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LushLox said:
Do any of you guys use colour? I need to start thinking about it soon. I’m lucky so far as I only seem to have one or two gray hairs (in the front of course :look:).

What colour do you use and when do you colour within the relaxer process?

Any other general tips as it’s a minefield. I’m very concerned about drying out my hair.
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Semi permanent color. I like Adore for grey hair. It lasts 4-6 weeks.
 
I won’t be buying anything for awhile. I don’t think there is a magical product out there for me and what I’m going through at this point. I will just need to utilize what I have. Oh wait, I will be buying more WGO. Still deciding to relax my hair on my own, or allow somebody else to do it. If I stretch, I will have to do it on my own, if I go to 10 weeks, I may just go to JC Pennny and have it done.
 
I made the right decision to relax using the mild formula this time. I was slightly under processed in August also. So I can already see and feel the benefits of leaving some texture in my hair. It was a good stretch I seem to have really retained some growth and the hair feels much more dense. Clearly this is the way to go for me.

It’s a re-education though as I’m used to my hair being pin straight lol.
 
LushLox said:
I made the right decision to relax using the mild formula this time. I was slightly under processed in August also. So I can already see and feel the benefits of leaving some texture in my hair. It was a good stretch I seem to have really retained some growth and the hair feels much more dense. Clearly this is the way to go for me.

It’s a re-education though as I’m used to my hair being pin straight lol.
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What is your natural texture/new growth like? Is it curly, coily, wavy, or straight (no texture)?
I would have to use mild if I were to use lye.
 
shortdub78 said:
I won’t be buying anything for awhile. I don’t think there is a magical product out there for me and what I’m going through at this point. I will just need to utilize what I have. Oh wait, I will be buying more WGO. Still deciding to relax my hair on my own, or allow somebody else to do it. If I stretch, I will have to do it on my own, if I go to 10 weeks, I may just go to JC Pennny and have it done.
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So I’m going back on what I said.. yeah so I balled out on L’Oréal products. I got shampoo, two rinse out conditioners, a deep treatment, oil/serum, and their airdry cream. I just washed and used the rinse out. it’s the total repair line. I love them both! Instant moisture! Now I’m using the balm from that line. It feels just like Silicon Mix bambu. Gave me instant softness and slip. I was looking at reviews from people with Afro textured hair and it seemed ok for them, but as a relaxed head, it really feels divine!

I put on a plastic cap and wrapped my hair with Saran Wrap, then put on my turbie towel on. I gotta clean up, so I will keep this in for awhile, since my new growth is in need of moisture. I experienced some breakage at the demarcation line. Ya’ll know I normally relax around this time (6 weeks post).
 
MzSwift said:
DH and I agree that this year I will actively take out time to do a weekly regi with daily care. Last time I did that, I made good progress. Using my own photos for inspiration, this is what low mani, regular ayurveda glosses and daily scalp application did for my hair:

April
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October that same year
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Then one full year:

April
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April the next year
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I just have to stick with it!
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amazing growth! @MzSwift
 
I got my hair colored professionally prior to relaxing every three months. In the past when I was relaxed, I would do semipermanent and summer highlights 2-4 weeks after a relaxer. This time around considering I was newly relaxed, I waited to make sure my hair was healthy enough to color. My colorist suggested highlights and toner on my old color for a balayage effect as a healthier hair option. I waited for four weeks post to do it. So far so good. Just a little dry afterwards but a aphogee reconstructor and roux porosity control handled it.​
 
Thanks so much, @Wenbev ! I'd love to see some pix of your color! Sounds like you and your stylist were very careful. I really want to darken my hair but I'm gonna wait until I reach some hair goals first.

Also, I think there's a line of products that specializes in maintaining colored hair that many ladies swear by. I think it's called Olaplex (?) or something like that. Maybe it'll help if the Aphogee doesn't.
 
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MzSwift said:
Thanks so much, @Wenbev ! I'd love to see some pix of your color! Sounds like you and your stylist were very careful. I really want to darken my hair but I'm gonna wait until I reach some hair goals first.

Also, I think there's a line of products that specializes in maintaining colored hair that many ladies swear by. I think it's called Olaplex (?) or something like that. Maybe it'll help if the Aphogee doesn't.
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@MzSwift yes olaplex is a must. she mixes the no 1 with the color. and I'll load some photos before the day is over it's hard to get it right with selfies to see the colors lol
 
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shortdub78 said:
I’m gonna relax next week. I think I said this before, but when I went to the salon I would get a relaxer every 8-10 weeks. 12 was pushing it since I would get a flexi rod set.
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Yay, me too! :) I'm planning to do it next Tuesday. Because of that, I'm pushing my hair day this week to Tuesday. Just cowash, scalp tx and M&S today. Planning to wash and do a pre-relaxer protein tx since I'm using a new, milder relaxer. Stopping my scalp MT/sulfur mix and ayurveda leave ins until after the texlax.

Trying to decide how to style my hair in the meantime so as not to agitate my scalp. Thought about a tension blowout and two pigtails pinned up.

What kinds of styles do you ladies do in the week/days prior to relaxing to give your scalp a rest?
 
MzSwift said:
Yay, me too! :) I'm planning to do it next Tuesday. Because of that, I'm pushing my hair day this week to Tuesday. Just cowash, scalp tx and M&S today. Planning to wash and do a pre-relaxer protein tx since I'm using a new, milder relaxer. Stopping my scalp MT/sulfur mix and ayurveda leave ins until after the texlax.

Trying to decide how to style my hair in the meantime so as not to agitate my scalp. Thought about a tension blowout and two pigtails pinned up.

What kinds of styles do you ladies do in the week/days prior to relaxing to give your scalp a rest?
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I airdry my hair straight down, and I bun it once it’s dry. I only use a comb on wash day. I usually wash my hair 3-5 Days before I relax and I don’t use any stimulating oil on my scalp.
I plan on cowashing Tuesday as well.
 
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