No more underprocessed hair for me!!

[rayne]

I gave myself a corrective relaxer and it worked this time!! I used Mizani relaxer in normal. I think the trick is that I relaxed half of my hair at a time---thanks for posting about that Adrienne

I also skipped on the protein conditioner because of fear of reversion. It's been two weeks and I've washed my hair about 3 times and still no reversion. Yeah!!! I'm going to do a deep protein conditioner this weekend so that'll be the real test

I'm so happy

now I can wear other styles besides buns and ponytails

 

[Lindy]

Good for you, Rayne!!

But, I'm confused. How do you relax one half of your hair at a time? Do you do half of it, then do the other half the next day, or what??

 

[rayne]

Yep, that's exactly what I did. Oh no wait, I just reread your post. I did it all in the same day. I parted the hair from ear to ear, then I put the back part in a ponytail while I relaxed the front. After I relaxed the front, I continued with my regular touch-up routine: condition, neutralize, condition. While the last conditioner was in my hair, I put it into a bun and then I relaxed the back of my hair. When the time was up I did the same steps as I did for the front. However, when it was time to neutralize, I washed all of my hair, not just the back. Then I deep conditioned all of my hair. Adrienne explained it better so I'll see if I can find that post about it.

 

[SweetNic_JA]

This sounds interesting. How do you wash the front of your hair without getting the back wet?

 

[rayne]

That's the only bad part, I had to bend over the tub to do it. I think Adrienne said her styist (sp?) parted her hair from the front to the back. But, I knew I wouldn't be able to wash one half without getting the other half wet, that's why I parted from ear to ear. Oh, I also put my hand on the part while I was rinsing to try to keep the back from getting wet.

 

[Karonica]

Congrats!

I wish I could say the same.

 

[Armyqt]

Congrats Rayne

. I am so glad you posted on this. I've finally decided that I'm not letting anyone else relax my hair but me, but was a little concerned about getting it all in and out in under 10 minutes. This may definitely work.

 

[model_chick717]

Oh my gosh--what a great idea!!! Since I texturize my hair, timing is KEY. Sometimes I've had to go back and "spot relax" places in my hair that I underprocessed due to trying to keep a certain time frame. I will definitely try this method next time. Thx!!!

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[blue_flower]

That sounds great, Rayne!
Did you apply the relaxer onto the previous hair? How long did you leave it in?

 

[aprilbiz]

That's great information!

 

[rayne]

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Armyqt said:
Congrats Rayne

. I am so glad you posted on this. I've finally decided that I'm not letting anyone else relax my hair but me, but was a little concerned about getting it all in and out in under 10 minutes. This may definitely work.

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That's funny because I had just decided the opposite. I was going to start going to a salon to get it relaxed because I was so tired of underprocessing my hair. But now, I've changed my mind. I'm going to save my money and keep doing it myself. I wish I would have known about that method along time ago

 

[rayne]

Yep Model_Chick, timing is EVERYTHING!! I always try to follow the timeing guidelines on the relaxers but shoot, but for me that meant rinsing it out as soon as I finished.

blueflower I applied the relaxer to the previously relaxed hair after I applied it to my new growth. I'm not sure but I think I left the relaxer on for about 18 minutes. It took me four mintues to put it on my new growth, so I probably left it on the previous hair for about 14 minutes.

 

[Lindy]

That does sound interesting, but it must be difficult to wash the relaxer out of the front of your hair properly w/o getting the back part wet (at least partially). Will the relaxer still "take" on the back hair if it's a little bit wet? That would be my concern...

 

[rayne]

I did manage to get a little section wet. I was worried about it not taking too so I waited for it to dry. It was about 95% dry when I applied the relaxer. Some parts are straighter than others, but it's sooooooo much better than it was before so I'm not complaining! I am going to try to figure out a way to keep the back part dry by my next touch up, which won't be until March or April.

 

[UmSumayyah]

I tried this method but it didn't work for me. If I ever try to do my own relaxer again (If I relax again at all) I am going to dry partin down the middle from nose to nape and see what happens.

 

[Kitkat]

Way to go, Rayne, and congrats that you've said 'buh-bye' to the underprocessed blues!

 

[Isis]

My hair is underprocessed too. What happened when you tried to wear styles besides buns and ponytails? And is your hair bone-straight now?

 

[rayne]

Good luck

 

[rayne]

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Isis said:
My hair is underprocessed too. What happened when you tried to wear styles besides buns and ponytails? And is your hair bone-straight now?

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It didn't look right. I'd have to flat iron my hair but after a while it'd get all poofy and I'd have to put it back in a ponytail. One time I let it air dry to see how it would look. That wasn't cute either. Some of the hair was curly, wavy and straight. It looked a hot mess. If the waves or curls would have been consistent, I would have kept it because I liked the way the wavy and curly parts looked.

I'm sure there are some areas that are bone straight, but for the most part, there is still a slight wave to it. I'm going to wash my hair tomorrow so I'll double check.

 

[Spagirl]

Congratulations!

 

[blue_flower]

I gave myself a touch-up this weekend. I used Motions mild. Instead of doing half/half, I did it in quarters. I started with the front first and then I did the back. The relaxer stayed on each section for ten minutes. I had to do a corrective relaxer in the back because that part didn't take the last time I texturized in August. I was nervous, but it actually turned out great.

I can't connect to the internet at home anymore, so it might take some time to upload some pictures into my photo album.

 

[aprilbiz]

Rayne... Thank you so much for this advice... I relaxed my hair this way and it was not only easier, but it gave me time to concentrate on the process and it came out very nicely... Thanks again!

 

[rayne]

Congratulations

Another successful story

 

[LaNecia]

You ladies are awesome! I'm so excited about this information! I unfortunately have an appointment this very evening to get my relaxer done by my stylist, however, in the future, this is the way to go for me too!