Relaxed Hair Thread
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flyygirlll2
Lioness mane
If anyone ever experienced breakage at their crown, what did you do to correct it? This is my first time dealing with this and I'm so aggravated. I'm not sure exactly what caused it but the only thing I could think of right now is the corrective I had 4 months ago and using a different relaxer. Now I have a few short hairs which I could blend in but it's so disappointing :-(
Lilmama1011
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Keep stress off it, no tight ponytails or if getting extensions try to avoid getting it braided up and just leave it out. Moisturize and seal it daily. If you can wear low manipulation styles like braidouts and twistouts.
flyygirlll2
Lioness mane
I've been wearing it in a bun or just braided it and pinned it up, I don't wear it tight either. I've also been using protein and moisturizing it more.
divachyk
Instagram: adaybyjay
flyygirlll2 I have some broken hairs right along the area where I part my crown in quadrants. It's also the thickest and one of the driest areas of my hair. I plan to vary my parts and kick up the hydration. I just need to give that area a break in general. It gets manipulated most with me parting for wash day and moisturizing.
reallynow
Well-Known Member
Hi Ladies - lurker here. 
I've been natural for 8 years and I've decided to relax again. My appointment is Sunday and I'm wondering if there is anything I should do to prep my hair? I used to do protein treatments a few weeks AFTER a relaxer but I never did anything prior to a touchup.
The salon uses Design Essentials.
TIA
I've been natural for 8 years and I've decided to relax again. My appointment is Sunday and I'm wondering if there is anything I should do to prep my hair? I used to do protein treatments a few weeks AFTER a relaxer but I never did anything prior to a touchup. The salon uses Design Essentials.
TIA
Hi Ladies - lurker here.
The salon uses Design Essentials.
TIA
Hi there
Before I relax I give myself a clarifying wash and protein treatment a few days before relaxer day and put my hair in a very low manipulative style so that I dont irritate my scalp too much. I also put a generous amount of oil like castor on my hair and scalp just as an extra layer of protection and also to sooth any itchies that may occur so I don't scratch. Day of the relaxer I base an extra time with grease on my scalp and the ends of my hair. Never had a burned scalp once doing this.
flyygirlll2
Lioness mane
Same here. That area is coarse and I always part it when I wash and moisturize. I'll have to find an alternative in how I part it then.
Lilmama1011
Well-Known Member
See that's why I rather just keep my same parts. My hair doesn't like to be over manipulated either. I mostly have the part down the middle, and when combing my hair back try to do a straight back ponytail, I lose extra hairs and hate that! Also when my hair is already set and parted on dry hair, it's nearly impossible to get rid of that part. I have to part before setting my hair but I 'm scared to comb my hair straight back on period.
divachyk
Instagram: adaybyjay
flyygirlll2 Lilmama1011 I really need to vary my parts because the part down the center is like semi-permanent. I don't even use a comb to part, I use my fingers but my hair is like trained to do what it do.
Washing my hair with all my hair going straight back is not an option -- hair tangles too much. I will try to find other ways to work with my hair when I moisturize/seal throughout the week. That's about all I can do.
Lilmama1011, I agree that if I flip and toss my hair in too many directions, it freaks out.
Washing my hair with all my hair going straight back is not an option -- hair tangles too much. I will try to find other ways to work with my hair when I moisturize/seal throughout the week. That's about all I can do.
Lilmama1011, I agree that if I flip and toss my hair in too many directions, it freaks out.
flyygirlll2
Lioness mane
Yeah I'm trying to figure out how I will part my hair now without causing anymore issues. I don't use a comb to do my parts either, I've gotten so used to using my fingers. I only use a comb when it's necessary. my hair is tangle prone too, girl are you my long lost hair twin? Lol. I feel like I need a break from my hair. I'm about 4 months post and I'm planning to relax because my new growth is a lot and since it's very tightly coiled it knots, mats, and tangles. I still don't know what relaxer to use.
divachyk
Instagram: adaybyjay
we may be twins flyygirlll2. I moisturized tonight with using a method I've used before but hardly do it because it's time consuming. I parted my hair horizontally starting with the nape area and working my way up to the crown. I applied moisturizer to each section before moving to the next. My hair doesn't tangle or get too crazy if I take my time and properly navigate through my hair.
Anticipatience08
Well-Known Member
Tomorrow, I have a consultation to discuss whether or not I'll be going back to using relaxers after 4 years of being natural. If I choose to relax again, I think the experience will be better because I'll actually be more invested in the health of my hair this time around.
flyygirlll2
Lioness mane
I bought the Linange relaxer in lye this April and I'm just wondering what the shelf life is for it. I've kept it in my bathroom cabinet. It's never been opened.
divachyk
Instagram: adaybyjay
reallynow, iLurk gave great tips. And, congrats!Hi Ladies - lurker here.
The salon uses Design Essentials.
TIA
Good luck at consult Anticipatience08.
I think I've finally decided that I'm just gonna relax my hair. Only thing is I'm so used to not relaxing it now22-52 weeks post is my norm. 16 weeks worth of newgrowth won't even be worth the relaxer.
SuchaLady, welcome back!
flyygirlll2, can you call the relaxer company or maybe even the store you purchased it from?
flyygirlll2
Lioness mane
@ divachyck I purchased it from Ebay. Through researching, I read that the shelf life for a lye relaxer is about 1-1.5 years. I'm used to using no lye, but I wanted to try the Linange.
Saludable84
Better Late Than Ugly
I have a jar in my closet since spring as well. In not really worried but you check on the underside if it bothers you.
Anticipatience08
Well-Known Member
The stylist pretty much ignored me when I said I wanted to relax again, and began suggesting different protective styles instead...
If I want this relaxer done, I may have to do it myself
If I want this relaxer done, I may have to do it myself
divachyk
Instagram: adaybyjay
The stylist pretty much ignored me when I said I wanted to relax again, and began suggesting different protective styles instead...
If I want this relaxer done, I may have to do it myself
Anticipatience08 that's weird. Maybe she was stalling with idle talk to make sure you were not making an impulse decision. Are there other stylists in the area that trust?
Lilmama1011
Well-Known Member
That is weird, but it might not be bad
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Anticipatience08
Well-Known Member
That could be it. I'll talk with one other stylist before I try and do it on my own.
I just got a reminder why guys opinions of womens hair are null and void 
I mean nobody's opinion on what you do to your own hair should matter anyway but guys are definitely at the bottom of the totem pole.
To sum it up guys were asked what they think of black women's hair. (not by me)
Basically they don't want to date a black woman that relaxes her hair but they don't want her to be natural cause natural hair is too nappy. And she can't wear wigs or weaves either
erplexed And her hair can't be shorter than apl.
I mean nobody's opinion on what you do to your own hair should matter anyway but guys are definitely at the bottom of the totem pole.
To sum it up guys were asked what they think of black women's hair. (not by me)
Basically they don't want to date a black woman that relaxes her hair but they don't want her to be natural cause natural hair is too nappy. And she can't wear wigs or weaves either
erplexed And her hair can't be shorter than apl.
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Saludable84
Better Late Than Ugly
Relaxed and attempted a corrective. Epic fail.
Beamodel
Well-Known Member
Oh noooo what happened
flyygirlll2
Lioness mane
Noo....Sorry to hear that. What happened? Correctives are tricky. I had my first one done in May and initially it felt ok but I think I'm paying the price for it now.
Saludable84
Better Late Than Ugly
Nothing happened. That's the problem. I was only trying to correct the front and loosen some of the texture but it didn't happen. The back straightens when roller set but the front is a bit more tricky. The front still looks the same. I can't do it again, so I'm not even going to try.
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