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Loving – How is it going buddy? I just relaxed yesterday. Apparently my last relaxer didn’t take well, I went off brand and used Proclaim Argan Oil – It Sucked :lol: - I fixed my hair with good old fashioned Silk Elements – I have been having a hard time with moisture and shedding lately…

What do you ladies use as a moisturizer, it seems almost like my hair doesn’t take anything I use, I think I do need to co-wash more, but I really am perplexed as to how to style after I do it…
 
KhandiB How do you style now? You could cowash at night and let it air dry and before bed do bantu knots or pin curls and have a nice style in the AM.....
 
KhandiB I'm doing well. 2.5 weeks post T/U.

My hair doesn't like a lot of manipulation so I don't co-wash at all. I use Mizani moisturizers nightly. I have the Rose H20 Conditioning and the Butter Rich. I use the first one my hand grabs at night. When I am at week 6 onwards, I use these moisturizers along with the Mizani H20 Intense Night-Time Treatment. The intense trreatment is for breakage.
 
Nix08 – Yeah, I guess I could try that. Thanks!
Loving – Im a shedder, Im not one of those people who cant manipulate, if I do that (which I do sometimes when Im wearing a braidout) I freak myself out because the shedding looks so bad :lol:
 
Hey buddies!, hope all is well. I'm still bunning 99% of the time. I used some Vo5 Tea Therapy Blackberries the other night and my hair loved it, it smelled really therapeutic and lovely. I only got it because they were out of milk moisture, but I love it and will def it add it to my fav list. I also brought some Grapeseed oil, which im sealing with now. So with using the Aussie 3 Min, Vo5, Grapeseed, olive oil, Sulfur mix scalp massages and bunning.. My hair is loving it! I just massaged and bunned my hair a few minutes ago and I can tell I gain some length since my last relaxer, not a lot.. but Def noticeable.
I'm also keeping up with my Spring Valley HSN W/Biotin and Vibrant health green drinks.
 
Cattypus1 said:
Less than 24 hours...you got this, girl! Can't wait to see your pretty!
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She just rinsed the relaxer out, we decided to leave more texture on my middle front area to help strengthen it so it can grow and retain like the rest if my hair. She did the mid-relaxer protein treatment so I'm excited to see how implementing this into my relaxer regimen improves my hair.
Cattypus1
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KiWiStyle said:
She just rinsed the relaxer out, we decided to leave more texture on my middle front area to help strengthen it so it can grow and retain like the rest if my hair. She did the mid-relaxer protein treatment so I'm excited to see how implementing this into my relaxer regimen improves my hair.
Cattypus1
shortdub78
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I had high hopes for this relaxer but I shouldn't have expected much seeing that I did a length check one month ago. I don't have anything to reveal, lol...so my profile picture (taken 12/27//22) is pretty much what my hair looks like today. If these expensive vitamins don't show much of a difference by my next relaxer I'll be kicking them to the curve. I'm going to try one last thing to get a boost in growth and that's exercise, I should be doing it anyway ;-). Back to extreme protective styling, moisture, moisture! My exercise regimen will start February 1st. The clock starts now until I'm 12 weeks post.

Cattypus1
shortdub78
xu93texas

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KiWiStyle said:
I had high hopes for this relaxer but I shouldn't have expected much seeing that I did a length check one month ago. I don't have anything to reveal, lol...so my profile picture (taken 12/2//22) is pretty much what my hair looks like today. If these expensive vitamins don't show much of a difference by my next relaxer I'll be kicking them to the curve. I'm going to try one last thing to get a boost in growth and that's exercise, I should be doing it anyway ;-). Back to extreme protective styling, moisture, moisture! My exercise regimen will start February 1st. The clock starts now until I'm 12 weeks post.

Cattypus1
shortdub78
xu93texas

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i bet you have gained thickness. that usually comes first for me. my hair gets fuller, then i see length. i know there is progress going on for you!
 
KiWiStyle said:
She just rinsed the relaxer out, we decided to leave more texture on my middle front area to help strengthen it so it can grow and retain like the rest if my hair. She did the mid-relaxer protein treatment so I'm excited to see how implementing this into my relaxer regimen improves my hair.
Cattypus1
shortdub78
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wow! i am glad she was able to determine how to process what sections of your hair. normally, they just apply, process the whole head at the same time and keep it moving. i am glad she used the mid step.

how does you hair feel?
 
KiWiStyle said:
I had high hopes for this relaxer but I shouldn't have expected much seeing that I did a length check one month ago. I don't have anything to reveal, lol...so my profile picture (taken 12/2//22) is pretty much what my hair looks like today. If these expensive vitamins don't show much of a difference by my next relaxer I'll be kicking them to the curve. I'm going to try one last thing to get a boost in growth and that's exercise, I should be doing it anyway ;-). Back to extreme protective styling, moisture, moisture! My exercise regimen will start February 1st. The clock starts now until I'm 12 weeks post.

Cattypus1
shortdub78
xu93texas

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There is always progress...work that pretty, girl! I'm really glad you and your stylist had that CTJ-moment. She is partnering with you on your hair-class act! I'm with shortdub78, how does it feel?
 
Cattypus1 said:
There is always progress...work that pretty, girl! I'm really glad you and your stylist had that CTJ-moment. She is partnering with you on your hair-class act! I'm with shortdub78, how does it feel?
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Cattypus1
shortdub78

I don't know how to do the Multi-quote reply, lol!
Yes, she is really good at her job and is open to learning new things. She tried to tell me that the relaxer doesn't break down the proteins in the hair but I wasn't having it, lol. She says she has some researching to do so I'm going to lend her my science of black hair book. Annywaay..my hair felt a little dry after the DC so I probably won't pay for that service again BUT, it does feel really soft after the flat iron and she commented on it's natural shine. I also had her dust my ends which she was happy to do and did just that. The protein mid-step didn't make my hair feel any different but I'll know for sure after my first post relaxer wash and air dry. I can't wait to do a steam DC!

I really loved how she told me exactly which areas she would start and end with and asked if I was ok with it. My front area is pretty much texlaxed until it gains strength and length and if I can successfully manage this small patch, I'm considering transitioning to texlaxed.

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KiWiStyle,

I'm sure your hair looks good. Did you post pics? I'll be right there with you exercising as well. I have a lot of hair to grow on my head. I can't wait until next week to relax.

P.S. Hi! shortdub78 and Cattypus1 . It's good to be back in this thread. :grin:
 
xu93texas said:
KiWiStyle,

I'm sure your hair looks good. Did you post pics? I'll be right there with you exercising as well. I have a lot of hair to grow on my head. I can't wait until next week to relax.

P.S. Hi! shortdub78 and Cattypus1 . It's good to be back in this thread. :grin:
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Hey lady! welcome back!

KiWiStyle said:
Cattypus1
shortdub78

I don't know how to do the Multi-quote reply, lol!
Yes, she is really good at her job and is open to learning new things. She tried to tell me that the relaxer doesn't break down the proteins in the hair but I wasn't having it, lol. She says she has some researching to do so I'm going to lend her my science of black hair book. Annywaay..my hair felt a little dry after the DC so I probably won't pay for that service again BUT, it does feel really soft after the flat iron and she commented on it's natural shine. I also had her dust my ends which she was happy to do and did just that. The protein mid-step didn't make my hair feel any different but I'll know for sure after my first post relaxer wash and air dry. I can't wait to do a steam DC!

I really loved how she told me exactly which areas she would start and end with and asked if I was ok with it. My front area is pretty much texlaxed until it gains strength and length and if I can successfully manage this small patch, I'm considering transitioning to texlaxed.

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that is really great to find someone in IL that was willing to listen to a client. i have had a few good ones myself. i may track one day one of these days. and about the protein thing, when my hair was in crazy protein overload, relaxing it helped to break down that for me, along with changing what products i used. it seems a lot of people on YT are transitioning to texlaxed. my hair would appear to be super thick if i did that, but i don't know if could manage. i mean my hair was pretty much texlaxed during the summer, that's why i switched to no-lye.
 
I'm one week post today.
I relax every 12 weeks.(I only made it to ten this last relaxer)
I'm trying to make apl by summer, I'm currently a little above sl.
 
I decided last night that Im going to try and stretch to right before my birthday in April.

4/15/13 will be 12 weeks... :pray:

Imma TRY :lol:
 
KhandiB said:
I decided last night that Im going to try and stretch to right before my birthday in April.

4/15/13 will be 12 weeks... :pray:

Imma TRY :lol:
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12 weeks is a good stretch...not too soon and not too long. Good luck

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Hey Buddies mschristine hnntrr klsjackson GhanaGirl
(and any one else who has any advice)

I was contempleting extending my stretch to 16 weeks instead of 12. But since this will be my first time self relaxing, I don't think I need to deal with too much newgrowth, yet. I think that 12 week NG should be enough for me to see the difference and guard against overlapping. What do you all think?

Plus, if I extended this until 16 weeks (or13, 14, 15) that means I will not be able to relax before vacation (end of May). I so don't want to go on vacation looking like a Banche.:nono:
 
Mande30 said:
Hey Buddies mschristine hnntrr klsjackson GhanaGirl
(and any one else who has any advice)

I was contempleting extending my stretch to 16 weeks instead of 12. But since this will be my first time self relaxing, I don't think I need to deal with too much newgrowth, yet. I think that 12 week NG should be enough for me to see the difference and guard against overlapping. What do you all think?

Plus, if I extended this until 16 weeks (or13, 14, 15) that means I will not be able to relax before vacation (end of May). I so don't want to go on vacation looking like a Banche.:nono:
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I think maybe see where u are at 12 weeks. If you are more than an inch if say go for it. Its hard to see anything smaller than that and you dont wanna tisk overlapping especially in the hard to see places.
 
Mande30 said:
Hey Buddies mschristine hnntrr klsjackson GhanaGirl
(and any one else who has any advice)

I was contempleting extending my stretch to 16 weeks instead of 12. But since this will be my first time self relaxing, I don't think I need to deal with too much newgrowth, yet. I think that 12 week NG should be enough for me to see the difference and guard against overlapping. What do you all think?

Plus, if I extended this until 16 weeks (or13, 14, 15) that means I will not be able to relax before vacation (end of May). I so don't want to go on vacation looking like a Banche.:nono:
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I agree with hnntrr..see where you are at 12 and then go from there.
 
Mande30 said:
Hey Buddies @mschristine @hnntrr @klsjackson @GhanaGirl
(and any one else who has any advice)

I was contempleting extending my stretch to 16 weeks instead of 12. But since this will be my first time self relaxing, I don't think I need to deal with too much newgrowth, yet. I think that 12 week NG should be enough for me to see the difference and guard against overlapping. What do you all think?

Plus, if I extended this until 16 weeks (or13, 14, 15) that means I will not be able to relax before vacation (end of May). I so don't want to go on vacation looking like a Banche.:nono:
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Mande30: I agree with the other buddies. Wait until your 12 weeks and then decide. If you are like me, my new growth sneaks up on me. I'm at the one month mark today (well technically tomorrow) and I can tell a difference in my hair today from earlier this week. So just take it week by week and see how it goes. I definitely don't recommend that anyone relaxes sooner than 8 weeks and for me anything longer than 12 means trouble, i.e. breakage.
 
Cherry89 - I missed your update! You know I'm right there with you in bunning. I'm really loving my hair being tucked away and protected. I plan to bun this weekend too. I've also finally gotten back on track with taking my vitamins everyday.

Nix08
baddison
divachyk

How's the rest of Team 18 weeks doing? We are about to enter our 6th week, so hopefully all is still going smooth.

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I'm doing well:yep: I've stopped bunning myself...I don't think it's good for my fine strands:nono. Either way claw and butterfly clips for updo's have been my go to style and I'm SOOO happy! These are the styles I did until my hair got long enough to bun:perplexed: Still feeling good about this stretch:yep: I normally am ready to bring out AORM for cowashing but I don't need it yet....
 
I'm currently air drying using the scarf method.
The shedding and breakage has basically gone bye, bye. I think the shedding was my hair's voice telling me that they really appreciate me trying to make them big and strong by stretching my relaxer but if I don't give them their creamy crack fix, there won't be any hair left to grow and thicken. I think 11-12 is my magic number but I will most likely never relax prior to 12 weeks.

My hair is air drying beautifully, smooth with nice healthy looking ends, I'm in a happy hair place right now :-).
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xu93texas
Cattypus1
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KiWiStyle said:
I'm currently air drying using the scarf method.
The shedding and breakage has basically gone bye, bye. I think the shedding was my hair's voice telling me that they really appreciate me trying to make them big and strong by stretching my relaxer but if I don't give them their creamy crack fix, there won't be any hair left to grow and thicken. I think 11-12 is my magic number but I will most likely never relax prior to 12 weeks.

My hair is air drying beautifully, smooth with nice healthy looking ends, I'm in a happy hair place right now :-).

xu93texas
Cattypus1
shortdub78

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Very nice smooth air-dry! Get yo pretty on, girl!
 
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