Thinking about relaxing....I want style!

[Nola Darling]

I never considered relaxing until LHCF. But I'm really thinking about it. I want a really tight hair cut but I don't feel like it can be done being natural.

I've been natural since 99. Never thought I'd go back but I dunno....

Any naturals here wear presses with nice hair cuts?? This summer humidity is really getting me down. My styles will not last out the door to save my life And I'm not ballin' like that to go pro on a regular basis.

HELP!

 

[ajoyfuljoy]

I just wanna say that I think it's awesome that you've been natural since '99!

The heat makes us all wanna do crazy things to our hair. I always ask myself, "Will I feel like this in the fall?"

Whatever you decide, I'm sure it will be beautiful. You have to make sure to post pics.

My only advice (I know I'm not a natural, I'm sorry) is that if you go short, relaxed, get some layers! About 1.5 years ago my hair was between ear and chin length and I had fierce, full layers! It looked a little different every time I styled it (kind of like it had it's own personality). I loved that cut and sometimes miss it...

 

[Rapunzel*]

i would try getting a full weave and a style with the cut you want
if you love it then go ahead and relax but if u dont then u can always stay natural

ive sweat out relaxers too

 

[ajoyfuljoy]

i would try getting a full weave and a style with the cut you want
if you love it then go ahead and relax but if u dont then u can always stay natural

ive sweat out relaxers too

yup, after 10 weeks my relaxed hair has to be bunned b/c the roots take ova!

They are little spirals and they won't be made to lay down.

 

[Nola Darling]

Hmm...maybe I should try the weave. Thanks for the input yall!

 

[Caramela]

If you want to relax your hair, I think you should do it!
Side note, is it just me, or do we look alike?

 

[20Pearls_Girl]

Will be relaxing tomorrow. Being natural is NOT for me.

 

[chebaby]

If you want to relax your hair, I think you should do it!
Side note, is it just me, or do we look alike?

yall look alike.

 

[Nola Darling]

If you want to relax your hair, I think you should do it!
Side note, is it just me, or do we look alike?

Let me see a pic. PM me if you dont want to post in here.

 

[morehairplease]

If you want to relax your hair, I think you should do it!
Side note, is it just me, or do we look alike?

you two really do look alike. how cool is that

 

[Nola Darling]

Yes, we do look similar! Haha!

I changed my mind, lol. I figured out how to keep it straight. I just wrap it really tight at night and use sweet almond oil in the morning to keep the fluff down. Also, I don't take my hair down WAY after I have gotten out of the shower and not right after. That helps ALOT!

 

[RegaLady]

I will be also relaxing. My first intent was to stretch, then I thought about transitioning. Well, I am going back to my original plan, to strech. DH won't be happy, but OH WELL!erplexed I love my short cut. I'm still gonna grow it out, but I like my own hair better!

In regards to you, don't let the summer heat sidetrack you. Also, do what you feel. It's hair!