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perfectpeace said:
Im not caving in but . . . I relaxed about 4 weeks ago and am really struggling here. The Surge gave me about 2 more weeks of growth than usual
which means, it feels like 6 weeks--my normal touch up time. My original goal was 16 weeks. I think I was half-sleep when I posted that because there is just no way. I am going to hang in for 4 more weeks and then decide from there. (I'm also on the no-heat challenge so, once that is over on December 17, I will be able to flat iron the roots. Maybe that will make a difference). But I am still hanging in there. (If it starts shedding alot though, Ima have to cave in).
Jainygirl, sounds like you are doing great! Do you have any tips or product suggestions on taming the newgrowth? I see you and I have the same type of hair (4a/4b).
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I haven't been having too hard of a time dealing with my new growth.....so far
i know this may sound bad--i just don't comb through it unless it's the day i shampoo
I use my hands to go through it during the week when it seems like something crazy may be going on up there
, or else i gently pull a widetooth comb through it. I try not to do this too much 'cause my new growth tends to get kinda "foresty" after a while if you know what i mean
i have read on the boards where other 4a/b's have suggested using Sta Sof Fro on the new growth while stretching out relaxers to keep it soft and managable
I bought some this past week. i tested it in a small area and i liked how it made the new hair feel, much more managable. Hopefully Sta Sof Fro will save my sanity later in this challenge
--HTH---jainygirl