Relaxed Hair Thread

[Guinan]

I just got my hair texturized, by accident, but I really like it!!

How often should I get touchups, since it's not like a regular relaxer and my curls are still there for the most part, just really really loose?

I kind of like having the best of both worlds and look forward to wash and goes and flat ironing without a lot of pain or heat.

You can touchup ur hair just like u would normally do when u were bone straight. The same rules apply with texlax hair. The only difference is how the relaxer is applied/what its mixed with. Like some people use a reg relaxer & either mix oil/conditioner with it or they don't leave it on too long.

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[ghanagirl23]

ghanagirl23

I'm currently 16 weeks post as well. This is also my second time stretching to 20 weeks. I sometimes experience tangles and such depending on how my hair was before I washed or cowashed. Say per instance if I have a Bantu knot out. I try to wash my hair in the shower with my hair going back. I try to work my scalp only and let the water run down the length. When I DC I apply like I would my relaxer then apply to my length. Then rinse and air dry. At about 70% dry I part my hair in sections and slowly detangle from the ends up but careful not to comb thru the new growth and at this time is where I apply my leave in and seal with coconut oil. This method works for me and I have little to no hairs on my comb and when I check they are shed hairs. HTH!!!

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Thanks a lot I will try this I will be one week post try

 

[Cattypus1]

do any of your air dry?

I'm trying to figure out my regimen and want to start air drying first
then either rollerset or flat iron my air dryed hair in order to cut out the step of blow drying
and I don't have a hooded dryer so doing rollersets on freshly washed wet hair is a no no for me

[Hand Raised]. No hood dryer.

 

[gabulldawg]

do any of your air dry?

I'm trying to figure out my regimen and want to start air drying first
then either rollerset or flat iron my air dryed hair in order to cut out the step of blow drying
and I don't have a hooded dryer so doing rollersets on freshly washed wet hair is a no no for me

I air dry a lot. I usually air dry when I plan on bunning my hair or wearing updos. All I do is wash/dc, apply moisturizer of choice, then seal with oil of choice (currently coconut oil), detangle, and airdry.

 

[Jewell]

LovelyBwonderful

Ive air-dried exclusively the last 9 yrs. Only used a blow dryer twice, and hooded dryer 2-3 times to dry my twists done on damp natural hair. Blow drying makes my hair come out, and the hooded dryer takes too long. I love the scarf method of air drying, and will likely ALWAYS use it. Air drying thickened my hair compared to rollersetting and wrapping (wrapping thins the hair), and definitely did my hair better compared to a blow dryer. When I'd use one, hair would be allover the floor.

 

[Jewell]

Tough question for me cause my regi is sooooo simple & laid back. No magic tricks here. Lol

I detangle in sections once my hair becomes 95% dry. I cannot use leave-ins until after I detangle cause my hair strands hold on to each other & makes detangling a hot mess. I lose more hair that way. For me anyway. I currently only use Nexxus wash products.

See, I need to start detangling in sections. Im almost 20 wks post and I was surprised at how much ng I have but my hair was starting to loc from shed hairs I missed recently. So I sat for a while gently separating those few loc'ing areas and removing the few strands of shed hair with my fingers only and was fine after that.

I just revisited my Nexxus products. Im using Matrix Total Results Repair and Redken too. Love your simple approach to hair care, pre_medicalrulz. It's def. workin for ya! I keeps it simple and straight forward too. YASS

 

[mschristine]

Ok ladies, I am in dire need of a new moisturizer for my hair. In the past, I have used Giovanni direct leave in, HE LTR, ORS olive oil hair lotion and some other stuff. I need something...all suggestions are welcome, TIA

 

[SuchaLady]

How do you normally wear your hair mschristine?

 

[mschristine]

How do you normally wear your hair mschristine?

I usually where it up in a bun at work. I rarely wear it down but I think I might start wearing it down more

 

[SuchaLady]

I was asking because I love this one
http://www.sallybeauty.com/whipped-curl-creme/SBS-370708,default,pd.html?cm_vc=SEARCH but you wouldn't be able to wear your hair down with it. I love it for my buns. Leaves my hair so soft. mschristine

 

[PerfectlyFlawed]

OMG I just found combo that works for me... Leave-in (usually wave neuvo or aphgee) coconut oil, hawiian 14 in 1 then top it off with safflower oil... My hair has been soft and hydrated for 2 days.... I've been on my HHJ for 7 or 8 months and its nice to finally have a break through

Sorry my EVO misspelled it *shrugs*

 

[mschristine]

Going to try out Elasta QP olive oil and mango butter leave in and moisturizer....hope it works

 

[QueenAmaka]

Y'all I revisited an oldie but goodie (Nexus Humectress) tonight and it was awesome I don't know why I stopped using it but it is definitely going to be added back to my staples.

 

[Cattypus1]

Y'all I revisited an oldie but goodie (Nexus Humectress) tonight and it was awesome I don't know why I stopped using it but it is definitely going to be added back to my staples.

I love that stuff...it has ceramides, too! It's in my stash.

 

[pre_medicalrulz]

Going to try out Elasta QP olive oil and mango butter leave in and moisturizer....hope it works

I love that stuff. My hair drinks it right up so sealing it with oils help for me a lot. I buy in bulk; about 8 at a time. That's how fast I go thru them. lol

 

[FelaShrine]

I use Optimum. It looks good the week of the relaxer, but once the second week comes my hair looks dull.

Excuse the typos but i'm on my iPod touch

lithium oxide does that

 

[ghanagirl23]

ghanagirl23

I'm currently 16 weeks post as well. This is also my second time stretching to 20 weeks. I sometimes experience tangles and such depending on how my hair was before I washed or cowashed. Say per instance if I have a Bantu knot out. I try to wash my hair in the shower with my hair going back. I try to work my scalp only and let the water run down the length. When I DC I apply like I would my relaxer then apply to my length. Then rinse and air dry. At about 70% dry I part my hair in sections and slowly detangle from the ends up but careful not to comb thru the new growth and at this time is where I apply my leave in and seal with coconut oil. This method works for me and I have little to no hairs on my comb and when I check they are shed hairs. HTH!!!

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ohh okay thanks I shall try doing it this way

 

[Saludable84]

I use Optimum. It looks good the week of the relaxer, but once the second week comes my hair looks dull.

Excuse the typos but i'm on my iPod touch

You can either try a clarifying or chelating shampoo, or if you use lye, change your relaxer. Im sure many can make a good recommendation.

 

[pre_medicalrulz]

I need a reeeeally good flat iron. Money is not an issue. Any suggestions?

 

[Saludable84]

I need a reeeeally good flat iron. Money is not an issue. Any suggestions?

I read the Hana Titanium is good. I am currently using the Sephora brand because I just flat iron my roots, or my natural homegirls, so for me, flat ironing that is on a rare occasion. The one I have is good, but I'd recommend the Hana because that seems to be the one good for our hair.

 

[Saludable84]

So for the last year couldnt understand why my hair never comes out good after a rollerset erplexed

Today, I decided to not use a moisturizer and a leave-in before rollersetting, but just a leave-in (heat protectant). That worked really well

My roots were also flatter than usual, not super puffy like usual. I think if I just stick with "less is more" than I can go more than 13 weeks on stretches Using both makes my roots look like they need a muscle relaxant... Guess I will just incorporate moisture during the week.

 

[pre_medicalrulz]

I read the Hana Titanium is good. I am currently using the Sephora brand because I just flat iron my roots, or my natural homegirls, so for me, flat ironing that is on a rare occasion. The one I have is good, but I'd recommend the Hana because that seems to be the one good for our hair.

Thanks! I will check that one out online.

 

[Cattypus1]

I need a reeeeally good flat iron. Money is not an issue. Any suggestions?

I bought a Babyliss Titanium at J.C.PENNEY. I love it. Instant heat, no snags and J.C.Penney said they would buy it back, no questions asked! I don't flat iron as much as I used to before my HHJ but when I do, this is a great professional iron for a reasonable price.

 

[mschristine]

It's relax day!!! Trying out this new relaxer and clipping my ends as well

 

[Hairroots]

GrowAHead. I texlaxed last night. I'm starting a new stretch. 32 weeks ending Oct 19. Here's a couple shot of my results.

 

[mschristine]

GrowAHead. I texlaxed last night. I'm starting a new stretch. 32 weeks ending Oct 19. Here's a couple shot of my results.

Gorgeous!!!! Just wonderful!!!

 

[Toy]

Hairroots, Beautiful hair congrats.

 

[Hairroots]

Oops! @ GrowAHead. I meant to post my results on Relaxed buddy thread. Lol!!

 

[Cattypus1]

GrowAHead. I texlaxed last night. I'm starting a new stretch. 32 weeks ending Oct 19. Here's a couple shot of my results.

Look at all that beautiful hair!

 

[ghanagirl23]

GrowAHead. I texlaxed last night. I'm starting a new stretch. 32 weeks ending Oct 19. Here's a couple shot of my results.

wow beautiful hair !