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

This is exactly what it looks like.

I'm so late but this is such a pretty hairstyle!! I dunno why I never thought about ponytails to PS. They're so effortlessly fabulous! Thank you for the inspiration. If I do it, I'll post pix.

So now I've got lazy crochet, weave and ponytails in addition to my wigs for PSing.
 
21 weeks post.
Getting ready to take out these twist extensions. They've been in a little over 5 weeks which is the longest I've ever left in extension braids. Before I put them in, my new growth was out of control. I usually don't feel that way but this time was crazy!

Still trying to stretch until November but all of you ladies just rubbing in those fresh, wind on the scalp relaxers are making me want to take the plunge!! :nervous2:

I'm going to wash, do a protein tx and blow out just in case I give in to temptation to relax next week.
 
I'm 5 weeks post. My hair is feeling/looking okay so I'll try to stretch it to ten weeks.

It's an interesting point that was made about using a mid strength protein before neutralising. I did this and I feel that this may have caused issues with my relaxer taking as well, I only had a mid strength protein to handso that's what I used but I won't do that again!
 
I'm 5 weeks post. My hair is feeling/looking okay so I'll try to stretch it to ten weeks.

It's an interesting point that was made about using a mid strength protein before neutralising. I did this and I feel that this may have caused issues with my relaxer taking as well, I only had a mid strength protein to handso that's what I used but I won't do that again!
I stopped doing that and use Aphogee 2 min after I neutralize.
 
3 weeks post. I'm using the ORS straightening system to stretch for 16 weeks. I didn't like the application process at first, but I see the key is to keep a spray bottle on hand to not allow your hair to get dry before the blowing process. I abused my hair today. I can't wait to buy some really nice shears in the future.
 
23 weeks post and I plan to texlax one week after I take this crochet style out. So maybe around week 27 or so.

I understand the benefits of long stretches but I've found that I really don't like it too much. I think this time is different because it's not a voluntary stretch. Lol.

After this I really want to stick to texlaxing every 3 months or once per quarter. No more trying for 6 months.
 
6 weeks post. It's amazing how quickly the time flies because I'll be touching up again soon enough. I was adamant that I would touch up at 6 weeks due to under-processing but I really don't need to.

My new growth is soft and manageable (granted it's only 6 weeks so it should be). Will shoot for 10/12 weeks.
 
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