i broke down and got a relaxer

[SweetCaramel1]

hey ladies! i broke down and relaxed my hair! this was my first attempt at a stretch (6 months) and i couldn't go any longer. i was previously relaxing every 6-8 weeks. it has been an interesting experience. i can now tell you i have 4 different hair textures in my head. my new goal is to relax every 3 months. i will no longer focus on length. yes i want it but i wont obsess about it any longer. all things come in time. the last 3 pics are from my new relaxer. there's not alot of growth but enough. i'm just happy i can comb my hair again . thanks for your support along the way.

 

[goldensensation]

Great growth and beautiful hair! Did you streak/hi-lite it?

 

[MizaniMami]

hey ladies! i broke down and relaxed my hair! this was my first attempt at a stretch (6 months) and i couldn't go any longer. i was previously relaxing every 6-8 weeks. it has been an interesting experience. i can now tell you i have 4 different hair textures in my head. my new goal is to relax every 3 months. i will no longer focus on length. yes i want it but i wont obsess about it any longer. all things come in time. the last 3 pics are from my new relaxer. there's not alot of growth but enough. i'm just happy i can comb my hair again . thanks for your support along the way.

Your hair look GORGEOUS! I wouldn't exactly call that 'breaking down.' Six months is a long time and a big accomplishments. Congratulations

 

[SweetCaramel1]

Great growth and beautiful hair! Did you streak/hi-lite it?

thank you. it's highlighted, but when i relaxed it i put a darker rinse over it.

 

[SweetCaramel1]

Your hair look GORGEOUS! I wouldn't exactly call that 'breaking down.' Six months is a long time and a big accomplishments. Congratulations

ahhh, thank you. i saw that because i'm goal oriented but i just couldn't take the itching anymore

 

[brooklyngal73]

Your hair is pretty. I especially like the 1st pic on the left...

hey ladies! i broke down and relaxed my hair! this was my first attempt at a stretch (6 months) and i couldn't go any longer. i was previously relaxing every 6-8 weeks. it has been an interesting experience. i can now tell you i have 4 different hair textures in my head. my new goal is to relax every 3 months. i will no longer focus on length. yes i want it but i wont obsess about it any longer. all things come in time. the last 3 pics are from my new relaxer. there's not alot of growth but enough. i'm just happy i can comb my hair again . thanks for your support along the way.

 

[nfynit_812]

Your hair looks great!!!!!!!!! I hope mine looks as good as yours by my 6 month mark in May!

 

[*Happily Me*]

Beautiful hair

I broke down at 7 months last year. You have to do what best for your hair. I too remember feeling relief after I was able to comb through my hair

 

[morehairplease]

sweetcaramel great pics & progress! Congrats on stretching 6 months......really congrats! It's BEAUTIFUL!

 

[camellia]

Lovely! Your hair looks great. Such shine, and I love the hi-lights!

 

[SweetCaramel1]

thanks so much ladies! i'm learning how to take care of my hair and it's very exciting. one day down and back to the buns

 

[hondahoney007]

Very nice progress. I like the highlights.

 

[cocowhite]

Very Pretty.

 

[Ronda123]

Your hair is gorgeous!

 

[baglady215]

It came out beautiful! And I love your highlights!

 

[blackbarbie]

I didn't know you had been stretching that long! 6 months is def. an accomplishment going from relaxing every 6-8 weeks. Your hair looks really healthy, shiny and thick and as you mentioned, the length will come as long as it's healthy and it's really looking healthy! I am liking the highlights too

Congratulations to you....

 

[divinefavor]

Girl, your hair is beautiful!!!! Congratulations on stretching for such a long time!!!! I stretched to 20 weeks and couldn't take it anymore!

 

[kizzylonghair]

Your hair looks great!!!! ​

 

[SilkyandSmooth]

6 months is a long time. You did well. Your hair looks beautiful!

 

[Southernbella.]

Wow! Beautiful hair.

 

[devin]

oooh your hair is so thick and pretty! i love it!! great progress and congrats on making it through a six month stretch!

 

[Faith]

Beautiful! Which relaxer did you use?

 

[blackbarbie]

SC,
Did you find that going from relaxing every 6-8 weeks to do this long of a stretch help to strengthen/thicken your hair a bit or was it always thick like that?

 

[SweetCaramel1]

thanks so much ladies. you all are sooooo sweet

hi faith. i used the "vitale" relaxer. i left it on 15 min but i think i should have left it on longer, most of my new growth got texturized instead of relaxed. i won't complain though, it's better than nothing

hi blackbarbie. my hair has alway been thick but never after a relaxer. stretching has definitely increased thickness and strength. i give it a

 

[Cinnabuns]

You're hair is beautiful. Way to go on the great progress.

 

[Lavendar]

Beautiful hair and great color! What kind/color of rinse did you use? How did you manage/wear your hair during your stretch? Thanks for the inspiration!

 

[~Nigeria~]

Your hair is so pretty Sweetcaramel.

 

[SweetCaramel1]

Beautiful hair and great color! What kind/color of rinse did you use? How did you manage/wear your hair during your stretch? Thanks for the inspiration!

thank you . i used artec coloring shampoo in "ginger root" it's darker than the highlights i got originally but it washes out.

 

[Chanteuse]

Your hair looks great and congrats on stretching for so long.

 

[Cien]

beautiful hair!!!! love the color! I wish I could go 6 months. I bet your new growth was off the chain!!