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

[sunnieb]

14 weeks post today.

This newgrowth's days are numbered.

 

[Sanity]

16 weeks post! Time is flying! 5 weeks to go! I might take down my braids earlier than expected, I need protein dc before relaxing on the 21st week... I'll know for sure by mid March.

 

[secretdiamond]

How do you guys blow dry your hair? Do you use a brush or just blow the hair with your fingers? I've never gotten how to achieve the best results with minimal damage caused by brushing during the blowing process

Never use a brush or comb attachment.
I detangle a section, then use the tension method with my hands. Been doing this for years and my hair always comes out very nice.

 

[Rozlewis]

14 weeks post today.

This newgrowth's days are numbered.

@sunnieb

I agree with you. Only two more weeks to go. Next weekend I will clarify, do a protein treatment and flat iron to prepare for my relaxer.

 

[11228]

Sounds yummy Rozlewis

Never use a brush or comb attachment.
I detangle a section, then use the tension method with my hands. Been doing this for years and my hair always comes out very nice.

That sounds safer for the strands.

I've never gotten the technique down because I almost never use heat. I need a good YouTube video to get me going.

 

[Rozlewis]

15 weeks post. Clarified, protein treatment and flat ironed my hair in preparation for next week.

 

[Sanity]

17 weeks post. shamoood scalp. lightly deep conditionfed braids, air dried.

 

[ItsMeLilLucky]

New growth is still pretty manageable. Now that I can grip my hair in the back, I think I can hold on a lil longer. Or at least until it starts itching enough for me to relax it. When my scalp can't breathe it will surely let me know lol.

 

[sunnieb]

15 weeks post today.

I wish I could relax today, but won't have time.

So, it looks like I'll do an "involuntary" stretch to 16 weeks and relax next weekend.

Today I'll clarify, shampoo, and dc to make newgrowth behave for another week.....hopefully.

 

[ItsMeLilLucky]

My scalp is telling me to relax. Guess I have to find a temporary style until next weekend. What to do?

 

[VimiJn]

Never use a brush or comb attachment.
I detangle a section, then use the tension method with my hands. Been doing this for years and my hair always comes out very nice.

How often do you do this?

 

[VimiJn]

So I've decided that going forward I will relax half my head at a time. I was having trouble with the last quadrant ending up with a lot of texture left. I was switching the starting point and the results were always the same.... under processed. Very annoying.

 

[ItsMeLilLucky]

I might be relaxing sooner than later. Scalp is killing me. My hair is so thick, it feels like it's suffocating my scalp.

 

[Fotchygirl]

10 weeks post, will be 11 weeks post on Saturday. I plan to relax at 12 weeks post to avoid problems. I'm pleased to still be having no scalp issues.

 

[KhandiB]

Hey Ladies, Ive been gone a long time , lol. My last relaxer was in September, I also cut about 3 1/2 inches off (had some really ugly ends) I am currently 23 weeks post.

I was maintaining with Dominican blowouts (have no idea what took me so long to try them, but lawd, they are good) I am taking a break from the heat right now, also, they lied to me about a free 4th blowout, so I'm not going back to them, lol. I am currently wearing braidouts and/or goddess braids, and I am going to either get Sengalese twists or crochet braids soon.

I am planning on relaxing my hair at 32 weeks, which is a week before my birthday.

 

[Evolving78]

I will be 3 weeks post Saturday.

 

[VimiJn]

Hey Ladies, Ive been gone a long time , lol. My last relaxer was in September, I also cut about 3 1/2 inches off (had some really ugly ends) I am currently 23 weeks post.

I was maintaining with Dominican blowouts (have no idea what took me so long to try them, but lawd, they are good) I am taking a break from the heat right now, also, they lied to me about a free 4th blowout, so I'm not going back to them, lol. I am currently wearing braidouts and/or goddess braids, and I am going to either get Sengalese twists or crochet braids soon.

I am planning on relaxing my hair at 32 weeks, which is a week before my birthday.

Welcome back! I remember you from back then . Disregard the start date.

 

[Aggie]

2 weeks post tomorrow and 10-12 more weeks to go. I think I'm going to reduce the length of my stretches from 18-24 weeks to 12-14 weeks instead to reduce the shedding and the amount of breakage.

 

[Rozlewis]

1 day post and it feels so good.

 

[CharlieEcho]

6 Weeks. I relaxed my hair in Jan after 5 yrs of fighting with my natural hair. So far, zero regrets

 

[Sanity]

18 weeks post. I took down the braids. I'm tempted to relax. I have almost 3 inches of new growth on top of 1' of texlaxed.

 

[PerfectlyFlawed]

16 weeks today, thought about transitioning decided not to, I will be relaxing in the next 6-10 weeks

 

[Sanity]

It's time!! wish me luck Ladies!

 

[PerfectlyFlawed]

Good luck @Sanity , make sure you come back and post pictures.

 

[Aggie]

3 weeks post tomorrow and 11 more to go

 

[Sanity]

Day 1! relaxer process went smoothly! Pics to come! Currently Deep conditioning with Olaplex #2, 6n1 and Creme of Nature Argan oil.

 

[11228]

Day 1! relaxer process went smoothly! Pics to come! Currently Deep conditioning with Olaplex #2, 6n1 and Creme of Nature Argan oil.

Congrats! Can't wait to see the pics.

I am only 3 weeks post so still in the honeymoon phase.

 

[Aggie]

Congrats! Can't wait to see the pics.

I am only 3 weeks post so still in the honeymoon phase.

Plus One

 

[KenyafromCT]

Hey Ladies, Ive been gone a long time , lol. My last relaxer was in September, I also cut about 3 1/2 inches off (had some really ugly ends) I am currently 23 weeks post.

I was maintaining with Dominican blowouts (have no idea what took me so long to try them, but lawd, they are good) I am taking a break from the heat right now, also, they lied to me about a free 4th blowout, so I'm not going back to them, lol. I am currently wearing braidouts and/or goddess braids, and I am going to either get Sengalese twists or crochet braids soon.

I am planning on relaxing my hair at 32 weeks, which is a week before my birthday.

Girl! I've been going to Dominican Salons for 15 years...and yes! they lqy it down!

 

[Evolving78]

4 weeks post. I have new growth, but it's manageable.