2013 Relaxed Hair Buddy Thread

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divachyk said:
DominicanBrazilian82 sunnieb Nix08 Cherry89 baddison Luprisi,

Buds and Relaxed Ladies, I've been going through and great deal of stress this week. Forgive the absence but I hope to get some log-in time tonight. The rundown goes something like this.
Mon - anni of my dad's passing (it was years ago but it still hurts)
Mon night - found out an employee took his own life
Entire week - been dealing with the loss and I've had to take lead on various aspects because I'm a supervisor in the section where he worked
Thursday - mom had surgery to remove polyps from throat...appear non-cancerous but we will no for sure next week.

I'm just exhausted and emotionally drained.
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OMG...what a week! I have no words. Please know that I'm thinking of you and sending some good vibes your way. {Big Hug}
 
Mande30 said:
16 Weeks, huh? Buddy, I will travel with you as long as I can, but when these roots call you will have to finish without me. Who knows, I may be able to go all the way.
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I'm going to try to make it 16 weeks, that will put me at the week of my 30th birthday. It's going to be a struggle but I think we can make it
 
divachyk said:
DominicanBrazilian82 sunnieb Nix08 Cherry89 baddison Luprisi,

Buds and Relaxed Ladies, I've been going through and great deal of stress this week. Forgive the absence but I hope to get some log-in time tonight. The rundown goes something like this.
Mon - anni of my dad's passing (it was years ago but it still hurts)
Mon night - found out an employee took his own life
Entire week - been dealing with the loss and I've had to take lead on various aspects because I'm a supervisor in the section where he worked
Thursday - mom had surgery to remove polyps from throat...appear non-cancerous but we will no for sure next week.

I'm just exhausted and emotionally drained.
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I'm sorry you're going through all that. Sending prayers your way!
 
I'm new to this thread and I don't know how to add my buddies to my post...
Update- I'm into my 19th week post and I just ordered the linange texturizer package ( comes with the texturizer, neutralizing conditioner and the mask) I'm hoping I made the right decision. I've never used a texturizer before but I want to start texlaxing from now on. I learned that my previous stylist was using Mizani and I haven't seen any significant improvement in length or health so I'm ready to do this!
 
:bighug: AND :blowkiss: to each one of you. You're the best and I'm so thankful to be surrounded by such loving and praying ladies. I could not ask for a better support group.
 
Nix08 said:
@divachyk close your eyes and feel the big ehug from Canada :bighug: On a brighter note you are doing an excellent job of your blog:yep: You're a beautiful person inside and out and I'm overjoyed to call you my friend:grin: Trust and have faith that before long you will be in a better mental space:yep:
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Now this made me giggle and blush :giggle: I thank you so chica. All those things & then some right back acha!!! :yep: Nix08
 
Luprisi said:
I'm new to this thread and I don't know how to add my buddies to my post...
Update- I'm into my 19th week post and I just ordered the linange texturizer package ( comes with the texturizer, neutralizing conditioner and the mask) I'm hoping I made the right decision. I've never used a texturizer before but I want to start texlaxing from now on. I learned that my previous stylist was using Mizani and I haven't seen any significant improvement in length or health so I'm ready to do this!
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Welcome. I just switched from Mizani to Linange Texturizer too on my last Touchup and I'm a self-relaxer. I love the product although I was hoping for a little bit more texture. Good luck.
 
KiWiStyle said:
Cattypus1 that set came out really cute!!! What products did you use?? Did you air dry or used the hooded dryer?

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SunySydeofLyfe said:
Cute cute cute. My bantu knots don't look like that. Deets please

Suny
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Nix08 said:
Cattypus1 that is sooooo cute! How many did you do?
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Thanks ladies!
I shampooed with my Lush solid poo and the American cream condish samples (I am officially a fan), Nexxus spray leave-in and Wen styling cream with a little Nairobi foam for hold. The Nairobi was too stiff for me by itself but I love, love, love the Wen styling cream. I applied the Wen to towel dried hair and used the Nairobi to add some moisture to the ends of each section on 90% air dried hair and twisted away. I had 11 twists, 7 in the front and 4 in the back. I've tried fewer but the sections were too big and wouldn't dry even over night.

Lilmama1011 said:
Oh that's very pretty
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Thanks.
 
Finally doing my hair. I'm thinking once a week is enough. Sitting under the dryer dc'ing with Nairobi stimu-sil. I just love the tingles. It only calls for five minutes and that's all i got in me anyways. One week post and my hair feels good so far. We shall see!!

Suny
 
Cattypus1 said:
Thanks ladies!
I shampooed with my Lush solid poo and the American cream condish samples (I am officially a fan), Nexxus spray leave-in and Wen styling cream with a little Nairobi foam for hold. The Nairobi was too stiff for me by itself but I love, love, love the Wen styling cream. I applied the Wen to towel dried hair and used the Nairobi to add some moisture to the ends of each section on 90% air dried hair and twisted away. I had 11 twists, 7 in the front and 4 in the back. I've tried fewer but the sections were too big and wouldn't dry even over night.

Thanks.
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I wondered if Nairobi was in there somewhere. Is the Nexxus heavy in silicones??

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Cattypus1 said:
Welcome. I just switched from Mizani to Linange Texturizer too on my last Touchup and I'm a self-relaxer. I love the product although I was hoping for a little bit more texture. Good luck.
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I'm glad I got the texturizer then, my hair processes rather quick so the relaxer could be too strong, I think. I'm trying to get a texlaxed/texturized result. I'll be getting my set soon and definitely post about my experience with it. Would you say that linange texturizer is significantly milder than the mizani relaxer?
 
Luprisi said:
I'm glad I got the texturizer then, my hair processes rather quick so the relaxer could be too strong, I think. I'm trying to get a texlaxed/texturized result. I'll be getting my set soon and definitely post about my experience with it. Would you say that linange texturizer is significantly milder than the mizani relaxer?
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Definitely milder than the non-butter blends IMO. I'm a fan of the Mild Butter Blends formula. They feel about the same to me. Bought the mild, non-BB by mistake one time, used it once with some oil mixed in...hated it!
 
KiWiStyle said:
I wondered if Nairobi was in there somewhere. Is the Nexxus heavy in silicones??

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First ingredient is water but the second is Amodimethicone. The fifth is Peg-12 Dimethocone. I love this stuff but since you asked I've been doing some research. ;). Both of these ingredients are cones but don't appear to build up over time. The Nexxus has Ceramide 3 and a number of other nice ingredients. My experience has been great with this product. I love the scent and the way it makes my hair feel.
 
Cattypus1 said:
First ingredient is water but the second is Amodimethicone. The fifth is Peg-12 Dimethocone. I love this stuff but since you asked I've been doing some research. ;). Both of these ingredients are cones but don't appear to build up over time. The Nexxus has Ceramide 3 and a number of other nice ingredients. My experience has been great with this product. I love the scent and the way it makes my hair feel.
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Nexxus usually is heavy in cones. Don't get me wrong I do use cones still but try to limit them in my leave-in's and moisturizers. I like to use them when I'm actually styling for rollersets, braidouts. Twist outs and of course bantu knot outs which I have yet to try on myself. I actually like my DD's hair in the knots, it's so cute and a great protective style. That may just be her fall/winter style.

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KiWiStyle said:
Nexxus usually is heavy in cones. Don't get me wrong I do use cones still but try to limit them in my leave-in's and moisturizers. I like to use them when I'm actually styling for rollersets, braidouts. Twist outs and of course bantu knot outs which I have yet to try on myself. I actually like my DD's hair in the knots, it's so cute and a great protective style. That may just be her fall/winter style.

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Right there with ya. It's the Humectress Luxe leave in spray.
 
divachyk said:
:bighug: AND :blowkiss: to each one of you. You're the best and I'm so thankful to be surrounded by such loving and praying ladies. I could not ask for a better support group.
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Yes, indeed! We are all holding you up. Know for sure that in life, when we're down to NOTHING - God is up to SOMETHING! He will strengthen you thru this, so that later on, you can be a blessing to someone else!!:yep:
 
DominicanBrazilian82 said:
sunnieb
divachyk
Nix08 Cherry89 baddison Luprisi

So late in my stretch ladies (17 weeks post), so I've been applying conditioner roots first (relaxer style - rattail comb and all). This really helps with detangling. Smooth like butter... DC'ing with heat is a must! A MUST!
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Yup! Definitely a tried-and-true technique when we're this deep into our stretch.:yep: Its so important to keep the roots soft and pliable to prevent breakage. We are getting sooo close ladies!!:grin:
 
DominicanBrazilian82 said:
sunnieb
divachyk
Nix08 Cherry89 baddison Luprisi

So late in my stretch ladies (17 weeks post), so I've been applying conditioner roots first (relaxer style - rattail comb and all). This really helps with detangling. Smooth like butter... DC'ing with heat is a must! A MUST!
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Totally agree! I'm under the hooded drier as I type and I applied my DC that way too. I have to share this with you all, I added a TSP of aloe vera juice to my deep conditioner for today (kenra plus a teaspoon of cocunut and olive oil and a few drops of peppermint and rosemary oil) and my hair melted on my hands!!! Remember I'm new to my HHJ so maybe you knew it already but adding aloe vera juice to a deep conditioner is my new to go thing while stretching!

One more thing, is any of you doing a hard core protein treatment like Aphogee 2 step the week before your relaxer? I've done the 2 minute reconstructer a few times but never then2 step one. Just wondering...
 
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