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2013 Relaxed Hair Buddy Thread

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KiWiStyle said:
Great results! Do you self or salon relax!! Are you in the SL or APL challenge?

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I go to the salon for relaxers..I don't trust myself with chemicals lol

I'm in the apl challenge. I figured I would give me more insight and extra motivation.
 
sunnieb said:
divachyk do you workout in the morning or afternoon? I switched back to afternoon workouts and it's been easier keeping my hair in check. I do cowash at least twice a week and dc once a week, so I'm constantly rinsing out the sweat.

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sunnieb, I workout in the afternoon but I don't cowash throughout the week. I just don't have the time or energy. I might make time though and find the energy since I'm increasing the intensity of my workouts.
 
KiWiStyle said:
We really haven't had a schedule, just pop in when ever you like to babble, update, ask/answer questions, basically just sharing. I only do length checks the day of relaxers and at challenge check-ins because I get anxious.

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I know exactly what you are saying. I find myself measuring my growth DAILY....I'm telling u......I'm trippin lol
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Altruisticoam said:
I go to the salon for relaxers..I don't trust myself with chemicals lol

I'm in the apl challenge. I figured I would give me more insight and extra motivation.
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I used to go to the salon. Then I self relaxed. My hair texture become so inconsistent and it caused breakage. I found a new hairdresserthat is finally doing it right. She listens to me and my needs. I'm happy and I trust her completely with my hair. So I'm back to the salon for touch ups :)
 
yoli184 said:
I used to go to the salon. Then I self relaxed. My hair texture become so inconsistent and it caused breakage. I found a new hairdresserthat is finally doing it right. She listens to me and my needs. I'm happy and I trust her completely with my hair. So I'm back to the salon for touch ups :)
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I'm an SR from way back...even before I had clue. I wouldn't even dream of letting a stylist do anything except cut it, and then I shampoo/condish, dry and flat-iron and have him cut it dry. It works for both of us, I don't have to pack a lunch to go to a salon and I get to see the results of the cut immediately and he gets a great tip for doing exactly as I asked.
 
Cattypus1 said:
I'm an SR from way back...even before I had clue. I wouldn't even dream of letting a stylist do anything except cut it, and then I shampoo/condish, dry and flat-iron and have him cut it dry. It works for both of us, I don't have to pack a lunch to go to a salon and I get to see the results of the cut immediately and he gets a great tip for doing exactly as I asked.
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Lol you r so right about that light lunch. Whenever I go to the salon for my relaxer I come armed with several snacks in my purse...sometimes I even bring a lunch bag lol
 
Babygrowth said:
Buddies @sckri23, @lovely_locks, and @londonfog where are y'all at? I hope everyones okay. I'm feeling a bit lonely! Lol! Today is a wash day for me so I will be back to update later...
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Babygrowth, @sckri23, @lovely_locks

Hey ladies!!!! I'm here, lololol!! Been missing in action for a couple of days but I washed with CON Kiwi & Citrus Ultra Moisturizing Shampoo on Friday night & DC'd with Queen Helene (mixed EVCO & Castor oil in it) for about 1 hour & wrapped. My hair felt really moisturized the next day when I combed out but I still M&S'd. Been wigging it out!!
 
KiWiStyle, shortdub78, Cattypus1, yoli184

Hi to all my old and new buddies! Kiwi is right, I'm relaxing this Friday and I'm excited. I have the shortest hair in the group so I'll be leaning heavily on you ladies for support to get me through the growing out phase of wearing a short, pixie cut. I haven't rocked a pixie cut in years. I'm going to wear wigs and eventually rock a weave every now and then to help me get back to SL by the end of 2013.

I know you ladies just relaxed, but when are you planning to relax again? Now that I'll be rocking a short cut, I can only go 10-11 weeks. So I'm thinking April 12 or April 19 for my touchup.
 
xu93texas said:
KiWiStyle, shortdub78, Cattypus1, yoli184

Hi to all my old and new buddies! Kiwi is right, I'm relaxing this Friday and I'm excited. I have the shortest hair in the group so I'll be leaning heavily on you ladies for support to get me through the growing out phase of wearing a short, pixie cut. I haven't rocked a pixie cut in years. I'm going to wear wigs and eventually rock a weave every now and then to help me get back to SL by the end of 2013.

I know you ladies just relaxed, but when are you planning to relax again? Now that I'll be rocking a short cut, I can only go 10-11 weeks. So I'm thinking April 12 or April 19 for my touchup.
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the famous pixie! i was a weekly heat user when i had a pixie. i would sleep pretty until it was wash time. also, small pretty clips were my friend. i would go for a wet look. when my hair was really short, i would use mouse or get and scrunch up my hair and my new growth would be coily) i wish i could find some pics around here. i think wigs will help you get through, and once you a few inches, you can get a sew-in!

i believe i will be relaxing in April, but i don't know the date yet. i was natural in 2010, but i grew my hair out from a bald fade if that helps or gives you some encouragement.
 
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xu93texas said:
KiWiStyle, shortdub78, Cattypus1, yoli184

Hi to all my old and new buddies! Kiwi is right, I'm relaxing this Friday and I'm excited. I have the shortest hair in the group so I'll be leaning heavily on you ladies for support to get me through the growing out phase of wearing a short, pixie cut. I haven't rocked a pixie cut in years. I'm going to wear wigs and eventually rock a weave every now and then to help me get back to SL by the end of 2013.

I know you ladies just relaxed, but when are you planning to relax again? Now that I'll be rocking a short cut, I can only go 10-11 weeks. So I'm thinking April 12 or April 19 for my touchup.
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Hey xu93texas,
Welcome to the group! Pixie, huh, cute. My counter says April 13th for me. Good luck with your relaxer...you self-relaxed?
 
xu93texas said:
KiWiStyle, shortdub78, Cattypus1, yoli184

Hi to all my old and new buddies! Kiwi is right, I'm relaxing this Friday and I'm excited. I have the shortest hair in the group so I'll be leaning heavily on you ladies for support to get me through the growing out phase of wearing a short, pixie cut. I haven't rocked a pixie cut in years. I'm going to wear wigs and eventually rock a weave every now and then to help me get back to SL by the end of 2013.

I know you ladies just relaxed, but when are you planning to relax again? Now that I'll be rocking a short cut, I can only go 10-11 weeks. So I'm thinking April 12 or April 19 for my touchup.
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Hey buddy xu93texas! I'm happy to see you posting here with us. Pixie cuts can be so cute and versatile. You can wear it straight, wet n wavy, even curly. Like shortdub said, you accessorize to glamour it up...so many possibilities.

I'm relaxing the week of April 14th because I'll be 12 weeks post on the 18th. We're all within a week of each other now so you should be fine.

Oh and I'm the next to the shortest length ;-).

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shortdub78,

Thanks for the encouragement. My hair is about 3 inches long stretched now. I plan to continue wearing wigs until June and then rock weaves for the second half of the year. I do plan to wash/DC/flat iron weekly up to 3-4 weeks post. Once my nape/sides start coiling up, I'll be rocking my wigs. I would love to see some pics if you can find some. Your hair is so lush, thick, and long now.

Cattypus1,

I'm not a SR. I don't do well with chemicals. I had a bad experience in the past and vowed I will never do my own relaxers again. :nono: Ok, so your TU is scheduled for 4/13. I think I'll be relaxing that week as well.
 
KiWiStyle said:
Hey buddy @xu93texas! I'm happy to see you posting here with us. Pixie cuts can be so cute and versatile. You can wear it straight, wet n wavy, even curly. Like shortdub said, you accessorize to glamour it up...so many possibilities.

I'm relaxing the week of April 14th because I'll be 12 weeks post on the 18th. We're all within a week of each other now so you should be fine.

Oh and I'm the next to the shortest length ;-).

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KiWiStyle,
Hey girl! Thanks for sticking with me all these months. So excited to be relaxing again. I do like the pixie cuts, just not the growing out phase. BTDT before and it's a pain. Thank goodness for wigs and weaves. :grin:
 
xu93texas said:
KiWiStyle,
Hey girl! Thanks for sticking with me all these months. So excited to be relaxing again. I do like the pixie cuts, just not the growing out phase. BTDT before and it's a pain. Thank goodness for wigs and weaves. :grin:
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I'm not letting you out of my sight ever again...come see me before you make any hair decisions, lol!

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Cattypus1 said:
I'm an SR from way back...even before I had clue. I wouldn't even dream of letting a stylist do anything except cut it, and then I shampoo/condish, dry and flat-iron and have him cut it dry. It works for both of us, I don't have to pack a lunch to go to a salon and I get to see the results of the cut immediately and he gets a great tip for doing exactly as I asked.
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Pack lunch...:lachen:
I remember those days.Dominicans salons are always packed. I like the new salon. They have a lot more staff, and my new hairdresser is awesome . I didnt have to wait and didnt even make an appointment. I was very happy. Oh...and most of all...she spoke English!:yep:
 
Altruisticoam said:
I go to the salon for relaxers..I don't trust myself with chemicals lol

I'm in the apl challenge. I figured I would give me more insight and extra motivation.
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I'm in the APL challenge and BSL challenge :yep:. But I should be grazing MBL by December if I grow at least 1/2 inch a month. I'm missing about 6 inches to MBL.
 
xu93texas said:
@KiWiStyle, @shortdub78, @Cattypus1, @yoli184

Hi to all my old and new buddies! Kiwi is right, I'm relaxing this Friday and I'm excited. I have the shortest hair in the group so I'll be leaning heavily on you ladies for support to get me through the growing out phase of wearing a short, pixie cut. I haven't rocked a pixie cut in years. I'm going to wear wigs and eventually rock a weave every now and then to help me get back to SL by the end of 2013.

I know you ladies just relaxed, but when are you planning to relax again? Now that I'll be rocking a short cut, I can only go 10-11 weeks. So I'm thinking April 12 or April 19 for my touchup.
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Hey buddy..welcome:yawn:
We have an exciting year ahead of us. I've had 2 major set backs...so its somewhat a new beginning for me.
I had a touch up on Jan 18, and will stretch for 10 weeks. My next touch up is on March 29.
HHG:yep:
 
For all my relaxer buddies. Since there are 6 of us, I will not...I REPEAT...I will not be typing all y'll names in my posts. So if you see me, assume I'm talking to our whole group unless I specify.

With that being said. I LOVE OUR BIG GROUP!!! So how soon do you typically notice NG post relaxer? I usually start noticing it around week 5-6 but my last stretch I swear I noticed it at 3 week, :-O.

Do you focus on protein or moisture immediately post relaxer? I normally focus my attention on protein but seeing as I asked my stylist to do a mid-relaxer protein treatment this time, I'm going hard on moisture right now.

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KiWiStyle, I don't think we're in the same group but....I can feel tiny bits of ng around week 4 but I can actually see it around weeks 5 or 6. It comes in really thick thereafter, say weeks 7+.
 
Ng progress 7-8 weeks post.

How are my buddies doin???

eta: freshly cowashed. no product.
 

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