Relaxed Hair Thread

[Evolving78]

Does anyone use a hooded dryer to help achieve sleek results without roller setting?

My hair prefers heat and I'm trying to find ways to use heat without having to go through the motions of roller setting. Flat ironing it out of the question.

I thought about applying LIs, slicking hair into bun and drying under a hooded dryer. :scratchch

ETA: @topnotch1010, @shortdub78, @bebezazueta, @Chaosbutterfly - I know you're frequent roller setters. Do you have alternatives for achieving sleek results without setting your hair?

i am working on this air drying thing. i applied my leave-ins and smoothed my hair down with my hands using the blow dryer on cool setting. this helped seal in the moisture/product. after that, i just allowed it to air dry using the scarf method and smoothing my hands down my hair throughout the drying time. my hair was flat, straight and my ends were not rough and frizzy.

 

[pre_medicalrulz]

I'm over 16 weeks post relaxer. I thought I would wait for the week of my bday to get my relaxer...which would make me 20 weeks post but after washing my hair this morning, I think that might be a bad idea. I just want a fresh relaxer for my birthday dinner. Sigh...

 

[amwcah]

I'm over 16 weeks post relaxer. I thought I would wait for the week of my bday to get my relaxer...which would make me 20 weeks post but after washing my hair this morning, I think that might be a bad idea. I just want a fresh relaxer for my birthday dinner. Sigh...

pre_medicalrulz

How do you wear your hair regularly? Can you continue to stretch with braids, twists, buns, or some other low maintenance protective style to hold off on relaxing?

 

[SuchaLady]

I am in the same boat divachyk. My breakage with straight hair is nearly nonexistent compared to my airdried hair. My only thing is how do I get it straight without flatironing it?? I refuse to be a weekly straightener because it has never been necessary in the past with my hair.

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[Evolving78]

I am in the same boat divachyk. My breakage with straight hair is nearly nonexistent compared to my airdried hair. My only thing is how do I get it straight without flatironing it?? I refuse to be a weekly straightener because it has never been necessary in the past with my hair.

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i usually roll my hair using large rollers to achieve a straight look. you can roller set and cross wrap. the large rollers give the hair body and not a tight curl. my airdry method seems to work well for me. i'm on day 2 1/2 now and i haven't experienced any breakage or dryness.

 

[divachyk]

i usually roll my hair using large rollers to achieve a straight look. you can roller set and cross wrap. the large rollers give the hair body and not a tight curl. my airdry method seems to work well for me. i'm on day 2 1/2 now and i haven't experienced any breakage or dryness.

SuchaLady same here. My air dried hair is very coarse and thirsty which = breakage. My straight hair behaves perfectly. Problem is, detangling and rolling is a lot of manipulation because I am a tangler. I need to find alternatives. Let's keep each other posted.

shortdub78 --- yay! Great news. Way to go.

 

[sckri23]

Whats a protective style for short hair? I wanted a fresher start so I had my nearing NL hair cut alot shorter. I'm now mid-ear length.

 

[Ms. Tiki]

@sckri23 The only thing that comes to mind with the length is`a wig or braids

 

[SuchaLady]

Thank you shortdub78. I was thinking of roller wrapping too. It is a lot of work but worth it.

divachyk What about a wet wrap with a few rollers at the crown since that's usually the thickest part of the hair?

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[TeeSGee]

I have finally found my holy grail moisturizer.. Jane Carter Solutions Nourish and Shine.It leaves my hair soft,shiny and so silky. I also love the smell of this product, only thing is it cost $26.

 

[KiWiStyle]

I have finally found my holy grail moisturizer.. Jane Carter Solutions Nourish and Shine.It leaves my hair soft,shiny and so silky. I also love the smell of this product, only thing is it cost $26.

Yes, I love this stuff!! I don't use it as often as I'd like because of the expense. I have to hide it from DH, uh-uh, it's not that type of party brothah. The good thing is a little goes a long way.

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[divachyk]

Thank you @shortdub78. I was thinking of roller wrapping too. It is a lot of work but worth it.

@divachyk What about a wet wrap with a few rollers at the crown since that's usually the thickest part of the hair?

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I have finally found my holy grail moisturizer.. Jane Carter Solutions Nourish and Shine.It leaves my hair soft,shiny and so silky. I also love the smell of this product, only thing is it cost $26.

Yes, I love this stuff!! I don't use it as often as I'd like because of the expense. I have to hide it from DH, uh-uh, it's not that type of party brothah. The good thing is a little goes a long way.

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SuchaLady I think I tried wet wrapping before but I don't remember the outcome. I might put this on the to-do list again.

TeeSGee and KiWiStyle, how are you ladies using JC Nourish n Shine. I have a sample in my stash. Haven't used it since I wasn't too sure how to incorporate.

 

[missbugg21]

@SuchaLady I think I tried wet wrapping before but I don't remember the outcome. I might put this on the to-do list again.

divachyk I was going to suggest a wrap set. I think that will give you a sleek look without direct heat and/or rollers - especially since your just a week or so post relaxer.

 

[missbugg21]

Hey ladies...

A few weeks ago, I was noticing some breakage, too. I think I was over-manipulating my hair by wrapping it every night to keep it straight. I started co-washing and air drying about two weeks ago. Last week I wore a successful bantu knot out all week that ended up in a cute, messy bun by the end of the week. I co-washed my hair yesterday and air dried overnight. Today I styled my hair like this....

So far so good on the co-washing / air drying thing for me.

 

[Jobwright]

Very cute!

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[Loving]

missbugg21 that is so cute! Did yo use a curling iron for the bangs?

 

[KiWiStyle]

Hey ladies...

A few weeks ago, I was noticing some breakage, too. I think I was over-manipulating my hair by wrapping it every night to keep it straight. I started co-washing and air drying about two weeks ago. Last week I wore a successful bantu knot out all week that ended up in a cute, messy bun by the end of the week. I co-washed my hair yesterday and air dried overnight. Today I styled my hair like this....

So far so good on the co-washing / air drying thing for me.

Beautiful!! I'm going to try this style one day.

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[afroette]

Do y'all use brushes to style? I've been avoiding them for fear of breakage. But I look a hot mess without them.

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[Nix08]

afroette I don't.

 

[KiWiStyle]

Do y'all use brushes to style? I've been avoiding them for fear of breakage. But I look a hot mess without them.

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I don't use brushes either but sometimes I have to gently brush my kitchen at my nape because I wear my hair up. Even then, I don't brush to smooth, just loosen the tightly coiled hair back there. I have three denman brushes and I don't use either. Both my daughter and I have fine hair, I'm relaxed and she is natural, the brush does evil things to our hair.

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[afroette]

Do y'all use a gel instead? My hair doesn't lie down flat with the new growth. Plus I'm battling underprocessed hair. I got helmet head.

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[KiWiStyle]

Do y'all use a gel instead? My hair doesn't lie down flat with the new growth. Plus I'm battling underprocessed hair. I got helmet head.

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I rarely if ever use gel. I've learned to embrace my new growth but I am known to wear my silk or satin headbands deep on my stretch.

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[baddison]

DITTO!!! Already 12 weeks into an 18week stretch, all I do to lay down my edges is simply tie with a scarf for about an hour or so. I am only protective styling right now, so for bunning and braids, the scarf keeps those edges and the "puff" nice and flat for the entire work day. I don't use anything more than my regular moisturizer and sealing stuff.

 

[missbugg21]

@missbugg21 that is so cute! Did yo use a curling iron for the bangs?

Loving: No, I set it on a large (gray) roller. I'm trying to go heat-less for a long while to see if it helps me with my breakage.

 

[afroette]

Thanks guys. I'll try the scarf and look into a satin headband. It's okay if I look a little crazy right now but in a few moments I'll be entering corporate America and judged heavily on my looks.

 

[missbugg21]

Do y'all use brushes to style? I've been avoiding them for fear of breakage. But I look a hot mess without them.

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afroette: I didn't use a brush at all. I mostly finger combed it up, but I did use my denman on my bangs to smooth it over the roller. If I have to brush, I'll use a soft boar-bristle.

 

[lilpooky]

Do y'all use brushes to style? I've been avoiding them for fear of breakage. But I look a hot mess without them.

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Rarely. Only when I'm several weeks post and my newgrowth won't lay down using the scarf method. I use a 100% boar bristle brush.

 

[divachyk]

Cute style missbugg21

Do y'all use brushes to style? I've been avoiding them for fear of breakage. But I look a hot mess without them.

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Do y'all use a gel instead? My hair doesn't lie down flat with the new growth. Plus I'm battling underprocessed hair. I got helmet head.

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afroette, I use to feel the same way and used brushes for the first 6 months of my HHJ. I now sleek and smooth with a fine tooth comb. I use a soft bristle tooth brush on nape / edges. I use BM Curly Butter or HV whipped gelly for smoothing nape / edges. No gel.

 

[TeeSGee]

@SuchaLady I think I tried wet wrapping before but I don't remember the outcome. I might put this on the to-do list again.

@TeeSGee and KiWiStyle, how are you ladies using JC Nourish n Shine. I have a sample in my stash. Haven't used it since I wasn't too sure how to incorporate.

divachyk I use it as a moisturizer on straight hair and as a sealer when i have my hair in a bun after moisturizing with a water based moisturizer. it's been amazing, my ends are so smooth.

 

[Cheekychica]

So I ended up exchanging my Mizani BB Coarse/Super for Mizani Rhelaxer Regular/Medium.

I'm nervous and excited for Monday's appt. I can't stop scratching my head, even though I know I shouldn't! It's like my head is extra itchy lol. I would wash my hair, but I know I can't right now.

I'm so gonna burn.