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2013 Relaxed Hair Buddy Thread

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shortdub78 said:
you got a cute scarf, or wig? i got a short pixie wig that i pull out to make me feel jazzy.
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I can't make myself buy a wig. I had a bad hair experience at a very vulnerable moment in my life when I was very young and a wig put the icing on the cake for bad experiences. Whatever I do with it, it's gotta be my own hair.
 
EnExitStageLeft said:
shortdub78

I want to celie braid and wig so bad I dunno what to do. I just don't know how to find a good wig :perplexed.

Cattypus1

Chile I can't even cornroll :lachen:.
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I learned to cornrow when I was a teenager. I didn't have a teaspoon full of hair and I was willing to try anything. I came from a long line of folks who had no idea how to take care of hair. I had to teach myself. I even had this mirror designed to hang around my neck so that I could use the bathroom mirror and see the back of my head to part.
 
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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I have no weekend hair plans...I'm in cornrows, I'm 10+ weeks post and I'm not going anywhere. Gonna make some tea and vacuum my house and sit on the deck and finish my performance review for work.
 
Cattypus1 said:
I learned to cornrow when I was a teenager. I didn't have a teaspoon full of hair and I was willing to try anything. I came from a long line of folks who had no idea how to take care of hair. I had to teach myself. I even had this mirror designed to hang around my neck so that I could use the bathroom mirror and see the back of my head to part.
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That mirror sounds cool! My family didn't have a clue either and those who had long thick hair had thick strands. My sister is a stylist and never had a clue either...I had to fire her when I started my hhj.

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Kim0105 said:
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.
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wow thats a full schedule lol,you seem to have it under control though.
I had my hair in a cute twistout but I just did some cornrows in my hair was getting tired of the over manipulation and I didnt want to exercise for fear of sweating out my pretty curls:look:so they had to go cuz I gotta get the body right.
I hope by the end of July Im apl *fingers crossed*
let me know how the exercise regimen is going as well or probably we should holla at the fitness thread lol
 
Hyacinthe said:
wow thats a full schedule lol,you seem to have it under control though.
I had my hair in a cute twistout but I just did some cornrows in my hair was getting tired of the over manipulation and I didnt want to exercise for fear of sweating out my pretty curls:look:so they had to go cuz I gotta get the body right.
I hope by the end of July Im apl *fingers crossed*
let me know how the exercise regimen is going as well or probably we should holla at the fitness thread lol
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Hey Buddy, how long is your stretch? I'm thinking of going until November at 24 weeks. I should definitely be APL or past it then.
 
Kim0105 said:
Hey Buddy, how long is your stretch? I'm thinking of going until November at 24 weeks. I should definitely be APL or past it then.
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Ill be 17 weeks. It will be my longest stretch to date.
It Is my hair dream to make it to 24 weeks:)....one day.

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Hyacinthe said:
Ill be 17 weeks. It will be my longest stretch to date.
It Is my hair dream to make it to 24 weeks:)....one day.

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I'm hoping to hold out.....I am loving the gym. Noticing more energy and losing inches all around. Just gotta keep watching my intake and not snack on the kids snacks. Got my fruit and nuts this week. Working on getting my body in shape as I will have to get reconstructive surgery to repair a hernia site above my navel. Hoping to do surgery towards the end of the year.
 
Altruisticoam said:
Yeah it's so tempting to neglect the hair while under a full wig smh
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It is but I'm so inspired by the hair growth of wig wearers that I'm committing to being on my hair game.

Last night i mixed up a bunch of random stuff to use as a moisturizer and plan to wig it out for as long as my hair behaves. I need 3 inches for mbl and im getting it all!!!

Suny
 
Cattypus1 xu93texas Altruisticoam yoli184 shortdub78 EnExitStageLeft soonergirl SunySydeofLyfe
Hey buddies, I'm 10 weeks post today and I'm still doing great. I'm managing my NG moisture/protein balance and trying to curb the knots and tangles. Normally I would be preparing my mind for my pre-relaxer regimen by week 11 but I'm stretching a little longer this time.

Right now I have two inverted braids on either side of my head and though its neat and cute, I don't know if I should wear them outdoors, I'm confused. I've checked out box braids, interlock braids, tree braids, Senegalese twists, havana twists, etc. I decided I don't want to pay an arm and a leg for a six weeks install so I'm thinking of getting something that is both easy and quick to install and remove. I also need to find a good, cheap braider who knows its important to keep my edges in tact. On the other hand if i can find a really cute wig i can use it at the end of each stretch at a low price. DECISIONS, DECISIONS.

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KiWiStyle said:
Cattypus1 xu93texas Altruisticoam yoli184 shortdub78 EnExitStageLeft soonergirl SunySydeofLyfe
Hey buddies, I'm 10 weeks post today and I'm still doing great. I'm managing my NG moisture/protein balance and trying to curb the knots and tangles. Normally I would be preparing my mind for my pre-relaxer regimen by week 11 but I'm stretching a little longer this time.

Right now I have two inverted braids on either side of my head and though its neat and cute, I don't know if I should wear them outdoors, I'm confused. I've checked out box braids, interlock braids, tree braids, Senegalese twists, havana twists, etc. I decided I don't want to pay an arm and a leg for a six weeks install so I'm thinking of getting something that is both easy and quick to install and remove. I also need to find a good, cheap braider who knows its important to keep my edges in tact. On the other hand if i can find a really cute wig i can use it at the end of each stretch at a low price. DECISIONS, DECISIONS.

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My head was so jacked that I was considering and early exit from this stretch. I'm 11weeks post today and I'm in a battle royal with my entire head. I can seem to find a style which looks good, I'm a fuzzy H.A.M.! To top it off, i got caught in a torrential downpour...not that my head wasn't lookin crazy already. This craziness fuels my PJ-ism. I bought the Carol's Daughter Monoi sample kit today for $24 at Sephora, I'm under my heat cap with the mask right now. Gotta get my head together or I'm going to have to get all up in that jar of Linange!
 
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Cattypus1 said:
My head was so jacked that I was considering and early exit from this stretch. I'm 11weeks post today and I'm in a battle royal with my entire head. I can seem to find a style which looks good, I'm a fuzzy H.A.M.! To top it off, i got caught in a torrential downpour...not that my head wasn't lookin crazy already. This craziness fuels my PJ-ism. I bought the Carol's Daughter Monoi sample kit today for $24 at Sephora, I'm under my heat cap with the mask right now. Gotta get my head together or I'm going to have to get all up in that jar of Linange!
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I hope the CD work wonders to get your hair back right because I don't want you to end this stretch too early. I'm sure you look better than I did today. I washed, protein treated and steam DC yesterday...I thoroughly detangled and then braided. I went outside today looking a hot mess but I did not care. I went to a few beauty supplies looking at wigs but I don't think my sweaty scalp and edges can handle the stocking cap and wig. Wigs are now out of the equation.

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@Babygrowth, @Angelinhell, @Hyacinthe Kim0105

How are you all doing? I am soooooo late. I just relaxed today. I don't trust stylist in the city I live in so I had to wait until my friend was available. I guess I'll go back and count the weeks to see how long this stretch lasted. I think I see some growth but I'll probably have to look at pictures to see the difference.
 
KiWiStyle said:
I hope the CD work wonders to get your hair back right because I don't want you to end this stretch too early. I'm sure you look better than I did today. I washed, protein treated and steam DC yesterday...I thoroughly detangled and then braided. I went outside today looking a hot mess but I did not care. I went to a few beauty supplies looking at wigs but I don't think my sweaty scalp and edges can handle the stocking cap and wig. Wigs are now out of the equation.

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I should not have left the house today looking like I was looking but i had to go to work. If I had seen someone out in the street with their head lookin like mine...girl...well anyway, so far so good on the CD. The smell is pretty nice, not my fav because I'm really partial to citrus but it is nice. I've got more than an inch of NG exactly how much is hard to measure and it is the Dragon Slayer on that unruly NG. No early exit for me, 5 more weeks to go!
 
Cattypus1 said:
I should not have left the house today looking like I was looking but i had to go to work. If I had seen someone out in the street with their head lookin like mine...girl...well anyway, so far so good on the CD. The smell is pretty nice, not my fav because I'm really partial to citrus but it is nice. I've got more than an inch of NG exactly how much is hard to measure and it is the Dragon Slayer on that unruly NG. No early exit for me, 5 more weeks to go!
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by the time you ladies relax, i will be relaxing too, so i can still be on track with everyone. so that will put my at 9-10 weeks. i plan on roller setting today. i am really gonna do it this time. i'm going to use my SD products, so hopefully they will aid in giving me a lot of slip.

i am going to get some of that Toppik to help fill in my edges until they grow back in. my edges are naturally super fine and thin to begin with. i am that chick with the baby hair! lol

i might just wear my hair curly. it is too hot for straight hair. my hair feels like a helmet right now.
 
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shortdub78 said:
xu93texas KiWiStyle yoli184 Altruisticoam EnExitStageLeft soonergirl SunySydeofLyfe

i am getting this wig and i hope it is small enough, because i have a peanut head.

http://www.styleillusions.com/Diana_100_Human_Hair_Wig_Mya_p/si102.htm

i liked how she styled it. i am going to see if this BSS carries it. they have a huge selection. they are leasing the building that Big Lots used to lease, so there is nothing but weave and wigs galore!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wq243mp9Rns
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shortdub78 That is too cute!! I like the original style best on me though. I tried on four wigs yesterday and of the 4, 3 were short and looks similar to that one and 1 was long. I look so much better in the short wigs. What beauty supply did you find it at? I was out in your nick of the woods yesterday ;-).

ETA: check out the Victoria HH wig on the site. I tried that one on and almost bought it. It had to have been 100 degrees in that store and all I could think of was sweating like a pig everyday. I also saw and wanted to try on Britney but it looked kinda old so I passed...it's a very pretty wig though.

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shortdub78 said:
xu93texas KiWiStyle yoli184 Altruisticoam EnExitStageLeft soonergirl SunySydeofLyfe

i am getting this wig and i hope it is small enough, because i have a peanut head.

http://www.styleillusions.com/Diana_100_Human_Hair_Wig_Mya_p/si102.htm

i liked how she styled it. i am going to see if this BSS carries it. they have a huge selection. they are leasing the building that Big Lots used to lease, so there is nothing but weave and wigs galore!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wq243mp9Rns
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That's cute!!! I hope you find it in the bss..im the opposite on the head spectrum i have to make my wigs to ensure a fit, lol.

Suny
 
KiWiStyle said:
shortdub78 That is too cute!! I like the original style best on me though. I tried on four wigs yesterday and of the 4, 3 were short and looks similar to that one and 1 was long. I look so much better in the short wigs. What beauty supply did you find it at? I was out in your nick of the woods yesterday ;-).

ETA: check out the Victoria HH wig on the site. I tried that one on and almost bought it. It had to have been 100 degrees in that store and all I could think of was sweating like a pig everyday. I also saw and wanted to try on Britney but it looked kinda old so I passed...it's a very pretty wig though.

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KiWiStyle
there is a huge BSS store on 159th in Markham right in the Canterbury Mall.

i am going to check that wig out too! short wigs look best on me. the long ones just don't do it for me and i look like Lil Kim.
 
shortdub78 said:
KiWiStyle
there is a huge BSS store on 159th in Markham right in the Canterbury Mall.

i am going to check that wig out too! short wigs look best on me. the long ones just don't do it for me and i look like Lil Kim.
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Cool, thanks...I'll probably drive out there today.

Lil Kim is much better than how I look with long wigs., I need to be sure to put my face on before I go because trying on wigs barefaced is not a good look. I hope they have AC or else I'm walking out!

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shortdub78 said:
@xu93texas @KiWiStyle @yoli184 @Altruisticoam @EnExitStageLeft @soonergirl @SunySydeofLyfe

i am getting this wig and i hope it is small enough, because i have a peanut head.

http://www.styleillusions.com/Diana_100_Human_Hair_Wig_Mya_p/si102.htm


i liked how she styled it. i am going to see if this BSS carries it. they have a huge selection. they are leasing the building that Big Lots used to lease, so there is nothing but weave and wigs galore!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wq243mp9Rns
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@shortdub78, I also have a small head and bought this wig in 1B a few months ago after watching the video. It was a major fail for me. I never return anything and it's just sitting in a drawer. I tried it on once with a wig cap. If you want it I'd be happy to send it to you. No charge.
 
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cynd said:
@shortdub78, I also have a small head and bought this wig in 1B a few months ago after watching the video. It was a major fail for me. I never return anything and it's just sitting in a drawer. I tried it on once with a wig cap. If you want it I'd be happy to send it to you. No charge.
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wow thanks for the offer! what happened? i planned on buying a razor trimmer to thin it out some? is the wig snug? i like a snug fit.
 
shortdub78 said:
wow thanks for the offer! what happened? i planned on buying a razor trimmer to thin it out some? is the wig snug? i like a snug fit.
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@shortdub78

I tend to buy wigs but never make it out of the house (or bathroom) with them on. Self-conscious I guess and it doesn't help that DH does not like wigs. I only tried it on once and the fit was okay/wasn't too big like most, but I have no wig skills and I couldn't get it to look like the picture on the website or the way the woman styled it in the video. I'm my worst critic and I also felt it emphasized my face which has an extra 10 pounds on it right now. ANYway, PM me your address and I'll get it off to you this weekend. At least it won't waste away in a drawer.
 
my mentions are acting wacky! i finally set my hair, but i need to finish the back. my baby needed some attention. it seems he isn't going to let me finish the back anytime soon...:lol: i don't think i can even get a drink of water or use the bathroom! i don't really have anywhere to put him, but in his bed at the moment. too big to fit in anything he has.
 
9 weeks post on Saturday. Stretching to September by protective styling (wigs). Thinking of doing washes to every 2 weeks instead of every weekend for less manipulation...
 
KiWiStyle, Cattypus1, shortdub78, EnExitStageLeft, yoli184, Altruisticoam, soonergirl, SunySydeofLyfe

Hi ladies! Haven't posted in a while. I see our buddy group has grown!

I'm 7 weeks post today and planning to stretch to the middle of August. I graduated to EL and working on getting to NL. I did a henna, indigo, amla treatment last night. It came out OK. I'm still experimenting with different ratios of henna and indigo.

I'm still wigging it. I may be getting a weave in September, not sure. I'm ready for some long hair.:yep: I just bought some hair vitamins: Toji Pure Density Hair Vitamins. I hope these work cuz I paid a lot of money for them.:grin:
I'm looking to purchase some new items from Silk Dreams, Shescentit, The Pomade Shop, Naturelle Grow, NJoy's oil or Liquid Gold??, and Miss Claudie's. This is for my bi-annual PJ haul to carry me through the end of the year.

How is everyone else doing?
 
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