Relaxed Hair Thread

[Evolving78]

i am working on the half/half method now. i rinsed out the first half and my right side didn't really get wet. i was able to work the relaxer good and was able to get the results i wanted. i neutralized 2x, rinsed and i applied more neutralizer and just let it sit there. i am going to start on the other side now. after i rinse and neutralize, i am going to do a light protein treatment.

after that, i am going to use my shampoo and dc for 30mins. i am going to finger detangle and air dry. i might just put it in a bun because i am lazy.

 

[sunnieb]

We are relaxer twins....I relaxed today. I was only about ten weeks.

Relaxer twins.......how cute!

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[crlsweetie912]

My results....best relaxer ever......

 

[camilla]

I just self installed i am in protective most of the winter im shooting for a six month stretch fingers crossed bc my usual four month stretch is a hand full

 

[bebezazueta]

My results....best relaxer ever......

Chile that hair is blinging! Great job lady

 

[Evolving78]

buns do look more juicy with air dried hair! sunnieb and divachyk

 

[sunnieb]

shortdub78 - That's the tip I used to get those juicy buns! Works like a charm every time!

 

[divachyk]

buns do look more juicy with air dried hair! sunnieb and divachyk

Indeed shortdub78! However, my hair breaks more when air dried so I try to roller set more often than air dry.

 

[pre_medicalrulz]

Anyone only relax your hair every 10-12 weeks and still maintaining thickness?? I've been seeing a lot of ladies with long and thick hair that only stretch 12 weeks tops so I'm wondering if relaxing beyond that is necessary.

KiWiStyle

againstallodds relaxes every 12 weeks I think & she had good thickness.

 

[Katrice]

How often do you shampoo? Co-wash?

 

[sckri23]

Ok I'm washing tonight because I'm going horse back riding tomorrow.

Edit: (10:04 pm) flat ironed instead, I strayed from my regi 3 times already but I'm determined to stick to it. Might adjust some things tho.

Im mad at myself for flat ironing now. I liked seeing (and feeling) my 3 textures, now all I have is one..Straightened

Still haven't washed yet.

 

[mschristine]

My hair was so matted and tangled!! I washed and deep conditioned today and decided that I definitely need to end my stretch this week. So, Thursday night after work, it's going down

 

[Evolving78]

tee shirt drying for relaxed hair is so much better than using a towel. it seems to keep moisture in and doesn't create any tangles or frizz. it keeps the hair smooth.

 

[beloved1bx]

^^yes! I just tried this 2 weeks ago. Hair does seem less frizzy. Had all these XL tshirts lying around that i could've been using

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[lamaria211]

I use receiving blankets for drying my hair works great!

 

[JudithO]

bad news... last stylist who relaxed me over processed me... How??

So during my virgin relaxer - Ended up with textured hair + bone straight ends.
2nd relaxer = (she only touched new growth) bone straight roots + textured middle + bone straight ends...

3rd and worst relaxer experience (new stylist) = in addition to handling hair very roughly, decided to fix some of the textured part of my hair... and pulled the relaxer over my previously bone straight roots to the middle..... Well, she straightened some of the textured parts, but the previously bone straight roots are overprocessed and really breaking off...

My hair doesnt look bad at all... not too obvious to the outside eye, but the breakage is really happening especially @ the back... not sure what to do.... I may be able to keep it in check with low mani, and moisture.... but it may eventually cut it off (still staying relaxed though - enjoying the ease of styling)... One inch from BSL now.. if the breakage remains like this, I'll cut it down to APL.. and remain at APL until I trim it all away...

Im going to start self-relaxing.. stylists are just not for me.

 

[freckledface]

judy4all I'm very sorry to hear that.

 

[Cattypus1]

bad news... last stylist who relaxed me over processed me... How??

So during my virgin relaxer - Ended up with textured hair + bone straight ends.
2nd relaxer = (she only touched new growth) bone straight roots + textured middle + bone straight ends...

3rd and worst relaxer experience (new stylist) = in addition to handling hair very roughly, decided to fix some of the textured part of my hair... and pulled the relaxer over my previously bone straight roots to the middle..... Well, she straightened some of the textured parts, but the previously bone straight roots are overprocessed and really breaking off...

My hair doesnt look bad at all... not too obvious to the outside eye, but the breakage is really happening especially @ the back... not sure what to do.... I may be able to keep it in check with low mani, and moisture.... but it may eventually cut it off (still staying relaxed though - enjoying the ease of styling)... One inch from BSL now.. if the breakage remains like this, I'll cut it down to APL.. and remain at APL until I trim it all away...

Im going to start self-relaxing.. stylists are just not for me.

I'm so sorry this happened to you. I know how it feels to pay someone to jack your hair up! I haven't had my hair relaxed by a stylist in years. You might be able to baby it with regular protein and moisture treatments and low manipulation styling until you decide on when to go with the "metal" conditioner. Good luck.

 

[KiWiStyle]

KiWiStyle

againstallodds relaxes every 12 weeks I think & she had good thickness.

PRE-medicalrulz I know, she's one of my hair idols. As a matter of fact, she is the reason I posted the question. I follow her blog among many and I saw a distinct pattern and thought, it must not be absolutely necessary to stretch beyond 12 weeks for thickness. I'm seriously considering only stretching 12-14 weeks in 2013. I know she texlax but her hair hair was thick before she started texlaxing.

 

[Danniquin]

Hi ladies, I never posted in this thread before, but I have a question!
For those that finger detangle and use soft brushes...After only finger detangling for a while when you do a really good detangling session with a comb, does it seem like you lose a lot of hair?

I usually finger datangle and I don't think I get the roots well at all, and when I style my hair I use a boar bristle brush that I think only really brushes the surface.

My hair was feeling really tangled so I detangled in the shower with a wide tooth comb and really got the roots. My hair was coated in conditioner and I don't think I was being rough, but it seems like so much hair was washing down the drain! Do you think it was just weeks of shed hairs finally coming out?

 

[lamaria211]

Hi ladies, I never posted in this thread before, but I have a question!
For those that finger detangle and use soft brushes...After only finger detangling for a while when you do a really good detangling session with a comb, does it seem like you lose a lot of hair?

I usually finger datangle and I don't think I get the roots well at all, and when I style my hair I use a boar bristle brush that I think only really brushes the surface.

My hair was feeling really tangled so I detangled in the shower with a wide tooth comb and really got the roots. My hair was coated in conditioner and I don't think I was being rough, but it seems like so much hair was washing down the drain! Do you think it was just weeks of shed hairs finally coming out?

Did you examine the hairs for white bulbs at the ends?

 

[Danniquin]

Did you examine the hairs for white bulbs at the ends?

I didn't check because I was in the shower just letting it wash down, but they were all really long so I don't think it was breaks...at least I hope not!

 

[proudmommyoftwo0911]

My hair was so matted and tangled!! I washed and deep conditioned today and decided that I definitely need to end my stretch this week. So, Thursday night after work, it's going down

Try adding a pinch of salt to your conditioner next time, it will make your stretch less stressful. It literally melts away any tangles

 

[SincerelyBeautiful]

Try adding a pinch of salt to your conditioner next time, it will make your stretch less stressful. It literally melts away any tangles

Salt??? That's a new one for me. Can you please explain how you do this in detail?? TIA

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[sckri23]

Hi ladies, I never posted in this thread before, but I have a question!
For those that finger detangle and use soft brushes...After only finger detangling for a while when you do a really good detangling session with a comb, does it seem like you lose a lot of hair?

I usually finger datangle and I don't think I get the roots well at all, and when I style my hair I use a boar bristle brush that I think only really brushes the surface.

My hair was feeling really tangled so I detangled in the shower with a wide tooth comb and really got the roots. My hair was coated in conditioner and I don't think I was being rough, but it seems like so much hair was washing down the drain! Do you think it was just weeks of shed hairs finally coming out?

Maybe you just can't detangle wet hair like me. My hair needs to be damp or dry to reduce breakage.

 

[lamaria211]

Salt??? That's a new one for me. Can you please explain how you do this in detail?? TIA

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There's a whole thread in this I'll try and find it for you if I see it I'll bump it

 

[Lymegreen]

Duplicate post

 

[Lymegreen]

I got a touch up today. My stylist called my hair long.

He started to reach for the purple ones but said: "heck your hair is long, let's go withe the grey."

I'm currently sitting under the dryer with the Grey magnetic rollers

 

[lamaria211]

I got a touch up today. My stylist called my hair long.

He started to reach for the purple ones but said: "heck your hair is long, let's go withe the grey."

I'm currently sitting under the dryer with the Grey magnetic rollers

Pics when you're done please

 

[mschristine]

I think I'm going back to wrapping my hair.....I miss my easy wrap