ItsMeLilLucky
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I think you're right. I do feel some wavies so it's probably about that time.
Relaxed Heads: How many weeks post relaxer are you and when is your next touch up???
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Evolving78
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I think you relaxed before me too. I relaxed at 5 weeks, then waited 7 1/2 weeks.
I switched back to no lye too. I'm not messing with lye at this point. I like straight hair that doesn't take much effort. Creme Of Nature worked really well for me. ORS lye and no lye is drying.
KhandiB
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Im fighting myself on whether to relax or not, Im having dryness , dullness and some breakage issues. Im currently at 30 weeks....(Longest Ive ever gone without a relaxer since I was 12)
Ive found some new products like AsIAm Coconut Cowash which is pretty good and some oils...
I dont know what to do lol! If I do decide to relax, I definitely wont do it myself, too much new growth, and Im still concerned that I previously over-processed my hair, its spongy looking...
Ive found some new products like AsIAm Coconut Cowash which is pretty good and some oils...
I dont know what to do lol! If I do decide to relax, I definitely wont do it myself, too much new growth, and Im still concerned that I previously over-processed my hair, its spongy looking...
Evolving78
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Why are you stretching for so long?
KhandiB
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It wasn't intentional. After my last relaxer in September, I started going to the Dominicans, didn't feel like I needed one honestly. But I stopped going to them after they Okie Doked me , just started doing my own hair again , and its been tough lol
0 days post 
Anyone know how many weeks post I was? Because I don't
but omg. I had a fro basically. So much newgrowth
Anywho, it's definitely much longer and I'm glad that's over. I'll be going for my blowout + trim later today so that's exciting. I might take an inch-inch and a half off.
Anyone know how many weeks post I was? Because I don't
but omg. I had a fro basically. So much newgrowth Anywho, it's definitely much longer and I'm glad that's over. I'll be going for my blowout + trim later today so that's exciting. I might take an inch-inch and a half off.Evolving78
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You make your appointment yet? Lol
Fotchygirl
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18 weeks post tomorrow and washed my hair yesterday. I washed it in braids of maybe 16 and that prevented the tangling of the length but the new growth was matted. I didn't fret, I simply waited until my hair was dry and put oil on my fingers and just pulled my roots apart. I did experience some breakage because the scabs attach themselves to the hairs and cause knots but I'm happy with the outcome of my wash day.
destinyseeker
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1 day post!
I went 13 weeks and girlllll
I went 13 weeks and girlllll
sunnieb
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Hey twin!
7 weeks post and hanging in there!
I don't know how long I'm going to go this round. I'll get through May and evaluate.
sunnieb
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Does anyone remember when I relaxed my hair? I thought I put it in my calendar but I guess I didn't
Too funny!
That's why I post in here. I'd never remember!
So where I go to my blowouts cancelled walk ins yesterday. Im currently walking around looking like this 
Im annoyed because I have church in the morning and I had no plans of doing anything to my hair myself. I am blowdrying it and nothing more. A slick bun and dassit.
Jesus will still love me.
Im annoyed because I have church in the morning and I had no plans of doing anything to my hair myself. I am blowdrying it and nothing more. A slick bun and dassit. Jesus will still love me.
Aggie
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So where I go to my blowouts cancelled walk ins yesterday. Im currently walking around looking like this
Jesus will still love me.
This is so cute. I love it! 
VimiJn
Let the truth set you free!
Just looked at my calendar and realized I'm gonna have to relax at 10 weeks instead of 12 so that I can squeeze in a relaxer the week before I go off to college...because I refuse to try to give myself a touch up in a community bathroom at a PWI
Evolving78
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I'm one week post! Yes!
KhandiB
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No not yet, I cant decide if I want to go to the Dominicans to get it done, or try and find a good salon to do it.
Im tired of my hair at this point, and if I dont relax soon, Im afraid Im gonna cut it,lol
Since my last relaxer and hair cut (in my profile picture) my hair has grown about 3.5 - 4 inches.
Im tired of my hair at this point, and if I dont relax soon, Im afraid Im gonna cut it,lol
Since my last relaxer and hair cut (in my profile picture) my hair has grown about 3.5 - 4 inches.
Evolving78
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You have always had nice hair!
I wished I would have just done a corrective, instead of getting braids. It costed me some inches in my crown area. Don't cut your hair. If you are familiar with the Dominicans, go to them. I just wouldn't wait. You can find a stylist/salon for your next touch up.
Fotchygirl
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Exactly 1 day post! I finally relaxed yesterday, I went to the salon and the lady was so gentle and used my comb and products. She's definitely a keeper. My hair is the longest it's ever been and I keep pulling it up from my back to look at the length!
11228
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You're only going for 13 weeks? You usually go longer right?
I'm at 10 weeks too. Braids are up.
Aggie
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Yes I usually go a lot longer. I will see how my hair feels in 3 weeks before I texlax it though. If it still feels wonderful, then I'll go for 16 to maybe 18 weeks. I'll see when I reach the 13th week.
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angelmilk
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8 weeks post...new growth is very soft and manageable with my glycerin. If I don't relax at 10 weeks I'll have to relax at 22 weeks. I've never stretched that long before but at the same time I'm managing my hair so much better than last time. I don't think I need one yet. What to do what to do ?
MzSwift
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I'm planning to texlax Wednesday at 22 weeks. It'll be my first one with a 2 month old. I think I'll do the texlax process and DC. Leave the DC in until the next day and then do my blow dry and flat iron on day two. Don't wanna leave little man with DH for too long.
I also think this time I'm gonna skip the pre-neutralize protein step and do the protein tx and moisturizing DC after neutralizing. Gotta simplify this hair game somehow otherwise I'm gonna continue to slack off on my regi.
I also think this time I'm gonna skip the pre-neutralize protein step and do the protein tx and moisturizing DC after neutralizing. Gotta simplify this hair game somehow otherwise I'm gonna continue to slack off on my regi.
MzSwift
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I skipped the mid-step protein as planned but I ended up leaving the first neutralizing poo on for an hour in order to tend to the baby. So I did the second one for 15 mins and then the third was mixed with ACV and left on for 10 mins. It felt really good when mixed with ACV, that might be a keeper! I've got too much hair to chance not properly neutralizing.
Had a nice moment washing it out in the sink, my hair felt so heavy!
DH has the little one now so I'm gonna finally rinse out this protein t-shirt in the shower and then use the moisture DC overnight. I'll blow dry and flat iron tmrrw. I hope it turns out OK.
It's a good thing I only do this 2-4 times a year. This 2-day process is NOT the business!!
Had a nice moment washing it out in the sink, my hair felt so heavy!
DH has the little one now so I'm gonna finally rinse out this protein t-shirt in the shower and then use the moisture DC overnight. I'll blow dry and flat iron tmrrw. I hope it turns out OK.
It's a good thing I only do this 2-4 times a year. This 2-day process is NOT the business!!
ItsMeLilLucky
NotLucky no mo' just blessed.
It's definitely gonna be time to relax when I take this sew in out. I got it done 4/19/17 and I need to wash it, cause it's itchy as hell.
PerfectlyFlawed
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5 weeks and 1 day post, 33 weeks and 6 days until I relax again. I'm heading to ATL for my birthday (Dec 28) so I figured I'd just relax around that time.
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