Relaxed Hair Thread

[divachyk]

I'm thinking of wearing crochet braids until my next relaxer at the end of August. How soon after a relaxer would you say it'd be okay to put in crochet braids? And then, how long after taking them out would you wait to relax?

@SuchaLady, have you done crochet?

@sarumoki, I use to wait 2 weeks back in the day before starting healthy hair practices. I'm unsure if 2 weeks is right or wrong.

 

[L.Brown1114]

Does anyone else's hair not like oil? My hair barely like oil when natural and now it hates it as a relaxed head. I used sunflower oil and my hair is so oily I don't even want to touch it. Is a better way to seal? Or are people still using the "juice" method where you don't have to seal?

 

[movingforward]

I'm natural again and I realized........I'm not about this life, if I can't retain my ends.

So I'm going to become texlaxed. Are there any fine hair relaxers/texlaxers on here?

 

[sunnieb]

Trying to stay on the healthy hair routine......

I've been taking the time to moisturize/seal, set my hair for bed, AND wear a scarf or bonnet every night.

I already cowashed tonight and airdrying now.

I actually wrote down my "hair Days" in my planner to stay on track. For instance, I would usually cowash on Tuesdays, but a quick look at my calendar and I see we are busy tomorrow. That's what used to set me down the path of not doing my hair. I'd always think I would have 'tomorrow' to do it.

 

[divachyk]

Does anyone else's hair not like oil? My hair barely like oil when natural and now it hates it as a relaxed head. I used sunflower oil and my hair is so oily I don't even want to touch it. Is a better way to seal? Or are people still using the "juice" method where you don't have to seal?

@L.Brown1114, for me, it was finding the right oil. My hair loves avocado.

 

[ItsMeLilLucky]

I can't wait to take these Senegalese Twists down so I can get a relaxer. I'm over textured hair at the moment.

 

[L.Brown1114]

I'm thinking of wearing crochet braids until my next relaxer at the end of August. How soon after a relaxer would you say it'd be okay to put in crochet braids? And then, how long after taking them out would you wait to relax

@L.Brown1114, for me, it was finding the right oil. My hair loves avocado.

Thanks! I'vr seen some at target! I'm going to grab some tomorrow and let you what I think next wash day!

 

[angelmilk]

Did my first flat twistout on relaxed hair and fell in love! Now I can use even less heat in my regimen.

 

[tannicfer]

Does anyone else's hair not like oil? My hair barely like oil when natural and now it hates it as a relaxed head. I used sunflower oil and my hair is so oily I don't even want to touch it. Is a better way to seal? Or are people still using the "juice" method where you don't have to seal?

Similar to divachyk it was more about me finding the right oil. Aragon was kind of okay. Coconut was pretty awful. I went back to what I used to use back in college, the cheap Hollywood Beauty "olive oil" which is actually soybean and sunflower oil.

 

[sarumoki]

I just read through the self-relaxing thread and I learned so much! Lol now I need for it to be August so that I can try everything that I learned.

 

[sunnieb]

I can tell it's wash day. I can barely get my hair to go into a bun!

 

[divachyk]

Them some good problems *in my country voice* @sunnieb

 

[sunnieb]

@divachyk yes, but you know how it is. I'm workin' all my hair up to put it in a pony. I'm thinking it's up high, but my hair is gathered down low.

Like it's laughing at all my efforts and saying 'girl you know that little moisturizer and comb ain't enough fo me!'

 

[divachyk]

@sunnieb, the struggle is way real lol

 

[angelmilk]

10 weeks post and slowly learning protein is my best friend (combined with moisture of course)

 

[itsjusthair88]

Hello all! After my setback in March, that took me from grazing MBL/BSB to grazing APL I laid low for a bit and got crochet braids.

I ended up getting a touch-up on April 30th at 24 weeks post, and my hair DID grow in that few weeks, but I know I am having some breakage issues as well. At the moment, I am wearing twist-outs and flexirod sets and getting back on oiling my scalp with my sulphur mix.

I am also experimenting with my texlaxed wash n go, but that has a long way to go lol...I may get braids in July, as I'm going down south for a bit and don't want to fight with my hair. I am also on the lookout for a new hairstylist, I'm not brave enough to self-relax yet, but this last go-around, she got it it way too straight.

Ok, I'm done yammering! LOL

 

[SuchaLady]

Hey y'all,

I recently got a bunch of thin ends cut off (removing some over processed hair) and I'm about to put in work to get it back. I've also been flirting with the idea of roller setting again. If I'm gonna leave this much texture in my hair it needs to be styled straight-straghtish on a regular basis.

 

[divachyk]

Has anyone had a real back relaxer burn? If yes, how did you treat it. A friend of mine is battling right now and I want to arm her with as much info as possible. You can PM me if that's more comfy for you. I've used aloe and Neosporin in the past and recommended that to her but I wasn't sure if there was some other good tips & tricks. Thanks!!!

 

[Aggie]

The best thing I can think of @divachyk is prevention. I have nothing else to add, so sorry about your friend's relaxer burn.

 

[Aggie]

This morning I prepooed with an avj/pracaxi/pumpkin seed oil combo for 20 minutes, (I need this because I am 17 weeks post my last texlaxer) then Moroccan Natural Oil Weightless Shampoo followed by 15 minutes of Keracare Super Reconstructor and 10 minutes of Keracare 5 in 1 Reconstructor.

My leave in will be Redken Antyis Snap Leave in. I have a combination of butters that I will be using to seal my hair with later.

 

[divachyk]

TY @Aggie. What's pracaxi good for?

 

[Aggie]

TY @Aggie. What's pracaxi good for?

@divachyk

Here ya go sweetie:-

Pracaxi oil:

Botanical Name: Pentaclethra macroloba

Extraction Method: Wild-crafted and cold pressed

Processing Type: Unrefined

Obtained From: Seeds

Description: Also known as the Oil Tree, Pracaxi tree is native to the wet tropical areas around the north eastern part of South America. Pracaxi is the Portuguese name of the tree and its oil comes from its seeds. Pracaxi oil has one of the highest concentrations of behenic acid among natural products. For this reason, it is often used in hair conditioners. It is a relatively new product to the global cosmetic industry, and it is also used in lotions, creams, and soaps. Used as a remedial and emollient in the Amazon basin for stretchmarks and bacterial skin diseases, the study shows it as an effective insecticidal against the mosquito that carries Denge and Yellow Fevers. The native population uses it as a detangler and hair brightener, and to strengthen the shaft of the hair. It is used as skin lightener for pregnancy mask and to reduce the appearance of burn scars. It is used medicinally in new drugs for snakebite and hemorrhagic problems.

Color: Translucent yellow to golden brown.

Aromatic Description: It has a mild nutty aroma to strong nutty roasted type aroma.

Note: Pracaxi seeds are dried prior to pressing. Very dry Pracaxi seeds produce an oil with a stronger aroma and darker color due to the high concentration of Behenic acid. The appearance and aroma may vary with different batches but the properties of the Pracaxi remain the same.

Common Uses: Paracaxi seed oil is popular as an emollient in creams, lotions, shampoos, hair conditioners and other topical products. A small amount in wet hair is purported to make it soft and shiny, and increases the viscosity of some natural emulsions. For creams and lotions, the amount used is 5-7% in hair products, 5-10% in creams, in depilatories from 15-20%, and in soaps 10-20%.

Consistency: Liquid at about 25°C, solid at about 2°C. Product can be placed in a hot water bath for a few minutes to allow for easy pouring.

Absorption: Much like oat kernel oil, it has a silky feel and moderate speed of absorption.

Shelf Life: Users can expect a shelf life of 2 years using proper storage conditions, keeping it cool, dry and out of direct sunlight.

Cautions: None known.

 

[divachyk]

Hi @Aggie, thank you so much!!!

 

[sarumoki]

For the ladies that stretch long term, how often do you trim your ends? Every relaxer or more often?

 

[sunnieb]

For the ladies that stretch long term, how often do you trim your ends? Every relaxer or more often?

I trim after every relaxer. It's easier for me to see what needs trimming when all my hair is straight from root to tip.

 

[Aggie]

For the ladies that stretch long term, how often do you trim your ends? Every relaxer or more often?

I don't trim often at all. I trim once a year, maybe twice. Mostly once a year though. I protective style a lot and my hair manipulation is pretty low as well so my hair rarely needs frequent trimming.

 

[divachyk]

@sarumoki, I have tried every trimming cycle there is and to be honest, with each relaxer or every other relaxer kept my ends healthiest and allowed my hair to thrive best.

 

[sarumoki]

Thanks ladies! This is my first relaxer cycle since joining LHCF and I think I finally got my styling regimen down:

Weeks 1-2: Wear my hair out (sometimes)
Weeks 3-6/3-8: Bun it up
Week 6-8 until 4 months: Hide my hair in crochet, twists, whatever I feel like doing.

 

[Aggie]

Thanks ladies! This is my first relaxer cycle since joining LHCF and I think I finally got my styling regimen down:

Weeks 1-2: Wear my hair out (sometimes)
Weeks 3-6/3-8: Bun it up
Week 6-8 until 4 months: Hide my hair in crochet, twists, whatever I feel like doing.

Sounds like a great plan @sarumoki

 

[danysedai]

Anyone relaxed their hair while pregnant? I'm on week 15 (and about 15/16 weeks post relaxer) so second trimester. Should I wait a bit more? My ng is deeeense. I can still do rollersets, using detangling products and I've been using Thermasmooth more and more. My doctor gave me the go ahead to dye my grays so I did that as soon as I entered the second trimester.