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

shortdub78 said:
My crown is tough too... I’m glad your process turned out well! I would love to stretch until the end of March. I’m about 5 weeks post (tomorrow). I will try to stretch with you. I will go for 18 weeks. My birthday is the first week of April, and I don’t wanna relax too soon before that. So either I relax on Feb 10, to still give me enough in between relaxers, or just wait it out until March 28-29th.
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I'm going to be your cheerleader, you can do this! :yep:

It's the big milestone birthday for you next year isn't it? I been there and done that a while back lol.
 
LushLox said:
I'm going to be your cheerleader, you can do this! :yep:

It's the big milestone birthday for you next year isn't it? I been there and done that a while back lol.
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Yes it is! And I need all of the cheering I can get, so thank you in advance! Lol
At first, I was going to give myself a big party, or go on a trip, but nope, I want to spend that money on ME! I’m a tattoo girl ( I know that is frowned upon around here), so I’m going to get some coverups done since mine a quite old and faded. I also want to get my teeth whitened, or buy a really nice expensive toothbrush and whitening system. I do want to have a small nice dinner party, so I need a really nice dress! I got a few moles I would like to remove, so I’m gonna do that March and have a body chemical peel done. I would do it on myself, but I haven’t had a personal spa experience in awhile .
Did you do anything special for yours?
 
shortdub78 said:
Yes it is! And I need all of the cheering I can get, so thank you in advance! Lol
At first, I was going to give myself a big party, or go on a trip, but nope, I want to spend that money on ME! I’m a tattoo girl ( I know that is frowned upon around here), so I’m going to get some coverups done since mine a quite old and faded. I also want to get my teeth whitened, or buy a really nice expensive toothbrush and whitening system. I do want to have a small nice dinner party, so I need a really nice dress! I got a few moles I would like to remove, so I’m gonna do that March and have a body chemical peel done. I would do it on myself, but I haven’t had a personal spa experience in awhile .
Did you do anything special for yours?
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I can't even remember mine and it was only 3 years ago lol. Nothing that memorable, I'll have to make up for it at the next milestone.

Wow I didn't have you down as someone who likes tattoos. Yep, I'm sure plenty of folks have got strong opinions about them on here, but you've got to do what makes you happy - we've only get the one chance at life! I wouldn't mind a tattoo but I just haven't got the balls so I just have to admire other people's!

I'm glad you're treating and spoiling yourself.
 
betteron2day said:
I'm 2 weeks post. I self relaxed for the first time in years. It turned out ok. I will try to stretch 16 weeks. I was trying to only relax twice a year but this last time i had breakage down the center of my head so i am recovering and babying my hair.
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Yeah it's really important to know when to stop with stretching otherwise you really risk ruining your progress. I tried to do the twice year thing too; I just couldn't manage it and got zero results from it. Although I stretched 18 weeks this time round, 16 weeks is the perfect timeframe for me. You get such a good pay off too if you manage your hair properly in between stretching.
 
Wow, I can't believe I'm already 3 weeks post!

I guess I'll have to take my length check shots when I do my corrective in 3 weeks. Hope I get better results. *fingers crossed*
 
LushLox said:
Yeah it's really important to know when to stop with stretching otherwise you really risk ruining your progress. I tried to do the twice year thing too; I just couldn't manage it and got zero results from it. Although I stretched 18 weeks this time round, 16 weeks is the perfect timeframe for me. You get such a good pay off too if you manage your hair properly in between stretching.
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Yeah I don’t think I will push it to 18. 16-17 at the most.
 
LushLox said:
@MzSwift What relaxer do you use again, and did you add oil to it?
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Yup, I dilute with oil and condish. I used Motions Lye, regular and diluted it 50% for the first time. Usually, I dilute to 60-75%. I also didn't have enough relaxer so I didn't use enough per section. :oops: I just wasn't in a position to go out and get more and if I waited for a delivery, who knows when I would've found the time to do it. Lol.

I just bought a mild relaxer that I don't plan to dilute so I'm hoping the corrective goes well. Got any tips for me? Please. :D
 
MzSwift said:
Yup, I dilute with oil and condish. I used Motions Lye, regular and diluted it 50% for the first time. Usually, I dilute to 60-75%. I also didn't have enough relaxer so I didn't use enough per section. :oops: I just wasn't in a position to go out and get more and if I waited for a delivery, who knows when I would've found the time to do it. Lol.

I just bought a mild relaxer that I don't plan to dilute so I'm hoping the corrective goes well. Got any tips for me? Please. :D
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Me, I'm still learning myself lol! Be prepared is the most important one though, don't relax if you don't have everything you need - it can always wait! Although I can talk, I forgot to buy gloves but I ploughed on anyway which is a bit naughty. I did use use mild though and hands and nails are fine, just slightly dry today!

Your hair normally relaxes okay doesn't it? So it's probably just down to you not having enough relaxer.
 
shortdub78 said:
Yes it is! And I need all of the cheering I can get, so thank you in advance! Lol
At first, I was going to give myself a big party, or go on a trip, but nope, I want to spend that money on ME! I’m a tattoo girl ( I know that is frowned upon around here), so I’m going to get some coverups done since mine a quite old and faded. I also want to get my teeth whitened, or buy a really nice expensive toothbrush and whitening system. I do want to have a small nice dinner party, so I need a really nice dress! I got a few moles I would like to remove, so I’m gonna do that March and have a body chemical peel done. I would do it on myself, but I haven’t had a personal spa experience in awhile .
Did you do anything special for yours?
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Oh my. All of that sounds delicious!
 
shortdub78 said:
Yes it is! And I need all of the cheering I can get, so thank you in advance! Lol
At first, I was going to give myself a big party, or go on a trip, but nope, I want to spend that money on ME! I’m a tattoo girl ( I know that is frowned upon around here), so I’m going to get some coverups done since mine a quite old and faded. I also want to get my teeth whitened, or buy a really nice expensive toothbrush and whitening system. I do want to have a small nice dinner party, so I need a really nice dress! I got a few moles I would like to remove, so I’m gonna do that March and have a body chemical peel done. I would do it on myself, but I haven’t had a personal spa experience in awhile .
Did you do anything special for yours?
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I have a few tattoos too! Happy Birthday in advance :laugh:
 
13 weeks post tomorrow and 2 more to go. I have a little cold on my chest and don't want to wet my hair just yet so I'll wait at least another 2 weeks or 3 before I texlax again. In need of a good reconstructor treatment before my next texlaxer as well.
 
Exactly 1 week post, I got tired of waiting for my sister to relax my hair and just went ahead and did it myself. My crown got relaxed but the back not so straight. It looks as if my hair didn't grow at all because the ends kept breaking. This year I plan to be more serious about my hair and to keep practicing self-relaxing. Doing it has boosted my confidence in a major way.
 
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