Relaxed Hair Thread

[divachyk]

divachyk Yes maam A lot of people blame relaxer stretching for their shedding but I just dont agree. It takes a lot of trial and error to work with hair that isnt freshly relaxed but I when I see people saying omg Im 4 weeks post help!

How is that transit- I mean stretch going?

SuchaLady
I can only laugh because I use to be that person around 8, 10, 12 weeks.

 

[divachyk]

Idk yet. I typically stretch for a while because I honestly don't like being bothered with my hair lol. The only thing I've switched up for now is not using shampoo. Shampoo tends to tangle my roots and my hair feels stripped. My natural texture is very tightly coiled so I've been getting ssk's and tangles galore. I'm a pj so I love trying new products. My hair sheds period, it's just that it's been more than usual.

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Flyyygirlll2 using more shampoo - the right shampoo for my hair - has been a good thing for me. It removes any buildup so the conditioner performs better.

 

[strandedhhj]

I've done a year long stretch (never again unless I decide to transition) but, admittedly, haven't really been tending to my hair. I'm re-learning what it likes and what it doesn't. I guess the shedding I see isn't abnormal considering how infrequently I manipulate it and the fact that I'm not losing thickness; it just looks crazy. 20 weeks will probably be my max moving forward. Unless I get lazy again

 

[flyygirlll2]

These two posts are my hair life in a nutshell. Im a relaxed girl that barely relaxes her hair Seriously though Im not even sure that Im gonna relax my hair this year at all. I just dont feel like it

LOL that is pretty much how I am too. I just had a girl ask me recently if I know how to trim natural hair because she really needed to trim her hair. I told her I was relaxed and she gave me the side eye and said my hair looks nothing of the sort lol.

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[flyygirlll2]

Flyyygirlll2 using more shampoo - the right shampoo for my hair - has been a good thing for me. It removes any buildup so the conditioner performs better.

Yeah I never used to have this issue before. I used to wash with sulfate shampoo weekly. I feel like my new growth is normal to low porosity while the relaxed part is high porosity. I do have Komaza's Bountiful Mane and Pona Scalp Treatment. I've just been using Vo5 Kiwi Clarifying conditioner for now and i like it.

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[Babygrowth]

LOL that is pretty much how I am too. I just had a girl ask me recently if I know how to trim natural hair because she really needed to trim her hair. I told her I was relaxed and she gave me the side eye and said my hair looks nothing of the sort lol.

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That's crazy! My texlaxed hair doesn't look relaxed either and I get ssk's a whole helluva a lot!

 

[flyygirlll2]

That's crazy! My texlaxed hair doesn't look relaxed either and I get ssk's a whole helluva a lot!

Lol I get the natural questions a lot, mostly from random people who want some type of advice. Yeah I'm battling ssk's too... I cut them sometimes because they're that bad.

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[Lilmama1011]

Lol I get the natural questions a lot, mostly from random people who want some type of advice. Yeah I'm battling ssk's too... I cut them sometimes because they're that bad.

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I'm relaxed and wear mostly curly styles and i get ssk. I gave up on the curly styles, well for now

 

[11228]

I stopped using cornrows as a protective style because of ssk. I only bun now since I don't braid or wear weaves/wigs.

About stretching, I did a 6 months stretch last year but had keratin treatments in between. The keratin didn't last for a month so I reevaluate my stretching methods. Going natural is not for me.

 

[11228]

Thinking about adding tea rinses to my regime in tomorrow's cowash.

Decisions, decisions.

 

[beloved1bx]

THIS.

In a hair slump. Hormones are the devil. Mine are causing my hair to shed like I may not have any left soon (ok, that's a slight exaggeration). Need to try out my supplements again with some consistency.

 

[D.Lisha]

Feeling the urge to order some Manetabolism & Castor Oil....I can't help but feel as if I should have been waist length ++ by now! Ugh.......

 

[11228]

Thinking about adding tea rinses to my regime in tomorrow's cowash.

Decisions, decisions.

I went ahead and did a tea rinse. I caffeinated darjeeling as it is the only caffeinated tea in my breakfast cabinet.

I LOVED the result. My hair felt stronger, kind of like the effect I gain from a protein treatment. Only different in a way I can't properly describe.

In addition to the tea rinse, I am incorporating pre-poos into my regime. I use aloe vera juice, massage my scalp with JBCO and seal the length with sunflower and coconut oil with a few drops of tea tree oil.

I plan on sealing with the sunflower, coconut and tea tree oil concoction in my M&S from now on.

I'll post a picture of my current length so you guys would know what I am working with. I've only just began

 

[greenandchic]

11228 Did you use the tea before or after conditioning? How long did you leave the tea in?

 

[11228]

11228 Did you use the tea before or after conditioning? How long did you leave the tea in?

I used it after shampooing out my pre poo and before DC. I kept it in with a cap for 20 minutes, rinsed it out and DC'ed with heat for 40 minutes.

 

[Babygrowth]

I flat ironed my hair and when I leave it down for too long my ends start sticking together and I notice breakage. I sealed today with Jakeala parfait but I don't know why it started doing that. Any thoughts?

 

[divachyk]

I purchased a short, fashion wig and it looks awesome. Takes me back to the days when I rocked that Halle Berry. I kinda miss that phase of my life. I did more with my short hair than long hair. I fall in ruts with long hair that short hair just doesn't allow for. I will rock my wig for now but gosh this makes me wanna cut my hair.

 

[SuchaLady]

Happy Birthday divachyk!

 

[divachyk]

:blowkiss: thank you SuchaLady!

 

[brownb83]

My hair gained a ton of thickness but only a little length. Sigh

 

[flyygirlll2]

:blowkiss: thank you SuchaLady!

Happy belated birthday. Hope you had good one.

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[Evolving78]

I flat ironed my hair and when I leave it down for too long my ends start sticking together and I notice breakage. I sealed today with Jakeala parfait but I don't know why it started doing that. Any thoughts?

I love how the creme of nature shampoo feels, but I'm going to discontinue to use it. I'm going to give it to my mother and go back to my sulfate shampoos or low sulfate. My hair also sticks together when it is dry or product buildup. Also it could be hard water.

 

[Evolving78]

:blowkiss: thank you SuchaLady!

happy belated love!

 

[Babygrowth]

I love how the creme of nature shampoo feels, but I'm going to discontinue to use it. I'm going to give it to my mother and go back to my sulfate shampoos or low sulfate. My hair also sticks together when it is dry or product buildup. Also it could be hard water.

Oh no! It is amazing but you have to do what's best for your hair. I think that's the problem. I put all these products in not planning to flat iron then changed my mind at the last minute. Wash day with protein is definitely coming.

 

[Saludable84]

Happy belated birthday divachyk

 

[Evolving78]

Think I will use the aphogee 2 min once a week. I washed with my suave naturals almond and shea butter shampoo. I love that shampoo. It brought my hair back to life, as well as the conditioner back in 2012.

 

[Evolving78]

Oh no! It is amazing but you have to do what's best for your hair. I think that's the problem. I put all these products in not planning to flat iron then changed my mind at the last minute. Wash day with protein is definitely coming.

yeah it feels good going on, but after awhile it just coats the hair. I used suave and my hair and scalp feels good today. What did you end up doing to your hair? What protein will you use?

 

[Evolving78]

Reading the Komaza thread is really opening my eyes to some things, or confirming what I already know about my hair. I plan on doing the analysis in the coming months. I want to see how roller setting, going back to just sulfate shampoos, and using light protein weekly will effect the health of my hair.

 

[Love2Live]

Reading the Komaza thread is really opening my eyes to some things, or confirming what I already know about my hair. I plan on doing the analysis in the coming months. I want to see how roller setting, going back to just sulfate shampoos, and using light protein weekly will effect the health of my hair.

I was reading that thread last week and I am sending off my sample Monday morning. I am beyond excited to get this analysis and get my hair back on track.

 

[Evolving78]

I was reading that thread last week and I am sending off my sample Monday morning. I am beyond excited to get this analysis and get my hair back on track.

I'm excited for you! Please post your results and findings! That thread and the brave women that faced their fears were extremely helpful!