, rosehip, rooibos
Then you've got aryuvedics:lick: bhringaraj, amla and more:grin:
I'm one of those that mixes almost everything together, (various teas) including coffee and coconut milk:look:

Like usual I tend to give too much info and cause people to be overwhelmed:look: But teas are fun...I have about 28 teas that I use. Decide what you want to achieve and then you can select the teas you buy based on what you want to achieve. Next on my list to buy is Sage - it helps the colour from the other teas take:grin:
 
Hello everyone! First time posting on this site but do guys use normal strength relaxer after a long stretch? I'll be relaxing at 17wks 2mrw & was wondering if my hair would be underproceesed if I used normal strength.

P.S. This has been the longest, crucial stretch ever in my life :look:
 
Nix08 said:
@DominicanBrazilian82 Oh Yes, teas are the best thing:yep: Granted everyone is different but black tea is a nono for me:nono: However nettle, black tea and green tea are good teas that reduce shedding.
Then you've got teas for hair health, mosturizing: marshmallow root, slippery elm, irish moss, hibiscus.
Somewhat strengthening: horsetail, burdock root
Stimulating: rosemary, lavendar, peppermint, rooibos
Color: hibiscus, rosehip, rooibos
Then you've got aryuvedics:lick: bhringaraj, amla and more:grin:
I'm one of those that mixes almost everything together, (various teas) including coffee and coconut milk:look:

Like usual I tend to give too much info and cause people to be overwhelmed:look: But teas are fun...I have about 28 teas that I use. Decide what you want to achieve and then you can select the teas you buy based on what you want to achieve. Next on my list to buy is Sage - it helps the colour from the other teas take:grin:
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Thank you thank you thank you!!! More is better in this instance. So just steep and pour over my head (when cool of course)? Final rinse? Or DC after? Nix08
 
DominicanBrazilian82 You can use it as a pre poo, a post or midwash rinse (that what I do), it can be used under your regular DC. And some you can use as a final leave in rinse. Or you can mix up some tea with your dc or cowash conditioner. Yes, use it when it's cool. You'll experiment with wether its better when you let it sit for a short while or if you let it sit overnight etc. I noticed reduced shedding after my first use. I'd have to search the tea thread to see what I used, but it wasn't black tea, more like hibiscus and marshmallow root.
 
D242 said:
Hello everyone! First time posting on this site but do guys use normal strength relaxer after a long stretch? I'll be relaxing at 17wks 2mrw & was wondering if my hair would be underproceesed if I used normal strength.

P.S. This has been the longest, crucial stretch ever in my life :look:
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I have stretched up to a year once and I still used normal strength. It was just two boxes of normal strength. :grin:
 
Nix08 said:
DominicanBrazilian82 You can use it as a pre poo, a post or midwash rinse (that what I do), it can be used under your regular DC. And some you can use as a final leave in rinse. Or you can mix up some tea with your dc or cowash conditioner. Yes, use it when it's cool. You'll experiment with wether its better when you let it sit for a short while or if you let it sit overnight etc. I noticed reduced shedding after my first use. I'd have to search the tea thread to see what I used, but it wasn't black tea, more like hibiscus and marshmallow root.
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Thank you. :bighug:
 
EnExitStageLeft said:
I'll be 18 weeks post tomorrow :happydance:.....Coastin' till September 20th :).
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EnExitStageLeft, I stretched recently to 13 weeks. I felt like I could have gone longer but since I had an appointment at the salon already I decided to go with the 13 weeks. However for the next stretch I want to go to about 18 weeks which would make me due for a relaxer right before Christmas. What do you do to endure such long stretches without adverse effects?
 
KiWiStyle and Rozlewis

This stretch has been easy because I kept it SUPERRRRRR SIMPLE! OH! and I cut out Shampoo. I've been Co-Cleansing (prepoo'ing w/ a coconut oil rich oil blend,washing with a cleansing conditioner, DC'in w/ steam) every two weeks and cowashing twice a week (DC'in on dry hair and cowashing it out w/ a slippy rinsing conditioner). I've been strictly air drying and then bunning and making sure that I LCOB at least 3-4 times a week).

My hair ADORES protein so to keep up with my hairs thirsty needs I have been adding AO GPB to my DC's. I use it twice a week now and my hair LOVES me for it :yep:.

Thats about it :).
 
EnExitStageLeft said:
KiWiStyle and Rozlewis

This stretch has been easy because I kept it SUPERRRRRR SIMPLE! OH! and I cut out Shampoo. I've been Co-Cleansing (prepoo'ing w/ a coconut oil rich oil blend,washing with a cleansing conditioner, DC'in w/ steam) every two weeks and cowashing twice a week (DC'in on dry hair and cowashing it out w/ a slippy rinsing conditioner). I've been strictly air drying and then bunning and making sure that I LCOB at least 3-4 times a week).

My hair ADORES protein so to keep up with my hairs thirsty needs I have been adding AO GPB to my DC's. I use it twice a week now and my hair LOVES me for it :yep:.

Thats about it :).
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Thanks, what's LCOB? My hair loves protein too, it can never have too much.

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KiWiStyle said:
Thanks, what's LCOB? My hair loves protein too, it can never have too much.

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KiWiStyle

A modified LOC method. Instead of Liquid, oil, cream I use Liquid, cream, oil and heavy seal with a Butter for end preservation. My hair stays soft and supple for daysssss. I still M&S for daily maintenance, but truth be told I seriously don't need to after LCOB'in freshly cowashed hair :lick:.
 
EnExitStageLeft said:
KiWiStyle

A modified LOC method. Instead of Liquid, oil, cream I use Liquid, cream, oil and heavy seal with a Butter for end preservation. My hair stays soft and supple for daysssss. I still M&S for daily maintenance, but truth be told I seriously don't need to after LCOB'in freshly cowashed hair :lick:.
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I'll have to try that method. I do know that LCO makes more since to me rather than LOC and I have Qhemet Biologics Hydrate & Twist Butter so I'll try it tonight after my henna application. I'll let you know how I like it.

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