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

[Rozlewis]

6 weeks post and another 6 weeks to go. However, I will stretch longer if my hair is behaving.

 

[sunnieb]

3 weeks post

 

[irsgirl]

11 weeks with another 9 weeks to go. I stretch to 20 weeks!

 

[Rozlewis]

7 weeks post.

 

[Evolving78]

6-8 more weeks to go.

 

[sunnieb]

@Rozlewis how did I get a month behind you???

 

[11228]

@Rozlewis how did I get a month behind you???

Your profile pic. Now that's hair goals!

 

[Rozlewis]

@Rozlewis how did I get a month behind you???

@sunnieb, I know we were twins at one time but I decided to do my last relaxer at 12 weeks and did not make it to my 16 - 20 week stretch goal. I was tired of my hair looking busted. You inspire me and I will try to stretch longer next time but 12 weeks might be my max to avoid unnecessary breakage. I will cheer you from the sidelines.

 

[sunnieb]

Your profile pic. Now that's hair goals!

Thank you! It's all thanks to LHCF.

At one time, I barely had enough hair to make a ponytail the size of a milkdud.

 

[LushLox]

@sunnieb, I know we were twins at one time but I decided to do my last relaxer at 12 weeks and did not make it to my 16 - 20 week stretch goal. I was tired of my hair looking busted. You inspire me and I will try to stretch longer next time but 12 weeks might be my max to avoid unnecessary breakage. I will cheer you from the sidelines.

I'm going through that now, well not quite but it's fast approaching!

10 weeks post now. I'm going to try and hold off until the end of August.

 

[TLC1020]

I'm 8 weeks post relaxer, not sure when I'll relax.. I'm going to see how close I can get to 20 weeks post, it's easier when my hair length is longer but when it's short it's a bit difficult.

 

[Lymegreen]

One day post. I self relaxed. I plan to touch up in 8 weeks.

 

[ItsMeLilLucky]

I relaxed on the 4th of July, so I'm still moisturizing, X21 and ponytail-ing it. Still too hot and I'm too tired to do anything else other than what I've been doing.

 

[Evolving78]

I'm five weeks post.. got some new growth going on. May do it at 8 weeks, Instead of the end of Aug. I'll have to use some Silicon mix Bambu to get through.

 

[sunnieb]

One month post, and like @ItsMeLilLucky, I'm pretty much ponytailing it with all this heat.

 

[Aggie]

4 weeks post and 8-10 more to go

 

[CharlieEcho]

9 weeks. I might go another 9 weeks.

 

[Fotchygirl]

12 weeks post, my wash day was tough and I lost some hair due to my tangled ends but I wasn't sad because I felt I deserved it for being so hair lazy. After my wash I feel I can go to 16 weeks, I just need to be more diligent about moisturizing and sealing AND combing my hair.

 

[LushLox]

I'm 12 weeks post on Monday. Some weeks my hair feels really good, other weeks it's just meh.

It feels decent today, very moisturised. Think I'll co wash this evening.

 

[KhandiB]

@shortdub78

I went ahead and relaxed. Turned out real good. I was at 40 weeks post or so.

Here is how it turned out. I'm happy about it And so relieved

 

[Evolving78]

@shortdub78

I went ahead and relaxed. Turned out real good. I was at 40 weeks post or so.

Here is how it turned out. I'm happy about it And so relieved

I love it! Wow 40 weeks! How did you do it! This is my favorite hairstyle! It looks good on you and your hair looks so full and lush!

 

[Evolving78]

I'm gonna try until I get 2 inches of new growth and switch to lye. I hit 2 inches 12-14 weeks. I got 6-8 more weeks to go...

 

[sunnieb]

@KhandiB your hair is beautiful! I love the soft, flowy curls!

How the heck did you make it to 40 weeks post????

 

[PerfectlyFlawed]

17 weeks today, everything is still going pretty easy. Shrinkage is playing tricks on me though. My braid and curls come to NL even though I'm grazing APL.

Edited to add 35 more weeks to go.

 

[Aggie]

5 weeks this weekend. 7-9 more to go.

 

[sunnieb]

5 weeks post today. Going to shoot for at least 12 weeks, so that'll put me around September 17th to relax.

 

[KhandiB]

Thank you!! I feel it is well deserved , lol!

I didnt plan on stretching this long. It was an accident, the Dominicans and buns helped a lot.

Wont do it again though, ahaha

@KhandiB your hair is beautiful! I love the soft, flowy curls!

How the heck did you make it to 40 weeks post????

 

[Britt]

@KhandiB I can't see the pic, is it still up?
40 weeks is so admirable! Did you get Dominican blowouts weekly?
I'm newly relaxed and plan to stretch for a while.
What are you ladies using to soften your new growth during your stretch and how are you wearing your hair?

 

[Evolving78]

@KhandiB I can't see the pic, is it still up?
40 weeks is so admirable! Did you get Dominican blowouts weekly?
I'm newly relaxed and plan to stretch for a while.
What are you ladies using to soften your new growth during your stretch and how are you wearing your hair?

I can't tolerate heavy products, creams, butters, nothing, but liquid, that isn't laced with protein and glycerin. I'm still on the hunt. I wash my hair a lot too.

 

[quirkydimples]

I've been focusing on lifting weights and have cut my running to twice a week on the treadmill. I work out around 5 a.m. before work and I sweat a lot when running...and just in general.

I've started doing something different: The night before a run, I put coconut oil in my hair and use oil on my scalp. Then I put on a plastic cap, followed by a Turbi Twist and I sleep in it.

Then I wake up, take everything off, tie on a bandana and hit the treadmill. I come back home and shampoo and condition in the shower with Nexxus Therappe Shampoo and Nexxus Humecto Conditioner (bought at Costco).

Then while I continue getting ready (clothes, makeup, packing lunch and making sure DS is doing his morning routine) I airdry, then blow dry and flat iron.

I do this Monday and Wednesday night before runs.

I was going to post some comparison pics, but I haven't been able to upload today for some reason.