Relaxed Hair Thread

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RoundEyedGirl504 said:
I think if you did the Kpak shampoo and intensive treatment you should have followed with a moisturizing conditioner, sounds like you used a lot of protein.
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I forgot to mention that I did but i cant remember what i used...my freaking hair is breaking as i grab it!my tresses are stressed!:nono:
 
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I love this thread and the positivity in it! Thanks ladies!


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mywill33 ,you and i are in similar boats. i too use joico k pak but i just dropped mega-tek from my regimen. I was using it twice a week after each cowash(with a moisturising conditioner). after the cowash and megatek application to the scalp.(though some would get on the hair itself) i would use a non-protein leave in. once a week i would wash everything out and start afresh. I was even taking garlic regularly to combat any possible shedding since i read that was a side effect. Despite all that I got the same problem that you are having. my hair was becoming so fragile, it was like the individual strands were thinning or something. everything was snap, crackle, pop! Maybe drop the megatek for a few weeks. See if there is an improvement. I'm doing better without it. HTH
 
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sunnieb said:
For the first time in years, I went a week without deep conditioning. My schedule was so busy, that I just didn't have time.

I cowashed 4x though and my hair loved it. I may think about doing this again on purpose and see how my hair responds.

I'm under the dryer now doing a moisturizing dc. I also clarified to get rid of all of the buildup from cowashing only last week.
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sunnieb - I find that I can skip DC every now and all remain ok.

janeemat said:
Maybe this is where I went wrong. Or am I over reacting to think that since my hair is flat ironed I should be able to run a comb through it without it getting tangled. I guess I will do a little dusting tonight.
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janeemat - snagging could me a trim is needed but it also might be because of product buildup.

Evallusion said:
I'm experimenting with buns. What product/technique are you all using to get your hair to lay flat/slick/sleek?
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Evallusion - 1st place - Bee Mine Curly Butter. 2nd place - HV whipped gelly.

Raspberry said:
I'm at the 6 week mark.. time to start using these stretching techniques I've been reading about. First up tomorrow is to apply my conditioner like a relaxer.. that's a lot of condish to go through but that just means I'll have an excuse to buy more lol. I'm gonna use GVP Conditioning Balm (Matrix).

What cheapish conditioners do you all recommend if you need to use a lot of it? Less than $6...
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Raspberry - I apply my conditioner from root to tip. I use an applicator brush to apply to the roots.
 
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Hey relaxed ladies ! :gorgeous:

im 4 weeks into a 24 week stretch and i have about and inch of ng in my crown and 1/2 everywhere else :blush: i never attempted this long of a stretch before, but MSM and CFCG has my ng super soft :grin: so i hope it doesnt get too unmanageable
 
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divachyk said:
@Raspberry - I apply my conditioner from root to tip. I use an applicator brush to apply to the roots.
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divachyk I used an applicator brush last night and it so did the trick :yep:especially since I can't finger part through my new growth.

bebezazueta I mixed GVP Matrix Conditioning Balm, Suave Rosemary Mint, a dollop of Silk Dreams Vanilla Silk Moisture Dream, and some Hot 6 Oil together..it was easy to comb through while air-drying and my hair was shiny, soft, and moisturized this morning :lick:.. not to mention my new growth is somewhat elongated and my hair is laying flatter.
 
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Hmm, I abandoned the brush and now use an applicator bottle to apply con to my new growth. It's less mess because I mix all my ingredients in the bottle, shake, and then apply all over w/o having to part my hair at all! :yep:
 
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keyawarren - great suggestion for those that are mixologists. I no longer mix my DCners, thus they are too thick for an applicator bottle.
 
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lustrous said:
@mywill33 ,you and i are in similar boats. i too use joico k pak but i just dropped mega-tek from my regimen. I was using it twice a week after each cowash(with a moisturising conditioner). after the cowash and megatek application to the scalp.(though some would get on the hair itself) i would use a non-protein leave in. once a week i would wash everything out and start afresh. I was even taking garlic regularly to combat any possible shedding since i read that was a side effect. Despite all that I got the same problem that you are having. my hair was becoming so fragile, it was like the individual strands were thinning or something. everything was snap, crackle, pop! Maybe drop the megatek for a few weeks. See if there is an improvement. I'm doing better without it. HTH
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Thank you some much I am not alone! I was using the mix but like you I was taking the garlic supplement and stopped. I usually condition and seal a few times a week. But I usually alternate weeks with Joico K Pak Shampoo and Conditioner and only this last time used the intense treatment. Other weekends I use the Kenra Moisture Shampoo and Conditioner with a muriad of other stuff. I co wash with the HE LTR which I usually mix with Hollywood Oilve Oil conditioner and silicon mix ....but yeah I think I will take a break from the protein. I just want pretty hair!!!!!! :ohwell:
 
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Hello all! I'm sort of new. I've posted here and there and finally this year am getting more serious about retention and overall hair care, and I can say i've seen a huge change in the last 6 months thanks to everyone on this board. :grin:

Reggie:
Texlax every 4-6 months or longer, focus on moisturizing and sealing my ends, PS during the winter, use butters, oils and EOs and AVJ. Henna as needed for color mostly. Still working on a stable Reggie. Low to no heat.

Staples: Cantu BreakFix and Leave in Conditioner, ORS Replenishing pack, ORS Hair Mayo, Shea Moisture Curl Enhancing Smoothie, Jane Carter Nourish and Shine. I could be considered a PJ.

I'm a DIYer and self texlax, henna, cut, trim, etc... I make my own oil mixes and will soon try ayurvedics probably.

Even though I texlax, I mostly wear my hair in more natural styles. I rarely blow my hair out/flat iron, unless its a special occasion or length check and never rollerset (I can't stand dryers!)

HHJ!
 
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divachyk said:
@Raspberry - I DC with a variety of conditioners as I enjoy trying different items but my staple is Kenra Moisturizing DC. I can always count on Kenra when all else fails.
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divachyk, same here.... I stay with a bottle of Kenra MC... it's a conditioner that always yields the same results for me. Back in the day, I LOVED the Kenra IET conditioner was pissed when they discontinued it. It was really buttery and nice, like a much upgraded version of the Kenra conditioner. I was thinking of getting the Kenra Platinum Recovery Mask, it seems most similar to the old IET.
 
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i decided to try and stretch for at least 12 weeks. since i flat ironed my roots its much easier to deal with so i will flat iron the roots only for a while.
 
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Ugh.. I"m gonna have to cut my stretch short and relax at 8.5 weeks.. my ends are underprocessed and bushy and even with low manipulation, dealing with them takes too much effort to avoid breakage. I stopped into see my stylist today and she agreed to do a corrective next week. Everything else was going great though.. ah well, once the ends are in check I"ll be back to stretching.
 
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Posted this in Random Thoughts as well...

How do you guys detangle your flexirod sets? I've given myself a whole new head of ssks with my latest adventure, and I have no idea how I'm going to wash my hair with it all coiled up like this. I finger detangle a section and when I let go it coils back up on itself. This is a mess! :nono:
 
RoseTintedCheeks

Sweater looking kinda rough! ;-) I kid, I kid. Your Bantu knot out is really pretty. Did you do it on dry hair? If not, how long did it take to dry?

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HauteHippie said:
@RoseTintedCheeks

Sweater looking kinda rough! ;-) I kid, I kid. Your Bantu knot out is really pretty. Did you do it on dry hair? If not, how long did it take to dry?

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Lol, I love that sweater. I did it on freshly washed damp hair just before I went to bed. Woke up in the morning and finger combed it out. I did 4 really big ones.
 
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Hello all...

My hair is growing out of its pixie. Its actually not even a pixie anymore! I have a full fledged ear length inverted bob. My last relaxer was on 09.23.11, so I'm currently at 9 weeks. I'll get a relaxer on 12.03.11. So I'll be at about 11 or 12 weeks. I know who stretches w/hair this short...I can't even sit under the dryer to set my hair any longer, it is straight blowdryer time. I'm excited to see where my growth will be when I get the relaxer. I'll continue to taper the back of my hair until my sides are longer, I figure by the Spring, I'll have a pretty even hair style.

My reggie is:

Relaxer: Every 10-12 weeks @ the salon, Affirm Regular

Trim/Cut: When needed only, I try to limit trims on the front and sides of my hair as this area grows at a slower pace than the rest of my hair. I generally don't need trims very often as I try to take care of my ends.

Wash: Weekly at a minimum, I use various products: Keracare, CON, and Redken

DC: Weekly at a minimum: Elasta QP DPR-11, Humecto

PS: My hair is still a little short for true PS, but I will set it on rods once I get my relaxer, tried it this week and it was a mess!!

Moisture/Seal: 2 times daily, using various oils and products. My hair reacts differently to products at different lengths and depending on how far from relaxer I am

Heat: I try to limit heat styling to wash day, but its hard right now that my hair is desperate need of a relaxer! I also use Chi Silk Infusion for a heat protectant

My goal is to have very healthy, no longer than shoulder length hair. I have no desire to have APL or MBL hair. I prefer hair w/more style, and lengths from super short to shoulder seem to provide that for me, plus they are easier to work with for my lifestyle. I know I need a new siggy, I'll work on that this week!
 
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Anyone use Aubrey Organics GPB? If so, what's your regime? I've read great things about this conditioner and plan to use it tomorrow.
 
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I think silicone heavy leave-ins make my hair hard after a couple days.. those smoothing serums are so tempting to tame flyaways though. I'm gonna use Silk Dreams Nourish Oil as a serum replacement and see how that goes. The avocado oil in it is :lick:

ElegantElephant said:
Anyone use Aubrey Organics GPB? If so, what's your regime? I've read great things about this conditioner and plan to use it tomorrow.
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Thanks for reminding me, I need to pick some up today :yep:. I hear its very moisturizing as a gentle protein.
 
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hi ladies! relaxed head ovah heyah! some lovely heads of hair all up in here! i just ended my one year stretch. i usually stretch 6 months but last year i was like why not go another six??

my reggie changes all the time, dont really have a staple, im a pj. BUT i've been using suave coconut conditioner as a leave-in mixed with castor oil and i LUV it! keeps my otherwise dry ends hydrated for days
 
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Mische said:
Posted this in Random Thoughts as well...

How do you guys detangle your flexirod sets? I've given myself a whole new head of ssks with my latest adventure, and I have no idea how I'm going to wash my hair with it all coiled up like this. I finger detangle a section and when I let go it coils back up on itself. This is a mess! :nono:
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Mische This is why i prepoo! After finger detangling a section of hair i use a heavy thick conditioner that will make the hair straighten out. Then i comb through it with a medium toothed comb to remove the shed hair. when i finish my whole head the hair will not be all knotted and tangled.
 
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