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Bublnbrnsuga
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could this be a step to transitioning to natural? Just curious
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Cat_Eyed_Cutie
New Member
Nope, I've relaxed since grade 5 (I'm almost 24 now) and I wouldn't have it any other way.
dontspeakdefeat
Hair Coach
Re: To those who stretch out relaxers or texturize
Nope! Just stretching so I won't be eyeing my progress all the time.
Nope! Just stretching so I won't be eyeing my progress all the time.
chicamorena
Member
Re: To those who stretch out relaxers or texturize
I stretch my relaxer to cut back the number of times I have to retouch a year and to keep my hair healthy by avoiding overlapping.
I stretch my relaxer to cut back the number of times I have to retouch a year and to keep my hair healthy by avoiding overlapping.
NewlyNature12
New Member
Re: To those who stretch out relaxers or texturize
Not really...I just want to see what my REAL texture is by stretching out my relaxer.
Not really...I just want to see what my REAL texture is by stretching out my relaxer.
chocolate01
Well-Known Member
Re: To those who stretch out relaxers or texturize
Yes and no. No because i've always gone at least 12 weeks between relaxer touch-ups so it's just something I do. Also I love wearing my hair straight. Yes because I've been having some hair issues the last few months and am contemplating what would be the best move for my hair. I broke down last month and got a relaxer after 5 months. I am doing the 6 month no relaxer challenge because I want to see how my hair is doing. It is something that im seriously thinking about, I just need to get over my obsession with straight hair and become confident in myself that I can care for and style my natural hair.
Yes and no. No because i've always gone at least 12 weeks between relaxer touch-ups so it's just something I do. Also I love wearing my hair straight. Yes because I've been having some hair issues the last few months and am contemplating what would be the best move for my hair. I broke down last month and got a relaxer after 5 months. I am doing the 6 month no relaxer challenge because I want to see how my hair is doing. It is something that im seriously thinking about, I just need to get over my obsession with straight hair and become confident in myself that I can care for and style my natural hair.
shoelover1972
New Member
Re: To those who stretch out relaxers or texturize
I am in two minds. I will decide this once I reach my goal. If I decide to go natural I will transition as I am too much of a vain coward to do the big chop
. If I do continue to relax in the future I will only keep it to 2 re-touches a year.
I am in two minds. I will decide this once I reach my goal. If I decide to go natural I will transition as I am too much of a vain coward to do the big chop
Re: To those who stretch out relaxers or texturize
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pradalover said:
I am in two minds. I will decide this once I reach my goal. If I decide to go natural I will transition as I am too much of a vain coward to do the big chop
. If I do continue to relax in the future I will only keep it to 2 re-touches a year.
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Pradalover...I'm the same way!!!!!! Ever since I joined this board I have seen beautiful albums of women with long, healthy relaxed hair and long, healthy natural hair...And I stretch my relaxers out to see how my new growth looks and how I can deal with it...If I decide to go natural, I think I will do it VERY GRADUALLY because I can't do the big chop!!! And I admire those who did!
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pradalover said:
I am in two minds. I will decide this once I reach my goal. If I decide to go natural I will transition as I am too much of a vain coward to do the big chop
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Pradalover...I'm the same way!!!!!! Ever since I joined this board I have seen beautiful albums of women with long, healthy relaxed hair and long, healthy natural hair...And I stretch my relaxers out to see how my new growth looks and how I can deal with it...If I decide to go natural, I think I will do it VERY GRADUALLY because I can't do the big chop!!! And I admire those who did!
shoelover1972
New Member
Re: To those who stretch out relaxers or texturize
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canadiana said:
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pradalover said:
I am in two minds. I will decide this once I reach my goal. If I decide to go natural I will transition as I am too much of a vain coward to do the big chop
. If I do continue to relax in the future I will only keep it to 2 re-touches a year.
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Pradalover...I'm the same way!!!!!! Ever since I joined this board I have seen beautiful albums of women with long, healthy relaxed hair and long, healthy natural hair...And I stretch my relaxers out to see how my new growth looks and how I can deal with it...If I decide to go natural, I think I will do it VERY GRADUALLY because I can't do the big chop!!! And I admire those who did!
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canadiana said:
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pradalover said:
I am in two minds. I will decide this once I reach my goal. If I decide to go natural I will transition as I am too much of a vain coward to do the big chop
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Pradalover...I'm the same way!!!!!! Ever since I joined this board I have seen beautiful albums of women with long, healthy relaxed hair and long, healthy natural hair...And I stretch my relaxers out to see how my new growth looks and how I can deal with it...If I decide to go natural, I think I will do it VERY GRADUALLY because I can't do the big chop!!! And I admire those who did!
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Isis
New Member
Re: To those who stretch out relaxers or texturize
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ricamorena03 said:
I stretch my relaxer to cut back the number of times I have to retouch a year and to keep my hair healthy by avoiding overlapping.
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This is my reason for stretching.
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Me too. The longer I stretch, the easier it is too see my newgrowth when it's time for a retouch.
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ricamorena03 said:
I stretch my relaxer to cut back the number of times I have to retouch a year and to keep my hair healthy by avoiding overlapping.
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This is my reason for stretching.
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Me too. The longer I stretch, the easier it is too see my newgrowth when it's time for a retouch.
model_chick717
New Member
Re: To those who stretch out relaxers or texturize
Nope (to going natural)--I was completely natural BRIEFLY, but wasn't happy with "the look", and I don't mean texture. I didn't feel like I looked grown-up or sophisticated with the styles that I could do with it natural. Not to offend any naturals, I mean for ME personally. I have a young face, so wearing an afro-puff, for example, makes me look 15 yrs old.
Nope (to going natural)--I was completely natural BRIEFLY, but wasn't happy with "the look", and I don't mean texture. I didn't feel like I looked grown-up or sophisticated with the styles that I could do with it natural. Not to offend any naturals, I mean for ME personally. I have a young face, so wearing an afro-puff, for example, makes me look 15 yrs old.
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Bublnbrnsuga
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Karonica said:
The only reason I'm "stretching" it is because I may be transitioning anyway.
Does that count?
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That counts, Karonica
Karonica said:
The only reason I'm "stretching" it is because I may be transitioning anyway.
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That counts, Karonica
Dolce_Dawn
New Member
For me, not exactly. Though stretching my relaxer has allowed me to entertain the thought of transitioning more seriously, I really enjoy the freedom my permed hair brings.
Plus, I get a chance to play w/my newgrowth!!!
Plus, I get a chance to play w/my newgrowth!!!
lowkeyhomie
Active Member
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Karonica said:
The only reason I'm "stretching" it is because I may be transitioning anyway.
Does that count?
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^^^That and I want to see how long I can go in between relaxers
Karonica said:
The only reason I'm "stretching" it is because I may be transitioning anyway.
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^^^That and I want to see how long I can go in between relaxers
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LaNecia
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bumpin for more feed back...
Originally, yes, I did this to go natural but that wasn't for me.
So now, it's a way to minimize damaging my hair by overlapping when I retouch.
Originally, yes, I did this to go natural but that wasn't for me.
So now, it's a way to minimize damaging my hair by overlapping when I retouch.
mscounselor
New Member
Re: To those who stretch out relaxers or texturize
I am transitioning right now (almost 2 months) I never stretched before, but I wish I had. And if I can't do it, it'll just be a long stretch(<---hoping not to come to that)
Are your pics in BP the natural texture? If not, that is a cool relaxer. Either way your hair is beautiful.model_chick717 said:Nope (to going natural)--I was completely natural BRIEFLY, but wasn't happy with "the look", and I don't mean texture. I didn't feel like I looked grown-up or sophisticated with the styles that I could do with it natural. Not to offend any naturals, I mean for ME personally. I have a young face, so wearing an afro-puff, for example, makes me look 15 yrs old.
I am transitioning right now (almost 2 months) I never stretched before, but I wish I had. And if I can't do it, it'll just be a long stretch(<---hoping not to come to that)
curlilocs
Active Member
Once my hair had significant length I relaxed every 12 weeks, hence the term "stretching". Sometimes it was like going from new growth under control to 
, anyway, my decision to transition was just based on my hair texture. It's hard to straighten so I decided to stop going against what was obviously intended for my hair CURLS!!
That's my 2 cents....
, anyway, my decision to transition was just based on my hair texture. It's hard to straighten so I decided to stop going against what was obviously intended for my hair CURLS!! That's my 2 cents....
I stretch my relaxers to basically avoid overlapping and to avoid how often my hair comes in contact with chemicals. I am thinking about doing a very long transition, because I won't be doing the BC EVER. I can't see myself with short hair. My boyfriend was mad because I said I was going to transition last year (around Dec), and ended up relaxing my hair.
I would love to stop relaxing, and I am gonna be on this hair so that I can definitely get thru my transition! Yay! I just took the relaxing products out of my closet, so there is no temptation! My mom is gonna laugh at me just like my sister did just now, when I told her I was gonna go natural.
I would love to stop relaxing, and I am gonna be on this hair so that I can definitely get thru my transition! Yay! I just took the relaxing products out of my closet, so there is no temptation! My mom is gonna laugh at me just like my sister did just now, when I told her I was gonna go natural.
model_chick717
New Member
Re: To those who stretch out relaxers or texturize
Thx!! But no, I'm texturized.....my natural hair doesn't quite "hang" like it does with the texturizer....
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Thx!! But no, I'm texturized.....my natural hair doesn't quite "hang" like it does with the texturizer....
Sweet_Ambrosia
Well-Known Member
Bublnbrnsuga said:could this be a step to transitioning to natural? Just curious
I stretch my relaxers every six months, and the idea does pop in my head a few times, but I'm not ready to take that transitioning step any time soon.
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