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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 7 1/2 weeks going for 16wks that will be my normal relax time 16wks.Good Luck Ladies
 
I am currently 13wks post I usually like to relax around this week but I am getting along with my NG very well this time around. I detangle in the shower with my hair saturated with Walgreens's Bio-infusion hydrating balm conditioner and oil, this works really well!!

Also, I am still having some shedding issues so I am probably gonna go another 3 weeks and see how my hair is doing.
 
bbdgirl said:
I am currently 13wks post I usually like to relax around this week but I am getting along with my NG very well this time around. I detangle in the shower with my hair saturated with Walgreens's Bio-infusion hydrating balm conditioner and oil, this works really well!!

Also, I am still having some shedding issues so I am probably gonna go another 3 weeks and see how my hair is doing.
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what kind of oil?
stretching sucks for me because of detangling. I need to try everything under the sun...
 
First let me say, this is the first time I've stretched EVER.

I'm currently 19 weeks post. I'm trying to make it to 39 weeks/9 months (my bday). Cowashing is the best thing ever to me (i'm addicted), and now that I've discovered Aussie Moist, I'm truly addicted to this routine. I was shedding and noticed a little breakage, I started using Ayurvedic Powders and I haven't looked back. Paul Mitchell The Conditioner has been a great leave in as well.

Oiling (nightly or every other night) with a mix of Ayurvedic Oils and 100% Aloe Vera Juice Mixture (homemade) keeps my NG soft and my hair feeling good.
 
I got a relaxer at 19 weeks back in February but the relaxer didn't take, so now it has been 11 weeks since that. If I plan on getting a sew in in 3-4 weeks, should I get a relaxer now (I have a lot of new growth, basically 6 months worth since it didn't take) or just get the weave and worry about the relaxer when I take the weave out?
 
I am 35weeks post and I just took out my braids. I hennaed my hair and did a steam treatment. I must admit my hair was not butter combing through it but dogonit it came close. I didnt think I was going to be able and comb through this mess but I did with VERY FEW hairs in the comb. I even did bantu knots. I have my hair in a wig now with the bantu knots under and I think on Wed (cowash day) I will wear them out.
I work with a lot of non AA so they always think my wigs are my hair, wait until I unleash the beast on them!:lachen:
 
Currently 7weeks into my 13week stretch. Loving the tight coily curls of my ng. My MoeGro oil mix keeps them behavin'......:lachen:
 
I'm 8 weeks post. Though I normally stretch between 12-14 weeks, I'm pushing for 20 weeks this time. And I'm trying to do it without braids. We'll see how this goes.

Good luck stretchers!
 
I am Currently in my 9th Week. Will Stretch for about 14-16 Weeks.

So, I either have either 5, 6, or 7 Weeks to go.:look: Right Now, a Good Daily Moisturizing and Co-Washing are a Must.:yep:
 
IDareT'sHair said:
I am Currently in my 9th Week. Will Stretch for about 14-16 Weeks.

So, I either have either 5, 6, or 7 Weeks to go.:look: Right Now, a Good Daily Moisturizing and Co-Washing are a Must.:yep:
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I'm also on my 9th week, but I'm maxing out at 12. I have to get my hair relaxed prior to school starting. After that I plan to stretch again for the same amount of time. I'm hoping I can pass my knowledge on to some of my students.

BTW, my new growth is a beast! ​
 
Last time I did 6 months... this time.. who knows.. I'm like 4 months post... or maybe 5? Idk I don't keep track... I just listen to my hair and when it wants to straight.
 
remilaku said:
why do yall stretch realaxers? i don't relax. just want to know.
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These are the reasons I am stretching:

  1. so there is a clear demarcation between the new growth and the relaxed hair
  2. to avoid overprocessing the hair
  3. to see growth in larger increments rather than i.e. 1 1/2 inches for three months of stretching versus 1/2 for one month of stretching
  4. to allow the hairline and hair at the very top of head a chance to "rest"; this hair is not growing as fast as the rest of my hair and was thinning from overprocessing
  5. I like the feel of my new growth :grin:
 
I will be 14 weeks post this Wednesday and am going for a 6 month stretch. I'm getting a little ansy and was thinking about texlaxing this weekend. This is my first stretch beyond my normal 8 weeks. I've had no real issues until now, my new growth is getting crazy and I had a lot of shedding last night when I deep conditioned. But almost no breakage. I deep con twice a week and co wash in between with Organix Shea conditioner.
 
remilaku said:
why do yall stretch realaxers? i don't relax. just want to know.
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ive never in my life relaxed before 8 weeks
it's just simply too much for my hair

i just started (well trying LOL**) to successfully stretch past 8 weeks
i do it for hair health and to avoid over processing i guess
my stylist overlaps
 
8 months at least since my last relaxer.:superbanana:

Thank you SouthernStunner thought I was the only one that stretched this long.

Usually I stretch about 4-6 months depending on the season and rate of hair growth (something my mother instilled in me), only really go to salons for relaxer.

Stretching this long has taught me a lot and given me tons more heat free options i.e. once I learned how to properly deal with my natural texture.:locks:b

AfroDetangler has worked wonders to stop breakage and properly moisturize my hair root to tip.
 
I had excellent results when I stretched for nine months during my pregnancy. I have decided to do another nine month stretch...I am on week 17 now :)
 
I stretched twice for 1 year because i was pregnant. Now i am 4 months post lets see how long i will last this time
 
Do some of you ladies find that you have to endure more than the average shedding while stretching? As opposed to just breaking down and getting a relaxer to combat the problem, what do you do? I don't want to have to choose between fuller hair and stretching.
 
I stretch for 3-4 months and it REALLY does make a huge difference.

I use to relax 8 weeks in but now with a LOT of leave in condiioner and some hair clips I am retaining my growth. I am dealing with some drying due to the MT/OCT as I use these pretty regular and leave in until wash day. I only use heat at the salon 1 every two weeks, at the end of week 1 of having hair done I use my MT/OCT daily and wash that weekend so it's 1 week no growth aids and a week of growth aids. My hair texture has changed but I am learning what works for me and it is working:blush:. Once I find all of my cords to my iPhone or Blackberry I will post my progress pics and how stretching has allowed me to retain growth. The hair will grow but the question is can you keep it on your head :rolleyes:, the answer for me is yes, by stretching!:yep:
 
On a six month stretch now but prior to this stretch always relaxed every three months. Haven't noticed excessive shedding or breakage. I have a steamer and have discovered some really good moisturizing conditioners since I have been on this site. I always detangle while in the shower and always use a good leave in. I haven't in used any heat in the past two months.
 
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