Relaxed Heads: How many weeks post relaxer are you and when is your next touch up???
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Lilmama1011
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I am 3 months and 3 weeks post relaxer. I am relaxing today. I have a lot of new growth too. I don't know why I calculated I would be four months on this day before smh
Lilmama1011
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0, I just relaxed. I might relax in 8 weeks instead of my usual 12 weeks
Lilmama1011
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Since I can't post pictures on here. I just uploaded a pick on my tumblr goldenstrandz with it freshly relaxed and air dried
CluelessJL
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Relaxed this weekend. I underprocessed a bit: I actually quite like the bit of texture left at the moment, but I guess I'll have to wait and see how it goes in a few weeks. Might not make it to 16 weeks this time!
mrsroberson86
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9 weeks post trying to make it to 24 weeks post may even go for 32 weeks. Idk yet.
tomnikids3
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How many weeks post relaxer are you right now?
6 months
When is your next touch up?
Now.
What relaxer will you use?
Lineage (AMAZING RELAXER)
Are you going to a salon or will you self-relax?
Self relax. I notice some salons leave relaxers in way too long. I have a few steps i take that i learned about in a black hair care book and it has worked very well.
The book (The Science of Black Hair) recommend that relaxers be done in these steps and i have used these steps several time and see a huge difference:
Relax
Rinse
Reconstruct (aphogee 2 minute is excellent) leave reconstucter in for up to 5 minutes, this will help the hair normalize
Neutralize, upon neutralizing leave this in for a few minutes (i use Lineage Conditioning Neutralizer excellent doesnt strip or dry hair out)
Deep, deep, deep condition. (I used Morrocian Oil Intense hair mask and mix a little Lineage Garlic Condish since garlic good for breakage)
Wet set
flat iron roots
Done!
6 months
When is your next touch up?
Now.
What relaxer will you use?
Lineage (AMAZING RELAXER)
Are you going to a salon or will you self-relax?
Self relax. I notice some salons leave relaxers in way too long. I have a few steps i take that i learned about in a black hair care book and it has worked very well.
The book (The Science of Black Hair) recommend that relaxers be done in these steps and i have used these steps several time and see a huge difference:
Relax
Rinse
Reconstruct (aphogee 2 minute is excellent) leave reconstucter in for up to 5 minutes, this will help the hair normalize
Neutralize, upon neutralizing leave this in for a few minutes (i use Lineage Conditioning Neutralizer excellent doesnt strip or dry hair out)
Deep, deep, deep condition. (I used Morrocian Oil Intense hair mask and mix a little Lineage Garlic Condish since garlic good for breakage)
Wet set
flat iron roots
Done!
Queensheba88
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21 weeks and 4 days...dont know when I'll actually relax but i keep telling myself my limit is 26 weeks. Been to busy to relax
ForestRose
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I'm officially 3 days post. I plan on stretching for 6 months(24 weeks) minimum. I would like to do a year stretch but because I'm new to all of this I have to see how things go. I need to properly update on what's going on with my hair on the SL thread.
mschristine
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3 weeks post..might get some braids or twists in a few weeks so I probably won't relax again until spring...maybe
mrsroberson86
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10 weeks post...I'm texturizing my hair next Tuesday at 11 weeks post... planned on stretching until 24 week or so with the help of box braids, but I just don't have the time to make it to my braider. Welp until next time.
Update~ getting box braids in the morning so stretching a little bit longer. Hopefully I can make it to 20 weeks post. Will be my first time stretching this long. I typically strength until 12-13 weeks.
Update~ getting box braids in the morning so stretching a little bit longer. Hopefully I can make it to 20 weeks post. Will be my first time stretching this long. I typically strength until 12-13 weeks.
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Lilmama1011
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2 weeks post relaxer. I plan on relaxing at 10 or 12 weeks
I just ordered Lineage no lye relaxer and the neutralizing conditioner for the first time. I hope I like it as much as you do.
tomnikids3
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I have been relaxing since i was 12 so thats 39 years (wow that's scary) but i have used most every one that was out, back in the day was Revlon Realistic, Hawaiian Silky, Dudleys, Mizani, TCB and others, and i have to say Lineage was the best for me. Didnt burn, or have that rotten egg smell and that neutralizing condish is awesome it doesn't leave hair feeling stripped.
Thanks. I've had it my Amazon basket for ages and have gone back and forth on whether to try it. Finally pulled the trigger last night.
@tomnikids3
We have a winner! Got it yesterday and relaxed. Hands down, the best relaxer I've ever done at home. I even let it air dry and it still looks like I went to a salon. I'm so glad I read your post.
Thanks!
We have a winner! Got it yesterday and relaxed. Hands down, the best relaxer I've ever done at home. I even let it air dry and it still looks like I went to a salon. I'm so glad I read your post.
Thanks!
tomnikids3
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Im glad it worked out for you like it did for me. Notice how your hair is not wrecked from it. I think that neutralizing conditioner is the best too doesn't strip the hair. I relax less often now and this one is my staple for good.
I was a little apprehensive about the neutralizing conditioner just because it's different so I did use a little my regular neutralizing shampoo., but next time I won't do that.
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