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

[Plushottie]

7 weeks post and want to try for another 7. I can feel a bit of new growth a dusting if you will. My goal is to retain but the urge to just shave it off as my hair hasn’t flourished is real. But I’m going to keep trying and possibly find a stylist to assess.

 

[sunnieb]

8 weeks post today.

I know I'm about that relaxer stretch life when I hit 8 weeks post and wonder why I used to relax so 'early'.

 

[ItsMeLilLucky]

Since August of last year lol. I wonder if I can make it to August of this year.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

Will relax in about 3 weeks at 13-14 weeks post

 

[alundra]

Got a relaxer today. Last one was in November.

Next one is likely to be April.

 

[LushLox]

I still haven't bought my relaxer kit yet, I will relax at the end of February bringing me to 16 weeks.

 

[sunnieb]

9 weeks post today and still aiming for 14 weeks before I relax again.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

Thinking about waiting until around the 1st week in March so I can get a few more at home Protein Treatments and Reconstructors/Rebuilders in before heading to the Salon. (Try to head off any impending damage/overprocessing/and other salon related-stuff)

 

[sunnieb]

10 weeks post today. 4 more weeks to go.

 

[MzSwift]

Thinking about waiting until around the 1st week in March so I can get a few more at home Protein Treatments and Reconstructors/Rebuilders in before heading to the Salon. (Try to head off any impending damage/overprocessing/and other salon related-stuff)

 

[IDareT'sHair]

@MzSwift
Yup Gurl

I'm always leery and on high-alert at the Salon for some tomfoolery and shenanigans

So, I try to build my hair up as much as possible beforehand

Thanks LHCF!

 

[TLC1020]

Currently 14 weeks post, a few more weeks to go, not exactly sure when though.

 

[MzSwift]

20 weeks and 3 days.
Tempted to relax in March for a 3-7-11 schedule this year. My hair is shorter so extra long stretches are only possible if my hair stays put away
Need at least a week to stop this scalp oil before I relax.

 

[sunnieb]

@IDareT'sHair you got this! You know what's best for your hair.

I've been saying this for years, but I wish I had a salon near me where I could go for a good deep condition and rollerset each week I was past 8 weeks post. I just don't trust salons anymore.

 

[sunnieb]

11 weeks post, 3 more to go.

Speaking at a conference this week, so I'm definitely packing my roller set supplies to keep my newgrowth stretched.

 

[MzSwift]

Will be attending funeral within the next few weeks so I'm just gonna go ahead and relax once I know the date.
I guess I will be doing a 3-7-11/12 schedule this year.

 

[sunnieb]

@MzSwift my condolences

 

[LushLox]

I am finally going to relax my hair at the weekend, went out and got all of my supplies in the week.

This brings me to 17 weeks post; I didn't mean to go that long but it is what it is. I'm going to do a very gentle wash and DC today, and do a protein treatment. I did a hair detox on Monday as I like to ensure that my hair is completely stripped of any product before relaxing. I find relaxing on super clean hair really works for me.

 

[TLC1020]

Currently 16 weeks post relaxer, will be 17 weeks post on Tuesday. I am planning to touch-up this weekend.

 

[LushLox]

I never did wash my hair as I planned to (pain) but I'm still planning on touching up today. Better start getting it ready cause this is going to take me hours to finish.

ETA: I’m only just getting under the dryer to condition, at 11:00am! I still need to blow dry, flat iron and trim!

 

[TLC1020]

Relaxed hair on Sunday at 16 weeks post.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

1 Week Post yesterday after a 15-16 week stretch.
Of course she said I waited too long to come in......blah, blah, blah

I'll continue to treat my Hair at Home the way I've been doing and tune out all that other foolishness and chatter.

Just do the service I'm paying you for and keep all the other "commentary" to yourself

 

[MzSwift]

1 day post!
Relaxed yesterday at 23 weeks, 5 days.
I think it went well, considering..
STILL not a fan of Affirm Fiberguard. I applied it undiluted. I slathered condish and a ceramide oil mix onto my hair and NG instead. I'm gonna have to go against my nature and throw the rest of this tub out. It makes my hair feel way too weird.
Going back to Motions lye.
I LOVE doing the mid-step moisturizing condish (Motions) AND the post neutralizing amino acid/baking soda tx.
I'm forever keeping the ACV with my last neutralizing poo, it works so well and I feel safer using something that acidic. I might try regular white vinegar next time (I've done it before) because my son could not stand the smell of the ACV alone and even after it began reacting on my hair. He asked to go outside for some "fresh air." LOL
I'm very happy with the ends being straight because I don't have the SSKs that I had the first time I texlaxed. So I don't see myself having to cut my hair in a few years.
Planning to keep my hair covered for the next week and then install mini twists/braids on this blown out hair.
I still feel so weird having hair this short. I can't even pull it down myself for a length check in the back.
VERY interested to see my EOTY progress since that's the only time I flat iron.

On the pix:

Before (almost 6 months of new growth)


During


After (lots of texture); I'm hoping to get my Isis hair once it gets longer with lots of texture






And light blow dry ponytail bun (didn't last long)

 

[LushLox]

1 Week Post yesterday after a 15-16 week stretch.
Of course she said I waited too long to come in......blah, blah, blah

I'll continue to treat my Hair at Home the way I've been doing and tune out all that other foolishness and chatter.

Just do the service I'm paying you for and keep all the other "commentary" to yourself

Dead

We've been doing this too long to put up and be dealing with foolishness from 'professionals!'


Your hair looks lovely @MzSwift nice and thick I tried Fibreguard once and didn't like it; the original Affirm is my jam!