2013 Relaxed Hair Buddy Thread

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mschristine said:
klsjackson Mande30 I'm 12 weeks post and my new growth has a life of it own..just does whatever it wants to do. Relaxing in 3 weeks but just the front and crown area..not relaxing my nape for a while. It has broken off a lot in a couple of places and I don't think it can handle another chemical process anytime soon. I'm investing in a hooded dryer, rollers and setting lotion so I can start rollersetting..my hair definitely needs a change in routine so hopefully this will help.
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mschristine: I think those are wise investments for your hair journey. I purchased a hooded dryer over 10 years ago and its still going strong. Rollersetting definitely has helped me maintain my hair health and achieve my hair goals. I am working my way up to 12 week stretching. I relaxed yesterday at 9 weeks and will try to go at least 10 or 11 for the next stretch.
 
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@Cattypus1 xu93texas Altruisticoam yoli184 shortdub78 KiWiStyle soonergirl SunySydeofLyfe andSaludable84 I want to wear a curly set to my cousins wedding. But I need to prepoo, shampoo, do a reconstructive treatment, and dc w/ steam before doing so. Should I do all of this tomorrow and then rod my hair Friday on Air Dried hair or should I just rod it friday and say "**** IT" to my wash day this week?.....Hmmmmmm
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I would do the whole routine and set it- your hair will thank you.
 
Anailuj said:
I'm texlaxing tomorrow my hair for the first time in 5 years!!! Can I moisturise and seal tonight? I'm planning to base my scalp tonight and again tomorrow as I am going to use a lye relaxer.
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Yes, you can M&S tonight. I usually apply coconut oil to my hair the night before and I base my scalp. About 30 minutes prior to my appointment I apply something else to my hair.

Don't forget to post pics. After 5 years, that's going to be a nice reveal!
 
EnExitStageLeft - I also got this Silk Elements Luxury Moisturizing Conditioner , One liter on sale for 4.99 !!! I love all of Silk Elements stuff. I went back a couple of weeks ago and got my Motions Moisture Plus, but they must have changed the formula or something. When I rinse my hair , there is no longer slip and it leaves my hair feeling like there is a coating on it. So I will use it maybe as a partner with my other products for braidouts etc.. not for a Rinse out.

Loving - how is it going for you?!? I will be relaxing between tonight and Saturday, when are you up? Im 9 weeks post..I had to go back in this thread to find out when I relaxed my hair last, :lol: . I need to buddy up!!

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KhandiB

You hair is going to feel awesome! Try using it with heat....sets that baby right off! It has a nice slip too, so detangling should be a breeze :yep:
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Mande30 said:
Anailuj

I m/s everyday. So I also do it on the night before a relaxer. I just make sure I don't get any product on the new growth or scalp. The oils also give your previously processed hair a layer of protection against the runoff when you rinse the relaxer. Of course I add more protection on the day.

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Thanks, really helps a lot. I've been natural for nearly 5 years, so all my hair is virgin.

xu93texas said:
Yes, you can M&S tonight. I usually apply coconut oil to my hair the night before and I base my scalp. About 30 minutes prior to my appointment I apply something else to my hair.

Don't forget to post pics. After 5 years, that's going to be a nice reveal!
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I will post them, although i wish I hadn't been too scissors happy, after two babies (last being born April 2013) and terrible postpartum shedding I kept big chopping my hair cuz I had no idea that the shedding was related to postpartum.

If I knew my hair would have already reached somewhere between BSL and MBL. But I am just shoulder length from the top of my hair and APL from the lower half of my head.

So now since I've no time to take care of my hair with my little ones I have decided to texlax to have a fresh start with my hair journey due to lack of time to maintain 4c natural hair.
Can't wait to run my fingers through my hair with no difficulty.
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Anailuj said:
Thanks, really helps a lot. I've been natural for nearly 5 years, so all my hair is virgin. I will post them, although i wish I hadn't been too scissors happy, after two babies (last being born April 2013) and terrible postpartum shedding I kept big chopping my hair cuz I had no idea that the shedding was related to postpartum. If I knew my hair would have already reached somewhere between BSL and MBL. But I am just shoulder length from the top of my hair and APL from the lower half of my head. So now since I've no time to take care of my hair with my little ones I have decided to texlax to have a fresh start with my hair journey due to lack of time to maintain 4c natural hair. Can't wait to run my fingers through my hair with no difficulty. :lol:
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Excited for you!! Welcome to texlaxed life! It's pretty goooooood;)

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Cattypus1 xu93texas Altruisticoam yoli184 shortdub78 EnExitStageLeft soonergirl SunySydeofLyfe

Happy Monday Buddies! I texlaxed for the second time on Saturday and have retained my normal growth at 3 months post. Though it seems it's taking forever to reach BSL, I'm still grateful for the progress I'm making. Here is a pic of me as I'm feeling myself the next morning. image-283870356.jpg My length: image-3075124283.jpg My cross wrap: image-851853699.jpg I had my fun showing my length for two whole days and now it's going back up. I'll be going hard on protective styling for the remainder of the year...fall/winter season to get me over the BSL hump. ETA: I also went against lhcf's grain and purchased LUSH R&B (Revitalize & Balance) hair cream. I had been using a sample over the last week and really liked it and the smell is addictive. It's not a scent I would typically gravitate to but I'm in love with it and it moisturizes very well. It's a nice and thick cream for the colder months and a little goes a long way. My DH was all in my head last night, lol! Sent from my iPhone using LHCF
 
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KiWiStyle said:
Cattypus1 xu93texas Altruisticoam yoli184 shortdub78 EnExitStageLeft soonergirl SunySydeofLyfe Happy Monday Buddies! I texlaxed for the second time on Saturday and have retained my normal growth at 3 months post. Though it seems it's taking forever to reach BSL, I'm still grateful for the progress I'm making. Here is a pic of me as I'm feeling myself the next morning. My length: My cross wrap: I had my fun showing my length for two whole days and now it's going back up. I'll be going hard on protective styling for the remainder of the year...fall/winter season to get me over the BSL hump. ETA: I also went against lhcf's grain and purchased LUSH R&B (Revitalize & Balance) hair cream. I had been using a sample over the last week and really liked it and the smell is addictive. It's not a scent I would typically gravitate to but I'm in love with it and it moisturizes very well. It's a nice and thick cream for the colder months and a little goes a long way. My DH was all in my head last night, lol! Sent from my iPhone using LHCF
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Nice work, Kiwi. Love your hemline, you're obviously doing a lot right!
 
KiWiStyle said:
Cattypus1 xu93texas Altruisticoam yoli184 shortdub78 EnExitStageLeft soonergirl SunySydeofLyfe

Happy Monday Buddies! I texlaxed for the second time on Saturday and have retained my normal growth at 3 months post. Though it seems it's taking forever to reach BSL, I'm still grateful for the progress I'm making. Here is a pic of me as I'm feeling myself the next morning. My length: My cross wrap: I had my fun showing my length for two whole days and now it's going back up. I'll be going hard on protective styling for the remainder of the year...fall/winter season to get me over the BSL hump. ETA: I also went against lhcf's grain and purchased LUSH R&B (Revitalize & Balance) hair cream. I had been using a sample over the last week and really liked it and the smell is addictive. It's not a scent I would typically gravitate to but I'm in love with it and it moisturizes very well. It's a nice and thick cream for the colder months and a little goes a long way. My DH was all in my head last night, lol! Sent from my iPhone using LHCF
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Very pretty keep up the great work!
 
xu93texas said:
KiWiStyle, your hair looks great! Very pretty:) It seems like this process was a lot better than the last? Are you going to stretch for 12 weeks at a time?
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xu93texas thanks lady!! Yeah I flat ironed my roots about a week or so before and because I sweat in my head at night, my NG reverted slowly over time. For now, 12 weeks seems to be my limit. I always try to go further but it rarely work out so I end up going back to 12. I guess I'll be TL around 1/25/14.

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KiWiStyle said:
Cattypus1 xu93texas Altruisticoam yoli184 shortdub78 EnExitStageLeft soonergirl SunySydeofLyfe

Happy Monday Buddies! I texlaxed for the second time on Saturday and have retained my normal growth at 3 months post. Though it seems it's taking forever to reach BSL, I'm still grateful for the progress I'm making. Here is a pic of me as I'm feeling myself the next morning. My length: My cross wrap: I had my fun showing my length for two whole days and now it's going back up. I'll be going hard on protective styling for the remainder of the year...fall/winter season to get me over the BSL hump. ETA: I also went against lhcf's grain and purchased LUSH R&B (Revitalize & Balance) hair cream. I had been using a sample over the last week and really liked it and the smell is addictive. It's not a scent I would typically gravitate to but I'm in love with it and it moisturizes very well. It's a nice and thick cream for the colder months and a little goes a long way. My DH was all in my head last night, lol! Sent from my iPhone using LHCF
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Hey now! Looking good girl!
 
shortdub78 said:
I'm relaxing next week. I'm getting some breakage from neglect for 4 days and I need to start fresh for my next stretch
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I'm about ready too. I haven't combed in 4 days just been wearing these two braids. I'm trying to plan my how to....detangling my roots sectioning off and such...what day are you tu?
 
Ladies... Ladies... I have still not relaxed my head! I will be 30 weeks post on Saturday and not that I am transitioning. I am just too damn lazy. Been doing a lot lately. I do want to relax, but my hair hasn't really been giving me any trouble. We will see what the weekend brings.
 
SunySydeofLyfe said:
I'm about ready too. I haven't combed in 4 days just been wearing these two braids. I'm trying to plan my how to....detangling my roots sectioning off and such...what day are you tu?
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Hey buddies I touched up today at 15 weeks got my DC on, sitting in the car waiting to pick up dd. I hope i retained even a little length. Going out of town with dh tonight hope to get some good hair pictures to share.

How y'all doing??
 
divachyk said:
Week 11 starts now. Week 10 was so-so. If week 11 doesn't go good with less breakage than what I got in 10, I'll be relaxing during week 12.

Luprisi baddison sunnieb, Luprisi, DominicanBrazilian82, Nix08, Cherry89, Jobwright, pre_medicalrulz
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divachyk...Wow - sorry you are having more than normal breakage. Perhaps the change in the weather is causing more dryness than before??? Assess your hair during week 11, and if you need to relax, then have at it!! LOL!!:grin:
 
This is starting week 12 for me. I have adjusted my regimen for the cold weather and the longer stretch and so far so good. I plan to relax in week 17 (December 20) unless things begin to change.
 
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