Relaxed Hair Thread

[Loving]

I got a few highlights over the weekend and decided to take a picture. I was shocked at how far my hair has come.

 

[Babygrowth]

So I switched my relaxer to affirm fiberguard and I loved the results but now I have dandruff and itchy, dry scalp issues! I bought a big arse gallon of it! I don't know what to do. I hate tea tree oil but I think I'm going to add it to my prepoo's. Any other suggestions?

Found a thread on scalp exfoliation so that may help. Going to do my touch up first and then go from there.

 

[Fotchygirl]

Beautiful hair!

View attachment 339061 I got a few highlights over the weekend and decided to take a picture. I was shocked at how far my hair has come.

 

[beloved1bx]

So I switched my relaxer to affirm fiberguard and I loved the results but now I have dandruff and itchy, dry scalp issues! I bought a big arse gallon of it! I don't know what to do. I hate tea tree oil but I think I'm going to add it to my prepoo's. Any other suggestions?

ACV rinses may help. If you don't want to do a whole rinse you can dilute a small amount with some water and put it in a small spray bottle to apply directly to your scalp.

 

[TopShelf]

I relaxed at 13 weeks post and my hair was under processed again. But I realize that the stylist used mizani butter blends and I used regular mizani.

I'm gong to try and self relax again when the time is right with the butter blends

 

[Loving]

@TopShelf I used to use Mizani Butter Blends too and it left me under processed several times. I switched to Affirm about a year ago and have no regrets.

 

[TopShelf]

@TopShelf I used to use Mizani Butter Blends too and it left me under processed several times. I switched to Affirm about a year ago and have no regrets.

I had good results with the butter blends but was under processed with the regular mizani. Is Affirm lye or no lye?

 

[Loving]

I had good results with the butter blends but was under processed with the regular mizani. Is Affirm lye or no lye?

I have no idea...sorry.

 

[SuchaLady]

I'm still here in my buns. I think I'm going PS until May(I even joined the wig challenge but haven't worn one yet ) I'm on a weightloss and hair growth challenge for graduation next year!

 

[HappyAtLast]

So I searched this thread and there are only about 19 posts out of 9920 posts that mention the term "humid" or "humidity." Can I take that to assume that you ladies don't have to worry about humidity?

I'm struggling (been struggling) with it forever and as a result, I'm under a wig 90% of the time year round. I feel the only 3 solutions I have is to continue to look like a 3rd grader after recess or continue with the 415 degree flat iron or texlax. I think texlaxing would be my best/safest/healthiest/stylish option. (My goal in texlaxing is to still be able to do braidouts/twistouts and basically have the look of my natural hair when it's blown out but just a little sleeker.)

Since relaxing/texlaxing is irreversible, I need input before I take the plunge. Thank you!
(To be clear, my only issue is with styling, otherwise my hair is very healthy.)

 

[divachyk]

@HappyAtLast I live in a humid climate. If my hair is properly hydrated, humidity doesn't make my hair frizzy or puffy. Sweating out my style is a separate issue since I sweat a lot. Knowing what products to use is helpful as well. Glycerin can be hit or miss so I'm cautious with glycerin usage.

 

[HappyAtLast]

@HappyAtLast I live in a humid climate. If my hair is properly hydrated, humidity doesn't make my hair frizzy or puffy. Sweating out my style is a separate issue since I sweat a lot. Knowing what products to use is helpful as well. Glycerin can be hit or miss so I'm cautious with glycerin usage.

Thank you divachyk. If you texlax, how long do you leave the relaxer on? What products do you like best for styling/holding a style. Thanks for your input.

 

[beloved1bx]

So I searched this thread and there are only about 19 posts out of 9920 posts that mention the term "humid" or "humidity." Can I take that to assume that you ladies don't have to worry about humidity?

I'm struggling (been struggling) with it forever and as a result, I'm under a wig 90% of the time year round. I feel the only 3 solutions I have is to continue to look like a 3rd grader after recess or continue with the 415 degree flat iron or texlax. I think texlaxing would be my best/safest/healthiest/stylish option. (My goal in texlaxing is to still be able to do braidouts/twistouts and basically have the look of my natural hair when it's blown out but just a little sleeker.)

Since relaxing/texlaxing is irreversible, I need input before I take the plunge. Thank you!
(To be clear, my only issue is with styling, otherwise my hair is very healthy.)

I live in the Northeast so I only have to deal with humidity in the summer. I think relaxed heads can still be affected by humidity but aren't as super sensitive as a head of natural hair. And depending on how straight your hair is relaxed, there will be less shrinkage. I've had some bantu knot outs fall limp/frizzy in the summer BUT I also have never invested in any real holding products/mousse that would help keep the style.

 

[HappyAtLast]

I live in the Northeast so I only have to deal with humidity in the summer. I think relaxed heads can still be affected by humidity but aren't as super sensitive as a head of natural hair. And depending on how straight your hair is relaxed, there will be less shrinkage. I've had some bantu knot outs fall limp/frizzy in the summer BUT I also have never invested in any real holding products/mousse that would help keep the style.

Thank you. That's interesting. Do you consider your self texlaxed or relaxed?

 

[beloved1bx]

I'm relaxed bone straight by a stylist. She uses Linange Shea Butter Relaxer. I'm thinking about talking to her about leaving a bit more texture in my hair when relaxing. Only because my hair has thinned out over the last year due to issues with hormone inbalance.

 

[Babygrowth]

There's nothing like detangling freshly relaxed/texlaxed hair! OMG I'm in love with my hair again. The next few weeks are going to be awesome.

 

[ItsMeLilLucky]

There's nothing like detangling freshly relaxed/texlaxed hair! OMG I'm in love with my hair again. The next few weeks are going to be awesome.

I'm tryna get like you in about a week or so. I just need to finish flat-ironing my hair to get me through this time. I'll do the other parts tomorrow

 

[pre_medicalrulz]

it's time to get back to PS'ing.
I'm not about the long hair life anymore.
Toooooo much work and sometimes tooooo hard.

 

[divachyk]

Thank you divachyk. If you texlax, how long do you leave the relaxer on? What products do you like best for styling/holding a style. Thanks for your input.

I am more texlaxed than relaxed but I wouldn't mind having more texture @HappyAtLast. Relaxer was left on 6 minutes after she was done smoothing. I'm salon relaxed with Naked by Essations. My favorites are located >>here<<. As I moved from relaxed to texlaxed, I was able to keep using the same products.

 

[danysedai]

I belong to a Facebook group (sisterhood of relaxed hair) and one of the members has THE most gorgeous head of hair I've ever seen and i've been a member of online hair forums since 2004/05(IMHO). More than Prettywitty77 and she's my hair idol. I cannot share pictures because it's against forum rules but O. M. G. WL front and back (maybe HL) thiiiiiiick, shiny, lustrous.

New hair goals.

 

[mz.rae]

I belong to a Facebook group (sisterhood of relaxed hair) and one of the members has THE most gorgeous head of hair I've ever seen and i've been a member of online hair forums since 2004/05(IMHO). More than Prettywitty77 and she's my hair idol. I cannot share pictures because it's against forum rules but O. M. G. WL front and back (maybe HL) thiiiiiiick, shiny, lustrous.

New hair goals.

Omg lol I just sent a join request to that group!!

 

[ItsMeLilLucky]

My hair must know it's getting texlaxed in about 24 hours. The itching has been FIERCE. My head is a bit sore from all the patting I've done.

 

[Nayeli]

Just made my appt. to get color. Excited!

 

[CluelessJL]

Does anyone else's hair just not hold a style overnight? I can't seem to get away with not twisting my hair every night.

 

[ItsMeLilLucky]

Welp I couldn't take the itching one more night and I relaxed last night. But, I have to do the right front section again because it's too poofy and doesn't match the rest of my hair. Note to self: Don't texlax hair when you are super tired.

 

[sunnieb]

Let's see if I can post a shot of my 15 weeks' worth of newgrowth from today....

 

[sunnieb]

Gotta gear up to cowash tonight with all this newgrowth. <sigh>

 

[sunnieb]

Have to get used to styling freshly relaxed hair.

Tried throwing in two bantu knots last night to make curls and my relaxed, no newgrowth hair was like, um not so much.

 

[MzSwift]

My hair has gotten progressively shorter since I've began texlaxing in April 2014. I think I'm going to incorporate more wet bunning and weekly DCing to see if that makes a difference. I can't decide between that or keeping my hair straight. I refuse to go back to PSing 90%. I don't want to grow out my hair under wigs and extensions again because I found that I didn't really know what to do with my real hair once it had grown out.

I've gone from WL in Dec 2013 to BSB-MBL. I guess it's still long by everyday standards but nowhere near where I would like it to be. I don't blame the chemicals for my inability to find a regi that works for me. Just venting because I'm bummed.

 

[sunnieb]

@MzSwift I'm so sorry to hear about your length loss! I hope you find a process that works for your hair.

And I agree with you about protective styling. I used it to get the length I have, so I know it works, but I simply can't wear a bun 24/7 anymore. If I'm "stuck" in BSB-MBL land, I'm happy. This is still more hair than I've ever had as an adult.

Guess I need to update my siggy.