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

[Saludable84]

ok I will try that! Do you know of a protein treatment that is strong, or stronger than aphogee 2 minute? I have been using that ever wash. I'm having a good wash day so far. Conditioning right now with the silicon mix.

You can look into nexxus Keraphix or polymedic reconstructor. The keraphix was my favorite and had my hair super healthy. The Polymedic is only necessary if your hair is breaking in actual patches or you prefer a hard protein.

 

[PureSilver]

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

Hey.......everybody ignoring my question. I feel so embarrassed.

 

[MileHighDiva]

Hey.......everybody ignoring my question. I feel so embarrassed.

PureSilver
Please don't permanently dye your hair black, if you must use a black hair rinse. This stylist doesn't recommend double processing the hair.
http://www.latoyajonesblog.com/2014/10/10-reasons-why-your-relaxed-hair-is.html?m=1

 

[Evolving78]

PureSilver Please don't permanently dye your hair black, if you must use a black hair rinse. This stylist doesn't recommend double processing the hair. http://www.latoyajonesblog.com/2014/10/10-reasons-why-your-relaxed-hair-is.html?m=1

that's why my hair is jacked up in my crown

 

[Guinan]

9 weeks post as of yesterday. Is it a good time to color my hair black?

Can u rinse ur hair instead of permanently dying it black. Black is a VERY hard color to lift if u decide to go lighter. But if u know that u def want black for a while then i think 9wks is good to do it at; however when do you intend to relax again. If soon, then u may want to rethink dying it then.

 

[flyygirlll2]

Hey.......everybody ignoring my question. I feel so embarrassed.

I would try a rinse instead just because I think you would encounter less issues as opposed to permanently dyeing it.

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[Saludable84]

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

9 weeks post as of yesterday. Is it a good time to color my hair black?

Im sorry.

It would be a good time, time wise, but double-processing is not a good thing. If you want to henna or rinse, great, but actual dye I never recommend.

 

[greenandchic]

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

iLurk, I don't inspect mine although I should. I do spot check those I lose out of the shower.

shortdub78, ahhhh thank you. I truly appreciate the compliment. My skin is definitely controlled by life occurrence. It had settled down but it flared back up after my dh's motorcycle wreck. After it flares up, it takes forever for it to settle back down. Toss in dh's annual PET/CT's, I'm just a never ending ball of anxiety.

[B]greenandchic, why are you thinking you need creamier? I use a liquid - Pureology 21 Benefits. I previously was using Design Essentials H20. Both prods came recommended by stylists.[/B]

I was thinking I wanted something that felt more like a leave-in for moisturizing benefits. I used Pureology back in the day, I may revisit!

 

[divachyk]

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

PureSilver, don't be embarrassed. All my hair dye efforts led to breakage but that was pre-hhj. I don't/didn't have anything to add so I didn't answer you. I know topnotch1010 works the heck out of her color. Maybe she can come in and help you.

 

[topnotch1010]

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

9 weeks post as of yesterday. Is it a good time to color my hair black?

Can u rinse ur hair instead of permanently dying it black. Black is a VERY hard color to lift if u decide to go lighter. But if u know that u def want black for a while then i think 9wks is good to do it at; however when do you intend to relax again. If soon, then u may want to rethink dying it then.

I agree with this answer. I prefer to color my hair 3-2 weeks after a relaxer to avoid damage from double processing. You color the relaxer, not relax the color. By coloring virgin hair and later relaxing it, you may encounter some damage. Wait until you relax it, then color it. Also, use a mild relaxer from then on. Regular strength relaxer is too harsh for color treated hair.

Also, they are right that black is very hard and very harsh to lift. I also recommend a semi-permanent color instead of permanent.

PureSilver, don't be embarrassed. All my hair dye efforts led to breakage but that was pre-hhj. I don't/didn't have anything to add so I didn't answer you. I know topnotch1010 works the heck out of her color. Maybe she can come in and help you.

Thanks friend! divachyk. Hair color is hard to maintain in more ways than one. I color my hair only twice a year to avoid breakage and minimize the harshness of it.

 

[PureSilver]

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

Thanks a lot ladies. I really was searching for answers because I know NOTHING of this hair coloring thing while relaxed as my hairdressers have always used rinses on my hair. I definitely know that I would like to go full black because I don't plan to experiment with any other color and rinse in the future.

Let me give some background info on my hair.

1. I am bone relaxed and texlaxed in some areas, since coming back to relaxers Nov 2013 I have only relaxed my hair 3 times.

2. I am currently 9 weeks 2 days post relaxer and my next relaxer is planned for the 3rd week of December.

3. I have fine strands medium density (based on my own guesstimation)

4. My natural hair color is not black and i'm tired of the old dirty brown look on my length, it makes my hair look unattractive much.

5. I use Profective Regular Relaxer my last self relax (my results were better than the salon my last 2 visits, thanks to the Relaxer Thread.

6. I wash and DC weekly


I think that's all I can think of right now. Any other further recommendations will be greatly appreciated. I was thinking to color today but I will hold off until I have more information from you ladies and my other thread searches. Again Thank you all HHG.

 

[iLurk]

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

have u tried a protein treatment?

On wash day i usually put some light protein in uder a cap for a couple mins before i rinse and dc

 

[pre_medicalrulz]

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

So yeah, it's pointless for me to have long hair. I use to wear my hair down all the time. I'd love to regain that ability but I cannot get my face to cooperate for any length of time to enjoy it. I've been to dermatologists, etc but it's just a problem I battle (hormonal/stress related). I backed off bunning just in case that was causing thinning. I'm now doing braids and twists to take strain and stress off the areas that have been exposed to bunning. @pre_medicalrulz

i went to your blog because i just couldn't believe that you needed to chop and i saw your hemline pic. Man, setbacks are no joke. But i like how you're taking it in stride and dissecting the causes.

 

[Guinan]

Thanks a lot ladies. I really was searching for answers because I know NOTHING of this hair coloring thing while relaxed as my hairdressers have always used rinses on my hair. I definitely know that I would like to go full black because I don't plan to experiment with any other color and rinse in the future.

Let me give some background info on my hair.

1. I am bone relaxed and texlaxed in some areas, since coming back to relaxers Nov 2013 I have only relaxed my hair 3 times.

2. I am currently 9 weeks 2 days post relaxer and my next relaxer is planned for the 3rd week of December.

3. I have fine strands medium density (based on my own guesstimation)

4. My natural hair color is not black and i'm tired of the old dirty brown look on my length, it makes my hair look unattractive much.

5. I use Profective Regular Relaxer my last self relax (my results were better than the salon my last 2 visits, thanks to the Relaxer Thread.

6. I wash and DC weekly

I think that's all I can think of right now. Any other further recommendations will be greatly appreciated. I was thinking to color today but I will hold off until I have more information from you ladies and my other thread searches. Again Thank you all HHG.

Umm fine strands & med density. That's a tough one. I think u should be ok but only if u don't plan on going lighter anytime soon. Because u have fine strands ur hair might not be able to handle the double process of color and relaxing.

I have med fine, very dense hair. And i had dyed my hair black and of course as soon as summer hit i wanted a lighter color. Even though i didn't really experience any "real" damage, the back & forth of colors was too much for me; especially when i went blonde.

Are u opposed to semi permanent color?

 

[bklynbornNbred]

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

Thanks a lot ladies. I really was searching for answers because I know NOTHING of this hair coloring thing while relaxed as my hairdressers have always used rinses on my hair. I definitely know that I would like to go full black because I don't plan to experiment with any other color and rinse in the future.

Let me give some background info on my hair.

1. I am bone relaxed and texlaxed in some areas, since coming back to relaxers Nov 2013 I have only relaxed my hair 3 times.

2. I am currently 9 weeks 2 days post relaxer and my next relaxer is planned for the 3rd week of December.

3. I have fine strands medium density (based on my own guesstimation)

4. My natural hair color is not black and i'm tired of the old dirty brown look on my length, it makes my hair look unattractive much.

5. I use Profective Regular Relaxer my last self relax (my results were better than the salon my last 2 visits, thanks to the Relaxer Thread.

6. I wash and DC weekly


I think that's all I can think of right now. Any other further recommendations will be greatly appreciated. I was thinking to color today but I will hold off until I have more information from you ladies and my other thread searches. Again Thank you all HHG.

Topnotch1010 answered your question. If you're relaxing the third week of Dec you need to wait until the 2nd week of Jan to put a rinse in. Using permanent dye on your hair now and relaxing a few weeks later is asking for a setback. It's not a question of you changing your mind but whether your hair can take two processes.

Even with a rinse the order is relax first then color. Also make sure that you have appropriate color friendly moisturizing conditioners in your stash. If you want to color sooner you need to bump up your relaxer date.

 

[bklynbornNbred]

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

45 weeks post.

 

[divachyk]

pre_medicalrulz, I don't know what has gotten into me. Length is just not even my focus. No one wants to cut but the thought of cutting is just not as emotional as it use to be. Maybe I'm in denial but I've been like whatev for a while. My hair looks so much better when it's cut so I know I will come out winning.

45 weeks post.

Daaaaaang bklynbornNbred ETA: what has been the key to your success?

 

[bklynbornNbred]

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

divachyk I've had a hand injury so my secret has been just leaving my hair alone. Right now it's in set it off braids but I'm not washing my hair as often as I used to.

I find if I take my time and use proper products my hair is ok. For me that means I pre poo first, shampoo then deep condition with my dryer my hair is easier to manage. This unplanned stretch was because of my injury but now I'm considering transitioning and may braid it up for the winter months.

 

[divachyk]

bklynbornNbred, I hope your hand is and/or will be ok. 45 weeks is awesome. Transitioning should be a breeze.

 

[iLurk]

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

So I'll be relaxing this wed or thurs at 15 weeks post. I've been thinking after this I'm just gonna take a gamble and do an 8 month stretch and then another 6 mos after that.

The idea behind this is to limit my relaxers to just 2 a year so 8 months will have me relaxing in june and another 6 will have me doing so in december. I rarely wear my hair straightened now anyway so I don't feel like I'd be missing anything by not having my hair laid during that period.

 

[sunnieb]

16 weeks post and not having any problems. Even with that, I'm getting the itch to get off the stretching train. Ready to see my scalp again.

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[divachyk]

14 weeks. If I don't get braids soon then I will likely relax because the thrill of stretching is kinda gone.

 

[KiWiStyle]

14 weeks and have no regrets about transitioning! Hopefully I can say the same at 24 weeks post.

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[sunnieb]

Yeah, not looking like I'm going to last until Thanksgiving week.

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[xu93texas]

Exactly 14 weeks post today. I'm not relaxing anytime soon. I decided to continue with cornrows under my wigs to keep my hands out of my hair.

 

[xu93texas]

14 weeks and have no regrets about transitioning! Hopefully I can say the same at 24 weeks post. Sent from my SM-N900V using LHCF

Are you still rocking your French braid as your protective style? How is your hair progress since you did a "mini chop" earlier in the year?

 

[juliansmom]

about 5 weeks..I'll relax again at the end of the year.

 

[Jobwright]

A little over 9 weeks! Stretching is becoming easier for me now. Not sure if it's the length that helps or the practice, but it is definitely getting easier.

 

[Lilmama1011]

5 weeks and s day, relaxing st 12 weeks

 

[PureSilver]

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

10 weeks post today. Well my NG is something else this time around.