Relaxed Hair Thread
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in June/July.Saludable84
Better Late Than Ugly
That was really not nice. Try something curly. That helps me.
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Lilmama1011
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It was, but they didn't know she had a setback. But that would of still hurt my feelings. That like when my back fell out, I had to swoop my front hair back and clip it up because I had no hair in the back to clip up, I was so self conscience, I pretended to not have neck and keep my neck real low like that did something! Lol then when I got enough time I started using the curl formers and it made me feel better even though my back was super short, but it did grow back and fast it did!
mochalocks
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Curling my hair for tonight's New Year's Eve dinner, this is just too much work.
back2relaxed
Active Member
Me too, 3.5 more weeks!!
EnExitStageLeft
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PlainJane
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This was the first moisturizer I used after lurking on the board but I can't remember why I stopped using it tho. I didn't know hair needed a "sun blocker" but I now see that on the bottle. I used it last night to M&S and when I got into bed my SO asked if I sprayed air freshener ha
coolsista-paris
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danysedai
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I wanted to briefly review the Living Proof style extender that I bought at Sephora and have only used once. BUT, I used it on New Year's Eve before gently blow drying and flat ironing my hair. My hair survived:
being put in a bun,
1 hour in a hot steamy jacuzzi and
being thrown on the snow on -20 Celsius weather, in my swimsuit! (my bun felt frozen!).
This is my hair today after only combing it down yesterday, applying some moisturizer and coconut oil. It would have been a frizzy mess by now but it looks pretty straight and feels super soft.
And...my sister just called me while I'm writing this, she used a bit of the Style Extender yesterday after washing her hair and then wrapped it while damp. She called me to tell me that she had everything ready to flat iron and when she took her wrap down she realized that she did not need to use the flat iron! I'm at work and haven't seen her but she says her hair looks flat ironed, very smooth and soft.
I will keep using the product and report back again.
being put in a bun,
1 hour in a hot steamy jacuzzi and
being thrown on the snow on -20 Celsius weather, in my swimsuit! (my bun felt frozen!).
This is my hair today after only combing it down yesterday, applying some moisturizer and coconut oil. It would have been a frizzy mess by now but it looks pretty straight and feels super soft.
And...my sister just called me while I'm writing this, she used a bit of the Style Extender yesterday after washing her hair and then wrapped it while damp. She called me to tell me that she had everything ready to flat iron and when she took her wrap down she realized that she did not need to use the flat iron! I'm at work and haven't seen her but she says her hair looks flat ironed, very smooth and soft.
I will keep using the product and report back again.
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danysedai
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This product, Living Proof prime style extender.
http://www.sephora.com/prime-style-extender-P375668?country_switch=ca&lang=en
I don't remember where I read about it the first time but I gave it a try (even though I'm trying to streamline my regimen and extensive product collection)
Saludable84
Better Late Than Ugly
I've seen that before. Always wondered if it was any good. Your style came out pretty nice.
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blackberry815
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Hi all, I haven't been on or posted for a while. Just renewed my subscription so I could stop lurking again. I've been neglecting my hair but I want to get serious again for the new year. Changing some things in my reggie. I realized I need to start moisturizing more often and also moisturizing my new growth instead of just my relaxed ends. Hopefully I'll see less breakage in 2014. Anyone else moisturizing their new growth when you moisturize and seal??
Lilmama1011
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Yes always! I never got the whole just focus on the ends thing. Maybe that's why I never complained about severe breakage . When I have a fresh relaxer after washing I moisturize and seal everything. During the week when I'm not washing I add the little extras left over after I'm done moisturizing the ends and nape to the root and it's just very little because it was fully moisturized after washing and freshly relaxed hair is able receive the natural sebum you scalp makes anyway. Now when I have new growth after moisturizing everything else, I take some in my hand and spread it throughout both my hands and apply directly to the scalp and new growth and I seal with the oil the same way
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blackberry815
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Thanks Lilmama1011 I have no idea why that never clicked for me. I definitely never got into moisturizing my new growth.. I guess because I didn't want to ruin my rollersets by causing reversion in the roots. I guess that's why I didn't stretch..or if I did get to 8 weeks I thought if I just avoided combing or touching the roots it would be fine but I have had consistent breakage in my crown for the past few years..so hopefully this gives my hair new life in 2014
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Lilmama1011
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Oh yeah that's another plus with regular moisturizing of the new growth, it's easier to detangle. I don't care about reversion because I wear my hair mostly curly so it blends in. Try wearing curlier styles when you get a certain amount of new growth .
Saludable84
Better Late Than Ugly
Welcome back!!!!
PureSilver
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I'm very happy to say that my 6 weeks post hair is getting 4 stars for good behavior, lets see if she can maintain those 4 stars for another 6 weeks cuz God knows i have a hell of a lonnnnnnnnnngggggggggg stretch.
Saludable84
Better Late Than Ugly
I used to. Caused the least amount of breakage for me. It is just a goal of mine to long term stretch.
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pre_medicalrulz
It Always Been About Hair!
I started only stretching 12 weeks. If I could go one week post relaxer I would. Sigh... #IHateMyHair
sunnieb
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When I moisturize, I do my whole head and throw in a scalp massage to make sure my newgrowth is feelin' it!
I do pay particular attention to my ends and give them some extra moisture-love.
I only seal the ends with oil though.
sunnieb
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It may seem like most of us go for long stretches, but there are plenty of ladies here relaxing at the 8-10 week range.
Stretching isn't for everyone. If it's detrimental to your hair, don't do it. The only reason I can go 20 weeks at a time is that my hair is fine the whole time.
destinyseeker
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I'm going back to 10 weeks. My hair does not like longer stretches! :-/
Pennefeather
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I always include the new growth when moisturizing after washing. I am heavy handed with my moisture. I use a Shea butter mixture on my hair. I focus on the ends every night before wrapping, and put some through out my hair in the morning. I never comb my hair without adding something to it first. I think that dry hair and a comb are a bad mix.
Usual stretch is 12 weeks, but I'm hoping for 16 this time.
Usual stretch is 12 weeks, but I'm hoping for 16 this time.
danysedai
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I'm not stretching longer than 10 weeks. Longer than that have not worked for me in the past.
Once my hair is on the right track again I might stretch for longer.
quirkydimples
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10-12 weeks and 12 is pushing it. I did a six-month stretch before. Worst. Idea. Ever. Tangles and breakage galore.
coolsista-paris
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i just finishd doing henna treatment, shampoo woth loreal sulfat free shampoo. my hair felt strong then.
after i added my melty ceramid conditionner : hair was soft but then i had some on my hands.
i shirt dried, added s tiny bit of apoghee green tea spray. it felt strog with less hair out, but kinda hard so i added s curl spray.. its soft again.
but: why do i always end up with hair on my hands when im being gentle??
i try pullin the hair to check elasticity, strenth... its seems fine but then hair still comes out ( some are sheds ànd some are broke)
i dont know.... this new relaxed journey is fustrating. :-/
makes me really feel like shaving! or just transitionning to what ive known for 6 years.
is it normal to lose hairs. im not losing over 100 per day but i hate seing small pieces on my hands.
after i added my melty ceramid conditionner : hair was soft but then i had some on my hands.
i shirt dried, added s tiny bit of apoghee green tea spray. it felt strog with less hair out, but kinda hard so i added s curl spray.. its soft again.
but: why do i always end up with hair on my hands when im being gentle??
i try pullin the hair to check elasticity, strenth... its seems fine but then hair still comes out ( some are sheds ànd some are broke)
i dont know.... this new relaxed journey is fustrating. :-/
makes me really feel like shaving! or just transitionning to what ive known for 6 years.
is it normal to lose hairs. im not losing over 100 per day but i hate seing small pieces on my hands.
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