browneyeshyne
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I tried searching the forum and everything but no such luck. Does anyone have this saved?
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browneyeshyne
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(The relaxing method, not the wrapping)
Here is a link to a previous thread which included tips on self-relaxing as well as some info on the half and half method...HTH
http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showflat.php?Cat/0/Number/15685/page//view//sb/5/o/all/fpart/1/vc/1
http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showflat.php?Cat/0/Number/15685/page//view//sb/5/o/all/fpart/1/vc/1
dontspeakdefeat
Hair Coach
I was going to ask you what half and half refered to.
I use the "half and half method" depending on how manageable my newgrowth is when it's time to relax. If I have 3 or more inches this methods helps to get my hair relaxed exactly how I want it.
What I do is, part my hair from ear to ear approx. 1/2 way through my scalp. I apply a little vaseline or heavy conditioner( e.g Lekair cholestorol) to the first inch of the area not being relaxed. I usually do the front first. I place a plastic shower cap over the area to prevent relaxer from getting on it and wrap a bandana on the area to secure.
I relax my hair as usual but I don't have to rush because I only have 1/2 of my head to cover. I usually leave the relaxer on for about 12 mins. I use Revlon Mild Lye.
After the relaxer is applied and smoothed and left on until my desired straightness, I wash with the neutralizing shampoo until all traces of the relaxer are gone. I don't condition just yet. I wash the little area that I apply the protectant to. I let it airdry until almost completely dry and then do the same thing with the other section.
After both sections are complete I apply conditions usually a reconstructor of some sort.
I usually relax my hair to about 85-90% so there is some curl pattern left.
I use the "half and half method" depending on how manageable my newgrowth is when it's time to relax. If I have 3 or more inches this methods helps to get my hair relaxed exactly how I want it.
What I do is, part my hair from ear to ear approx. 1/2 way through my scalp. I apply a little vaseline or heavy conditioner( e.g Lekair cholestorol) to the first inch of the area not being relaxed. I usually do the front first. I place a plastic shower cap over the area to prevent relaxer from getting on it and wrap a bandana on the area to secure.
I relax my hair as usual but I don't have to rush because I only have 1/2 of my head to cover. I usually leave the relaxer on for about 12 mins. I use Revlon Mild Lye.
After the relaxer is applied and smoothed and left on until my desired straightness, I wash with the neutralizing shampoo until all traces of the relaxer are gone. I don't condition just yet. I wash the little area that I apply the protectant to. I let it airdry until almost completely dry and then do the same thing with the other section.
After both sections are complete I apply conditions usually a reconstructor of some sort.
I usually relax my hair to about 85-90% so there is some curl pattern left.
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dontspeakdefeat said:
I was going to ask you what half and half refered to.
I use the "half and half method" depending on how manageable my newgrowth is when it's time to relax. If I have 3 or more inches this methods helps to get my hair relaxed exactly how I want it.
What I do is, part my hair from ear to ear approx. 1/2 way through my scalp. I apply a little vaseline or heavy conditioner( e.g Lekair cholestorol) to the first inch of the area not being relaxed. I usually do the front first. I place a plastic shower cap over the area to prevent relaxer from getting on it and wrap a bandana on the area to secure.
I relax my hair as usual but I don't have to rush because I only have 1/2 of my head to cover. I usually leave the relaxer on for about 12 mins. I use Revlon Mild Lye.
After the relaxer is applied and smoothed and left on until my desired straightness, I wash with the neutralizing shampoo until all traces of the relaxer are gone. I don't condition just yet. I wash the little area that I apply the protectant to. I let it airdry until almost completely dry and then do the same thing with the other section.
After both sections are complete I apply conditions usually a reconstructor of some sort.
I usually relax my hair to about 85-90% so there is some curl pattern left.
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your method sounds absolutely perfect for me. but i thought you werent suppose to relax hair that was washed the same day and should wait 2 days before relaxing.have you had any problems??
dontspeakdefeat said:
I was going to ask you what half and half refered to.
I use the "half and half method" depending on how manageable my newgrowth is when it's time to relax. If I have 3 or more inches this methods helps to get my hair relaxed exactly how I want it.
What I do is, part my hair from ear to ear approx. 1/2 way through my scalp. I apply a little vaseline or heavy conditioner( e.g Lekair cholestorol) to the first inch of the area not being relaxed. I usually do the front first. I place a plastic shower cap over the area to prevent relaxer from getting on it and wrap a bandana on the area to secure.
I relax my hair as usual but I don't have to rush because I only have 1/2 of my head to cover. I usually leave the relaxer on for about 12 mins. I use Revlon Mild Lye.
After the relaxer is applied and smoothed and left on until my desired straightness, I wash with the neutralizing shampoo until all traces of the relaxer are gone. I don't condition just yet. I wash the little area that I apply the protectant to. I let it airdry until almost completely dry and then do the same thing with the other section.
After both sections are complete I apply conditions usually a reconstructor of some sort.
I usually relax my hair to about 85-90% so there is some curl pattern left.
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your method sounds absolutely perfect for me. but i thought you werent suppose to relax hair that was washed the same day and should wait 2 days before relaxing.have you had any problems??
dontspeakdefeat
Hair Coach
Bree, that's what they tell you. I don't wash my entire head only the part that gets relaxed and the part that I protected if it gets a little relaxer on it I wash that area. I let it almost completely dry and then move on to the next section. You can use a cool blow dryer to speed up the process. Just as long as your scalp is not scratched or irritated you should be fine. I haven't had any problems but I also don't have a sensitive scalp.
spanishteardrops
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Heres another thread on this topic. HTH http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showflat.php?Cat=0&Board=Women&Number=439768&fpart=&PHPSESSID=
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