Hersheygurl
Well-Known Member
Hi Ladies,
I know others have had much success with SE relaxers, but I should have listened to the threads that attributed this one with excessive shedding. Here's what I did....
About 1 1/2 weeks ago I came off a long stretch ( about 6 months) and texlaxed with SE.( I normally use Vitale High Comfort, but think you can only get it with a license now). I used the mild, and was happy with the results overall, but immediatly felt my hair was thinner or more hair was in the drain catchy thing than usual. I made sure to thoroughly neutralize, and did not add any oils to the relaxer. I basically just put it on, and rinsed it back off. I also coated my hair in conditioner and saturated my ends in vaseline and olive oil ( based my scalp well too). This relaxer breaks my fine hair down very quickly!
So, during my first post touch-up wash, I notice more shedding again, and my nape seems thinner. I can see the white bulbs on the long hairs, and I used a light protein ( Kids Organics light protein conditioner). My bun seems a little thinner and it seems when I do my braid ( my winter protective style), I keep ending up with more long hairs in my hand. I have seen a few short hairs on the bathroom counter too.
Here's what I was thinking of doing...
I was going to wash my hair and neutralize again, towel blot, and do the Aphogee 2 step ( hard) protein under the dryer. Then, I was going to rinse, and do a deep moisture conditioner ( maybe SE one) and leave it on over night with oil. What do ya'll think? I am trying to avoid a setback and appreciate any help. TIA.
I know others have had much success with SE relaxers, but I should have listened to the threads that attributed this one with excessive shedding. Here's what I did....
About 1 1/2 weeks ago I came off a long stretch ( about 6 months) and texlaxed with SE.( I normally use Vitale High Comfort, but think you can only get it with a license now). I used the mild, and was happy with the results overall, but immediatly felt my hair was thinner or more hair was in the drain catchy thing than usual. I made sure to thoroughly neutralize, and did not add any oils to the relaxer. I basically just put it on, and rinsed it back off. I also coated my hair in conditioner and saturated my ends in vaseline and olive oil ( based my scalp well too). This relaxer breaks my fine hair down very quickly!
So, during my first post touch-up wash, I notice more shedding again, and my nape seems thinner. I can see the white bulbs on the long hairs, and I used a light protein ( Kids Organics light protein conditioner). My bun seems a little thinner and it seems when I do my braid ( my winter protective style), I keep ending up with more long hairs in my hand. I have seen a few short hairs on the bathroom counter too.
Here's what I was thinking of doing...
I was going to wash my hair and neutralize again, towel blot, and do the Aphogee 2 step ( hard) protein under the dryer. Then, I was going to rinse, and do a deep moisture conditioner ( maybe SE one) and leave it on over night with oil. What do ya'll think? I am trying to avoid a setback and appreciate any help. TIA.
I was thinking since it was mild I would be okay. I am bummed.
