Relaxed Hair Thread

I just hit 22 weeks today. I'm going to be relaxing in 2 more weeks. What help me along this stretch was doing DCing every week that's what's up. It keeps my new growth soft as butter. Also I just recently purchased a steamer and all I can about that is OMG!!!
 
Hairroots said:
I just hit 22 weeks today. I'm going to be relaxing in 2 more weeks. What help me along this stretch was doing DCing every week that's what's up. It keeps my new growth soft as butter. Also I just recently purchased a steamer and all I can about that is OMG!!!
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I was going to ask how you did it. I am nine weeks post today have been deep cond and co-washing weekly and so far I have soft newgrowth as well. Ive also been putting Scurl on my fingertips and scalp massaging. Something is working!
 
I bought some to hopefully make it through a 16 week stretch. I just want to know if anyone is having any good results using the transition creme
 
Lilmama1011 said:
I would say roller sets so that way you don't have to comb daily and have unnecessary breakage but the problem is keeping these curls in tact because I do roller sets but the second day they are messed up because they are crush and I have some curls that are more elongated than the others and basically looks a mess. But I would say roller sets because it's no tension unlike buns and sometimes buns you have to do I've the next day and you might feel the need to comb to tidy it up
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I rollerset all the time. But when it gets to the 8- 9 week mark it's hard to finger comb my hair. My new growth is thick as ever.
 
sunnieb said:
Take it one week at a time. I remember not being comfortable with waiting over 5 weeks to relax.

I would just add an extra week with each relaxer cycle. I followed members who were super stretchers and incorporated some of their techniques.

For example, no manipulation doesn't work for me. My hair demands cowashing every other day and frequent dry detangling.

You have to find what works for you and your hair one week at a time.

Sent from my Comet using LHCF
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Thank you. I'll try something different once new growth starts coming in.
 
Onhergrind09 said:
I will be relaxing sometime before the 22nd, I will be sure to post before and after pics:-).

mochalocs I second what sunnieb said. You have to figure out how to make stretching work for you. When I first started my hair journey I did too much too soon and though I was able to stretch my relaxer for 12+ weeks, it didn't help me retain length because my hair was a hot, tangled mess that broke during the relaxer process since I had pretty much not done anything to my hair while stretching so the breakage was inevitable.

I'd suggest taking it one extra week at a time, make sure your keeping your hair deranged with the right level of moisture & protein so that you not only get length, but health as, well.
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Thanks. I'll try this
 
This is so late and I should of established this by now but I realize my hair loves being wet. It detangled easier and it's seriously little to no breakage but now I got to figure out what style can I do with wet hair that's quick for me to do at night before bed
 
Lilmama1011 said:
This is so late and I should of established this by now but I realize my hair loves being wet. It detangled easier and it's seriously little to no breakage but now I got to figure out what style can I do with wet hair that's quick for me to do at night before bed
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Lilmama1011 - See, this right here describes my hair to a tee! :grin:

My dense, tangly newgrowth relaxes and elongates when wet. It's so addicting because I don't lose much hair and can detangle easily. That's why I cowash so often.

I've learned to leave my scarf on and just put the back of my hair in 2 braids to go to sleep. The next day, I have a light braidout. :yep:
 
Hey ladies! I hope you don't mind me posting on behalf of my relaxed cousin. (Hey boo! :wave:)

I directed her to LHCF and some particular posters for hair inspiration, and she has grown from EL to mid-NL since January. Her regimen includes stretching touchups, protective styling under wigs, co-washing, coconut oil rinsing, no heat, and pinned updos. It may not seem like a big deal, but this is the longest and healthiest her hair has ever been. :)

I'm very happy for her and plan to encourage her on to APL, which is her current goal length. I'm sure that once she reaches it, she will change her goal to something longer due to hairnorexia. :lol: I also hope that her progress will encourage her to document through pictures and post comments instead of lurking. (Yes girl, I'm calling you out!)

She would like me to give special shout outs to sunnieb, pre_medicalrulz, divachyk and Nix08. She said you all are particularly encouraging, especially when the natural vs. relaxed threads pop up. :love2:
 
I found out how to temporary straighten my ng without heat or gel. Just moisturizer, grease, a good brush, and a scarf. It stays straight until my next "hair wetting" ie. Sweat, pool time, cowash, wash, dc
 
NappyNelle said:
Hey ladies! I hope you don't mind me posting on behalf of my relaxed cousin. (Hey boo! :wave:)

I directed her to LHCF and some particular posters for hair inspiration, and she has grown from EL to mid-NL since January. Her regimen includes stretching touchups, protective styling under wigs, co-washing, coconut oil rinsing, no heat, and pinned updos. It may not seem like a big deal, but this is the longest and healthiest her hair has ever been. :)

I'm very happy for her and plan to encourage her on to APL, which is her current goal length. I'm sure that once she reaches it, she will change her goal to something longer due to hairnorexia. :lol: I also hope that her progress will encourage her to document through pictures and post comments instead of lurking. (Yes girl, I'm calling you out!)

She would like me to give special shout outs to sunnieb, pre_medicalrulz, divachyk and Nix08. She said you all are particularly encouraging, especially when the natural vs. relaxed threads pop up. :love2:
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Thanks NappyNelle, girl, you know we don't care. :giggle: Your post made me smile and truly made my day. :grin:

Hey NappyNelle's cousin -- on behalf of the relaxed ladies, we enjoy being relaxed and truly appreciate that we've helped you along this journey. I'm unsure if you are a paying member but I'm assuming you may not be since NN is posting on your behalf...or could it be that you're a paying a member that is shy? (smile) Whatever the case, we'd love for you to join in on the fun with us. :yep: We'd love to have your input and contributions as I'm sure we can learn from you also. :yep: Until next time...HHG. :blowkiss:
 
Ok todays thought "hmmm I want a blowout one day but what if its not a wash day?"

So you guys, do you think if I use tresemme fresh start waterless foam shampoo and a heat protectant I could get the same effect?

ETA: Also a blowout with only cool air?
 
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NappyNelle said:
Hey ladies! I hope you don't mind me posting on behalf of my relaxed cousin. (Hey boo! :wave:)

I directed her to LHCF and some particular posters for hair inspiration, and she has grown from EL to mid-NL since January. Her regimen includes stretching touchups, protective styling under wigs, co-washing, coconut oil rinsing, no heat, and pinned updos. It may not seem like a big deal, but this is the longest and healthiest her hair has ever been. :)

I'm very happy for her and plan to encourage her on to APL, which is her current goal length. I'm sure that once she reaches it, she will change her goal to something longer due to hairnorexia. :lol: I also hope that her progress will encourage her to document through pictures and post comments instead of lurking. (Yes girl, I'm calling you out!)

She would like me to give special shout outs to sunnieb, pre_medicalrulz, divachyk and Nix08. She said you all are particularly encouraging, especially when the natural vs. relaxed threads pop up. :love2:
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:bouncy::lots:
 
NappyNelle - I'm so happy for you cousin! I hope she joins us. There's always room for another hair sista! :grin:

Yeah, sometimes we act up a bit, but it's all in good fun. I love all the ladies here! :yep:
 
sckri23 - Girl, I've tried all kinds of product combos to get that "just washed" effect. Unfortunately, I couldn't do it. That's why I just gave up and cowash every other day.

Report back to us if your combo works!
 
ok the add on the side of the screen caught my attention

Dark & Lovely® 6 Week Anti-Reversion Cream Serum
Introducing our first styling product developed specifically for relaxed hair, allowing you to preserve your straight, smooth hair up to six weeks in-between relaxing. It is designed to help control frizz, lock in shine while keeping hair soft, full of body and manageable from one shampoo to the next. Also suitable for use on color treated hair.

what yall think about this???
 
So I texlaxed my hair today..used Mizani butter blends mild..left on for 15 minutes...I'm pretty happy about the results..not much diff from my regular texture which is great for me...I luv my curls but shrinkage was killing me...I wont know how the curls will really look until I wash and go..right now my hair is in 10 plaits for a braid out..my braid outs are usually a fail cause of the frizz ..so I'm hoping the relaxed texture will result a better braid out..

Ok pics...this is my hair during the midstep protein treatment..



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Sorry I attached these from my phone and they are sideways..:nono:
 
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sunnieb said:
sckri23 - Girl, I've tried all kinds of product combos to get that "just washed" effect. Unfortunately, I couldn't do it. That's why I just gave up and cowash every other day.

Report back to us if your combo works!
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you mean the "look" or the "feel" cause i dont think anything but washing is gonna get that "clean feel" effect:look:
 
If I may be honest sckri23, at first glance, I say pass. It simply looks like it's just sitting on your head without being styled. Now if you tame it a bit and make it fit your face and your true style, maybe even pin it back and throw a flower on the side, then it might be a go.
 
divachyk said:
If I may be honest sckri23, at first glance, I say pass. It simply looks like it's just sitting on your head without being styled. Now if you tame it a bit and make it fit your face and your true style, maybe even pin it back and throw a flower on the side, then it might be a go.
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I think I made it worse lol oops

ETA: I cant get my fingers through it and I tried poofing it up oh no
 
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