2013 Relaxed Hair Buddy Thread

[KiWiStyle]

I decided to add Roux PC to my DC, Joico MRB and spray Aphogee Keratin & Green Tea Restructurizer in with my leave-in. I don't know if my ends are breaking due to protein so I decided not to do the 2-minute pre-relaxer so I decided on a light protein leave-in to be safe.

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[Cattypus1]

KiWiStyle and shortdub

I'm channelling you, Kiwi!

 

[KiWiStyle]

KiWiStyle and shortdub

I'm channelling you, Kiwi!

LOL, your braid looks fabulous!!!

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[TheNDofUO]

TheVioletVee Did you get a hair buddy? I'm 8 weeks post and plannig to go 16 weeks and relax about mid-March. That good?

 

[TheVioletVee]

TheNDofUO I did end up getting one, but I wouldn't mind being yours too.

The only thing is: I've decided to stretch longer than originally planned, I really want to see how long I can go. But I'd still support you when/if you decide to relax.

 

[TheNDofUO]

Okay TheVioletVee I did the buddy system last year but my buddy stopped posting. Who's your buddy? So I know everyone in the group.

 

[TheVioletVee]

TheNDofUO her username is Jobwright. I haven't asked her if she would mind having another buddy, though. We've mainly been communicating through private messages.

 

[Jobwright]

TheNDofUO. Come in in! I am with @TheVioletVee trying to see how long I can stretch but I will, we will support you!

SL 2013, APL 2013, BSL 2013, Challenge for our Children 2013

 

[Altruisticoam]

Hey ladies I just found this thread. I would like a buddy

I'm currently 9 weeks post and my relaxer is next Friday.

I'm fairly new to hair care...been here since April and my longest stretch is 10 weeks. I usually go 8 weeks but as I learn more it's getting easier for me to stretch without damage. Now I just need to figure out how to minimize tangles after washing past 8 weeks

 

[Jobwright]

What do you use to wash and condition your hair? Do you use a DC?

 

[Altruisticoam]

What do you use to wash and condition your hair? Do you use a DC?

Currently I wash with cream of nature detangling conditioning shampoo and condition with the following conditioners depending on the situation apogee 2 min reconstructor, ion keratin smoothing conditioner and the deep conditioner I've been using Proclaims argan oil intense hydrating masque.

Still trying to get a feel of what works for me

 

[KiWiStyle]

I rinsed out my DC and I can honestly say I don't ever remember my hair feeling this soft, NG and all. I mixed Joico MRB, EVOO and Roux PC and deep conditioned with heat for 20 minutes and w/o heat for hooours!! It was so soft I started thinking maybe it was moisture overload. I sprayed the Aphogee Keratin & Green Tea, topped that with Darcy's Botanicals Daily leave in and now I'm air drying using the scarf method. Im glad this was my last post relaxer wash, Thursday can't get here fast enough!!

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[Cattypus1]

I rinsed out my DC and I can honestly say I don't ever remember my hair feeling this soft, NG and all. I mixed Joico MRB, EVOO and Roux PC and deep conditioned with heat for 20 minutes and w/o heat for hooours!! It was so soft I started thinking maybe it was moisture overload. I sprayed the Aphogee Keratin & Green Tea, topped that with Darcy's Botanicals Daily leave in and now I'm air drying using the scarf method. Im glad this was my last post relaxer wash, Thursday can't get here fast enough!!

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You know I know the feeling-LOL. Just finished my nightly massage with my Baby Bee oil and I'm ponytailed with my inside out bonnet. Your touch-up is going to be great!

 

[KiWiStyle]

You know I know the feeling-LOL. Just finished my nightly massage with my Baby Bee oil and I'm ponytailed with my inside out bonnet. Your touch-up is going to be great!

How do you like the Baby Bee oil? I've read a lot a out it and now it's time to google.

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[Evolving78]

^^^ i can't wait to see your results.

 

[Mande30]

Ok, so I texted my stylist and waiting in a reply. This is what I said:

Good morning Lady,
As you already know, I'll be in for my relaxer on Thursday and I cannot wait because I'm tired of Detangling it. Anyway, there will be a slight shift in how I want my relaxer applied. I would start self-relaxing but I'm terrified so I'm going to ask you to change a few things.

Anyway, just three changes and you can feel free to call me to discuss it if you want. When you apply my relaxer, I want you to do my front hairline just before you are ready to rinse my hair. Apply, smooth, rinse immediately. The reason is because I'm not getting much growth retention in the area, it's in worst shape than my nape was but I think we can fix it.

Next, don't hate me. I want to do the protein mid-relaxer step. You've been doing the moisture conditioner after you rinse the relaxer out, I want to see how my hair's overall strength/health improves with this in 2013. I have the mild protein conditioner I want to use and will bring it with me. I also want to do a moisturizing deep conditioning treatment after the shampoo.

I know this isn't how you do things but I will take full responsibility for any negative effects of using the protein instead...there won't be any

KiWiStyle
I really like this. I thought about doing it but I would pretty much have to ask my stylist to change EVERYTHING that she does. I don't think that would go to well. But I am happy that your stylist has agreed to do the things that you requested.

 

[KiWiStyle]

KiWiStyle
I really like this. I thought about doing it but I would pretty much have to ask my stylist to change EVERYTHING that she does. I don't think that would go to well. But I am happy that your stylist has agreed to do the things that you requested.

Yes, I am lucky that we have respect for each other. Try it and see, you may be pleasantly surprised . I feel like this, I have been compromising my hair's health by not speaking up all this time. I have the science to back up my reasons for wanting to do the protein and more importantly the beautiful relaxed heads here to show the proof behind the science. I was denying myself Lord knows how much length and thickness. If she gets upset be prepared to move on to another stylist because if she reluctantly does what you ask, she just might do something bad to your hair just because she can.

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[Loving]

^^^ My stylist and I have a similar respectful relationship too. I tell her what I want and she does whatever I ask. However, if I use a product that she feels is not right for my hair, she promptly tells me and explains why I shouldn't use it again.

 

[Cattypus1]

How do you like the Baby Bee oil? I've read a lot a out it and now it's time to google.

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I totally love the Baby Bee oil. It feels good, not greasy at all. Leaves my hair soft and touchable and doesn't weigh it down...here is the ingredient list (5 are in the list of ceramide containing oils). I don't know how accurate the list of ceramide-containing oils is because I have been trying to get clarification on which oils actually contain ceramides.

Burt's Bees Baby Bee Oil - 11 ingredients
Ingredients: prunus armeniaca (apricot) kernel oil, vitis vinifera (grape) seed oil, tritium vulgare (wheat) germ oil, fragrance, helianthus annus (sunflower) seed oil, rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary) leaf extract, tocopherol, glycine soja (soybean) oil, beta-carotene, canola oil, limonene

 

[Nix08]

Ok I'm only 5 weeks post but I'm feeling good about this stretch

 

[sunnieb]

Ok I'm only 5 weeks post but I'm feeling good about this stretch

Nix08

Great to hear buddy! We got this!

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[baddison]

Ok I'm only 5 weeks post but I'm feeling good about this stretch

Nix08 - right here with ya, buddy!! Good for you!!

 

[KiWiStyle]

I totally love the Baby Bee oil. It feels good, not greasy at all. Leaves my hair soft and touchable and doesn't weigh it down...here is the ingredient list (5 are in the list of ceramide containing oils). I don't know how accurate the list of ceramide-containing oils is because I have been trying to get clarification on which oils actually contain ceramides.

Burt's Bees Baby Bee Oil - 11 ingredients
Ingredients: prunus armeniaca (apricot) kernel oil, vitis vinifera (grape) seed oil, tritium vulgare (wheat) germ oil, fragrance, helianthus annus (sunflower) seed oil, rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary) leaf extract, tocopherol, glycine soja (soybean) oil, beta-carotene, canola oil, limonene

Oooh, I like the ingredients! Going to Whole Foods to check it out.

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[KiWiStyle]

Yes, I am lucky that we have respect for each other. Try it and see, you may be pleasantly surprised . I feel like this, I have been compromising my hair's health by not speaking up all this time. I have the science to back up my reasons for wanting to do the protein and more importantly the beautiful relaxed heads here to show the proof behind the science. I was denying myself Lord knows how much length and thickness. If she gets upset be prepared to move on to another stylist because if she reluctantly does what you ask, she just might do something bad to your hair just because she can.

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Why is the urge to scratch so bad the week up to your relaxer? I have to get through one more full day, sigh....

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[Cattypus1]

Why is the urge to itch so bad the week up to your relaxer? I have to get through one more full day, sigh....

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Because your scalp knows its coming...one more day, you can do it!

 

[sunnieb]

Because your scalp knows its coming...one more day, you can do it!

Ain't that the truth!

My scalp doesn't so much as tingle for months, then let it be my relaxer week....

 

[hnntrr]

8 weeks 8 weeks. WOO! Time is flying by.

 

[Brwnbeauti]

CafedeBelleza
Buddy how are you doing?
I'm shedding something TERRIBLE!
I ordered the alter ego garlic treatment and I'm thinking about getting braids or twists to leave it be. But they are so EXPENSIVE here....

I'm holding up pretty good. Ive stopped attempting straight styles and it really works for me. Just washing, putting 4 plaits in, air drying and throwing a banana clip in is how I roll for the last few weeks. I just pray that no events come up where I need to be fancy because that would be a problem

 

[KiWiStyle]

Because your scalp knows its coming...one more day, you can do it!

I can do it, I CAN DO IT!

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[Jewell]

My next TU is 04/04/13 at around 5 months post. I might try n get to 6 mos, which would mean a TU on 05/04/13. I'm a self-relaxer and have been since 2004, except for the 2 times I went natural and BC'd since then. I had a virgin relaxer June 4, 2012 when I ended my natural journey. I will likely go natural again some day when I have the time and energy to devote to my natural hair, but I love being relaxed.