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Jobwright said:
For those that bun consistently, do you release the bun every night or leave the bun intact? If you leave the bun intact, how long do you go before you release it? If you release the bun nightly, do you m/s nightly as well then bun again for the night and tie it up or tuck your freed hair into your bonnet/scarf? Do you have any shed or broken strands when you m/s? Sorry for so many questions. Just trying to understand what is normal...
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I take it down, comb or finger out the shed hairs, M&S then wrap it. If I don't, Ill be crying in the morning. And not just a little bit of crying but FML I need to call out of work because I should be ashamed to step out the house like that crying.
 
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My first impression of the Komaza Califia Moisturizing Spray: the first time I tried this it sprayed in a very tight stream so I tried spraying it on my hands first then applying it to my hair. This works but defeats the purpose of a spray bottle lol - there had to be a better way. So I diluted it with water, much better but still a concentrated spritz. I've been using it on my hair under the wig and the tighter stream is perfect for getting right into the braids. Awesome ingredients and it smells absolutely yummy. Makes my hair feel extremely moisturized like water, except the moisture lasts even when the product dries. Been using it as the liquid in LCO and liking it so far
 
mschristine

I clean my irons with alcohol pads or a baby wipe if they aren't too soiled. But I hardly ever use direct heat...like once every other year.

Saludable84

I'm right behind ya, mama!! I bought my relaxer yesterday and my beloved French Perm Stabilizer Plus. I need to get my butt in the bed as I have a half day of hair work to do ahead of me!! I am too excited to relax this hair and DC. Long overdue for a TU with the amount of NG I have. :nono:

AlliCat

Thanks a lot for that review on Komaza Califia Spray. I have been thinking of purchasing that and some of their other products for a while. It sounds really good, like it would be good on my texlaxed hair, as well as my daughter's 4a natural hair. Whatever I buy that doesn't work for me I save for her or my mom or sisters.

Jobwright

I generally sleep with my bun intact, and only take it down to m&s every other day or every 2 days, and I keep it tied up with a satin scarf unless I'm going somewhere. Even when intake it down, I don't comb all my hair, just rake the surface lightly with a small rat tail comb to smooth down hairs, and apply my products. Wrap the hair back around into a bun and secure with 2 Spin Pins or 2 Good Day Hair Pins. I like my bun to be loose, and I can't stand pins pulling on my roots or digging in my scalp, which is why I only use 2, placed at the 4 and 11 o' clock positions.
 
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Jewell said:
I generally sleep with my bun intact, and only take it down to m&s every other day or every 2 days, and I keep it tied up with a satin scarf unless I'm going somewhere. Even when intake it down, I don't comb all my hair, just rake the surface lightly with a small rat tail comb to smooth down hairs, and apply my products. Wrap the hair back around into a bun and secure with 2 Spin Pins or 2 Good Day Hair Pins. I like my bun to be loose, and I can't stand pins pulling on my roots or digging in my scalp, which is why I only use 2, placed at the 4 and 11 o' clock positions.
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I'm gonna have to try the spin pins!
 
Jewell

I started at 9:45PM and didn't finish until 1:30AM. And the saddest part, when I went to bed, I had only put deep conditioner in my hair. I took 4 hours and that was as far as I got. It came out good though.

Good Luck. Your going to be so relieved when its over.
 
mschristine

Good! yep the alcohol just dissolves all the oil and product that cakes up on flat irons and marcel irons.

Saludable84

Sounds like how long my process usually is! It usually takes me 3-4 hrs start to finish on relaxer day...I can bet you were tired! I am using some sterile surgical gloves that come up to my forearm and fit skin tight since my regular gloves always end up with water seeping in around the wrists. I tend to wear gloves my whole relaxer and follow up wash process since my nails can sometimes snag my hair and I hate my hands getting wrinkly after being wet so long. I snagged some sterile gloves from my nurse practitioner. They fit so well and are much thicker than regular latex gloves. You're right, I will be so relieved!

I'm glad yours came out good! Your hair is very thick and lush! It hangs the way mine did when I used to wrap it old school style and had layers. KUTGW, you will be hanging and swanging at your goal in NO TIME.:yep: I think I will get me a smoothie for an energy boost and go ahead and start on this head...that way when nighttime comes I can sleep, lol. It's such a long exhausting process but I would rather do it myself thoroughly than go to a salon. I hate paying someone nearly $80 plus tip for all this hair and they hardly wanna DC or process me right. :rolls eyes: I'm so afraid of SHS!!

tfrazie

YASS HONEY...I'm kicking myself for waiting so long to try them. I just ordered like 20 from this lady in China on Ebay (think I got 20 for $3) since they are cheaper than the actual Goody brand Spin Pins, and I'm like oh heck yeah, these are the truth! I like the Goody ones too and will get some of the big, long ones just to have...but my knock around cheap ones are for everyday use.
 
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I got my first in-salon relaxer in about a year two days ago and I am SO HAPPY with the results. I got about an inch+ of growth since my last one in May so I was happy to let someone else deal with it. I think I've finally found a regular stylist :D
 
sounbeweavable said:
I got my first in-salon relaxer in about a year two days ago and I am SO HAPPY with the results. I got about an inch+ of growth since my last one in May so I was happy to let someone else deal with it. I think I've finally found a regular stylist :D
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Cool! Are you going to post pics?
 
Two of my fingers got "burned" from my relaxer. I refuse to wear gloves because like my Nana says "I need to feel what I'm doing!" One day, I'll learn.

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Saludable84 said:
Two of my fingers got "burned" from my relaxer. I refuse to wear gloves because like my Nana says "I need to feel what I'm doing!" One day, I'll learn.

Please excuse my iPhone; it's trying to get it together
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Wait. How did a relaxer burn your fingers? I never once used gloves & never experienced any type of burning. Did you have an open cut? What kind of relaxer do you use?
 
pre_medicalrulz said:
I've recently learned from another thread that if you relax your hair, that you don't love yourself. How many of ya'll don't love ya'll selves?! *side eye* Exactly!! I call bullsh** on that notion. smh
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pre_medicalrulz, I seriously click the IGNORE button on that foolishness.


AlliCat said:
Anyone using products marketed toward natural hair?
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AlliCat, moving to handmade products was one of the best decisions made and has significantly improved my hair's health.

Jobwright said:
For those that bun consistently, do you release the bun every night or leave the bun intact? If you leave the bun intact, how long do you go before you release it? If you release the bun nightly, do you m/s nightly as well then bun again for the night and tie it up or tuck your freed hair into your bonnet/scarf? Do you have any shed or broken strands when you m/s? Sorry for so many questions. Just trying to understand what is normal...
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Jobwright, it depends. If I'm trying to halt breakage or having a lazy week, I'll style it on Sunday and leave it be fore 3-4 days. Most times though, I take it down each night because I'm trying to nurse my nape hairs to a longer length. I m/s 2x daily regardless if the bun is kept in or taken down daily. The way I m/s when the bun in kept in is spritz with something hydrating, put a few drops of oil in my hand, rub my hands together and smooth it across my hair without roughing it up and messing up the bun. I always have sheds or broken strands. I'm not one of those who can brag in that category. However, I do wonder how some have no sheds or broken strands. Just keeping it real. :look:
 
This is what I have to say to those who have a problem with women who chemically process their hair:

Uh, I love myself just fine, and for me being relaxed is a CONVENIENCE choice, not one that means I'm ashamed of my natural hair. Puhleese. These militant naturals who have transitioned were often relaxed or texturized once themselves. Otherwise, there would be NO transition or BC. So let's not act brand new and holier than thou...like you have never put a chemical in your hair. Get over yourself. Don't get me started on that b.s.:rolleyes:

And the ones talking **** about relaxed heads get the middle finger on that note, real talk...you a non-mf'ing factor when it comes to judging other people and their choices!! :lachen: your opinion does not matter to me in the most minute sense of things. :yep:

AlliCat Anywho, yes I use products marketed for natural or curly hair. I prefer the ingredients and the ones I used while natural we're not going in the trash just because I decided to relax.
 
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It's that time in the stretch where I have to adjust my detangling method... for wash days I'm going to try finger detangling hair dampened with a spray leave-in and grapeseed oil. Then again under the shower with a wide tooth comb.
 
Not really burned, just that nasty, slimy feeling you get when certain high pH chemicals come in contact with the skin. I typically just get dryer skin on my finger tips for a few days. It's gone now. I normally use Mizani, but I've had that happen with every relaxer I used. Probably because I think my fingers are applicator brushes.

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I baggied last night with Aphogee tea tree spray. I had one shed hair this morning. Im not combing but fingering into a bun. That one shed hair looks so much thicker! I hope my eyes are not playing tricks on me, cause if not, this leave in is a KEEPER!!!!! Not sure how often I should use it though. I guess whenever I wash/cowash I will use it as a leave in. I still have not tried cassia. I have a bag of cassia and Kapur on my dresser that came in the mail last Saturday. I guess I will try it out at my mid week or weekend wash. It depends on when I tackle undoing my DD's mini braids. I'm not really sure what to expect from the cassia treatment.
 
Jobwright said:
I baggied last night with Aphogee tea tree spray. I had one shed hair this morning. Im not combing but fingering into a bun. That one shed hair looks so much thicker! I hope my eyes are not playing tricks on me, cause if not, this leave in is a KEEPER!!!!! Not sure how often I should use it though. I guess whenever I wash/cowash I will use it as a leave in. I still have not tried cassia. I have a bag of cassia and Kapur on my dresser that came in the mail last Saturday. I guess I will try it out at my mid week or weekend wash. It depends on when I tackle undoing my DD's mini braids. I'm not really sure what to expect from the cassia treatment.
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Jobwright
The cassia will give you shiny, strong, thicker hair. If you mix with a nice conditioner to make yourself a gloss, you will also get a good moisture balance.

I have never heard of or used that brand of henna?? so I cant advise. But I do have the Godrej Nupur brand and I really like it? I also use it as a gloss.

HHJ!!
 
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Jobwright
The cassia will give you shiny, strong, thicker hair. If you mix with a nice conditioner to make yourself a gloss, you will also get a good moisture balance.

I have never heard of or used that brand of henna?? so I cant advise. But I do have the Godrej Nupur brand and I really like it? I also use it as a gloss.

HHJ!!
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Cassia is good. I've probably used Kapur before, not sure, but I'm sure I preferred the cassia better than any henna I've ever tried.

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Finally found the NTM silk touch leave in cream in my area. I be been looking for this everywhere and finally found it at CVS:-) hope it works well with my hair
 
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