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

[sunnieb]

@divachyk say what?! Girrrrrrrl

 

[divachyk]

I composed a very thought out reply, I think. It didn't convey the passion I truly have for that statement because I try to be respectful of all views but it got the point across. I'm certain there will be a comeback to my reply and eventually I will just stop replying to let the convo die. It seems some within that discussion feel we - relaxed ladies - are the ones with the beef.
@flyygirlll2 @sunnieb

 

[11228]

This seems to be the most active thread we have going right now so sorry to hijack but I'm gonna put this question here - how would you respond if someone (a former stylist...not my former stylist, but a former hairstylist in general) said you're delusional to think relaxed hair is healthy hair?

I had that happen on a relaxed vs natural blog post I did yesterday over on my blog. The basis of her statement is that protein bonds are broken and strands are altered.

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@Lilmama1011 you're in cosmetology school right now, so what's your thoughts - do you agree relaxed hair isn't healthy?

I'll whip out my super healthy relaxed back and forth!

 

[flyygirlll2]

@divachyk I think the response you provided was great. I saw the comment that proved exactly what you were talking about. Folks are going to feel the way they feel regardless. In the grand scheme of things, I'm not losing sleep over what another woman does to her hair because it's exactly that.. THEIR HAIR

 

[divachyk]

Almost 45 weeks...

 

[bklynbornNbred]

This seems to be the most active thread we have going right now so sorry to hijack but I'm gonna put this question here - how would you respond if someone (a former stylist...not my former stylist, but a former hairstylist in general) said you're delusional to think relaxed hair is healthy hair?

I had that happen on a relaxed vs natural blog post I did yesterday over on my blog. The basis of her statement is that protein bonds are broken and strands are altered.

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If she as a stylist believes that then I hope she has found another profession. There are plenty of relaxed healthy heads out here. The problem is user error. People do what they want then blame the perm (not their choices like overlapping, touch-up at the first sign of new growth or every X weeks no matter how hair has grown, abuse of heat, coloring, refusal to use deep conditioner. ...).

It's your blog though. I wouldn't even waste time with her but I'd post her info so others with relaxers know not to go to her.

 

[iLurk]

I'm 31 weeks post.

Lol if a somebody who claims to be a stylist says relaxed hair can't be healthy I assume they are a horrible stylist or an unlicensed kitchen stylist who probably effed up a couple of heads or just claiming to be one to try and sound credible.

 

[sunnieb]

10 weeks post today. Still plan to relax around 16 weeks.

 

[mshoneyfly]

I texturized on Friday at 14 weeks post. Thats about the longest I can successfully stretch. There is some visible progress thanks to leaving some texture, stepping up the protein and 100% protective styling.

Hit: Covered hair shaft with Joico K-pak before texturizing and also used the K-pak for the mid-step protein for about 8 mins.

 

[divachyk]

@sunnieb, for me, length stopped mattering when I learned other ways to rock my hair -- wigs & faux bun. I only wanted length so I wouldn't have to struggle to find ways to wear it. But now, that's a non-issue.

 

[Nayeli]

9 weeks yesterday. DC went well. Stretch going really smoothly.

 

[Rozlewis]

14 weeks post and it is thick but I will wait another 4 weeks till the end of June to texlax.

 

[sunnieb]

11 weeks post and getting tired of newgrowth already.

 

[TayMac]

9 weeks post, trying to make it to 12.

 

[Nayeli]

Ten weeks this past weekend. Took a pic of my new growth last week. Things have gotten rough all of a sudden

 

[lavaflow99]

18 weeks 3 days. Will get to 20 weeks and reassess.

 

[Rozlewis]

15 weeks post and struggling to 18.

 

[divachyk]

I hit a struggle patch but feel like it has corrected. Stretchers, what I am learning is you can't treat the ng and relaxed hair the same. I always read that but didn't know what that meant or how to do that. I only detangle my new growth in the shower and never touch it when out of the shower. The relaxed hair can be detangled in or out the shower. This has reduced breakage tremendously. Hope it helps some of you.

 

[danysedai]

16 weeks and self relaxing on Sunday.

 

[sunnieb]

12 weeks post today and looking like I'm going to relax at 16 weeks.

 

[Beamodel]

6 months post. Uncertain what my plans are to do with my hair so in the interim, I'm still just stretching...

 

[Fotchygirl]

13 weeks post , will try to stretch to 16 weeks. Thanks for the NG treatment info @sunnieb. I've been avoiding washing my hair for fear of matting and tangles caused by the NG.

 

[missyrayne19]

12 weeks post. Stretching another 2 weeks before relaxing. I am seriously counting down the days now. These tangles/knots are no joke!

 

[fifigirl]

11 weeks post....so much new growth but its in braids at the moment so not really a bother

 

[danysedai]

Relaxed yesterday

 

[mschristine]

10 weeks post..relaxing in two weeks or maybe next week..depends on how I'm feeling

 

[iLurk]

34 weeks and relaxing next week to keep on schedule with my 2 relaxers a year plan

 

[CluelessJL]

Good grief; the last few weeks have gone quickly! Already at seven weeks.

 

[fifigirl]

will be 12 weeks tomorrow

 

[ClassyJSP]

Changed my plan haven't had a relaxer so far this year but I'll relax in Sept for my birthday.