• ⏰ Welcome, Guest! You are viewing only 2 out of 27 total forums. Register for FREE today to view more, then Subscribe to go Ad-Free and view all forums, submit posts, reply to posts, create new threads, view photos, access private messages, change your avatar, create a photo album, customize your profile, and possibly be selected as our next Feature of the Month.

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

⏳ Limited Access:

Register & Subscribe to Unlock
Full, Ad-Free Access.

Register Log in
@Nicole Hunter

Yes, clarifying poos and bentonite clay shouldn't be used weekly so you are definitely using those properly. For weekly wash, perhaps you can find a moisturizing poo. I also agree with prepooing if you find those to be too drying as well.

I'm a believer in doing what works for you though. Most of us have learned to find a way to water our hair more frequently through trial and error. I can truly say that my hair took off once I incorporated more water, not products, into my regi. GL and HHJ! :)
 
MzSwift said:
@Nicole Hunter

Yes, clarifying poos and bentonite clay shouldn't be used weekly so you are definitely using those properly. For weekly wash, perhaps you can find a moisturizing poo. I also agree with prepooing if you find those to be too drying as well.

I'm a believer in doing what works for you though. Most of us have learned to find a way to water our hair more frequently through trial and error. I can truly say that my hair took off once I incorporated more water, not products, into my regi. GL and HHJ! :)
Click to expand...
Are you sure you meant that clarifying poos and bentonite are being used properly @MzSwift? Bolded
 
Aggie said:
Are you sure you meant that clarifying poos and bentonite are being used properly @MzSwift? Bolded
Click to expand...
@Aggie

I was skimming but it sounds like she's only using them about once / mth. Clarifying once per month is appropriate, especially if she isn't washing in between time. She also mentioned not washing in her PSs, which I'm assuming are worn for more than a couple of weeks. Maybe I misunderstood what she said? That could certainly be possible. :blush2:
 
MzSwift said:
@Aggie

I was skimming but it sounds like she's only using them about once / mth. Clarifying once per month is appropriate, especially if she isn't washing in between time. She also mentioned not washing in her PSs, which I'm assuming are worn for more than a couple of weeks. Maybe I misunderstood what she said? That could certainly be possible. :blush2:
Click to expand...
Okay, gotcha :blush:
 
Aggie said:
I thought bentonite clay was good for oily skin/scalps.
Click to expand...

I believe you're referring to calcium bentonite clay not the sodium bentonite clay I use. Calcium bentonite clay has a cowashing effect on hair whereas sodium bentonite clay has a clarifying effect on hair.
 
MzSwift said:
@Nicole Hunter

Yes, clarifying poos and bentonite clay shouldn't be used weekly so you are definitely using those properly. For weekly wash, perhaps you can find a moisturizing poo. I also agree with prepooing if you find those to be too drying as well.

I'm a believer in doing what works for you though. Most of us have learned to find a way to water our hair more frequently through trial and error. I can truly say that my hair took off once I incorporated more water, not products, into my regi. GL and HHJ! :)
Click to expand...

Im going to try the water only wash method when I take my box braids down in April & yes you're right I definitely leave my protective styles in more than just a couple weeks. Honestly, I'm not a big fan of actual products. I'm more of a DIY person as for years I only used products on wash day & no matter what my hair has always thrived until I started trying new things that is. I took what you said above about the incorporation of water verses products, so as of today instead of just usually spraying my oils & nothing else on my hair I made my own water based leave in with flaxseeds, fenugreek seeds, AVG, & water before applying my oils. I plan to do some more tweaking to my regimen as well.
 
Nicole Hunter said:
Im going to try the water only wash method when I take my box braids down in April & yes you're right I definitely leave my protective styles in more than just a couple weeks. Honestly, I'm not a big fan of actual products. I'm more of a DIY person as for years I only used products on wash day & no matter what my hair has always thrived until I started trying new things that is. I took what you said above about the incorporation of water verses products, so as of today instead of just usually spraying my oils & nothing else on my hair I made my own water based leave in with flaxseeds, fenugreek seeds, AVG, & water before applying my oils. I plan to do some more tweaking to my regimen as well.
Click to expand...

That water based mix sounds yummy! The oil will seal that in nicely. I hope it works out for you. :)

Yes, I'm more of a fan of mixing my own products too. My go to cleanser for years has been a tea of Shikakai and Neem powders mixed with a little peppermint castile soap for suds and a few drops of lemon oil. It's heavenly. :angel: I only use store products if I'm going to use heat.
 
MzSwift said:
That water based mix sounds yummy! The oil will seal that in nicely. I hope it works out for you. :)

Yes, I'm more of a fan of mixing my own products too. My go to cleanser for years has been a tea of Shikakai and Neem powders mixed with a little peppermint castile soap for suds and a few drops of lemon oil. It's heavenly. :angel: I only use store products if I'm going to use heat.
Click to expand...

Oooh this cleanser of yours sounds interesting! Do tell me more Lol. What else do you use?
 
It's cold and rainy in this good ol' city of big shoulders. My relaxed and somewhat straightened hair was getting wet and all I could think of was "this would be a perfect time to deep condition when I get home." I didn't even freak out :lachen:
 
Nicole Hunter said:
Oooh this cleanser of yours sounds interesting! Do tell me more Lol. What else do you use?
Click to expand...

Lol!
I'm really not very adventurous. I love Brahmi, Bhringaraj and sometimes henna mixed in with a cheapie condish as my cowash or DC. I alternate that with water rinsing.

And Hibiscus, EVOO plus 1.5 tsp of salt in any DC makes for a very moisturizing mix.

There used to be a relaxed lady on here who swore by ayurveda and her hair was gorgeous so I decided to keep them in rotation once I relaxed again.

What else do you use??:biggrin::dork:
 
MzSwift said:
Lol!
I'm really not very adventurous. I love Brahmi, Bhringaraj and sometimes henna mixed in with a cheapie condish as my cowash or DC. I alternate that with water rinsing.

And Hibiscus, EVOO plus 1.5 tsp of salt in any DC makes for a very moisturizing mix.

There used to be a relaxed lady on here who swore by ayurveda and her hair was gorgeous so I decided to keep them in rotation once I relaxed again.

What else do you use??:biggrin::dork:
Click to expand...

To deep condition I use Godrej nupur mehendi powder mixed with coconut milk only. I love henna it never dries my hair out no matter how long I leave it in or how often I do it. At this point I feel like I'm a professional lol I don't have to line my bathroom floor or sink & I can apply my henna in record time. I've mastered getting it all out with water as I'm not a cowasher. I used to mix EVOO, corn oil, palm oil, ghee, coconut water, coconut milk, hibiscus, brahmi, bhringraj, & neem powders into Shea Moistures deep treatment masque. OMG it was heaven on Earth idk what made me stop & it mixed perfectly like no gritty feeling or anything & I stored it in the freezer. My current oil blend has made my hair the thickest its ever been & consists of garlic, onion, basil, clary sage, olive, cinnamon cassia, stinging nettle, & peppermint but in the near future I plan to also add saw palmetto, white thyme, white peony, reishi mushroom, rosemary, rehmannia, & neem as well. I'm not a fan of sealing oils I only use those that actually have the ability to penetrate the hair shaft. Where do you purchase your powders from? What does adding salt to your deep conditioner do I've never heard of that before? I clearly have too much time on my hands lol!
 
11 weeks post today.

I feel like I have more newgrowth this time around. Maybe it's just more dense than usual. I don't know. I can deal with it......for now.

At this rate, I'll be relaxing in a couple of weeks. :yep:
 
@MzSwift I forgot all about adding EVOO to my dc's!

I only add honey now. I'll go back to adding EVOO and honey like I used to.
Don't know why I stopped. Probably ran out of EVOO one time and got in the habit of only adding honey.
 
sunnieb said:
11 weeks post today.

I feel like I have more newgrowth this time around. Maybe it's just more dense than usual. I don't know. I can deal with it......for now.

At this rate, I'll be relaxing in a couple of weeks. :yep:
Click to expand...

Hey @sunnieb

It is getting a little rough. I think I can go for the next 4 weeks. I think I will blow dry on cool air until I touch up on February 24th.
 
14 Weeks.

DC'ed in ten braids today and would redo ones that need refreshing. Would give it another 7-10 then assess. I'll relax at anytime I uninstall and the part is overly tangl.
 
Almost 9 weeks post. Trying to hold out on relaxing until after baby is born, so sometime in March.
Right now, I'm still in mini braids.
 
sunnieb said:
12 weeks post today and definitely feeling it! Not bad, but I'm constantly playing in my newgrowth now and that's usually a subliminal sign that it's time for me to relax. :)
Click to expand...
My hair feels like 12 weeks and I'm only at 4..smh the texlaxed hair, plus the new growth... I may do a corrective just to loose the curl pattern a little more. Idk..
 
sunnieb said:
Um hum....that's why I relax bonlackity skrait! :cool:
Click to expand...
Yeah! Lol I know I need to find something to base my scalp with, that won't hinder the straightening process. I'm still debating on self relaxing, or going to the salon.
Do you use lye, or no lye? My hair doesn't get bone straight with a lye relaxer.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

CandiceC
Relaxed ladies: When is your next touch up?
2
Replies
45
Views
7K
esoterica
esoterica
Poohbear
Can't wait any longer...I'm getting a touch-up!
Replies
17
Views
3K
Poohbear
Poohbear
G
Designer's Touch Lye Relaxer
Replies
21
Views
11K
morehairplease
M
NYDiva
For My Sistahs Who Are Relaxed and Loving It!!
2 3
Replies
83
Views
33K
miracles11
miracles11
Angela4769
How do I prepare for my relaxer next week?
Replies
6
Views
5K
Nix08
Nix08
Back
Top