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2013 Relaxed Hair Buddy Thread
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Nix08
Relaxed, 4B
Yes divachyk don't risk strands
I'll be 13 weeks on Wednesday! My main goal is 16 but hanging in there for 18 maybe
I noticed a lot of tangles this weekend so I did an overnight dc to soften my ng and patiently finger detangled. I now have a new rule for myself:
I must turn my body when rinsing my hair. So I let the water hit the back and top of my head. Then turn to the left to rinse that side and the same for the right. It works like a charm at keeping my hair fairly detangled
KhandiB
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I feel you divachyk - Im 8 weeks post now and this is the first time since I was pregnant that Im not crawling towards a relaxer (proud of me 
)! Im trying to wait until April 15th .. 4 more weeks!!!
BTW, how long do you keep a container of relaxer? I have a SE relaxer I used 2 months ago, hope I can use it, lol
Loving - How's it going buddy??
)! Im trying to wait until April 15th .. 4 more weeks!!!BTW, how long do you keep a container of relaxer? I have a SE relaxer I used 2 months ago, hope I can use it, lol
Loving - How's it going buddy??
baddison
natural for good
awww.... divachyk....sorry for your troubles. But YOU are the only one who can determine when its time to end your stretch - otherwise, if there's too much damage, then all the work is in vain. Do what you gotta do to protect your strands, girl!! And thanks for sticking with "Team 18Weeks" for as long as you could. This weekend, we are 13weeks in!!! Be proud ladies - be VERY proud. About 4/5 more weeks to go, and we will be able to claim our victory!!! divachyk - Don't forget the pics....LOL!!
I feel you divachyk - Im 8 weeks post now and this is the first time since I was pregnant that Im not crawling towards a relaxer (proud of me
BTW, how long do you keep a container of relaxer? I have a SE relaxer I used 2 months ago, hope I can use it, lol
Loving - How's it going buddy??
2 months is not a problem at all. I only relax 3 times per year, so my tub lasts the whole entire year....waaaayyyyy more that just 2 months. You'll be fine KhandiB
Nix08
Relaxed, 4B
Congrats on the pregnancy KhandiB
I know I can go 18 weeks now but now I'm deciding if I should...My real goal is 16 weeks so do I go the 16 and be good or go 18 then 16 from then on...decisions, decisions. It's amazing how this stretch has been so easy! Coconut milk has been the business I must say
I know I can go 18 weeks now but now I'm deciding if I should...My real goal is 16 weeks so do I go the 16 and be good or go 18 then 16 from then on...decisions, decisions. It's amazing how this stretch has been so easy! Coconut milk has been the business I must say
Loving
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KhandiB congrats on your pregnancy! Hope you have a safe delivery when that time comes!
I got my TU on Saturday...I stretched for 10 weeks this time. I thought I did well with the stretch but guess what....I got some burns!
Right across in middle of my head. My hair grows thicker in that spot and I didn't detangle before so I have learnt my lessons!
- no more stretching past 9 weeks
- detangle before T/U
- go back to Sensitive Scalp Mizani
On a positive note, I got some good growth. However my stylist did a bit of dusting so I am not at BSL yet. I should be there by July though.
I got my TU on Saturday...I stretched for 10 weeks this time. I thought I did well with the stretch but guess what....I got some burns!
Right across in middle of my head. My hair grows thicker in that spot and I didn't detangle before so I have learnt my lessons!- no more stretching past 9 weeks
- detangle before T/U
- go back to Sensitive Scalp Mizani
On a positive note, I got some good growth. However my stylist did a bit of dusting so I am not at BSL yet. I should be there by July though.
divachyk
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I normally relax somewhere between 8-10-12 weeks anyway so I planned to end my stretch as normal. I was never considering 16-18 weeks. Pssh! I ain't got time for that! I know from experience that stretching is not my skill and I no longer try. I've been dealing with some medical issues and think my tangles came from neglect. I've been worrying about getting well, not hair. Now that I'm getting better, I'm back on the grind but will still end my stretch as planned. @baddison, @Nix08, @sunnieb Loving
@KhandiB, congrats!!!
@KhandiB, congrats!!!
Britt
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This is a cute hairstyle!
Babygrowth
Well-Known Member
This is cute! I'm gonna try it although my hair longer than a pixie I forgot how much I love rodded look!
xu93texas
Well-Known Member
Thanks lady! That is cute.
I'm going to be going to a new stylist and I need a better cut. My old stylist didn't cut my hair right plus my hair was underprocessed. On a positive note, I have about 1.25 inches of ng at 6 weeks post relaxer. I want another inch over the next 6 weeks.
KiWiStyle
Realtor & Foodie
I'm glad you decided to fire your stylist...no sense in sticking with her and she can't cut or relax, smh. Did you say 1.25"?!?!?! That's awesome, are you using any growth aids?? Spill the beans lady!
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xu93texas
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Yes, I'm using growth aids. I use my sulfur oil mixture at night. I also grease my scalp in tthe morning wIth peppermint pomade mixed with MN before putting on my wigs. I haven't used heat since relaxing. Hubby has also making me a green smoothie every morning. I think he misses my hair just as much as I do
KiWiStyle
Realtor & Foodie
Yes, I'm using growth aids. I use my sulfur oil mixture at night. I also grease my scalp in tthe morning wIth peppermint pomade mixed with MN before putting on my wigs. I haven't used heat since relaxing. Hubby has also making me a green smoothie every morning. I think he misses my hair just as much as I do
I'm happy for you and all but this just made me mad, lol! I told you a while ago that I thought your hair grew really fast, you'll be SL in no time! I've been using sulfur oil mix every day for about 3 weeks now and I've been making green smoothies almost every day since 12/28/12. I feel like my hair is so much thicker though so maybe the length is tightly coiled in there some where, lol!
Our men really love the long hair even if they aren't verbal about it ;-).
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Babygrowth
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xu93texas
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Girl, please don't be mad I'd be APL now if I hadn't cut it. That's what I'm upset about. Oh we'll, live and learn.
I'm sure your hair is growing nicely. I read somewhere that you gain thickness first before length. Don't stop what you're doing. You'll be at BSL this year!
Hubby can't wait for me to get my install. I'm just waiting for my hair to get to an even length all over so I can get it. I have some Indique salon relaxed hair that I can't wait to rock. I hope you're right about getting back to SL soon. Patience and consistency is the key.
I'd be APL now if I hadn't cut it. That's what I'm upset about. Oh we'll, live and learn. I'm sure your hair is growing nicely. I read somewhere that you gain thickness first before length. Don't stop what you're doing. You'll be at BSL this year!
Hubby can't wait for me to get my install. I'm just waiting for my hair to get to an even length all over so I can get it. I have some Indique salon relaxed hair that I can't wait to rock. I hope you're right about getting back to SL soon. Patience and consistency is the key.
xu93texas
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I drink a green smoothie for breakfast to help with weight loss. It's a great way for me to get my fruits and veggies. I think that it also has contributed to some of my growth. I use an egg white protein powder, ground flax seed, a collagen powder, a super green food powder, Silk milk or Bolthouse green goodness, and some strawberries to sweeten it.
KiWiStyle
Realtor & Foodie
A smoothie is a mix of fruits and veggies and whatever else one may choose to add and blend it into a delicious smoothie!!
My smoothie this morning consisted of fresh /organic ingredients:
Coconut Water
Strawberries
1 banana
1/2 green apple
2 clementines
Cucumber
Celery
Kale
Italian Parsley
Romain lettuce
Baby spinach
Carrots
Maca Root Powder
All the beautiful colors goes In:
Green pours out:
Seriously, DH gets more upset if I don't give him his smoothies more so than when I don't give him cookies ;-).
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Babygrowth
Well-Known Member
I need a vitamix! That mix looks and sounds delish! It seems easy too! Probably tastier than these store bought ones although I love me some Naked Green machine!!!
xu93texas
Well-Known Member
Your smoothie looks really good. I used to use fresh kale, spinach, berries and bananas. However, I got really lazy and I wasted a lot of money on fresh produce. Hubby and I use Garden of Life Perfect Food Super Green formula and we've been consistent and seeing results.
We also take chlorella and so far so good. Ladies, check out the chlorella thread. It's full of information.
KiWiStyle
Realtor & Foodie
It's so very easy and if I pree wash and store everything it would be even more easy. I love it over the Naked Green Machine but my DD drinks that ALL the time.
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KiWiStyle
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Yeah that would be a problem for me too. I usually use them all before they go bad and when the bananas get really ripe, peel and freeze them.
I've seen the chlorella thread but never read it...I'm on my way over there now. Thanks!
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Babygrowth
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I have this problem too! That's why I try to buy organic frozen fruits and vegetables or regular frozen ones when I can find a good selection in regular stores. I'm going to go look at chlorella and this garden of life stuff. I need to get my SO on board with taking care of himself now so he won't have to play catch up later!
ETA: I forgot to mention that I'm super lazy! So taking something like chlorella and the GOL super food and mixing it in my green goodness or green machine is much more up my alley! Lol! And SO likes those so maybe I can do it that way...
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