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 am currently 8 weeks since I had my last relaxer what works for me is a moisturizing conditioner. Silicon mix works wonders;)
 
lucy said:
okay, so I want to start stretching like you guys do, but Ive never done that before and Im due for a relaxer next week. (6 wks) I am torn, because I am learning so much here, and want to start baggying, airdrying, cowashing etc. but my hair is starting to break since its due for a touch-up. Being that this is all new to me, should I get the touch-up and start fresh with everything while me hair is stronger, or should I stretch it now? Im afraid that if I try all this new stuff now, I may do more harm than good. I think Im gonna relax this week, and then turn over a whole new leaf. :)
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someone help please... anyone??? :look:
 
lucy said:
someone help please... anyone??? :look:
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You can try to stretch a little at a time, add one or two weeks to the time you stretch. Instead of relaxing at week 6 try week 7 this time maybe next time week 9. Watch your hair and see how it responds.
 
Dijah said:
You can try to stretch a little at a time, add one or two weeks to the time you stretch. Instead of relaxing at week 6 try week 7 this time maybe next time week 9. Watch your hair and see how it responds.
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thats what i was plannin. i guess what i was asking though, is since i just found this forum and all these new techniques, ie. airdrying, cowashing, baggying etc. is it wise to start them now while im in need of a relaxer? before finding this forum i was planning on relaxing this weekend. actually, a stylist said to me last weekend that my ends are feeling weak, as if i need a relaxer. i think im just gonna do it, and start the stretch next go round. thanx dijah. :)
 
lucy said:
thats what i was plannin. i guess what i was asking though, is since i just found this forum and all these new techniques, ie. airdrying, cowashing, baggying etc. is it wise to start them now while im in need of a relaxer? before finding this forum i was planning on relaxing this weekend. actually, a stylist said to me last weekend that my ends are feeling weak, as if i need a relaxer. i think im just gonna do it, and start the stretch next go round. thanx dijah. :)
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That's a good idea, it give you a fresh palette to start with.
 
I'm on my second 12 wk stretch. I'm 10 wks post today and so far so good. I do my entire stretch rollersetting twice a week. Today is wash day. WOO HOO!
 
Right now I am only 9weeks post but i feel like Im 12. My NG is just too thick to manage when it grows in and I run out of style options so I get lazy with my hair. Just did a protein treatment because I colored w/ Bigen on Sat. Tryin to wait till August but dont know if that will happen
 
bablou00 said:
Right now I am only 9weeks post but i feel like Im 12. My NG is just too thick to manage when it grows in and I run out of style options so I get lazy with my hair. Just did a protein treatment because I colored w/ Bigen on Sat. Tryin to wait till August but dont know if that will happen
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baby, I am soo lazy I have pre pooed with Vatika twice this past week bc I was gonna wash after I dropped the baby off at school the next morning .....and it hasnt been washed yet! I feel so nasty but surprisingly it looks so healthy. I know tonight I must end the madness. It just takes so long.....:look:
 
I am 4 weeks post and plan to relax at 12 weeks. I wear rollersets during the entire stretch, washing once per week. I must say that Bamboo Silica has made my 4b roots a lot more managable, so stretching to 12 weeks is no big deal....ANYMORE.:look:
 
I'm 6 weeks post and aiming to do a 12 week stretch. It is sooo hard because i am using BT and I feel more like I'm 8 weeks post instead of 6.
 
The longest I've done was 13wks but that wasn't by choice, I was broke at the time. I'm 4 wks post relaxer but now that I've discovered thermasmooth I want to try for 12wks.
 
well I have made it past 14wks only 10 more wks to go till I hit my 6mos mark. This stretch has been fun and challanging. I have learned a lot about my hair what it likes and dislikes. I am learning different styles and ways to do my hair w/ out combing. My NG is hella thick but w/ my new products I am able to manage.
 
I voted 15-17 weeks, but that was a long time ago. I'm back to doing 1 year stretches. :yep: I just prefer them.
 
I'm at almost 10 weeks....I wanted to texlax this week but that's not going to happen so I'll be washing it again on Thursday and doing the rest Friday morning. I might as well stretch to August which will give me about 15-16 weeks. That will be my longest stretch ever. I'm trying my best to keep chemicals off of my scalp...just three-four times a year ( a light texlax ).
 
The longest I stretched was 12 weeks, I stopped there b/c my hair was shedding really bad and began in tangle at the roots. Right now I am 4 wks post and aiming to touch-up between 8-10wks.
 
In 2006 I only got 2 relaxers. I survived by doing a lot of cornrows.

Right now I'm 9 weeks post-relaxer. And the thickness is somewhat overwhelming. I'll probably wash & cornrow tonight. I'm in a bun right now.

I've found that it is best to only comb it when I'm braiding / just after washing & deep conditioning.
 
Stretched from 12/21/06 to 6/1/07. Wasn't too bad once I got past the 3 month point. When ready for my t/u got the surprise of my life to find out that the person who has been doing my t/u for years wasn't doing hair at a salon anymore!
 
ladies you are inspirational with all your relaxer stretching techniques, advice, and tips! i'm trying to share them with my mom, who's used to relaxing root to tip every 6-8 weeks! :confused: it's so frustrating at times, but i think she's finally open to trying new things. if you're going to relax, do it right -- stretching is definitely the way to go. so thank you all for raising the bar for healthy, relaxed hair techniques. :) :) :)
 
I'm on my first 8 month stretch. I am about 2 1/2 months into my stretch, and I am just starting to have some problems. I find that washing more often is helping me out a lot. Also when I pre-poo I apply to all of my new growth (as if I am doing a touch-up) and this helps a lot too.

If this stretch goes well I will probably touch-up only 3 times a year.
 
Currently at about 7 weeks post and its a constant fight already! I can usually go about 10 weeks safely but I am trying to stretch this go around until December.
 
Im at 9 weeks and stretching till the end of september. Co washing 2 x a wk has been helping. I co wash with Aveda Rosemary mint conditioner. and occasionally smooth infusion by aveda also. good light weight leave ins such as Lacio Lacio, salerm and Pantene ProV hydrationg comb in treatment has help to detangle. I was having breakage so until I relax again I have stopped using BT (for now) the breakage reduce and I moisturize twice a day and use Avocado and mango butter or JBCO to seal in moisture. I only air dry.
 
I've gone 7 months--I never have a problem dealing with new growth either..I'm not doing it again though. From here out I'll be stretching 12-14 weeks.
 
I'll be 13 weeks this Wednesday. I'm aiming to relax right before the New Year. I'm washing my hair 2wice a week and it helps alot. If my hair has been flat ironed, I won't wash it for a week. That also helps because it's less manipulation.
 
August 17 will be 6 months. I'm using braids to stretch.. I'm going to be stretching until I can't take the braids anymore and so far, I'm coping very well.
 
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