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ajoyfuljoy

ajoyfuljoy

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I am! I'm doing a self touch up tomorrow. And I'm so excited to see my new length gains!

I relax and do an official picture every three months.

Any other self relaxers out there or will you be going to a salon? What style will you be getting? Will you be getting a trim or cut?
 
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charmtreese said:
I went to the salon yesterday for my touch-up and a trim. I was 13 weeks post.
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Good job! I will also be 13 weeks post as of tomorrow. I find that the more I stretch, the easier it gets, even though I'm 4a.

The first time was REALLY difficult though. But after that I got the hang of it.
 
I'm ending my 16 week stretch 2morrow afternoon.:sad:. I go to the salon and i'm also gonna get my usual black rinse. im not that excited cuz i checked my length 2 weeks ago, so it will be no surprise
 
I will be self relaxing this weekend and then flatironing with my Maxiglide.

I'm 16 weeks post so I'm excited to see my progress!:yep:

Those salons are gonna be loaded tomorrow! :eek:
 
I texlaxed this morning after a 14 week stretch...then went to the salon for a well needed trim/style!

Well, actually the trim turned into about a 4 inch cut......from apl to neck length....but I wasn't too upset.

My hair had been shedding and breaking like crazy, and my ends were horrible! It's much healthier looking now!
 
Caramela said:
So what were the results?! did you get some good growth??
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The relaxer took fine, I got a trim and my hair seems pretty healthy. I really did not get much growth this go round. However, Im not too mad because it is in good condition. I have one pic up in my fotki, but my hair is curled so its hard to see the little growth I got. I will add more pics & comparison pics later.
 
Yep I've already relaxed (texlaxed) 2 out of 3 sections, it's after 6am and I'm going to bed. I'll relax the last section in the morning and then deep condition. I've also chopped of a huge chunk of my hair and loving the look so far.

:grin:
 
Well, I had it relaxed this morning and it looks really nice. Fotki update to follow in about a week, in order to keep with my usual update schedule.
 
ok - I just fininshed self relaxing. I went to the salon yesterday and I asked the lady to do it, she pushed me off on another lady who was like well I can't do it just this minute let me see if (the same grl who just pshed me off) can do it. The girl was like "i can" I was like MM-MM :nono:.
This is too much drama. I never went back and just decided to do it today myself.
 
LondonDiva said:
Yep I've already relaxed (texlaxed) 2 out of 3 sections, it's after 6am and I'm going to bed. I'll relax the last section in the morning and then deep condition. I've also chopped of a huge chunk of my hair and loving the look so far.

:grin:
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LondonDiva, it's funny that you relaxed this weekend. I use your relax method it always works like a charm! This is my third time using it (I only relax every three months). Just want to say thanks for helping me become more of a DIYer :yep:
 
I self relaxed last night for the first time in 15 years. I used the Phyto and it came out pretty good. It's like riding a bike, you really don't forget. But, I still prefer the salon for chemical processes. If I ever get in a pinch again, I will do it again.
 
I'm finin ta (yes, finin ta) get my relaxer touch up on in a few minutes after 13 weeks post.

I was contemplating stretching for another week, but I wanna see what's happening on my head right about now.. I feel like we need a moment to connect on a plant based chemical level...:look:
 
did mine yesterday, by myself after a 13 week stretch :grin: relaxed didnt overlap and roller set myself my hair feels soooooooo good right now i was swanging it when i went for dinner last nite
 
I self-relaxed yesterday. i'm gonna blowdry and flatiron for Easter. oh I'm also updating my album and will start a progress thread.
 
I self relaxed Friday evening. It was time. My newgrowth was sssoooo thick and it was hurting to try to comb it. :ohwell:
 
ajoyfuljoy said:
LondonDiva, it's funny that you relaxed this weekend. I use your relax method it always works like a charm! This is my third time using it (I only relax every three months). Just want to say thanks for helping me become more of a DIYer :yep:
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I'm really glad it's working for you :) And you're very welcome.

It takes longer but it minimizes on breakage and thinner hair from relaxing so much.
 
LondonDiva said:
I'm really glad it's working for you :) And you're very welcome.

It takes longer but it minimizes on breakage and thinner hair from relaxing so much.
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My family complains that I take all day in the bathroom, lol! I also do a light protein treatment right after rinsing out the relaxer. My hair feels so strong, it's really great and a nice change. And it's thick too :yep:
 
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