Relaxed Hair Thread

[naija24]

yall make me want to try this s-curl stuff. what exactly does it do?

 

[pre_medicalrulz]

yall make me want to try this s-curl stuff. what exactly does it do?

Retention baaaeeebaaeee!!!

 

[camilla]

I don't think I have a diffuser. I haven't used my blow dryer in forever. I will check. Thanks.

sweetnikki_6 i leave it loose until its at least 70% dry they braid and add a little leave in on the ends bcuz they tend to dry the fastest seal then braid its dry in the am

 

[shyekiera]

yall make me want to try this s-curl stuff. what exactly does it do?

Great moisturizer

 

[Saludable84]

yall make me want to try this s-curl stuff. what exactly does it do?

Soften new growth, moisturized like a dream. For the price it's definitely worth the try.

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[AlliCat]

Question to those stretching relaxers: How are you moisturizing your new growth?

 

[Nix08]

AlliCat I do a mid wash rinse of tea and coffee but when I'm into a stretch I add coconut milk and it works wonders on my ng.

 

[mshoneyfly]

Question to those stretching relaxers: How are you moisturizing your new growth?

I use glycerin, aloe vera and rose water with SAA powder to make a spritz. I dc and cowash during weeks 6-12. Im in week 13 now

 

[pre_medicalrulz]

I use glycerin, aloe vera and rose water with SAA powder to make a spritz. I dc and cowash during weeks 6-12. Im in week 13 now

OMG your side profile pic look so much like a really good friend of mine! If it didn't say you live in Illinois I would have had a heart attack. She passed away last year.

 

[ElegantElephant]

I'm confused on the way to use scurl. Do you moisturize the length with scurl, then seal or only use it on your new growth?

 

[pre_medicalrulz]

I'm confused on the way to use scurl. Do you moisturize the length with scurl, then seal or only use it on your new growth?

I use it all over but I don't seal w/ oil w/ this product because personally for me, my hair cannot handle that much moisture.

 

[mshoneyfly]

I'm confused on the way to use scurl. Do you moisturize the length with scurl, then seal or only use it on your new growth?

ElegantElephant
I try to get it just on the NG but my hair is high porosity and wets easily so it gets everywhere. I then seal the ends with oil

 

[mshoneyfly]

OMG your side profile pic look so much like a really good friend of mine! If it didn't say you live in Illinois I would have had a heart attack. She passed away last year.

Aww! So sorry to hear that. They say everybody has a twin, lol!!

 

[Saludable84]

Question to those stretching relaxers: How are you moisturizing your new growth?

I use S-curl or other acceptable moisturizers on my ng directly. The s-curl I just spray on the roots and rub it in my hair. Except spraying, I do the same thing with other moisturizers.

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[pinkness27]

For the ladies that stretch their new growth with rollersets and/or flat ironing: how do you moisturize your hair w/o your roots reverting?

 

[spellinto]

For the ladies that stretch their new growth with rollersets and/or flat ironing: how do you moisturize your hair w/o your roots reverting?

Hi there I don't flat iron or roller set during my stretches, but when I get a touch up and my hair feels a little dry (usually about 1-2 weeks after?), I apply a SMALL amount of coconut oil all over. I choose coconut oil bc it can penetrate, detangle, and moisturize the strands without water (which causes reversion). I imagine it would also work in this case. Hope that helps

 

[SuchaLady]

July will consist of protein treatments.

 

[beloved1bx]

PRE_mediacalruz freckledface have yal tried komaza coconut milk leave in. I had got a sample and paid just for shipping 1.70 something and I got 2oz and it makes your hair so soft and gives it slip. Just ordered the 8 oz bottle for twelve. This my first time using a leave in, I usually just use a regular moisturizer and seal but i like the leave in, it makes detangling better and soooo soft

I have a sample of their shea butter leave in and a full size of the leave in from the mitani line. I like them both. I like that they are light weight and a little goes a long way. My tresses can't handle heavy leave ins. Elasta QP mango butter wasn't bad but my hair felt weighed down halfway thru the week.

 

[tfrazie]

Im a newbe here! I recently relaxed after being natural for YEARS. I can use all the tips I can get on how to care for my hair and retain length.

 

[pre_medicalrulz]

Im a newbe here! I recently relaxed after being natural for YEARS. I can use all the tips I can get on how to care for my hair and retain length.

Protein - Moisture balance. Get reeeeeally acquainted with it.

 

[ghanagirl23]

Man the way im itching to relax but im trying to stretch this relaxer till first week of august

 

[longhairdreaming]

Im a newbe here! I recently relaxed after being natural for YEARS. I can use all the tips I can get on how to care for my hair and retain length.

tfrazie I also relaxed in March after being natural for a decade. I would say really listen to your hair. Find a good medium protein and moisturizing dc...use them as your hair dictates. I'm 3months post..so far I've had no breakage issues but I think that's cause my regimen really hasn't changed much from when I was natural. Now I just focus more making sure my hair has the protein it needs and my line of demarcation is kept nice a pliable. Hope that's helpful.

 

[tfrazie]

tfrazie I also relaxed in March after being natural for a decade. I would say really listen to your hair. Find a good medium protein and moisturizing dc...use them as your hair dictates. I'm 3months post..so far I've had no breakage issues but I think that's cause my regimen really hasn't changed much from when I was natural. Now I just focus more making sure my hair has the protein it needs and my line of demarcation is kept nice a pliable. Hope that's helpful.

I was noticing some slight breakage from my tips b4 I relaxed and I can't figure out the problem. Do I need more protein? I washed/cowashed and conditioned at least once a week but mostly twice. I was using (b4 the relaxer) Pantene cowash conditioner, herbal essences hello hydration conditioner and Curls Cleanser and conditioner. I also used coconut oil, grape seed oil, olive oil and in my routine.

 

[longhairdreaming]

I was noticing some slight breakage from my tips b4 I relaxed and I can't figure out the problem. Do I need more protein? I washed/cowashed and conditioned at least once a week but mostly twice. I was using (b4 the relaxer) Pantene cowash conditioner, herbal essences hello hydration conditioner and Curls Cleanser and conditioner. I also used coconut oil, grape seed oil, olive oil and in my routine.

tfrazie are you still having breakage? I always rely on the strand test to let me know if I need protein or moisture. It also be that your ends just need to be clipped.

 

[tfrazie]

tfrazie are you still having breakage? I always rely on the strand test to let me know if I need protein or moisture. It also be that your ends just need to be clipped.

Well my relaxer is only 3 days old but I have noticed strands with no bulb on the end so i know that there is still some breakage I just dont know what is "acceptible". If there is such a thing as acceptible breakage. How do you do the strand test?

 

[longhairdreaming]

Well my relaxer is only 3 days old but I have noticed strands with no bulb on the end so i know that there is still some breakage I just dont know what is "acceptible". If there is such a thing as acceptible breakage. How do you do the strand test?

tfrazie Did you have your relaxer done professionally? If so did they give you a trim after? I self-relaxed but I did a thorough(as thorough as possible) trim after to get ride of any lackluster ends. The strand test is when you take a strand of shed hair(when wet) and tug each end. If it bounces back your protein and moisture is balanced. If it stretches without snapping but doesn't bounce back you need more protein. If it snaps without stretching you need more moisture.

 

[Evolving78]

Well my relaxer is only 3 days old but I have noticed strands with no bulb on the end so i know that there is still some breakage I just dont know what is "acceptible". If there is such a thing as acceptible breakage. How do you do the strand test?

you will have breakage. you can't avoid that. excessive breakage is a problem. if hair is all over the sink, clothes, and shoulders, that's a problem.

 

[tfrazie]

tfrazie Did you have your relaxer done professionally? If so did they give you a trim after? I self-relaxed but I did a thorough(as thorough as possible) trim after to get ride of any lackluster ends. The strand test is when you take a strand of shed hair(when wet) and tug each end. If it bounces back your protein and moisture is balanced. If it stretches without snapping but doesn't bounce back you need more protein. If it snaps without stretching you need more moisture.

I self relaxed but I did not trim it I guess I will do that today. I have heard too many stories about stylist chopping of people's hair! And I am new to my city/st so I don't know where to look for a good style at. I only trust myself with my hair! No one will love it like me! lol!

 

[Saludable84]

Well my relaxer is only 3 days old but I have noticed strands with no bulb on the end so i know that there is still some breakage I just dont know what is "acceptible". If there is such a thing as acceptible breakage. How do you do the strand test?

When my hair breaks when wet and manipulation is light, I need protein.

When my hair breaks for any reason and my hair is dry, I need moisture.

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[xu93texas]

Question to those stretching relaxers: How are you moisturizing your new growth?

I really like KomazaCare Califia Moisturizing spray. I also use their Aloe My Hair products daily under my wigs to keep my hair moisturized.