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

LushLox said:
Wow this is big for you because you don't use heat do you. Why are you wanting to use heat now is it just to manage the NG?
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Yup!

Times change and my hair has definitely changed. Now that I'm in my 50s, my newgrowth is so resistant! Relaxing doesn't straighten like it used to. I've been under-processed the last few relaxers.

I've tried multiple relaxer brands, all with the same result. So I've reduced my relaxer cycle from 16 weeks to 12 weeks. And, I'll do a light blow dry after airdrying for a while. That's another thing, my hair isn't airdrying like it used to.

Just keeping my newgrowth from matting up on me!
 
sunnieb said:
Yup!

Times change and my hair has definitely changed. Now that I'm in my 50s, my newgrowth is so resistant! Relaxing doesn't straighten like it used to. I've been under-processed the last few relaxers.

I've tried multiple relaxer brands, all with the same result. So I've reduced my relaxer cycle from 16 weeks to 12 weeks. And, I'll do a light blow dry after airdrying for a while. That's another thing, my hair isn't airdrying like it used to.

Just keeping my newgrowth from matting up on me!
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I am with you completely. Relaxing doesn't straighten my hair as it used to like it used to so my hair is looking a bit more textured. I mean it's okay and I'm alright with it but I would have preferred to have had some say in the matter! :lol:

I've reduced my cycle for exactly the same reason; I can't go to 16 weeks now which was my preferred stretch but 12 weeks is perfect.

Aging is not for the faint of heart man! :look:

A gentle blow dry after washing is fine imo, I air dry until at least 60/70% and it only takes a few minutes.
 
@LushLox maaaannnnn! Let me tell ya! I don't mind aging at all. Just would be nice to have some warning about all these changes! I was fine when I turned 50. Then hit 51 and everything happened THAT day! Hair, skin texture, bones, joints, muscles, sleep cycle....alllll of it was like, yeah, we acting old today!! :lachen:

It's been 13 years or so since I've used direct heat. I don't care about showing some texture either. Folk stay thinking I'm a straightened natural. :look: But like you said, can I have a say in the matter??? Dang! When I relax, be straight!!
 
If I may I’m not mad at aging but being under 40 and all the above hit at once like could I have a lil time to be cute before being assaulted by greys, sleep that’s like I’m not doing my job and body that’s in a terrible 2’s stage.


I’m happy I have hair tho but that straight box relaxer results are going. Cues good times theme song.
 
ItsMeLilLucky said:
I'm a few hours post. From the looks of it, you wouldn't be able to tell unless my hair got wet :laugh:

That's probably my fault cause I don't leave the relaxer on more than 8 minutes. I gets the scary cat. If I could figure out this sweaty, itchy nape situation I'd be ok cause I could wear buns. I might have to start leaving some hair out or something in the buns.
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This is annoying me so much. Like I literally can't stand it. I might have to switch relaxers or something. I don't mind looking natural if that was the look I was going for. But it's not anymore.
 
Praying my Stylist returns to work. She has Can**r and was in a Can**r Treatment Center for several weeks recently:cry3:

I pray she recovers:pray: Her family really needs her as the backbone of that family.


*In May, her 26 year old son was fatally killed in a car accident on his way home from work.

Between that and her health issues, she has been going through.

The last time I was in, she was smiling and laughing and pressing on in spite of.:(
 
Relaxed today, 18 weeks post (not intentional). Second time with this new stylist.

My hair stylist likes using every product and is trying out new ones, so I got Affirm relaxer, K18 serum and leave-in, Affirm 5 in 1 and Olaplex 1 and 2.

Last time it was mostly just the Olaplex, so I won't even know if the K18 was any real good. It was $75 USD+tax when I went to the US in January and she paid £68 trade ($88 USD) tax included.
 
Struggling right now about contacting my Stylist for a t/u after Labor Day (since her recent hospitalization):sekret:

All of her clients are relaxed, but I think her sister was giving her the blues about messing around w/relaxer products.

I was piecing their phone convo together a while back :look:....:callme:

I really do need a b/up plan. But most importantly, I just want her to get better.

I'll wait another week and then reach out:nono:
 
I usually put up our outdoor Halloween decorations on Oct 1st and that's also my relaxer anniversary. So I plan to relax on that day or within a week of it. Thinking of doing it early so that I can let my hair blow in the wind while I hang our decorations. :gorgeous::bdance:

My last relaxer was Dec 2023 so at this point I just count in months. :giggle:
 
IDareT'sHair said:
Struggling right now about contacting my Stylist for a t/u after Labor Day (since her recent hospitalization):sekret:

All of her clients are relaxed, but I think her sister was giving her the blues about messing around w/relaxer products.

I was piecing their phone convo together a while back :look:....:callme:

I really do need a b/up plan. But most importantly, I just want her to get better.

I'll wait another week and then reach out:nono:
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:bighug:

Man, that's a tough spot to be in! I hope it all works out for you as your stylist works on her healing! <3
 
I am kinda thinking out loud but since my new growth is slow it makes me feel oh I can wait and I rock wigs or if I do wear my hair it’s never styled it’s just a straight back bun possible covered with a cap. Now if I wore my own hair full time heck part time then I think it would force me to be on track.
 
Plushottie said:
I am kinda thinking out loud but since my new growth is slow it makes me feel oh I can wait and I rock wigs or if I do wear my hair it’s never styled it’s just a straight back bun possible covered with a cap. Now if I wore my own hair full time heck part time then I think it would force me to be on track.
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This right here is why I stretch so long. I RARELY wear my hair out.
But I want it straighter than my natural hair so that when I do wear it out, it keeps my style.
 
MzSwift said:
This right here is why I stretch so long. I RARELY wear my hair out.
But I want it straighter than my natural hair so that when I do wear it out, it keeps my style.
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That’s how I ended up going 9 months esp winter like braided up and wig. This has been the first time in yrs I was hyper diligent with washing twice a week and daily moisture. My hair products now are good vs not being aware.

I saw my calendar and was like let me wait til Oct then I was like go take this to your sisters you not about to do another 9 months.
 
Plushottie said:
That’s how I ended up going 9 months esp winter like braided up and wig. This has been the first time in yrs I was hyper diligent with washing twice a week and daily moisture. My hair products now are good vs not being aware.

I saw my calendar and was like let me wait til Oct then I was like go take this to your sisters you not about to do another 9 months.
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Did your hair suffer from the long stretch?
If not, I'm a firm believer in going with the flow. If she's not complaining and you can handle it, I don't think there's a need relax until you and she are ready. lol.

I used to relax every April, Aug and Dec like clockwork. Then I realized, I really don't have a ton of new growth after 4 months so there's no need for me to relax that often. Also, I don't even wear my hair out that often. And I prefer to wear it out flat ironed after a relaxer for a least a week or two. The fall is the best time to do that for me. I decided to try relaxing every 6 months just to stay ahead of the new growth and also not too often so that I'm not overlapping due to too little new growth.
 
MzSwift said:
Did your hair suffer from the long stretch?
If not, I'm a firm believer in going with the flow. If she's not complaining and you can handle it, I don't think there's a need relax until you and she are ready. lol.

I used to relax every April, Aug and Dec like clockwork. Then I realized, I really don't have a ton of new growth after 4 months so there's no need for me to relax that often. Also, I don't even wear my hair out that often. And I prefer to wear it out flat ironed after a relaxer for a least a week or two. The fall is the best time to do that for me. I decided to try relaxing every 6 months just to stay ahead of the new growth and also not too often so that I'm not overlapping due to too little new growth.
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Yes my hair was webbing and just a mess. I remember coming here bc I was going to buzz it off. Now my hair is ok I may push it a month more so Oct unless my hair gets hectic.
 
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