Relaxed Hair Thread

[IDareT'sHair]

@MzSwift
Yeah, Sis.

Now there is something else ....

OAN: I bought a "kit" - Now Imma hafta' read back through your very detailed tutorial.

It looks like I'll be self-relaxing (for a minute).

I know when she gets out, she is going to try to return to work, but I'm now convinced it's just too much for her (right now).

 

[MzSwift]

@IDareT'sHair

You got this!!

Also, @sunnieb has a superb process - esp if you're using no-lye or you want straighter results than mine.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

Also, @sunnieb has a superb process - esp if you're using no-lye or you want straighter results than mine.

@MzSwift
Agreed She does!

Every Relaxed Head in this Thread has some great nuggets of wisdom & knowledge and techniques!....

 

[Plushottie]

Ok hey how y’all doing!? I tried to curl my hair but my curler is too big. But it was cute to see me do something to my hair. Do we have a brand of curler we like? I have babybliss now but just seeing if the streets have better. I’m not doing that Dyson 5k for I tussled w a curler results. I am so in awe I’m still not wearing a wig and wearing my own has been nice.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

I’m still not wearing a wig and wearing my own has been nice.

@Plushottie
Way to Grow!

 

[MzSwift]

Ok hey how y’all doing!? I tried to curl my hair but my curler is too big. But it was cute to see me do something to my hair. Do we have a brand of curler we like? I have babybliss now but just seeing if the streets have better. I’m not doing that Dyson 5k for I tussled w a curler results. I am so in awe I’m still not wearing a wig and wearing my own has been nice.

I wish I could explain how happy this made me!! I'm so happy for YOU! Keep it up and your hair will reward you with even more length!

I bought a cheap curling iron and they're still in the box. A couple of years ago, I bought some hot curlers and I plan to use them this year for my EOTY flat iron so I can't vouch for them yet.

Would you be interested in non-heat curlers? Relaxed hair usually does so well with things like flexirods/curlformers, paper bag/sock/silk scarf curling and old fashioned rollers and perm rods. Also, when I was trying to be cute and wore my hair out daily, I used to rock braid outs and bantu knot outs instead of flat hair.

Enjoy this season! Wigs will still be there for you when it's time to PS again.

 

[Plushottie]

I wish I could explain how happy this made me!! I'm so happy for YOU! Keep it up and your hair will reward you with even more length!

I bought a cheap curling iron and they're still in the box. A couple of years ago, I bought some hot curlers and I plan to use them this year for my EOTY flat iron so I can't vouch for them yet.

Would you be interested in non-heat curlers? Relaxed hair usually does so well with things like flexirods/curlformers, paper bag/sock/silk scarf curling and old fashioned rollers and perm rods. Also, when I was trying to be cute and wore my hair out daily, I used to rock braid outs and bantu knot outs instead of flat hair.

Enjoy this season! Wigs will still be there for you when it's time to PS again.

Thank you for taking the time to respond. I have a full on beauty shop with rollers but I’m one of those spur of the moment types to go out and wanted to be prepped if that urge to dress up vs my slick back.

I have rollers and flexi rods it’s insane.

 

[MzSwift]

Thank you for taking the time to respond. I have a full on beauty shop with rollers but I’m one of those spur of the moment types to go out and wanted to be prepped if that urge to dress up vs my slick back.

I have rollers and flexi rods it’s insane.

Totally understand.

I'll report back once I use these hot rollers. They're good for spur of the moment curls. I think they only have to be left in for 20 mins so.
Theoretically, you could have them in your hair while doing makeup or nails! I bought Conair ones like these:



I didn't get the steam ones but ladies used to RAVE about these Caruso rollers:

 

[Plushottie]

Totally understand.

I'll report back once I use these hot rollers. They're good for spur of the moment curls. I think they only have to be left in for 20 mins so.
Theoretically, you could have them in your hair while doing makeup or nails! I bought Conair ones like these:

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I didn't get the steam ones but ladies used to RAVE about these Caruso rollers:

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You just a angel thank you!

 

[MzSwift]

I have absolutely fallen off since I washed, DC'd and installed these FIVE cornrows 4 weeks ago!! I haven't washed and I have barely been M&Sing. I mixed up a sulfur mix for my scalp and that's partially why I've been afraid to wash bc it tarnishes my jewelry (which I rarely take off).

We do our Christmas early so I've been sooo busy! Our Christmas is this weekend and I'm debating doing my EOTY hair early but I really can't be bothered right now. I plan to do it for my annual Friendsmas chill night on the 27th. At the very least, I'm planning to wash and DC in the sink sometime today. lol

Anyway, been looking for hair inspo bc it helps with my visualizing. I have hit the jackpot looking through the old monthly hair feature threads!
OMG, we used to have so many gorgeous, long relaxed heads on here!!

Thread '2007 May Feature of the Month - SweetCashew'

May 3, 2007

(1) What is your hair care regimen?

My staple products.

Organic Root Stimulator hair mayo
Queen Helen Hot oil
Fantasia IC heat protectant serum
Crème of Nature detangling conditioning shampoo
Aveda Elixir (now discontinuedL)
Joico reconstructor
Via semi-permanent hair color

I usually experiment with my moisturizing conditioners.
Some of my favorites are

Motions...

• dontspeakdefeat
• Replies: 89
• Forum: Features of the Month

https://longhaircareforums.com/thre...feature-of-the-month-pacificpurinsesu.505797/

 

[MzSwift]

More inspo:

I swear these are the types of heads that made me join the hair boards!!
I used to feel so good pulling my hair down to my collar bone bc that was long to me.
I used to be like Man, if I could just get to arm pit length no one would be able to tell me nothing!


https://longhaircareforums.com/threads/september-2007-feature-of-the-month-mochamadness.149837/



Another lady who believes in visualizing.
I SWEAR it works!!

https://longhaircareforums.com/threads/december-feature-of-the-month-sleek-and-bouncy.175621/

 

[Plushottie]

These are relics of lhcf past. Now let me get to apl no one will be able to say a peep. I’m feeling that now tho just because this has been the best my hair has been.

 

[Napp]

 

[MzSwift]

@Napp

 

[Plushottie]

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What is the gag I wanna know.

 

[MzSwift]

What is the gag I wanna know.

She's natural and lurking the relaxed thread. Maybe or maybe not for.. inspiration. Because her relaxed hair was pretty awesome, so I've heard. I just wanted to send a little encouragement.

 

[Plushottie]

She's natural and lurking the relaxed thread. Maybe or maybe not for.. inspiration. Because her relaxed hair was pretty awesome, so I've heard. I just wanted to send a little encouragement.

Oh I don’t know why I thought was @ItsMeLilLucky for some reason. Yes @Napp come join us

 

[Napp]

I’m not quite ready to traditionally relax yet because ya girl needs to be able to wash and go but I have been planning to use a Botox treatment like a relaxer/texturizer. I haven’t consistently done keratin treatment this way. I end up getting ends that are too straight from going over the ends too much. I chose my formula and and going to see if I can get past purgatory length(between SL and apl.)

It’s the perfect middle for me. My hair looks natural but it acts different from my natural hair. It accepts product so well I don’t have to slather my hair to have an effect. It accepts water vs beading on top and barely tangles or breaks. For now I’m pleased but let’s see how it goes for the long term.

And yes there is an old keratin thread but I would just be talking by myself there

And I love my hair when it’s all one length. Every thing is much easier with a blunt cut

 

[Napp]

I have absolutely fallen off since I washed, DC'd and installed these FIVE cornrows 4 weeks ago!! I haven't washed and I have barely been M&Sing. I mixed up a sulfur mix for my scalp and that's partially why I've been afraid to wash bc it tarnishes my jewelry (which I rarely take off).

We do our Christmas early so I've been sooo busy! Our Christmas is this weekend and I'm debating doing my EOTY hair early but I really can't be bothered right now. I plan to do it for my annual Friendsmas chill night on the 27th. At the very least, I'm planning to wash and DC in the sink sometime today. lol

Anyway, been looking for hair inspo bc it helps with my visualizing. I have hit the jackpot looking through the old monthly hair feature threads!
OMG, we used to have so many gorgeous, long relaxed heads on here!!

Thread '2007 May Feature of the Month - SweetCashew'

May 3, 2007

(1) What is your hair care regimen?

My staple products.

Organic Root Stimulator hair mayo
Queen Helen Hot oil
Fantasia IC heat protectant serum
Crème of Nature detangling conditioning shampoo
Aveda Elixir (now discontinuedL)
Joico reconstructor
Via semi-permanent hair color

I usually experiment with my moisturizing conditioners.
Some of my favorites are

Motions...

• dontspeakdefeat
• Replies: 89
• Forum: Features of the Month

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https://longhaircareforums.com/thre...feature-of-the-month-pacificpurinsesu.505797/

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Omg Alia had the hair of my dreams. Now a days people would say she has split ends but Maury determined that was a lie. Her hair is fine like mine and well taken care of

 

[IDareT'sHair]

@Napp
Glad you're hanging out here with us!

 

[VinDieselsWifey]

@Napp I’ve been researching some new smoothing treatments based on the active ingredients.

I’ve been reading about an ingredient called Seraliss RA: (Water (and) Glyoxyloyl Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein/Sericin (and) Glyoxylic
Acid (and) Sericin (and) Guar Hydroxypropyitrimonium Chloride). It’s found in a brand called Kerametik and Lacio Real. Kerametik has two options, a smoothing treatment or a keratin treatment. The smoothing treatment gives you the option to control how loose your results are. The keratin treatment seems to be the strongest option.

Lacio Real I’ve only found on websites in Spanish. It’s saying it’s a progressive relaxer. It seems to be applied like a Botox treatment. People with highly textured hair should use it twice a month until you get the results you want. But it cautions if you want to keep your curls then don’t use it because I think your hair will not revert back. There are a lot of videos on YouTube with Latina ladies using it.

Influance has come out with a product called Keratin Straightening System that uses S-Glyoxyloy/Acetyl Cysteine, Glyoxyloyl Cysteine, Bis-Glyoxyloy/Cystine as its active ingredient. I can’t find many reviews on this one.

Avlon Texture Release’s active ingredient is Proliss 100: (Glyoxyloyl Carbocysteine (and) Glyoxyloyl Keratin Amino Acids (and) Water). I’ve used that one in the past & did really like my results but it took a long time to revert & I feel like my hair didn’t completely revert. I just repurchased the system this summer but haven’t used it yet. I’ve been trying to see what other products are out there & if the technology has improved.

I’ve been thinking about trying the Influance or Kerametik one out.

I want it so that my results don’t revert. I read about one member here who used henna the same day she would do keratin treatments & her results did not revert. She only had to do her new growth. I’m scared to use henna the same day so I might try henna two weeks after a treatment.

I want an elongated/loosened curl pattern. When I used to texlax my hair, I could never get the results I wanted. It would start off looking like loose curls but then it would revert & I would have to do a corrective which would eventually lead to it looking like kinky straight hair instead of curls. But it was so much easier to manage than my natural hair and it was healthy & long so I just went along with it. But I have always loved curly hair.

 

[MzSwift]

Good conversation, @Napp and @VinDieselsWifey !

I am actually going to keep stretching for a whole year bc I prefer to have more new growth when I relax, it's easier for me to get good texture that way. So I am interested in ways to manage my new growth during the stretch. I had planned to just blow dry it but I'm also thinking about what to do if I have to wear it out for some reason. I have important events coming up. I like to look for your advice for straightened naturals, @Napp , for tips on things to use. So thanks for coming to share! We're all family here

 

[sunnieb]

@MzSwift Love the pics from the old FOTMs! Man, I used to live on LHCF back in those days! It was so inspiring to see women with hair like mine growing to great lengths! I was so thankful and in disbelief when I hit APL. When I got PAST BSL, I was like, yeah, this is how black women can grow some hair. No big deal. Those were the days.

I'm still going along with my regular routine. But, I have made some product changes.

After trying Redken All Soft leave-in, I made the switch to other All Soft products. I'm phasing out Nexxus from my product line up. Not that Nexxus is bad, but Redken is just better for my hair at this stage.

I've also stopped using EVCO as part of my airdrying products. For some reason, my hair started feeling weighed down and greasy with using it. I forgot to include it one time and my hair was so soft and bouncy the next day. I still use EVCO as part of my weekly honey dc.

Here's a pic of my hair from March to November this year:


I didn't gain tons of length, but I also didn't lose any length from breakage and that's all I can hope for. I wear a bun maybe 80% of the time now. Hanging out for holiday fun is not time for a bun. I'll get back to 100% bunning after the New Year. All in all, I'm still here and still relaxing every 12 weeks or so.

Hope everyone had a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

 

[Plushottie]

Y’all I curled my hair today and am wearing it down. I feel my hair is too textured to do this but I wanted to try my new curling iron. I just clipped my ends and retried and it looks better. I’m giving very mom right now.

 

[Evolving78]

Y’all I curled my hair today and am wearing it down. I feel my hair is too textured to do this but I wanted to try my new curling iron. I just clipped my ends and retried and it looks better. I’m giving very mom right now.

You getting your Claire Huxtable on? I bet your hair looks nice and full.
I got rid of the pixie, cut my hair down to a buzz cut, and bleached it. I played with pink for 2 weeks and was over it. I will try colors with the color gels and waxes this coming year. I might use a semi permanent in yellow or green. I will go back to the short-short pixie later if I decide to grow my hair out a little bit.

 

[Plushottie]

You getting your Claire Huxtable on? I bet your hair looks nice and full.
I got rid of the pixie, cut my hair down to a buzz cut, and bleached it. I played with pink for 2 weeks and was over it. I will try colors with the color gels and waxes this coming year. I might use a semi permanent in yellow or green. I will go back to the short-short pixie later if I decide to grow my hair out a little bit.

Oh you out here being grown and stuff. I have had my buzz cut time not all are blessed to do it. I am not lol. My hair def was giving Claire Huxtable.

 

[MzSwift]

Great progress, @sunnieb !!! It's so shiny too! I swear that honey is doing you good, Sis!

@Evolving78 I know this is LONG hair care forum and all but your colors and cuts sound so cute! And we can enjoy looking at relaxed hair at ALL lengths, hint hint. Don't be stingy!!

@Plushottie
I'm picturing your hair all bouncy as you strutted and sashayed down the street (bc I KNOW you have bad girl walk). I can't wait until you hit APL! I hope it sneaks up on you and we hear you celebrating all over the country. Lol

 

[MzSwift]

Alright, y'all! I'm making progress toward my goal!
I didn't want to blow dry and flat iron my whole head so I compromised and only did the back. It looks much fuller with all of my hair out and it feels so good to feel my hair blanket my back again. So I'm gonna keep pushing with what has been working for me, which is mini twists/braids and cornrows.
I started my mini twists but had to post an EOTY photo for another thread. So I'mma update here too!
It's not fantastic but it's something for me to use next year to gauge my progress.
Hopefully EOTY next year, I'll be WL!

EOTY 2022



EOTY 2023



EOTY 2024

Blow dry and light flat iron

 

[Plushottie]

Great progress, @sunnieb !!! It's so shiny too! I swear that honey is doing you good, Sis!

@Evolving78 I know this is LONG hair care forum and all but your colors and cuts sound so cute! And we can enjoy looking at relaxed hair at ALL lengths, hint hint. Don't be stingy!!

@Plushottie
I'm picturing your hair all bouncy as you strutted and sashayed down the street (bc I KNOW you have bad girl walk). I can't wait until you hit APL! I hope it sneaks up on you and we hear you celebrating all over the country. Lol

It was fluffy but it prompted me to pull my shears out. I am going to try with flexi rods this weekend just to see if it actually curls.

 

[Plushottie]

My big sis @MzSwift omg your hair. Like I’m feeling flutters. Your hair looks amazing. I don’t even know hair touching back let alone blanket of flowing hair. This is hitting me deep prob bc of just finishing up my workout and just all that comes with consistency for a long time goal. This site has some of the faith of Job types relating to goals.