Thanks ladies for the responses. I think I can give it a try if I approach it the way pinkunshine77 does. I was unsure because I wasn't sure if I could protective style for 4-6 mos straight, but since now I have options I think I can deal.
I already have another question for you ladies. I am relaxed and my schedule is to relax the week of October 29 can I relax with this challenge, using the rule of thumb to stop using it about 7 days prior and nothing for 7 days after I relax.
I'm tempted to start back with my oil this week but I just relaxed and flat ironed and darn it, I'm trying to preserve this sleekness a couple of days .
I already have another question for you ladies. I am relaxed and my schedule is to relax the week of October 29 can I relax with this challenge, using the rule of thumb to stop using it about 7 days prior and nothing for 7 days after I relax.
I'm glad you mentioned this, I didn't know anything about a 7 day before or after relaxer rule. Is there some awful reaction with sulphur and the relaxer chemical? This is news to me.
I'm in, as soon as I get everything I need by Sunday! My concoction will be:
1 heaping tbps of Sublimed sulfur
6 oz of JBCO
2 oz of Hemp Seed oil
2 oz of Olive Oil
2-4 drops of Peppermint Oil
2-4 drops of Lavender Oil
2-4 drops of Clary Sage Oil
2-4 drops of Sage Oil
2-4 drops of Rosemary Oil
2-4 drops of Red Thyme Oil
2-4 drops of Cedar Wood Oil
@greenandchic, I've been using HTGE + Sulphur for the past 6 month and have had no I'll effects and it's significantly helped fill in my edges. I ordered a 32 oz bottle and I have about 1/5th left, it's the pound cake scented one.
Please share the following:
Which challenge are you in, 4 or 6 month?
6 months
Which will be in your mixture?
NJoy's. I might add some more essential oils since I have them (rosemary, basil, ylang ylang, lavender, peppermint) and maybe a fragrance oil if I need to.
If different, show your recipe
Starting pic
I'll add one right before we start .
If relaxed, how many weeks post?
Nope. 17 months since my last relaxer and now newly natural!
PinkSunshine77 said:I got all of my EOs from GNC.
[USER=42147 said:bign__17[/USER] ;16684079]Yes from what I am learning it is important to give your scalp a break before and after any chemical process when using growth aids. This give the scalp time to level out to normal and help to prevent any irritation. I am sure some of the other ladies who are more knowledgeable in this area will pop in and provide more detail.
[USER=31551 said:KaramelDiva1978[/USER] ;16681711]I'm glad you mentioned this, I didn't know anything about a 7 day before or after relaxer rule. Is there some awful reaction with sulphur and the relaxer chemical? This is news to me.
QueenAmaka said:I made the mistake of relaxing without waiting the full 7 days and my head was :burning: Make sure that the sulfur has been washed from your scalp/hair at least 7 days prior to a relaxer. It is not sufficient to simply stop using sulfur for 7 days. Some people actually suggest waiting 2 weeks but I find that 7 days is sufficient. Hope this helps.
I made the mistake of relaxing without waiting the full 7 days and my head was :burning: Make sure that the sulfur has been washed from your scalp/hair at least 7 days prior to a relaxer. It is not sufficient to simply stop using sulfur for 7 days. Some people actually suggest waiting 2 weeks but I find that 7 days is sufficient. Hope this helps.
I made the mistake of relaxing without waiting the full 7 days and my head was :burning: Make sure that the sulfur has been washed from your scalp/hair at least 7 days prior to a relaxer. It is not sufficient to simply stop using sulfur for 7 days. Some people actually suggest waiting 2 weeks but I find that 7 days is sufficient. Hope this helps.