Checking in as well...
My last relaxer was January 20, 2008. I had all along planned to relax again by my birthday this month but have since changed my mind. I was stretching relaxers every 4 months for a couple of years now. I think I am ready to make another attempt (my second) at transitioning. Especially since it appears that my new growth (since taking Omega 3 6 9 and other dietary changes) has softened and my wave pattern has lengthened. Also, because I know so much more about my hair...I cannot even fathom putting chemicals on it now.
May 20 with make me 4 months in.
I must shout out the two posters who have been on my mind the most in making this decision.
Flowerhair and Chchelle (sp? sorry) I've been so inspired by the fullness of their hair. Thick and healthy to the very ends.
I realized that I would never have full ends if I continued to relax and that was very important to me. What's the use of having waist lenth hair if only 15 strands are touching your waist and you have to keep trimming. And I guess I wasnt even relaxing properly....some parts of my hair appear texlaxed while others are bone straight.
Well now, it will all be free.
I've also been encouraged by friends who feel I dont even need to relax my hair....shoot as if anyone does, I suppose
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