I've stretched my relaxer for six months.......

[WhipEffectz1]

and today is the anniversary! I don't know how I've been able to do it but I have with barely any breakage. However, I am going to get it relaxed this week. I can't wait to see what six months have in store for me. Wish me luck girls!

 

[Carlie]

I'll bet you'll be jumping for joy once you see how much growth you retained!

 

[divinefavor]

Congratulations on your six months of relaxer stretch!!!

What was your regimen during the stretching? How did you keep your new growth soft and managable?

I'm only 3 1/2 weeks post relaxer and already have a lot of new growth after coming to this board and learning how to take care of my hair. I would like to be able to strech for as long as I can. I normally go 7-8 weeks, but I'm going to shoot for 12 weeks this time around.

Please update us when you get your hair done.

 

[Ashee]

Congrats!!!!!!
Yes, please let us know what your regimen has been!
I too am aiming for 6 months but was just looking at ending my stretch at 5 months... I'm only one week shy of two months so I'll see. I am getting braids next week so I can't wait to see how your hair comes out after the relaxer!!

 

[LDebagoria]

and today is the anniversary! I don't know how I've been able to do it but I have with barely any breakage. However, I am going to get it relaxed this week. I can't wait to see what six months have in store for me. Wish me luck girls!

Congrats!!!!
May will be my six month mark, and then I'm getting my relaxer in June!!! I'm excited for what six months is going to bring me as well!!! YAY!!!

 

[Poohbear]

CONGRATULATIONS!

Bte, I just checked out your albums and you're a very pretty young lady!

 

[Angelicus]

U GO GIRL!!! You are brave. Not a lot of women can do this! I really want to cheer you on because it isn't an easy feat, I think I lasted six months before I gave in!Good luck to you in all your hair goals! :trampolin

 

[jaded_faerie]

Congrats hair buddy!! i cant wait to see some pictures and results....keep us posted! :bouncegre

 

[bajanplums1]

6 month stretchers. please post ur results!!! i am on a six month stretch too--aug. is nesxt touch up--just in time for my 28th birthday *yikes*

 

[Jewell]

Congrats! I had a goal of 26 weeks, but I broke down and decided to relax at 12 weeks, because my hair was getting more unruly by the week! I think I will stick to 12 to 16 weeks at the most. When I did relax, I lost a handful of hair-literally. I guess it was shed hair, and since I was using a wide-tooth comb for about 2 months, it didn't catch all the hair. I can't imagine losing more than that (its such a shocker to see that much hair in the drain) in a longer stretch! My next stretch will be aided by cornrows, I think.

 

[shawniegee]

Wow, now thats some patience girl. Can't wait to see the results, I'm sure they'll be worth the wait.

 

[blessedangil03]

Congrats!! Please post your regimen for stretching, I'm planning on stretching 5 months, I'm on my 2nd month and I need help!

 

[sylver2]

Congrats!!
Right there with ya!!
Can't wait to see some pics

 

[1Specialk]

Congrats!! I'm just 10 wks post and hoping I can last til August.

 

[WhipEffectz1]

Thanks everyone! Time and patience has indeed been my friend since finding a protective style for my hair wasn't always an easy task. Through the whole time, I basically alternated between sewn weaves and cornorws under instant weave (which I did most of the time because I find it more flexible and cheaper). Using the instant weave, I was also able to do the baggie method because I would apply a curl cap over my braids, cover with a wig cap, and apply the instant weave. By doing this I left a small portion of my hair at the front out. By doing this I was keeping my hair very moisturized and keeping those evil combs in the instant weave from breaking my edges out.As for having a regimem, I washed my hair at least once a week, kept my hair moisturized and ends covered with oil/wrap. i used Surge but really don't attribute it to anything. My hair has been out of braids since last month and maintaining it has been kind of hard but once I left it alone it was alright. It was simple because you know what they say, "slow, steady, and simple wins the race! " I will post pics Thursday.

 

[WhipEffectz1]

CONGRATULATIONS!

Bte, I just checked out your albums and you're a very pretty young lady!

Awww thanks!

 

[weaveadiva]

dang 6 months?! way to go girl

 

[Faith]

Well? Any pics?

 

[hottopic]

You go girl...I will be right there with you...someday...