Relaxers- How much growth?

[Purtygurly]

How much new growth do you have before you relax? I had my last relaxer in the middle of September. Now I have more than 1½ inches of new growth, it’s really close to 2 inches, but I don’t know exactly where it is because I’m too lazy to look at those little lines on the ruler and figure out what they mean.

I have mostly 4a/b hair and some 3c (or maybe just more loosely curled 4a?) at the crown. It’s thick and I don’t even try to comb it when it’s dry because I’m afraid of breakage.

I was going to wait for 3 months that means that I would relax on Dec. 15. By that time I will have at least 2¼ inches, probably at least a half-inch more. My hair grows on average ¾ of an inch per month, but it has been growing faster than that lately. Is it better for me to relax at a certain length of my new growth, or to let my scalp rest for a longer period of time?

My new growth isn’t dry or unmanageable or anything…

 

[CocoaCure]

I think that sounds fine what you're doing. I've never gone more than 6 weeks without a relaxer, so this is my challenge to myself - to go 10 weeks!!! I figure since I'm using the SCurl and other softening methods I can make it. But as for your growth amount, I think that's great! I also think that's a good time to relax it if you just can't take it anymore (the two textures) and YOU feel you need to relax. I guess it's different for everyone. Good Luck with your awesome progress!!

 

[pebbles]

I usually have between one half to an inch of new growth at the time of my touch ups. I can't go much longer than eight weeks because then I get a lot of breakage.

 

[shinyblackhair]

As long as you don't get the breakage, then I say go for it. Typically I wait about 3 or 4 months however I last relaxed Oct. 4, but I will be doing it again in Dec. so I can be fresh for Christmas and New Years.

I'm so vain.

 

[love2praz]

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pebbles said:
I usually have between one half to an inch of new growth at the time of my touch ups. I can't go much longer than eight weeks because then I get a lot of breakage.

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The same goes for me. No longer than eight weeks or else I suffer!

Normally, I have about 1-2 inches of new growth by that time.

 

[Armyqt]

I think you have a good amount of new growth to relax now if you want to. However, if all is well (no breakage and such) and you will like to hold on a lil longer, I think you can. The key for many of the ladies (including myself) who wait long periods for relaxing is "minimal manipulation" and moisture. Personally I wet/rinse/conditioner wash my hair every two to three days. I only comb in the shower when rinsing the conditioner out (using the Jilbere shower comb). I also use a conditioner that has an incredible amount of slip (Humecto) to make detangling in the shower easier. Once I'm out, I put on Razac Perfect for Perms Leave-In (amazing stuff) and put my hair in a ponytail/bun and roll. When I get home, I moisture with S-Curl and EVOO and pin it up until the next day. No frills or styles. WHen You try and struggle with both textures, you will almost undoubtedly fail and get a large amount of breakage.

Just remember, moisture and "minimal manipulation" are gonna be the keys to your success

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[beana3]

for me (like pebbles) after one inch of new growth my hair gives me trouble. As long as you are not comprosing breakage for the sake of waiting longer, I think its fine. I applaud those who can go more than 3 months in b/w touchups, i really wish hat was something i could do.

 

[AnjelLuvs]

I was goin to ask the same exact question. First I dont want to perm so often, but then my hair is breaking. It is a lil give and take I think. I am probably goin to perm this weekend, because last night when I combed my hair I could feel the struggle I was having when combing from the roots.

 

[karezone]

Only comb hair while it is wet.

 

[AnjelLuvs]

I do only comb when wet but now it is becoming a lil problem just doin that