I have a question.. I am currently 5 weeks post in my first relaxer stretch (I normally relax every 6 weeks) my goal is to relax after 12 weeks. I am currently co washing twice a week and DC'ing once a week.. I do Aphogee 2 min reconstructor once or twice a week.. my hair sheeding and some of the hairs have the white bulbs @ the end but the MAJORITY do not!!!! I am scared that I am doing something wrong.. I am also wearing my hair in buns and I am using heat only once a week!!! I let my hair air dry!!! Please help!!!
Relaxer Stretching CHALLENGE!
- Thread starter tiffers
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SelfStyled
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Fall back on the Aphogee- it sounds like you are overloading on protein. What are you Dc'ing w/- does it also have protein in it? Sounds like your hair is craving some moisture.
Chasity
New Member
I am in...I am currently in my ninth week post relaxer..Boy is it hard!!!!!I was tempted to get my hair relaxed last week, but I am determined to make it to the 29th of this month, it will be a few days earlier than 12 weeks but I have to go out of town..My pic was taken about 2 weeks ago..7 weeks Post..
I am using the Olive Oil Replenishing pack... I have been using for my last 2 DC.. I LOVE IT but I am not sure if has protein in? Also my scalp itches like crazy.. it normally itches around relaxer time but since I am stretching I don't know what do to.. I am using ORS Anti-itch scalp oil for naturals (because new growth is natural hair.. @ least it made since to me
). I currently co wash twice a week.. but my hair is killing me.. should I co wash more or change oils?
loveable37
New Member
COUNT ME IN!!!does it count i just relaxed today
cause i am goin out of town .I relaxed today 10/19/08 ONLY 7 WEEKS
2 months 8 WEEKS
I STOP GOIN 3 MONTHS NOW
2 MONTHS ADD 4-6 WEEKS
14 weeks 3 MONTH 1/2
tatambabyy
New Member
I'm in! I usually wait 8 weeks. Guess I'm waiting 12! My last relaxer was October 9th. My next one will be January 1st. Wish me luck ladies!
mistee11
Member
I'm 18 weeks post. Man it's really hard to stretch for me because I'm getting tangles on the ends and the roots. I took out sew-in about 3 weeks ago and it's getting harder to get comb thru the roots. I have hair in cornrows right now but scalp is a little sore from trying to detangle (i try not to pull too tight but just to get fingers thru to braid is tough). I've tried shea butter but haven't noticed much softness. I bought some Elasta QP Mango Butter last week. I used some today after I treated hair to Aphogee Shampoo for Damaged Hair and Two-Minute Keratin. My daughter then braided hair in cornrows so I can wear wig. I went out and bought a new one last week too.
SmartyPants
New Member
It's interesting...
I am currently 6 weeks post trying for a 15 week stretch. I used to relax faithfully at 6 weeks. After stretching 11 weeks last time, I have gotten so used to my new growth that the 1/2 inch to 1 inch of new growth I have now feels like nothing.
I am currently 6 weeks post trying for a 15 week stretch. I used to relax faithfully at 6 weeks. After stretching 11 weeks last time, I have gotten so used to my new growth that the 1/2 inch to 1 inch of new growth I have now feels like nothing.
TG2000
New Member
How is everyone doing? I am finding it easy to stretch this time around because I found some cute wigs!I am also enjoying my new growth. The texture is really soft and wavy. I decided today that I am extending my stretch until Dec 23. That will make it 30 wks! I am so excited. I plan to keep my hair in cornrows under wigs and full sewn in weaves. My stylist told me to use braid spray to combat the shedding and breakage from braids. I just achieved APL as of 8/30 and hope to be at BSL by Dec 31. I am in the HYH challenge and will not show any progress until Dec.
I have made it to 20 weeks!
I can't believe it! My original goal was to stretch for 16 wks. I currently have a full sewn in weave. I plan to have this style until Dec. 19. That will be the day I relax. I want to try the Alter Ego texturizer. Not really sure. I am a Phyto Junkie!
HarlemHoney84
New Member
Is It too late to join? :scratchch If not, I'm In! I usually stretch for 7 weeks so i'm going to try for 12 weeks. My last relaxer was July 25th (I'll be 5 weeks post tomorrow), so my next relaxer should be October 17th, yall gon have to pray for me, my edges and new growth get terribly kinky, so i'ma scavenger hunt the stretchers support thread to find a way to tame those roots. Wish me luck! this is my first challenge!
Hey Yall, just checking in, I've passed my 12 week goal and am so excited i cant wait to relax cuz under my sewn in weave, my roots is looking like something straight outta the color purple... "Celie!!!!!" I am going to the hair salon this friday which will make 13 weeks post, 1 week past my original goal, pat on the back... I will post the before and after pic saturday. Hows everyone doing with the stretching? I wish everyone the best of luck... Happy stretching!!!
Je Ne Sais Quoi
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Just peeking my head in to read your updates. I think I am about 5 weeks post and looking forward to the next 7 weeks or more 
Encore
New Member
relaxing this weekend, i last relaxed Sep 6th ....and started MT Oct. 16. i cant part the middle of my hair any longer, my hair looks like im 3 months post. i DC 2x's a week but i havent this week because i want to relax my hair so i dont wash 1 week b4 and the dryness is wreaking havoc, i havent applied in 2 days and i can no longer deal with all this new growth !
tiffers
Whisper "bleep boop" to yourself when you're sad.
Today was relaxer day for me! 
I used Silk Elements Olive Oil relaxer and after 17 weeks, it was sooo weird to feel water directly on my scalp! Combing is so effortless. I forgot what it's like to have a fresh relaxer!
There is one downside, though. I was so excited to relax, I forgot to base my scalp. I know tomorrow, my scalp's gonna be scab city
Anywho, here's my update pic (I hope I posted it right)
<a href="http://www.picturetrail.com/gallery/view/20750584" target="_blank"><img src="http://pic90.picturetrail.com:80/VOL2241/11687608/20750584/t-340156196.jpg" border="0" alt="Free Image Hosting at www.picturetrail.com"/></a>
I used Silk Elements Olive Oil relaxer and after 17 weeks, it was sooo weird to feel water directly on my scalp! Combing is so effortless. I forgot what it's like to have a fresh relaxer!
There is one downside, though. I was so excited to relax, I forgot to base my scalp. I know tomorrow, my scalp's gonna be scab city
Anywho, here's my update pic (I hope I posted it right)
<a href="http://www.picturetrail.com/gallery/view/20750584" target="_blank"><img src="http://pic90.picturetrail.com:80/VOL2241/11687608/20750584/t-340156196.jpg" border="0" alt="Free Image Hosting at www.picturetrail.com"/></a>
MonaLisa
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Sorry ya'll, I can't edit my posts. Just gotta try it again
Here we go again:
Nicccccccccccce Tiff!
Honey.Love
New Member
Joining in...
Current Status: 10weeks postrelaxer
-Last Stretch Time: 7 Weeks
-New Relaxer Stretch Challenge Goal: 17 Weeks
-Potential Relaxer Date: December 17, 2008
I just got a sew-in for the last 7 weeks of stretching. Hopefully this will help as I am using OCT. Anybody got any advice on how often I should use it w/ a sew-in since I'm only gonna wash and DC 1x/wk? I used to apply it every night and rinse it out in the am when I cowashed. I don't wanna wet my hair that often w/ a sew-in. TIA
Current Status: 10weeks postrelaxer
-Last Stretch Time: 7 Weeks
-New Relaxer Stretch Challenge Goal: 17 Weeks
-Potential Relaxer Date: December 17, 2008
I just got a sew-in for the last 7 weeks of stretching. Hopefully this will help as I am using OCT. Anybody got any advice on how often I should use it w/ a sew-in since I'm only gonna wash and DC 1x/wk? I used to apply it every night and rinse it out in the am when I cowashed. I don't wanna wet my hair that often w/ a sew-in. TIA
ShantWhite
New Member
I'm in, but taking it one month at a time
-Current Status: 8 weeks postrelaxer
-Regular Stretch Time: 12 Weeks
-New Relaxer Stretch Challenge Goal: 16 Weeks
-Last Relaxer Date: August 31, 2008
-Expected Relaxer Date: December 21, 2008
-Current Status: 8 weeks postrelaxer
-Regular Stretch Time: 12 Weeks
-New Relaxer Stretch Challenge Goal: 16 Weeks
-Last Relaxer Date: August 31, 2008
-Expected Relaxer Date: December 21, 2008
SmartyPants
New Member
I have that MT/OCT induced growth too (I'm at seven weeks post). I do two things. First, I am now doing a turbie twist steam treatment three days a week. I do not attempt to rollerset my wet hair unless I have done the steam treatment. Second, I use the tail end of a rattail comb to part my hair. It's useless to use the comb end!
SmartyPants
New Member
It looks like most people are stretching until right before Christmas. I am going for 15 weeks which would have me relaxing on the same day as you.
morehairplease
Well-Known Member
Count me in ladies...
-Current Status: 3 weeks post relaxer
-Last Stretch Time: n/a(texturized my natural hair Oct. 7, 2008)
-New Relaxer Stretch Challenge Goal: 12 Weeks
-Potential Relaxer Date: December 29, 2008
If I decide to get braids, I will be stretching for an additional 3 months = 24 weeks.
-Current Status: 3 weeks post relaxer
-Last Stretch Time: n/a(texturized my natural hair Oct. 7, 2008)
-New Relaxer Stretch Challenge Goal: 12 Weeks
-Potential Relaxer Date: December 29, 2008
If I decide to get braids, I will be stretching for an additional 3 months = 24 weeks.
tiffers
Whisper "bleep boop" to yourself when you're sad.
TISHEE!!!!!!!!!!!
Why'd you texturize? Are you happy with the results? I know you were suffereing with dryness with your natural hair. I wanna see pics! Did you make a thread with pics?morehairplease
Well-Known Member
TISHEE!!!!!!!!!!!
Hey sweetie,
I don't like it. I am sending you a pm now.
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