Relaxed Hair Thread

Do any relaxed heads use water as a moisturizer? After 2-3 days of moisturizing and sealing, my hair gets weighed down if I keep that up so I've been wetting my hands and dampening my hair with water before setting it at night - (bun, twists, wrap, etc) and my hair feels light and silky in the morning. :yep: This works for me until I wash around day 5-6. I still put a little oil on my ends because I'm paranoid but I guess there's only so much product the hair will absorb before it becomes build-up.

shortdub78 I so wish I had the patience for rollersets - I love the results but not the process.
 
Raspberry said:
Do any relaxed heads use water as a moisturizer? After 2-3 days of moisturizing and sealing, my hair gets weighed down if I keep that up so I've been wetting my hands and dampening my hair with water before setting it at night - (bun, twists, wrap, etc) and my hair feels light and silky in the morning. :yep: This works for me until I wash around day 5-6. I still put a little oil on my ends because I'm paranoid but I guess there's only so much product the hair will absorb before it becomes build-up.

shortdub78 I so wish I had the patience for rollersets - I love the results but not the process.
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I use Mizani coconut soufflé and it's a LIGHT water based moisturizer. It says that it can be used everyday and i use it every night to M&S. But you don't need more than a nickel sized amount. If your hair gets weighed down you might need a lighter oil too. Jojoba is great for sealing. It might help to focus more of the product on your ends and less by your scalp :)
 
Raspberry said:
Do any relaxed heads use water as a moisturizer? After 2-3 days of moisturizing and sealing, my hair gets weighed down if I keep that up so I've been wetting my hands and dampening my hair with water before setting it at night - (bun, twists, wrap, etc) and my hair feels light and silky in the morning. :yep: This works for me until I wash around day 5-6. I still put a little oil on my ends because I'm paranoid but I guess there's only so much product the hair will absorb before it becomes build-up.

shortdub78 I so wish I had the patience for rollersets - I love the results but not the process.
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it does take time, but it's worth it! you should try the ponytail method! i thought about trying the water thing, but i need a little more. it's interesting that i really wasn't moisturizing my hair back in the early 2000's when i was relaxed. i would just get my hair set and oiled the mess out of it with Keracare Essential oil. my hair grew fine and was very healthy.
 
LexaKing said:
I use Mizani coconut soufflé and it's a LIGHT water based moisturizer. It says that it can be used everyday and i use it every night to M&S. But you don't need more than a nickel sized amount. If your hair gets weighed down you might need a lighter oil too. Jojoba is great for sealing. It might help to focus more of the product on your ends and less by your scalp :)
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Thanks LexaKing. I've been using Rusk Smoother as a light moisturizer and it's working out great :yep:. I'm also dampening my roots with Rusk and water and that leaves my new growth soft. It's the butters that weigh my hair down after a while so I'm limiting their use to once a week. I've been using castor oil to seal my ends only.. that stuff is serious. I try not to buy many oils because they take a while to get through and I don't like wasting them. Though, I can always use them on my skin after a shower if they don't work for my hair, now that I think about it.

I still feel weird rubbing water through my relaxed hair though, it's so the opposite of what we knew growing up :lol:
 
I am relaxing my hair tomorrow at 12 wks post:grin:. I will be using Affirm Sensitive Scalp and will use PM Shines demi color. Since I have not posted pics in awhile, I will post some in the relaxer reveal thread when I am done.
 
shortdub78 said:
it does take time, but it's worth it! you should try the ponytail method! i thought about trying the water thing, but i need a little more. it's interesting that i really wasn't moisturizing my hair back in the early 2000's when i was relaxed. i would just get my hair set and oiled the mess out of it with Keracare Essential oil. my hair grew fine and was very healthy.
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I forgot about the ponytail method, that's the only way I'll do it lol. Ok.. maybe I could plan to read my Kindle or study for class while I'm under the dryer.

ETA: I used grease and Kemi Oyl (that stuff was like magic :lol:) when I was relaxed in my late teens/early 20s. My hair grew but it was soft to the point of weakness and prone to breakage. I now know it needed protein badly.
 
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janeemat said:
I am relaxing my hair tomorrow at 12 wks post:grin:. I will be using Affirm Sensitive Scalp and will use PM Shines demi color. Since I have not posted pics in awhile, I will post some in the relaxer reveal thread when I am done.
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janeemat, I look forward to seeing your pics. I hope you find that you've made EXCELLENT progress!
 
soo ladies i'm getting so impatient lol. I've been taking better care of my hair and don't have much breakage anymore. I'm a newbie so it's only a few weeks in, but it sucks not seeing instant longer hair :-/ how do y'all stay so patient? I'm just so scared that the end of this year will come and I won't have longer hair :(
 
oh SHOOOOOt it's onnnnn now! I just found a way to stretch my relaxers once again. No shampoo! Yup, no shampoo. I notice if I shampoo my hair with a lot of NG, I'm asking for a tangled matted mess. Now I only condition and deep condition every week. I'm at 12 weeks and my NG is sooooo soft. The detangling time is like the detangling time on a fresh relaxer. Absolutely no problem! :yep:

I think I'm going to enjoy this stretch up to 16 weeks again but this time it won't be a tangled mess. *fingers crossed* :grin:

:club::club::club::club::club::club:
 
So, my hair has stopped shedding... But my ends are still snapping off. Before I bleach shampooed and dyed, I thought I was getting close to overdoing it with the bleach. I think I need to take the plunge and do a hard protein.

Anyone else bleach/dye their hair?
 
SunySydeofLyfe said:
When stretching if you experience excessive shedding do you end your stretch?
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Assuming it's shedding and not breakage, the answer is no. I would give myself some black tea rinses and this would control the shedding. If it is breakage however, then this means that I am suffering from demarcation breakage and I would touch up beyond the shadow of a doubt.

I would rather relax and avoid excessive breakage than reach a stretching milestone goal. I would simply try again next time until my hair can handle longer stretches 1 week longer at a time., not 2, 3, 4 weeks and longer:nono:. I do not recommend it!
 
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HauteHippie said:
So, my hair has stopped shedding... But my ends are still snapping off. Before I bleach shampooed and dyed, I thought I was getting close to overdoing it with the bleach. I think I need to take the plunge and do a hard protein.

Anyone else bleach/dye their hair?
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Nope, I only use henna. I am too scurred of using harsh bleaches and commercial dyes on my fine hair. I couldn't even give you advice on them and their uses because of my lack of experience with them - so sorry.
 
I have to share i ordered products from Ensley Beauty supply.... great prices and super fast shipping. I wasn't turned off by the shipping cause i stocked up. Yep
 
HauteHippie said:
So, my hair has stopped shedding... But my ends are still snapping off. Before I bleach shampooed and dyed, I thought I was getting close to overdoing it with the bleach. I think I need to take the plunge and do a hard protein.

Anyone else bleach/dye their hair?
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HauteHippie
I have bleached hair. My hair hasn't been snapping. I'd have to review what I do because as far as I know I'm not doing anything different than I normally do.
 
Really in love with my hair for the first time in a few years! Going back to the products I loved as a newbie on the forum is REALLY working for me and my hair. My staples now are CON green (I don't know what I'm going to do when this runs out!), Motions Moisture plus, AtOne Botanical Reconstructor, and Motions CPR. I am using Beyond the zone heat protector (orange spray) and a tiny bit of Elasta QP curl wax when I curl my hair weekly. And pin curling at night to retain the set......:reddancer:
 
Hello Ladies!! I am not new to LHCF but I've been away for quite some time and my hair has missed it! I am starting a new journey not just with my hair but with my life in general for 2012. I had some challenges and detours over the last couple of years and I let a lot of things fall by the wayside including my hair. Now I'm back and ready to take the next steps to get where I need to be. I'm a "newbie" because I am going to start exactly from square one. Looking at the staircase and taking my first step.

I tend to keep my hair cut really short but I'm hoping to get back on my hair journey and get it back growing. I need a regimen and tips and tricks on keeping my relaxed hair healthy. I am going through the posts now and hopefully will be well on my way to HH.

See you all on the forum!!
 
Ok, I searched and I am still confused on PROTEINS!!! Arggghhhh.....Here is my question....can I use a reconstructor with Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein as the 2nd ingredient weekly? I have the Nairobi reconstructor and wanted to know if it was safe to use in place of the Aphogee 2 min?

THanks ladies!!!!
 
SunySydeofLyfe said:
@divachyk i will try alter ego again but it didn't help the last go round. Can i tell you you are a sweetheart.
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SunySydeofLyfe, I'm losing my mind. I thought for sure I responded to this but I don't show it in my posting history. Oh well. Thank you for the compliment. Tell me how do you use AE? I apply it directly to my scalp. I then apply my regular conditioner to my length. I notice a difference after the first use. It might take you several uses before you notice a difference. Coffee and tea rinsing combats shedding also. I don't personally use those so I can't quite articulate the essence of it. There's a coffee/tea rinsing thread. You should check it out.
 
SunySydeofLyfe said:
Ok, I searched and I am still confused on PROTEINS!!! Arggghhhh.....Here is my question....can I use a reconstructor with Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein as the 2nd ingredient weekly? I have the Nairobi reconstructor and wanted to know if it was safe to use in place of the Aphogee 2 min?

THanks ladies!!!!
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A few articles:
http://forum.blackhairplanet.com/blogs/leentora/83-guide-protein.html
http://voices.yahoo.com/the-fine-art-protein-moisture-balancing-for-393904.html?cat=69

SunySydeofLyfe, does your hair like proteins? I don't believe one can give a blanket answer on whether the product will work for you weekly. I personally have to be cautious about weekly protein usage although many relaxed heads thrive on weekly protein usage. I think the only way to truly find out is to use the product weekly and see how your hair responds. This HHJ is truly a trial/error type of deal in some aspects. Maybe others can chime in and be of more benefit.
 
Im starting to like my hair again. I know what works and I promise to stick with it and stop trying new products. I also like the fact that castor oil makes my hair really soft and more importantly it slows down my shedding a lot I just don't like the greasiness, I guess that's the trade off. I've cut off my hair into a short bob and I'm hoping as it grows out it will gain a lil bit of fullness, especially since I've started to stretch my relaxers.
 
Ive only used it once :look:...but...see...I just knew for my hard earned money it would work instantly. I will try it again...thanks!!! :yep:

divachyk said:
@SunySydeofLyfe, I'm losing my mind. I thought for sure I responded to this but I don't show it in my posting history. Oh well. Thank you for the compliment. Tell me how do you use AE? I apply it directly to my scalp. I then apply my regular conditioner to my length. I notice a difference after the first use. It might take you several uses before you notice a difference. Coffee and tea rinsing combats shedding also. I don't personally use those so I can't quite articulate the essence of it. There's a coffee/tea rinsing thread. You should check it out.
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divachyk said:
A few articles:
http://forum.blackhairplanet.com/blogs/leentora/83-guide-protein.html
http://voices.yahoo.com/the-fine-art-protein-moisture-balancing-for-393904.html?cat=69

@SunySydeofLyfe, does your hair like proteins? I don't believe one can give a blanket answer on whether the product will work for you weekly. I personally have to be cautious about weekly protein usage although many relaxed heads thrive on weekly protein usage. I think the only way to truly find out is to use the product weekly and see how your hair responds. This HHJ is truly a trial/error type of deal in some aspects. Maybe others can chime in and be of more benefit.
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divachyk I honestly dont know. I have tried so many things, jumped on so many bandwagons and still dont know what works for my hair. I have the shortest attention span...and I want everything in an instant. Bad, but true. I am going to set a regimen try it for at least and month, keep a journal and see if I can have a relationship with my hair. Thanks!!!
 
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