Inspired by Sylver2 -- The Long-Term Stretch Challenge

[beans4reezy]

Still hanging in there. I haven't relaxed since March 2009; I probably wont relax again until December of this year.

 

[halee_J]

I'm still here, 30 weeks and counting.... anybody else still down? I could use some company

 

[beans4reezy]

Still hanging in there. I haven't relaxed since March 2009; I probably wont relax again until December of this year.

Hi Ladies- I finally relaxed at 73 weeks post!!

Stretching isn't for everyone; but it is for me. My next stretch has already started. I intend on going for another year. I figure, three more yearly stretches and my hair will be right about where I want it (MBL or over). I am a junkie for stretching and I am darn proud of it.

Just to put things into perspective, this is where I was before my long stretch:

FRIED, DAMAGED, THIN, LIFELESS HAIR...

This is me, last Satruday, fresh out of the salon:

HEALTHY, SUPPLE, NOURISHED:

 

[sharifeh]

Your hair looks great beans! Please share your techniques for stretching without going nuts!

 

[halee_J]

OMG beans4breezy your hair looks so lush and vibrant! Definitely motivation for me 5 months to go I can make it.

 

[sylver2]

Hi Ladies- I finally relaxed at 73 weeks post!!

Stretching isn't for everyone; but it is for me. My next stretch has already started. I intend on going at least another 20 weeks, but knowing me, I will go longer. I am a junkie for stretching and I am darn proud of it.

Just to put things into perspective, this is where I was before my long stretch:

FRIED, DAMAGED, THIN, LIFELESS HAIR...

This is me, last Satruday, fresh out of the salon:

HEALTHY, SUPPLE, NOURISHED:

WoW!!! awesome. u should make a brand new thread with these comparisons. Love it!!!!!

 

[ellehair]

oh my @ Beans! what beautiful progress!!

 

[che1219]

Great progress, your hair looks so much healthier.

 

[ojemba]

Hi Ladies- I finally relaxed at 73 weeks post!!

Stretching isn't for everyone; but it is for me. My next stretch has already started. I intend on going at least another 20 weeks, but knowing me, I will go longer. I am a junkie for stretching and I am darn proud of it.

Just to put things into perspective, this is where I was before my long stretch:

FRIED, DAMAGED, THIN, LIFELESS HAIR...

This is me, last Satruday, fresh out of the salon:

HEALTHY, SUPPLE, NOURISHED:

your hair is beautiful. congrats on the great progress. Keep it up!!

 

[beans4reezy]

Your hair looks great beans! Please share your techniques for stretching without going nuts!

From weeks 1 to 16 (when it is easier to manipulate my hair)
CoWash/DC weekly (I mix a protien conditioner with a moisturizing one)
Moisturize/Oil daily
Roller Set pin ups or buns during the week

From Weeks 16 and Beyond (when new growth starts to get bucky)
This is when I use no manipulation hair styles. Braids, Twists, Wigs..etc
Moisturize daily with a braid spray
Wash/Condition Bi-Weekly

OMG beans4breezy your hair looks so lush and vibrant! Definitely motivation for me 5 months to go I can make it.

You can! The pay off will be huge!

WoW!!! awesome. u should make a brand new thread with these comparisons. Love it!!!!!

Thank you Sylver2! I know you hear this a trillion times a day, but you really are my inspiration:notworthy, so to get this post from you means the world to me! Thanx!

I'm shy though- so I wont be making my own thread.

oh my @ Beans! what beautiful progress!!

Thank you ladies for the great comments!!

 

[taz007]

This is me, last Satruday, fresh out of the salon:

HEALTHY, SUPPLE, NOURISHED:

OMGoodness!!! My expression is the same as the girl's sitting in the back!

Your hair is super, awesomely, FABULOUS! Wow!

I am absolutely floored

Keep up the good work!

 

[Missi]

ladies what are you doing w/ ur ends after a co-wash...i normally put them in rollers but sometimes they aren't dry in the morning...then my ends in my banana clip look all fuzzy and ugly.

 

[Aggie]

Hi Ladies- I finally relaxed at 73 weeks post!!

Stretching isn't for everyone; but it is for me. My next stretch has already started. I intend on going for another year. I figure, three more yearly stretches and my hair will be right about where I want it (MBL or over). I am a junkie for stretching and I am darn proud of it.

Just to put things into perspective, this is where I was before my long stretch:

FRIED, DAMAGED, THIN, LIFELESS HAIR...

This is me, last Satruday, fresh out of the salon:

HEALTHY, SUPPLE, NOURISHED:

OOOOOOOOhhhhhhhhhh! I am in awe beans. You have made stunning progress and I am so proud of you nad can't wait to see where you'll be in another year or two.

 

[Aggie]

I am only over 80 weeks post my last relaxer. I am intending to relax/texlax again in 2011 or 2012. I am not entirely sure which yet.

 

[tenderheaded]

I just wanted to congratulate the success stretchers! If your hair cooperates, the payoff is huge! My longest stretch was 40 weeks, and I know it's something I can do again - I just get that itch to relax when a trip or special event comes up!

 

[smwrigh3]

soooo I am 53 weeks today I am going to keep going...

y fix whats not broken

 

[HappilyLiberal]

sm... please come back and post how you are stretching for that long. I was planning a 26 week stretch. but after looking at beans results after 73 weeks... I am going to keep on trucking.

 

[TopShelf]

From weeks 1 to 16 (when it is easier to manipulate my hair)
CoWash/DC weekly (I mix a protien conditioner with a moisturizing one)
Moisturize/Oil daily
Roller Set pin ups or buns during the week

which protein and moisturizing conditioners did you mix?

 

[halee_J]

I keep coming in here to look your hair, beans4breezy...wow.

 

[MrsIQ]

I'm in! I plan to stretch until Christmas. Not sure how long that will be but I am keeping count with the ticker in my siggy. Wish me luck!

 

[beans4reezy]

OMGoodness!!! My expression is the same as the girl's sitting in the back!

It's funny you should mention her Taz. That's my little cousin. When she saw my hair, she says to me, "Sabine, didn't your hair used to be short?" I almost picked her up and kissed her!

I was planning a 26 week stretch. but after looking at beans results after 73 weeks... I am going to keep on trucking.

You can do it!!

which protein and moisturizing conditioners did you mix?

WEN Conditioner OR WEN Moisture Intense Masque (fig/sweet almond) with either ORS Hair Mayonaise or Aphogee 2 Min Keratin Recon.

 

[SelfStyled]

OMG Beans - I nearly just spit my coffee out, lol. Amazing girl- that stretch PAID off. Your hair looks so swangalicious. Go head girl.

 

[steffiejoe]

I keep coming in here to look your hair, beans4breezy...wow.

Me to!!
Thats some amazing progress beans!

 

[HappilyLiberal]

I keep coming in here to look your hair, beans4breezy...wow.

Me to!!
Thats some amazing progress beans!

I know... me too.

This is one of the few times I can't concentrate on the length because I am too busy over the thickness and health of the hair.

 

[taz007]

Beans4reezy, I had to come back and take another peek at your beautiful hair! Just gorgeous!

ETA: You need to post this and your reggie in the main section. It will help a lot of people.

 

[Charz]

*Dashes into thread*

Sylver2 makes me wanna get a relaxer

*Dashes outta thread*

 

[ojemba]

Im only 9 weeks post but I did a 22 weeks stretch with weaves from Feb - June. I'm really thinking about going until April 2011 with braids/weaves as my ps.

How is everyone holding out with there long stretches?

I can use some pointers.

Thank in advance ya'll

 

[Aggie]

Yeah beans, I want my hair to be just like yours when I grow up.

Updating: I am exactly 84 weeks post today which means I have 20 more weeks to go to get me to 2 years post. I am slowly getting there.

 

[bestblackgirl]

Aww you guys are such inspirations. I'm currently 6 weeks post. I plan on relaxing at 21 weeks post the earliest. I even want to keep stretching well into next year. We will see.

 

[supermodelsonya]

I honestly can't remember the last time I put a relaxer in my hair and I'm texlaxed......sigh...