Relaxed Hair Thread
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LifeafterLHCF
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sckri23 I look forward to when your hair is btl-baby toe length bc you are putting in the work and I love to see people from the start to the end.
I have never used so much conditioner in my life. I have cowashed 3 times this week. I like it. I don't feel uber together but it's ok. If my hair can grow to a full APL I would be happy and be done with my journey.
I have never used so much conditioner in my life. I have cowashed 3 times this week. I like it. I don't feel uber together but it's ok. If my hair can grow to a full APL I would be happy and be done with my journey.
danysedai
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divachyk, my roller sets are pretty traditional, nothing out of the ordinary
After my final rinse in the shower
I apply a leave in protectant and a bit of serum.
I already detangled in the shower with a shower comb.
I do my rollers back in a mohawk first until I get to my crown, I roller the sides up, and the rest of my hair in the back I also rollerset up. I use the gray and the purple rollers and those metal duckbill clips that MsKibibi recommended. I use a finetooth comb to smooth the hair down on the rollers. My spray bottle has mostly water, I occasionally add some leave in.
I go under my Pibbs for 1 hr,let the rollers cool, and flat iron my new growth with my ghd. I maintain with pincurls at night, or flexirods.
As you see, nothing special. I'll post pictures tomorrow when I do my hair.
After my final rinse in the shower
I apply a leave in protectant and a bit of serum.
I already detangled in the shower with a shower comb.
I do my rollers back in a mohawk first until I get to my crown, I roller the sides up, and the rest of my hair in the back I also rollerset up. I use the gray and the purple rollers and those metal duckbill clips that MsKibibi recommended. I use a finetooth comb to smooth the hair down on the rollers. My spray bottle has mostly water, I occasionally add some leave in.
I go under my Pibbs for 1 hr,let the rollers cool, and flat iron my new growth with my ghd. I maintain with pincurls at night, or flexirods.
As you see, nothing special. I'll post pictures tomorrow when I do my hair.
sckri23
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I love that I found my old pics. I really wanted to show what my hair looked like before winter (and the dreaded winter shedding) so you could truly see I have been following and using the LHCF tips for almost a year.
Winter you got off honey and thats ok cause its spring and summer's turn and I'm coming back swinging HARD.....
Winter you got off honey and thats ok cause its spring and summer's turn and I'm coming back swinging HARD.....
LifeafterLHCF
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Just trimmed my ends oh it hurt but it needed. My ends feel soft now and no breakage. I'm still tinkering with the idea of going and getting that Joico stuff tomorrow but I'm trying to wait til I can pay cash for it. Oh let me see if Ulta has a sale since it's a new month..
cherrynicole
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Ending my 12 week stretch tomorrow! This is the longest Ive gone in years thanks to lhcf!
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lilpooky
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Hi again ladies.
I am currently 16 weeks post. This is the longest stretch I've ever done. My stretch hasn't been nearly as horrible as other women have had, but I have experienced a little breakage. So I went to the store and purchased ApHogee Two-Step Protein Treatment. I'm scared to use this stuff because I heard that it can make your hair really hard and cause it to break off if not used properly. Anyway, I'm supposed to be getting a relaxer at the hair salon this weekend, but have to settle for next week because I'm sick but I want to know is it best to use this protein treatment on my hair BEFORE or AFTER I get my relaxer. Thanks!
I am currently 16 weeks post. This is the longest stretch I've ever done. My stretch hasn't been nearly as horrible as other women have had, but I have experienced a little breakage. So I went to the store and purchased ApHogee Two-Step Protein Treatment. I'm scared to use this stuff because I heard that it can make your hair really hard and cause it to break off if not used properly. Anyway, I'm supposed to be getting a relaxer at the hair salon this weekend, but have to settle for next week because I'm sick but I want to know is it best to use this protein treatment on my hair BEFORE or AFTER I get my relaxer. Thanks!
lilpooky
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Thanks KiWiStyle!
Evolving78
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I am new and learning ALOT! Wondering what should I use to cowash my hair? I saw a cowash challenge bu need info before I should join and be a productive participant. Any suggestions?
Welcome! Tresemme Naturals is good to cowash with! it is thick and creamy and doesn't have cones or protein.
why do you want to start cowashing?
what is your current hair regimen?
what products are you currently using?
Jobwright
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shortdub78 said:
Thanks for responding! I want to cowash because it sounds healthy, I have damage that needs repair, never ever been this long without a relaxer and my roots are almost uncombable. I take a hair supplement vitamin, trying the mega tek and castor oil 3 days per week... It is weird to think about wetting my hair multiple times per week but I am willing to try. Also doing a protective phony tail to save the broken hair I have left.
Evolving78
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do you use Mega Tek on your scalp or hair? i would try cowashing once a week to see how things go first and how your hair responds to it. how often do you wash and deep condition your hair? do you moisturize your hair during the week? if so, what do you use for daily moisture?
what was the cause of the damage and breakage? and how many weeks since your last touch up?
Jobwright
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shortdub78 said:
Mega tek and castor oil on my scalp. I used to wash once a week. My hair was really pretty shoulder length. Now broken all over from not managing braids properly. I sprayed with water yesterday but with the gel needed to hold my protective style in place, I don't really know how to moisturize without starting over and manipulating my hair. Over 14 weeks since last touch up. 1 week since I took braids out. I really want to touch up but don't want my scalp to burn.
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Takes about an hour with using small sections of hair and doing 3 passes per section. No noticeable difference in length. Use my split ender after every TU (10-12 weeks) and at random as needed to cure up those nagging tiny breaks that result from aging ends. The split ender trims very little -- resembles a dusting session. I included a pic of the hair's lost during the most recent split ender session. I almost always do 2 passes. The idea is the 2nd pass will trim off what might have missed the 1st pass. I did 3 passes this time because I have some troubled ends I'm nursing and I'm just ridding myself of them slowly and the split ender is a great way to do just that.
ETA: The split ender suggests trimming with no product in the hair. I prefer product in my hair for slip. Going over each section multiple times is required for me because having product in the hair causes my hair to clump together, thereby making it harder to trim all the ends. Even after split endering, I can still spot some raggady ends, at that point, I whip out the scissors and snip snip snip by doing a light S&D.
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Lilmama1011
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Ms. Tiki said:I'm still itching to texlax. Plus, I want to dust my ends. I just clean the heck out of my split ender. I'm going to see if it's time to change the blades. If so I will send it to Jerry. I hate being without my baby
What you send it back for them to change the blades?
Had a virgin relaxer done last night with Mizani Butter Blend RHelaxer (mild) by a licensed hairstylist, and it is the best relaxer application I've ever had in my life!
(P.S. Ive yet to change my signature from "3c/4a natural" to "relaxed," but my natural hair was just becoming too much of a chore). Not like I could've maintained a decent press in hot, humid NC anyway).
My hair was set on large (grey) magnetic rollers under a Pibbs dryer, then wrapped and tied down for the night with my satin scarf.
Results were absolutely GORGE! Hair is very healthy and WL. Had 1/4" trimmed to make my ends even.
Glad I made the decision to relax...I rode it out natchal long as I could without losing my mind over SSKs, matts, and annoying shrinkage.
Oh, and I'll be touching up every 4.5-5 months, with the same Mizani relaxer, using the Balancing Hair Bath to neutralize, French Perm Stabilizer to lower pH, Aphogee 2-min Reconstructor as protein, and Keracare cond. for moisture.
No tentative plans to color or cut. Growing out as long as possible.
Pics will be posted to my Fotki soon.
(P.S. Ive yet to change my signature from "3c/4a natural" to "relaxed," but my natural hair was just becoming too much of a chore). Not like I could've maintained a decent press in hot, humid NC anyway).
My hair was set on large (grey) magnetic rollers under a Pibbs dryer, then wrapped and tied down for the night with my satin scarf.
Results were absolutely GORGE! Hair is very healthy and WL. Had 1/4" trimmed to make my ends even.
Glad I made the decision to relax...I rode it out natchal long as I could without losing my mind over SSKs, matts, and annoying shrinkage.
Oh, and I'll be touching up every 4.5-5 months, with the same Mizani relaxer, using the Balancing Hair Bath to neutralize, French Perm Stabilizer to lower pH, Aphogee 2-min Reconstructor as protein, and Keracare cond. for moisture.
No tentative plans to color or cut. Growing out as long as possible.
Pics will be posted to my Fotki soon.
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irisak
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I know I'm late but to answer your question, a texture softener is a relaxer. In fact a "just for me" texture softening kit is what I relax with and it gets me bone straight.
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golden_goddess
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Has anyone tried the Creme of Nature Argan Foam Wrap?
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