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naija24 said:
DominicanBrazilian82 no, I just suck at doing it hahaha. I wanted to do the whole head but oh well.

Doesn't matter now. I got a fresh touch up last night and I"m so pleased! Zero burns. It's crazy! She's officially my go to stylist now. Also, because my roots are straight, I can go back to really not using any heat.

I wish my sides would catch up with my nape though. I have 3 inches to SL in the back and 2 inches on the sides to be NL. I think I'd look more...reasonable by October.
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Good! I'm glad it all worked out Mama. Pay close attention to her technique so when you have to relax yourself, you can somewhat mimic what she does. Lets see some pics!!!
 
Cattypus1 said:
I looked into box braids using my own hair...NOT...I discovered some serious breakage at my nape which is usually a pretty stable area for me--not cool. I do have some advise for those considering a straw set...never, never, NEVER do it if your hair is not even because of breakage or whatever...the ends knotted something fierce in the places where my hair is uneven. I had to resort to the shears is some places.
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how much did you have to cut?
 
Mande30 mschristine

How are you ladies doing? Since my summer schedule is more relaxed, I have decided to wash 2x per week instead of 1x. I will wash every 3 days. Yesterday was a wash day and I was really pleased with my results. My hair has come a really long way! Although I need a corrective relaxer, I am feeling really positive and confident about my hair journey. I am nervous about the corrective relaxer, but I know that it needs to be done. I will be 6 weeks post next week and plan to do it then. I did a major trim a few weeks ago and I don't plan to do another one until December.
 
klsjackson said:
@Mande30 @mschristine

How are you ladies doing? Since my summer schedule is more relaxed, I have decided to wash 2x per week instead of 1x. I will wash every 3 days. Yesterday was a wash day and I was really pleased with my results. My hair has come a really long way! Although I need a corrective relaxer, I am feeling really positive and confident about my hair journey. I am nervous about the corrective relaxer, but I know that it needs to be done. I will be 6 weeks post next week and plan to do it then. I did a major trim a few weeks ago and I don't plan to do another one until December.
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klsjackson

Hey buddy! I'm doing just fine. I will be even better when Friday comes :yep:.

What are you shampooing with? Is one of the washes a cowash? I need another cowash conditioner. They up and changed Tresemme's ingredients. My hair does not like it. It is soooooo hard to find a cowashing conditioner that does not include Disodium EDTA and DHDM Hydanation. I even had to give up my beloved S Curl because of these additions. Pretty soon I will have to concoct my own stuff......

Keep us posted on your corrective. I need to know your procedure and results. I may try it again.
 
Mande30 said:
@klsjackson

Hey buddy! I'm doing just fine. I will be even better when Friday comes :yep:.

What are you shampooing with? Is one of the washes a cowash? I need another cowash conditioner. They up and changed Tresemme's ingredients. My hair does not like it. It is soooooo hard to find a cowashing conditioner that does not include Disodium EDTA and DHDM Hydanation. I even had to give up my beloved S Curl because of these additions. Pretty soon I will have to concoct my own stuff......

Keep us posted on your corrective. I need to know your procedure and results. I may try it again.
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My hair hates cowashes, or either I haven't perfected them yet. No, each day is a full wash day. For some reason this helps with my hair growth. I did this years ago and at the beginning of my hair journey as well, and noticed a faster growth rate.

I use a sulfate free shampoo (KeraCare Hydrating Detangling) once a week, when I don't pre poo. The next wash I use Proclaim Argan Oil Shampoo. It feels really nice and has sulfates. I have to be sure my scalp is clean after a pre poo, otherwise I will have buildup. I have learned to keep my regimen simple.
 
Mande30:

I decided to go to a professional for my corrective relaxer. She is one of my former hair stylists that I trust. I just made my appointment for next Wednesday. I will let you know how it turns out. Keep your fingers crossed for me!! She's not scissor happy, but I know she will want to give me a trim.
 
KiWiStyle said:
Oh, no! Cattypus1 How much did you have to cut?? My husband asked if I could just have my own hair braided...I was like, boy I'd look like a bald headed fool, lol!

I recently discovered a small area above my nape that has been splitting like crazy, I'm talking more than one split on some strands. The area appears to be under processed and had been for a while...I think my stylist misses it when she's trimming. I've been doing my own trims this year so when I noticed it, I went all over and trimmed my ends and strand by stranded cut splits from the breaking area using a 4X magnifying mirror. I was horrified! This is also contributing to my thin ends because its not as long as my nape or crown. I'm going to take another look at it when I straighten again at the end if the month to see how the splits are doing. Hopefully I had gotten most of them...I remember going cross eyed because I had been searching and destroying for soo long, I had to stop.

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I got all froggy last night and chelated and DC-ed last night and added a little protein to the mix. I decided after air drying that I would attempt box braids starting at the nape where I discovered just how bad it is. There are some long hairs but most of the area behind my ears at my nape is about an inch long. I got over the box braids and went old-school cornrows.

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I'm so over this 10-week post hair. I didn't lose a lot of hair with my snips but I can't afford to lose any and it made me mad. Anyway, shortdub78 has me back at the SD site for my fix. Just so wrong...LOL. :)
 
shortdub78 said:
how much did you have to cut?
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I had to snip several places and there was al least an inch involved in the knots. I just couldn't work them out with my fingers with conditioner. I was mad but I'm over it. Got cornrows in now and I'm keeping them until they're fuzzy.
 
DominicanBrazilian82 said:
Good! I'm glad it all worked out Mama. Pay close attention to her technique so when you have to relax yourself, you can somewhat mimic what she does. Lets see some pics!!!
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Here you go! I had to turn the camera to the mirror bc any other way failed to capture my length the way I see it everyday.

So am I really neck length at the nape?
 

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naija24 said:
Here you go! I had to turn the camera to the mirror bc any other way failed to capture my length the way I see it everyday.

So am I really neck length at the nape?
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Aww... You're such a cutie!!! I'm not really sure where NL starts... Might have to consult someone in the NL Thread. I'd say yes.
 
Cattypus1 said:
I had to snip several places and there was al least an inch involved in the knots. I just couldn't work them out with my fingers with conditioner. I was mad but I'm over it. Got cornrows in now and I'm keeping them until they're fuzzy.
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they look so good! you did a good job!
 
Cattypus1 said:
I got all froggy last night and chelated and DC-ed last night and added a little protein to the mix. I decided after air drying that I would attempt box braids starting at the nape where I discovered just how bad it is. There are some long hairs but most of the area behind my ears at my nape is about an inch long. I got over the box braids and went old-school cornrows.

I'm so over this 10-week post hair. I didn't lose a lot of hair with my snips but I can't afford to lose any and it made me mad. Anyway, shortdub78 has me back at the SD site for my fix. Just so wrong...LOL. :)
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You did a great job! I'm afraid of doing the cornrows going back...

SD, I knew you'd give it another try. It was just a matter if time, LOL! I'm sure you'll live it and it'll be worth the wait.

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Hello Everyone,

This may be a thread I need to follow. I been around off and on for a few years and this is my first post.

I have been able to manage my relaxer, but I have started doing ashtanga yoga 6 to 7 days a week. My hair is completely wet after class. So I have gone from washing 2 times a week to co-washing at least 4 times a week. I don't know how to manage any longer. My hair is mid back length and ends are starting to get damaged. I can't wear the protective styles I have been wearing the past few years, but I am constantly in my hair.

I am going to read thru this entire thread to see what I can find, but any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
 
EnExitStageLeft said:
.....KiWiStyle...Not very much slip huh? Yeah I'll pass on it. I need slip in my life :yep:.

So in the Chi Kiwi is getting her DC....Meanwhile in Georgia Enexit ain't did nothin' but detangled and applied her prepoo. I still need to Shampoo, Do my reconstructive treatment, and steam (DC).

*SIGH* I sure wish this struggle wasn't as real as it is......:(
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shortdub78 said:
they look so good! you did a good job!
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KiWiStyle said:
You did a great job! I'm afraid of doing the cornrows going back...

SD, I knew you'd give it another try. It was just a matter if time, LOL! I'm sure you'll live it and it'll be worth the wait.

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Okay...got my surf & swipe on...Silk Dream is on again...LOL. Lawd, please grant me the patience...:)
 
Cattypus1 said:
Okay...got my surf & swipe on...Silk Dream is on again...LOL. Lawd, please grant me the patience...:)
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It is totally worth it. It took a while to get my last order as well as it was just after the sale but when she ships I get it in 2 days.
 
Hyacinthe said:
@MissyB@Babygrowth@sckri23@Angelinhell@Kim0105 where y'all at?
I have 4 more weeks till my next tu and the ng is the truth but its been manageble. How are u guys doing?

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Hey buddy, I am right here at 5 weeks post tomorrow and so far so good. I am in the gym 5 days a week so l am cowashing just as many days and deep conditioning with my steamer 2 times per week. I am pushing my next touch up to November at 24 weeks (just in time for a retreat away with the hubby). I am planning on installing Havana twists for 3 weeks, take down 1 week, install 3 weeks and rinse and repeat until October. I am busy with studying full time, 2 little kids, husband, home and errands that my time at the gym seem to be the only me time I get these days.
 
ladybug68 said:
Hello Everyone,

This may be a thread I need to follow. I been around off and on for a few years and this is my first post.

I have been able to manage my relaxer, but I have started doing ashtanga yoga 6 to 7 days a week. My hair is completely wet after class. So I have gone from washing 2 times a week to co-washing at least 4 times a week. I don't know how to manage any longer. My hair is mid back length and ends are starting to get damaged. I can't wear the protective styles I have been wearing the past few years, but I am constantly in my hair.

I am going to read thru this entire thread to see what I can find, but any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
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do you bun? do you air dry?
 
EnExitStageLeft said:
Cattypus1 xu93texas Altruisticoam yoli184 shortdub78 @soonergirl SunySydeofLyfe

DC'ed and cowashed last night and my hair feels nice, but I'm quickly growing tired of this dang bun. I seen an old colleague of mine at the grocery store today and she complimented it, but this thing is just so :blah: to me.

Y'all feel that?...

Feels like a rollerset is about to happen :yep:.
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i know these satin rollers are pissin me off! i got those pillow rollers and the sponge rollers. well i should have just got a second pack of the sponge rollers, because the the pillow rollers are wack nation! now i gotta figure out how am i going to roll the back of my head. i wish i could take those pillow rollers back? can i? i got them from walmart. i don't want them. wasted my freakin money. i should have just set my hair on magnetic rollers and called it a day.
 
shortdub78

Yes ma'am you can. I bought some spiral rollers from their once didn't like them and took them back. It was a year or so ago, but things shouldn't have changed that much since then.
 
@EnExitStage!eft xu93texas KiWiStyle yoli184 Cattypus1, shortdub78, soonergirl SunySydeofLyfe

Hey ladies, today I'm officially 12 weeks post!! This is monumental for me...hair so thick it's a shame. I'm getting lots of compliments on the wig but I had to break down and schedule my relaxer for next Friday (13 weeks!!!) I can't wait to see the results....hopefully I didn't do more harm than good.

I will probably start prepping my hair for the relaxer sometime between now and Monday.

What are your weekend hair plans?
 
Altruisticoam said:
@EnExitStage!eft xu93texas KiWiStyle yoli184 Cattypus1, shortdub78, soonergirl SunySydeofLyfe

Hey ladies, today I'm officially 12 weeks post!! This is monumental for me...hair so thick it's a shame. I'm getting lots of compliments on the wig but I had to break down and schedule my relaxer for next Friday (13 weeks!!!) I can't wait to see the results....hopefully I didn't do more harm than good.

I will probably start prepping my hair for the relaxer sometime between now and Monday.

What are your weekend hair plans?
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Congratulations!!!

I want to dc and plait my hair.... my stocking cap wig is cute but it makes me real hair lazy. So we will see

Suny
 
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