Relaxed Heads: How many weeks post relaxer are you and when is your next touch up???
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Evolving78
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I was able to wrap my hair with this new growth! Lol (after flat ironing) I'm wrapping my hair up again tonight to see how long this style can hold up until wash day.
Loving it! when is your next relaxer?
Evolving78
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April 1st-2nd! Thank u!
PerfectlyFlawed
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Omw to the BSS to pick up my supplies, can't wait
Edited to add I'm 19 weeks post
Edited to add I'm 19 weeks post
Evolving78
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7 weeks!
PerfectlyFlawed
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The relaxer process makes me remember why I wait as long as possible between relaxers, but the ease of my hair makes me want to do it more often, so conflicted. Anyways, 2 days post and loving it.
Evolving78
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I got the silicone spatula applicators to apply my relaxer. I bought some brushes from Sally, but they were snagging my hair. I bought some more gloves, clips, and a packet of neutralizer. 6 more days to go!
Fotchygirl
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15 weeks post ladies, relaxing this Thursday. I just haven't made time to go and do it. Still contemplating whether to blowdry or just airdry afterwards. Airdrying will be less manipulation for sure.
Evolving78
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Think I will touch up today instead of Saturday. If not, I will need to wash my hair and I don't feel like doing all of that manipulation with New growth.
Evolving78
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I'm one day post...I haven't really been feeling my relaxer touch ups since I switched to ORS lye.
Fotchygirl
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Why @shortdub78 ? Do you not like the results?
Evolving78
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Nope! I do not like the results! Lol it leaves my hair dull and dry. And my crown seems to be more resistant, so it feels very underprocessed. I wasn't going to exceed the time, since it takes 15-20 mins to apply and I smooth for 5 mins. I still have a lot of texture. I have used this several times. And the same thing happens. I had to to a corrective last time.
Rozlewis
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Same here, I have a little crinkle of new growth. I have been doing roller sets and they are giving me life. I am finally perfecting my technique.
Evolving78
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See this is why I need to go back to no lye.. I can't even roller set!
Rozlewis
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Evolving78
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I'm using lye.
sunnieb
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You know what?
I bought all the rollersetting supplies (included the dvd from a former LHCF member), and I've never done a complete set once!
I used to dabble with ponytail rollersets here and there, but never my whole head. I just don't feel like it.
Rozlewis
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@shortdub78 I use a lye relaxer too. I am using Affirm Fireguard and I really like it. Leaves me with some texture and consistent results.
Evolving78
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I have a lot of texture. More than I care for, especially in my crown area.
sunnieb
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That's why I rely on no-lye.
I think my head would be ok with lye sometimes, but my crown wouldn't take. It's to much going on up there.
VimiJn
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3 days post here.
I find myself frustrated with lye vs no-lye issue. I used no lye as my virgin relaxer which was fine on relaxer day but as time went on my hair became so dry and lifeless. So I switched to lye and there's definitely a lot more texture left and it does a number on your scalp (whew baby) but that goes away in a few days. Having said that I don't get the straw like dullness like I experienced from no- lye. I think I just need to find the right lye relaxer. I've been using silk elements shea butter and silk protein in regular.
I find myself frustrated with lye vs no-lye issue. I used no lye as my virgin relaxer which was fine on relaxer day but as time went on my hair became so dry and lifeless. So I switched to lye and there's definitely a lot more texture left and it does a number on your scalp (whew baby) but that goes away in a few days. Having said that I don't get the straw like dullness like I experienced from no- lye. I think I just need to find the right lye relaxer. I've been using silk elements shea butter and silk protein in regular.
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