Kareha girl I think I'm going to put in some weave. I was not feeling my hair yesterday AT ALL.
Relaxed Hair Thread
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divachyk
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syncerelyhis, my shedding is routine and doesn't increase as I stretch. However, I tea rinse and take vitamins, thus this could be the reason I don't notice it.
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pre_medicalrulz
It Always Been About Hair!
Not sure. I dont shed when I need a relaxer.
danysedai
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Has anyone used the new Mizani HG butterblend lye relaxer?
I am debating between that one or continue with my Affirm Mild+normal combo or buying a new tub of Affirm in the newly designed tubs. I don't know what the difference is between the old Affirm and the new one, unless I take a picture of the ingredients label on mine and take it to the BSS with me and compare.
I have noticed that my hair is quite resistant to relaxers and laughs at processing times. I don't want to change to a no-lye relaxer.
Anyone who has used the new Mizani or the new Affirm?
I am debating between that one or continue with my Affirm Mild+normal combo or buying a new tub of Affirm in the newly designed tubs. I don't know what the difference is between the old Affirm and the new one, unless I take a picture of the ingredients label on mine and take it to the BSS with me and compare.
I have noticed that my hair is quite resistant to relaxers and laughs at processing times. I don't want to change to a no-lye relaxer.
Anyone who has used the new Mizani or the new Affirm?
syncerelyhis
Active Member
That makes sense to me! All of the hairs in your head can't be in the shedding phase at one time......
syncerelyhis
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That's it. Too many ladies with lovely hair have said the same.
Im convinced for now that stretching doesn't cause excessive shedding.
Now let's see what I'm saying when I'm eight weeks post
Mande30
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Ok. Everyone sings the praises of steaming. But I am scared too deaf of heat ( exception hooded dryer for dc under processing cap). I scalded my hand yesterday when the steam from my vegetables hit it. That hurt like h$&$. Now I am supposed to do that to my hair. I can't conceive it. I need help. I don't want to miss out on something.
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syncerelyhis
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Mande30
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LovestyrThis may be a little off topic. Does anyone have any suggestions on working out with relaxed hair? I did the search option but wanted more up to date suggestions. ThanksSent from my ZTE N9120 using LHCF
I just wear my hair in a loose high bun when working out. If you want to preserve the hair style just don't let the ends/ length come in contact with the scalp. I cowash once a week to rid my hair of perspiration buildup. I also shampoo once a week. Additionally I wear a cotton head band, which absorbs a great deal of sweat. It also lays my edges down. This is not essential for my hair style, but it does do that.
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Nix08
Relaxed, 4B
danysedai that's the one I used last relaxer (couldn't get through to the design essentials lady in Canada). I liked it but to be honest, I also left it on longer than recommended. My results were good. I intend to use it again. Before this I used the regular butter blends by mizani and enjoyed it. Once used the non-butter blends mizani and it got my hair very straight but it didn't leave that thick moisturized feel that I'm use to from butter blends.
pre_medicalrulz
It Always Been About Hair!
Thank you. My regi is pretty simple. DC & reconstructor weekly...PS 7X a week. Buns or wigs. M&S on wash days only cause I dont see my hair until wash days anyway. Trim with every relaxer (4 to 6 month stretches) because Im paranoid.
syncerelyhis
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Thank you! What DC & Reconstructor do you use? (Sorry to flood you with questions)
I am in the market for a new Reconstructor.
pre_medicalrulz
It Always Been About Hair!
Nexxus Phyto Organics conditioner & Nexxus Polymedic Emergency Reconstructor
Dshsjh4ever
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Have anyone tried una clarifying shampoo ? If so what were ya results?
I'm not a believer of lead hairs so I won't go there
but if they are healthy leave them. Cut something like an inch every two months. What length do you claim? My hair looked just like this yesterday. Pre and post flatiron 
Mahsiah
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I'm not a believer of lead hairs so I won't go there
yeah that was airdried hair. I'm mbl.
Lilmama1011
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It ain't as bad as what I have seen on here. I would wait a month or two to see if it evens out and wear curly styles not to be bothered if the hair in fact is healthy Mahsiah
Lilmama1011
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If your hair is clumping maybe you should do every month and a half or even a month. Pay attention to your hair and don't put a timing on doing certain things
*SkolarStar*
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Hooray! That's usually where I go for weave advice, but it's dying in there. There's so much I wanna say but no one to say it too!
Yea... I think I'm officially relaxing in december. I gave it some deep thought. I'm going to nurse and get an inch with the inversion method my hair then relax.
Saludable84
Better Late Than Ugly
This may be a little off topic. Does anyone have any suggestions on working out with relaxed hair? I did the search option but wanted more up to date suggestions. Thanks
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I work out 3-4 days a week and keeping the hair in a bun (tight if you can) or in a wrap helps. Anything to keep the hair taut so that the roots do not puff too much. If Im deep into a stretch, I pray and use bra straps.
Ive never experienced this and never understood it. My shedding is consistent. Breakage is normal for those who use no-lye after about 3 weeks if they don't chelate/clarify.
I used the firm once and it leaves a bit of texture. I heard it does not really straighten the hair. I might go back to it in the future because it does leave curl and it leaves the hair strong.
Saludable84
Better Late Than Ugly
I used it. It is really good, but you might have to smooth it a bit to get good results. It respects the hair more, so it takes longer to work. I used it for about 10-13 minutes on one side, so if you want straight hair, you might want to smooth more and leave on for 20-25 minutes. I didn't get breakage from it either.
I'm going to have to cut like 3/4 inches at the end of the year. What do you all think? That big gap :no:
You better not!!!
If anything, flat iron it then dust, but do not chop it.
Lilmama1011
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I used it. It is really good, but you might have to smooth it a bit to get good results. It respects the hair more, so it takes longer to work. I used it for about 10-13 minutes on one side, so if you want straight hair, you might want to smooth more and leave on for 20-25 minutes. I didn't get breakage from it either. You better not!!!
Where you put the line looks to high as well Mahsiah
syncerelyhis
Active Member
Thanks. Why is breakage normal for those who use no-lye after about 3 weeks if they don't clarify?
Lilmama1011
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Because no lye deposits minerals on the hair which keeps the hair from being able to be moisturized . So the deep conditioning will be a waste and so is moisturizing on the days your not washing. So it's better to clarify those mineral deposits so that the hair can take in moisture syncerelyhis
Lilmama1011
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I use no lye but I use ors creamy aloe shampoo which clarifies and neutralizes the hair right after a relaxer so I have no problem with breakage
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