Saludable84
Better Late Than Ugly
3 weeks post Saturday. I'm going 16 weeks this time, so let the new growth begin...
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Relaxed Heads: How many weeks post relaxer are you and when is your next touch up???
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Re: Relaxed Heads: How many weeks post relaxer are you and when is your next touch up
I need to really get back with the Wen Fig. For some reason when I used it my hair just felt blah. I finished up a bottle of Winter Vanilla Mint, which carried me through from Jan. to about two weeks ago. I started the Gardenia Green Tea and, I know some of the ladies here love it, but it's just not doing for me what WVM did. I'm gonna keep using it though. Luckily I have another bottle of WVM as well as 619, FGP, Fig and Summer Mango. The SGGT scent doesnt last like the others. I guess I should be posting this in the "Relaxed Heads Using Wen" thread.
I need to really get back with the Wen Fig. For some reason when I used it my hair just felt blah. I finished up a bottle of Winter Vanilla Mint, which carried me through from Jan. to about two weeks ago. I started the Gardenia Green Tea and, I know some of the ladies here love it, but it's just not doing for me what WVM did. I'm gonna keep using it though. Luckily I have another bottle of WVM as well as 619, FGP, Fig and Summer Mango. The SGGT scent doesnt last like the others. I guess I should be posting this in the "Relaxed Heads Using Wen" thread.
mezzogirl
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Re: Relaxed Heads: How many weeks post relaxer are you and when is your next touch up
I am 10 weeks post. I thought I was going to relax at 8 weeks. I talked to a new hair stylist who asked if I was going to wear my own hair out or continue to wear quick weaves. When I said I was going to continue to protective style under a wig, she asked why I would want to put the stress of a relaxer on my hair when I wasn't going to wear my own hair out. I thought that sounded pretty logical so I have been working to keep my new growth soft and my ends moisturized. So, at this point, I don't know when I will relax.
I am 10 weeks post. I thought I was going to relax at 8 weeks. I talked to a new hair stylist who asked if I was going to wear my own hair out or continue to wear quick weaves. When I said I was going to continue to protective style under a wig, she asked why I would want to put the stress of a relaxer on my hair when I wasn't going to wear my own hair out. I thought that sounded pretty logical so I have been working to keep my new growth soft and my ends moisturized. So, at this point, I don't know when I will relax.
PinkSunshine77
New York's Finest
Re: Relaxed Heads: How many weeks post relaxer are you and when is your next touch up
10 weeks, in 6 more weeks
10 weeks, in 6 more weeks
Babygrowth
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19wks, 2 weeks to go... I...can't ...wait!!!
Re: Relaxed Heads: How many weeks post relaxer are you and when is your next touch up
I'm actually 7 weeks post! No wonder I didn't have as much new growth as I thought I would at 14 weeks! duh
I need to do a better job of keeping track. I plan on going until 16 weeks this time. My wig has been working out great.
I'm actually 7 weeks post! No wonder I didn't have as much new growth as I thought I would at 14 weeks! duh
I need to do a better job of keeping track. I plan on going until 16 weeks this time. My wig has been working out great.
IMFOCSD
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Hello, I relaxed my hair earlier today at 5 months 1 week & 2 days...although I am thankful for the growth that I did get I'm not super happy with the amount of length I retained....or maybe it's just me.. 0_o
the pic by my screen name is from January & this pic is from today....sigh..
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ETA...I forgot that I cut my hair in march so maybe thats why i dont see a big difference.
the pic by my screen name is from January & this pic is from today....sigh..
Sent from my T-Mobile myTouch Q using LHCF
ETA...I forgot that I cut my hair in march so maybe thats why i dont see a big difference.
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mshoneyfly
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Im 6 weeks post as of tomorrow. I said I wouldn't stretch past 12 weeks ever again because I had a lot of tangles last time. 12 weeks will be June 13th.
My NG is still manageable thanks to air drying, henna and roller setting. When it starts to get rough I wanna start using my Wen Fig and pomegranate mix again but I have sworn off silicones. It made my NG so soft but I think all the cones i was using last year was building up and smothering my ends.
My hair seems to be thriving. I actually retained some length for the first time since starting my hair journey. I don't want to mess it up by going back to cones.
How do I use my beloved Wen and still retain length? Anyone else avoiding cones?
My NG is still manageable thanks to air drying, henna and roller setting. When it starts to get rough I wanna start using my Wen Fig and pomegranate mix again but I have sworn off silicones. It made my NG so soft but I think all the cones i was using last year was building up and smothering my ends.
My hair seems to be thriving. I actually retained some length for the first time since starting my hair journey. I don't want to mess it up by going back to cones.
How do I use my beloved Wen and still retain length? Anyone else avoiding cones?
pre_medicalrulz
It Always Been About Hair!
5 weeks....nothing special going on over here.
Saludable84
Better Late Than Ugly
I actually looked yesterday. 4 weeks post and about 1/2" or more. ONLY 10 more weeks to go. We shall see.
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Saludable84
Better Late Than Ugly
I use water soluble ones in my sealers. That's about it.
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ghanagirl23
Active Member
Re: Relaxed Heads: How many weeks post relaxer are you and when is your next touch up
8 weeks post ! going to relax/telax in august
8 weeks post ! going to relax/telax in august
mezzogirl
Active Member
Re: Relaxed Heads: How many weeks post relaxer are you and when is your next touch up
Well, to my surprise I'm 11 weeks post today. It has been over a year since I've made it to 11 weeks. I'm taking it one week at a time. I'm going to try to make it to 12 weeks for the first time in my life. My hair seems to be getting increasingly tangled and full of knots. Will relax next week or maybe I'll be inspired by your posts to go further.
Well, to my surprise I'm 11 weeks post today. It has been over a year since I've made it to 11 weeks. I'm taking it one week at a time. I'm going to try to make it to 12 weeks for the first time in my life. My hair seems to be getting increasingly tangled and full of knots. Will relax next week or maybe I'll be inspired by your posts to go further.
klsjackson
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Re: Relaxed Heads: How many weeks post relaxer are you and when is your next touch up
7 weeks post yesterday. New growth is a little unruly. I'm itching to relax, but plan on waiting until Memorial Day. I should be about 10 weeks post then. I initially planned to stretch 12 weeks, but that's not going to happen.
7 weeks post yesterday. New growth is a little unruly. I'm itching to relax, but plan on waiting until Memorial Day. I should be about 10 weeks post then. I initially planned to stretch 12 weeks, but that's not going to happen.
Lilmama1011
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7 weeks post and relaxing in three weeks
tequilad28
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5weeks, 7 more to go for a relaxer. NG starting to come in
BranwenRosewood
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Re: Relaxed Heads: How many weeks post relaxer are you and when is your next touch up
17 weeks post. I'm going to texlax sometime in June so I'll be stretching to either 22 or 24 weeks.
17 weeks post. I'm going to texlax sometime in June so I'll be stretching to either 22 or 24 weeks.
Mande30
New Member
Re: Relaxed Heads: How many weeks post relaxer are you and when is your next touch up
@klsjackson
Hey Buddy......did you decide if you are going to self relax or go to the salon. I will be relaxing a week before you (10 weeks). These "previously under-processed" sporadic strands need correcting. I am learning how to handle my NG, but this other stuff is a beast. I guess this answers my question about considering Texlaxing. Most assuredly NOT for me. I don't think that I like bone-laxed, but I like to be fully relaxed, if there is a difference.
@klsjackson
Hey Buddy......did you decide if you are going to self relax or go to the salon. I will be relaxing a week before you (10 weeks). These "previously under-processed" sporadic strands need correcting. I am learning how to handle my NG, but this other stuff is a beast. I guess this answers my question about considering Texlaxing. Most assuredly NOT for me. I don't think that I like bone-laxed, but I like to be fully relaxed, if there is a difference.
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klsjackson
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Re: Relaxed Heads: How many weeks post relaxer are you and when is your next touch up
Mande30
I haven't decided yet. But whatever I do will take place soon! This new growth is really thick, and I'm tender headed. Plus, I had some breakage on the left side. Not much, but any is too much. I will make my decision after my next wash day 5/9. I will be 8 weeks post.
Mande30
I haven't decided yet. But whatever I do will take place soon! This new growth is really thick, and I'm tender headed. Plus, I had some breakage on the left side. Not much, but any is too much. I will make my decision after my next wash day 5/9. I will be 8 weeks post.
BranwenRosewood
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Re: Relaxed Heads: How many weeks post relaxer are you and when is your next touch up
Changed my mind. I'll wait to the end of the year and then texturize.
Changed my mind. I'll wait to the end of the year and then texturize.
Kim0105
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Re: Relaxed Heads: How many weeks post relaxer are you and when is your next touch up
I'm thinking I'll make it a six month stretch and touch up on July 4th. Just about 8 weeks to go,
I'm thinking I'll make it a six month stretch and touch up on July 4th. Just about 8 weeks to go,
mschristine
Well-Known Member
8 weeks post today..4 weeks to go. I may stretch longer depending on the progress of my nape. Definitely not relaxing that part of my hair till next year
mshoneyfly
Well-Known Member
UPDATE:
I am rethinking my avoidance of cones based on what happened during my last protein, tea rinse and dc session. After every step I was still having tangles and shedding. I reread a blog that helped me understand that cowashing during the week is the way to get rid of water soluble cones and infuse moisture without using sulfates.
So...as long as I M&S first with my regular products I can then seal the moisture in longer with a cone product (HE Split End Protector). I did this on thursday and it melted every tangle. Today my hair is still silky soft, completely moisturized with absolutely zero shedding!!
So before using Wen, I will cowash with vo5 extra body first with the idea of sealing with the cones found in Wen.
~NanCeBoTwin~
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Re: Relaxed Heads: How many weeks post relaxer are you and when is your next touch up
I'm currently 22 weeks post, I plan to relax at 35 weeks.
I'm currently 22 weeks post, I plan to relax at 35 weeks.
SweetSunshine
Active Member
Re: Relaxed Heads: How many weeks post relaxer are you and when is your next touch up
14 weeks post. Will be texlaxing at 17 weeks post (yay!)
14 weeks post. Will be texlaxing at 17 weeks post (yay!)
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