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Spinny: The Relaxer "Reveal" Thread!!!!
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Evolving78
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thank you!
i bought the one that is suppose to smell better and it smelled very strong (relaxer strong) when i took the lid off, but my hair doesn't have that relaxer smell. it didn't burn either. but i based my scalp well. i took me 30-40 mins to base my scalp. so i guess it served it's purpose?
caliscurls
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Did a touch up and major corrective late in the week to go from texlaxed to straight.
The first picture is from this time last year (between SL and APL) before I took the plunge to texlax. The second picture is from today (between APL and BSL) - 3 days post. The length is unbelievable as it's never been this long before.
The first picture is from this time last year (between SL and APL) before I took the plunge to texlax. The second picture is from today (between APL and BSL) - 3 days post. The length is unbelievable as it's never been this long before.
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Mische
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caliscurls your thickness is lovely! Great progress, too. Post that regimen!
shortdub78 Glad you liked the results from Mizani BB Medium/Regular. I will never ever switch relaxers it's so good. It's funny you mention the smell of it though because I like it.
No lie, the lid of my tub slipped the other day while I was moving it to another spot and I thought the whiff was so nice. Yeah... I'm weird.
shortdub78 Glad you liked the results from Mizani BB Medium/Regular. I will never ever switch relaxers it's so good. It's funny you mention the smell of it though because I like it.
No lie, the lid of my tub slipped the other day while I was moving it to another spot and I thought the whiff was so nice. Yeah... I'm weird.Evolving78
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i can't wait to see them! we will still be on the same schedule together! what relaxer did you use?
missbugg21
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I don't have a "before" shot, but the pic in my siggy is my post-relaxer shot. I'm 1 week post.
Evolving78
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very nice! what was your relaxer process? what did relaxer did you use?
i am really digging the Butter Blends. my hair doesn't have that thin bone straight look and feel to it, but it did get it straight. i hate i had to relax it myself. i was pressed for time to allow somebody else to do it.
i need to read some more threads on self relaxing. i am in such a rush to get the relaxer on and to smooth it out in enough time, so i don't over process. i get sloppy with it too. i want to be more neater, but quicker. that is my issue.
caliscurls
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Mische
For the last half of 2011 my regimen was extremely simple:
- 1x month henna, blow dry, and flat iron using the silken child leave in (great detangler for me) and chi silk infusion.
- wear my hair down for 1 week, then the rest of the month in a banana clip.
- daily for weeks 2-4, moisturize (NTM) and seal (Chi silk infusion) nightly and place in 1 large flexi-rod on the top of my head. Morning, shake out and put in a banana clip.
- S&D only, no trims. NO combing whatsoever except that 1x a month before the henna.
2012
At first I thought I didn't have any heat damage (was flat ironing on 400) but then realized about 1-2 months ago that damage was slowing creeping up on me and spreading like a virus.
So, I've been going back and forth...between my original and co-washing regularly. First time I tried co-washing for a few weeks it created more issues. Before I did the major corrective I had it down and figured out my problem was product and technique.
Now that it's straight, I'm going to attempt to stick to co-washing, air drying, buns and braid-outs. The flat iron will be saved for when I dust every 2 months with the Split-Ender, which I love. I refuse to trim or even up my hair and used it for the first time Friday - I believe the hype now!
For the last half of 2011 my regimen was extremely simple:
- 1x month henna, blow dry, and flat iron using the silken child leave in (great detangler for me) and chi silk infusion.
- wear my hair down for 1 week, then the rest of the month in a banana clip.
- daily for weeks 2-4, moisturize (NTM) and seal (Chi silk infusion) nightly and place in 1 large flexi-rod on the top of my head. Morning, shake out and put in a banana clip.
- S&D only, no trims. NO combing whatsoever except that 1x a month before the henna.
2012
At first I thought I didn't have any heat damage (was flat ironing on 400) but then realized about 1-2 months ago that damage was slowing creeping up on me and spreading like a virus.
So, I've been going back and forth...between my original and co-washing regularly. First time I tried co-washing for a few weeks it created more issues. Before I did the major corrective I had it down and figured out my problem was product and technique.
Now that it's straight, I'm going to attempt to stick to co-washing, air drying, buns and braid-outs. The flat iron will be saved for when I dust every 2 months with the Split-Ender, which I love. I refuse to trim or even up my hair and used it for the first time Friday - I believe the hype now!
@shortdub78 I used Africa's Best with Organic Conditioning in Regular.. It was on sale at Walmart (I need a e-spanking!!) I did not make it past 12 mins including application time before I rinsed it out It was burning so bad!! Back to my ORS in regular (LESSON LEARNED)
shortdub78
I see that you made APL!! CoNgrats!! Imagine where you will be by Dec!!
shortdub78
I see that you made APL!! CoNgrats!! Imagine where you will be by Dec!!
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divachyk
Instagram: adaybyjay
A combination of things @sunnieb - underprocessed hair (2010), tangle teezer (2011), matted locks that I chopped (2011). I held out for about 9 months, nursing the hemline, cutting slowly. The chopped locks it what sealed the deal despite the other things mentioned. That caused the major blow to the hemline. I hid the damage well but it got to a point where I could no longer hide the thinning hemline because the strands left behind were weak and continued to break off, thus thinning the hemline more and more by day.
bebezazueta
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sunnieb
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divachyk
Confession: I've been thinking of trimming back to APL myself.
I'm going to re-access my ends after my next relaxer in August, but if they aren't up to snuff snip! snip! they go! I'll get back on a bunning regimen for a year or so while they recover. I won't be jumping for joy, but I want ends that look like yours.
Now if my ends look decent, I might go on a bunning regimen for a few months. I'll see in August.
Confession: I've been thinking of trimming back to APL myself.
I'm going to re-access my ends after my next relaxer in August, but if they aren't up to snuff snip! snip! they go! I'll get back on a bunning regimen for a year or so while they recover. I won't be jumping for joy, but I want ends that look like yours.
Now if my ends look decent, I might go on a bunning regimen for a few months. I'll see in August.
tenderheaded
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DivaChyk- Your hair is gorgeous from roots to ends! You made your decision to cut rather than a stylist deciding for you. Please show us some of your protective styles when you get a chance!
divachyk
Instagram: adaybyjay
sunnieb, while I reached for my hair once or twice today to find the length wasn't there, it sure looks better. So with that, I'm embracing what I called yesterday as the "countdown to trim down". I learned a valuable lesson during the past 9 months. Holding on to aging ends will worsen the shaft if not resolved quickly.
tenderheaded, thank you so much. I'll show you all some styles. I'm letting my hair swang for a few but the buns will be back soon.
tenderheaded, thank you so much. I'll show you all some styles. I'm letting my hair swang for a few but the buns will be back soon.
missbugg21
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@divachyk - I sought out your post about how your touch-up went on Tuesday. I'm sorry that it was an emotional day for you - I understand perfectly as I've had to loose 3 inches in the last 6 months.
Trust me, your hair thanks you for the trim. Now you can maintain healthier ends as you grow back your length.
You have a beautiful head of hair...you're definitely one of my inspirations!
Trust me, your hair thanks you for the trim. Now you can maintain healthier ends as you grow back your length.
You have a beautiful head of hair...you're definitely one of my inspirations!
KiWiStyle
Realtor & Foodie
divachyk,
I love your hair but I'm now discouraged. Your full, thick beautiful APL hair has me thinking how far I am from APL now. My hair is nothing like yours and so many here that are APL already. I have a lot of work to do.
But, you've also encouraged me in another way. I know one day I'll have to trim back to full SL because my nape is much shorter than the rest of my hair. My nape was over processed, dry and badly broken from my pre-LHCF days so my hemline is very see through. I want to achieve APL first just to see what that feels like. I know it'll be difficult to cut inches off at one time but I know it has to be done, I can't wear my hair straight because of it.
Congratulations on your decision, it was a brave one!
I love your hair but I'm now discouraged. Your full, thick beautiful APL hair has me thinking how far I am from APL now. My hair is nothing like yours and so many here that are APL already. I have a lot of work to do.
But, you've also encouraged me in another way. I know one day I'll have to trim back to full SL because my nape is much shorter than the rest of my hair. My nape was over processed, dry and badly broken from my pre-LHCF days so my hemline is very see through. I want to achieve APL first just to see what that feels like. I know it'll be difficult to cut inches off at one time but I know it has to be done, I can't wear my hair straight because of it.
Congratulations on your decision, it was a brave one!
Getting a relaxer n trim tomorrow.. Almost 15 weeks post.. Never stretching this long again... Did it to get thru my first trimester... But even though I should be a lil past my BSB I'll be getting a trim... Breakage and shedding galore during the last couple of weeks.. smh...
MariposaSexyGirl
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