Shay72
Natural, 4A
NOOOO!!!There is no way I could go back to worrying about breakage and counting the # of inches each month. I was so miserable when I was relaxed!
thefineprint
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Naturals: will you EVER go back to a relaxer?
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thefineprint
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your siggy pic. Your sisterlocks are beautiful !
naturalTAN
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i was just thinking the same thing! sisterlocks are definitely going to play a part of my hair's future.
Amoreofcurls
New Member
This, I was just looking through her albums
WantNatural
Well-Known Member
Never say never, but....no. I love my natural hair. I have my moments like now when I'm a bit frustrated with the length and the time it takes to style it, so I'm going to bun w/weave hair until my hair is long enough to bun by itself. But I don't think about relaxing. I don't knock those who choose to relax because I was relaxed for 20+ years myself. It's just no longer a choice I want to make.
curlicarib
Lovin'' All of Me
Never! Been natural 99% of my life. I wouldn't know what to do with relaxed hair.
I agree with CherryPie, and WantNatural expressed many of my same sentiments. I try to never say "never" as well. I enjoyed my relaxed hair for over 18 years, and I had healthy relaxed hair. However, I enjoy the thickness, fullness, and curl of my natural hair. At this point, I don't see myself going back. I'd prefer pressing my natural hair for a straight look than the permanence of a relaxer.
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Freespirit02
New Member
Helllll nah! I just couldn't..next question please! lol
CrueltyFree
Well-Known Member
Never. And I'll even go a step further and say I have no desire for straight hair at all, not even by flat irons or blow dryers. I just don't believe straight hair is for me. 
beana
Well-Known Member
No because my hair never thrived with a relaxer. It took years for me to transition because transitioning always scared me. If I could've traded my relaxed hair at APL for natural hair at that length there wouldve been no questioning my preference to have natural hair.
Transitioning hasn't been a chore because I've been wearing weaves most of the time. I know the growth and health of my natural hair will far exceed my relaxed hair.
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Transitioning hasn't been a chore because I've been wearing weaves most of the time. I know the growth and health of my natural hair will far exceed my relaxed hair.
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EllePixie
New Member
I'm another one of those people who don't like to say never. You don't know what may happen in your life, and...if you say "never," if you ending up doing that thing then people often flip out...don't need all of that. I have a right to change my mind anytime I want to. That being said, I don't see why I would relax my hair again. I love my hair, and certainly don't miss the dandruff, scabs, and breakage I had with a relaxer (although with LHCF I think I would be able to care for my relaxed hair much better now). If I wanted straight hair, I'd just flat iron it.
greenbees
Well-Known Member
I can't say I'll never relax my hair again because I don't know what the future holds, but I have no plans now or in the future to relax my hair again. I'm supa tender headed and relaxers would always feel like a million fire ants crawling over my head and biting at once. *shudders* And my relaxed hair was almost always busted lol, it only looked good for about a week after I went to the salon.
Hmmmmm, I lovedddd my short relaxed hair. Loved it! And miss it from time to time. That would be the ONLY reason for me if I ever decided to go back to relaxers. But when I see my hair thrive as a natural, I am in loveeee with my hair. Its the healthiest, the best it ever was when I am natural, no doubt. But I miss styles. I cannot lie about that.
Natural Hair Princess
New Member
I've transitioned from a relaxer to natural twice in my life already. And this time natural hair is here to stay. My hair is the longest it's ever been and I absolutely love the versatility of it. Plus I've always suffered damage with relaxers due to my lack of knowledge on how to properly take care of my hair in that state. But now even with knowledge from this forum, I prefer my hair natural and so does my significant other and my family!
nichelle02
Well-Known Member
I won't say never. I'm an accidental transitioner. In 2009, I tried BKT. And after the first application, I decided to stop relaxing since BKT gave me the same result. Since then, I've just been bunning, using 1/2 wigs, etc during the week for work and my hair feels good. On the weekend I play around a bit with natural styles but since I have two textures, I really haven't done much. Also, the hair on the top of my head is really quite a different texture than the rest and I'm not quite sure what to do with it. I always relaxed that portion for a shorter period of time due to the texture but I had no idea there was such a difference.
Anyway...
Since I was relaxing while on this board, my hair wasn't doing poorly. I'd learned enough about types of relaxers, moisture, protein, etc that my hair was the healthiest it had ever been. I hadn't had any burns, etc in years and years. But it does feel better now. I'm going to just keep using protective styles, etc until August when I reach the 2 year anniversary of my last relaxer. Then, maybe I'll cut off what's left of the relaxed hair... or... who knows.
Anyway...
Since I was relaxing while on this board, my hair wasn't doing poorly. I'd learned enough about types of relaxers, moisture, protein, etc that my hair was the healthiest it had ever been. I hadn't had any burns, etc in years and years. But it does feel better now. I'm going to just keep using protective styles, etc until August when I reach the 2 year anniversary of my last relaxer. Then, maybe I'll cut off what's left of the relaxed hair... or... who knows.
MyAngelEyez~C~U
Well-Known Member
Nope, this is it for me! Best decision I've made for my hair.
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sexylonglegs
New Member
natural and never a relaxer again..
grownwomanaz
Love and Harmony
I'm on month 21 of my transition with approximately 1 inch of relaxed ends. No turning back for me. I haven't even gotten the urge to relax. Straight hair is just a rollerset or rollerset and flat iron away...now back to lurkdom.
Evolving78
Well-Known Member
i think the next time i want to rock straight hair, i'll just heat train my hair.
Makenzie
Well-Known Member
I have been natural for three years and my hair is almost APL. I am in love with my hair. Love the texture, the thickness. When my hair is relaxed it looks thin for a couple weeks until it plumps up.
With that being said, I will be relaxing next month. I am sick of buns and wigs and want to wear my hair out more. The heat and humidity will be easier to manage with relaxed hair. I will relax and stretch till next summer. If this plan goes well, I'll relax again next summer.
Natural vs. relaxer is not a philosophical issue for me. Relaxing once a year seems a nice compromise.
With that being said, I will be relaxing next month. I am sick of buns and wigs and want to wear my hair out more. The heat and humidity will be easier to manage with relaxed hair. I will relax and stretch till next summer. If this plan goes well, I'll relax again next summer.
Natural vs. relaxer is not a philosophical issue for me. Relaxing once a year seems a nice compromise.
kellistarr
Well-Known Member
Nah. I can't be bothered with having my hair relaxed. I can't get into it, but I will say that I love what's growing out of my scalp. It is mine. I don't need to change it.
keepithealthy
Well-Known Member
I doubt that I will ever relax again. If I want to wear straight hair I can always roller set or flat iron. But I wear my hair natural 75% of the time or more.
Ms. Martina
Well-Known Member
I was actually thinking about starting this thread last week OP...lol. I'm not fully natural quite yet(3 months left until I BC), but I don't think I will go back. Of course nothing is set in stone though. I had long healthy hair throughout my entire relaxed life, so I don't have an issue with relaxed hair. However, I think I would probably just flat iron my hair instead of getting a relaxer if I ever got sick of my curls. I like being able to be both curly and straight, and natural would give me the option to do both. Buttttt, like I said..nothing is set in stone. I might decide to relax again in my 40's or something...lol. Only God knows...
chrisanddonniesmommy
New Member
I'm transitioning and I can honestly say that I don't miss relaxers. So, nope, nada, uh-uh. That ship has sailed.
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