Relaxed Heads: How many weeks post relaxer are you and when is your next touch up???

I tried the Silk Elements deep conditioner, wasn't very impressed with it. I wanted to try something different after I run out of Nexxus Humectress deep conditioner, the difference was huge.

Nexxus Humectress >>>> Silk Elements
 
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11 weeks post today. Not sure when I'll relax next. Usually do every 16 weeks but stretched for 27 weeks my last go around and liked the new thickness of my hair and 27 week stretch wasn't that bad.
 
9 weeks tomorrow. Doing an Aphoghee treatment tomorrow and getting a touchup next week Saturday at 10 weeks.
 
8 weeks post and self relaxing at 10-12 weeks. My hair doesnt like to be stretched any longer than that although I do feel like I have more of a grip on my regimen lately. Maybe I can stretch longer in the future.
 
Nayeli said:
Three weeks today. Smooth sailing. Protein DC today or tomorrow.
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You know what? I'm out of my protein dc. Went to Sally's a few times and they haven't had any Motions CPR in stock. Guess I'll do a honey treatment tonight for moisture and go out tomorrow for my CPR.
 
I am looking for a mild keratin protein. Any recommendations? Of all the strengthening proteins, my hair seem to like that kind best.

14 weeks post and going strong. New growth is so soft after co-washing. I'll touch up in May. I have to read more threads on how people use Phytospecific, my choice of relaxer.
 
Wow, really the shampoo is great @greenandchic?

Random: I tried Carol's Daughter Monoi sulfate free shampoo this weekend and really liked it. It doesn't feel like CON sulfate free or Shea Moisture sulfate free. It felt like a true shampoo but not in a stripped hair kind of way. Hard to explain but it was very effective at cleansing. Most sulfate free shampoos leave my hair feeling hydrated but not well cleansed. This did both - cleansed & hydrated.
 
divachyk said:
Wow, really the shampoo is great @greenandchic?

Random: I tried Carol's Daughter Monoi sulfate free shampoo this weekend and really liked it. It doesn't feel like CON sulfate free or Shea Moisture sulfate free. It felt like a true shampoo but not in a stripped hair kind of way. Hard to explain but it was very effective at cleansing. Most sulfate free shampoos leave my hair feeling hydrated but not well cleansed. This did both - cleansed & hydrated.
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@divachyk - The shampoo is very creamy (looks like a thick leave-in), slightly sudsy and gets my hair clean without stripping it. The scent reminds me of a fall scent Yankee Candle (pumpkin spice)! :drunk:
 
I'm 14 weeks post and my stylist is beginning to get to me. I've been trying to set up an appointment now for 2 weeks!
 
sunnieb said:
How many weeks post relaxer are you right now?

When is your next touch up?

What relaxer will you use?

Are you going to a salon or will you self-relax?
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I'm 10 post relaxer. I'm trying to stretch it out until the end of May. I self-relax with Straight from Eden relaxer strength B
 
4 weeks and a couple days post. Gonna relax in June so I've got plenty of time to decide when I wanna do it. Self-relaxed for the first time last touch up and I think (for the most part) went pretty well. So gonna do that again this touch up.
 
Thank you @divachyk and @flyygirlll2 for the tips and my mom is doing well. This wash was the worst I've ever had but I learned a very hard lesson. I lost a ton of hair and that reminded me that I have to comb my hair from root to tip at least every other day to avoid clumping and knots at my roots. Being so far overdue for my relaxer did not help.

The Cantu Detangler is a god send. It helped detangle before and after my wash and has even helped to add moisture to my hair during these past 2 weeks. My hair was so dry and the ends were breaking off during the week after my wash. I used Aphogee 2 minute Reconstructor and them applied Silk Dreams Avocado Conditioner on top but it did not help to add moisture to my hair. Plus I blow dried my hair which always dries my hair out. My hair just started feeling moisturized two days ago.

Any suggestions for a moisturizing deep conditioner with no protein that I can buy from a beauty supply store? I can't use Keracare anymore because they changed the ingredients and now I'm allergic to their conditioners which used to be a staple product of mine.
 
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