Relaxed Hair Thread

whosthatcurl said:
My hair is bleached (the top & sides), and texlaxed so I suggest you do a protein treatment a week before and the day of the actual relaxer. Otherwise, deep condition and moisturize like your life depends on it. I strongly suggest you do a strand test after you do each process. I did a big no-no, I bleached first, then I texlaxed 2 weeks later. Jesus was with me lol, because I didn't lose much hair. May I ask if you are self-relaxing or going to a salon?
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Thank you for the tips! And I am going to the salon. I told the stylist that I didn't want my hair relaxed bone straight because I still want some texture left. I got my hair colored in August, but no bleach was used during the process.
 
mz.rae said:
Thank you for the tips! And I am going to the salon. I told the stylist that I didn't want my hair relaxed bone straight because I still want some texture left. I got my hair colored in August, but no bleach was used during the process.
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You're welcome! Here's to hoping you have an awesome salon experience.
 
Ok I have come to the final conclusion that cowashing is not for me as a relaxed head! My hair always feels rough and coated! I cannot use cleansing conditioners. I have tried expensive to down right cheap! Shampoos are my friend. No sulfate, low sulfate, sulfate, it all works for me! I just tried to cowash my hair tonight and it was a fail! I'm so glad I had some shampoo sitting on the bathtub! And I'm going to stick to my schedule of 2x a week unless my hair is begging to be cleansed.
 
shortdub78 said:
Ok I have come to the final conclusion that cowashing is not for me as a relaxed head! My hair always feels rough and coated! I cannot use cleansing conditioners. I have tried expensive to down right cheap! Shampoos are my friend. No sulfate, low sulfate, sulfate, it all works for me! I just tried to cowash my hair tonight and it was a fail! I'm so glad I had some shampoo sitting on the bathtub! And I'm going to stick to my schedule of 2x a week unless my hair is begging to be cleansed.
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I feel the same about cleansing conditioners. My hair hates them. My hair feels good when the product is in but stripped after rinsing

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Rnjones said:
I feel the same about cleansing conditioners. My hair hates them. My hair feels good when the product is in but stripped after rinsing

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shortdub78

The only cleansing conditioner that works for me is Naturally Silk Elements Moisturizing Shampoo (looks like a hair masque but it foams), but I have to alternate with a shampoo or my hair will feel dry and coated.
 
Thinking of doing a hard protein soon. Like either this wash week or next. Haven't really done one in months. I don't think my hair necessarily needs it but I've noticed that no matter how much protein I give my hair, it always seems to soak it up like a sponge. That and my hair seems to thrive better when I throw some hard protein it's way every once in a while.

ETA: I'd use the 2 step by Aphogee in case anyone was wondering.
 
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Time to Clarify and protein. I can't wait to try this Redken Extreme SB plus! Took out my crochet install so she needs some serious tlc.
 
I decided to transition back to natural, but I'm done. I'm relaxing over my Thanksgiving break. I need to find a super relaxer. Normal isn't strong enough.
 
Last night I air dried in two bantu knots with a generous amount of grape seed oil and my hair came out smooth, shiny and bouncy but not greasy. I forgot how much I love GSO! :lick:
 
That clarifying shampoo has my ng extra tangle-y. Thank God I learned patience because me two years ago would've ripped thru that ish or cut it out.
 
Babygrowth said:
How often do you use it? I think for me its heavy so every 4-6 weeks.
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I use it everytime I wash....unless I'm doing a hard protein treatment. At one point, I was washing weekly, and therefore used it weekly. Now, I'm a biweekly washer. My hair loooooves protein. I always follow it with my fav moisturizing dc.
 
NGraceO said:
I use it everytime I wash....unless I'm doing a hard protein treatment. At one point, I was washing weekly, and therefore used it weekly. Now, I'm a biweekly washer. My hair loooooves protein. I always follow it with my fav moisturizing dc.
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Man its totally a game changer! I can't wait to try it again!
 
Today I went from scraggly below MBL to just above BSL but what a difference a nice blunt even cut makes. Not even mad

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Is it bad that I have no desire to ever wear my real hair again (ok maybe that's an exaggeration but...you get my point)?

I swear, my life has taken a turn for the better since wearing wigs --

My evenings and weekends are now my own
I'm no longer a slave to hair
My hair is well protected and feels awesomely moisturized
Wash days are so simple since I wash, condition & return to braids
The amount of attention & compliments since wearing wigs is insane!
Wigs are giving me life.
I'm enjoying hair again since I'm changing up styles & looking like fiyah!

Beamodel Babygrowth EnExitStageLeft NGraceO and any others...I'm sure ya'll would agree...yes?
 
divachyk said:
Is it bad that I have no desire to ever wear my real hair again (ok maybe that's an exaggeration but...you get my point)? I swear, my life has taken a turn for the better since wearing wigs -- My evenings and weekends are now my own I'm no longer a slave to hair My hair is well protected and feels awesomely moisturized Wash days are so simple since I wash, condition & return to braids The amount of attention & compliments since wearing wigs is insane! Wigs are giving me life. I'm enjoying hair again since I'm changing up styles & looking like fiyah! Beamodel Babygrowth EnExitStageLeft NGraceO and any others...I'm sure ya'll would agree...yes?
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divachyk
Hey Girl!
Im lovin this wig life! Its so cold here now and all I could think the other day is that Im glad my hair is protected. I have about 8 synthetic wigs and I change up every few days. Ive learned to maintain them and keep 'em looking fresh so Im happy. I'm getting lots of compliments too.

I LOVE this HHJ!!
 
divachyk said:
Is it bad that I have no desire to ever wear my real hair again (ok maybe that's an exaggeration but...you get my point)? I swear, my life has taken a turn for the better since wearing wigs -- My evenings and weekends are now my own I'm no longer a slave to hair My hair is well protected and feels awesomely moisturized Wash days are so simple since I wash, condition & return to braids The amount of attention & compliments since wearing wigs is insane! Wigs are giving me life. I'm enjoying hair again since I'm changing up styles & looking like fiyah! Beamodel Babygrowth EnExitStageLeft NGraceO and any others...I'm sure ya'll would agree...yes?
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Definitely, I would agree to this! I've been wearing wigs for so long. The only downside is that they become a crutch and I'm lazy and hardly wear my hair out.
 
divachyk said:
Is it bad that I have no desire to ever wear my real hair again (ok maybe that's an exaggeration but...you get my point)? I swear, my life has taken a turn for the better since wearing wigs -- My evenings and weekends are now my own I'm no longer a slave to hair My hair is well protected and feels awesomely moisturized Wash days are so simple since I wash, condition & return to braids The amount of attention & compliments since wearing wigs is insane! Wigs are giving me life. I'm enjoying hair again since I'm changing up styles & looking like fiyah! Beamodel Babygrowth EnExitStageLeft NGraceO and any others...I'm sure ya'll would agree...yes?
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LOL! I'd say this wig journey has taken my hair apathy to a different level. I'm not sure if that is a good thing or not :look: :lol:
 
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