Can I move from weave to relaxer? Need advice

[PrincessJewel]

I currently have my hair weaved, however I feel that the time has come for me to take this thing out since i have been weaving repeatedly for about 3 year now. i know that my hair is thin and do not want to overproces it. How should I treat my hair befor I apply any chemicals? I need expert help desperately!

 

[Karonica]

How long do you wear your weaves at a time? When was the last time you've permed? If your hair is damaged, I would definitely hold off on the perm.

 

[PrincessJewel]

I usually have a weave redone every two months or so. But I had surgery in November 2002 and I think that the medication for pain had a roll to play in the breakage of the hair.

 

[shelli4018]

Why do want to put chemicals on your hair if it's already weak? Do you currently have a relaxer?

 

[PrincessJewel]

I ususally have my hair redone every two months or so. But I think that I need to develop a treatment regeime in order to bring my hair back to a healthy state. And need some expert assistance in this field

 

[Karonica]

I see. Well, if it's breaking, I definitely would not advise you to perm. I'd say after the weave is taken out, let your hair breathe a little. As far as what to do for the breakage, that isn't my area of knowledge. But I do know that cholesterol helped my get through a nasty hair period I had this summer.

 

[PrincessJewel]

My hair line is relaxed right now, however I am open to suggestions, since I really do not want to process my hair. But need alternatives hair dos for work.

 

[Karonica]

You can try doing protective styling. There are a ton to choose from that can hide newgrowth pretty well, if that's your main concern.

 

[PrincessJewel]

What exactly is protective styling? I have never heard of this phrase.

 

[Honi]

I agree. I think you should treat your hair with TLC and not relax. What about protein to strengthen it a bit and rebuild it?

From my one weave experience, I would never do that again. I was experimenting with color and didn’t want the commitment. Everytime she pulled that thread thru my hair it was as if my hair was screaming from the friction alone. I had to really take care of an area in the crown by deep conditioning and handling it carefully.

 

[Karonica]

PJ, here yuh go.

http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showflat.php?Cat=&Board=Women&Number=274050&Forum

 

[Karonica]

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Honi said:

From my one weave experience, I would never do that again. I was experimenting with color and didn’t want the commitment. Everytime she pulled that thread thru my hair it was as if my hair was screaming from the friction alone. I had to really take care of an area in the crown by deep conditioning and handling it carefully.

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Whoever it was DID NOT know what she was doing. Getting weaves done should not hurt at all.