Relaxed Hair Regiment & Products

[DominicanBrazilian82]

The Week prior to relaxing I clean my hair well and make sure it's thoroughly cleansed and moisturized.

I also do a nice protein Rx on it and a moisturizing DC'er (Usually with Steam).

The week of:
Keep product usage to a minimum
about 2 days before: I lightly base my Scalp with Summit Sensitive Scalp

The day of I
Apply: more Summit Sensitive Scalp
Apply: Oil usually Coconut on Length
Spritz: on length something with Keratin or Protein. Right now I'm using Neutral Protein Filler in a Spritz Bottle
In the Past I've used: Apoghee & Green Tea Keratin, Chi Silk Fusion, Joico Silk Results and Pure Keratin Oil

After the Relaxer is Rinsed Out I:
Apply a Protein Rx
Neutralize
Usually do an AE Garlic Rx or at the very least, I cowash with Nutrine Garlic Conditioner
Steam with something Moisturizing

I have some silk amino acids that I have mixed with water and oil in a spray bottle. Will this do the same job as the Chi Silk Fusion (which I have as well)?

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[IDareT'sHair]

I may have also used Silk Aminos too (at one point) as a Spritz on Length.

For my Mid-Protein Step I use:
Joico K-Pak
Nexxus Keraphix
Linange Restructuring
Sebastian Penetraitt
Claudie's Reconstructor
SheScent Okra
Jasmine Reconstructor
Tigi Dumb Blonde
Affirm 5 n 1
MyHoneyChile Reconstructor

 

[DominicanBrazilian82]

I may have also used Silk Aminos too (at one point) as a Spritz on Length.

For my Mid-Protein Step I use:
Joico K-Pak
Nexxus Keraphix
Linange Restructuring
Sebastian Penetraitt
Claudie's Reconstructor
SheScent Okra
Jasmine Reconstructor
Tigi Dumb Blonde
Affirm 5 n 1
MyHoneyChile Reconstructor

Mid Protein Step is the step just before neutralizing?

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[IDareT'sHair]

Mid Protein Step is the step just before neutralizing?

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Yes.......

 

[againstallodds]

WOW!! Love your videos - and your relaxer technique. Do your fingernails get weak and yellow when using hands to apply relaxer? I'm considering using my hands as well, but I use Mizani Butter Blends LYE. No sure how the lye will affect skin and nails.erplexed

baddison Thank you!

Nope, haven't experienced that at all -- but I am constantly wiping my hands on a towel so the relaxer isn't just sitting on my nails.

 

[againstallodds]

How often do you flat iron? Tia

lamaria211 Before this year, only about 2-3 times a year.

This year I think I've flat ironed from root to tip 3 times, and I'll flat iron only my roots after a roller set. But I no longer roller set often, maybe 2 twice a month.

 

[~*~ShopAholic~*~]

Here's the link to all my relaxer day posts: http://www.justgrowalready.com/search/label/touch-up

In many I write what I do in steps and I think one of the posts has the videos I made on how I self-relaxer, prep steps included. G2G for now but I'll be back later to post what I do in this thread as well. HTH!

Your hair is gorgeous, had to bookmark your blog.

 

[baddison]

This is my current product list and regimen for 2012:

MOISTURE PRODUCTS:
Shampoos: C.O.N. Ultra Moisturizing (discontinued “green” label , KeraCare Hydrating/Detangling Shampoo, Mizani Moisturfusion Milk Bath
Conditioners: Trader Joe's Nourish Spa, C.O.N. Professional Moisture Extreme, KeraCare Humecto (thicker in the Tub), Mizani Moisturfusion Silk Cream

PROTEIN PRODUCTS:
Shampoos: ApHogee Shampoo for Damaged Hair, Mizani Renew Strength Fortifying Shampoo
Conditioners: ApHogee Keratin 2min Reconstructor, Mizani Renew Strength Reconstructing Masque

CO-WASHING:
Tresemme Naturals, Trader Joes Nourish Spa, Aubrey Organics Honeysuckle rose, Suave Natuals

CLARIFYING/CHELATING: ORS Creamy Aloe, Mizani Balance Hair Bath

LEAVE-INS/MOISTURIZERS/DETANGLERS:
Silken Child Detangler
S-Curl No Drip Activator
Wave Nouveau Moisturizing Finishing Mist
CHI Keratin Mist
Giovanni Direct Leave-In
African Royale Braid Spray
CHI Silk Infusion
KeraCare Naturals Moisture Milk
SheaMoisture Coconut & Hibiscus Hair Milk
SheaMoisture Yucca & Baobab Thickening Milk

COLORING:
Nupur Henna

GROWTH AIDS:
Hairfinity (nightly)
NJOY's Sulfur oil

OILS/SERUMS:
ORS Carrot Oil
Homemade Whipped Butter Mixture (Shea Butter, EVCO, EVOO, Jojoba, JBCO)
ExtraVirginCoconut Oil
Vatika Coconut Hair Oil
Dabur Amla Oil
Proclaim Natural 7 Olive Oil
African Royal Hot Six Oil
Jamaican Black Castor Oil

CURRENT Regimen: (subject to change based on results....)
Moisturize & Seal Daily
Wash and DC (with or without dryer) 1x’s per week
ALWAYS Air dry
Whole-head Baggy 4x's per week
Stretch relaxers for 4months (3 relaxers per year)
Mizani Butter Blends Relaxer System
Whole-head NUPUR henna once per month

CURRENT Challenges:
Hairfinity Challenge
BSL 2013 Challenge
NJOY's Hair Concoction Challenge

 

[DominicanBrazilian82]

This is my current product list and regimen for 2012:

MOISTURE PRODUCTS:
Shampoos: C.O.N. Ultra Moisturizing (discontinued “green” label , KeraCare Hydrating/Detangling Shampoo, Mizani Moisturfusion Milk Bath
Conditioners: Trader Joe's Nourish Spa, C.O.N. Professional Moisture Extreme, KeraCare Humecto (thicker in the Tub), Mizani Moisturfusion Silk Cream

PROTEIN PRODUCTS:
Shampoos: ApHogee Shampoo for Damaged Hair, Mizani Renew Strength Fortifying Shampoo
Conditioners: ApHogee Keratin 2min Reconstructor, Mizani Renew Strength Reconstructing Masque

CO-WASHING:
Tresemme Naturals, Trader Joes Nourish Spa, Aubrey Organics Honeysuckle rose, Suave Natuals

CLARIFYING/CHELATING: ORS Creamy Aloe, Mizani Balance Hair Bath

LEAVE-INS/MOISTURIZERS/DETANGLERS:
Silken Child Detangler
S-Curl No Drip Activator
Wave Nouveau Moisturizing Finishing Mist
CHI Keratin Mist
Giovanni Direct Leave-In
African Royale Braid Spray
CHI Silk Infusion
KeraCare Naturals Moisture Milk
SheaMoisture Coconut & Hibiscus Hair Milk
SheaMoisture Yucca & Baobab Thickening Milk

COLORING:
Nupur Henna

GROWTH AIDS:
Hairfinity (nightly)
NJOY's Sulfur oil

OILS/SERUMS:
ORS Carrot Oil
Homemade Whipped Butter Mixture (Shea Butter, EVCO, EVOO, Jojoba, JBCO)
ExtraVirginCoconut Oil
Vatika Coconut Hair Oil
Dabur Amla Oil
Proclaim Natural 7 Olive Oil
African Royal Hot Six Oil
Jamaican Black Castor Oil

CURRENT Regimen: (subject to change based on results....)
Moisturize & Seal Daily
Wash and DC (with or without dryer) 1x’s per week
ALWAYS Air dry
Whole-head Baggy 4x's per week
Stretch relaxers for 4months (3 relaxers per year)
Mizani Butter Blends Relaxer System
Whole-head NUPUR henna once per month

CURRENT Challenges:
Hairfinity Challenge
BSL 2013 Challenge
NJOY's Hair Concoction Challenge

Wow! Yes ma'am!

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[lamaria211]

Being newly telaxed I'm still doing tons of research and tweaking my routine to see what works and what doesn't I now no that washing and deep conditioning only once a week just ain't gonna cut it so ill be incorporating 2 cw sessions now mostly on Tue and Thur. I also need to use ceramides more regularly so I'm adding a prepoo step before cw days as well. On going to take every aspect of my hair care game to the next level. After a month or 2 ill retake pics and assess the impact on my overall hair health and see if its working (that would be great) and if not ill keep trying until I get it right