Are there any ladies who do not use extensions to stretch relaxers?

[DDTexlaxed]

I am trying to do a super stretch like Sylver 2 did. I know the first 3 months will be roller setting, but I wanted to try a protective style like flat twists. Has anyone done this without extensions and had no trouble? I currently have no braid skills whatsoever, so this is the next option for me. I appreciate any hair advice you can give.

 

[SoSweet08]

I've stretched without extensions but had problems in the end due to me not detangling properly or keeping a good protein-moisture balance.

At this moment my stretch is doing pretty well. Ive been rollersetting and semi-braiding (i cant braid). This rollersetting is starting to get annoying though so im trying to think of other things I can do as well.

 

[~NanCeBoTwin~]

I'm stretching 9 months w/o extensions. I just hit the 5 month mark. I can't braid. If I'm not going to rock a twist out or a plat out (my version of a braid out LOL) then I air dry in a ponytail as long as possible, then bun, if I don't have time to wait then I wet bun.

 

[*Michelle*]

I don't, never have. My avg time between is 16 weeks...last year I went 9mos. No issues. The longer I go the more I have to make sure my hair is the same texture. You have to be careful where the line of demarcation is. Handle your hair very gently and def keep it moisturized.

Also my hair is texturized so it isn't that much different from my natural hair.

 

[Shay72]

I will hit 5 months next week. I've been bunning the entire time. I am planning to try a twist out when I wash my hair on Monday. No extensions though.

 

[Nightingale]

I transitioned for 13 months and bunned the entire time.

 

[Butterfly08]

5 months is my longest stretch so far. I've never worn a weave. I did a lot of wet buns, rollersets and got cornrows put in once. If you attend church or even through friends/family you may find an enterprising teen who can pop in some cornrows for you for a very cheap price. That's what I did. I have another 1.5 months to go (I'm 8 weeks post) and if things get unmanageable I will put in some more cornrows.

 

[LushLox]

I never wear extensions. I pretty much rollerset the whole way through, as it seems to be aiding in the overall health of my hair. I'm doing 5 months this time.

 

[charmtreese]

I rollerset the entire time. about month 3 I start flat ironing the ng only to keep the textures similar...this helps me to avoid breakage at the line of demarcation.

 

[Traycee]

Im 5 months post ( First long stretch) ...And I did it without any braids or weaves....After 3 months I started bunning everyday....I did short stretches from 10,11, and 12 weeks at first....And just picked up tips and techniques along the way