Relaxed Hair Thread

[nymane]

Affirm Fiberguard

I second this ^^

I use Affirm Fiberguard Sensitive Scalp...I love it.

 

[SunySydeofLyfe]

What is a good relaxer to use? Not many people are listing which relaxer they use. Plus some of the posts are older and relaxers often change their formulas. Thanks!!

I love Nairobi. It processes well with minimal smoothing. I get straight hair without the limp fresh relaxed look.

 

[xu93texas]

I just relaxed yesterday using Affirm Fiberguard Mild.

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[naija24]

I just relaxed yesterday using Affirm Fiberguard Mild. Sent from my iPad using LHCF

Pictures!!

 

[xu93texas]

Pictures!!

I will post one later in the week.

 

[PureSilver]

I love Nairobi. It processes well with minimal smoothing. I get straight hair without the limp fresh relaxed look.

Its expensive too

I second this ^^

I use Affirm Fiber guard Sensitive Scalp...I love it.

I will look into this one. I have two sections along the length of my hair that is under processed plus my NG and i need to fix that next relaxer.

Unless i'm in a deep stretch, i really don't want no more than 2 textures to deal with.....my NG and my relaxed hair; anything more i ain't got the time for.

 

[pre_medicalrulz]

I don't remember the last time I was able to run a comb through my hair from root to tip without my hair being in tiny sections. The thickness is crazy. Smh

 

[divachyk]

I don't remember the last time I was able to run a comb through my hair from root to tip without my hair being in tiny sections. The thickness is crazy. Smh

What is the thickness a result of? pre_medicalrulz

 

[pre_medicalrulz]

What is the thickness a result of? pre_medicalrulz

I think for me I was just born with this thickness. But it's just worst the longer the hair gets. Sigh.

 

[Beamodel]

I don't remember the last time I was able to run a comb through my hair from root to tip without my hair being in tiny sections. The thickness is crazy. Smh

I wish I had this problem :-(

 

[Destiny9109]

I need to find another way to do my hair at night besides wrapping it. This morning I noticed my left temple is looking kinda sparse. *sigh*

Time to break out the oil mixtures, I'm nipping this in the bud!

 

[Evolving78]

I need to find another way to do my hair at night besides wrapping it. This morning I noticed my left temple is looking kinda sparse. *sigh*

Time to break out the oil mixtures, I'm nipping this in the bud!

You should try cross wrapping.

 

[mochalocks]

You should try cross wrapping.

What's cross wrapping?

 

[Lilmama1011]

What's cross wrapping?

YouTube it

 

[divachyk]

What's cross wrapping?

You criss cross the hair at the nape and pin it at the crown. However, youtube can give you a better visual so you can see what we mean. mochalocks

 

[mochalocks]

You criss cross the hair at the nape and pin it at the crown. However, youtube can give you a better visual so you can see what we mean. mochalocks

Thanks. I'll check them out

 

[3jsmom]

I need to find a good moisturizer for my hair, it is so dry and brittle. I have fine 4a hair w/thickness. I have some 3c parts also.

 

[Jobwright]

I need to find a good moisturizer for my hair, it is so dry and brittle. I have fine 4a hair w/thickness. I have some 3c parts also.

Have you tried Neutrogena Triple Moisture leave in? It works very well for me. I am relaxed though.

 

[3jsmom]

Have you tried Neutrogena Triple Moisture leave in? It works very well for me. I am relaxed though.

I used to use it, I might have to get some.

 

[naturalpride]

I like QB Burdock Root Butter Cream and the Heavy Cream. The Aethiopika Hydrate & Twist Butter is a very good sealer. They keep my hair moisturized for days.

 

[greenandchic]

Since I started running again, I sweat so much more during my workouts. I now alternate shampooing and co washing up to three times a week. Thankfully the NG at 12 weeks post is very manageable as long as a DC with each wash and stretch the NG during the air drying process.

I'm not sure when I'll touch up (purchased my relaxer last week) but I'm glad I don't feel rushed as I did last time.

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[shasha8685]

My last relaxer was in March.

I know I need to relax but I don't want to right now. I guess I should find some cute transitioning styles until the spirit moves me to get that relaxer done.....

 

[halfindian]

Wow!!! What a terrible relaxer experience!! I relaxed my hair at 12 weeks (my usual time) however this time I suffered. My new growth made my scalp sore from combing in the shower and ponytailing the hair under running water. Then to relax. Oh my hair started burning from early. Wow!! I would normally allow my hair to dry in sections with braided ends. Shower styling really help smooth out my hair but the tension is what I think killed my poor scalp. Has anyone else had this experience? I was hoping to wait till 16 weeks but had to cut the stretch short. Pain and growth galore. I find my hair grew quickly this stretch.

 

[halfindian]

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[PureSilver]

halfindian, i'm sorry that happened to you. I cannot even imagine how much i would freak out if that happened to me.

 

[PureSilver]

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NG shot 12 weeks post.

 

[Evolving78]

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NG shot 12 weeks post.

that is some good growth, but i can't go that long anymore at this point. i'm at 8 weeks i think. i based my scalp this morning and will probably relax tonight.

 

[Evolving78]

What's cross wrapping?

i'm sorry i didn't get back to you sooner. have you tried it yet? i know it worked better for me once my hair got below APL.

 

[Evolving78]

I like QB Burdock Root Butter Cream and the Heavy Cream. The Aethiopika Hydrate & Twist Butter is a very good sealer. They keep my hair moisturized for days.

i was using this last year during the winter. i don't know what the future holds for this winter, but my hair doesn't require as much moisture currently. my conditioner is really helping with the moisture and i just use coconut oil to nourish my hair until i wash again and i wash every 2-3 days. i plan on relaxing my hair tonight and i hope i don't overprocess and get straightness i want. no overlapping either.

 

[mochalocks]

i'm sorry i didn't get back to you sooner. have you tried it yet? i know it worked better for me once my hair got below APL.

It's ok. No I haven't tried it yet, will try it tomorrow night.