Evolving78
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Hold the phone! You are going to see her? What are u going to have done? I don't do sew-ins because I'm scared of them, but I would get one by her. Don'tspeak is good too!
2013 Relaxed Hair Buddy Thread
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Hold the phone! You are going to see her? What are u going to have done? I don't do sew-ins because I'm scared of them, but I would get one by her. Don'tspeak is good too!
divachyk
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I'd love to visit dontspeakdefeat or topnotch1010 but the drive wouldn't be worth it from FL to GA. Reneice is definitely out the question as her salon is much further away. I wish I had a LHCF approved stylist in my area. Wait, there is -- me. 
mschristine
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Mande30 klsjackson This protein overload is annoying. I've been using moisturizing products only and leaving my hair alone but it still feels....overloaded...I looked up YouTube videos on the subject and someone suggested Aussie Moist 3 minute miracle. I used it tonight and it definitely needs only 3 minutes..very good advice
klsjackson
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Thanks!!! I've been trying different products but still have that "too much protein" coated feeling to my hair and it's starting to tangle. I'm picking up some tomorrow. I tried the new ceramide conditioner from L'oreal (the yellow one) any my hair hated it.
SunySydeofLyfe
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What she said...except I'm doing it for my fortieth birthday in 2 years....maybe i should transition that long....thinking....big chop....i might cry...
mschristine
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Let me know if it helps you too. My hair was noticeably softer but its still going to take some more time to get through this. I thought about blowdrying my hair to help break down some of the protein but I'm staying away from heat until my next relaxer. My hair hated that conditioner too. That was one of the few conditioners I threw away.
EnExitStageLeft
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SunySydeofLyfe
Are you considering transitioning also? You'd be a fly natural. I have zero styling capabilities, so wash n gos, braidouts, twistouts and mini twist will be my home
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Are you considering transitioning also? You'd be a fly natural. I have zero styling capabilities, so wash n gos, braidouts, twistouts and mini twist will be my home
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SunySydeofLyfe
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SunySydeofLyfe
Are you considering transitioning also? You'd be a fly natural. I have zero styling capabilities, so wash n gos, braidouts, twistouts and mini twist will be my home
Your too sweet. But girl I'm a relaxed ham right now. Id be weaved up thru it all. Lets be transition buddies until i cave...lol
Mande30
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Hey buddies:
@klsjackson I saw your feature on The Blog. You are making wonderful progress. Even though your screen name was different, I knew it was you
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http://www.relaxedthairapy.com/2013/10/healthy-hair-moment-meet-freshbrew92.html
@mschristine
I don't know it you use coconut oil or not. But if I have a protein overload, it takes so long to disappear if I continue using coconut oil. I stop using it for a couple of days and things get better.
I tried the regular Aussie Moist for a cowash. My hair felt really coated all week after I used it. I researched the ingredients and I found that some people don't respond well to jojoba oil (which is in Aussie Moist). I also learned that it is not actually an oil, but a wax. This was my first time using anything that included this oil/wax.
@divachyk
@klsjackson I saw your feature on The Blog. You are making wonderful progress. Even though your screen name was different, I knew it was you
. http://www.relaxedthairapy.com/2013/10/healthy-hair-moment-meet-freshbrew92.html
@mschristine
I don't know it you use coconut oil or not. But if I have a protein overload, it takes so long to disappear if I continue using coconut oil. I stop using it for a couple of days and things get better.
I tried the regular Aussie Moist for a cowash. My hair felt really coated all week after I used it. I researched the ingredients and I found that some people don't respond well to jojoba oil (which is in Aussie Moist). I also learned that it is not actually an oil, but a wax. This was my first time using anything that included this oil/wax.
@divachyk
KiWiStyle
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***ATTENTION: ALL MY FELLOW TEXLAXERS***
How long are you able to SUCCESSFULLY stretch? What helped you most with the transition besides keeping the line(s) of demarcation very moisturized.
I'll be 8 weeks post tomorrow and I really don't want to cause more harm than good. I stretched to 15 or 16 weeks last time (not texlaxed) and relaxer application was almost a disaster due to serious tangling at the roots. I'm thinking I should take my weeks back to twelve but I feeling I won't feel like relaxing in four weeks.
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How long are you able to SUCCESSFULLY stretch? What helped you most with the transition besides keeping the line(s) of demarcation very moisturized.
I'll be 8 weeks post tomorrow and I really don't want to cause more harm than good. I stretched to 15 or 16 weeks last time (not texlaxed) and relaxer application was almost a disaster due to serious tangling at the roots. I'm thinking I should take my weeks back to twelve but I feeling I won't feel like relaxing in four weeks.
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mschristine
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Mande30 I haven't been using coconut oil since it kind of mimics protein. I have a bottle of argon oil that I've been using as a sealer and it seems to help. I just started using my olive oil and mango butter moisturizer again because my new growth is super thick and thirsty. It tames my new growth very well but it's hard to find in my area. Next time I see it, I'm going to have to pick up 3 or 4 jars because I go through it pretty quickly. I don't like the regular Aussie moist conditioner but for some reason the 3 minute miracle works wonders for my hair.
SunySydeofLyfe
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I can't say success but 19 weeks when i was pregnant was my longest. I kept my hair in a bun and shampooed once every two weeks. I didn't really do anything in between. Ive been dealing with some root tangling and beautiful textures leave in melted them. I went and got their conditioner but the jury hasn't seen the evidence using it this weekend. I know their flat iron spray is wonderful i used it on my dd hair and it was like silk that's what made me want to try more. I'm hoping those 2 products will help me stretch/transition.
klsjackson
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Hey buddies:
@klsjackson I saw your feature on The Blog. You are making wonderful progress. Even though your screen name was different, I knew it was you
http://www.relaxedthairapy.com/2013/10/healthy-hair-moment-meet-freshbrew92.html
@mschristine
I don't know it you use coconut oil or not. But if I have a protein overload, it takes so long to disappear if I continue using coconut oil. I stop using it for a couple of days and things get better.
I tried the regular Aussie Moist for a cowash. My hair felt really coated all week after I used it. I researched the ingredients and I found that some people don't respond well to jojoba oil (which is in Aussie Moist). I also learned that it is not actually an oil, but a wax. This was my first time using anything that included this oil/wax.
@divachyk
Cool! I haven't seen it yet. I going to check it out. Thanks.
SunySydeofLyfe
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Cattypus1
All loced up...
I did a 6-mo stretch last year and when I finished I didn't think that I would do it again but...I think fall-winter is an easier time for me...maybe that is my slowest growing time. I'm currently at 13 & 1/2 weeks...not planning on going for the jar until I lose 10 lbs. I had planned on 12 weeks only but my stretch is going well I'm already past that, no breakage, not much tangling--lookin' kinda tribal, though...LOL. Being the PJ that I am...loving the Carol's Daughter Monoi line, Lush henna, Nairobi Humecta-Sil (thank you, KiWiStyle-love, love, love this stuff), Chi silk leave-in and Nairobi foam styler--primarily twist outs.
EnExitStageLeft
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divachyk
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@EnExitStageLeft, question for you: are you a tad bit afraid that your natural texture won't be what you're seeing now. I've always read & been taught the natural texture is altered by the weight of relaxed ends. I have this fear and just wanted your thoughts. You're texlaxed though so that might not apply.
@shortdub78, what's your fotki. I'd love to admire it as well.
@mschristine @klsjackson, I must have missed the the protein overload posts but if you had a little salt to your conditioner, it will help break the protein down.
@Mande30, thanks for the blog love!! Ladies, I'll feature any of you. Just hit up me!
@KiWiStyle, great question because I think we both had our relaxer hiccup around the same time. I want to texlax, I think.
@shortdub78, what's your fotki. I'd love to admire it as well.
@mschristine @klsjackson, I must have missed the the protein overload posts but if you had a little salt to your conditioner, it will help break the protein down.
@Mande30, thanks for the blog love!! Ladies, I'll feature any of you. Just hit up me!
@KiWiStyle, great question because I think we both had our relaxer hiccup around the same time. I want to texlax, I think.
GettingKinky
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KiWiStyle
I touch up every 16 weeks. I don't get that much tangling. I've been contemplating going even longer but my new growth around my hairline gets really dry.
KiWiStyle
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Why wasn't it a success?? Was it the due to tangles at the roots?
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KiWiStyle
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That's what I need!!! I ran out of the Nairobi HS and started using Giovanni seeing that I had the huge bottle already for DD's hair. Gonna grab me some Monoi too!
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KiWiStyle
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So no styling while banding?? I'm trying to imagine my hair banded, is it similar to braiding or twisting for a braid-out/twist-out? What products are you using and what is your natural texture like?
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EnExitStageLeft
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@divachyk
At this point my natural texture isn't a issue. I've been natural before and know my natural texture well. I hope that answered your question
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@KiWiStyle
Thats the thing banding made styling a 100% percent easier. My hair was/is constantly in a stretched state so I never had to really worry about the line of demarcation.
As for products, I always use: Water (in my case my acv solution which is 1/2 tsp of ACV to 4 oz of water), A moisturizing liquid leave in, A creamy leave in topped w/ a creamy moisturizer and a coating sealant.
Why I use what I use:
Water/ACV- "The wetter the hair the smoother the air dry". I learn this early on in my journey through trial and error. Also, since my hair is slightly porous (normal to high) I must use something to smooth my hair's cuticle. If not, my hair will dry soft, but not smooth if that makes sense.
Moisturizing Leave In: While the ACV smooths my hair's cuticle, the moisturizing leave in acts as a softening agent. My fav moisturizing leave in at this point is SSI moisture Mist.
Moisturizing Leave In topped w/ Moisturizer: I do this step out of pure laziness. I tend to wash and air dry overnight and when I wake up the next morning I do not want to moisturize and seal. So to skip this step I literally moisturize my soaking wet hair. I've been doing this for years now and it works whether I am one week post or 24 weeks post.
Seal: I seal with a coating/penetrating oil (with a bit of ceramide for a good kick). I do this so that I can get the best of both worlds in terms of sealing. An example of a C'ing/P'ing mixture is Coconut oil mixed with castor oil or jojoba oil mixed w/ hempseed or if you want to get fancy coconut, jojoba, hempseed and castor (I prefer mixtures like this).
If you notice I tend to LCO my wet, just as I would my dry hair. Also I do not do cool water rinses after rinses my DC. I find that it gives my hair a "dread" effect i.e making my hair clump together and hard to detangle. Now this isn't the case for all, but for me it was an issue.
As for my natural texture If I had to type it I would say that I have curly/coily hair with various textures sprouting around my head. I don't know my exact hair type, but I do think I fall into the 4 category. I'll try to take some texture shots tonight for you.
I hope this helps.
At this point my natural texture isn't a issue. I've been natural before and know my natural texture well. I hope that answered your question
. @KiWiStyle
Thats the thing banding made styling a 100% percent easier. My hair was/is constantly in a stretched state so I never had to really worry about the line of demarcation.
As for products, I always use: Water (in my case my acv solution which is 1/2 tsp of ACV to 4 oz of water), A moisturizing liquid leave in, A creamy leave in topped w/ a creamy moisturizer and a coating sealant.
Why I use what I use:
Water/ACV- "The wetter the hair the smoother the air dry". I learn this early on in my journey through trial and error. Also, since my hair is slightly porous (normal to high) I must use something to smooth my hair's cuticle. If not, my hair will dry soft, but not smooth if that makes sense.
Moisturizing Leave In: While the ACV smooths my hair's cuticle, the moisturizing leave in acts as a softening agent. My fav moisturizing leave in at this point is SSI moisture Mist.
Moisturizing Leave In topped w/ Moisturizer: I do this step out of pure laziness. I tend to wash and air dry overnight and when I wake up the next morning I do not want to moisturize and seal. So to skip this step I literally moisturize my soaking wet hair. I've been doing this for years now and it works whether I am one week post or 24 weeks post.
Seal: I seal with a coating/penetrating oil (with a bit of ceramide for a good kick). I do this so that I can get the best of both worlds in terms of sealing. An example of a C'ing/P'ing mixture is Coconut oil mixed with castor oil or jojoba oil mixed w/ hempseed or if you want to get fancy coconut, jojoba, hempseed and castor (I prefer mixtures like this).
If you notice I tend to LCO my wet, just as I would my dry hair. Also I do not do cool water rinses after rinses my DC. I find that it gives my hair a "dread" effect i.e making my hair clump together and hard to detangle. Now this isn't the case for all, but for me it was an issue.
As for my natural texture If I had to type it I would say that I have curly/coily hair with various textures sprouting around my head. I don't know my exact hair type, but I do think I fall into the 4 category. I'll try to take some texture shots tonight for you.
I hope this helps
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sunnieb
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EnExitStageLeft you're transitioning??? Where have I been?
Need to catch up with this thread............
Need to catch up with this thread............
mschristine
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EnExitStageLeft
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SunySydeofLyfe
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Yes, I should have taken time each wash to keep my roots detangled, It was a monster trying to get the relaxer applied and because of that I lost a lot of hair while rinsing. I wont make that mistake again....even if I do go natural....I am seriously contemplating this I want it but then again I want to be a successful relaxed head first....I am rambling..
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