Relaxed Hair Thread

[SunySydeofLyfe]

Looks like I will have to relax early again. It seems like my stretches now can't last more than 2 months. I was doing really well until this week. I used a heat pass and flat ironed. Had my hair looking nice! Then I had a hard workout and it all went downhill from there. Now my roots are extra thick! I'm hoping the healthier eating will cause my hair to grow longer/thicker and that may be what's happening. I'm excited to relax to see my progress! The plan is to relax Friday, unless I can't wait before then.

gabulldawg I am feeling the same way, my roots seem angry.... I planned to wait until the week of Valentines Day but this new growth is off the chain and I feel like at this point waiting may cause more harm than good. My last TU was on Nov 20...9 weeks...doesnt feel like long enough so I am going to try my best to tough it out!!!....Member I said try....

 

[mschristine]

oh wow! that's my first time hearing that. how does heat styling play a negative factor in your stretch? and why can't you enjoy having your hair out for a nice date? i'm sorry i am giving you the third degree, but i am curious.

Sorry, I got super busy at work. My hair does better and doesn't shed or break nearly as much if I don't use heat. I can flat iron every once in a while an still be fine but I'm trying to reach certain healthy hair goals this year and cutting down on heat is one of the things I have to do reach my goals. I can still look sleek and sexy with my hair up and ends protected so I'll still look very nice on our date

 

[divachyk]

i'm sorry! i didn't understand how does one's hair do better without heat during a stretch? i mean, just for a date or something special. i use heat more when the new growth starts to really kick in vs freshly relaxed hair.

i really don't understand! maybe i have been here too long?

shortdub78, heat works for me in a stretch which is why I roller set more. Maybe our hair prefer heat because we both have low porosity? Anyway, I tend to get less breakage when doing heat styles. My hair accepts daily moisturizing/sealing better, I get less tangles throughout the week and my hair thrives better overall. I know direct heat isn't good, thus I try to stick with roller sets...

 

[Evolving78]

shortdub78, heat works for me in a stretch which is why I roller set more. Maybe our hair prefer heat because we both have low porosity? Anyway, I tend to get less breakage when doing heat styles. My hair accepts daily moisturizing/sealing better, I get less tangles throughout the week and my hair thrives better overall. I know direct heat isn't good, thus I try to stick with roller sets...

yes! my hair is the same!

 

[SunySydeofLyfe]

So today was steam day but the bambino was not giving me a moment so i relaxed my hair with alter ego and will dc over night. I may try to get a few minutes under the steamer in the am. Long hair dreams ladies.

 

[gabulldawg]

@gabulldawg I am feeling the same way, my roots seem angry.... I planned to wait until the week of Valentines Day but this new growth is off the chain and I feel like at this point waiting may cause more harm than good. My last TU was on Nov 20...9 weeks...doesnt feel like long enough so I am going to try my best to tough it out!!!....Member I said try....

OMG your hair has gotten long! I'm jealous!! I don't think I'll be able to wait. I'll either do it tonight or tomorrow. I feel just like you. I'm thinking if I wait longer I may end up hurting my hair in the longrun.

 

[SunySydeofLyfe]

OMG your hair has gotten long! I'm jealous!! I don't think I'll be able to wait. I'll either do it tonight or tomorrow. I feel just like you. I'm thinking if I wait longer I may end up hurting my hair in the longrun.

Thank you and i must say i love the curls. You need to come over and teach me to roller set. Yep. I can't wait to see your results. I'm going to be brave and hold off.... unless your pretty straight hair causes my to be grape jelly!!! Lol

 

[freckledface]

sunnieb is ORS carrot cream protein? I just remember you saying you used it.

 

[mschristine]

Work has got me so worn out this week that I've been neglecting my hair. I haven't moisturized and sealed in almost 3 days. My hair is so super dry. Since its my day off today, I'm currently in the process of pre pooing with castor oil and conditioner with heat for about 30 minutes. Then I'll shampoo with Shea moisture retention shampoo and then DC with heat for a hour with ORS hair repair nourishing conditioner mixed with some oils. My hair needs this love today.

 

[Evolving78]

the LOC method seems to be working well for me, and i have only had a couple of broken hairs for this whole week. i really got my hair back on track. i thought my hair was going to be totally damaged from that relaxer process.

 

[mschristine]

My product junkie self needs to stay out of Target. I bought Shea moisture restorative conditioner and the deep conditioning mask.

 

[Cattypus1]

My product junkie self needs to stay out of Target. I bought Shea moisture restorative conditioner and the deep conditioning mask.

Got the hibiscus spray and the DC mask!

 

[mschristine]

Got the hibiscus spray and the DC mask!

I was looking for the hibiscus spray but they were all out

 

[mschristine]

Bought a small spray bottle so I can mist my hair before I M&S. I'll probably use water and whatever oil I have on hand

 

[cutiepiebabygirl]

Hi Ladies,

I rarely post in the hair care section anymore, but I saw these new conditioners in Walmart and got excited.

Has anyone tried these? They are supposed to be ceramide based, which is great for relaxed hair. TIA



L'Oreal Paris Ceramide Total Repair 5 Restoring Conditioner
Instantly and over time helps repair the five visible signs of damaged hair without weighing it down: 1. Rebuilds fibers 2. Strength 3. Vitality 4. Silkiness 5. Shine.

•Helps mend broken hair fibers
•Penetrates hair fiber from root to core to tip for healthier hair
•For damaged, overworked hair

L'Oreal Paris Advanced Haircare Total Repair 5 Damage-Erasing Balm

•Intense luxurious reconstructing balm instantly repairs the 5 signs of damage: 1. Split ends 2. Weak 3. Rough 4. Dull 5. Dehydrated
•Specially formulated for damaged, overprocessed and chemically treated hair
•Helps seal broken fibers
•Deeply repairs and reconstructs dry, chemically treated hair
•Advanced treatment with ceramide

L'Oreal Paris Ceramide Total Repair 5 Multi-Restorative Dry Oil
Instantly absorbs into hair to weightlessly repair without leaving residue
•Helps seal split ends, tame flyaways and infuse lasting, luminous shine
•Helps seal broken fibers
•Advanced treatment with ceramide
•For damaged, overworked hair

 

[Honey Bee]

cutiepiebabygirl, I saw "new conditioner with ceramides" scroll through ISpy and ran right over! I think there was a thread about this product line, do a search.

 

[cutiepiebabygirl]

^^ Thanks....lol. I will search. Honey Bee

 

[Evolving78]

shampoo with CON argan, dc'ed with Aussie 3 min, now i am going to use my argan oil first and my cantu leave-in, finger detangle, and air dry or i might dry with the blow dryer (using my hands on cool). i am going to bun and keep it moving. i don't think i will be doing anything special to my hair until my SO's birthday.

 

[SunySydeofLyfe]

I used the last of some Alter ego garlic con the other night applied like relaxer and I must say that my new growth is soft and doesnt appear to be the 10 weeks post it was looking just hours before. As much as I love this softness I wont be buying anymore, I know there is something else I can get for way less than 30 dollars. I cringe everytime I mention that ish...lol....

 

[Evolving78]

I used the last of some Alter ego garlic con the other night applied like relaxer and I must say that my new growth is soft and doesnt appear to be the 10 weeks post it was looking just hours before. As much as I love this softness I wont be buying anymore, I know there is something else I can get for way less than 30 dollars. I cringe everytime I mention that ish...lol....

that's an investment! i would continue to buy it. just use it when your new growth starts to get acting up!

 

[Charla]

please share with us how it works. somebody else has one in this thread, but i can't put my finger on it.

shortdub78

I relaxed this weekend after a 17 week stretch and used the Split Ender for the first time. My hair definitely felt smoother and silky. I even plaited a one inch wide section and for the first time ever, that plait felt so smooth and uniform down the entire length, as if my plait was made of only 3 large strands rather than 100 single strands of hair...if that makes any sense!

The blade and blade housing seemed well made and durable, but the handle felt very cheap. I dropped the SE off my bathroom cabinet, and it came apart. There weren't any broken or cracked pieces, but a small black piece popped out of somewhere and I couldn't figure out where it went, but it still worked without that piece. I'm gonna call the company about it Monday.

It took me about 45 minutes to do my whole head which included a huge learning curve of making sure the sections were the right width and length. ETA...width and thickness.

 

[Evolving78]

I relaxed this weekend after a 17 week stretch and used the Split Ender for the first time. My hair definitely felt smoother and silky. I even plaited a one inch wide section and for the first time ever, that plait felt so smooth and uniform down the entire length, as if my plait was made of only 3 large strands rather than 100 single strands of hair...if that makes any sense!

The blade and blade housing seemed well made and durable, but the handle felt very cheap. I dropped the SE off my bathroom cabinet, and it came apart. There weren't any broken or cracked pieces, but a small black piece popped out of somewhere and I couldn't figure out where it went, but it still worked without that piece. I'm gonna call the company about it Monday.

It took me about 45 minutes to do my whole head which included a huge learning curve of making sure the sections were the right width and length.

thanks for the review!
did you do it on straighten hair? i should have gotten this for christmas instead of that dang WEN....smh

 

[Charla]

thanks for the review!
did you do it on straighten hair? i should have gotten this for christmas instead of that dang WEN....smh

Yes, I did a light flat ironing of 330 degrees with one pass on medium sections. I used Sally version of Chi 44 spray.

 

[mschristine]

shortdub78

I relaxed this weekend after a 17 week stretch and used the Split Ender for the first time. My hair definitely felt smoother and silky. I even plaited a one inch wide section and for the first time ever, that plait felt so smooth and uniform down the entire length, as if my plait was made of only 3 large strands rather than 100 single strands of hair...if that makes any sense!

The blade and blade housing seemed well made and durable, but the handle felt very cheap. I dropped the SE off my bathroom cabinet, and it came apart. There weren't any broken or cracked pieces, but a small black piece popped out of somewhere and I couldn't figure out where it went, but it still worked without that piece. I'm gonna call the company about it Monday.

It took me about 45 minutes to do my whole head which included a huge learning curve of making sure the sections were the right width and length. ETA...width and thickness.

Did you order it from a website or buy it from a store?

 

[SincerelyBeautiful]

16 weeks post.....4 more to go!!!

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[mochalocks]

5 weeks post, I'm going stretch until week 11 which will be the week of my birthday.

Plus, it looks like I might have to find a new salon to go to since it looks like my hair stylist has closed her shop down. I walked by there 2 days in a row around hours you'd think the shop would be open, but it wasn't.

Excuse the typos but i'm on my iPod touch

 

[Charla]

Did you order it from a website or buy it from a store?

I ordered from www.splitender.com

 

[hnntrr]

So I know relaxed heads need more protein in their regimen.

However, when I fell my hair getting 'mushy' which isss about....every 2 weeks? I do a protein conditioner. Now when I do this my hair is really hard afterwards...like really hard strawish feeling and then I have to do a ton of moisturizing to get it back to being soft.

I have Organix Tea Tree oil conditioner that has milk and some other proteins in it, and I also have Redkin Extreme Keratin Conditioner. Now I have used both and the milder protein (the organix's) still makes my hair feel just as hard if not harder than the Redkin.

In daily use, I use coconut oil (which I have heard can be used as a protein) elasta mango creme moisturizer, and a leave in and thats it.

Could I just need less protein? Not sure why my hair reacts that way anytime I use any kind of protein that isnt super mild. What can I use to help fight this? What may be the cause of it?

 

[Babygrowth]

So I know relaxed heads need more protein in their regimen.

However, when I fell my hair getting 'mushy' which isss about....every 2 weeks? I do a protein conditioner. Now when I do this my hair is really hard afterwards...like really hard strawish feeling and then I have to do a ton of moisturizing to get it back to being soft.

I have Organix Tea Tree oil conditioner that has milk and some other proteins in it, and I also have Redkin Extreme Keratin Conditioner. Now I have used both and the milder protein (the organix's) still makes my hair feel just as hard if not harder than the Redkin.

In daily use, I use coconut oil (which I have heard can be used as a protein) elasta mango creme moisturizer, and a leave in and thats it.

Could I just need less protein? Not sure why my hair reacts that way anytime I use any kind of protein that isnt super mild. What can I use to help fight this? What may be the cause of it?

Yep. Some relaxed heads do fine with only light protein weekly. When I do strong protein I have the same problem so no super proteins for me.

 

[Evolving78]

So I know relaxed heads need more protein in their regimen.

However, when I fell my hair getting 'mushy' which isss about....every 2 weeks? I do a protein conditioner. Now when I do this my hair is really hard afterwards...like really hard strawish feeling and then I have to do a ton of moisturizing to get it back to being soft.

I have Organix Tea Tree oil conditioner that has milk and some other proteins in it, and I also have Redkin Extreme Keratin Conditioner. Now I have used both and the milder protein (the organix's) still makes my hair feel just as hard if not harder than the Redkin.

In daily use, I use coconut oil (which I have heard can be used as a protein) elasta mango creme moisturizer, and a leave in and thats it.

Could I just need less protein? Not sure why my hair reacts that way anytime I use any kind of protein that isnt super mild. What can I use to help fight this? What may be the cause of it?

what is your porous level? is your hair fine or course? i know i can't do hardcore protein. only light to medium. what i have learned was to use the treatment first (for hard protein), then shampoo (with a sulfate). after that, proceed with a non-protein moisturizing conditioner.

you may only need a mild form of protein and use it every other week. you might have high porous hair? you may need to incorporate protein weekly if you hair gets mushy constantly. do you baggy, leave conditioners in overnight, wet bun/pony, dc longer that product has recommended?