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SincerelyBeautiful said:
^^^^I absolutely love ORS no lye. I have been using this for like two and a half years now and I wouldn't change it for nothing.
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i agree... I keep on in my stash in case I have a weak moment during a stretch.......

I confess..... I'm lazy...:yawn: I don't wanna co-wash then wash every week....

I just decided to start washing w/ my long DC sessions twice a month....

I cant do it...:nono: I will after my next relaxer try it for a month..... I
'm in a stretch now, so my hair stay ready for battle...
 
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lamaria211 said:
Anybody use serum daily or more than just to flat iron or blow dry? If so what are some good ones? Tia
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Hello lady! I use the GVP (Sally's brand) chi silk infusion to seal sometimes. It keeps my hair moist for days. I also use it to seal in my leave ins when rollersetting. Minimizes breakage when I do this.
 
So I relaxed my hair today and I'm not very happy with my results. I used motions in super, did the half and half method. Application took 10 mins smoothed for 10 min aannnddd I used the whole container!! I can barley tell a difference. True it feels better but I'm very texlaxed. That's just not the look I wanted but I guess ill have to deal. My last 4 relaxers have came out like this and I thought it was me but I guess not. I did everything right. Good to know I've got strong hair though -__-
 
freckledface - I have NEVER had a motions relaxer take,I used to use the Super Strength too, I tried for years. Maybe you can try Silk Elements, it gave me life :lol:

freckledface said:
So I relaxed my hair today and I'm not very happy with my results. I used motions in super, did the half and half method. Application took 10 mins smoothed for 10 min aannnddd I used the whole container!! I can barley tell a difference. True it feels better but I'm very texlaxed. That's just not the look I wanted but I guess ill have to deal. My last 4 relaxers have came out like this and I thought it was me but I guess not. I did everything right. Good to know I've got strong hair though -__-
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So I've been relaxing as needed. So far so good. Basically if I feel some kink that may lead to breakage in an area...I only relax that area. I still use an applicator bottle and olive oil so it's diluted quite a bit and there's really no overlap. Like my breakage in the past really was due to breakage at the demarcation line, especially in my crown area. I think I've found how to combat it.
 
I'm going to be 20 weeks post this week and plan to relax on Friday. I'm sure I need a trim so I'm going to get that handled as well. I will be taking pics of my relaxed hair and may post my last pic as well to see If I have any progress with growth. You ladies have helped a lot and this has helped me tame my ridiculous new growth so I wanna say THANK YOU!!!!!

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SincerelyBeautiful said:
I'm going to be 20 weeks post this week and plan to relax on Friday. I'm sure I need a trim so I'm going to get that handled as well. I will be taking pics of my relaxed hair and may post my last pic as well to see If I have any progress with growth. You ladies have helped a lot and this has helped me tame my ridiculous new growth so I wanna say THANK YOU!!!!!

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Wow we coulda been buddies! I would have been 20 weeks post on friday as well but relaxed last Friday at 19 weeks because I couldn't take it anymore lol.
 
growbaby said:
Wow we coulda been buddies! I would have been 20 weeks post on friday as well but relaxed last Friday at 19 weeks because I couldn't take it anymore lol.
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Lol I'm so ready to relax!!! This is my first time stretching this far and I think I did pretty well but now I'm ready to get my straight hair back lol.

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Lymegreen said:
I cancelled my touch-up appointment for Wednesday. I can't do it. At 9 weeks post I'm just not ready yet!
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Good for you, Lymegreen! The longer you can successfully stretch the less exposure your hair has to relaxer chemicals and the less opportunity for overlap. Good luck.
 
Cattypus1 said:
Good for you, Lymegreen! The longer you can successfully stretch the less exposure your hair has to relaxer chemicals and the less opportunity for overlap. Good luck.
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Thanks! Every once in a while I fall back into my old way of thinking that the only thing that can 'fix' my hair is a relaxer. But, the problem that I'm having is simply not knowing what style to wear - or - how to style my 9 weeks post hair for an 'official' event.

I am really growing in my hair journey as a 'relaxed head'.

My hair is still giving me predictable and managable results so my relaxer is still serving it's purpose for me. I just need to learn how to style it in it's current state.

Well between now and then I'm going to play around with some styles and if nothing works I'll just wear a wig. :lol:
 
sckri23 said:
I made a regimen for winter. Do I need to add anything or take something out.

Winter regimen

Cowash every wenesday

Shampoo every saturday

Oil scalp every monday and thursday

Moisturize problem ng with olive creme hairdress before daily oils

Spray hair every morning with soft and shiny

Spray hair every night with s-curl and seal with ab herbal oil

Deep condition after every wash

Blow dry no flatiron or flatiron every 2 weeks after wash

Stretch hair for length checks

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sckri23
Just keep a watch on your hair to ensure it is not experiencing dryness from using glycerin in cooler temps.
 
It seems as if the excessive shedding caused by Mizani BB relaxer really did a number on my hair. The shedding finally stopped but my edges are very very thin now. I have been putting emu oil and JBCO on the areas. My question is when I relax should I skip those areas?
 
freckledface – No Problem!! At the beginning of my journey I was using Super Strength Motions Relaxers, I tried a lot of different ones, and figured my hair likes lye relaxers, Silk Elements is the best for me and it’s inexpensive and readily available. I also figured out that I don’t even need super strength.

freckledface said:
KhandiB ok next time ill try that one. I thought my hair was the hulk or something lol thank you.
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Do any of you ladies do the baggy method? If so, what do you use and how long do you baggy?? I just tried a whole head baggy last nite. I moisturized with HE Touchably Smooth Leave in and sealed with EVCO and baggied overnite. Woke up this morning and took it off and MAN!!! What have I been missing lol. My hair was nice and moisturized especially my ends. My only concern is, if it is safe to baggy in the winter. Welp off to lurk at some baggying threads!!! :)

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I've been debating getting a sew-in (with perimeter out) or braids. The thing is I just a got a relaxer the about a 1 1/2 weeks ago. I was wonder if I should wait until I have a certain amount of new growth before I put that sort of tension on my hair (not that it would be tight). Or does it really not matter?
 
KhandiB yea this hhj is a lot. As soon as I'm ready to think to myself I've got this, I learn something new! I really don't even know why I used motions when I don't use the rest of their products. Creature of habit I guess. I'll try silk elements next time and take it down to regular. I'm also thinking I need to do a corrective relaxr. But the jury is still out on that.
 
freckledface - stay on this forum and you will always learn something new!

I've been here since '09 and I learn about new products and techniques.

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