Relaxed Hair Thread

Hyacinthe said:
I love Mizani BB since I switched to lye,I've seen a dramatic difference in my hair.

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It seems like everyone is using lye! Lye just has not been good for my hair...sigh...

I picked up my old favorite Phytorelaxer today. I have to do my hair today, but I am soooo tired. I bought all of the stuff and everything.



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I've noticed that my hair(strands) snaps very easily but my friend's hair doesn't.
I also think I am protein sensitive. Any suggestions on ways to strengthen it?
 
Do any ladies here use Super strength relaxers? My hair is extremely coarse and relaxer resistant. It takes a regular strength relaxer about 25+ mins to straightened my hair
 
ElegantElephant said:
I've noticed that my hair(strands) snaps very easily but my friend's hair doesn't.
I also think I am protein sensitive. Any suggestions on ways to strengthen it?
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Find the right protein for your hair there are many different types and strengths of protein DC's. Or you can try an egg treatment
 
Nix08 said:
Your hair is coming along VERY nicely @crlsweetie912:yep:

Welcoming msdr to the relaxed world:grin:
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Thanks so much.....I was posting from my phone and that picture is HORRIBLE!:lachen::lachen::lachen::lachen:
I cut back to above shoulder length about a year ago, so I have had some major setbacks!!!

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Solitude - my hair hates lye relaxers. Makes it dry and dull. :nono:

ElegantElephant - have you tried using a light protein? You don't have to use it often. Once every few weeks might be good. Also, how much moisture do you have in your routine? Moisture overload can weaken hair as well.

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I have been using Mizani BB regular lye, but think it might be contributing to my shedding. I'm considering trying the Linage Shea Butter Relaxer. What do you guys think? I'm 10 weeks post, but usually go 12-14 weeks. I may go longer because I think I've got this whole moisturizing my new growth thing down.

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quirkydimples said:
I have been using Mizani BB regular lye, but think it might be contributing to my shedding. I'm considering trying the Linage Shea Butter Relaxer. What do you guys think? I'm 10 weeks post, but usually go 12-14 weeks. I may go longer because I think I've got this whole moisturizing my new growth thing down.

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Hello lady, I use MIZANI BB lye relaxer too and I had to increase my protein to combat shedding. That's the only thing I did different between the last 2 relaxers and it worked. Joico k pak biweekly or monthly and ORS replenishing packs (light to medium protein) in between those times.

Are you protein sensitive? What are you doing now as far as protein?
 
bebezazueta said:
Hello lady, I use MIZANI BB lye relaxer too and I had to increase my protein to combat shedding. That's the only thing I did different between the last 2 relaxers and it worked. Joico k pak biweekly or monthly and ORS replenishing packs (light to medium protein) in between those times.

Are you protein sensitive? What are you doing now as far as protein?
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I agree I use Aphogee 2 min reconstructor each week and cleared up all shedding for me as well. But I am going to give the Linage relaxer a try the next time I do a touch up in about 12 weeks.
 
bebezazueta said:
Hello lady, I use MIZANI BB lye relaxer too and I had to increase my protein to combat shedding. That's the only thing I did different between the last 2 relaxers and it worked. Joico k pak biweekly or monthly and ORS replenishing packs (light to medium protein) in between those times.

Are you protein sensitive? What are you doing now as far as protein?
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I use AOGPB every other week. After each wash, I spray Aphogee's Keratin Green Tea Reconstructor on my hair before my leave-ins. I was thinking about doing the 2-Step maybe once a month. I don't think I'm protein sensitive, but I don't really know because I never use a really hard protein. After relaxers I was using Hairveda's Mehti (sp?), but I've run out and need something else. For now, I think I'll try your advice and grab a protein pack from Sally's. Thanks!

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quirkydimples said:
I have been using Mizani BB regular lye, but think it might be contributing to my shedding. I'm considering trying the Linage Shea Butter Relaxer. What do you guys think? I'm 10 weeks post, but usually go 12-14 weeks. I may go longer because I think I've got this whole moisturizing my new growth thing down.

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Mizani BB made my hair shed so much! Its now thinner in the front. I tried garlic supps, Plus I use Aphogee 2 min weekly. Nothing helped. This time I relaxer with Silk Elements and was under processed. I am searching for a new relaxer as well.
 
sunnieb, thanks for responding. I purchased the Aphogee 2 min reconstructor for light protein...do you think that was a good choice? As far as moisture, I use Olive Oil & Mango Butter Moisturizer twice a week. Perhaps I should moisturize more often?....
 
msdr -Welcome to the evil side of the house!! :evilbanana::evilbanana:

ElegantElephant - I moisturize daily and my hair does well with it. Try slowly upping your moisture and see how your hair responds. Do 3x/week, then 4. Be light with your moisturizer. You don't have to slosh it on. :grin:

I don't have any experience with Aphogee, I use Motions CPR bi-weekly.
 
I learned how to cornrow and learned there is 2 braiding styles. If the middle strand goes to the right your an out to in braider, if the middle strand go to the left your an in to out braider.

I know it doesnt really make sense but I have watched video after video tryin to learn cornrows and I finally found one that braids like me.

Im an out to in. I have to grab hair from the outside to pull into the V. Unlike the other videos that pulls hair from the inside out of the V.

Its probably still confusing but it helped me understand why I wasnt learning from other videos.

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growbaby said:
My new growth is starting to Matt/dread in some areas! What do I do? I'm 18 weeks post relaxer.
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I would lock myself in the bathroom with a glass of wine, grab a chair and turn on some nice music; KEM always relaxes me. I would then put a serum on damp (not wet) hair and slowly detangle. After all the tangles are gone, I would clarify in many sections, protein treat, DEEP, DEEP, DEEP CONDITION, wait several days and then RELAX YOUR HAIR GIRL!! I would never continue to stretch when my hair is matting like crazy. We have to know how to assess our hair and STOP stretching before you've done more bad than good. What is your long stretch regimen??
 
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growbaby said:
My new growth is starting to Matt/dread in some areas! What do I do? I'm 18 weeks post relaxer.
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Last December i stretched 15 weeks and my roots were trying to start freeform dreadlocks. That is not the business for me. Almost every night i'd sit down for my primetime shows, spray some aloe vera juice on my hair and finger detangle. My shed hairs kept getting caught up in the matting. .'Twas not a good time. This is why you probably won't catch me stretching past 12 for the most part.
 
growbaby said:
My new growth is starting to Matt/dread in some areas! What do I do? I'm 18 weeks post relaxer.
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Relax! Literally and mentally.

Grab your relaxer kit and get to it!

Matting roots are not the bizness with relaxed ends. :nono:

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shortdub78 said:
you should just relax! but have you tried cowashing? what detangler do you have?
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Yes I Cowash with Vo5 or main n tail 2x a week. Detangler?? Don't have one :nono:

KiWiStyle said:
I would lock myself in the bathroom with a glass of wine, grab a chair and turn on some nice music; KEM always relaxes me. I would then put a serum on damp (not wet) hair and slowly detangle. After all the tangles are gone, I would clarify in many sections, protein treat, DEEP, DEEP, DEEP CONDITION, wait several days and then RELAX YOUR HAIR GIRL!! I would never continue to stretch when my hair is matting like crazy. We have to know how to assess our hair and STOP stretching before you've done more bad than good. What is your long stretch regimen??
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Thank you so much, this is probably what I'm going to have to do. Don't really have a stretching regimen exactly except that I up my cowashes.

beloved1bx said:
Last December i stretched 15 weeks and my roots were trying to start freeform dreadlocks. That is not the business for me. Almost every night i'd sit down for my primetime shows, spray some aloe vera juice on my hair and finger detangle. My shed hairs kept getting caught up in the matting. .'Twas not a good time. This is why you probably won't catch me stretching past 12 for the most part.
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This is what I was trying to do last night. Not very fun.

sunnieb said:
Relax! Literally and mentally.

Grab your relaxer kit and get to it!

Matting roots are not the bizness with relaxed ends. :nono:

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Thank you all so much for your advice. Believe me I would LOVE to relax now but I can't. Im a college student and I am not a self relaxer (my mom does it) and i won't be seeing her until October 19th. I go to school 8hrs away from home or else I would have been went home and had her do it. My college town is very oldtimey with no black salons (only 1 salon in general, we don't even have a McDonalds ok) or else I would have already broke down and paid to get a relaxer. So basically I'm stuck with this for 3 more weeks. I will definitely be doing what KiWiStyle suggested n detangle, clarify, protein, and super deep condition (all in sections) anymore suggestions you ladies have?
 
I never understood if leave in conditioner is the equivalent to moisturizer. It appears that some people use it as such and some people have 2 separate products.

Am I only the right train of thought?
 
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