Relaxed Hair Thread

One of my coworkers has the best head of relaxed hair. I gawk everytime she wears it. She was natural for a year and re-relaxed and LAWDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD! I wish I could post it, but I don't want to be a creeper :lachen:
 
My hair didn't relax all the way again... I guess I will try again in a couple of weeks, for the last time.

Then I will do a very long stretch (6 mos.-1 year).
 
I am going to use my heat protectant spray, instead of my serum on damp hair. Just Grow Already stated the serum made her ends clump or stick together and she has fine hair like me.
 
shortdub78 said:
I am going to use my heat protectant spray, instead of my serum on damp hair. Just Grow Already stated the serum made her ends clump or stick together and she has fine hair like me.
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It's so strange how different strands react to the same product. Serum is perfect for my thick strands & yet a heat protectanct spray makes my strands clump together like nobody's business. LOL
 
pre_medicalrulz said:
It's so strange how different strands react to the same product. Serum is perfect for my thick strands & yet a heat protectanct spray makes my strands clump together like nobody's business. LOL
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Likewise. Serums work great for me, sprays only work if I'm flat ironing and the jury is still out on that too.
 
What serums are you ladies using? I use Fantasia, Paul Mitchell,Chi, One & Only Argan oil, and I just recently purchased creme of nature straight from Eden.
 
Last night I channeled my natural roots and did some twists on my wet texlaxed hair that I was suposseed to be washing...but I got distracted.


I'm surprised and happy my hair could hold a twist!!

I liked them over all. I've been feeling the look of natural hair lately, so in the future I can def see myself rocking natural inspired styles.

I've always loved the natural kinky look, just not the work required to maintain natural kinky hair.
 

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divachyk said:
@shortdub78 I'm loving serums for everything right now - sealing and heat protecting.
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How often do you shampoo your hair? I used serums more during the spring and summer when I shampooed weekly but now I want to get back into using cleansing conditioners now that the weather is getting colder.

shortdub78 said:
What serums are you ladies using? I use Fantasia, Paul Mitchell,Chi, One & Only Argan oil, and I just recently purchased creme of nature straight from Eden.
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The last one I purchased was Proclaim Argan Oil Glossing Polish (in the dark orange bottle). :yep:
 
greenandchic said:
How often do you shampoo your hair? I used serums more during the spring and summer when I shampooed weekly but now I want to get back into using cleansing conditioners now that the weather is getting colder. The last one I purchased was Proclaim Argan Oil Glossing Polish (in the dark orange bottle). :yep:
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I shampoo twice a week and I use sulfates. My fine strands cannot handle buildup or heavy products.
 
shortdub78 greenandchic

Air Drying
Sally's GVP Super Skinny Serum
Garnier Fructis Sleek & Shine

Heat Protectant
Sally's GVP Super Skinny Serum

Also have used as heat protectants...
Fantasia
Chi
Aveda light elements smoothing fluid

I sulfate free shampoo weekly. I co-cleanse mid-week as needed. I clarify/chelate at least once a month.

ETA: Komaza advised me to sulfate shampoo weekly but I haven't found one I love. I'm gonna revisit Joico. Results escape me at this point since it's been a minute since I've used it.
 
shortdub78 said:
What serums are you ladies using? I use Fantasia, Paul Mitchell,Chi, One & Only Argan oil, and I just recently purchased creme of nature straight from Eden.
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I've tried PM and it did nothing for me. I like Garnier sleek and shine because it gives me great slip but doesn't hold the moisture in. I need a thicker serum.
 
divachyk said:
@shortdub78 @greenandchic

Air Drying
Sally's GVP Super Skinny Serum
Garnier Fructis Sleek & Shine

Heat Protectant
Sally's GVP Super Skinny Serum

Also have used as heat protectants...
Fantasia
Chi
Aveda light elements smoothing fluid

I sulfate free shampoo weekly. I co-cleanse mid-week as needed. I clarify/chelate at least once a month.

ETA: Komaza advised me to sulfate shampoo weekly but I haven't found one I love. I'm gonna revisit Joico. Results escape me at this point since it's been a minute since I've used it.
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@divachyk
Why did she advise you to use sulfates? There are only three that I like (so far) and wonder if I will benefit going back to them. I use sulfate free CON Straight From Eden but sometimes feel like I need more.
 
shortdub78 said:
What serums are you ladies using? I use Fantasia, Paul Mitchell,Chi, One & Only Argan oil, and I just recently purchased creme of nature straight from Eden.
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I prefer using serums for heat styling. I have a lot of serums in my stash but for the most part I have used on occasion; Keratase Oleo Relax serum, Ojon Damage Reverse Instant Restorative Hair serum, and Paul Mitchell Super Skinny serum.

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shortdub78 said:
What serums are you ladies using? I use Fantasia, Paul Mitchell,Chi, One & Only Argan oil, and I just recently purchased creme of nature straight from Eden.
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I used Fantasia for flat ironing. It's pretty ok, but like pre_medicalrulz said a while back about her last flat iron, when I used it I felt like I could have used something heavier. It doesn't feel like it protects. I used Dominican Magic heat protectant as well and it felt sticky and clumpy.
 
divachyk said:
shortdub78 greenandchic Air Drying Sally's GVP Super Skinny Serum Garnier Fructis Sleek & Shine Heat Protectant Sally's GVP Super Skinny Serum Also have used as heat protectants... Fantasia Chi Aveda light elements smoothing fluid I sulfate free shampoo weekly. I co-cleanse mid-week as needed. I clarify/chelate at least once a month. ETA: Komaza advised me to sulfate shampoo weekly but I haven't found one I love. I'm gonna revisit Joico. Results escape me at this point since it's been a minute since I've used it.
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Have you tried nexxus? Or paul Mitchell.
 
Relaxed after several years-happy so far did all this research on the stylist and she ended up having her assistant perm my hair. I was livid. I really need to learn to do my own hair.
 
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greenandchic said:
@divachyk
Why did she advise you to use sulfates? There are only three that I like (so far) and wonder if I will benefit going back to them. I use sulfate free CON Straight From Eden but sometimes feel like I need more.
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greenandchic, to avoid buildup which is unhealthy for the hair & scalp. sulfates.

Saludable84 said:
Have you tried nexxus? Or paul Mitchell.
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Saludable84, I have not.

cherryhair123 said:
Relaxed after several years-happy so far did all this research on the stylist and she ended up having her assistant perm my hair. I was livid. I really need to learn to do my own hair.
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cherryhair123, congrats on the decision. How's your hair feeling? Did the assistant do a good job, at least?
 
greenandchic said:
Which sulfate shampoos do you prefer? Sent from my iPhone using LHCF
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I love mizani milk bath, Nairobi, suave almond and Shea butter, joico moisture recovery, Kenra, and I'm currently using the silicon mix bambo. Add elucence to the mix too. As well as keracare 1st lather. It has mild sulfates in it I think.
 
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Ok ladies I tried using just the creamy leave-in and the serum. It made air drying better. I used the creme of nature Eden one. That one is lighter than all of the other serums I have used. So I will stick with using that.
 
shortdub78 said:
I love mizani milk bath, Nairobi, suave almond and Shea butter, joico moisture recovery, Kenra, and I'm currently using the silicon mix bambo. Add elucence to the mix too. As well as keracare 1st lather. It has mild sulfates in it I think.
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Thanks!

shortdub78 said:
Ok ladies I tried using just the creamy leave-in and the serum. It made air drying better. I used the creme of nature Eden one. That one is lighter than all of the other serums I have used. So I will stick with using that.
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I used the CON Eden one when a small packet came in my relaxer kit. I love it for air drying post TU - I make buy a full bottle.
 
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