FED up, going to self relax......HELP!

[deltagyrl]

So I've decided to self relax. My roots aren't going to make it another 8 weeks so I decided not to torture myself anymore. My hairdresser annoys me to no end so, you guessed it, I'm doing this.....

I used the search and couldn't find a thread that explained step by step how to do it. Can someone point me to a fotki or thread that explains what to do?

Also, any recommendations for a blowdryer/brush to use while blowdrying?



Thanks!

ETA: I won't be offended if you just post the link. It's an EMERGENCY!

 

[Arcadian]

You may want to try this thread

http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=46135&highlight=Relax


-A

 

[PinkAngel]

Check SouthernGirls Fotki for Self-Relaxing Tips. In the meantime I'll try and find it for you & bump it up.

 

[CAPlush]

I used a combo of Southerngirl, Lonei, and London Diva's relaxing tips. Check their fotki's. Good luck!

 

[dlewis]

Here's the brush/blowdryer method

http://public.fotki.com/sylver2/

 

[deltagyrl]

Thanks guys! Running to go check out info.....

 

[dstdiva]

oh lawd, delta_gyrl! you gon' do all that hair yourself?!!

 

[Desert Skye]

Uh-huh I know exactly what your talking about delta_gyrl. I was forced to self realxed too by following the fotki's mentioned above.

Stylists would scold you for waiting so long and maybe even charging you extra. When I would get touch ups ,it would come to about 60 bucks. Well bump that! I went to Walgreens and bout a 8.99 box of ORS No-Lye relaxer and did it myself and I feel the results were great.

Anyway good luck with it and I am sure it will look great. Take pics if you can!

 

[deltagyrl]

So I self relaxed last night and though it's not BONE straight like my hairdresser gets it (I have to develop my technique), I'm pretty darn pleased with the results!
It's kinda big so I'm going to flat iron it so I can see my progress. Kinda disappointed in the length (don't see much difference) but it's definitely FULLER. It's swangin' and blowin' in the wind. I feel like a hair model.


Thanks guys for all the help/advice.

 

[e$h]

So I self relaxed last night and though it's not BONE straight like my hairdresser gets it (I have to develop my technique), I'm pretty darn pleased with the results!
It's kinda big so I'm going to flat iron it so I can see my progress. Kinda disappointed in the length (don't see much difference) but it's definitely FULLER. It's swangin' and blowin' in the wind. I feel like a hair model.


Thanks guys for all the help/advice.

Come on with them pics chile!

 

[Desert Skye]

So I self relaxed last night and though it's not BONE straight like my hairdresser gets it (I have to develop my technique), I'm pretty darn pleased with the results!
It's kinda big so I'm going to flat iron it so I can see my progress. Kinda disappointed in the length (don't see much difference) but it's definitely FULLER. It's swangin' and blowin' in the wind. I feel like a hair model.


Thanks guys for all the help/advice.

Yay! I am so glad to hear another sucess story! Great job!! BTW what relaxer did you use?

 

[deltagyrl]

Come on with them pics chile!

I know, right?! I plan on taking pics tonight.

 

[deltagyrl]

Yay! I am so glad to hear another sucess story! Great job!! BTW what relaxer did you use?

I'm proud. I didn't think I could do it.

I'll be obsessing looking for breakage until it's time to relax again, I'm sure.....erplexed

I used Silk Elements.

 

[dlewis]

I know, right?! I plan on taking pics tonight.

Can't wait to see.


Tell us what you did. So we can learn.