2013 Relaxed Hair Buddy Thread

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EnExitStageLeft

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Hey GIRLS!

Just wanted to check in. How are you guys and those lovely heads of hair?

As for me...I'm good, still stretching. I'll be 6 months post the week after next, I'm pretty amazed I've made it this far. I've been air drying pretty much exclusively and my hair is singing its praises, but I read a up of a study that MileHighDiva (a.k.a The Haircare Wiz) posted a while back about use low heat to preserve the hair's cuticle or something similar and I may just give it a shot, but I'm hair lazy ATM so this may change at any given moment :yep:

I haven't really been doing anything spectacular with my hair, just a sleek slickback roll and tuck. I ordered some knock off curlformers, so I interested in seeing how thats going to go down. Other then alla' that I've just been LCOB'in and keeping it ridiculously (almost kind of sad) simple. Hopefully I seen retention in the end....Let us :pray:!
 

KiWiStyle

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Cattypus1 xu93texas Altruisticoam yoli184 shortdub78 KiWiStyle soonergirl SunySydeofLyfe Hey GIRLS! Just wanted to check in. How are you guys and those lovely heads of hair? As for me...I'm good, still stretching. I'll be 6 months post the week after next, I'm pretty amazed I've made it this far. I've been air drying pretty much exclusively and my hair is singing its praises, but I read a up of a study that MileHighDiva (a.k.a The Haircare Wiz) posted a while back about use low heat to preserve the hair's cuticle or something similar and I may just give it a shot, but I'm hair lazy ATM so this may change at any given moment :yep: I haven't really been doing anything spectacular with my hair, just a sleek slickback roll and tuck. I ordered some knock off curlformers, so I interested in seeing how thats going to go down. Other then alla' that I've just been LCOB'in and keeping it ridiculously (almost kind of sad) simple. Hopefully I seen retention in the end....Let us :pray:!

Hey you, 6 months post, that's great!! Nothing spectacular or even close here either. I started wearing my single inverted braid with the tail pinned up and M&S every 2-3 days. I'll be 7 weeks tomorrow and haven't washed my hair since last Friday and don't plan to until sometime next week.

I too am implementing a low heat (200 degrees) regimen to the mix. My hair is mostly 4b so I think if I'm going to continue texlaxing and doing 16 week stretched then I'll have to keep my kinky hair straight-er. I'll only straighten once every 10-14 days and ONLY my NG and texlaxed parts. I think it should be fine as long as I do it on freshly washed and DC hair and low...very low heat. My hair is fine so if I do tiny sections it'll get pretty straight, plus my flat iron is the shiz-nit!!!

Let us know how the generic curlformers work :).

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Jobwright

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@Luprisi @baddison @Luprisi, @DominicanBrazilian82, @Nix08, @Cherry89, @Jobwright, @pre_medicalrulz sunnieb I'm thinking of texlaxing going forward....:scratchch: EnExitStageLeft againstallodds, how hard is it to transition from relaxed to texlaxed?
I was thinking of doing the same. The only issue I am concerned about is when I do try to wear a straight style, how long will it stay straight? Right now, my underprocessed mid strand sections always poof up a few hours after straightening. But I love the thickness in those sections. I still have several weeks to decide.
 

xu93texas

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EnExitStageLeft,
You're definitely the queen of stretching in our group! I can't wait to see your pics after you texlax. Are you going to stretch every six months from now on?

I'm 3 weeks post; getting ready to wash/DC and flat iron today. My hair looks like I'm 10 weeks post already.
 

sunnieb

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I may just be game, it would actually bring me to relaxing in what February (which is my bday month)....well...if you guys are going for it...so will I (while reserving the prerogative to change my mind):look:

Nix08 - I'm planning on relaxing in February. Just don't know which week. :look:

I'm thinking of texlaxing going forward....:scratchch:

divachyk Oooooh! Your hair would look awesome! Take your time and decide. :yep:
 

GettingKinky

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@Luprisi @baddison @Luprisi, @DominicanBrazilian82, @Nix08, @Cherry89, @Jobwright, @pre_medicalrulz sunnieb

I'm thinking of texlaxing going forward....:scratchch:

EnExitStageLeft againstallodds, how hard is it to transition from relaxed to texlaxed?

divachyk- I've been transitioning from bonelaxed, and probably over processed, to texlax for 22 months now. At first it was a little hard for me because I used to getting a touch up every 6 weeks and I wasn't used to dealing with new growth or any texture at all. Until the texlaxed portion got long enough that it reached the ponytail holder I didn't like the way my buns and ponytails looked, but my braid outs were great. Now that I have more texlaxed hair than relaxed, I don't like my braid outs, the ends look too thin, but I love my buns. I finally decided to start cutting one inch of bonelaxed hair off every 8 weeks so in about a year I will be 100% texlaxed and about BSL. I love the thickness of my texlaxed hair, but it doesn't stay straight as long as my relaxed hair when I get it flat ironed. But I don't straighten very often so it's not really a problem for me.

The other issue I had was figuring out how long to have my stylist process my hair. The first time we tried it was way underprocessed. Then one time I wasn't paying attention and it got too straight so I have lots of textures along my strands. But now we have it down and I love it.

I say go for it, you'll love it and if you don't, you can always go back. That's what I told myself when I started.
 

EnExitStageLeft

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@EnExitStageLeft,
You're definitely the queen of stretching in our group! I can't wait to see your pics after you texlax. Are you going to stretch every six months from now on?

I'm 3 weeks post; getting ready to wash/DC and flat iron today. My hair looks like I'm 10 weeks post already.

@xu93texas

I dunno if I'm going to texlax at 6 months post. @sylver2 and Shorty2Sweet on Youtube have always been hair crushes of mine and I've always wanted to try out their stretch for a year bit. Can I do it? Ummm......:look:.... Imma' try :lachen:. Don't be surprise if I crawl in here, texturizer in hand and scalp already based and ready :yep:.

@divachyk

It wasn't hard at all imo. Mostly because I stretch (or as we call it "Band") my hair regularly (as do you), so you most likely won't ever really deal with the 2 textures thing. My texturize/texlax hair is noticeably puffier after being stretched, but stretched nevertheless. Your hair is already AMAZING as is! We're going to have to invent a new word for it once its fully texlaxed. I'm thinking AwesMazeGorgIng :look:....just a suggestion :lol:.
 

EnExitStageLeft

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KiWiStyle

I def. will. Are you still using your Sedu? If so, then I'm going to have to co-sign on the greatness level on that thing. The only other brand that comes close is the HairArt and sadly mine has a new home/mommie Froreal3 TAKE CARE OF MY BABY NAH'!
 

EnExitStageLeft

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I'm 3 weeks post; getting ready to wash/DC and flat iron today. My hair looks like I'm 10 weeks post already.


AHEMMMMMM.....We need deets on your regi. ma'am. I wouldn't mind a growth spurt :yep:. Do you think its because of the Sulfur you've been using?

I tried to find a sulfur mix that worked, even made my own. Sadly my my new growth wasn't having it, so I'm back to good ole' HairTrigger.
 

xu93texas

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AHEMMMMMM.....We need deets on your regi. ma'am. I wouldn't mind a growth spurt :yep:. Do you think its because of the Sulfur you've been using? I tried to find a sulfur mix that worked, even made my own. Sadly my my new growth wasn't having it, so I'm back to good ole' HairTrigger.
I have a mini growth spurt going on, but my hair looks like this because I 'm texlaxed at the roots. I love it ! I 'm using NJoy's oil and doing scalp massages.

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Evolving78

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EnExitStageLeft,
You're definitely the queen of stretching in our group! I can't wait to see your pics after you texlax. Are you going to stretch every six months from now on?

I'm 3 weeks post; getting ready to wash/DC and flat iron today. My hair looks like I'm 10 weeks post already.

I think I am going to relax, but still be on schedule with everyone by Dec. I just need to do something to myself. I saw a style I would like to try, but it requires my hair to be sleek. I am going to try bigen rinse today too.
 

mschristine

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klsjackson Mande30 how are my buddies? Haven't checked in with you two in a while!! My hair is doing well. I thought I had protein overload after I DC yesterday after my aphogee 2 step treatment but I was overreacting. I still won't use that conditioner after a two step treatment..the balancing conditioner is enough for my hair. I'm relaxing a week before Thanksgiving but I'm not relaxing my nape..it still needs a break. I'm also stopped using heat and probably won't use it again until after my relaxer....I think that's it...how are you guys doing? Anything new?
 

againstallodds

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divachyk hmm, it wasn't too hard, just required patience. The most annoying this was just figuring how to keep both textures happy and prevent breakage at the line of demarcation. Lots and lots of moisture with a bit of protein from time to time has helped me a lot.
 

Evolving78

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i relaxed and i regretted it. but i just needed to do something to make me feel better. i should have waited to go to a professional. i didn't get it straight enough. i am very texlaxed. whatever....at least i can slick down my edges a little better. i am going to put the rinse in today. i will just have to wait to do a corrective.
 

Mande30

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@klsjackson @Mande30 how are my buddies? Haven't checked in with you two in a while!! My hair is doing well. I thought I had protein overload after I DC yesterday after my aphogee 2 step treatment but I was overreacting. I still won't use that conditioner after a two step treatment..the balancing conditioner is enough for my hair. I'm relaxing a week before Thanksgiving but I'm not relaxing my nape..it still needs a break. I'm also stopped using heat and probably won't use it again until after my relaxer....I think that's it...how are you guys doing? Anything new?
mschristine klsjackson

I am 9 weeks post and trying to make it 2 or 3 more weeks. It seems that my relaxer will not be delayed by my New Growth but by my schedule. Football season leaves no free Saturdays. I to think that I had a protein overload, ONCE AGAIN. I think I left the Aphogee 2 minute on too long. Next time, no more than 5 minutes. I gave up on the 2 Step.
 

Cattypus1

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SunySydeofLyfe

Hello ladies,
I am 11&1/2 weeks post and I was scheduled to Texlax on Wednesday at 12 weeks. My NG is behaving so I decided to try my henna gel again and stretch a little longer, maybe 16 weeks. My 2nd henna gel was da BOM! Red-orange is completely gone. It's closer to light brown now. I love it wet and can't wait to see it dry. I'm conditioning now with PC/NAIROBI HS/AV Juice mixed with a couple of drops of glycerine under my heatcap. I am so happy I don't have to give up on henna because my hair really loves it but I couldn't stand the chunky mess.
 

xu93texas

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xu93texas KiWiStyle shortdub78 yoli184 Altruisticoam EnExitStageLeft soonergirl SunySydeofLyfe Hello ladies, I am 11&1/2 weeks post and I was scheduled to Texlax on Wednesday at 12 weeks. My NG is behaving so I decided to try my henna gel again and stretch a little longer, maybe 16 weeks. My 2nd henna gel was da BOM! Red-orange is completely gone. It's closer to light brown now. I love it wet and can't wait to see it dry. I'm conditioning now with PC/NAIROBI HS/AV Juice mixed with a couple of drops of glycerine under my heatcap. I am so happy I don't have to give up on henna because my hair really loves it but I couldn't stand the chunky mess.

I'm glad the henna gel is working for you. You're already 12 weeks post! So if you relax next month, will that be your last relaxer for 2013?
 

EnExitStageLeft

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Cattypus1

I'm glad everything is going well :happydance:. Good luck on the extra 4 weeks. Your retention is going to be bomb....I just know it!

xu93texas KiWiStyle shortdub78 yoli184 Altruisticoam soonergirl SunySydeofLyfe

NOW about this 1 year stretch I was so hyped for.....YEAH ummmmm my stretch has been awesome so far. Not to much tangling, no matting, no dryness..its been cool, BUT I'm going to texlax at 6 months post. Why? Well I blew out my hair today and it took 20 minutes longer then usual.....AIN'T NOBODY GOT TIME FOR THAT!

Plus my mom relaxed her hair and IT LOOKS AMAZING! I'm a bit jealous, so I gotta' do something to mine :look:....DO NOT judge me :lol:!
 

divachyk

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shortdub78, sorry chica. Hope you feel better soon. Can you visit the salon for the corrective at least? My corrective was done at the time of my normal relaxer. Can you wait another ~8 weeks?
 

Evolving78

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shortdub78, sorry chica. Hope you feel better soon. Can you visit the salon for the corrective at least? My corrective was done at the time of my normal relaxer. Can you wait another ~8 weeks?

Oh thank you! Yes I promise to not be impulsive and will go to the salon. I just put a rinse in my hair. I hope it takes.
 

Cattypus1

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I'm glad the henna gel is working for you. You're already 12 weeks post! So if you relax next month, will that be your last relaxer for 2013?
Yep, that would make 4 this year. My ends are so thin and I am dying to get the healthier texlaxed hair to the bottom. I could use a good cut, not a trim-a real leave some hair on the floor cut.
 

KiWiStyle

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xu93texas KiWiStyle shortdub78 yoli184 Altruisticoam EnExitStageLeft soonergirl SunySydeofLyfe Hello ladies, I am 11&1/2 weeks post and I was scheduled to Texlax on Wednesday at 12 weeks. My NG is behaving so I decided to try my henna gel again and stretch a little longer, maybe 16 weeks. My 2nd henna gel was da BOM! Red-orange is completely gone. It's closer to light brown now. I love it wet and can't wait to see it dry. I'm conditioning now with PC/NAIROBI HS/AV Juice mixed with a couple of drops of glycerine under my heatcap. I am so happy I don't have to give up on henna because my hair really loves it but I couldn't stand the chunky mess.


I'm do happy you finally found a solution to fix the carrot-top issue!! Make sure you keep your hair fully detangled because you don't want the tangled mess I had when I texlaxed.

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