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

[Evolving78]

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.

 

[Britt]

I can't tolerate heavy products, creams, butters, nothing, but liquid, that isn't laced with protein and glycerin. I'm still on the hunt. I wash my hair a lot too.

Same hereeeee! My hair gets greasy and heavy too easily for all that. A good spray moisturizer with glycerin to help soften new growth is good for me.

 

[Evolving78]

I'm able to cross wrap now. Haven't done that in several years. I wrapped my hair the traditional way last night.

 

[Aggie]

6 weeks post and 6 more to go.

 

[Supergirl]

0 days...

 

[Rozlewis]

10 weeks and I may try to stretch another 8 weeks. Fingers crossed.

 

[danysedai]

Relaxed today at 4 months post. She added Olaplex to the relaxer and also after rinsing as a standalone treatment. I had bad breakage after having my son and it's slowly coming back. Used Affirm Fiberguard.

 

[LushLox]

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.

 

[destinyseeker]

17 weeks today and the touch up is about to go down! I've been exercising a lot and really just lost track of time. Usually at 12 weeks is the point where my hair rebels and starts to break and that hasn't happened yet and I don't want to push it.

 

[ItsMeLilLucky]

I wish I could fix my underprocessed section before I move, but it's too early I'll just do my best to keep my hair moisturized.

 

[Evolving78]

7 weeks 3-5 more weeks to go.

 

[MzSwift]

13 weeks post. Planning to wait until November and only texlax twice per year but I may do it at the end of next month and go back to 3 times per year. My new growth is Debo-ing me since I'm starting to work out now.

 

[Lymegreen]

2 1/2 weeks. I'm just starting to get fullness.

I think I'll wait until 8 1/2 weeks . I'm going to have to stretch longer since I am doing my own relaxers now.

 

[nycutiepie]

I think I'm coming back to this side soon.i realize that I like straight hair better than natural hair on me. I need a thread for folks who went back to relaxing after being natural.

 

[TwoSnapsUp]

5 months post. I have no clue when my next touch up will be.

 

[LushLox]

Okay so I've realised when I'm going to be away from home for more than a couple of days I must bring my spray moisturiser because it's the only thing that can calm my NG down.

14 weeks on Monday so 3/4 more weeks to go.

 

[outspokenwallflower]

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 )

 

[Evolving78]

I moisturized my hair with SM (pink one) spray. My hair felt fine yesterday, but felt dry today. So I can't use that either?

 

[MzSwift]

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 use Motions lye, regular.

 

[MzSwift]

Imma go ahead and post her in this thread too. This lovely lady has thick, HL relaxed hair! How come no one mentioned her to me??

 

[Evolving78]

Imma go ahead and post her in this thread too. This lovely lady has thick, HL relaxed hair! How come no one mentioned her to me??

I watched her videos awhile ago. She does have nice hair.

 

[Evolving78]

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.

 

[Evolving78]

I also will have to dry detangle with oil and section my hair off before washing. My shed hairs are starting to catch on my new growth.

I can't do super bone straight anymore.

 

[MzSwift]

@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?

 

[Rozlewis]

@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.

 

[Evolving78]

@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...

 

[Evolving78]

I just have to decide on what relaxer.. I'm being cheap too.. I may use silk elements lye.

 

[ItsMeLilLucky]

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 use Vitale Sensitive Scalp. It's no lye.

 

[Evolving78]

My new growth won't let me be great! After all of that detangling, my coils are hiding knots. Yeah it's time.

 

[Evolving78]

I relaxed today, so back at 1! lol I used Creme Of Nature Sunflower and Coconut oil lye relaxer in regular.