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

I've been focusing on lifting weights and have cut my running to twice a week on the treadmill. I work out around 5 a.m. before work and I sweat a lot when running...and just in general.

I've started doing something different: The night before a run, I put coconut oil in my hair and use oil on my scalp. Then I put on a plastic cap, followed by a Turbi Twist and I sleep in it.

Then I wake up, take everything off, tie on a bandana and hit the treadmill. I come back home and shampoo and condition in the shower with Nexxus Therappe Shampoo and Nexxus Humecto Conditioner (bought at Costco).

Then while I continue getting ready (clothes, makeup, packing lunch and making sure DS is doing his morning routine) I airdry, then blow dry and flat iron.

I do this Monday and Wednesday night before runs.

I was going to post some comparison pics, but I haven't been able to upload today for some reason.
I'm gonna start next week working out. I gotta finish up this class. I would have to just air dry one, then use the blow dry another day. Or blow on cool.
 
13 weeks post, another five weeks to go.

I bought a Babyliss air styler, some combined brush/blow dryer from QVC. I really wasn't expecting much at all from it but wow I was, quite literally blown away (no pun intended). I washed and DC'd last week and used this, put my scarf on for ten minutes and it was almost as if I got a new relaxer. My hair looked so neat and polished.

I darent keep this at home because the temptation to use it regularly will be too much so I'm going to keep it at my partners house.
 
Hi Everyone!

Can I check in and find out what everyone is using as their current relaxer? I'm on the hunt for a new one, as the last one I used caused some odd, terrible breakage (Linange Lye, which used to be heavenly for me years ago :( )
 
I'm experiencing some breakage when detangling in one section that is weird/texlaxed/bone straight. Trying to decide if I should just buy a different detangler, wash and condition in section, do a mild protein treatment in that area, etc or
Relaxer touchup?
I may try this detangler I get for my DD that I like. My detangler isn't enough anymore.
 
@shortdub78

So sorry to hear that. I think you said you preferred bone straight too. I hope the detangler helps. I also like what you said about dry detangling. I found that to work better for me than wet detangling. Have you ever tried washing in braids?
 
@shortdub78

I find that detangling on slightly damp (not wet) hair with oil is best for me. I do this every time I comb my hair. Even after washing my hair I let it sit under a turbie twist for 30 - 40 minutes to allow it to dry out some so it is not too wet for handling. Also, when washing I keep it separated in 4 sections with clips. I used to wash in braids but that started to cause tangling for me.
 
@shortdub78

So sorry to hear that. I think you said you preferred bone straight too. I hope the detangler helps. I also like what you said about dry detangling. I found that to work better for me than wet detangling. Have you ever tried washing in braids?
My hair can't manage to stay braided when wet...sad face..lol I think I might cave in and relax this week. My crown is compacted...
 
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