I'm hoping that I don't have too many issues with burning when I go to get relaxer because I have cornrowed my hair up to be able to wear a wig until then.QUESTIONS......... (As many ladies as possible welcome to answer these; and I'm sure many ladies can benefit from this as well):
1. What's the best thing to do,(that u may know of), between taking down a weave install, and then getting a relaxer (i.e. clarifying, protein, D.C, etc)? I make sure to moisturize and add a light protein. Last nite I cowashed by sleeping in NTM and VO5 Moisture Milks. In the a.m. after rinsing conditioner out, I cornrowed my hair and let it airdry. I am wearing wigs to prevent from exposing hair to any more stress.
2. And what is the recommended time between taking the weave out and then getting a relaxer? My hair dresser told me that I could wait a week but I've chosen to wait 2 because I was using BT up until last week and I don't want to burn when it's time to relax.
3. And we all know not to wash hair right away after taking out weave (due to tangling, matting, etc), so how soon after detangling hair can we wash our hair after the weave is out? I washed my hair the same day I removed weave but I did have to go through a lot to detangle all that matted and dreaded hair.
Thanks In Advance ladies!!!!
ETA: We are all trying to prevent setbacks!!!
Sorry if this has been asked already, but how do you keep a weave looking nice, my straight weave tends to go wispy like afro sort of, I don't put anything on it only brush it- what am I doing wrong?
QUESTIONS......... (As many ladies as possible welcome to answer these; and I'm sure many ladies can benefit from this as well):
1. What's the best thing to do,(that u may know of), between taking down a weave install, and then getting a relaxer (i.e. clarifying, protein, D.C, etc)? I clarify, use CON shampoo, Aphogee treatment and Moisturizing DC and put my hair in a protective style like clip on ponytail for a few weeks
2. And what is the recommended time between taking the weave out and then getting a relaxer? I say wait at leat 2-4 weeks
3. And we all know not to wash hair right away after taking out weave (due to tangling, matting, etc), so how soon after detangling hair can we wash our hair after the weave is out? I wash mine the same day I just detangle my hair well first.
Thanks In Advance ladies!!!!
I try to wrap my weave every night and tie it up with a silk/satin scarf. that usually keeps the ends from getting matted. If your weave is long and hard to wrap, just use those long duckbill clips to hold the shape and remove them once you get the scarf on. Hope that makes sense.
Thank you soo much x how does a duck bell clip look like? and do you put any product in it?
thanks.
As for product, this is going to depend on what type of hair you have installed. I have Virgin Indian Remy hair in and it DOES NOT like oils but loves moisturizing leave-in's.
HTH
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I'm so glad I found this thread. I installed my first weave in May. Took out in August, then just re-installed in September.
I posted this thread yesterday but no one has responded yet:
I'm re-doing my regimen and I will be trying some recommended products hoping to keep them as my staples. A few being Wen, Aveda DR, ect.
So I have a few questions for you weave wearers.....
1. What are your staples while wearing weaves?
2. Are these your staples while NOT wearing weaves?
3. Do you think it is a good idea to try new products while you are wearing a weave?
TIA
1. I wash with diluted Keracare Moisturizing Shampoo and the Keracare Humecto Conditioner or Nexxus Humectress (I prefer the Keracare, but ran out). I use applicator bottles to apply a liquid leave in and moisturize my scalp daily with ORS Olive Oil Cream (just on the scalp in between the braids, not on the weave). I am also now using MegaTek Rebuilder for growth, so I apply that nightly after moisturizing my scalp and wash out once a week on my regular wash day.
2. I am almost always in a weave, but when I take it down, I try to wear my hair "out" for a week or two to let it breathe. After I take out the tracks, I saturate the braids with leave in, take down, conditioner wash, clarify (Elucence clarifying poo), oil rinse using coconut oil, Elucence moisturizing condish, ORS Hair Mayo deep condish under the dryer for 45 minutes, Optimum leave in, then seal with coconut oil.
3. I probably wouldn't try new products while in a weave b/c it's hard to tell how your hair reacts to the products since it's hidden. And if the product caused any dryness, breaking, shedding, etc., you wouldn't see it until you took the install down.
Sorry if this has been asked already, but how do you keep a weave looking nice, my straight weave tends to go wispy like afro sort of, I don't put anything on it only brush it- what am I doing wrong?
What kind of hair are you using?
Bumping..
I'm still in this challenge. Hopefully, I'll get to BSL by December.
Im using a premium yaki type straight hair.
Im using a premium yaki type straight hair.
I HATE HATE HATE premium Yaki. I used to use Outre Premium Yaki and it did what I liked to call the "freakish poof" No matter what I had to brush my hair multiple times to keep it untangled and it'd continue to do it, especially if I washed it it was OVER. It'd continue to do this weird whispy fro tangly freakish poof kind of thing. It's all in the hair you use. Now that I ware them for a good amount of time i buy Outre's Velvet Remi. it does not do this but it is way more expensive. For the better hair you have to pay the price.
Hi girls,
I need some advice. I have a sew in weave for already 8 weeks but I might not be able to take it out this weekend because I wont have the time since I have to work. I don't know when I will have the time. What is the longest you girls think it is safe to have the weave without experiencing breakage. I am relaxed and am about 13 weeks postrelaxer. suggestions please!! I would like to try for maybe 12 weeks but wanted to get help from the experts first
Im in!
Got my weave done June 19
Its a lovely Rihanna-esque cut...my hairdresser is the BOMB!!!! (DMV area baby)[/quoteW
Who does your hair just moved to the DMV area and need to get some contacts going thanks.
Hi girls,
I need some advice. I have a sew in weave for already 8 weeks but I might not be able to take it out this weekend because I wont have the time since I have to work. I don't know when I will have the time. What is the longest you girls think it is safe to have the weave without experiencing breakage. I am relaxed and am about 13 weeks postrelaxer. suggestions please!! I would like to try for maybe 12 weeks but wanted to get help from the experts first