Relaxed Hair Thread

FelaShrine said:
How do you girls apply protein? like real medium/strong protein treatments? the relaxer method or no?
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I only apply a medium protein on relaxer day. I just slather and slather I can feel it on my scalp and my hair is completely covered.

My regular DC has some protein in it and it keeps me perfectly balanced. I just slather in on... no time for extra steps.
 
@FelaShrine I do not. I find that if I apply protein to my ng it makes it harder for my relaxer to take (leaving me underprocesses) and also makes the strength between my relaxed ends and ng too different causing me increased breakage at the line of demarcation. I apply moisture DC's to my ng, relaxer style and protein on the length of my hair however.
 
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My hair seems to be growing at a nice pace and i'm getting better at this retention game so hopefully that'll equal growth so I really can't complain... but this NG at 3 weeks post smh this is going to be a long stretch :nono:
 
317537 said:
Former self relaxer first time at the salon experience. So I self relax every 20weeks or so maintaining with flatironing my roots after 8 weeks. I decided to go to the salon for the first time ever for a touch up. I was super scared to let someone put relaxer on me. I told my stylist that I'm sensitive used to use optimum care but always manage to burn my nape a lil bit He used Mizani butter blends, blew me out cut ( a few inches) and curled with a curling iron. I'm not a fan of the iron but I thought it turned out pretty good. He was appalled that I stretch 20 weeks but it's really cause I hate hate hate relaxing myself. He said I should come at least every 10 weeks. Well see.... Guess I'm getting off the long stretch bandwagon. It was a lot more expensive than 2 boxes of 7.99 optimum care at Sally's but I didn't have any burns or under processed areas like when I do it myself. What do u ladies think? Are you a long stretcher because u hate self relaxing or for hair health? I know some people relax every 4 weeks. I think my hair would all break off if I did that! Sent from my iPhone using LHCF
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I definitely WOULD NOT listen to him in terms of how long you should stretch your hair. Do you even know if he practices healthy hair care of if he just wants your hair to look fly? If you can manage your hair past 10 weeks and your hair does well on a 20 week stretch I think you should keep doing it.

By the looks of your hair you have been doing a great job!
 
I don't ever want to be without my Hicks Edges :love: Its my lover.
 

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Sholapie Yes. That is my daily routine. I moisturize with whatever, brush in my edge control/gel, tie down with a scarf. In the morning I remove the scarf and apply some Argan oil.
 
SuchaLady said:
divachyk how did you do the top bun? I know it looks simple and effortless but no matter how I twist my hair it ends up looking like the same bun :lol: http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showpost.php?p=19129963&postcount=578
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SuchaLady, oh thank you! Ok so, I pulled the hair to the crown and just casually twirled it around without any tension whatsoever. I thin pinned it down very good around the perimeter since it had no tension, which also meant, it didn't have it form to keep it in place and from falling. Did that help? Main thing is, twirl super loose with no tension.
 
divachyk said:
SuchaLady, oh thank you! Ok so, I pulled the hair to the crown and just casually twirled it around without any tension whatsoever. I thin pinned it down very good around the perimeter since it had no tension, which also meant, it didn't have it form to keep it in place and from falling. Did that help? Main thing is, twirl super loose with no tension.
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divachyk did you fan the pony out and swirl or twist the ponytail itself?
 
As the natural movement continues to move, relaxers get cheaper which is good for my pockets
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I got a touchup Friday evening from my stylist using Lineage Shea Butter Relaxer at 14 weeks post. It went well but overall I'm pretty frustrated with my hair. I've been living in SetBack City for all of this year. I've been stuck at APL for years and thought I'd make it to BSL this year, but no dice. I had some really serious bouts of shedding this year. I knew it wasn't just reg shedding. It was too heavy. The shedding caused a lot of tangling therefore lots of breakage and thin ends. I think it's as a result of a hormonal imbalance. I've taken some steps to try and remedy that but it's too early to say if it's def made a difference. Hoping I'll have better luck next year. I need my hair to fill out.
 

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SuchaLady said:
divachyk did you fan the pony out and swirl or twist the ponytail itself?
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SuchaLady, swear I wasn't drunk when I wrote the earlier post. Geez, my proofreading has been sucky latey. Twist, no fanning. If it helps, put one finger in the crown of your head, wrap your pony over your finger and around then pin. Use your finger as your guide to keep from twirling the hair too tightly.
 
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