How Often Do You Relax?

[LovelyLionessa]

I voted every 3 months. My last stretch was 13 and 1/2 weeks and then it was time for the creamy crack!

 

[esoterica]

****bump****

 

[yourleoqueen]

Every 3 to 4 months from now on. I am going to try to plot out a schedule so I can be freshly relaxed for all the regular 'I need to look good' occasions. Did a five month stretch and that was like. NEVUH again!

 

[B_Phlyy]

This is the first time I every knowingly went 3 months. It wasn't as bad as I thought it would be, so I think I'm going to keep to this schedule.

 

[caribeandiva]

every 8 weeks. that's the longest i can go because of the shedding and itchy scalp.

 

[sassyhair]

I usually go for 3 months until my next relaxer but sometimes if I am wearing a weave I will touch up just my edges.

 

[nyreebnks]

I perm every 6-8 weeks , but I am trying to go 10-12 weeks

narie

 

[destiny616]

every 12 weeks

 

[oduwu]

About every 8 to 10 weeks. I'm really try to keep it closer to 10 weeks. My problem is that I exercise at least 4 times a week and I really sweat my hair out. So after about 8-9 weeks, I start getting serious breakage.

 

[skoloco]

Before I gained all the great knowledge on this site about managing new growth, I was going every 5 weeks. I've been going that often as long as I can remember erplexed . I'm gradually stretching the relaxer; my next will be at 6 weeks, and after that I'll shoot for 8.

One thing that's great about this forum is that I have a whole new respect for my new growth. Instead of hating it, I pamper it now and really appreciate it, like it's my baby

 

[leleepop]

I'm trying to go to 16 weeks this time.I will be 9 weeks post monday.

 

[Tee]

I just made 14 weeks. My first time.

 

[Tee]

Before I gained all the great knowledge on this site about managing new growth, I was going every 5 weeks. I've been going that often as long as I can remember erplexed . I'm gradually stretching the relaxer; my next will be at 6 weeks, and after that I'll shoot for 8.

One thing that's great about this forum is that I have a whole new respect for my new growth. Instead of hating it, I pamper it now and really appreciate it, like it's my baby

You can do it. You are doing it correctly. Just keep gradually adding time. I use to go every 6 weeks faithfully. (years back) Then my beautician told me I could try to make it to 8 weeks tops. Since joining LHCF, I went from 8 weeks, to 10 weeks, and this last time.....14 weeks!!

 

[Cayenne0622]

come on in... all you creamy crack addicts...

I am SO PROUD to say I'm in the middle of my first relaxer stretch. I was addicted to the every 6 weeks protocol...who came up with that anyway? Hope this hasn't already been answered since I refuse to read all of the pages in this thread. Anyway, I'll be at 8 weeks next week and I'm going to relax then. I voted 2 months. I'll see if I can go longer a few relaxers from now.

 

[baby42]

hi newbie here i have gone 6 weeks just got it done hope to go longer just started the wildgrowth its working and the mtg my hair is cut short trying to see if i can grow hair like u lady

 

[chicitygirl]

The longest I can go between relaxers is 8-9 weeks. I tried stretching it longer than that I my hair was breaking badly.

 

[redruby]

i am currently trying to stretch for 6 months, i am at week 18. i got six more weeks to go. i can't wait

 

[mzcris]

Hi there...every 6-8 weeks for me...

 

[sareca]

When I originally voted I was thinking I'd relax once every 4 months. Looks like I'm actually doing once/year.

 

[CHECKMATE!]

before LHCF I relaxed every 6-8 wks....now Im stretching 10-12 wks....Im 12wks post as i type,NG is crazy!...will bet a relaxer this week and post pics...hope I am 2 or 3 inches closer to APL

 

[Proudpiscean]

Before finding LHCF I was relaxing every 8-12 weeks. However, I attempted to transition recently and went 9 months without a touchup. Surprisingly, I didn't have any drastic breakage so I plan to stretch for six months from now on.

 

[*Happily Me*]

I relax ever 8 - 13 weeks.

I was able to stretch my relaxer to 13 weeks last round using MSM

 

[LovelyLionessa]

When I originally voted I was around every 3 months. Since I am further along in my self relaxing journey, I pretty much relax every 10 weeks as I don't relax bone straight.

 

[tld723]

The last time I streched for 12 weeks, but I am thinking about transitioning... I am interested to see what my natural hair looks like

 

[MrzLadyBuggz]

I go anywhere from 8 to 11 weeks. Past that, I get breakage out the frame.

 

[wish4longlocs]

I try to go 4 to 5 months but I may break down at the thrid month. the breackage gets bad and I can't stand it anymore.

 

[wheezy807]

I usually stretch my relaxers to 12wks. This last challenge i managed to stretch til 16wks in order to reveal on time.

 

[Gisselle]

I relax between 9 - 12 weeks.

 

[bablou00]

Im on a 6mos stretch so I can get consistent with relaxing every 4mos. I want to start in August because that will allow me to be relaxed for my birthday month (April) and Christmas.

 

[taj]

Prior to joining LHCF I relaxed every 6 weeks. Now, I'm at a 10 week stretch and I have a lot of new growth! I'm anxious to see the results!!