Relaxer Stretch

How far are you stretching your relaxers?

  • 7 weeks and under

    Votes: 51 4.5%

  • 8-9 weeks

    Votes: 212 18.9%

  • 10-11 weeks

    Votes: 174 15.5%

  • 12-14 weeks

    Votes: 350 31.2%

  • 15-17 weeks

    Votes: 104 9.3%

  • 18 weeks and over

    Votes: 231 20.6%
  • Total voters
    1,122
I usually stretch 6 months (26 weeks) with the help of the occasional braids, frequent co-washing, frequent DCing, and good amounts of heavy moisturizers.
 
I usually relax every 8 weeks - but I'm stretching it to 10-11 weeks this time. I haven't stretched in awhile... last time i did it, my hair was SUPREMELY nappy and I couldn't stand it. I'm going to use some more moisturizers this time around and see how it goes!
 
For me it seems like its harder to stretch my hair longer than 8 wks,I just relaxed my Hair today a couple of hours ago,and since i have been using Wen i was almost able to stretch to 10wks but i was so eager to see if i gained any length i relaxed today .
 
toy said:
For me it seems like its harder to stretch my hair longer than 8 wks,I just relaxed my Hair today a couple of hours ago,and since i have been using Wen i was almost able to stretch to 10wks but i was so eager to see if i gained any length i relaxed today .
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so length has nothing to do with it?
 
Currently because I am pregnant I am stretching 16 weeks between. But after baby gets here I may go back to the regualr 10 to 11 week stretch. :yep:
 
10 weeks post. stretching till the new year that past 6 months. Im currently in twists. makes life so much easier.
 
14 weeks post will Relaxer again October 3rd, June third is when I had my last relaxer. After October 3rd I'm Not relaxing again until February 12 2009 will be 18 weeks post. 2 days before my Valentines day Marriage Anniversary will be 11 years married :woohoo: Got to look Good for this day. :)
 
Ladies... I hope this question is not to silly.

What are some of the benefits of Stretching??
 
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wow some of you ladies have stretch a long time. The longest i stretch was 7 1/2 wks. I just got a perm the other day and i was at 6wks and could not take the NG. My hair would be an afro if i streched the way some of you have.:grin:
 
Okay, here is a crazy question, but here goes. What kind of hair do ya'll have to be able to strecth a relaxer to 16 weeks and longer? :gorgeous: I am new to this, but it must not be the same as what I have. :nono:LOL. I did do a 7 1/2 week stretch the last time and this is the first time I have ever gone that long - thanks to LHCF:clapping:
 
I haven't had a touch-up since May. I just took my Senegalese twist out last night, and the newgrowth is off the hook...just ridiculous!!!!
 
3 more months and that will make this my official 1 year stretch ive been keeping my hair off my shoulders and no flat iron for a complete year and im proud to say that i think im armpitt lenght....but i sure as hell cant wait till my next relaxerrrrr the anticipation is killing me (fingers crossed):drunk:
 
lilmsjanet said:
3 more months and that will make this my official 1 year stretch ive been keeping my hair off my shoulders and no flat iron for a complete year and im proud to say that i think im armpitt lenght....but i sure as hell cant wait till my next relaxerrrrr the anticipation is killing me (fingers crossed):drunk:
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Wow, that is a long time. So it's been 9 months already?:yawn: Your profile says you are 4b. I'm 4b also. So maybe there is hope for me that I can at least go 12 weeks.
 
trenise said:
Okay, here is a crazy question, but here goes. What kind of hair do ya'll have to be able to strecth a relaxer to 16 weeks and longer? :gorgeous: I am new to this, but it must not be the same as what I have. :nono:LOL. I did do a 7 1/2 week stretch the last time and this is the first time I have ever gone that long - thanks to LHCF:clapping:
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I have 4a/b and I stretch for 16 weeks..Once you start doing this, it gets easier over time. I use to get touchup every 8 weeks but I never retain any length, now that I wait longer, I have some length to show for it.
 
October 15th will be 5 months for me. Strugglin, but would like to try and go natural. My new growth is dull in color. Been trying to decide on what brand of semi color to use for a boost of shine.
 
I'm at 17 weeks post. Didn't think I could go this long. I hope that when I get relaxer touch up that I will have some good length retention! Usually I get retouched at 8 weeks or so. This is my longest stretch. :grin:
 
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