2014 Relaxed Hair Buddy Thread
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baddison
natural for good
@sunnieb, @jenn132013@PrettyinPink001, @Luprisi, @DominicanBrazilian82, @Nix08, @Cherry89, @Jobwright, @Saludable84, @pre_medicalrulz
OK buddies...ummm...here's the deal. I know according to my 2014 relaxer schedule, I'm supposed to be relaxing now. But I'm gonna hold off a little bit longer. I've been toying with the idea of transitioning...but I'll know for sure after i've gone a good long time without relaxing. I'm so used to the 4month stretch that it feels like no problem right now. But what's it gonna feel like at 6months? 8months? 12month? I'm so very curious.
so, I'll be on the sidelines cheering on my relaxer buddies...and will keep you posted on my progress.
OK buddies...ummm...here's the deal. I know according to my 2014 relaxer schedule, I'm supposed to be relaxing now. But I'm gonna hold off a little bit longer. I've been toying with the idea of transitioning...but I'll know for sure after i've gone a good long time without relaxing. I'm so used to the 4month stretch that it feels like no problem right now. But what's it gonna feel like at 6months? 8months? 12month? I'm so very curious.
so, I'll be on the sidelines cheering on my relaxer buddies...and will keep you posted on my progress.
sunnieb
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Hi buds! jenn132013PrettyinPink001 divachyk, Luprisi, baddison, DominicanBrazilian82, Nix08, Cherry89, Jobwright, Saludable84, pre_medicalrulz
Hope everyone is doing well and having a great hair time. Well, I'm hangin' in. I had the bright idea to do some bantu knots. I wanted to get the look that I have in my avi. The result? Um, no.
I don't know how, but I put in knots like I always do, but my hair didn't get the pretty wave all the way down. I ended up with curly q's on the ends and straightish every where else. Tangles all over!
Lesson learned.
But, the good thing about the process was that I found a small section that was dry as a bone. It was kind of sandwiched between 2 well moisturized sections and easy to miss with my regular moisturize and seal. Now I concentrate on that section in particular nightly.
I'm dc'ing with Nexxus Humectress right now, so all will be fine and detangled in the morning!
Hope everyone is doing well and having a great hair time. Well, I'm hangin' in. I had the bright idea to do some bantu knots. I wanted to get the look that I have in my avi. The result? Um, no.
I don't know how, but I put in knots like I always do, but my hair didn't get the pretty wave all the way down. I ended up with curly q's on the ends and straightish every where else. Tangles all over!
Lesson learned.
But, the good thing about the process was that I found a small section that was dry as a bone. It was kind of sandwiched between 2 well moisturized sections and easy to miss with my regular moisturize and seal. Now I concentrate on that section in particular nightly.
I'm dc'ing with Nexxus Humectress right now, so all will be fine and detangled in the morning!
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divachyk
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sunnieb, jenn132013PrettyinPink001,Luprisi, baddison, DominicanBrazilian82, Nix08, Cherry89, Jobwright, Saludable84, pre_medicalrulz
Baddison - I wish the best on whatever you decide. Great job at stretching with ease thus far.
Sunnieb - hopefully the tangles didn't cause any breakage.
As for me, my hair is being whacky. Hopefully it self corrects after tonight's wash. I'm tired of experiencing dryness and breakage. I think the issue was buildup.
Baddison - I wish the best on whatever you decide. Great job at stretching with ease thus far.
Sunnieb - hopefully the tangles didn't cause any breakage.
As for me, my hair is being whacky. Hopefully it self corrects after tonight's wash. I'm tired of experiencing dryness and breakage. I think the issue was buildup.
Saludable84
Better Late Than Ugly
Hi buds! jenn132013PrettyinPink001 divachyk, Luprisi, baddison, DominicanBrazilian82, Nix08, Cherry89, Jobwright, Saludable84, pre_medicalrulz Hope everyone is doing well and having a great hair time. Well, I'm hangin' in. I had the bright idea to do some bantu knots. I wanted to get the look that I have in my avi. The result? Um, no.
I'm gonna try Bantu knots one of these days.
Babygrowth
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Hey buddies. Whomever is still around. I relaxed yesterday @ 44 1/2 weeks post. I used Mizani Butter Blends relaxer in mild and it was awesome! Used Millcreek Keratin Conditioner as my mid protein step and DC with Hairveda Sitrinillah and Kizuri Cocoa vanilla. Then blow dried and flat ironed. Hair is so soft and flowy. Best relaxer ever. Next relaxer is scheduled for August 12th. Around 16 weeks. How are y'all doing? ChocolateCupcake Angelinhell Hyacinthe MissyB and whoever else I missed. ..
Kittitian_QT
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Hi everyone I recently relaxed from being natural yesterday and would like to find a buddy.
sunnieb
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Happy Saturday Buds! jenn132013PrettyinPink001 divachyk, Luprisi, baddison, DominicanBrazilian82, Nix08, Cherry89, Jobwright, Saludable84, pre_medicalrulz
I've been doing pretty good this week. Tried to get lazy, but stayed the course. I still need to do better with regular moisturizing and sealing though.
I have finally got into taking my vitamins every day without fail. I take the GNC Energy & Metabolism and GNC Hair, Skin, & Nails. I take a total of 3300 mcg of Biotin a day and I can tell the difference in my newgrowth.
Another thing is that I started airdrying my hair longer before 2-strand twisting and it came out much prettier than when I twist on damp hair (pic attached hopefully). Need to get better about not washing my hair so late so I can have time to airdry properly.
How ya'll doin?
I've been doing pretty good this week. Tried to get lazy, but stayed the course. I still need to do better with regular moisturizing and sealing though.
I have finally got into taking my vitamins every day without fail. I take the GNC Energy & Metabolism and GNC Hair, Skin, & Nails. I take a total of 3300 mcg of Biotin a day and I can tell the difference in my newgrowth.
Another thing is that I started airdrying my hair longer before 2-strand twisting and it came out much prettier than when I twist on damp hair (pic attached hopefully). Need to get better about not washing my hair so late so I can have time to airdry properly.
How ya'll doin?
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Kittitian_QT - Welcome! You can join our group if you want. We all relax at different times.
divachyk
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jenn132013PrettyinPink001 Luprisi, baddison, DominicanBrazilian82, Nix08, Cherry89, Jobwright, Saludable84, pre_medicalrulz Kittitian_QT
If I may be honest, I hate my hair right now and that's all I got. It's not cooperating no matter what I do to it and it's ticking me off. I'm in class for a month so I really don't have time to be fooling around with it either. This chick (my hair) has issues. She's definitely hormonal, emotional and must be experiencing TOM.
If I may be honest, I hate my hair right now and that's all I got. It's not cooperating no matter what I do to it and it's ticking me off. I'm in class for a month so I really don't have time to be fooling around with it either. This chick (my hair) has issues. She's definitely hormonal, emotional and must be experiencing TOM.
baddison
natural for good
Happy Saturday Buds! @jenn132013@PrettyinPink001 @divachyk, @Luprisi, @baddison, @DominicanBrazilian82, @Nix08, @Cherry89, @Jobwright, @Saludable84, @pre_medicalrulz
I've been doing pretty good this week. Tried to get lazy, but stayed the course. I still need to do better with regular moisturizing and sealing though.
I have finally got into taking my vitamins every day without fail. I take the GNC Energy & Metabolism and GNC Hair, Skin, & Nails. I take a total of 3300 mcg of Biotin a day and I can tell the difference in my newgrowth.
Another thing is that I started airdrying my hair longer before 2-strand twisting and it came out much prettier than when I twist on damp hair (pic attached hopefully). Need to get better about not washing my hair so late so I can have time to airdry properly.
How ya'll doin?
wow...those wavy curls look real nice. I'm all braided up as I continue this venture into the new world of transitioning.
did these today...didn't take long. tried to do the knotless braids - i'm thinking not too bad for a first attempt.
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baddison
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@jenn132013@PrettyinPink001 @Luprisi, @baddison, @DominicanBrazilian82, @Nix08, @Cherry89, @Jobwright, @Saludable84, @pre_medicalrulz @Kittitian_QT
If I may be honest, I hate my hair right now and that's all I got. It's not cooperating no matter what I do to it and it's ticking me off. I'm in class for a month so I really don't have time to be fooling around with it either. This chick (my hair) has issues. She's definitely hormonal, emotional and must be experiencing TOM.
LOL! I love the way we personify our hair with human characteristics!!! LOL!!!
Saludable84
Better Late Than Ugly
jenn132013PrettyinPink001 Luprisi, baddison, DominicanBrazilian82, Nix08, Cherry89, Jobwright, Saludable84, pre_medicalrulz Kittitian_QT If I may be honest, I hate my hair right now and that's all I got. It's not cooperating no matter what I do to it and it's ticking me off. I'm in class for a month so I really don't have time to be fooling around with it either. This chick (my hair) has issues. She's definitely hormonal, emotional and must be experiencing TOM.
Straighten it. See if that helps.
ChocolateCupcake
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Wow 44 1/2 weeks. I bet you noticed a lot of growth. I am glad your relaxer turned out well. I am going to relax next Saturday and will let you and all of our buddies know how it turns out. It sounds like you self relax. How long have you been doing it on your own? I am going to try it for the first time. I'm nervous and not really ready, but I don't want to stretch any longer. I will be at 18 weeks and when I stretch beyond 20 weeks, I start to get breakage.
Babygrowth
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Honestly this is my third time doing it the correct way! I still get nervous every time and the amount of newgrowth I had caused me to go over my recommended time by 5 mins but I use mild and that always gives me some extra time to spare. I don't like going past 20wks either and the only reason I went this long was because of the baby. My next stretch with probably be more like 20wks tho because I can't see relaxing my hair with a 1 week old newborn. Have you been practicing with conditioner?
PureSilver
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Babygrowth, i've been watching this thread like a hawk to see you relaxer results of your long stretch. Can i see pics please, with sugar on top?
PureSilver
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Morrighan honeybee MzSwift how are you ladies doing. What going on with your strands.
Mzswift welcome to our tiny buddy group. honeybee Morrighan Mzswift recently texlaxed from being natural for 4 years and her hair is GORGEOUS!
I relaxed last Saturday so i'm 1 week 1 day post. I think i may relaxer again in August. I love long stretches and my next relaxer, i may self relax. I will post pictures soon.
Any update from you ladies?
Mzswift welcome to our tiny buddy group. honeybee Morrighan Mzswift recently texlaxed from being natural for 4 years and her hair is GORGEOUS!
I relaxed last Saturday so i'm 1 week 1 day post. I think i may relaxer again in August. I love long stretches and my next relaxer, i may self relax. I will post pictures soon.
Any update from you ladies?
ChocolateCupcake
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Babygrowth I have been using conditioner to practice the application technique for my past 3 washes. It will probably be ok. It's my first time so I'm just scared. I'm still recovering from that setback where I had to cut out a chunk of hair so anything new involving my hair freaks me out a little. I just need to do it and get it over with so I gain confidence that I can do it on my own.
Babygrowth
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You can dilute the relaxer to give you more time or try the half and half method.
Babygrowth
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I don't like posting pics over here because my hair is definitely nothing to be oooing and aahing over like 90% of the beautiful hair posted over here. But since you asked I will. Please excuse my pregnant skin.
My new growth
My results
Saludable84
Better Late Than Ugly
Girl hush. Everyone is entitled to an ohhh and ahhh and I just gave it to you. You hair came out beautiful. Maybe that stretch was a good thing for you after all. It looks really good.
sunnieb
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