Relaxed Hair Thread

[Britt]

I still have a lot of "straight" relaxed hair but I wasn't never relaxed to bone straight. I blow dried and flat ironed last week and I use the lowest heat setting on my iron (300 deg) and I was pleased with the results. I don't straighten often because I love texture--I mostly twist out with flat twists. I'm not sure what you mean by "texturized" but I really want the ability to wash and go in the summer. I did a mini BC after my Texlax of about 2-3 inches up to just above APL. depending on how my ends look after my next Texlax in Dec or Jan if I can hold out might do it again.

Cattypus1 imo, texturized hair looks very close to natural hair but just slightly released some to ease up the kink. To a naked untrained eye (not a hair board member ) it would look like natural hair. Texlax imo is relaxed a bit more and easy to get straight. The hair when wet will have some wave and texture to it depending on your hair texture. Texlax hair straightens easily with a rollerset. Texturized hair behaves more like natural hair and you might have to be a little more aggressive to get it straight since it's quite close to natural hair. I hope this description helps some. Just judging from the siggy alone, bhndbrwneyes hair looks to be kinda texlaxed. Also, texlaxed hair looks different depending on your hair texture. Oh --- decent comparison, texlaxed hair looks quite similar to hair that is veryyyy heat trained. Toya's infamous hair pic of her wet hair looks like texlaxed hair. Her kink is soo loosened that it doesn't even resemble texturized hair. Same thing w/ Keyshia Knight Pulliam, that pic she had up on Curly Nikki about 2 years ago looks like hair that is texlaxed.

 

[bebezazueta]

Looking good ladies! Thanks for the update

 

[demlew]

loveafterwar - I've used henna (Nupur) a day after relaxing with zero problems.

 

[bhndbrwneyes]

@Brittster I'm actually transitioning right now and only about 4 inches of NG so the majority of my hair is relaxed. I've been lurking in all of the relaxed threads because I'm thinking about going back but I want to make sure I I know how to take care of my hair better before I do.

But I understand your explanation. Thanks.

 

[Nix08]

pre_medicalrulz OMG

 

[Evolving78]

How are you ladies detangling your relaxed hair? I am really struggling with detangling my hair. I think it may be due to the teeth of my comb being too wide. Is it okay to detangle with a medium tooth comb?

i don't detangle on dripping wet hair or hair with a lot of conditioner anymore. after i rinse out my dc, i tee shirt dry my hair for about 15-30 mins. i finger detangle my hair first. once my hair is about 80%-90% dry, i apply my leave-ins and i use my wide toothed comb to remove the shed hairs. i air dry my hair or will bun it.

 

[Evolving78]

i tried a high bun style today. it came out nice, but it was more manipulation that i like.

 

[danysedai]

My bun today. I used one of those comb thingies that you insert in the hair then pull the attached hair band around on the other side of the comb.
I realize that I need a cute wide silk or satin band or scarf to go around my head to protect my edges now that we are heading into an early winter here in Alberta, Canada (-8 C this morning). I had a wool coat and my scarf but I felt my nape rubbing on the fabric. I also want to buy some satin bonnets to sew around the opening of my wool tuques (hats) and push them inside.

 

[bhndbrwneyes]

danysedai cute bun. I'm thinking about buying one of those bun helpers.

Would you or anyone else explain why everyone is worried about their hair in the winter? I understand not wanting to wear their hair wet outside in the winter but what is the fear over dry hair in the winter? Is colder air harsher on the hair then the humidity and heat in the summer?

 

[ESmackum]

@danysedai cute bun. I'm thinking about buying one of those bun helpers.

Would you or anyone else explain why everyone is worried about their hair in the winter? I understand not wanting to wear their hair wet outside in the winter but what is the fear over dry hair in the winter? Is colder air harsher on the hair then the humidity and heat in the summer?

For me there are a lot of winter issues. I live near DC where the winters aren't super crazy (well sometimes they are) but it does get cold and windy. My issues include:
low humidity outdoors - the air gets really dry and sucks the moisture right out my hair.

low humidity indoors - everyone is pumping the heat, which tends to dry out the air... and my hair.

scarves, coats and hats - the ones with wool are MURDER on your hair.

air drying in the cold - I get an itchy throat when my hair is wet and it's cold.

So upping moisture and keeping that wool away from my head are my two main tasks this winter.

 

[danysedai]

danysedai cute bun. I'm thinking about buying one of those bun helpers.

Would you or anyone else explain why everyone is worried about their hair in the winter? I understand not wanting to wear their hair wet outside in the winter but what is the fear over dry hair in the winter? Is colder air harsher on the hair then the humidity and heat in the summer?

Thanks bhndbrwneyes, I find this is much easier for me than doing the sock bun, it's looser and better on my crown.

I live in Edmonton, Canada, and our winters can -30 C (that's -22 F), some days even lower than that, usually temps stay between -20 C and -30 til February, and it's a dry cold that sucks all moisture out the hair. Add to that wool hats and scarves rubbing against your hair, mainly the edges and the nape and you have a recipe for disaster if you don't look out. That's why I want a human hair half wig which I haven't been able to find. If not, I will still do the satin or silk lining into my winter hats and wear a silk scarf around my neck under the coat. I also up my moisture regimen and use my heaviest conditioners and oils. Oh and use my humidifier.
It gets COLD here in Canada

If you do a search here for winter regimens you will find lots of tips.

 

[karenjoe]

2 low plaits

 

[bhndbrwneyes]

Another question for you relaxed ladies (please don't hate me I just miss being a part of your team!)

Following your hair care regimen, after having a very intense work out or dance session at the club, do you still get the sweaty poof where you hair looks like it reverted all the way down to the ends? Or does your regimen prevent this or control it better than it used to? Do you only work out on your wash days? How do you protect your edges during workouts? (I heard thick cloth bands help absorb moisture to keep your roots straight)

 

[cherrynicole]

Another question for you relaxed ladies (please don't hate me I just miss being a part of your team!)

Following your hair care regimen, after having a very intense work out or dance session at the club, do you still get the sweaty poof where you hair looks like it reverted all the way down to the ends? Or does your regimen prevent this or control it better than it used to? Do you only work out on your wash days? How do you protect your edges during workouts? (I heard thick cloth bands help absorb moisture to keep your roots straight)

I dont sweat that much. The only time I have this prob is when I sweat in my sleep. A satin scarf helps when I can manage to keep it on...

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[Brwnbeauti]

How are you ladies detangling your relaxed hair? I am really struggling with detangling my hair. I think it may be due to the teeth of my comb being too wide. Is it okay to detangle with a medium tooth comb?

I use my fingers unless I'm doing a wet wrap.

 

[Brwnbeauti]

Another question for you relaxed ladies (please don't hate me I just miss being a part of your team!)

Following your hair care regimen, after having a very intense work out or dance session at the club, do you still get the sweaty poof where you hair looks like it reverted all the way down to the ends? Or does your regimen prevent this or control it better than it used to? Do you only work out on your wash days? How do you protect your edges during workouts? (I heard thick cloth bands help absorb moisture to keep your roots straight)

I put a satin scarf around my head, only tying my edges down. I let my edges dry before I take it off. During a good week I get 3+ days in. Since I don't put much on my scalp my hair doesn't smell, I wash on Sundays or Saturdays and Wednesday.

 

[quirkydimples]

Another question for you relaxed ladies (please don't hate me I just miss being a part of your team!)

Following your hair care regimen, after having a very intense work out or dance session at the club, do you still get the sweaty poof where you hair looks like it reverted all the way down to the ends? Or does your regimen prevent this or control it better than it used to? Do you only work out on your wash days? How do you protect your edges during workouts? (I heard thick cloth bands help absorb moisture to keep your roots straight)

I don't let my hair inform my workout routine at all. That said, I bun 98% of the time so it doesn't matter. I guess if I wore my hair down more, then it would. Even when I wear it down though, it's usually a twist out, so it still doesn't matter. Also, I sweat a lot in my head so cowashing after a workout is non-negotiable.

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[bebezazueta]

Another question for you relaxed ladies (please don't hate me I just miss being a part of your team!)

Following your hair care regimen, after having a very intense work out or dance session at the club, do you still get the sweaty poof where you hair looks like it reverted all the way down to the ends? Or does your regimen prevent this or control it better than it used to? Do you only work out on your wash days? How do you protect your edges during workouts? (I heard thick cloth bands help absorb moisture to keep your roots straight)

I work out 6 days a week & some days twice a day. I cowash the sweat/dirt out everyday. I don't just bun either. I do braid outs but mostly large Bantu knot outs with 2 no more than 4 knots. During workouts I bun or clip it up or French braid it back. When I get past 8 weeks post, I tie just my edges with a cute matching scarf so they stay smooth while I sweat.

My hair airdries with no product pretty well so I don't understand the MISCONCEPTION that relaxed ladies don't work out or wash their hair. CRAZY!

 

[sunnieb]

bebezazueta - Is that you in your avi???? Your weight loss is on FIYA!! Get it girl!

bhndbrwneyes - I also tie my hair back with a silk scarf if I'm working out before work. Otherwise, I just sweat it up and cowash it out. I cowash every other day so the sweat never sits in my hair for long.

 

[bebezazueta]

bebezazueta - Is that you in your avi???? Your weight loss is on FIYA!! Get it girl!

bhndbrwneyes - I also tie my hair back with a silk scarf if I'm working out before work. Otherwise, I just sweat it up and cowash it out. I cowash every other day so the sweat never sits in my hair for long.

LOL! Yes ma'am thanks!

 

[Raspberry]

I've been depressed with my hair lately but I'm getting over it .

A couple months ago I stopped sleeping on a satin pillow case because I was having really bad breakouts and the pillowcase was making it worse because of the way it retains oils. I was also stressed out, which contributed to the breakouts. I started sleeping on a cotton pillowcase again and using a satin headscarf. However, I can never tie my hair up right to keep the thing on my head and I'm paranoid about tying it to tight and suffocating my edges. I would wake up daily with my headscarf somewhere in the sheets and the back of my hair feeling dry. I recently noticed that a part of the back right quadrant of my hair is noticeably broken off in the area that usually rubs against the pillow (I'm a back/side sleeper). Ugh, I'm so mad it took me so long to notice, that part of my head has higher porosity and needs more TLC than the rest of my hair in general. My hair is somewhat thick and it was easy to bypass it until the breakage was blatant.

I'm sleeping on satin pillowcases again.. Good news is that my stress levels are way down, I'm eating better, and my skin has cleared up. I definitely want to incorporate bunning into my weekly routine for a while, just gotta find the best method to get my edges to lay down further into a stretch without too much brushing or manipulation.

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@bebezazueta, whenever I see your avi in a thread I have to stop and look at it for a sec, the weight loss is amazing! And I can't believe the short timeframe. How has this changed your life? Maybe I should ask this in the Health forum lol..

 

[bebezazueta]

Raspberry I'm glad you found what was going on with your breakage and fixed it. Cheer up lady! You'll comeback strong.

Thanks so much. I really feel like a new woman. Had to buy an entire new wardrobe so no turning back. One day I'll tell my story. I believe that we can do ANYTHING!

 

[mschristine]

I love how easy my hair is after a relaxer.

 

[siick]

I love how easy my hair is after a relaxer.

cosign . I go so long in between touch ups that I am surprise at the lack of stress in the morning that a fresh relaxer allows just finished an 18 wk stretch and whoooo ... even applying my leave in became a chore with that much NG so I am really enjoying this.

 

[mschristine]

cosign . I go so long in between touch ups that I am surprise at the lack of stress in the morning that a fresh relaxer allows just finished an 18 wk stretch and whoooo ... even applying my leave in became a chore with that much NG so I am really enjoying this.

I know exactly what you mean. I went 13 weeks and my new growth was out of control. I toyed with the idea of transitioning but I'm too lazy for all that. Stretching this time for 18-20 weeks so I'm enjoying this easy few weeks

 

[Carmelella]

I've been depressed with my hair lately but I'm getting over it .

A couple months ago I stopped sleeping on a satin pillow case because I was having really bad breakouts and the pillowcase was making it worse because of the way it retains oils. I was also stressed out, which contributed to the breakouts. I started sleeping on a cotton pillowcase again and using a satin headscarf. However, I can never tie my hair up right to keep the thing on my head and I'm paranoid about tying it to tight and suffocating my edges. I would wake up daily with my headscarf somewhere in the sheets and the back of my hair feeling dry. I recently noticed that a part of the back right quadrant of my hair is noticeably broken off in the area that usually rubs against the pillow (I'm a back/side sleeper). Ugh, I'm so mad it took me so long to notice, that part of my head has higher porosity and needs more TLC than the rest of my hair in general. My hair is somewhat thick and it was easy to bypass it until the breakage was blatant.

I'm sleeping on satin pillowcases again.. Good news is that my stress levels are way down, I'm eating better, and my skin has cleared up. I definitely want to incorporate bunning into my weekly routine for a while, just gotta find the best method to get my edges to lay down further into a stretch without too much brushing or manipulation.

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@bebezazueta, whenever I see your avi in a thread I have to stop and look at it for a sec, the weight loss is amazing! And I can't believe the short timeframe. How has this changed your life? Maybe I should ask this in the Health forum lol..

Wear a regular silk scarf and then put a regular stretchy headband on top ( either those cotton wide ones or the thin nylon-ish ones.). I did that and my disappearing scarf issue came to an end. Neither of the headbands were tight and u can even pull the headband and scarf to be more on ur forehead than on ur edges if ur paranoid that it will decrease blood flow.

GL

 

[lamaria211]

Moisturizer using its a 10 leave in cream and sealed with coconut oil. My new growth is starting to get difficult to manage I hope tomorrows DC softens it up a bit

 

[Britt]

My hair after a 7 month stretch and trim

I look forward to my wash, deep condition and roller set this wknd.

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[growbaby]

My hair after a 7 month stretch and trim

I look forward to my wash, deep condition and roller set this wknd.

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beautiful

 

[mochalocks]

Anyone ever did a garlic conditioning after a wash?

Just did one for the first time earlier at the salon.