Prettymetty
Natural/4b/medium-coarse
I don’t have a cosmetology license so I’ll have to buy from eBay.
I’m thinking bout relaxing
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Theresamonet
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It’s also okay for people to admit they’re going back to relaxers for aesthetic reasons.
People have lots of reasons for doing stuff in life, we all walk different paths it's their choice. It's not our business or concern.
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Theresamonet
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Okay, yeah... That’s what I’m saying. Whatever the reason, including because you don’t like how it looks, you don’t have to be natural if you don’t want to be. We don’t always have to use the “manageability” excuse.
Britt
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The only thing off hand I could think of is Design Essentials and Avlon makes a texture release. In fact, there's a few YouTubers that use the Avlon one. HappyStylishMommy uses the Design Essentials system and their products exclusively, her hair looks great all the time imo. It's always sleek and straight. However, I would go to a stylist because they use different ones for different reasons. I was advised to get a consultation when I called a salon. All this time I just assumed they were mostly the same (the keratin treatments) but they're not. Depends on how degree of straightness and your density.
Prettymetty
Natural/4b/medium-coarse
Sounds pricey. I have a stylist, but she mainly uses Kerastase and Kevin Murphy. I would probably have to buy the treatment and bring it to my appointment
apple_natural
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The worst thing about relaxed hair to me is the smell when it gets wet. However, if you want to relax, why not. It's okay. You can always transition or just straight start over if you want. You can grow your hair back if you want it natural again
That tells me that you haven't washed it out properly, I've never had that smell I wash the hair about 5 times, using my own shampoo for final 2 two rinses
apple_natural
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Oh ok. I remember that smell when I was a kid and I hated it. My mom only permed my hair a few times, but I remember the smell lol
Did you relax it or do something else?So I’ve been natural since August 2009. 11 years. It has been fun, exciting, challenging, versatile and frustrating too. Just recently I went on vacation and my hair got wet in the tub. The bottom of my hair had curls and the top was straight. Once it dried all I could do was pull it in a bun.
I find myself leaning on protective styles (wigs) to avoid the time consuming wash days that only last a day or 2. I’ve been a straight hair natural since year 2. I rocked my twa and wash and gos the first year. Now my hair is too long/tangly for that.
I have a 4 pack under my sink so I can relax my edges every 6 months. I guess I’ll start with the edges and go from there. I like being natural, but unless I find a product that’ll keep my hair from reverting in 24 hours I’ll have to figure out something else.
thanks for listening to me vent/talk to myself
Prettymetty
Natural/4b/medium-coarse
I’m still natural y’all. My hair is in plaits soaking in avocado oil. I’m probably gonna wash it later tonight and get Christmas Eve ready. I’m excited about this blowout
Prettymetty
Natural/4b/medium-coarse
Update. I just did my last trim of 2020. This is a beneficial trim day to lengthen hair. I took off about an inch. I’ll do hair Botox on my next wash day. Bae got me some more for Christmas (prismax)
Unfortunately everything we consume or wear is bad for us but we still do it.
Prettymetty
Natural/4b/medium-coarse
True and everything is a sin. Choose wisely and be happy in whatever you do.
JennyJenny2020
Member
Metty there is nothing wrong with having relaxed hair. I have had long, thick relaxed hair since the 90s with no problems. I haven't had a relaxer is 15 months, but I can guarantee that I will be relaxed again in the future. It's easier to maintain relaxed, straight hair without avoiding humidity, rain etc.
I personally know many relaxed older women such as my mom, grandma, older friends etc. that have always had relaxed hair, and they are healthy as ever. So I really don't care about that so called rumor of relaxer seeping into your body. For that matter, we all are going to die from the air we breathe, foods we eat, makeup, deodorants soaps, body products, etc. There are other things to worry about than a relaxer. Don't let that kind of talk discourage you.
I personally know many relaxed older women such as my mom, grandma, older friends etc. that have always had relaxed hair, and they are healthy as ever. So I really don't care about that so called rumor of relaxer seeping into your body. For that matter, we all are going to die from the air we breathe, foods we eat, makeup, deodorants soaps, body products, etc. There are other things to worry about than a relaxer. Don't let that kind of talk discourage you.
secretdiamond
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Additionally, those reports included chemicals from coloring and bleaching, which many naturals do. So, I find it interesting that certain naturals online and IG only point to the relaxers.
Prettymetty
Natural/4b/medium-coarse
Are you Long hair Jenny from Instagram? Hey girl hey
11228
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The reigning queen of relaxers have spoken
JennyJenny2020
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Hey girl!!!!!!!! Its me
Prettymetty
Natural/4b/medium-coarse
Your hair is beautiful! I could never stretch my relaxers like you. I had to get a retouch every 3 months or so or it was trouble.
JennyJenny2020
Member
Thanks girl. My hair is strange. I have fine, thin strands, but it can take a lot of heat for some reason. Heat styling helps me to do these long stretches. I just wish I could find a product to block all humidity so that it will stay straight in hot weather. I've tried so many with no success .
Prettymetty
Natural/4b/medium-coarse
I’m a straight hair natural and my conair blow dry brush could help me stretch now. I really just need these edges under control. My fine/coarse 4b combination hair is a hot mess. It beads up and is so short in the front. Nothing lays it down. Nothing. My nape is just as disrespectful lol. Hair Botox treatments have been my saving grace lately.
JennyJenny2020
Member
The Revlon dryer is the truth I swear. That was well worth the 30 dollars I paid for it! I have zero advice about the edges. Mines are always frizzy and I don't mess with them. I told my mother that I might just relax the edges if I continue with this no relaxer journey. So the next time I'm relaxing her hair, I might just rub some relaxer on mines as well.
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