Relaxed Hair Thread

Love2Live said:
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.
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For me, it was worth every penny spent. I will be doing a follow-up analysis before getting a touch up just to see how things are progressing.

My advice is trust what they say even if you don't believe them. Let your guard down and try whatever they suggest. You may be pleasantly surprised how things will start to turn around....good luck! Love2Live
 
divachyk said:
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.
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That's usually my look for the Spring/Summer months. What's the name of the one you got? I have three pixie cut wigs with color and spend time styling them perfectly and that keeps me from cutting my hair. For me, its something about this time of year!!
 
For those of you that try and limit heat, how do you get your roots straight after a wash- especially when you're 5+ weeks post?
 
cocoagirl said:
For those of you that try and limit heat, how do you get your roots straight after a wash- especially when you're 5+ weeks post?
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cocoagirl I don't get them straight. I just wear it curly by setting it over night or wear pull back styles and put gel on my edges. I don't worry about have straight edges
 
Adding more protein has yielded amazing results for my hair. I'm going to see how my hair reacts to weekly light protein treatments....
 
PerFicMsFit said:
cocoagirl I use Curlformers to stretch my roots without using direct heat.
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Oh yeah I forgot about that. But me and curlformers don't have a good relationship. For some reason I can tell when it's pulling my hair and when I pull it through, pull out from the middle shafts on out and don't feel it ubtil I'm looking at the hook like wtf. I'm tired of having catch up parts of my hair. Also those curls only last a day or two. No matter what you use for hold smh PerFicMsFit
 
Lilmama1011 said:
Oh yeah I forgot about that. But me and curlformers don't have a good relationship. For some reason I can tell when it's pulling my hair and when I pull it through, pull out from the middle shafts on out and don't feel it ubtil I'm looking at the hook like wtf. I'm tired of having catch up parts of my hair. Also those curls only last a day or two. No matter what you use for hold smh PerFicMsFit
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Lilmama1011 Try smaller sections to avoid pulling your hair. I made the mistake of using sections that were too big during my first time using Curlformers and ripped out some of my hair too. When using the Spiral Curlformers, I use a leave-in conditioner with Kurlee Belle Jelle Coconut Styling Gel and my curls last about 3 days with a bonnet overnight, then I comb them out and bun. If all I'm trying to do is stretch my roots without all of those spirally curls, I use a leave-in conditioner with a styling foam and set on Barrel Curlformers. With these particular Curlformers, you can use bigger sections because the opening is larger.
 
PerFicMsFit said:
Lilmama1011 Try smaller sections to avoid pulling your hair. I made the mistake of using sections that were too big during my first time using Curlformers and ripped out some of my hair too. When using the Spiral Curlformers, I use a leave-in conditioner with Kurlee Belle Jelle Coconut Styling Gel and my curls last about 3 days with a bonnet overnight, then I comb them out and bun. If all I'm trying to do is stretch my roots without all of those spirally curls, I use a leave-in conditioner with a styling foam and set on Barrel Curlformers. With these particular Curlformers, you can use bigger sections because the opening is larger.
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I want the bigger ones. I got the extra long ones I believe (orange and pink) I want to get the big ones. I do work in small sections, maybe it is the angle. But I am waiting for my hair to out grow those so I can feel accomplished lol PerFicMsFit
 
Lilmama1011 said:
I want the bigger ones. I got the extra long ones I believe (orange and pink) I want to get the big ones. I do work in small sections, maybe it is the angle. But I am waiting for my hair to out grow those so I can feel accomplished lol @Perficmisfit
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Lilmama1011 I agree the Spiral ones do take a while to install because you have to work in small sections. I like the Barrel curl ones (Magenta and Yellow) more than the Spiral curl ones (Pink and Orange) because they are quicker for me to install. Angle does matter, so experiment and hopefully you'll find an angle that is best for you.
 
PerFicMsFit said:
Lilmama1011 I agree the Spiral ones do take a while to install because you have to work in small sections. I like the Barrel curl ones (Magenta and Yellow) more than the Spiral curl ones (Pink and Orange) because they are quicker for me to install. Angle does matter, so experiment and hopefully you'll find an angle that is best for you.
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I can't wait to get the bigger ones.
 
I have some curl formers and haven't attempted using them. They look intimidating and time consuming.

KaramelDiva1978 said:
That's usually my look for the Spring/Summer months. What's the name of the one you got? I have three pixie cut wigs with color and spend time styling them perfectly and that keeps me from cutting my hair. For me, its something about this time of year!!
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KaramelDiva1978
I have but haven't worn, sensational fab fringe and feather charm. These are human hair. The caps are small. My head is far from small so I'm unsure how I'mma pull them off.

I love Vanessa synthetic wig salas...this one is my favorite. It purchased it with color so it's really pretty.

I have a few more but don't remember the names off the top of my head. :look:

Which ones you like?
 
Think I'm gonna buy some knockoff curl formers. I need a small change from my bun. (I say this until it's time to do my hair. Then it goes in a ponytail :look:)
 
My edges are looking better than ever. The right side has always been thinner than the left and it's still not yet as full but I'm loving the progress.

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I'm sitting here in the salon getting my touchup. Today is 18 weeks post exactly. And boy my new growth is like whoa. I can barely part my hair. So ready to be able to run my fingers through my hair.
 
Last night I slept in my deep conditioner for the first time since I was natural. :grin:

I was going to wash my hair yesterday at the gym after working out but I ran out of time. I went back last night to use the sauna and shampooed, used an amino acid conditioning rinse and put my hair in a top bun with Kera Minerals Hair Smoothing System Deep Conditioner.

This morning I worked out, rinsed and bunned my hair with Garnier Fructis Anti-Frizz Serum. When I got home I sectioned and blew out my hair with Tresemme Thermal Creations Heat Tamer Leave-In. My hair is so soft, I can't keep my hands out, LOL.
 
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