2014 Relaxed Hair Buddy Thread

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Hi buddies sorry I have been absent my husband had a accident Friday, a 1000 pound electrical cabinet fell on his leg at work just got home today. 4 weeks post will wash tonight with. Garnier fructis shampoo/conditioner sleek/shine. Air dry then braid up

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cassie712 said:
Hi buddies sorry I have been absent my husband had a accident Friday, a 1000 pound electrical cabinet fell on his leg at work just got home today. 4 weeks post will wash tonight with. Garnier fructis shampoo/conditioner sleek/shine. Air dry then braid up

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Sorry to hear about that! I pray your hubbie has a speedy and healthy recovery. Hang in there honey!
 
cassie712

Sorry to hear about your husband. Will keep him and you in my prayers.

I am 15 weeks post and will relax next week at 16 weeks post. I am wearing buns and sticking to low manipulation by only washing once a week during the last 3 weeks of my stretch. So far so good but I am questioning the benefits of doing these long stretches. I will go to the salon for my relaxer and see how much length I retained before I decide to shorten my stretch. I love the thickness but it is hard to handle. Detangling takes close to two hours.

Also, I am moisturizing my new growth really good with DB Cocoa Whip and I massage the scalp with Avocado and Lavender oil. That seems to last a couple of days. I have been moisturizing the ends with HH Pink Mimosa, Argan oil, and Annabelle's Hair Creme. Hair feels really good to be 15 weeks post. Can't wait for that relaxer next week.
 
cassie712 :bighug: Sorry to hear about your husband, I hope he's doing better!


Rozlewis I too have questioned long stretches like that. It's weird that there's usually a point where I'm surprised at how my hair "feels" after so many weeks, but other signs tell me it's time to stop, like breakage or detangling time. It's also harder for my hair to stay moisturized as long as it does when it's freshly relaxed so I definitely don't push it. It's great that you're taking such good care of your NG, I need to be better about that :yep:
 
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emada

I thought I would focus on my new growth because it is such a struggle for me when I am stretching. I don't understand how some people can stretch for 6 months. There is no way with this thick new growth that I could do that without having a major setback. I thought I would try to focus more attention in this area by using a thick moisturizer and sealing it with a penetrating oil. This weekend I will do a protein treatment, blow dry on cool air and flat iron to try and make it a little easier to manage for the stylist. Wish me luck.
 
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cassie712
emada

I thought I would focus on my new growth because it is such a struggle for me when I am stretching. I don't understand how some people can stretch for 6 months. There is no way with this thick new growth that I could do that without having a major setback. I thought I would try to focus more attention in this area by using a thick moisturizer and sealing it with a penetrating oil. This weekend I will do a protein treatment, blow dry on cool air and flat iron to try and make it a little easier to manage for the stylist. Wish me luck.
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Yes good luck

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sunnieb I've got my hair in twists under a ball cap:yep: I can't take it anymore, I think I'm relaxing tonight.
Buddies, I have not been taking care of my hair like I had been and that is not conducive to stretching for me:nono: I'm 16 or so weeks.
 
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cassie712

Hey buddies, Yeah, I have a fresh relaxer. It went down today at 16 weeks post. I went to the salon. I am not comfortable with relaxing my own hair so I depend on the salon. I cringe every time I go because it seems that the stylist is starting to get a little rough with my hair. The only time I use direct heat is when I got to the salon so she blow dried and flat ironed. I will not use direct heat for the next 4 months so it gives my hair time to recover. It looks like I may have retained about 2 inches. Here is a picture but you have to look at the numbers on both pictures to compare retention.

How are you both doing?
 

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Rozlewis

Beautiful hair and gorgeous results! :drool: Your hair is looking nice and thick, even ends :yep:

I'm about 4 weeks so the NG is kicking in. I'm going to wash this week and order the wig I've been eyeing so my hair is protected from the sun. So excited that the weather is warming up! :woot:
 
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Rozlewis

Beautiful hair and gorgeous results! :drool: Your hair is looking nice and thick, even ends :yep:

I'm about 4 weeks so the NG is kicking in. I'm going to wash this week and order the wig I've been eyeing so my hair is protected from the sun. So excited that the weather is warming up! :woot:
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emada

Thanks. Do you know which wig you are going to order? I ordered a human hair half wig from Eloquent Hair and I love the wig but I have never worn one outside of my house before and I am a little nervous about wearing it. Any tips for me?
 
Rozlewis

Yes I'm getting Outre Mally half wig in S4/30. I think it looks so summer-y: http://www.hairsisters.com/en/half-...c-half-wig-quick-weave-mally-futura/index.php

I'm no expert at wigging because I learned by "accident". After a bad full head weave my stylist put on a lace front to wear and I learned piece meal over the 2 years I wore wigs straight. I mainly used half wigs so I would wash my hair every 2 weeks and set my leave out. Then I would braid the rest of my hair down and put the wig on. At times I moisturized and seaed but for the most part once the wig was on I didn't bother my hair until the next wash day.

The things that made me feel secure was making sure it was in place by using bobby pins and the wig combs, having the hair match as close as possible to my natural hair color/texture, and leaving out some hair in front. I think human hair is great since it blends nicely. I removed the wig whenever I was working out or sleeping so that kept it looking nice over time. The ladies in the Wig thread have great tips, definitely check it out :yep:
 
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