Stormy
Well-Known Member
It's been 14 weeks since I've had my last relaxer, and let me tell you I didn't think I was gonna make it with all of this new growth. Plus, parts of my hair (in the back) are already practically natural. Because of this, my braidouts didn't look the same in the back as the rest of my hair. I tried cornrowing, but it wouldn't last but a week in this humidity. Bunning it was putting too much stress on it because I had to keep brushing it (soaking wet) so much to make the new growth lay down. I was tired of this style. And it seemed like I was finding more hair in my comb, and having to do conditioner washes like everyday. I was really running out of options so I bought $23 worth of Motions products. The new herbal Mild relaxer, neutralizing shampoo, and after relaxer conditioner because I was gonna break down and texturize it.
But, last week I desperately needed to find a style for a special event. I decided to try a wet set with smaller rollers. I used the flexirods (red) and my hair came out so cute! Lots of cute curls! I've been getting so many compliments.
Not to mention the style lasts for 4 days before the curls start looking frizzy. I didn't have to comb it. That's right. I didn't comb my hair for 4 whole days!!! And get this.... hardly NO breakage! Yesterday I did a conditioner wash, and just before I did it, I lightly combed it just to make sure I wouldn't have any tangles. I had very little hair in the comb. I did my wash, added some oil, and reset it. Once dry, I took the rollers out, and finger lifted the curls. It's true what many of you have said about 4A hair. It loves water, and likes to be left alone. I thought my only option for leaving it alone was with braids. Not so! I've even been using less products. Just shampoo, conditioner, and oil. That's all! Oh, and I haven't used heat in awhile either. I airdry. It takes longer, but it works for me. I have more of an idea of how my hair will look all natural. And because the curls are so tiny, I even have a slight idea of what I'll look like with a TWA.
I'm sorry I don't have any pics. But I just wanted to share if you're trying to go natural, or just stretching your relaxers out, there is hope after all for fighting with the two textures!
Oh, one problem... Now I don't know what I'm gonna do with these products I bought since I've found something that works with my transition, I don't know if or when I'll ever texturize. Guess I'll just have to trade the products in for something else, because I bought them at the Asian BSS and you know they don't give refunds.
But, last week I desperately needed to find a style for a special event. I decided to try a wet set with smaller rollers. I used the flexirods (red) and my hair came out so cute! Lots of cute curls! I've been getting so many compliments.
Not to mention the style lasts for 4 days before the curls start looking frizzy. I didn't have to comb it. That's right. I didn't comb my hair for 4 whole days!!! And get this.... hardly NO breakage! Yesterday I did a conditioner wash, and just before I did it, I lightly combed it just to make sure I wouldn't have any tangles. I had very little hair in the comb. I did my wash, added some oil, and reset it. Once dry, I took the rollers out, and finger lifted the curls. It's true what many of you have said about 4A hair. It loves water, and likes to be left alone. I thought my only option for leaving it alone was with braids. Not so! I've even been using less products. Just shampoo, conditioner, and oil. That's all! Oh, and I haven't used heat in awhile either. I airdry. It takes longer, but it works for me. I have more of an idea of how my hair will look all natural. And because the curls are so tiny, I even have a slight idea of what I'll look like with a TWA.I'm sorry I don't have any pics. But I just wanted to share if you're trying to go natural, or just stretching your relaxers out, there is hope after all for fighting with the two textures!
Oh, one problem... Now I don't know what I'm gonna do with these products I bought since I've found something that works with my transition, I don't know if or when I'll ever texturize. Guess I'll just have to trade the products in for something else, because I bought them at the Asian BSS and you know they don't give refunds.
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If it hadn't been for my DH no telling what would have happened.
Girl, you kicked it into high gear and came out at the finish line. 
