2013 Relaxed Hair Buddy Thread

[Mande30]

Hey hometown girl. I'm from Bessemer!!! Kicked it a many nights in the Brass Key...lol....

Suny

My home girl........I grew up in West End. I remember the Brass Key very well.......and T's, and the French Quarter (Fox Trap) and Smittys City (Parkwest)....all of that.....the good ole days......

 

[divachyk]

I live in the Birmingham Metropolitan Area . I buy all of my products from either EnsleyBS or Sallys. EBS has eeeeeeverything, at very reasonable prices.

Thanks for the responses. I think that I will purchase a small bottle of Humecta-sil to see how it works in a rotation with my Humecto.

@divachyk ........so you were in my town.......

Hey hometown girl. I'm from Bessemer!!! Kicked it a many nights in the Brass Key...lol....

Suny

Mande30 SunySydeofLyfe, we visit B'ham once a year for motorcycle races held in Leeds at Barber Motorsport Park. By chance are either of you motorcycle enthusiasts and attend the races?

 

[Mande30]

@Mande30 @SunySydeofLyfe, we visit B'ham once a year for motorcycle races held in Leeds at Barber Motorsport Park. By chance are either of you motorcycle enthusiasts and attend the races?

divachyk I have never been to the races. I knew about the Indy care races out there, but I did not know that they had motorcycle races. Do you ride? I have always thought it was so cool to see a woman handling a bike.....always wanted to try it.

 

[DominicanBrazilian82]

sunnieb Nix08 baddison Cherry89 divachyk

Hey buddies...

2 Min + Cellophane + Humecta-Sil = Protein Overload!

I did a poo wash, in shower Aphogee 2 Min, Stoken Gold Clear Cellophane mixed with Nairobi Humecta-Sil DC for 40 minutes under heat, rinsed and hair felt amazing. Rollerset and sealed, wrapped and went to bed. Next morning hair was dry and rough. Last time I used that cellophane I had similar results, so it could be that brand doesn't work for my hair. Either way, my hair felt gross.

Last night I moisturized with PBN Cupuacu Butter and flexi set it dry. Took down today and hair feels a little better; just slightly on the greasy side. Will bun until I wash this weekend. (Got my shipping notifications for HQS and SSI, so you know I'm gonna go to werk!)

 

[Nix08]

@sunnieb @Nix08 @baddison @Cherry89 @divachyk

Hey buddies...

2 Min + Cellophane + Humecta-Sil = Protein Overload!

I did a poo wash, in shower Aphogee 2 Min, Stoken Gold Clear Cellophane mixed with Nairobi Humecta-Sil DC for 40 minutes under heat, rinsed and hair felt amazing. Rollerset and sealed, wrapped and went to bed. Next morning hair was dry and rough. Last time I used that cellophane I had similar results, so it could be that brand doesn't work for my hair. Either way, my hair felt gross.

Last night I moisturized with PBN Cupuacu Butter and flexi set it dry. Took down today and hair feels a little better; just slightly on the greasy side. Will bun until I wash this weekend. (Got my shipping notifications for HQS and SSI, so you know I'm gonna go to werk!)

Oooh new products will be just the thing to help you get over your protein overload Funnily, I was on the verge of protein overload too....I was trying Aubrey Organics Volumizing Camomille conditioner as a leave in and it felt great for a while but after a few days not so much.

I guess that's the thing with stretching...you almost get bored and look to spice things up....but watch out


DominicanBrazilian82 what leave in or moisturizer do you use? Does it have protein too...if so just watch that it does cause more issues.

 

[sunnieb]

DominicanBrazilian82 glad you caught that protein overload and are working to reverse it. I'm always afraid of overdoing it with protein.

I'm on a bunning routine 99% of the time until we relax in September.

 

[KiWiStyle]

How could i forget the stimu-sil....high on my list too. There is another one but I'm too lazy to look

Suny

I think my stylist used this on me too. Is it the one that feels super cool on the scalp and feels like its awakening every nerve on the scalp?? If so, then yes, that one takes the number 2 spot!

ETA: I just looked up the description of stimu-sil and YES, this is it!! I hate to do this to y'll but this stuff right here had me shedding tears of joy while it was on my scalp/hair. AMAZING!

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[divachyk]

@Mande30, yes girl, we attend professional races in Birmingham every year. It's only 2 or 3 women that race but it's cool to watch. Yes, I ride a motorcyle - sportbike. I holds it down for the ladies! You should try it out BUT make sure you do it the right way. Take the motorcycle rider course so you can know all the ins/outs of riding.

@DominicanBrazilian82, sorry about the protein overload. That's always an absolute drag. Something I battle often because my hair absolutely rejects protein. If you recall, last TU I was protein overloaded and used salt in the conditioner trick. That works wonders. Keep that tip in your back pocket in the event your hair doesn't continue to soften up on its own. Cowashing helps restore moisture but my hair was so far gone this last time that excessive cowashing, baggying and DCing didn't help one bit.

 

[Mande30]

divachyk I would love to see a picture of the BUN MASTER on her ride , priceless.....

 

[SunySydeofLyfe]

My home girl........I grew up in West End. I remember the Brass Key very well.......and T's, and the French Quarter (Fox Trap) and Smittys City (Parkwest)....all of that.....the good ole days......

Heyyyyyy. Yeah you from the Ham!!! Those were the days when life was good!!! What about mamas and sons...lol

Suny

 

[SunySydeofLyfe]

Mande30 SunySydeofLyfe, we visit B'ham once a year for motorcycle races held in Leeds at Barber Motorsport Park. By chance are either of you motorcycle enthusiasts and attend the races?

Never been to the races but i would love to go. Never been a rider too much of a fraidy cat!!! Besides i couldn't grasp changing gears on the handle or the pedal....which one is it!!! Lol.

Suny

 

[Cattypus1]

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Hey Buddies...1 week post...first time using Linange Texturizer, 0 breakage, 0 shedding feels strong and soft. Still a little too straight for what I'm after. I really want the texture. Anyway, I didn't shave my head and after my trim I shampooed and was dying to try SD Mocha...that stuff smells sinful, I love it. I finished with my Wen Remoist and I tried another strawset. This is day 2...

 

[soonergirl]

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

Hey Buddies...1 week post...first time using Linange Texturizer, 0 breakage, 0 shedding feels strong and soft. Still a little too straight for what I'm after. I really want the texture. Anyway, I didn't shave my head and after my trim I shampooed and was dying to try SD Mocha...that stuff smells sinful, I love it. I finished with my Wen Remoist and I tried another strawset. This is day 2...

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So cute! cant stand you and that straw set....i want one hmph!

 

[EnExitStageLeft]

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

Hey Buddies...1 week post...first time using Linange Texturizer, 0 breakage, 0 shedding feels strong and soft. Still a little too straight for what I'm after. I really want the texture. Anyway, I didn't shave my head and after my trim I shampooed and was dying to try SD Mocha...that stuff smells sinful, I love it. I finished with my Wen Remoist and I tried another strawset. This is day 2...

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Cattypus1

You hair is so cute !. How long did it take to do the straw set?

 

[Saludable84]

xu93texas KiWiStyle shortdub78 yoli184 Altruisticoam EnExitStageLeft soonergirl SunySydeofLyfe

Hey Buddies...1 week post...first time using Linange Texturizer, 0 breakage, 0 shedding feels strong and soft. Still a little too straight for what I'm after. I really want the texture. Anyway, I didn't shave my head and after my trim I shampooed and was dying to try SD Mocha...that stuff smells sinful, I love it. I finished with my Wen Remoist and I tried another strawset. This is day 2...

Very nice!!!!

Please excuse my iPhone; it's trying to get it together

 

[SunySydeofLyfe]

Heading to the beach this weekend and have no clue what to do with my hair!?!?!?! I'm wearing a wig and don't think that's a good idea..lol...i keep going to the idea of a sew in...but i don't wanna.....wah...wah....lol....got to get it together....to be continued....

Suny

 

[Cattypus1]

So cute! cant stand you and that straw set....i want one hmph!

Cattypus1

You hair is so cute !. How long did it take to do the straw set?

Very nice!!!!

Please excuse my iPhone; it's trying to get it together

Thanks, ladies. It took me about an hour and a half. Good news is that it takes about that same time to air dry--no way I could sleep in the straws! I look like an alien and my DH got a good laugh when I cam out of the bathroom...LOL. If I have about 3hours to kill I can get it done remove the straws and go to bed at a decent hour.

 

[Cattypus1]

Heading to the beach this weekend and have no clue what to do with my hair!?!?!?! I'm wearing a wig and don't think that's a good idea..lol...i keep going to the idea of a sew in...but i don't wanna.....wah...wah....lol....got to get it together....to be continued....

Suny

I wanna go to the beach...

 

[SunySydeofLyfe]

I wanna go to the beach...

Come on girl!!! The more the merrier....but you can't talk about my family when you come back,!!!

Suny

 

[divachyk]

divachyk I would love to see a picture of the BUN MASTER on her ride , priceless.....

Mande30, I'll try to get dh to snap a pic of me on it but here's our bikes:
Mine on the left / DH's on the right

 

[Cattypus1]

Come on girl!!! The more the merrier....but you can't talk about my family when you come back,!!!

Suny

What goes on at the beach stays at the beach.... It's h3ll hot here but I'd have to drive 300 miles to get to a real beach, so sad.

 

[KiWiStyle]

xu93texas KiWiStyle shortdub78 yoli184 Altruisticoam EnExitStageLeft soonergirl SunySydeofLyfe

Hey Buddies...1 week post...first time using Linange Texturizer, 0 breakage, 0 shedding feels strong and soft. Still a little too straight for what I'm after. I really want the texture. Anyway, I didn't shave my head and after my trim I shampooed and was dying to try SD Mocha...that stuff smells sinful, I love it. I finished with my Wen Remoist and I tried another strawset. This is day 2...

Cattypus1 you are fierce with those straw sets AND you have a lot of patience, lol. I'm glad you're loving your relaxer results and I'm sure you'll have the texture you want next time ;-).

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[KiWiStyle]

Mande30, I'll try to get dh to snap a pic of me on it but here's our bikes:
Mine on the left / DH's on the right

SWEET!!!

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[Mande30]

divachyk Those are some nice bikes!!!!!! I'll take your advice and look into the course.

 

[DominicanBrazilian82]

DominicanBrazilian82 what leave in or moisturizer do you use? Does it have protein too...if so just watch that it does cause more issues.

Nix08

My current rotation of LI/Moisturizers are all protein free... SSI Coco Cream LI , Curly Kinks Satin Roots LI, BioHair Care Moroccan Argan Oil LI, SSI Curly Buttercream Moisturizer, QP Elasta Mango Butter Moisturizer, PBN Cupuacu Butter, PBN Sapote Lotion... And a few others... These are mostly moisture. And trust I'm using them all to restore!!!! And it's working

 

[DominicanBrazilian82]

@DominicanBrazilian82, sorry about the protein overload. That's always an absolute drag. Something I battle often because my hair absolutely rejects protein. If you recall, last TU I was protein overloaded and used salt in the conditioner trick. That works wonders. Keep that tip in your back pocket in the event your hair doesn't continue to soften up on its own. Cowashing helps restore moisture but my hair was so far gone this last time that excessive cowashing, baggying and DCing didn't help one bit.

divachyk So far I've only really been moisturizing. My hair is back tho!!! So I'm definitely happy about that. It wasn't extreme overload; slight breakage, but nothing too drastic. I plan to do a steam treatment tonight with one of my new conditioners. Will update...

 

[Babygrowth]

Deeper into my relaxer stretch, I detangle with oil and conditioner. Basically, I DC on dry hair for 15-20 minutes; rinse; shampoo; rinse; tea rinse under DC for 15-20 w/heat; rinse; apply leave ins. I actually did this yesterday and I had no issues.

This is exactly what I need to start doing again. Starting today

@Mande30, I'll try to get dh to snap a pic of me on it but here's our bikes:
Mine on the left / DH's on the right

Oh my!!!! I'm seeing you differently ms divachyk! Two snaps!!

 

[Babygrowth]

@Babygrowth Welcome back!!! I've missed you! i am currently 15 weeks post and my NG is turnt up! lol will be relaxing in a few week 17 to be exact...

hey lady! Thanks! I've missed you too! Girl that 15wk NG is always a mess! Can't wait to see the freshly relaxed hair!!!

 

[Babygrowth]

Hey buddies I have been rocking bantu knot outs and I love this hairstyle! It is my favorite protective hairstyle. Twistouts and Braidouts don't work for me but these little knots are awesome. I wish I could load a picture. I'm going to try to do that this weekend. I noticed that the summer is not really agreeing with my hair or that its really hot and I'm not doing what I am supposed to be doing to keep my hair from feeling dry... its hot and its making me lazy. But I need my hair to grow. I've also been using more heat than usual because my hair is at that crazy length where either you want to cut it or hide it and I want to wear it out! But starting today it will either be rollerset, bantu knots, or an emergency phony pony! Lol! How you ladies doing?

Kim0105 Angelinhell Hyacinthe MissyB If I missed you I'm sorry.

 

[divachyk]

DominicanBrazilian82 -- awesome Glad your hair feels better and has bounced back.

Babygrowth, girl...hush your mouf.