Relaxed Hair Thread

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@sunnieb I scored Rusk Smoother at TJ Maxx and tried it a couple times. Once on dry hair to moisturize in the morning - it loosened up and softened my new growth so that's cool. I also tried it this morning after a wash. How much do you use to smooth while air drying? Seems like you could go through a ton of this stuff quickly. Do you apply it on damp roots?

ETA: I'm lovin your thick hair in that pic :yep:
 
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After doing a HOT and cowashing last night...I did 4 plaits and bantu knotted them.....curl central in the am....I thought maybe a ponytail but decided nah...a bun it is:yep: It sure was soft though. I find if I go to bed wih my hair 95% dry it comes out soooo soft:lick:
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@Nix08 - too cute and thick! :)

@Raspberry - It all depends on how much newgrowth I have. Like tonight, I'll use a ton. I like to saturate my newgrowth with it. I only use it on damp, freshly washed/cowashed hair. I've never tried it on dry hair. Hmmmmm....

*sigh* I need to get off this laptop and go dc my hair! :locks:
 
ok relaxed ladies... I have an issue and need your expertise. I'm noticing very very tiny hairs in my hands while sealing. I have done a moisture treatment. Week later its still there. So I did a protein treatment & today I still see them. So now I think I may need a trim. My last real trim was April 2011. I did do a small dusting in November also.

What do you ladies think?

Sent from a land where women rule.....
 
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I am LOVING Vitale products. I have been using the mo body thickening & styling lotion and using the bounce and body cream to moisturize my bantu knot out and my hair is just so full and lush looking! I got weave checked twice this weekend! Plus my hair doesnt look greasy or feel stank like it usually does by this time of the week. I think i will try the relaxer and system when its time for a touch up.
 
Thanks ladies!

I haven't changed anything in ny regimen so I'm not sure why all of a sudden I would need more moisture. its so weird.

Yea I'm just noticing them. one thing I know for sure is that I don't get broken hairs so something weird is going on. I know I'm eating a lot more protein since December so I'm wondering if that's also it. Does that sound stupid? LOL

Sent from a land where women rule.....
 
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A major thing that I like about my heat-free regimen is that my daily styles don't take much effort to do. People will sometimes make comments about not touching or messing up my hair (assuming I'm worried about that), but considering all the style took was a loose bun or a couple bantu knots/pin curls at night and taking them down in the morning it's not that serious. However, I"m pleased that my hair styling looks like it takes a lot of effort though it doesn't.

Still, I'm considering blow drying my hair once in a while. This YT tutorial inspired me:
How to Blow Dry Relaxed Hair

Do any of you ladies blow dry? Is it beneficial to a relaxer stretch?
 
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So, I just had my hair relaxed a week ago, would you recommend a DC now? What should I do b/c I always lose more hair after a relaxer. Not a lot but a few strands.

Ladies, what is your post relaxer regime?
 
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pre_medicalrulz said:
I haven't changed anything in ny regimen so I'm not sure why all of a sudden I would need more moisture. its so weird.
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pre_medicalrulz - It's not so weird. I figured out that my hair needs more moisture in winter than summer. Last fall, my hair was healthy so I got lazy. I slacked on moisturizing a lot. Big mistake! Just do what you hair tells you.

Raspberry said:
A major thing that I like about my heat-free regimen is that my daily styles don't take much effort to do. People will sometimes make comments about not touching or messing up my hair (assuming I'm worried about that), but considering all the style took was a loose bun or a couple bantu knots/pin curls at night and taking them down in the morning it's not that serious. However, I"m pleased that my hair styling looks like it takes a lot of effort though it doesn't.

Still, I'm considering blow drying my hair once in a while. This YT tutorial inspired me:
How to Blow Dry Relaxed Hair

Do any of you ladies blow dry? Is it beneficial to a relaxer stretch?
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Raspberry - I've been direct heat free since December 2010. Don't you love it!!! :yay:

I don't blow dry, so I hope someone chimes in on that.

ReignLocks said:
So, I just had my hair relaxed a week ago, would you recommend a DC now? What should I do b/c I always lose more hair after a relaxer. Not a lot but a few strands.

Ladies, what is your post relaxer regime?
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ReignLocks - I cowash the day after my relaxer. I airdry and dust/trim. Two days after that, I dc with a light protein (Motions CPR). Then I go back to my normal hair routine.
 
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i am getting bored with my hair. i am going to dye it jet black. i am going to get a trim too and get my bangs cut straight across.
 
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LaidBak - where would you get a bang hair piece? I've thought of cutting some bangs, but I just can't bring myself to do it...:nervous2:
 
Ultimatelooks.com has some options. I believe the Jessica Simpson line has some options too. But honestly, why not just buy a pack of hair and some clips, and experiment with making your own? You'd have complete creative control.
 
sunnieb said:
LaidBak - where would you get a bang hair piece? I've thought of cutting some bangs, but I just can't bring myself to do it...:nervous2:
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Having unwanted bangs SUCKS! I ended up with bangs from breakage and it took me forever to grow them out. I hated them! So make absolutely sure you want them bangs before you commit to the real thing.
 
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^^^sounds like some hair on clips of some sort. Forgive me, I have no idea how to do this. I know there should be some youtube vids on it.

I just don't think I have the guts to cut a straight bang, but I like the look. I'll check into this and take pics if I do it - the fake hair that is.
 
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i have another question ladies

i love being able to wrap my hair, but i have failed miserably. i will wrap my hair, but in the more when i take it down, it completely has no shape, like it doesn't fall right, it's dry, and i feel like i have to bump it with a flat iron.

do you think it has something to do with me needing a trim or needing shape, using too much product, causing it to be stiff, etc..

also in order to get my flow and swing, should i use a liquid leave-in and heat serum? is the creamy leave-in too heavy?

i am going to try that Chi Silk Infusion and what is a good liquid leave-in?

and when you need to trim your ends, do you blow dry your hair and flat iron it, or just blow dry, air dry?
 
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shortdub78 said:
i have another question ladies

i love being able to wrap my hair, but i have failed miserably. i will wrap my hair, but in the more when i take it down, it completely has no shape, like it doesn't fall right, it's dry, and i feel like i have to bump it with a flat iron.

do you think it has something to do with me needing a trim or needing shape, using too much product, causing it to be stiff, etc..

also in order to get my flow and swing, should i use a liquid leave-in and heat serum? is the creamy leave-in too heavy?

i am going to try that Chi Silk Infusion and what is a good liquid leave-in?

and when you need to trim your ends, do you blow dry your hair and flat iron it, or just blow dry, air dry?
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1. Trimmed ends wrap better.
2. Don't use excessive product.
3. Wrap with a COMB and your hand, it works. Brush never worked for me and caused split ends.
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When I want flowy, swang, I apply my heat protectant to hair when damp (Tressemme) and go under the dryer then flat iron, CHI weighs my hair down, it's good but not for swang.

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I dry under the hooded dryer and flat iron to trim.
 
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@Nix08 and @sunnieb, cute ladies!

@Raspberry, Rusk did nothing for my hair! I never blow dry.

@pre_medicalrulz, are you using a product that's gripping the hair causing breakage? Being a little rougher with your hair than normal? Noticing any split ends?

@shortdub78, cross wrapping works great and less stress on the hair/edges/nape.

@ReignLocks, I get my TUs done professionally. I protein treat & DC one week after my TU. I roller set then use my split ender to trim/dust my ends. My hair sheds more one week prior and one week after my TU. I use Alter Ego garlic to help with shedding.
 
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I wet bunned my hair yesterday morning, my buns are still damp-ish. Damn low porosity...
 
^^^ I went to sleep with 4 damp twists and woke up to a damp, messy twistout reject looking thing on my head this morning! :lol:

Sent from my Comet
 
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I'm itching to do a braidout but I'm 11 weeks post and I would end up regretting it. :ohwell: Must stop looking at pretty relaxed braidout pics...

ReignLocks said:
Ladies, what is your post relaxer regime?
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My post relaxer regimen is the same as any other week. I have to keep my regimen easy to remember or else I won't do it/it'll feel like a chore. I use the same amount of protein at 1 week post, 6 weeks post, and 11 weeks post (last wash before relaxer). I'll shampoo, use my SSI Okra reconstructor, SSI Avocado deep conditioner & airdry with SSI Coco Creme Leave in using the scarf method or in braids with rollers on the ends.

I will never get completely used to the "shrinkage" that occurs when you get to ~10 weeks post. Drives me insane.

ETA: Nix08 that bun is beautiful!
 
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:lachen:Okay Ladies!!!Yall twisted my arm and punched me in the ribs and pulled my 4e/4f (naaaaappy) hair and convinced me that I WON'T obtain the BEAUTIFUL, FLOWING, FAIRY TALE, WAIST LENGTH (in my Shima from Youtube voice) hair I want if I don't start DC'ing!(You ladies are TOUGH!)...soooo AS WE SPEAK I am under my bonnet dryer DC'ing (for the 1st time and reluctantly, as I'm 7months into my 1st 12month stretch n HATE to wash my hair! So I hope you're all happy! (SMILE)...
 
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You can't tell us you're DCing and leave out the product! Whatchu got under that cap?? :lol:
 
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Loving my hair right now.....Doing a FARS (fake *** roller set) Until I can find a dryer.
I wash and dc, moisturize and seal, then airdry in a bun overnight. The next day I curl with a curling iron and then pincurl for the rest of the week.....
It's so full and bouncy!
 
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Mische said:
I'm itching to do a braidout but I'm 11 weeks post and I would end up regretting it. :ohwell: Must stop looking at pretty relaxed braidout pics...


My post relaxer regimen is the same as any other week. I have to keep my regimen easy to remember or else I won't do it/it'll feel like a chore. I use the same amount of protein at 1 week post, 6 weeks post, and 11 weeks post (last wash before relaxer). I'll shampoo, use my SSI Okra reconstructor, SSI Avocado deep conditioner & airdry with SSI Coco Creme Leave in using the scarf method or in braids with rollers on the ends.

I will never get completely used to the "shrinkage" that occurs when you get to ~10 weeks post. Drives me insane.

ETA: @Nix08 that bun is beautiful!
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Mische You don't think a braidout would stretch out your new growth some..?
 
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