2014 Relaxed Hair Buddy Thread

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Hey buddies hope everyones well. I'm sure I'm switching to a lye relaxer next TU I'm not sure if it's going to be Mizani or ORS.
 
lamaria211 said:
Hey buddies hope everyones well. I'm sure I'm switching to a lye relaxer next TU I'm not sure if it's going to be Mizani or ORS.
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My daughter and I had terrible experiences with Mizani. Great relaxer in the beginning, but hair became super thin and brittle over time. So we switched to Design Time Release and its been wonderful ...no hair issues. However I tried Affirm two weeks ago and I'm in love. I finally got the perfect texture I'm looking for and my hair feels amazing. I think I'm an Affirm girl.

Just wanted to share my experience and let you know about other options.
 
KaramelDiva1978 said:
My daughter and I had terrible experiences with Mizani. Great relaxer in the beginning, but hair became super thin and brittle over time. So we switched to Design Time Release and its been wonderful ...no hair issues. However I tried Affirm two weeks ago and I'm in love. I finally got the perfect texture I'm looking for and my hair feels amazing. I think I'm an Affirm girl.

Just wanted to share my experience and let you know about other options.
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Im not a fan of mizani products in general never used their relaxer. Ive wanted to try affirm...which system did you use and was it in a salon or did you diy?

Suny
 
SunySydeofLyfe said:
Im not a fan of mizani products in general never used their relaxer. Ive wanted to try affirm...which system did you use and was it in a salon or did you diy?

Suny
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My stylist used the Affirm Fiberguard Mild system and left it on about 17 minutes. Left great texture and body. I'm really loving it. Yes I did go to a Salon that I hadn't been to in a while because his roller wraps are on point. I'll be going back again that's for sure.
 
Honey Bee did you relax? If so how did it go? I finally did aphogee 2 step over the weekend and I plan on relaxing this weekend but I still haven't picked a brand to go with. If i have to order it then i may need to postpone a few days longer. Also I've been trying real hard not to scratch my scalp but it seems inevitable that at the time I know I can't, my scalp feels really itchy :-( PureSilver
 
SunySydeofLyfe said:
Im not a fan of mizani products in general never used their relaxer. Ive wanted to try affirm...which system did you use and was it in a salon or did you diy?

Suny
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i gotta order Nairobi like asap or i wouldn't mind trying design essentials, but i gotta relax by next weekend. i can't wait until Feb. i just don't want to use Mizani. anything out there that is decent that i can use from Sally's?
 
shortdub78 said:
i gotta order Nairobi like asap or i wouldn't mind trying design essentials, but i gotta relax by next weekend. i can't wait until Feb. i just don't want to use Mizani. anything out there that is decent that i can use from Sally's?
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I would get the nairobi. you know how I feel about it. If you order from ensley beauty supply you will have it pretty quick. Where are you? I cant vouch for bss relaxers since I've been using nairobi nothing compares in a bind I would use silk elements.

Suny
 
Im having horrific dryness, it almost seems like nothing I do is good enough, it feels brittle. I am thinking I might have overprocessed my hair a bit last year when I colored. It looks all spongy when it dries, Im very sad about it :( . Im gonna do some hardcore moisture and protein in the next couple of weeks and protective style, hopefully it helps ..

I have slacked off a bit because, you know sometimes life gets in the way and you get distracted.

How goes it Loving ?
 
KhandiB I'm sorry to hear about your struggles. I have no advice to give on your situation as I have never dealt with that before.

Things are going ok on my end...nothing to write home about. I tried a new relaxer at my last T/U ( I normallly used Mizani but tried Affirm the last time) and I actually like it. I did a mid-step protein treatment (before neutralizing) and I can see what all the rave is about. My hair did not come out limp looking but was full of body and curls.

I think I am getting hair lazy though.. I didn't even wash my hair last week...
 
I feel you on this!!!

I need to figure out a good protien to use ... Maybe Ill just do the Mayo Egg thing

Loving

Loving said:
KhandiB I'm sorry to hear about your struggles. I have no advice to give on your situation as I have never dealt with that before.

Things are going ok on my end...nothing to write home about. I tried a new relaxer at my last T/U ( I normallly used Mizani but tried Affirm the last time) and I actually like it. I did a mid-step protein treatment (before neutralizing) and I can see what all the rave is about. My hair did not come out limp looking but was full of body and curls.

I think I am getting hair lazy though.. I didn't even wash my hair last week...
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Hi ladies! My apologies for my absence, I'm in a serious hair funk and I can't snap out of it. I wonder if it has to do with me being texlaxed now and having to be super gentle and having to deal with dryer and more rough hair.

I'm getting my texlax next Saturday at 12 weeks post and contemplating doing a two-step on Monday. I haven't done a henndigo treatment in months but I don't plan to do one until after my relaxer as to prevent unnecessary tangles and breakage.

I'm really considering going back to bonelaxed with slight texture like before, my hair looked healthier and retained better then.

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KiWiStyle said:
Cattypus1
xu93texas
shortdub78
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SunySydeofLyfe
lamaria211
soonergirl
317537
nappytherapy
kukaberry

Hi ladies! My apologies for my absence, I'm in a serious hair funk and I can't snap out of it. I wonder if it has to do with me being texlaxed now and having to be super gentle and having to deal with dryer and more rough hair.

I'm getting my texlax next Saturday at 12 weeks post and contemplating doing a two-step on Monday. I haven't done a henndigo treatment in months but I don't plan to do one until after my relaxer as to prevent unnecessary tangles and breakage.

I'm really considering going back to bonelaxed with slight texture like before, my hair looked healthier and retained better then.

Sent from my iPhone using LHCF
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My hair looks like a rat's nest. It is dry and matted. I washed it last week and left it to dry, undetangled in clips. So I am working on removing tangles and shed hairs with some oil. Going to give myself a hot oil treatment. Yeah I'm just not feeling my hair right now, but I better do something before I don't have any to complain about!

Texlax hair is a beast I don't think I can tame.
 
KhandiB said:
Im having horrific dryness, it almost seems like nothing I do is good enough, it feels brittle. I am thinking I might have overprocessed my hair a bit last year when I colored. It looks all spongy when it dries, Im very sad about it :( . Im gonna do some hardcore moisture and protein in the next couple of weeks and protective style, hopefully it helps ..

I have slacked off a bit because, you know sometimes life gets in the way and you get distracted.

How goes it Loving ?
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The water here has been terrible for my skin and hair. Even my children's hair and skin are taking a beating. It could be the water.
 
@EnExitStage!eft xu93texas KiWiStyle Cattypus1, shortdub78, SunySydeofLyfe

Hello ladies and welcome lamaria211 317537 nappytherapy kukaberry

I know I have been MIA. So much has happened in the last month... Moved all the way to the west coast and still trying to get settled.

Today I'm exactly 9 weeks post. I have no idea when I'll relax next...I don't really know any stylist is the area and I haven't started work yet so I'm hesitant to shell out $70-100....

I'm the mean time I've been doing lots of co-washes while traveling (we drove here from the east coast). But now that I have my stuff unpacked I've been deep conditioning under my hooded dryer.

I'm so glad our group is growing because I need all the support I can get to reach my goal of full APL and beyond this year!
 
shortdub78 said:
My hair looks like a rat's nest. It is dry and matted. I washed it last week and left it to dry, undetangled in clips. So I am working on removing tangles and shed hairs with some oil. Going to give myself a hot oil treatment. Yeah I'm just not feeling my hair right now, but I better do something before I don't have any to complain about! Texlax hair is a beast I don't think I can tame.
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We have got to do better or else...

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KiWiStyle said:
Cattypus1
xu93texas
shortdub78
EnExitStageLeft
SunySydeofLyfe
lamaria211
soonergirl
317537
nappytherapy
kukaberry

Hi ladies! My apologies for my absence, I'm in a serious hair funk and I can't snap out of it. I wonder if it has to do with me being texlaxed now and having to be super gentle and having to deal with dryer and more rough hair.

I'm getting my texlax next Saturday at 12 weeks post and contemplating doing a two-step on Monday. I haven't done a henndigo treatment in months but I don't plan to do one until after my relaxer as to prevent unnecessary tangles and breakage.

I'm really considering going back to bonelaxed with slight texture like before, my hair looked healthier and retained better then.

Sent from my iPhone using LHCF
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Yeah texlax is a gift and curse for me. Texlaxed hair is fuller than bonelaxed but I seem to have so many problems. I wish I knew a solution...I'd bottle it up and sell it! !! Lol. Honestly being on lhcf has also been a gift and curse I care so much about retaining not using heat not doing this or that...that I dont find any enjoyment with my hair. I use to keep a do...now not so much for fear of a setback....how to find the best of both worlds is the wl hair question! ?!? Hope it gets better for you! !

Suny
 
Altruisticoam said:
@EnExitStage!eft xu93texas KiWiStyle Cattypus1, shortdub78, SunySydeofLyfe

Hello ladies and welcome lamaria211 317537 nappytherapy kukaberry

I know I have been MIA. So much has happened in the last month... Moved all the way to the west coast and still trying to get settled.

Today I'm exactly 9 weeks post. I have no idea when I'll relax next...I don't really know any stylist is the area and I haven't started work yet so I'm hesitant to shell out $70-100....

I'm the mean time I've been doing lots of co-washes while traveling (we drove here from the east coast). But now that I have my stuff unpacked I've been deep conditioning under my hooded dryer.

I'm so glad our group is growing because I need all the support I can get to reach my goal of full APL and beyond this year!
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Not to be intrusive. Where are you on the west coast? I know a few good stylist in the bay area.

I did that drive from Atlanta to san Jose, ca....hated it and drove back lol. I hope you love wherever you've moved the weather change should be nice!

Suny
 
shortdub78 said:
My hair looks like a rat's nest. It is dry and matted. I washed it last week and left it to dry, undetangled in clips. So I am working on removing tangles and shed hairs with some oil. Going to give myself a hot oil treatment. Yeah I'm just not feeling my hair right now, but I better do something before I don't have any to complain about!

Texlax hair is a beast I don't think I can tame.
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Yes you can and we all will I know its this cold weather we'd rather be hibernating. I'm going to start thinking of my texlaxed hair in terms of both natural wwyd and relaxed wwyd. I cant be defeated.

Suny
 
SunySydeofLyfe said:
Yeah texlax is a gift and curse for me. Texlaxed hair is fuller than bonelaxed but I seem to have so many problems. I wish I knew a solution...I'd bottle it up and sell it! !! Lol. Honestly being on lhcf has also been a gift and curse I care so much about retaining not using heat not doing this or that...that I dont find any enjoyment with my hair. I use to keep a do...now not so much for fear of a setback....how to find the best of both worlds is the wl hair question! ?!? Hope it gets better for you! ! Suny
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Thanks! These are my sentiments exactly. When the weather breaks I'm going to start wearing my hair out more.

Sent from my iPhone using LHCF
 
SunySydeofLyfe said:
I got it but it compares to nexxus my hair didnt respond well...I still bought it to try cause I trust your judgement! !! Worst case ill mix it with some fenugreek which I still haven't tried! !!

Suny
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I think you may have gotten the wrong one. The conditioning balm is suppose to compare to the Matrix Biolage Conditioning Balm.
 
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