Relaxed Hair Thread

[IDareT'sHair]

@Evolving78

 

[IDareT'sHair]

I think the real reason I stretch so long is cause 1. I'm lazy 2. I like to wet my hair too much when it's hot and I feel like my relaxed hair can't stand up to that level of abuse.
3. I need room for error

@ItsMeLilLucky
This whole thing made me for some reason!

 

[ItsMeLilLucky]

@ItsMeLilLucky
This whole thing made me for some reason!

It's facts though

 

[Evolving78]

It's facts though

I was going to pressure you to just do it too.. but I’ll rethink it.. lol

 

[Evolving78]

Yeah, I’ll be sleeping pretty for awhile, at least the first few days after washing and styling my hair, then I will wear my silk turban, or a pretty scarf until wash day. This is to keep me from applying heat constantly. I also have a lot of pretty clips and will add more to the stash and add more headbands.

 

[LushLox]

I have been buying lots of pretty hair accessories lately. It just adds another dimension to your hair especially if I’m bunning a lot.

These are what I’ve bought recently. With the bow I will take my hair to the side, do a fishtail braid and add the bow to the bottom. I get a few compliments on this style.

 

[sunnieb]

@LushLox thanks for the hair accessory ideas!

I'm still bunning and even I get bored with this look sometimes. Doesn't make me stop bunning, but I'd like to add some cute accessories for Spring/Summer. I don't care about the cold months.

 

[ItsMeLilLucky]

@LushLox thanks for the hair accessory ideas!

I'm still bunning and even I get bored with this look sometimes. Doesn't make me stop bunning, but I'd like to add some cute accessories for Spring/Summer. I don't care about the cold months.

I need to bump my buns thread

 

[LushLox]

Yeah I have been heavily bunning for the last six months or so. I can't even remember the last time I wore my hair down.

However contrary to that, I have some events to go in the next few weeks and I decided to buy some clip ins. This is not typically me I don't wear braids or weaves really (more so because I'm crap at that sort of thing) but I think I'll be able to manage clip ins. They aren't that long either as I wouldn't be comfortable with anything too long.

Just fancied a bit of a change! And it'll be nice to have as an option if I need to go out anywhere special without much notice.

Oh and I bought the clip ins from a black owned company. I'm really tired of giving my money for hair products other than to black folks.

 

[Evolving78]

Used Wild Growth oil to give myself a scalp massage, used a spray formulated to remove and break up oil and buildup, used Olapex 3, and rinsed.
Shampoo with DE honey crème, used aphogee 2 min, rinsed, Dc’ed with DE masque, and now I’m about to shower, mold my hair, sit under the dryer, blow dry to straighten with CHI leave-in and detangle spray with Keracare and bio silk serum. Flat iron style and rock this until wash day again.

 

[MzSwift]

Yeah I have been heavily bunning for the last six months or so. I can't even remember the last time I wore my hair down.

However contrary to that, I have some events to go in the next few weeks and I decided to buy some clip ins. This is not typically me I don't wear braids or weaves really (more so because I'm crap at that sort of thing) but I think I'll be able to manage clip ins. They aren't that long either as I wouldn't be comfortable with anything too long.

Just fancied a bit of a change! And it'll be nice to have as an option if I need to go out anywhere special without much notice.

Oh and I bought the clip ins from a black owned company. I'm really tired of giving my money for hair products other than to black folks.

Ooohh, did you play with color too?!! Clip ins sound like such a good way to try something fun!

 

[MzSwift]

Used Wild Growth oil to give myself a scalp massage, used a spray formulated to remove and break up oil and buildup, used Olapex 3, and rinsed.
Shampoo with DE honey crème, used aphogee 2 min, rinsed, Dc’ed with DE masque, and now I’m about to shower, mold my hair, sit under the dryer, blow dry to straighten with CHI leave-in and detangle spray with Keracare and bio silk serum. Flat iron style and rock this until wash day again.

Look at you giving yourself the full salon treatment!

 

[Evolving78]

@LushLox
I was thinking of some fun colored clip-ins too! Just for the front.

 

[LushLox]

Ooohh, did you play with color too?!! Clip ins sound like such a good way to try something fun!

I just bought black to start with, but I love the Go Sleek lady's hair colour. Not that it would work for me as I am not planning on bleaching my hair.

 

[alundra]

I've been on collagen powder almost every day since January. I started for inflammation (and now have my grandmother hooked). The biggest difference I've noticed is faster growing nails, but I'm not sure about my hair yet.

In the process of changing shampoos - going over to Bumble & Bumble because of Olaplex, and thinking of new conditioners.

 

[ItsMeLilLucky]

@sunnieb Hey have you ever tried Giovanni Weightless Leave in? I put some on my hair the other day and you popped up in my mind because I knew you were looking for a replacement for your Neutrogena Triple Moisture lol.

 

[sunnieb]

@sunnieb Hey have you ever tried Giovanni Weightless Leave in? I put some on my hair the other day and you popped up in my mind because I knew you were looking for a replacement for your Neutrogena Triple Moisture lol.

I haven't used this, but I'll add it to my list. Thanks!

 

[LushLox]

I used the Ouai Gloss treatment yesterday, I really like the shine it gives. Hair feels very smooth. I’ll try to add a pic.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

@LushLox
Simply Gorgeous!

The Bling-A-Ling is REAL!

 

[sunnieb]

I used the Ouai Gloss treatment yesterday, I really like the shine it gives. Hair feels very smooth. I’ll try to add a pic.

Wowza! @LushLox your hair is gorgeous and so shiny! I love it!

I think I used a gloss treatment way back when I first joined the board. You make me want to try one again. Especially for my next headshot - company has us take a new one every year.

 

[LushLox]

Thank you ladies, I’m back home so my hair is back in its bun/silk bonnet again. Working from home the last few years has really helped my hair.

The Ouai gloss was nice but the only problem with it, was that it smells so so strong. I mean I don’t mind fragrances in hair products but they went overboard with that one thankfully it dissipated once my hair had dried.

@sunnieb I’ve always wondered about corporate photos. We encourage staff to have their pictures on their email accounts and our HR system, but not everyone wants to – and I understand that. How does it work for you, are the pictures for your website/intranet? What if staff don’t want to do it?

 

[MzSwift]

I was a little busy yesterday and couldn't properly comment but OMGEEEEE at @LushLox blessing us with a TEASING photo of her baby doll hair!!

Sis, that shine ain't from that gloss! I bet your baby doll hair was shiny before you even put it on there. You take good care of your hair and it shows.

 

[sunnieb]

@LushLox it's not a requirement, BUT it's strongly encouraged.

We have a big conference every year and they bring in photographers just for headshots. I use my photo for my company email and LinkedIn. However, I travel and speak a lot for my job. My face has been on the company website and used in brochures for events. I'm one of those who really don't like my picture being taken, but I had to get over it and make that money honey! There are very few employees who don't have a photo on their email at least.

@MzSwift "baby doll hair"

 

[Evolving78]

I want to add a hair clip or two in, but right now I’m not going to fight with my hair regarding color. I guess I would need two or three hair colors/clips to blend with the color I have now… I hair hair extensions and weave with a passion.. lol

 

[IDareT'sHair]

@ScorpioLove
You may want to ask your Olaplex K18 question here

 

[ScorpioLove]

@IDareT'sHair thank you for tagging me!


Hi Ladies,

It’s definitely been a long time since I’ve been on this board. Since then I’ve been natural for a decade and I want to go back to being relaxed and for me a simpler time.

Now that we have bond builders (and I’m a little less broke tbh) and new product technologies out there, are any relaxed ladies using that as part of your routine?
Anyone use Olaplex no.1 in their relaxer mix?
Or olaplex no.2 mixed with some protein conditioner as a mid protein step before neutralizing?
Or the K18 mask ?
There’s also the k18 repair mist that K18 says to spray on hair at least 4 minutes before applying relaxer

Would love to know what others are doing to maintain hair health while relaxed/ texlaxed and your relaxed day routine.

 

[LushLox]

I was a little busy yesterday and couldn't properly comment but OMGEEEEE at @LushLox blessing us with a TEASING photo of her baby doll hair!!

Sis, that shine ain't from that gloss! I bet your baby doll hair was shiny before you even put it on there. You take good care of your hair and it shows.

Thanks doll. I am a bit fortunate, in that I get a good amount of shine just from doing the basic wash and condition. But that is only due to years and years of regular maintenance.

 

[LushLox]

@ScorpioLove

Unfortunately I can't really help with these as I don't typically use Olaplex or K18 during my relaxer process. Not sure why, I just haven't as yet (probably fear lol). But I do use both independently of my relaxer day and both work great.

I'd be interested to know too.

 

[LushLox]

@LushLox it's not a requirement, BUT it's strongly encouraged.

We have a big conference every year and they bring in photographers just for headshots. I use my photo for my company email and LinkedIn. However, I travel and speak a lot for my job. My face has been on the company website and used in brochures for events. I'm one of those who really don't like my picture being taken, but I had to get over it and make that money honey! There are very few employees who don't have a photo on their email at least.

@MzSwift "baby doll hair"

Same, I'm not a fan of putting my pics out there externally but I do have pictures on my work email/HR and LinkedIn so I guess I'm not that averse to it.

Yep you'd better MAKE that money.

 

[Theresamonet]

My scalp has been irritated and itchy. Any tips, tricks, recommendations? I already clarify regularly, there’s no flakes or dandruff. All of my hairstyles have no tension. Just seemingly out of the blue, my scalp just feels inflamed.