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quirkydimples said:
We're on the same schedule. I'm planning to go until mid January if I can make it. My longest stretch was 16 weeks, but I think I can make it using several tips I learned here.

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Nice, we can help each other. 15&1/2 weeks was my longest stretch. I'm thinking about reaching for January, the19th would be 26 weeks...my second and longest stretch ever. I have learned so much from these beautiful heads. I think I can, I think I can...
 
sunnieb Have you tried Rusk Cream Detangler? I came across it in Ross...it actually works great on wet/damp hair, a nice surprise. I think its been discontinued from the main line so I went back and bought a few more lol.
 
yoleee said:
My new growth needs a miracle ladies. I am only 7.5 weeks post , but I under processed last time. I am trying to stretch it out but the things that usually make my hair sing are not working. My hair is a tangled mess. Normally Nexxuss Humectress Dc is what I use after my 6th week. My hair is laughing at that. Today I used ORS hair repair Nourishing conditioner..... no go. Maybe I should just go ahead and relax...:sad:
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shortdub78 said:
please go and relax. you have reached the normal recommended time, plus you have a lot of underprocessed hair happening too.
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yoleee, what you will find is a good showing of ladies that may suggest keep stretching whereas other say go relax! Breakage, tangles and unruly hair is not the business. All of those usually result when I stretch or have under processed hair. Your 7.5 weeks is really equivalent to about....pick a number...let's just say 15 or 16 weeks post? Therefore, I'm with shortdub78 on the suggestion of relax. When I was under processed, I touched up at 6 weeks post and didn't have any issues with over processing.
 
sunnieb said:
Raspberry - I've never tried that one. I still use Rusk Smoother as a leave-in after washing. Love that stuff! :yep:
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Yep... Rusk Smoother is still one of my staples. On e a week I'll mix some in m hands with a pomade and set my hair in a few big twists overnight and the silky waves I get are the business.
 
I ran out of my Alter Ego Garlic conditioner. Since I have Wen seasonal cleansers and 613 on auto delivery, I figured I'd save money on my deep conditioners. I plan to keep using a mix of Greek yogurt, egg, and EVOO for protein. I bought a creme of nature conditioner today and plan to add grapeseed oil to that for a deep moisturizing conditioner. What do you think? Does that sound decent, coupled with cowashing 2-3 times a week?

I also bought a big container of Cantu Shea Butter for twist outs and general M/Sing.
 

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yoleee said:
My new growth needs a miracle ladies. I am only 7.5 weeks post , but I under processed last time. I am trying to stretch it out but the things that usually make my hair sing are not working. My hair is a tangled mess. Normally Nexxuss Humectress Dc is what I use after my 6th week. My hair is laughing at that. Today I used ORS hair repair Nourishing conditioner..... no go. Maybe I should just go ahead and relax...:sad:
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I'm in the same boat relaxer barley loosened my curl. The back is the worst and I do feel a lil breakage. I'm only 3 weeks post but I'm going to try and go only 8 weeks. It's already a jungle up there. Good luck with whatever you choose to do and keep us updated
 
divachyk said:
Only 10 but that's plenty for me KiWiStyle. I seriously don't have the patience to fool with thick roots and combative hair. When manipulating my hair becomes a cat fight, then it's not worth continuing. I make that appt asap.
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I'm starting to learn this too. I just relaxed after only a 12 week stretch, this my be my norm.
 
divachyk I know how you feel. At 11 weeks my hair and I were over here brawling. I was over it. I was ready again at 5 weeks. My hair is growing too fast for me to try to stretch 16/17 weeks ever again. I'm still on my 8-10 week thing depending on how crazy my roots are acting. The only reason I waited until 11 weeks was b/c I had that sew in. I'm so enjoying my freshly texlaxed hair.
 
soldier4hair said:
What is a texlax? Is it the texturizer? What do you all think about the texturizer?
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I think texlax is when you dont relax your hair bone straight and your hair still has some of its curl pattern. I'm not too sure if it means when you stretch your relaxers though. Maybe some of the other ladies can correct me.

Personally, I luv texlaxing. I feel like its the best of both worlds; natural and relaxed. I was using Mizani butter blends but I am switching to Soft and Beautiful, Texture Softner.
 
yoleee said:
My new growth needs a miracle ladies. I am only 7.5 weeks post , but I under processed last time. I am trying to stretch it out but the things that usually make my hair sing are not working. My hair is a tangled mess. Normally Nexxuss Humectress Dc is what I use after my 6th week. My hair is laughing at that. Today I used ORS hair repair Nourishing conditioner..... no go. Maybe I should just go ahead and relax...:sad:
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When you relax again do you plan on correcting the under processed parts?
 
I did a twist out on my hair using Cantu Shea Butter Leave In and Coconut oil. I love it. :yep: I'm about a little over a month post. Aiming for a 3 month stretch this time around... I am due for a heat pass, but I've been rocking twist outs for the past week or so.
 
mamaline said:
How many days before a relaxer can I do a protein treatment like Aphogee 2 Step?
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I usually just do it at my next wash. Some ladies do it right after the neutralizer process.

EDIT: Sorry, I thought you typed AFTER a relaxer. Lol. I do mine a week before a relaxer. ;)
 
a week before for 2 step aphogee. oh and i got a few nice tips from a YT video. she stated to not oversaturate the hair with the product. after you have sat under the dryer for 10 mins, rinse really well. use a clarifying shampoo first to make sure you remove enough of the product. after that, use a hydrating shampoo to bring moisture back to the hair. once all of that is done, use Aphogee Balancing conditioner or a conditioner of your choice.

you don't want to mess with a hard protein like the 2 step during the relaxer process or day. the majority of relaxed heads usually apply a mild protein treatment after they rinse out the relaxer, before applying the neutralizing shampoo, since the hair is at it's weakest point.
 
freckledface said:
Question.... Do yall think Bantu knot outs are rough on your ends? Which one is worse bantu or braid out?
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I love Bantu knot outs. It's my favorite PS. When I first tried it, it was an epic FAIL. But as I learned it was easier and looked wonderful. It's not rough on my ends at all. I part my hair into 4 quadrants then in each quadrant I make 2-3 sections that I moisturize and seal then knot up. The next day when I take them down my curls are soft, moisturized, and shiny!! Love love love Bantu knot outs!!!!

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mamaline said:
How many days before a relaxer can I do a protein treatment like Aphogee 2 Step?
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I do one a week before to prepare for the relaxer, I use the 2-min before neutralizing and then I do a protein treatment the week after to help my hair recover from the relaxer process. I always follow up with a serious moisturizing DC after a heavy protein treatment.
 
Gettin' my Wen on! I'm a Wen-virgin...I've tried cowashing with different conditioners and have been dying to try Wen. I didn't do the subscription-that really didn't light my fire but being the Pj that I am, I really needed to take the plunge. I got my package in the mail today and I'm DC-ing with the remoisturizer right now. Planning on a twist out with the texturizing balm. I'm loving the feel of the cleansing conditioner.
 
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