Relaxed Heads: How many weeks post relaxer are you and when is your next touch up???

emada

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Re: Relaxed Heads: How many weeks post relaxer are you and when is your next touch up

I'm 18 weeks, I'm trying to hold out as close to April as possible. I had originally planned to get braids but it doesn't make sense now...I think I'll braid in May.
 

Fotchygirl

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Re: Relaxed Heads: How many weeks post relaxer are you and when is your next touch up

11 weeks post and struggling with postpartum shedding. divachyk how are you managing your two textures? Current regimen please, I need to stretch till end of April. I want my hair to be fresh on our 5th wedding Anniversary on the 01st of May.
 

divachyk

Instagram: adaybyjay
Re: Relaxed Heads: How many weeks post relaxer are you and when is your next touch up

Hi Fotchygirl,

Wash every 2 weeks
Use sulfate shampoo every wash
Clarify / chelate once monthly
Use protein as-needed, about 1-2x a month
Moisturize / Seal daily
Detangle weekly regardless if it's a wash week
Relying on wigs, buns & braids as daily styles

A lot of what I'm doing is detailed on my blog. If you don't mind, check there for additional detail on how I detangle, wash, etc.
 

TayMac

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Re: Relaxed Heads: How many weeks post relaxer are you and when is your next touch up

9 weeks post. Relaxing when I take these cornrows out OR getting another protective style.
 

klsjackson

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Re: Relaxed Heads: How many weeks post relaxer are you and when is your next touch up

I was 8 weeks post yesterday. I wanted to strech for at least 10 weeks, but my new growth wasn't having it. I self relaxed today. I'm pretty pleased with the results and plan to go at least 9 to 10 weeks this time. My next planned relaxer day is May 23rd.
 

free2bme

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Re: Relaxed Heads: How many weeks post relaxer are you and when is your next touch up

9 weeks post, 3 weeks to go.
 

Evolving78

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5 weeks post today. I'm flat ironing my hair weekly to maintain my new growth. I got my hair in a little ponytail today. This is to keep my hands out of my hair for the rest of the day. Think I will just continue to do this. Flat iron it and bun/ponytail. I will wig it still when I gotta get jazzy. I'm not trying to fight this new growth.
 

Nayeli

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Re: Relaxed Heads: How many weeks post relaxer are you and when is your next touch up

Eleven weeks this coming Monday. Made my relaxer appt. a few days ago, so I'll be relaxing at 13 weeks.
 

TLC1020

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Re: Relaxed Heads: How many weeks post relaxer are you and when is your next touch up

22 weeks on Saturday & relaxing that day as well. Usually wait the full 24 weeks (6 months) but have a few events this weekend....
 

KERC1974

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16 weeks post relaxer.. Hair was matted but after a Dominican Blow out, all is well... Will stretch til hopefully 20 weeks.
 

iLurk

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Re: Relaxed Heads: How many weeks post relaxer are you and when is your next touch up

well im officially at my longest stretch ever so far at 20 weeks post. 14 left to go.
 

Fotchygirl

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Re: Relaxed Heads: How many weeks post relaxer are you and when is your next touch up

12 weeks today and succumbing to a relaxer. I can't take the tangles and knots from the postpartum shedding. I'll see what I'm left with afterwards.
 

Fotchygirl

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Re: Relaxed Heads: How many weeks post relaxer are you and when is your next touch up

Did relax and unfortunately have to cut off about 2 or more inches of ends. They are see- through and raggedy. Fresh start at SL again.
 

Beamodel

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11 weeks post.

Don't know when I'm going to relax.

I've been having a few issues with my hair for a while and I have a doctors appointment on Monday to get my blood checked to see if I'm deficient on anything.
 

divachyk

Instagram: adaybyjay
11 weeks post. Don't know when I'm going to relax. I've been having a few issues with my hair for a while and I have a doctors appointment on Monday to get my blood checked to see if I'm deficient on anything.
Beamodel, I pray all goes well at your appt. ETA: I have lost track with things...is it still shedding?
 

sunnieb

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5 minutes post and lovin it! Doing my mid-step protein treatment now.

Would've been 19 weeks tomorrow. Plan to relax again around 4th of July weekend.

Sent from my SCH-I545 using LHCF
 

CluelessJL

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Re: Relaxed Heads: How many weeks post relaxer are you and when is your next touch up

Eight weeks post. New growth around my hair line has gone bezerk in the space of a week so I need to find a way to keep it under control for the next few weeks (at least).
 

sunnieb

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Did relax and unfortunately have to cut off about 2 or more inches of ends. They are see- through and raggedy. Fresh start at SL again.

Better to start with fresh healthy ends than hang on to raggedy ones. You'll get your length back. But this time it will be healthier. :yep:

Sent from my SCH-I545 using LHCF
 

Beamodel

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Beamodel, I pray all goes well at your appt. ETA: I have lost track with things...is it still shedding?

divachyk

Yes, it's still shedding. I feel like I have half the density I had a year ago. The length is there but my density has depleted dramatically.

Hopefully the doctor can tell me what is wrong. Thanks for your prayers. I will keep you posted on what they discover, if any...
 

divachyk

Instagram: adaybyjay
divachyk

Yes, it's still shedding. I feel like I have half the density I had a year ago. The length is there but my density has depleted dramatically.

Hopefully the doctor can tell me what is wrong. Thanks for your prayers. I will keep you posted on what they discover, if any...

Ok, please do Beamodel. Get a 2nd opinion if they don't have answers. Stress & Anemia are two things that come to mind. Pursue all options. Don't let them dismiss you. Try a dermatologist or even Komaza if need be.

ETA: I had some thinning at temples and IMHO dr & dermatologist blew me off because all blood work checked out. They quickly blamed the relaxer. Komaza doesn't automatically assume it's the relaxer....so, you might have to go that route.
 
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Lilmama1011

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I'm 3 weeks post relaxer and my edges already ain't laid. I already have a wave when applying gel. I know it would be a little something but not an actual defined wave!
 
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