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sunnieb
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Yep, I still do this. Only difference is that I use Nexxus Emergencee now since they reformulated Motions CPR.
SpiceUpMyHair
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Hi,
Any ladies still use ORS lye relaxer? Do you guys think it’s suitable for fine type 4 hair. I don’t necessarily want to texlax but I do want a good about of texture left. Is the hair left moisturized. Any thoughts on the mizani bb relaxer?
Any ladies still use ORS lye relaxer? Do you guys think it’s suitable for fine type 4 hair. I don’t necessarily want to texlax but I do want a good about of texture left. Is the hair left moisturized. Any thoughts on the mizani bb relaxer?
Rozlewis
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I use a mid-protein step, because it comes with my Affirm relaxer system. I use Affirm 5 in 1.
VimiJn
Let the truth set you free!
I've only done it once when I was relaxed the first time. I don't recall the results.
I do it as well with the two min reconstructor aphogee but after my ACV rinse that @MzSwift put me on to.
VimiJn
Let the truth set you free!
Acv rinse? Please elaborate
klsjackson
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I am currently 12 weeks post today. I have gone as long as 16 weeks so this is not a big deal. But, I plan to do 24 weeks. I had major breakage with my last relaxer. I realized a few things, 1) I left the relaxer on too long 2) the relaxer was too strong. I thought I had ORS Mild, but it was Regular. Big mistake!!! 3) I was dealing with shedding due to anemia.
I am using this time to decide whether or not to go natural. Right now, I am still undecided.
I am using this time to decide whether or not to go natural. Right now, I am still undecided.
MzSwift
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I plan to do this CHI thermal treatment sometime in the next week. I should be able to post accurate EOTY pix if my roots are stretched enough. I'll post more when I relax next month.
Of course, all of that will depend on whether or not I can crop out my rolls. I count MBL by rolls but can I really reach WL if I don't have a waist?
Lol
Of course, all of that will depend on whether or not I can crop out my rolls. I count MBL by rolls but can I really reach WL if I don't have a waist?
LolAcv rinse is the dang TRUTH! Especially since I do nolye relaxers. After you rinse out the relaxer do an acv rinse before the neutralizer. This is something mzswift can talk to bc I got it from her, but it makes my hair feel absolutely awesome, heavy, conditioned and thicker.Acv rinse? Please elaborate
So just kidding, relaxed today. Woke up this morning and could barely comb out my wrap. I feel much better.
MzSwift
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Alright I’ve just finished my hair and I’m too pooped to type too much. I’m 13 weeks post, fresh out of mini braids and I used the CHI Thermal system to blowout and flat iron.
Mini braid removal
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Progress pix
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Mini braid removal
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Sosoothing
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MzSwift
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Thanks, sis! I’m planning to relax and trim next month so WL is my EOTY goal next year.
sunnieb
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My hair is doing soooo much better! It's been a year since my huge setback and I can confidently say that I'm on the road to a big comeback.
Here are the oils I use:
EV Coconut Oil (daily)
Vitamin E
Jojoba Oil
EV Olive Oil (just started again)
Castor Oil
Moisturizers:
Shea Butter (mixed with oils above)
Carrot Oil (just started again)
Neutrogena Triple Moisture (just started again)
Shampoo:
Nexxus Therappe
Nexxus Emergencee
Suave Daily Clarifying
Conditioners:
Nexxus Humectress
Nexxus Emergencee
Cowashing Conditioners:
WEN (using up what I have - don't plan to buy this anymore)
All Garnier Fructis
All Garnier Whole Blends
All Herbal Essence Bio Renew
I think that covers all my products. I wanted to post this here as a reminder for myself. I took my hair for granted beginning around 2016. I stopped using all the products that helped get my hair to BSL. I tried to go the simple route and only use a few products.
Well, my hair is HIGH maintenance. I accept that fact. It is what it is. Here's my routine:
Weekly:
Pre-poo with oils or honey or both
Shampoo with Clarifying shampoo
Wash with Nexxus Therappe
Deep condition with Nexxus and add honey
Daily:
Cowash (I rarely go a day without cowashing)
Moisturize and seal (morning: Carrot Oil, NTM, EVCO; night: Shea Butter and EVCO)
Always airdry - no direct heat
Relax every 8 weeks with Design Essentials Sensitive Scalp - I might go up to 10 weeks eventually, but not doing long relaxer stretches for the time being.
I think that's it. This past year, I pretty much went back and read all my posts and hair notes from 2008 up to the present. One thing that's crystal clear is that I have to keep my hair moisturized and detangled daily. That's where the frequent cowashing comes in. My newgrowth is so dense and begins to mat immediately as it grows in. I can't leave it alone. I also have a ton of hair on my head. That's a good thing, but it means I shed a lot of hair daily. Before my hair journey, I thought my hair was coming out. Nope. It's just my hair doing what it needs to do naturally. So when I began going a week or more without really touching my hair, that was a recipe for disaster. I wasn't giving my body the nutrition it needed and I wasn't taking care of my hair like it needed.
No more. My hair has completely shed all of the damage. I'm dealing with a whole new head of hair now and I'm learning to love it. All I have to do now is be patient and watch my healthy length come back.
Happy New Year and Happy Hair Growing Ladies!
Here are the oils I use:
EV Coconut Oil (daily)
Vitamin E
Jojoba Oil
EV Olive Oil (just started again)
Castor Oil
Moisturizers:
Shea Butter (mixed with oils above)
Carrot Oil (just started again)
Neutrogena Triple Moisture (just started again)
Shampoo:
Nexxus Therappe
Nexxus Emergencee
Suave Daily Clarifying
Conditioners:
Nexxus Humectress
Nexxus Emergencee
Cowashing Conditioners:
WEN (using up what I have - don't plan to buy this anymore)
All Garnier Fructis
All Garnier Whole Blends
All Herbal Essence Bio Renew
I think that covers all my products. I wanted to post this here as a reminder for myself. I took my hair for granted beginning around 2016. I stopped using all the products that helped get my hair to BSL. I tried to go the simple route and only use a few products.
Well, my hair is HIGH maintenance. I accept that fact. It is what it is. Here's my routine:
Weekly:
Pre-poo with oils or honey or both
Shampoo with Clarifying shampoo
Wash with Nexxus Therappe
Deep condition with Nexxus and add honey
Daily:
Cowash (I rarely go a day without cowashing)
Moisturize and seal (morning: Carrot Oil, NTM, EVCO; night: Shea Butter and EVCO)
Always airdry - no direct heat
Relax every 8 weeks with Design Essentials Sensitive Scalp - I might go up to 10 weeks eventually, but not doing long relaxer stretches for the time being.
I think that's it. This past year, I pretty much went back and read all my posts and hair notes from 2008 up to the present. One thing that's crystal clear is that I have to keep my hair moisturized and detangled daily. That's where the frequent cowashing comes in. My newgrowth is so dense and begins to mat immediately as it grows in. I can't leave it alone. I also have a ton of hair on my head. That's a good thing, but it means I shed a lot of hair daily. Before my hair journey, I thought my hair was coming out. Nope. It's just my hair doing what it needs to do naturally. So when I began going a week or more without really touching my hair, that was a recipe for disaster. I wasn't giving my body the nutrition it needed and I wasn't taking care of my hair like it needed.
No more. My hair has completely shed all of the damage. I'm dealing with a whole new head of hair now and I'm learning to love it. All I have to do now is be patient and watch my healthy length come back.
Happy New Year and Happy Hair Growing Ladies!
MzSwift
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Y’all...
That CHI Thermal is NOT the business! I just unwrapped my hair and it is all sweated out!! My roots are poofy! And my inlaws are gonna be here in 2 hrs. SMH
I remember reading that too much moisture in the pre-straightening process can cause easy reversion. So I have always used more protein in the process and my hair gets straighter and my hair doesn’t revert as quickly. This system advertises that it infuses moisture into the hair thermally so I think that was the problem.
That CHI Thermal is NOT the business! I just unwrapped my hair and it is all sweated out!! My roots are poofy! And my inlaws are gonna be here in 2 hrs. SMH
I remember reading that too much moisture in the pre-straightening process can cause easy reversion. So I have always used more protein in the process and my hair gets straighter and my hair doesn’t revert as quickly. This system advertises that it infuses moisture into the hair thermally so I think that was the problem.
TLC1020
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I just relaxed my hair at 19 weeks post.. I'm currently sitting under the hair dryer as I molded my hair down before flat iron later.. My hair did get pretty straight which I'm happy about because sometimes under process my hair and after the first shampoo it look like I barely relrelaxed it..
klsjackson
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I will be 13 weeks post on Saturday, and I want to relax my hair. I am trying to do a 6 month stretch but this new growth is working my nerves. My hair normally does well when I flat iron, but it has reverted quickly the last two times. These poofy roots are working my nerves.
MzSwift
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Are there any PSs you use that would allow you to put your hair away in order to help you stretch?
Woo girl! Look at all that pretty hair!! So thick!! Love!
MzSwift
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Thanks, sis!
#Hairgoals!
Uh, ma'am, I saw your EOTY pix in the other thread but I couldn't comment. Lol. We pretty much have the same hair!! And you have made great progress this year!
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Thanks, sis!
Thank you MzSwift! Except some of your thickness, I noticed that we do have similar! Is your hair medium density, 4a/b fine/thick strand mixture and the color is a #2 natural brown?
Uh, ma'am, I saw your EOTY pix in the other thread but I couldn't comment. Lol. We pretty much have the same hair!! And you have made great progress this year!
LushLox
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@Sanity
Lol, wow, very close!
4 a/b, fine strands, medium density, natural #2; with more sun exposure it gets to #4.
Hey hair cuz!!
Heyyy!!
Woot! Now we have to compare ancestry percentages 
To make it Official (Inbox me)
MzSwift
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Beautiful and thick from root to tip. Simply gorgeous
Thanks, sis. I’m trying to get some babydoll hair like yours!!
Heyyy!!
Lol, so funny! Will do.
DH got me Ancestry DNA for Xmas this year and I sent that off. We did 23andMe last year and I was disappointed that it didn’t go into more detail. But I looked last night and they updated the ethnicity info, they broke it down.
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