Relaxed Hair Thread
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danysedai
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I'm relaxed bonestraight, although since my hairdresser passed away my last 2 relaxers have been done by my mom and the other by a new stylist and I was underprocessed. But this picture was taken last year so I was still bonestraight.
Loving
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Ladies...when do you know its time to relax? I am at 8 weeks post tomorrow and usually relax at 9 weeks. I have been wearing a braidout this week and have been seeing literally 1 or 2 broken hairs when I detangle each day. Is this bad? Should I get my touch up tomorrow? Or push on a little more?
ETA: My new growth is really soft...I make sure to M&S the ends too.
ETA: My new growth is really soft...I make sure to M&S the ends too.
Evolving78
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it sounds like you can go longer if you would like. when it gets rough and you are unable to manage the two different textures, relax before you start to see major breakage.
sunnieb
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Loving - I let my hair tell me when it's time to relax. Breakage at the line of demarcation, over-tangled when I wash, increased shedding, etc. Basically when my hair becomes too much trouble to deal with, then it's relaxer time! 
I was able to comfortably stretch 15 weeks last time, and that's my goal with this stretch. I'm still learning stretching techniques, so we'll see how long I can go.
I was able to comfortably stretch 15 weeks last time, and that's my goal with this stretch. I'm still learning stretching techniques, so we'll see how long I can go.
Ann816
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@Ann816
Hi! I did this look using John Frieda Dream Curls Perfecting Curls spray. After washing and DC I applied my usual leave in (Silicon Mix leave in) sprayed liberally with J.Frieda spray and scrunched my hair from the bottom up,then put my hair in a net, taking care that the bottom of my hair was kind of laying on the bottom of the net (it's one of those big hair nets for rollers).I then sat under my Pibbs for 15- 30 mins. Curls lasted a lot, although by 3rd day I pinned it up into an updo with the curls on top. I also have Dove curl & sculpt defining mousse which I've also used with good results.
Btw: I'm not textlaxed.
Thank you! You hair looks great! I may have to give John Frieda Dream Curls a try!
Ann
I enjoy my hair the most after 4 weeks post - by that time I"m tired of pin straight hair and twist-outs/braid-outs start calling my name. Though I want my hair to be longer (of course), I'm loving having big, thick, healthy looking hair...it definitely adds to my look. I also love touching my new growth.. I don't feel bad about touching my scalp a lot cause a good scalp massage never hurt nobody 
Evolving78
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i am relaxing next week. my hair has been causing me so much drama and the new growth is not helping. i would do it this week, but i'm giving my hair a break. i was handling it too much the past few days.
Nix08
Relaxed, 4B
sunnieb...it seems always at about 8.5 weeks post is when I start to itch to relax. It's not shedding/breakage or anything it's the look that gets me
However, I've done a flat twist along the hairline (in the front) hoping that rocking that style will help me stretch longer. Plus I'm reminded that every time I stretch past 10 weeks I say never again....all this to say I may be not be going as long as I thought
However, I've done a flat twist along the hairline (in the front) hoping that rocking that style will help me stretch longer. Plus I'm reminded that every time I stretch past 10 weeks I say never again....all this to say I may be not be going as long as I thought
sunnieb
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Nix08 - Don't relax! Not yet. Ok, you can relax, but I definitely feel you. I'm doing a moisturizing dc right now. My 8 weeks post newgrowth was tangling something fierce with my relaxed ends! 
So, I clarified with Suave Daily Clarifying, shampooed with Nexxus Therappe, and now I'm dc'ing with Nexxus Humectress. My hair is feeling much better.
Looks like I'll have to start doing my stretched airdrying techniques soon. I'm still shooting for 15 weeks!
Hey! I just thought of a thread topic......
So, I clarified with Suave Daily Clarifying, shampooed with Nexxus Therappe, and now I'm dc'ing with Nexxus Humectress. My hair is feeling much better.
Looks like I'll have to start doing my stretched airdrying techniques soon. I'm still shooting for 15 weeks!
Hey! I just thought of a thread topic......
sweetpeadst
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LaidBak
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I bought an electric hot comb a few weeks ago. Figured it could help me stretch. I waited until some NG came in before I tried it, so its been about a week. I only use it on my roots, I lightly run it through the kinkiest areas (my crown and nape) on a low setting. Haven't burned myself yet 
I only do it as needed (like every other day). I'm diligently watching my moisture/protein balance.
Is this a good idea to help stretch, or am I setting myself up for a setback?
I only do it as needed (like every other day). I'm diligently watching my moisture/protein balance.Is this a good idea to help stretch, or am I setting myself up for a setback?
HoneyDew
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I bought an electric hot comb a few weeks ago. Figured it could help me stretch. I waited until some NG came in before I tried it, so its been about a week. I only use it on my roots, I lightly run it through the kinkiest areas (my crown and nape) on a low setting. Haven't burned myself yet
Is this a good idea to help stretch, or am I setting myself up for a setback?
A mini flat iron with heat settings seems better I think. But that may be because I am just scared of the comb factor.
ScorpioLove
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i think im going to start doing some scalp massages nd mix up some sulfur... 10 weeks post and barely an inch of ng 
i hate my growth rate
i hate my growth rate
DDTexlaxed
TRANSITION OVER! 11-22-14
I did a roller set and wrap today. It came out good. I am in need of more roller set practice and a good trim.
LaidBak
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I decided to try a whole new relaxer set--half Affirm half Elasta QP. I got the Protecto and Positive Link conditioner from Affirm and the relaxer and neutralizer from Elasta QP. I bought the stuff today but I'm going to try to stretch another two weeks before I relax.
ETA: umm nope, I couldn't wait. I relaxed today (3/31). It was like I put nothing in my head. My hair did not get relaxed one single bit. I think the Protecto protected a bit TOO much and the Positive link left my hair feeling stiff. In the end I have exactly as much wave in my roots as I did before. the funny thing is that I followed the directions to a "T". I even left the relaxer on an unheard of 18 minutes! And I STILL have wavy roots! Ugh.
Next time I'll try it but keep the Protecto off my NG.
ETA: umm nope, I couldn't wait. I relaxed today (3/31). It was like I put nothing in my head. My hair did not get relaxed one single bit. I think the Protecto protected a bit TOO much and the Positive link left my hair feeling stiff. In the end I have exactly as much wave in my roots as I did before. the funny thing is that I followed the directions to a "T". I even left the relaxer on an unheard of 18 minutes! And I STILL have wavy roots! Ugh.
Next time I'll try it but keep the Protecto off my NG.
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camilla
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I just relaxed at 14 weeks post 2 weeks early with ors with a ts of evoo and an. Aphogee mid step protein then deep cond with gvp cond balm with evco my hair NEVER felt so good like butta after great results after
I am full mbl I will post pics later I am wearing a twist out I do need to trim/dust my ends. Next month I will be weaved up til aug I will reinstall like three times I get bored! Thank god I can self install I am hoping for waist 2013
I am full mbl I will post pics later I am wearing a twist out I do need to trim/dust my ends. Next month I will be weaved up til aug I will reinstall like three times I get bored! Thank god I can self install I am hoping for waist 2013
ScorpioLove said:i think im going to start doing some scalp massages nd mix up some sulfur... 10 weeks post and barely an inch of ng
i hate my growth rate
ScorpioLove you are not alone. My hairs growth rate is frustrating too. I'm 8.5 weeks post with about. 0.5 inch of newgrowth.
Do you take any internal growth aids. I started MSM last month but I really don't see any improvement yet.
ScorpioLove
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yes i take sundown hair skin and nails. it helps cause i did try to go without it for some time and my rate was even slower. . msm gives me monthly issues but it was great for my joints. im like ten weeks with .75 to .85 in.. on the other hand i know why its so much easier for me to stretch my relaxer
the only way i could get my growth rate as close as possible to average would be through daily scalp massages and increasing head circulation. i dnt like to have my hands in my hair tho
Evolving78
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i went back to using coconut oil to dry detangle with. after i do that, i apply my conditioner and let it set for an hour or so. it has helped get my hair back on track and help remove most of the shed hairs. i finger detangle too when i use the oil. it take an hour.
Hi ladies!!! So I just relaxed after being natural for almost two years. Any tip or suggestions you can offer would be helpful. I think I'm going to use my same reg poo once a week, deep con, light to no heat, s&m and ps. Not sure if I'm going to stretch my relaxer or not just yet.
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