Hi. I haven't checked in in several months, but here it goes:
How is everyone doing?
Doing great. I had a minor setback with a failed corrective relaxer attempt in Feb. The Elasta QP regular lye both over and under processed my hair--lost a patch of hair down to the barely relaxed new growth to the left of the crown. But it was hardly noticeable. Lately, my hair has really bounced back.
After several unsatisfying attempts at lye (didn't even texturize really), I've gone back to the box--Profective no lye. I've been very satisified, with no shedding, and my hair isn't any more dry that it was with lye. My hair is just too resistant for lye.
Are you remaining consistent with you routines?
Yes. I wash with CON or Generic Therappe every 3 days. CO wash in between when needed. Deep condition once a week with Lekair and Aphogee 2 min. I wear buns, braid outs, bantu knots, french rolls, or roller sets. Little to no heat: hooded dryer heat only, although I will bust out the blowdryer to finish a roller set since my soft bonnet takes forever to dry.
Have you lost or gained any length?
Yes--I am officially shoulder length, meaning it is resting on my shoulders rather than just touching. After setting my hair yesterday, I actually had to flip my hair from under my shirt when I put it on. A definite milestone! Updates are posted in my album.