Relaxed Hair Thread

[SugarSweetCoco**]

Currently 6 weeks post. Was (unsucessfuly) texlaxed but now relaxed straighter wirh ORS lye. Loving it. Would never use no lye again! Really simple lazy girl regimen.. All I do is prepoo, shampoo and condition. Apply a spray leave-in, serum and blowdry on low heat or air dry. Spritz with leave-in daily and call it a day. Moisturise during wash day and low manipulation works wonders for me. Planning to relax in 4-6 weeks time. My only downfall is that I've cut about 7 inches or more off in past 2.5 years for the blunt end look so am committing myself to no cuts or trims for next 6 months!! xx

 

[Evolving78]

Third time using African Pride braid sheen spray for moisture. I sealed with grapeseed oil again.
Feels good, this maybe a keeper.
I washed and conditioned my hair.

I used the Mystic Divine leave-in to detangle my hair. I used Pantene gold buttercream to help with airdrying.

I M&S and now my hair is in a bun clipped up.

 

[quirkydimples]

I feel the urge to put my hair away, but I already know it won't last. I can't keep crochets in and I've seen a cute wig that looks like my hair, but I've never been successful with those either. I can dream, though.

 

[MzSwift]

Third time using African Pride braid sheen spray for moisture. I sealed with grapeseed oil again.
Feels good, this maybe a keeper.
I washed and conditioned my hair.

I used the Mystic Divine leave-in to detangle my hair. I used Pantene gold buttercream to help with airdrying.

I M&S and now my hair is in a bun clipped up.

Yay, I'm happy you found something!!

 

[Evolving78]

Yay, I'm happy you found something!!

It dries quickly. It doesn't keep my hair wet. And I like that it is a mist. It was sittting in the cabinet... brand new bottle. Thank you!

 

[MzSwift]

I feel the urge to put my hair away, but I already know it won't last. I can't keep crochets in and I've seen a cute wig that looks like my hair, but I've never been successful with those either. I can dream, though.

I've seriously been in these same cornrows for two weeks. Was supposed to be rocking this curly wig but the hair in my face was too much in this heat. I just low bun these puppies and throw a headband on when I run to the store.

I just ordered some Marley hair. Gonna put in some twist extensions and rock those for a bit. If I wear my hair out in between, I'll just wash, DC and flat iron.

The low-no manipulation regi did wonders for my hair when I was natural. I'm going to need to do it for the rest of my stretch. I'm 2 months into a 6 month stretch. I've been chilling at MBL way too long. Trying to get back to WL by the EOTY and WHIP by next December!

 

[Royalq]

Sooooo, I decided imma go with lye relaxer. Im debating between Mizani, Affirm, or ORS.

 

[quirkydimples]

I relaxed my hair with my usual (Linange relaxer) and my usual routine. I let it air dry mostly, then did a quick blow dry and that's it. I'll flat iron it in the morning...or not.

 

[MsCarmenP]

I've noticed people saying they flat iron after a relaxer touchup. Out of curiosity, why? I'm just wondering if this is something I should start back doing.

 

[ItsMeLilLucky]

I've noticed people saying they flat iron after a relaxer touchup. Out of curiosity, why? I'm just wondering if this is something I should start back doing.

They probably trim their ends or want their hair extra straight.

 

[Evolving78]

I've noticed people saying they flat iron after a relaxer touchup. Out of curiosity, why? I'm just wondering if this is something I should start back doing.

Most don't relax bone straight.

 

[quirkydimples]

I've noticed people saying they flat iron after a relaxer touchup. Out of curiosity, why? I'm just wondering if this is something I should start back doing.

I flatiron after a relaxer because I don't relax bone straight and also I want my ends turned slightly under. I have a bob.

I don't understand why you wouldn't flatiron it unless your hair is going into a bun or something. Even if you do relax bone straight, if you don't flatiron then how are you creating a hairstyle if you wear your hair down? Are you rollersetting?

 

[LushLox]

I flatiron after a relaxer because I don't relax bone straight and also I want my ends turned slightly under. I have a bob.

I don't understand why you wouldn't flatiron it unless your hair is going into a bun or something. Even if you do relax bone straight, if you don't flatiron then how are you creating a hairstyle if you wear your hair down? Are you rollersetting?

I rarely flat iron after relaxing, I would just blow dry, set on flexi rods or satin rollers and leave it at that, Now I'll be going back to roller setting consistently because it's such a game changer for me. I may iron the roots now and again.

 

[quirkydimples]

I rarely flat iron after relaxing, I would just blow dry, set on flexi rods or satin rollers and leave it at that, Now I'll be going back to roller setting consistently because it's such a game changer for me. I may iron the roots now and again.

It's a time issue for me. Even when I was APL I didn't do it because it takes too long. Plus I exercise and sweat heavily in my head, so there's no point for me...and I'm hair lazy.

 

[11228]

I relaxed my hair with my usual (Linange relaxer) and my usual routine. I let it air dry mostly, then did a quick blow dry and that's it. I'll flat iron it in the morning...or not.

Speaking of, I need to order Linange for my next touch up

I think I'm going to self install box braids ( not my usual, I'll add extensions) at the end of of this month and take them out in September. That should push my touch up to 18 weeks at least

 

[SuchaLady]

I don't understand why you wouldn't flatiron it unless your hair is going into a bun or something. Even if you do relax bone straight, if you don't flatiron then how are you creating a hairstyle if you wear your hair down? Are you rollersetting?

Are you referring to after a relaxer or in general? I dont flat iron to create hairstyles on relaxer weeks nor nonrelaxing weeks.

 

[MsCarmenP]

I flatiron after a relaxer because I don't relax bone straight and also I want my ends turned slightly under. I have a bob.

I don't understand why you wouldn't flatiron it unless your hair is going into a bun or something. Even if you do relax bone straight, if you don't flatiron then how are you creating a hairstyle if you wear your hair down? Are you rollersetting?

The last couple of times I've had a touchup, I had my stylist rollerset afterwards. Before that, she was flat ironing it. But I was worried it might be causing damage. When I was doing my own relaxers, I never flat ironed. I would just touchup and wrap my hair.

 

[Britt]

Hi ladies, here's a pic from earlier. I finally relaxed.

 

[SuchaLady]

The last couple of times I've had a touchup, I had my stylist rollerset afterwards. Before that, she was flat ironing it. But I was worried it might be causing damage. When I was doing my own relaxers, I never flat ironed. I would just touchup and wrap my hair.

Yeah, relaxing doesnt warrant a special hairstyle for me either. Honestly, it just goes in a ponytail when Im done

 

[ItsMeLilLucky]

Yeah, relaxing doesnt warrant a special hairstyle for me either. Honestly, it just goes in a ponytail when Im done

I did that this time too. It's been too muthahumping hot for me to do anything lol. I take my ponytail down to spray X21 then put it back up. I love the ease of it

 

[ItsMeLilLucky]

Hi ladies, here's a pic from earlier. I finally relaxed.

Hellooooo Sexy! Don't you give me those come hither eyes

 

[ItsMeLilLucky]

It's a time issue for me. Even when I was APL I didn't do it because it takes too long. Plus I exercise and sweat heavily in my head, so there's no point for me...and I'm hair lazy.

Abso-freaking-lutely! It doesn't help that it's hot at my work too

 

[11228]

Hi ladies, here's a pic from earlier. I finally relaxed.

Swinging!

You have beautiful skin. I'm jealous

 

[LushLox]

I hate the stage where your stretch makes you feel like your hair has totally shrunk. I've not even got to the business end of the stretch yet. *sigh*

 

[Britt]

Swinging!

You have beautiful skin. I'm jealous

Aww thank you !

 

[Guinan]

Hi ladies, here's a pic from earlier. I finally relaxed.

Your hair came out great. Did you self-relax or go to a salon?

 

[Britt]

Your hair came out great. Did you self-relax or go to a salon?

thank you! I went to the salon. But honestly, I'm disappointed because I'm severely over processed. I'm surprised by this. Stylist took all precautions, used affirm normal for about 20 min start to finish and my hair is limp and bone straight when wet. Le sigh.... i'll try another stylist next go around and hold off for at least 4 months before relaxing again.

 

[sunnieb]

Hi ladies, here's a pic from earlier. I finally relaxed.

Gorgeous!

 

[Royalq]

So I decided I'm going to relax my natural hair with Mizani butter blend lye in regular strength. Now to track it down. I need to check some beauty supply stores to see if I can get it. I hate having to order stuff online. I went with regular strength because from what I read many ladies came out underprocessed with the mild. Though my hair is fine and high porosity I don't want to be underprocessed or texlaxed. Idk how much I will need for a full head of long 4b hair. This might cost me a pretty penny.

 

[SuchaLady]

thank you! I went to the salon. But honestly, I'm disappointed because I'm severely over processed. I'm surprised by this. Stylist took all precautions, used affirm normal for about 20 min start to finish and my hair is limp and bone straight when wet. Le sigh.... i'll try another stylist next go around and hold off for at least 4 months before relaxing again.

It may revert a little after a couple weeks. The straightness I'm left with immediately after relaxing is never what sticks. I'm surprised you overprocessed in 20 minutes. 20 minutes leaves my hair looking like the wild child. Perhaps it was excess manipulation? Did she smooth too much? Did she comb through the newgrowth?