Relaxed Hair Thread

I was just coming in here to say that I'm so happy in these twist extensions. It'll be 4 weeks on Friday and I may just keep them in another month! Then I messed around and did a search looking for the relaxed twists lady and found some images on loose twists. I think I'm gonna try these next time I want to do mini braids/twists.

@LonDone and @ItsMeLilLucky was this the type of style you two were talking about back in Nov? I love these! I wonder how long they'll stay. :scratchchin:

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Thanks for the mention @MzSwift :wave:

That loose twists is lush , but tbh I preferred the texture and appearance of your hair in that November photo - your hair looked like it grew naturally like that and like it may become only slightly less defined once dry. The loost twist pic looks... contrived? I wouldn't complain if it were mine though lol.
 
MzSwift said:
I came in to post this bc sis has me thinking I can totally do this without tangling my hair! Lol. I love this video and come back to it every now and then but then I chicken out. After I take my hair down in a couple of weeks, I'm gonna try this wet wrap technique and let my hair air dry under a scarf.



Then I'm gonna use this crosswrapping technique to upkeep and see how I like it. I have family coming from across the country for Xmas and I want to wear my hair out. My niece, the only girl among the kids, will be here and she wants to see her TiTi's hair. This is one of the reasons why I grew my hair out, to show young girls that WE can also have long hair so I have to wear my hair out. Lol

Anyway this cross wrapping technique is less manipulation than regular wrapping. Does anyone know the name of the band that she uses? I'd like to get one.

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This on freshly relaxed hair :oops:
 
SpiceUpMyHair said:
@MzSwift how do you like the motions relaxer? How long to you keep the relaxer on? Can I see a Pic of your texlax texture. Sorry for all the questions. I am relaxing this weekend and I am not sold on ORS.
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And also is it lye or no-lye @MzSwift?

Aside: I stay in this thread though I haven't relaxed in 8 years. I'm a SHN outside of my longterm PS, but live in the UK and it rains a lot. Previously high-density bone-laxed for 25 years and breakage was my only issue, which kept my hair permanently at NL. However one is more knowledgeable know, having joined a certain forum

(My current low-med density status since 2016 remains undiagnosed, though it has recently massively improved. I'm now wandering if it's the menopause??)
 
LonDone said:
Thanks for the mention @MzSwift :wave:

That loose twists is lush , but tbh I preferred the texture and appearance of your hair in that November photo - your hair looked like it grew naturally like that and like it may become only slightly less defined once dry. The loost twist pic looks... contrived? I wouldn't complain if it were mine though lol.
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Ahh, I get what you mean.

LonDone said:
And also is it lye or no-lye @MzSwift?

Aside: I stay in this thread though I haven't relaxed in 8 years. I'm a SHN outside of my longterm PS, but live in the UK and it rains a lot. Previously high-density bone-laxed for 25 years and breakage was my only issue, which kept my hair permanently at NL. However one is more knowledgeable know, having joined a certain forum

(My current low-med density status since 2016 remains undiagnosed, though it has recently massively improved. I'm now wandering if it's the menopause??)
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LOL, no worries. I lurk all of the hair threads too. I love learning about hair and of course, the hair porn. ;)

I use Motions Lye, mild.
 
Thank you for posting all of that hair porn. Beautiful hair. One more question do the relaxer leave your ur hair soft like mizani butter blends?

MzSwift said:
Sure, no problem! If you want to see more, you should be able to check my albums :)

****Uh, pic heavy post, ladies. Sorry *****

When I first texlaxed my virgin hair, I diluted the relaxer too much and then rinsed it out too soon. I rinsed as soon as I was finished applying. I was too scared to do a corrective so I rolled with it at first.

Texture after my virgin 4b/a texlax-

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I accidentally left A LOT of texture. The SSKs were still bugging me. So then I did corrective relaxers and ended up with bonelaxed hair which I didn't like and started growing it out by texlaxing my roots. So I don't have a lot of pictures from that timeframe (I was also pregnant). You can totally see the difference between the texlaxed and bonelaxed hair. Texlax gives me the appearance of having more density.

Braided ponytails, bonelaxed ends
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Airdrying, bonelaxed ends
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So then I cut the bonelaxed ends off in 2018.

After finally getting my process down. My current texture looks very different. I no longer dilute the relaxer, instead I apply oil and conditioner directly to my hair before relaxing. I still rinse directly after applying but now I smooth with my fingers before rinsing. I also relax in twists, thanks to @sunnieb , which means I can apply the relaxer faster. It takes me anywhere from 5-10 minutes to apply and only 1-2 minutes to smooth:

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Texture before relaxer:

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Texture after relaxer/texlax:

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Airdrying right after texlax:

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So now my ponytail looks more uniformed compared to when I had bonelaxed ends.

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I only flat iron 1-2 times per year and I typically only do it when I relax. I prefer to blowout and I do it multiple times a year bc I do them now before braiding my hair up for a PS. Here's my blowout and flat irons:
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Flat Iron
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HTH! :)
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SpiceUpMyHair said:
Thank you for posting all of that hair porn. Beautiful hair. One more question do the relaxer leave your ur hair soft like mizani butter blends?
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Hmm, that's a good question. Honestly, I've never used Mizani but my relaxer isn't really what makes my hair soft. I know I sound like a broken record but finding the right moisture and protein DCs are what really makes my hair feel soft. So I think as long as you follow your relaxer with a good protein and moisture DC, your hair will reward you for it. Lol.

Also, once I flat iron or blow it out, the heat actually makes my hair really soft. I have fine, cottony strands though. If your strands are wirey or more coarse/thicker, the heat may not make it softer.

HTH! And GL to you!! :)
 
Uh oh.
I have no idea how this relaxer is gonna turn out since I couldn’t set up in my usual spot. Somebody *looking at you new girl* clogged the bathroom sink and I had to wash in the kitchen sink, AND I forgot to base my dang head.

I did it after I finished the first section. And I think I accidentally got some parts wet while applying the relaxer, I couldn’t rinse properly without getting the parts of my wet, and I think I stretched too long. I almost ran out of relaxer, but I just barely made it.

Things that have went right so far:
-Stuck to my time mostly
-Smoothed with hands the entire process from protecting the previously relaxed hair, to application and smoothing of the relaxer
-Neutralized like there’s no tomorrow
-Applied Roux Porosity Control and rinsed
-Applied the Aphogee Amino Acid treatments and rinsed
-About to apply sample pack of TGIN Honey Mask and may or may not sleep in it. Sis is TIED.

I’m gonna copy and paste this to my blog too.
 
Does anyone here have experience with dying their hair? I've been wanting to put in a couple copper colored highlights here and there -- face framing ones...but im so scared for some reason! I've never done it before. I would never dye my whole head, and I figure a few highlights wouldn't hurt...but like...what if I dont like it lolllll
 
Divah97 said:
Does anyone here have experience with dying their hair? I've been wanting to put in a couple copper colored highlights here and there -- face framing ones...but im so scared for some reason! I've never done it before. I would never dye my whole head, and I figure a few highlights wouldn't hurt...but like...what if I dont like it lolllll
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I have lol just start off with a rinse or Demi permanent in case you don’t like it.
 
ItsMeLilLucky said:
Uh oh.
I have no idea how this relaxer is gonna turn out since I couldn’t set up in my usual spot. Somebody *looking at you new girl* clogged the bathroom sink and I had to wash in the kitchen sink, AND I forgot to base my dang head.

I did it after I finished the first section. And I think I accidentally got some parts wet while applying the relaxer, I couldn’t rinse properly without getting the parts of my wet, and I think I stretched too long. I almost ran out of relaxer, but I just barely made it.

Things that have went right so far:
-Stuck to my time mostly
-Smoothed with hands the entire process from protecting the previously relaxed hair, to application and smoothing of the relaxer
-Neutralized like there’s no tomorrow
-Applied Roux Porosity Control and rinsed
-Applied the Aphogee Amino Acid treatments and rinsed
-About to apply sample pack of TGIN Honey Mask and may or may not sleep in it. Sis is TIED.

I’m gonna copy and paste this to my blog too.
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It didn’t come out too bad. I can live with the results. Surprisingly, I lost VERY few strands.
 
My hair was feeling limp, dry and greasy all at the same time so I clarified/chelated with redken clean maniac cleansing cream. I let it sit for 10 min before washing it out. then used @MzSwift suggestion, moremo protein treatment and then joico mask blue container with heat for an hour. Still air drying, hopefully good results in morning.
 
Wenbev said:
My hair was feeling limp, dry and greasy all at the same time so I clarified/chelated with redken clean maniac cleansing cream. I let it sit for 10 min before washing it out. then used @MzSwift suggestion, moremo protein treatment and then joico mask blue container with heat for an hour. Still air drying, hopefully good results in morning.
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Yay, you bought it! I hope it works out. Although, I've never used it with many other products, so I'm excited to see how your hair turns out.
 
MzSwift said:
Yay, you bought it! I hope it works out. Although, I've never used it with many other products, so I'm excited to see how your hair turns out.
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I bought it a while back and used it once, but then I was going thru protein overload bc I wasn't reading labels. lol
This time around, I think it fit in to was I was hoping to accomplish and I think it will be a regular treatment maybe once a month and before and after a touch up.
I am still working thru some color damage and I was scissor happy and have some hormonal thinning (I think) and overall hair and skin dryness BUT my hair really felt strong but well moisturized with the joico mask.
and @MzSwift none of your advice has been wrong. the salt, diagnosing my protein overload, products, etc. Thank you :)
 
Wenbev said:
I bought it a while back and used it once, but then I was going thru protein overload bc I wasn't reading labels. lol
This time around, I think it fit in to was I was hoping to accomplish and I think it will be a regular treatment maybe once a month and before and after a touch up.
I am still working thru some color damage and I was scissor happy and have some hormonal thinning (I think) and overall hair and skin dryness BUT my hair really felt strong but well moisturized with the joico mask.
and @MzSwift none of your advice has been wrong. the salt, diagnosing my protein overload, products, etc. Thank you :)
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I'm happy that I helped, sis!
Internal issues are THE WORST -- bc you could do everything right externally and not see the results. When I have them, it makes me feel like I'm going crazy! So it's good to hear that you've got an awareness of what's going on inside. I hope you can overcome those things soon! ((BIG HUG))

ETA: IIRC, aren't you also taking a nutritional supplement to help? Is it helping you?
 
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Royalq said:
I’m scurred for my next touch. Going on 8 months
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LOL!! What's scaring you?

I typically stretch anywhere from 5-8 months but I actually feel like my touchups are better when I stretch that long. Especially if I flat iron it right after the post-relaxer DC, it's like it "sets" my hair or something.
Don't get me wrong, I don't have a "consistent" texture but that doesn't bother me bc my natural hair doesn't have a consistent texture either. My nape, crown and edges are all totally different from each other. :redface:
 
Royalq said:
I’m scurred for my next touch. Going on 8 months
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8 months :eek:
I tried to make it to 6 months and barely made it to 4 :lachen:
I’m so proud of you girl lol

I’m not gonna lie, I was kinda scared to do mine cause my new growth was TIGHT. But once I got started after I coated the :censored: out of my previously relaxed strands with the preconditioner and grease, I was good to go.
I just had to remember to keep the application time and smoothing time separate. I caught myself trying to smooth when I was supposed to be just applying and I wasn’t done applying to the entire section. That would have been tragic :laugh:

I did in four sections, but next time I’m gonna try two. I think I’ve gotten faster.

I think you’ll be okay since you have less chance of overlapping your previously relaxed hair. Just remember to keep an eye on the time.
 
Just came in to post my visualization inspiration. I love watching her videos bc she doesn't have super thick/dense relaxed hair and I love it. I think if my hair grew longer it would look like this. I love how easily she combs through it. The only thing I don't think I could do is the constant middle part but it works for her, it looks good on her too.

 
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