Relaxed Hair Thread

[LushLox]

I’ve got some breakage in my nape also, it’s not too bad, I think I’ve noticed before it became a big problem. I know it’s because I’ve worn ponytails and they’ve obviously been too tight, but I’ll be cutting that out. I will only wear very loose styles from now on. I’m even going to give flexi rods a break for a while.

I’m going to section that area off and spend time M&S it regularly.

Here’s to looking like a school principal lol.

 

[lalla]

So I'm dragging a bit this morning because my little man refuses to nap (20 freaking minutes!!!). So I'm gonna post up a little hair inspo. I need to keep this momentum going. Thank you to all of these ladies who have shared your wonderful progress!

Some of them show recovery from damaged hair, some show thickening and some show growth. Hope someone else finds it inspirational!

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Length goal!!

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^^That's gonna be me in a few length checks from now. I'm claiming it. Lol

Great pics! You have an amazing bone structure .

 

[MzSwift]

Great pics! You have an amazing bone structure .

You are so sweet. I’m not in any of these pics. I was looking at them for inspiration and wanted to share with you ladies. They inspired me to be better and more consistent with my regi.

 

[ItsMeLilLucky]

I was gonna relax my hair today, but I woke up all sweaty and I was scratching my head. Guess no relaxer today

 

[MzSwift]

I was gonna relax my hair today, but I woke up all sweaty and I was scratching my head. Guess no relaxer today

Good call!

 

[ItsMeLilLucky]

Good call!

Girl, I was scratching like that man who sings the “Wobble” song, when he goes “Get in there! Yeah Yeah.”

My nerves are shot today and it’s only 10:06am on this snowy April morning.

 

[MzSwift]

So I’ve just realized that for me, natural or relaxed, the best way for me to wear my hair “down” is in mini braids. They’re what help me to retain and they help me stretch longer. They just take FOREVER to put in and take down.

I just rinse those babies in the shower, slather in condish, squeeze out the excess liquid and go about my day flinging my hair around. At night, I can bun or crosswrap them before wrapping in my satin scarf. No detangling to worry about. I also use less product. And my hair smells great, freshly washed!

This loose hair is too much work! Lol. Whenever I straighten my hair, I’m too nervous about using too much product when I M&S so my hair doesn’t feel properly moisturized and it longs for water! I’m also worried about losing length due to my hair rubbing against my clothes. And don’t get me started on detangling!! Even braidouts are too much manipulation.

I think I’ll save loose hair for special occasions when I want to flaunt sexy, long hair. Lol

 

[sunnieb]

I was gonna relax my hair today, but I woke up all sweaty and I was scratching my head. Guess no relaxer today

I hate when I do that! I'll go weeks without scratching, but the morning of my planned relaxer day, I'll wake up justa scritching and scratching! Ugh!

 

[sunnieb]

Oh! I have two tubs of Shea Butter and still haven't mixed a batch. I need to get on that.

I'm up to cowashing 4 days a week and my hair is loving it. I may have to make it 5 days a week to get through this long relaxer stretch.

 

[MzSwift]

Halfway done with these mini braids. Once they’re done, I don’t have to redo them for another 3-4 weeks. So much easier to style, cleanse and condition in these.

 

[ItsMeLilLucky]

I hate when I do that! I'll go weeks without scratching, but the morning of my planned relaxer day, I'll wake up justa scritching and scratching! Ugh!

It’s a conspiracy

 

[ItsMeLilLucky]

Texture shot of my hair before I relax it.
Why can’t I upload pictures anymore?

My new growth is suffocating my scalp

I thought about going back natural, but my nerves can’t handle it. The itchiness is what’s killer *face palm* lol

 

[MzSwift]

Texture shot of my hair before I relax it.
Why can’t I upload pictures anymore?

My new growth is suffocating my scalp

I thought about going back natural, but my nerves can’t handle it. The itchiness is what’s killer *face palm* lol

I know - the picture thing makes me mad sometimes too!
Did you get around to relaxing? After 20 weeks I bet you do have a lot of ng. But that’s a good thing!

 

[ItsMeLilLucky]

I know - the picture thing makes me mad sometimes too!
Did you get around to relaxing? After 20 weeks I bet you do have a lot of ng. But that’s a good thing!

No, I randomly got a sew in
I think maybe when the weather breaks I’ll relax. I like to air dry and I can’t really do that comfortably

 

[Sosoothing]

Halfway done with these mini braids. Once they’re done, I don’t have to redo them for another 3-4 weeks. So much easier to style, cleanse and condition in these.

How small are they? Any pics to share?

 

[LushLox]

Texture shot of my hair before I relax it.
Why can’t I upload pictures anymore?

My new growth is suffocating my scalp

I thought about going back natural, but my nerves can’t handle it. The itchiness is what’s killer *face palm* lol

Have you been re-sizing your pics? I have to always do that now, otherwise it doesn't work.

 

[11228]

Halfway done with these mini braids. Once they’re done, I don’t have to redo them for another 3-4 weeks. So much easier to style, cleanse and condition in these.

Pics please?

I do something similar. I want to see how your mini braids look. I braid about 10 partings and bun almost exclusively. I wash/condish once a week and rebraid those that needs to be and keep it moving.

I do this 10/12 weeks post. I haven't so far because my roots melt with the new deep conditioning regime I started on. I peeped from a the thread is called "Moisture Drenched DC"

 

[ItsMeLilLucky]

Have you been re-sizing your pics? I have to always do that now, otherwise it doesn't work.

Yes, I always resize. I have more luck posting an image from the Internet than an image from my phone.

 

[MzSwift]

How small are they? Any pics to share?

Pics please?

I do something similar. I want to see how your mini braids look. I braid about 10 partings and bun almost exclusively. I wash/condish once a week and rebraid those that needs to be and keep it moving.

I do this 10/12 weeks post. I haven't so far because my roots melt with the new deep conditioning regime I started on. I peeped from a the thread is called "Moisture Drenched DC"

This is my first time multi quoting, hope this works! Just took this real quick.
I ended up only braiding the first inch or so and twisting the rest. I’m hoping it makes for an easier takedown.

 

[MzSwift]

 

[Ms. Tarabotti]

Your hair looks great!

Who's that little cutie in the background?

 

[MzSwift]

Your hair looks great!

Who's that little cutie in the background?

That’s my little shadow. He won’t let mommy out of his sight. Lol

ETA: Was multitasking and forgot to say, Thank you!

 

[Sosoothing]

Aww...I can't see the pictures but I trust @Ms. Tarabotti 'S reaction. I know the twists look nice

 

[sweetiep]

For those of you using Henna, how often are you using it?

 

[sweetiep]

I'm dropping my weekly honey/castor oil treatment for the rest of this stretch. I'll stick to cowashing more often like I used to.

I found more of my hair notes from 2011. It's amazing how I used to be so into my haircare. No wonder my hair blossomed! I never got tired or lazy. Taking care of my hair was like brushing my teeth or taking a bath - just a regular part of my daily routine.

I hate it took losing half my hair to realize this. Learn from my mistake ladies! Don't get lazy!!!!

What does your hair look like now? All the pics I’ve seen of your hair looks great! Did you lose a lot? Sorry, this thread is so long, I know I didn’t read everything.

 

[sunnieb]

What does your hair look like now? All the pics I’ve seen of your hair looks great! Did you lose a lot? Sorry, this thread is so long, I know I didn’t read everything.

I lost a ton of hair, but it's on the mend!

My avatar pic is from January and after the damage. I'm posting monthly pics in my Fotki so I can document my journey back to hair health.

 

[MzSwift]

Aww...I can't see the pictures but I trust @Ms. Tarabotti 'S reaction. I know the twists look nice

Oh no! Did I mess something up? Are you seeing the dreaded “x?”

 

[MzSwift]

For those of you using Henna, how often are you using it?

I actually add henna and a few other powders to a conditioner and I use that mix daily as a leave in condish or a cowash. Sometimes I use it to M&S at night before wrapping my hair up. For me, it’s the easiest way to incorporate ayurveda. I still see the benefits of the powders this way. Also, it’s less messy and drying than when I used to do straight henna masks/tx. I hope this makes sense!

 

[Sosoothing]

Oh no! Did I mess something up? Are you seeing the dreaded “x?”

I'm pretty sure it isn't you. It seems everyone is having issues uploading pictures lately.

I see a grey circle with a dash in it.

 

[MzSwift]

I'm pretty sure it isn't you. It seems everyone is having issues uploading pictures lately.

I see a grey circle with a dash in it.

OK. I think I’m going to add them to my LHCF album and repost — just to be safe.