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

[Rozlewis]

15 weeks post with 1 more week to go.

 

[Evolving78]

I got ION bond therapy shampoo, conditioner, masque, and spray. It's suppose to repair the bonds from being color/chemically treated. Really trying to get my hair in tip top shape for my next touch up in Oct. I hope these products are good.

That stuff is going back! It tangled my hair so bad! I'm already experiencing an increase in shedding. I will have to straighten my hair to see what's going on. And I might just wash every 5 days so I can straighten my hair, due to this new growth.

 

[Aggie]

11 weeks post texlax yesterday and 1-3 more weeks to go.

 

[Lymegreen]

I broke down and self relaxed today. 8 weeks post.

I'm scheduled for a trim Tuesday.
I think I'll relax at 7 weeks next time. I was getting a lot of shedding this week.

 

[Aggie]

I broke down and self relaxed today. 8 weeks post.

I'm scheduled for a trim Tuesday.
I think I'll relax at 7 weeks next time. I was getting a lot of shedding this week.

Are you treating your hair with a good protein reconstructor @Lymegreen? You might only be having demarcation breakage?

 

[CharlieEcho]

1 week post. I self relaxed for the first time in 10 years and did a terrible job.

 

[sunnieb]

1 week post. I self relaxed for the first time in 10 years and did a terrible job.

Oh no! What happened?

 

[sunnieb]

11 weeks post texlax yesterday and 1-3 more weeks to go.

Thanks @Aggie!

I'm so off, that I'm glad you're my relaxer twin. I'll relax in a few weeks. No unnecessary stretching for me. The first time my hair gets too difficult, I'm relaxing.

 

[CharlieEcho]

Oh no! What happened?

I underprocessed because I didn't smooth properly. Lessons for next time

 

[Evolving78]

I underprocessed because I didn't smooth properly. Lessons for next time

That's ok. You can correct it later, or just let it be.

 

[LushLox]

Thanks @Aggie!

I'm so off, that I'm glad you're my relaxer twin. I'll relax in a few weeks. No unnecessary stretching for me. The first time my hair gets too difficult, I'm relaxing.

Yep this is so going to be me from now on.

 

[Lymegreen]

Are you treating your hair with a good protein reconstructor @Lymegreen? You might only be having demarcation breakage?

Now that you mention it. I try a reconstructor at week 7 next time to see if it will help me stretch just a little longer.

 

[ItsMeLilLucky]

I will be relaxing my hair sometime within the week hopefully. I wish I could have done it tomorrow since it's my off day AND there's no school for the kid. However, I've already washed, protein treatmented, dc-ed, and blow dried today . Guess I gotta wait a couple of days.

 

[Rozlewis]

I will be relaxing my hair sometime within the week hopefully. I wish I could have done it tomorrow since it's my off day AND there's no school for the kid. However, I've already washed, protein treatmented, dc-ed, and blow dried today . Guess I gotta wait a couple of days.

I know what you mean. It would have been more convenient for me to relax today or tomorrow when I am off but I have decided to relax on Friday. The problem with today and tomorrow is that everyone is off (no work/no school) and they will just get in my way. I have some extra time off that I need to use, so I have decided to take Friday off and when the kids go to school and hubby goes to work I will relax and be done when they get home. This way I won't have him in my way or looking at all of the products I use on relaxer day. I am looking forward to it since I am 16 weeks post.

 

[Aggie]

Thanks @Aggie!

I'm so off, that I'm glad you're my relaxer twin. I'll relax in a few weeks. No unnecessary stretching for me. The first time my hair gets too difficult, I'm relaxing.

@sunnieb
So are we relaxing the last week in this month? If you are, then I am too . I want to on September 23rd though but I believe I can make it until September 30th if I wear my wig .

 

[Aggie]

Now that you mention it. I try a reconstructor at week 7 next time to see if it will help me stretch just a little longer.

Actually, I'd recommend doing one every 3-4 weeks to keep the hair from breaking off and to keep it strong.

 

[sunnieb]

@sunnieb
So are we relaxing the last week in this month? If you are, then I am too . I want to on September 23rd though but I believe I can make it until September 30th if I wear my wig .

I think September 30 is when I'll relax. If I make it.

 

[Aggie]

I think September 30 is when I'll relax. If I make it.

Okay keep me posted a couple days ahead and I'll do the same.

 

[sunnieb]

@Aggie

I've had it! I'm relaxing tomorrow.

 

[Evolving78]

Oh I am one day post!
Couldn't take it.. new growth was out of control.

 

[LushLox]

@Aggie

I've had it! I'm relaxing tomorrow.

Oh I am one day post!
Couldn't take it.. new growth was out of control.

How many weeks post were you?

 

[sunnieb]

Oh I am one day post!
Couldn't take it.. new growth was out of control.

Yep, this is it.

My hair is not rebounding after my workouts like it should. I don't have time to wash 3x a week anymore and it shows.

@LushLox I think I'm around 13 weeks post.

 

[Evolving78]

How many weeks post were you?

5 1/2 weeks. I had an inch of new growth.

 

[Aggie]

@Aggie

I've had it! I'm relaxing tomorrow.

@sunnieb

Are you serious? I can't until at least next week. I hadn't planned for this week at all I want to work out early in the morning and I know a relaxer is a no no after a workout. 'Sigh'

Okay if you must, then you must. I will wait until at least next week I think.

 

[sunnieb]

@Aggie girl, yes!

I worked out 4x this week and my hair just didn't want to act right. So funny how it differs with just a lil extra newgrowth.

Not giving up my workouts, so this newgrowth gots to go!

 

[Rozlewis]

1 week post and it really feels good.

 

[Sosoothing]

This is exactly what it looks like.

Did you make it yourself?

 

[jerseyhaircare]

Last perm was in January (around the 18th). I'm always on the fence, plan is to keep pushing till April 2018 and see if I like my natural hair. If not, I'll just perm and start over again. I usually perm by the 5-6 month mark, but I used the Design essentials straightening mousse, which made dealing with my hair much easier.

 

[Fotchygirl]

Did you make it yourself?

No, at the salon after relaxing. I have since removed it though.

 

[sunnieb]

20 minutes post! I can feel the air hitting my scalp!