Relaxed Hair Thread

[theneolution]

Re: Relaxed Hair THREAD!!

I think 4 weeks is too soon. You barely have any new growth. Maybe 6 to 8?

Is there something else that might be causing breakage like heat usage?

I actually cut back on my heat usage as well -- in fact before that relaxer on my wash days I would air dry my hair and bun; I did do a braid out one week, and now that I think about it those probably dried out my hair something fierce. So no more braid outs for me for a while.

 

[Softerlove]

I actually cut back on my heat usage as well -- in fact before that relaxer on my wash days I would air dry my hair and bun; I did do a braid out one week, and now that I think about it those probably dried out my hair something fierce. So no more braid outs for me for a while.

Braidouts that are not properly moisturized made my ends HAM. Ssk's galore, dry hair, ect... 4 weeks is too soon, sounds like a money maker instead of hair saver. It was the manipulation.

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[theneolution]

Re: Relaxed Hair THREAD!!

Braidouts that are not properly moisturized made my ends HAM. Ssk's galore, dry hair, ect... 4 weeks is too soon, sounds like a money maker instead of hair saver. It was the manipulation.

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Lol @ HAM ends.

Yeah, I think it was the lack of moisture and the moisturizer I do have probably isn`t the greatest -- but I wanted to hold off on replacing it because I`ve been buying products like crazy.

 

[Softerlove]

Lol @ HAM ends.

Yeah, I think it was the lack of moisture and the moisturizer I do have probably isn`t the greatest -- but I wanted to hold off on replacing it because I`ve been buying products like crazy.

As a fellow PJ er, I understand. Herbal essences Long term Relationship & Jojoba saved my ends. Im new to this hair thing, and the temptation to buy is high, but after my braidouts out, the HE LTR saved some inches.



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[theneolution]

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As a fellow PJ er, I understand. Herbal essences Long term Relationship & Jojoba saved my ends. Im new to this hair thing, and the temptation to buy is high, but after my braidouts out, the HE LTR saved some inches.



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I see and hear really good things about HE LTR, so I think I`ll just go ahead and buy one more product and get that. I loved Jojoba for sealing, too -- gave my hair this really nice sheen to it.

 

[Softerlove]

I see and hear really good things about HE LTR, so I think I`ll just go ahead and buy one more product and get that. I loved Jojoba for sealing, too -- gave my hair this really nice sheen to it.

Yea, I wasnt sold until I used it to detangle...now I'm sold. I wanted to order darcy lemongrass but shipping is a monster.

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[theneolution]

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Yea, I wasnt sold until I used it to detangle...now I'm sold. I wanted to order darcy lemongrass but shipping is a monster.

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Yeah -- when I face high shipping costs I feel obligated to buy more stuff to feel less bad. But then I feel worse because I have a ton of products I need to get rid of. Lol.

I haven`t heard of darcy lemongrass. I`m curious now, too.

 

[Britt]

Re: Relaxed Hair THREAD!!

This is not -cone free:
Water (Aqua) , Cetyl Alcohol , Quaternium-18 , Steramidopropyl Dimethylamine , Stearyl Alcohol , Hydroxyethylcellulose , Dimethicone , Fragrance (Parfum) , Glyceryl Stearate , Citric Acid , Quaternium-80 , Propylene Glycol , DMDM Hydantoin , Glycerin , PVP , Disodium PEG-12 Dimethicone Sulfosuccinate , Steareth-21 , Disodium EDTA , Butylphenyl Methylpropional , Limonene , Oleamine Oxide , Amyl Cinnamal , Linalool , Geraniol , Hexyl Cinnamal , Polysorbate 20 , Cocodimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein , Hydrolyzed Keratin , Tocopheryl Acetate , Panthenol , Oenothera Biennis Root Extract (Evening Primrose) , Nasturtium Officinale Flower , Leaf Extract , Medicago Sativa Extract (Alfalfa) , Macrocystis Pyrifera Extract , Ascorbic Acid , Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract , Actinida Chinensis Fruit Extract (Kiwi) , Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Fruit Extract (Sweet Almond) , Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract (Raspberry) , Taraxacum Officinale Rhizome , Root Extract , Urtica Dioica Extract (Nettle) , Citrus Aurantuim Dulcis Peel Extract (Orange) , Citrus Medica Limonium Peel Extract (Lemon) , Rosa Canina Fruit Extract , Niacinamide , Biotin

I'm going to try this sincd the -cones are not within the 1st 5 ingred.

Myjourney2009... I don't know which bottle you are reading from, but I've gone through several of the Tresseme Naturals conditioners, and they have all been cone free. I just checked my bottle in the bathroom and didn't see any cones written on the bottle, and the front says 'silicone free'.

 

[hothair]

Re: Relaxed Hair THREAD!!

Happy to be on the relaxed side. Been natural for almost 3+ years. Relaxed 4 days ago with Phyto 1 and got a nice silky result.

I'm going to be doing a hard aphogee treatment this week.

Relaxed reggie:
Wash and DC (alternate moisture and protein) once a week and rollerset.
Moisturise everyday with Giovanni Direct and seal with EVOO/vatika.
Relax with Phyto 1 every 3-4 months BKT every 3-4 months.

Products:
Aphogee two minute/ Tea spray/ two step treatment
Aveda Intensive treatment/ Moisture recovery/ colour conserve conditioners
Global moisture shampoo
ORS Aloe Shampoo

Megatek mix on scalp when i remember

Loving my hair right now!

 

[Myjourney2009]

Re: Relaxed Hair THREAD!!

@Myjourney2009... I don't know which bottle you are reading from, but I've gone through several of the Tresseme Naturals conditioners, and they have all been cone free. I just checked my bottle in the bathroom and didn't see any cones written on the bottle, and the front says 'silicone free'.

Brittster

these were from ingredients I took off line.

I went into riteaide today and saw there werent any cones listed either so the ingredients I put up must be from an old list.

 

[AlliCat]

Re: Relaxed Hair THREAD!!

Happy to be on the relaxed side. Been natural for almost 3+ years. Relaxed 4 days ago with Phyto 1 and got a nice silky result.

I'm going to be doing a hard aphogee treatment this week.

Relaxed reggie:
Wash and DC (alternate moisture and protein) once a week and rollerset.
Moisturise everyday with Giovanni Direct and seal with EVOO/vatika.
Relax with Phyto 1 every 3-4 months BKT every 3-4 months.

Products:
Aphogee two minute/ Tea spray/ two step treatment
Aveda Intensive treatment/ Moisture recovery/ colour conserve conditioners
Global moisture shampoo
ORS Aloe Shampoo

Megatek mix on scalp when i remember

Loving my hair right now!

hothair congrats on making such a big decision welcome!! your relaxed hair regimen sounds good. What's in your MT mix?

 

[hothair]

Re: Relaxed Hair THREAD!!

HELP! Any recommendations for a good drugstore brand hair color? I know, I know.. I had highlights thAt have turned orange and brassy. With my work, I can't let this stand and can't afford to have them professionally done like I usually do (unexpected car issues + other expenses). I know it's not ideal. I would really appreciate any feedback.


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blessedandlucky Hi look for semi permanent from loreal that have ash in their description that should remove/ reduce the brassiness.

 

[yora88]

Re: Relaxed Hair THREAD!!

I'm currently cowashing my hair everyday using Herbal Essence Long Term Relationship, sometimes I cowash twice a day. After removing the excess water from my hair I've been applying Aphogee Two Minute Keratin Reconstructor and letting it air dry. My hair has been thriving! I'm attempting my first stretch this go round, currently 6 weeks post trying to make it to 12.

 

[hothair]

Re: Relaxed Hair THREAD!!

@hothair congrats on making such a big decision welcome!! your relaxed hair regimen sounds good. What's in your MT mix?

Thanks Alli, I've been texlaxed, BKT-ed etc but not relaxed straight for almost 10 years, my hair feels great

MT mix is just MT, rosewater and EVOO had it lying around for months but just going to try and use it up.

 

[sunnieb]

Re: Relaxed Hair THREAD!!

theneolution & Softerlove

I used to love braidouts! But they take too much upkeep for my taste. I accidentally found and alternative. I cowash/wash my hair and apply leave-ins and scarf for a normal air dry. Instead of airdrying for a few hours, I only wait 30 minutes.

I keep my scarf on and do two "pig-tail" braids and dab oil on the ends. I also roll the ends with whatever roller is in my reach and go to bed.

The result is not as deeply wavy as a normal braidout, but pretty nonetheless. I posted a pic on here somewhere when I did this. Let me find it and I'll post it here.

 

[Curlybeauty]

Re: Relaxed Hair THREAD!!

I can't wait for my mom to cut this weave out

I am so excited to get my hair relaxed in a bout 2 weeks!!!!!

I did many roller sets and no heat styles this year. Only flat ironed my whole head 1x

I used to flat iron my hair weekly.

I can't wait to see growth and have my hair back. I miss it

 

[theneolution]

Re: Relaxed Hair THREAD!!

theneolution & Softerlove

I used to love braidouts! But they take too much upkeep for my taste. I accidentally found and alternative. I cowash/wash my hair and apply leave-ins and scarf for a normal air dry. Instead of airdrying for a few hours, I only wait 30 minutes.

I keep my scarf on and do two "pig-tail" braids and dab oil on the ends. I also roll the ends with whatever roller is in my reach and go to bed.

The result is not as deeply wavy as a normal braidout, but pretty nonetheless. I posted a pic on here somewhere when I did this. Let me find it and I'll post it here.

Oh! Please do -- I would absolutely love to see that. I wanted to love my braid out but the upkeep, like you said, takes too much.

 

[sunnieb]

Here are the pigtail braidout pics...

This look is also cute with a half up/ half down style.

ETA: looking at these pics again, my ends are frizzy as heck! Needed a trim too! I did not roll up my ends like I've learned to do now. I'll do it again this week and post a pic.

I'll leave these pics posted to show you what NOT to do! Lol!

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[Nix08]

Re: Relaxed Hair THREAD!!

Relaxer Day

 

[outspokenwallflower]

Re: Relaxed Hair THREAD!!

On a side note for you no-lye box kit users: does anyone actually save the other half for the next application?? I always use the entire thing per relaxer. I neber bother to measure it and save the rest for 3 months. Is that bad :S

I would like to know this too...

 

[NeicyNee]

Re: Relaxed Hair THREAD!!

Hi ladies, relazed head here!
I'm kind of new to the site and I usually just lurk around so sorry if this question is simple. I'm about to be 21 and JUST started caring about my hair. I read on this site that a lot of you "stretch" your relaxers for weeks and even months at a time. I don't know my hair type but it is reallyyyyy thick and unmanageable in its natural state. My question is how do you all stretch for so long when the NG starts growing in. Sometimes I can't even pass a comb through my hair without breakage. Plz help.

 

[NaijaTroll]

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Hi ladies, relazed head here!
I'm kind of new to the site and I usually just lurk around so sorry if this question is simple. I'm about to be 21 and JUST started caring about my hair. I read on this site that a lot of you "stretch" your relaxers for weeks and even months at a time. I don't know my hair type but it is reallyyyyy thick and unmanageable in its natural state. My question is how do you all stretch for so long when the NG starts growing in. Sometimes I can't even pass a comb through my hair without breakage. Plz help.

DC(deep condition) more often. Make sure your DC is moisturizing. get a rollerset. I usually rollerset all the way til I relax again..I usually stretch for 16 weeks.

Now Im stretching it under weaves

 

[NeicyNee]

Re: Relaxed Hair THREAD!!

Now Im stretching it under weaves

That is what I am currently wearing. My hair is too short to set with anything other than straws, which take forever. I will probably have to wear a weave until I get some length. Thank you, that makes sense to not be combing the hair while it is so thick.

 

[Nix08]

Re: Relaxed Hair THREAD!!

Just relaxed at 12 weeks post How nice a fresh relaxer is I'll have to assess my scalp tomorrow as I tried it without basing with vaseline (I find it slows down the process) I like it bone straight

 

[AlliCat]

Re: Relaxed Hair THREAD!!

Here are the pigtail braidout pics...

This look is also cute with a half up/ half down style.

ETA: looking at these pics again, my ends are frizzy as heck! Needed a trim too! I did not roll up my ends like I've learned to do now. I'll do it again this week and post a pic.

I'll leave these pics posted to show you what NOT to do! Lol!

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Cute waves!!

 

[NewHairWOWeave]

Re: Relaxed Hair THREAD!!

So Ladies i took on the task of washing my hair. I decided to was my har yesterday because it looked like crap, it was sooooo hot and I had to put in a rinse. I used my VO5
Clarifying Shampoo and did a DC with IC Olive Oil Anti -breakage for 20min. Then I applyed the rinse with one of thoes color brushes. I let that sit fo abotu 30 min. Then I rinsed it out with my Suave Moisture Conditioner. I did a last DC with Herbal Essence Conditioner for Color Treated Hair. And I let it air dry. I straghtened it with the blow dryer in the morning because it was still damp and i had shrinkage.

But my hair is feeling soooo soft and clean. and it smells fantastic!!!!

 

[~NanCeBoTwin~]

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I relaxed after 21 weeks 4/30/11. I never did a length check, so I'm DCing on dry hair now prior to cowashing then I'll blowdry and flat iron for my length check.

 

[KhandiB]

Re: Relaxed Hair THREAD!!

I cant remember a time when I had any left over.
My mom does, and she just throws it away

I would like to know this too...

On a side note for you no-lye box kit users: does anyone actually save the other half for the next application?? I always use the entire thing per relaxer. I neber bother to measure it and save the rest for 3 months. Is that bad :S

 

[outspokenwallflower]

Re: Relaxed Hair THREAD!!

I cant remember a time when I had any left over.
My mom does, and she just throws it away

Oh no, that's a no no! What I meant (and I believe Allicat meant as well) is if anyone measures and scoops out half of the relaxer creme BEFORE it's been mixed with activator (and also measure half of the activator as well). So its like the half you saved hasnt been mixed, you just used half of the container and half of the activator and will use the other half of each for another time. You're definitely NOT supposed to save whatever left over relaxer you have AFTER it's been mixed with the activator.

 

[KhandiB]

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ahhhhhhhh, okay, lol

Oh no, that's a no no! What I meant (and I believe Allicat meant as well) is if anyone measures and scoops out half of the relaxer creme BEFORE it's been mixed with activator (and also measure half of the activator as well). So its like the half you saved hasnt been mixed, you just used half of the container and half of the activator and will use the other half of each for another time. You're definitely NOT supposed to save whatever left over relaxer you have AFTER it's been mixed with the activator.