Relaxed Heads: How many weeks post relaxer are you and when is your next touch up???
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MzSwift
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@LushLox thanks for your review of K18. I hesitate to use products like that sometimes, so I like hearing from actual users - not just paid influencers. It's expensive, but I'll keep it on my radar. If it works, it's worth the expense to me. I've been able to keep my breakage to a minimum so far, but will not let price stop me from using a product that works.
Looks like I might be trying Dark & Lovely or Motions for my next relaxer. The new ORS left me under-processed as well.
It's like the universe wants me to be a texlaxer!
Come on over to the dark side, muah hahaha!!
But really, I wonder if the companies - in response to the lawsuits - have changed their formulas to be less potent.
Lol, I just bought some ORS Replenishing condish last month.
I'm trying to find a good lite protein for a weekly tx and sticking with the oldie but goodies has always been good to me.
alundra
Addicted to jdramas
Same here, let me know if you find a good light protein. I'm so-so on Aveda's damage repair, but I want something better.Come on over to the dark side, muah hahaha!!
But really, I wonder if the companies - in response to the lawsuits - have changed their formulas to be less potent.
Lol, I just bought some ORS Replenishing condish last month.
I'm trying to find a good lite protein for a weekly tx and sticking with the oldie but goodies has always been good to me.
Also glad for your review on K18, which I'd never heard of.
MzSwift
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I will definitely report back on the ORS.
The K18 review was from @LushLox and she has beautiful hair so I'm also excited to see how it affects her hair over time!
There's a thread on here about K18. I have it bookmarked to check back in six months to see what the ladies are saying. As relaxed ladies, it's imperative that we find a good protein tx.
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LushLox
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Personally I don't think Damage Remedy is a strong enough protein, it is very light for a relaxed head imo. I don't need to use the super strong proteins anymore but I like a decent mid range, fairly potent protein. My hair does exponentially better when I give it a regular good dose of protein.
LushLox
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Just a point on K18, it's not actually a protein. It is a bond repair/builder that is designed to fill in the gaps in the strand caused by chemical treatments.
So if you are intending on buying K18 you will still need to use your protein treatments alongside it as it won't replace it.
Whilst it's not a protein I find these sort of products halts breakage immediately (in my experience anyway).
ETA: I have used K18 before, I just never finished the course. I will this time though.
So if you are intending on buying K18 you will still need to use your protein treatments alongside it as it won't replace it.
Whilst it's not a protein I find these sort of products halts breakage immediately (in my experience anyway).
ETA: I have used K18 before, I just never finished the course. I will this time though.
IDareT'sHair
PJ Rehabilitation Center
I like the Handmade/Natural Protein Treatments (in no particular order):
Annabelle's Perfect Blends Keratin Protein Treatment
Komaza Hair Care's Protein Treatment
SheScentIt Okra Retentive Hair Mask
Sarenzo's Bamboo & Amla Protein Treatment
The Mane Choice Carrot & Green Tea Restructurizer
Annabelle's Perfect Blends Keratin Protein Treatment
Komaza Hair Care's Protein Treatment
SheScentIt Okra Retentive Hair Mask
Sarenzo's Bamboo & Amla Protein Treatment
The Mane Choice Carrot & Green Tea Restructurizer
IDareT'sHair
PJ Rehabilitation Center
Some time in late November (around Thanks.giving)
IDareT'sHair
PJ Rehabilitation Center
I'll be on my 2nd K-18 this upcoming Wash Day. Will be using it for 6 consecutive treatments.
MzSwift
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Is indirect heat also a no-go? Maybe you could incorporate that to help with the stretch?
LushLox
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No not at all, and I will likely sit under the dryer now and again, that will really help!
sunnieb
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What a difference a week makes!
I'm nine weeks post and I feel like my newgrowth doubled since last week! LOL!
This is where I feel like I'm really about to start stretching. My hair feels "shorter" and I can feel all the layers of lovely newgrowth.
Still planning to relax at 16 weeks.
I'm nine weeks post and I feel like my newgrowth doubled since last week! LOL!
This is where I feel like I'm really about to start stretching. My hair feels "shorter" and I can feel all the layers of lovely newgrowth.
Still planning to relax at 16 weeks.
MzSwift
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Also 9 weeks post. Will be 10 weeks in 2 days.
Still rolling along with my cornrows. I had the last two sets in for 3 weeks at a time each.
Truly KISSing it is really helping me to stretch.
Planning to relax in Nov or Dec for my EOTY. That'll make my 3rd relaxer this year. (my hair is shorter)
I'm definitely feeling some length with these pull tests though.
Starting 2024, I'm going to a 2 relaxer a year schedule. Planning to stick with cornrows for the foreseeable future.
I'll probably just take it down and wear it out for special occasions only and then braid it right back up.
Still rolling along with my cornrows. I had the last two sets in for 3 weeks at a time each.
Truly KISSing it is really helping me to stretch.
Planning to relax in Nov or Dec for my EOTY. That'll make my 3rd relaxer this year. (my hair is shorter)
I'm definitely feeling some length with these pull tests though.
Starting 2024, I'm going to a 2 relaxer a year schedule. Planning to stick with cornrows for the foreseeable future.
I'll probably just take it down and wear it out for special occasions only and then braid it right back up.
ItsMeLilLucky
NotLucky no mo' just blessed.
A few months down, an eternity to go 
IDareT'sHair
PJ Rehabilitation Center
End of November - probably the Friday after Thanksgiving or the following week?
ETA: Did my 4th K-18 Treatment today.
ETA: Did my 4th K-18 Treatment today.
ItsMeLilLucky
NotLucky no mo' just blessed.
How did it go? Tell me all the deets
LushLox
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I've got about 9 weeks to go of this six month stretch, not that long now really.
I've done a really good DC this morning. I've really had to increase the amount of conditioner that I use now because the hair is so dense. Air dried, sectioned off my hair, and really took time to apply my leave ins and work the product in, spending a lot more time on the coarser parts of my hair.
Stretching my hair (essentially loose) means I really have to be more thorough in how I maintain my hair from this point on until I touch up.
Next wash I will do a mid strength protein treatment and likely another just before I relax.
I've done a really good DC this morning. I've really had to increase the amount of conditioner that I use now because the hair is so dense. Air dried, sectioned off my hair, and really took time to apply my leave ins and work the product in, spending a lot more time on the coarser parts of my hair.
Stretching my hair (essentially loose) means I really have to be more thorough in how I maintain my hair from this point on until I touch up.
Next wash I will do a mid strength protein treatment and likely another just before I relax.
sunnieb
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Finished relaxing about an hour ago. Dcing now. Soooo happy with the results!
I went old school and used Dark & Lovely No Lye. I processed for 18 minutes and so far I don't feel any under-processed areas. I did use the entire container of relaxer though. My newgrowth demanded it! I was surprised that I used it all. But, I'll see how my hair is tomorrow when it's completely dry.
All in all, I'm keeping this relaxer. Plan to relax again in 16 weeks so that'll put me around the first week of March.
Pics coming soon!
I went old school and used Dark & Lovely No Lye. I processed for 18 minutes and so far I don't feel any under-processed areas. I did use the entire container of relaxer though. My newgrowth demanded it! I was surprised that I used it all. But, I'll see how my hair is tomorrow when it's completely dry.
All in all, I'm keeping this relaxer. Plan to relax again in 16 weeks so that'll put me around the first week of March.
Pics coming soon!
MzSwift
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sunnieb
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@MzSwift that gif will never not be funny! 
Here are my pics:
Before relaxer at 16 weeks post:
After relaxer and trim:
I'm thrilled with my results! I can see that bunning is really helping keep my ends in check, so I'll keep doing that. Of course I wish I had more length, but I'll take what I have. The length is coming!
Here are my pics:
Before relaxer at 16 weeks post:
After relaxer and trim:
I'm thrilled with my results! I can see that bunning is really helping keep my ends in check, so I'll keep doing that. Of course I wish I had more length, but I'll take what I have. The length is coming!
IDareT'sHair
PJ Rehabilitation Center
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