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Spinny: The Relaxer "Reveal" Thread!!!!
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pre_medicalrulz
It Always Been About Hair!
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I'm a lurker, but I've just recently re-relaxed from having natural hair. Before 5-5-12, my last relaxer was 12-17-2009. I did a virgin relaxer with Silk elements mild. I will try to stretch at least 6 months, but if I get too tired, I'll make it every 4 months. I transitioned for 1 year and 8 months so I think I can make it 6 months-1 year.
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gabulldawg
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I hope to be doing a reveal in the next few weeks!
Nix08
Relaxed, 4B
We'll wait not so patiently gabulldawg
gabulldawg
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We'll wait not so patiently gabulldawg
I'm trying to decide whether to stretch a little longer or just relax.
I'm about almost 3 months post and don't know if I want to go another month or even do a double stretch (6 months 
). At this point I'm trying to decide whether it will help or hurt my hair more to stretch. It's hard for me to figure that out.
Nix08
Relaxed, 4B
gabulldawg are you experiencing any breakage? If not, and you're enjoying your hair still then I suggest to stretch until you no longer want to and when the mood strikes you go for it
gabulldawg
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gabulldawg are you experiencing any breakage? If not, and you're enjoying your hair still then I suggest to stretch until you no longer want to and when the mood strikes you go for it
Well I'm always shedding a lot.
I'm thinking it's just shedding and not breakage, but I can never tell for sure. I'm also not really enjoying my hair. when I straighten it and get the roots good and straight my hair looks fab, but it doesn't take much for my roots to revert, especially since I'm getting better about working out. So straight styles don't last long. I did a wet bun yesterday, which was okay, but it wasn't fab or anything. I'm over twistouts/braidouts right now, so I don't want to do those. Also not feeling rollersets at the moment. I guess the problem is what I should do with my hair while trying to stretch and still look cute and not feel like a frump. I know I can't use heat daily and won't.
Loving
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gabulldawg Girl, if I was going through all a dat, I would just relax!Well I'm always shedding a lot.
Nix08
Relaxed, 4B
Well I'm always shedding a lot.
This right here!!! I always struggle with my desire to stretch and my desire to look what I think it presentable....my only solution which lasts about 2 weeks is to do a side part and a flat twist along the hairline...but then it looks juvenile on me I feel so I can only do that for so long...I say take it day by day....
gabulldawg
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gabulldawg Girl, if I was going through all a dat, I would just relax!
You are so right. I'm ready to get my swang back and have my hair looking like yours. Your pic just sent me over the edge I think. I think I am going home again this weekend for a wedding and I may just have my mom do my touch ups. I usually do my own, but it gets really rough when I have this much new growth. She will probably lecture me again like she has in the past. She doesn't quite understand the concept of stretching. 
Nix08
Relaxed, 4B
gabulldawg I agree with Loving.....I've decided that if you do your relaxer prep and relaxer properly then 8-12 weeks is more than sufficient
gabulldawg
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Thanks, ladies. Well I think my decision has been made. I will try to hold out to have my mom do my touchup this weekend, but if I can't hold out I will be doing it before then. Guess i should stop scratching and start prepping.
I will try to hold out to have my mom do my touchup this weekend, but if I can't hold out I will be doing it before then. Guess i should stop scratching and start prepping.
Loving
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gabulldawg Aww...you made me blush. Thanks for the compliment.
gabulldawg
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Loving
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@gabulldawg you should come over to the 2012 Relaxed Buddy Thread as well!
http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=606681
http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=606681
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Nix08
Relaxed, 4B
gabulldawg Thx...like Loving said post away we're a happy relaxed bunch
gabulldawg
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Hey, ladies! I self-relaxed last night using the Creme of Nature Argan Oil no-lye relaxer kit. Overall I'm very happy with the results, but am underwhelmed with the progress. Anyway, I'm attaching a few pics of my hair after I blow-dried and flat ironed it. My goals are to get to BSL and thicken up my hair a little bit by December 2012. Then I plan to get a trim to even up my hair in the back.
I would really appreciate some tips on improving overall thickness and length. I'm thinking about doing wash n goes (scrunching) this summer to reduce heat and improve overall health. Any other tips are greatly appreciated!
Anyway, I'm attaching a few pics of my hair after I blow-dried and flat ironed it. My goals are to get to BSL and thicken up my hair a little bit by December 2012. Then I plan to get a trim to even up my hair in the back.I would really appreciate some tips on improving overall thickness and length. I'm thinking about doing wash n goes (scrunching) this summer to reduce heat and improve overall health. Any other tips are greatly appreciated!
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-PYT
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gabulldawg I'd suggest doing more roller setting rather than blow drying and flat ironing. I started doing that towards the end of my relaxing days and noticed more retention. Less flat ironing meant less damaged ends and the curls from my roller sets meant less overall manipulation.
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