Relaxed Hair Thread
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divachyk
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divachyk
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sunnieb Saludable84, I was in Sally's and seen the knockoff Nexxus. How do they compare to the actual line?
Saludable84
Better Late Than Ugly
I've never tried knock off Nexxus, but it's usually the same ingredients and just as good. I tried knock off Paul Mitchell and it was good. Just compare the ingredients and the order. Also, Nexxus changed the humectress formula.
xu93texas
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xu93texas, your siggy!I was going back through some of my old photos for inspiration and I definitely had more swag when I had my hair shaped/cut. With it being longer, I've gotten lazy and while that's ok too, I definitely lack the hair swag that I once had.
Thank you
I can't wait to get some length like you so I can try to duplicate some of your luscious buns/updo's.
divachyk
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xu93texas, thank you doll :blowkiss:
sunnieb Saludable84, the ingredients on knockoffs sometimes differ. If I'm not mistaken, they differ on the GVP Conditioning Balm (knockoff Matrix Biolage) but I love it. I don't have Nexxus available nearby so, knockoffs is my quickest option.
sunnieb Saludable84, the ingredients on knockoffs sometimes differ. If I'm not mistaken, they differ on the GVP Conditioning Balm (knockoff Matrix Biolage) but I love it. I don't have Nexxus available nearby so, knockoffs is my quickest option.
Evolving78
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Dominican products are awesome! Just shampooed with silicon mix Bambo! Dancing in the shower! Put my silicon mix on and I'm about to sit under this dryer for 20 mins! Felt so good and creamy going on. I like to put my conditioners on dripping wet hair. It just distributes better and you use less product. I am going to try to cornrow my hair neatly. Normally, when I do them it looks so jailhouse.
Saludable84
Better Late Than Ugly
Yeah, I was originally gonna go to walgreens or Duane reade because they are closest to me. I only went to ulta because I have one nearby now and I wanted the large bottles. Amazon sold them for a good price but I'm not going to be home Monday to bother with shipping.
Babygrowth
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These two are my new faves. I will never be without them!
irisak
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Aren't they GREAT? I bought the alter ego to help halt post partum shedding and whatever is in salerm 21 makes my hair feel like silk!
irisak
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I tried silicon mix shampoo and didn't really like it. I found it too stripping and I love for my hair to be clean so that's really saying somethin. I adore the conditioners though. I used the bambu formula forever. Is the bambu shampoo less drying?
Babygrowth
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Me too! My DD is almost 12 weeks and I just started noticing more shedding. That Salerm 21 is
I like to use it when I flat iron or set.
irisak
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Me too! My DD is almost 12 weeks and I just started noticing more shedding. That Salerm 21 is
Congrats on the little one! I had a loss at 30 weeks in April. My hormones are finally starting to balance out but the shedding was a beast and my edges had some breakage.
divachyk
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irisak Babygrowth, I love alter ego garlic! I have ditched tea rinsing b/c it's not as effective and using conditioner is so much easier.
Babygrowth
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I'm sooo sorry for your loss. 6 months later geez.
Evolving78
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it wasn't drying at all! My hair was clean though. It is more pearl like and has different ingredients than the original.
greenandchic
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Lilmama1011
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Saludable84
Better Late Than Ugly
OMG. I'm so sorry to hear that and sorry for your loss. I definitely hope you try again.
Evolving78
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I pray for continued healing and comfort. I understand.
I said a prayer for you before making this post. I'm very sorry for your loss.Saludable84
Better Late Than Ugly
Yeah, so..... I remember why I loved Nexxus. The end.
flyygirlll2
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Sorry for your loss. Prayers and healing to you and your family.
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Hello Everyone,
This is my first post even though I’ve been a member here since ~2008
erplexed. I am posting because I need some advice. Thanks to all of you ladies, my hair has thrived for the past few years and is currently the longest and healthiest it has ever been. I do a good enough job taking care of my hair on my own, but I am dependent on salons for relaxers. I absolutely love my stylist, but I had an awful experience today. As she was overbooked (as usual), she had her mother (also a stylist in their home salon) do my set after she applied my relaxer. I felt like I was in a horror movie. She started detangling my hair in the back and kept referring to the fact that it was very knotted. When she got to the front of my hair, I realized what she was doing. She would get down to the knot and start ripping out my hair. I don’t think I’ve lost that much hair over the past 13 weeks since my last relaxer. I swear I went blind when I saw the clump of hair. I asked her to be more gentle and she was better, but still not what I'm used to. While the end result looked okay, I’m pissed! I am now at a crossroads: do I tell the daughter that only she can touch my hair or do I learn to relax my own hair. I figure that if I can operate on patients I should be able to put a relaxer in my hair. My stylist uses Paul Mitchell relaxer which my hair absolutely loves and if I self relax, I would like to continue this. Have any of you ladies been able to purchase salon products without a cosmetology license? Also, am I over exaggerating and being too sensitive? I have attached some pictures of my hair journey and my hair today. I'm an extremely slow grower...
Pic #1 - January 2013
Pic #2 - May 2013
Pic #3 - August 2013
Pic #4 - Today
This is my first post even though I’ve been a member here since ~2008
erplexed. I am posting because I need some advice. Thanks to all of you ladies, my hair has thrived for the past few years and is currently the longest and healthiest it has ever been. I do a good enough job taking care of my hair on my own, but I am dependent on salons for relaxers. I absolutely love my stylist, but I had an awful experience today. As she was overbooked (as usual), she had her mother (also a stylist in their home salon) do my set after she applied my relaxer. I felt like I was in a horror movie. She started detangling my hair in the back and kept referring to the fact that it was very knotted. When she got to the front of my hair, I realized what she was doing. She would get down to the knot and start ripping out my hair. I don’t think I’ve lost that much hair over the past 13 weeks since my last relaxer. I swear I went blind when I saw the clump of hair. I asked her to be more gentle and she was better, but still not what I'm used to. While the end result looked okay, I’m pissed! I am now at a crossroads: do I tell the daughter that only she can touch my hair or do I learn to relax my own hair. I figure that if I can operate on patients I should be able to put a relaxer in my hair. My stylist uses Paul Mitchell relaxer which my hair absolutely loves and if I self relax, I would like to continue this. Have any of you ladies been able to purchase salon products without a cosmetology license? Also, am I over exaggerating and being too sensitive? I have attached some pictures of my hair journey and my hair today. I'm an extremely slow grower...Pic #1 - January 2013
Pic #2 - May 2013
Pic #3 - August 2013
Pic #4 - Today
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Babygrowth
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Murqui your hair is gorgeous! But as for her mom she would never touch my hair again. You like your stylist because she is gentle and she listens keep her because that's hard to find! You might be able to find your relaxer online if you can't get it in store or ask your stylist to get it for you. If you do decide to self relax we got your back and its not that hard. Lots of practice with thick Deep Conditioner's will help.
missyrayne19
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Hello Everyone,
This is my first post even though I’ve been a member here since ~2008
Pic #1 - January 2013
Pic #2 - May 2013
Pic #3 - August 2013
Pic #4 - Today
Hi! As a fellow slow grower, I can totally relate and sympathize. I can't afford setbacks because I only grow 4 inches a year
so I definitely know where you're coming from. I started self-relaxing my hair a little over a year ago and it's been the best thing I could have done to my hair. That was the only reason I was going to the salon (for touch ups) and it's been amazing having the freedom to do my hair myself 100%. The only time I go to the salon is when I want to treat myself (very rare). My reason for leaving is a little different than yours. My stylist is great, just scissor happy. I use the exact same relaxer system he uses (Mizani Butter Blends). I order my relaxer and neutralizing shampoo off of Amazon and haven't had a problem not being a cosmetologist.But at the same time, self-relaxing isn't for everyone either. If you're happy overall with your stylist, then I would recommend just talking to her first and telling her what you've told us. If she wants to keep you as a client and is into healthy hair, she'll listen and do what you ask. You know her best. If you don't think she'll adhere to your request then, yes, I say give self-relaxing a shot.
And girl, no, you are not over-reacting. I'm sure you've put in too much work, blood, and tears to get your hair where it's at. You gotta do what's best for your hair, regardless of what others may think or say.
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