Relaxer Stretchers Support Thread

[Khaiya]

I'm going to attempt a 6 month stretch *gulp* so i'd relax December 18th. I haven't lost any noticeable thickness yet as a result of the burns from last time but i'm watching it carefully. I think my hair and scalp would do really well with a break so lets see how close i get.

 

[ThePerfectScore]

Y'all Idk what to do! I have been stretching my relaxer for a solid 5 or 6 months.. there is TONS of texture down there, and I love the feel of my hair when I let my fingers play in the new growth. But I'm not so keen on the look... for my new growth to not be frizzy it takes TONS of product, like NTM leave in. My mama says I need to relax it but I really don't know if I want to go head and relax it, or transition to natural.... my last relaxer stretch lasted 6 months, then i got to this point and was like F-it! I feel like to make my hair manageable I have to blow out my roots, and I hate using heat on my hair.....

I just wish someone would make a decision for me. I love having relaxed hair when I wear it down. but I found in order to retain length I have to constantly wear it in a bun... so should I just continue to stretch my relaxer until I reach my length goal. then relax and wear my long swanging MBL hair down! Which would probably mean not relaxing for like a couple of years, which means I might as well transition to natural.


UGH sorry I'm venting....and rambling, and confused and what not. The way I'm dealing with my hair is not dealing with it unless I'm conditioning my hair in the shower.

 

[Closeout]

I'm going to attempt a 6 month stretch *gulp* so i'd relax December 18th. I haven't lost any noticeable thickness yet as a result of the burns from last time but i'm watching it carefully. I think my hair and scalp would do really well with a break so lets see how close i get.

go for it!!
i really hope it works out, dont forget to take pictures!

 

[mahogany_horizons]

6 weeks post and hope to make it until October 12th!! Then I'll have some nice progress pics hopefully! That'll be I think 6 to 7 more weeks....my new growth is growing in crazy fast..Hope I make it LOL!

 

[aquajoyice]

You can do it! I'm currently at 18wks and also going for 6 months. This is my first relaxer stretch past 8 weeks and I just decided one day after seeing the dedication to Sylver thread relaxer stretch to do it and at 12 weeks I was thinking maybe I bit off a little more than I could chew. But what has helped me is my VO5 Moisture Milk in Strawberries n cream and my shea butter mix with coconut oil/ jojoba oil. I just realized that it's better for me at this stage to take smaller sections apply con and detangle before I even get in the shower. This stretch has been a lot easier than i've expected that i'm even contemplating going natural.

 

[panamoni]

18 weeks post today! Supposed to wash now but I stopped my dc'ing every other day this week and I'm afraid to go in there. I'm sure it will be fine. Goal is to make it to 6 months - Oct 3rd! Bunning daily.

 

[Aggie]

I am officially 7 months post today, 5 more months minimum to go.

 

[Toy]

Im 9 wks Post and its getting tough,hope i can make it to 16wkserplexed.

 

[SouthernStunner]

I am at 11.5 MONTHS and if I can do it anyone can. I have been doing the crown and glory method so I am out of braids every 8 weeks for about 2-3 weeks. I must admit the thickness is like whoa and I am excited about that. I am going to relax soon like in about the next 7 weeks. I am trying so hard to prepare for my first self relaxer since I have started my healthy hair journey. I am aiming for bonelaxed hair. From now on I am dong 6 month stretches only. I really miss my relaxed hair.

If anyone has any self relaxing tips please share! I am going to be using Mizani Butter Blends in regular adding a little Chi Silk Infusion to it. I have been debating on either doing LondonDiva's method to relax or just doing the whole head at once. PLEASE SHARE SUGGESTIONS.

 

[dr.j]

I've been stretching to 16 weeks the last two times and learning to "embrace" my new growth. I like not being a "slave" to the relaxer. I'm currently 8 weeks post and think I'm gonna try to stretch for 6 months (the day after Christmas). Was wondering what others suggest for moisturizing the new growth?? Right now I'm just using leftover products I find in the house. Thanks!

 

[Nayeli]

Considering refraining from a relaxer until December. That works out to about 5 and a half months.......I'm in the considering stage though lol

 

[Highly Favored8]

12 weeks post.

 

[HERicane10]

9 weeks post moving to atleast 12 weeks b4 relaxer. Longer if I can find a good moisturizer to help soften and detangle new growth.

 

[Ms. A.Sunshine]

I am 15 weeks post and I was contemplating relaxing because I want to wear roller sets and I have heard some say that is far too much manipulation that deep into a stretch...of course I am shedding and i do see some (not much) breakage so can anyone give me their opinion as to what I should do???? Relax or continue stretch even though I am doing rollersets twice a week?

 

[HERicane10]

I am 15 weeks post and I was contemplating relaxing because I want to wear roller sets and I have heard some say that is far too much manipulation that deep into a stretch...of course I am shedding and i do see some (not much) breakage so can anyone give me their opinion as to what I should do???? Relax or continue stretch even though I am doing rollersets twice a week?

If you've decided to stick with roller sets and already see slight breakage, I would suggest relaxing after 16 weeks (that's an AWESOME stretch - 3 relaxers per yr) Just make sure you do your heavy protein the last week, in prep for your relaxer. Good job sticking it out! 16 weeks is my ultimate goal. 14 weeks is as close as i've gotten and it was a STRUGGLE! erplexed

 

[DaDragonPrincess]

Nairobi Leave In Conditioner has been my best friend and helps me detangle very easily, and i'm now 10 weeks post
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[Aggie]

I will be 31 weeks post tomorrow and still going strong. When I started this stretch, my original goal was to relax at 32 weeks post but that has since changed to January 22nd, 2010 when I will be 52 weeks post. I'll re-assess when that date arrives or maybe before, not 100% sure when yet.

 

[beans4reezy]

I will be 31 weeks post tomorrow and still going strong.

Whoa, 31 weeks?! Nice job Aggie!!

 

[Khaiya]

8 weeks and counting, i discovered shower combs today and now i'm beating myself up for not buying one before! Its awesome!!! Now i see what its like on this side of the fence, LOL, we'll see how much longer i can go with my stretch now.

 

[ellehair]

Ladies... I was going to relax today after a 12 week stretch.. the matting and the knots were reallying getting out of control so I was sure 12 weeks were my max without losing too much hair.. I was on another thread and some ladies mentioned Cantu shea butter leave in and I bought it last night.. Oh boy, can I say melted my NG like you would never believe.. I mean NG and tangles and all just melted away and I only used a little..
I cornrowed hair llast night after the breezy detangling session and I will keep like this for another 2 weeks.. moisturizing and sealing daily and washing and DCing next weekend..
Gonna try for 16 weeks now. I think the key is just to leave my hair alone now, and this Cantu is definately a keeper

 

[ellehair]

Considering refraining from a relaxer until December. That works out to about 5 and a half months.......I'm in the considering stage though lol

Nayeli - how have you been! Just wanted to shout you out, you know you are one of my hair inspirations!

 

[Highly Favored8]

Currently 13 weeks post.

 

[baddison]

currently 10weeks into a 13week stretch. My NG is driving me nuts. Breakage is making me sad....going to increase my protein and my moisture "tout-de-suite" !!

 

[IDareT'sHair]

I'm Finishing up my 16th Week of a 16 Week Stretch. The thing that I changed from my other 2 previous stretches was to Introduce a Reconstructor Weekly at about week 10-11.

I feel my Hair Greatly Benefitting from the use of a weekly reconstructor at that point. It really made a Difference.

It's "trial & error" and listening to your Hair and Giving it What it Needs/Wants as far as Protein and Moisture and making ALL the Necessary Adjustments as you Go.

I think this one "tweak" of using a weekly reconstructor will now help me stretch to 18-20 Weeks Next time.

 

[Khaiya]

still working on a 24 week stretch *Lord help me* i'm finishing up week 9 right now and so far its going well, no creamy crack cravings yet but its still early in the game, we'll see.

 

[SmartyPants]

Considering refraining from a relaxer until December. That works out to about 5 and a half months.......I'm in the considering stage though lol

Come on.. commit to it. I am planning to relax on December 18th. I'll be 22 weeks post on that date which will put me at 5 and 1/2 months too.

I am even planning to splurge on the entire Mizani Butter Blends system to do my home relaxer.

Although, now that I have figured out that my hair HATES hard proteins with a passion, this stretch is going much better than the last 14 week stretch so I am considering not relaxing until April 30th. That would give me a 41 week or 10 month stretch. I have to relax then because I have a HUGE event the following week.

 

[janaq2003]

6 wks post but it's feeling more like 9-10 wks post.

 

[Aggie]

Come on.. commit to it. I am planning to relax on December 18th. I'll be 22 weeks post on that date which will put me at 5 and 1/2 months too.

I am even planning to splurge on the entire Mizani Butter Blends system to do my home relaxer.

Although, now that I have figured out that my hair HATES hard proteins with a passion, this stretch is going much better than the last 14 week stretch so I am considering not relaxing until April 30th. That would give me a 41 week or 10 month stretch. I have to relax then because I have a HUGE event the following week.

Wow! About the bolded - you and me both SP. I tried using Aphogee many times and each time my hair was like ! It broke off more than before and I mean it was literally screaming "What are you doing to me?"

My hair loves the Aphogee 2 Minute Keratin Reconstructor and the Keratin & Green Tea Restructerize Spray. I can use any mild reconstructors and proteins on my hair literally every week without any issues at all. Go figure!

I will try the Dudleys DRC 28 and see how my hair likes that and if it doesn't, well then my sister will have another gift from me as her hair is a lot coarser than mine and seem top love heavier proteins .

 

[Aggie]

currently 10weeks into a 13week stretch. My NG is driving me nuts. Breakage is making me sad....going to increase my protein and my moisture "tout-de-suite" !!

Baddison, I agree with Terri. Using a mild weekly reconstructor past 8 or 9 weeks really helps and makes a difference in the amount of breakage you may or may not experience throughout a long relaxer stretch.

I am 32 weeks post today and have been using a mild protein /reconstructor every week to every 2 weeks for the last 6 months or so and it really did help a lot. Even while I wore my braids, I would dilute and still use it.

My hair is a lot softer and more manageable overall, much easier than the last long stretch of 5 months.

 

[SmartyPants]

Wow! About the bolded - you and me both SP. I tried using Aphogee many times and each time my hair was like ! It broke off more than before and I mean it was literally screaming "What are you doing to me?"

My hair loves the Aphogee 2 Minute Keratin Reconstructor and the Keratin & Green Tea Restructerize Spray. I can use any mild reconstructors and proteins on my hair literally every week without any issues at all. Go figure!

I will try the Dudleys DRC 28 and see how my hair likes that and if it doesn't, well then my sister will have another gift from me as her hair is a lot coarser than mine and seem top love heavier proteins .

I've actually been using yogurt mixed with an egg and either olive oil or castor oil as my weekly protein treatment. My hair seems to like it.