Relaxed Heads: How many weeks post relaxer are you and when is your next touch up???
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Re: Relaxed Heads: How many weeks post relaxer are you and when is your next touch up
I'm 10 weeks post. Last time I went 15 weeks. I think I will go 15 weeks again, because then I can really see my length.
I like seeing the length results. I'm BSL, Mizani Lye Texlaxed, 4a/b (mostly 4b).
I feel the newgrowth now at 10 weeks...but even though I'm tempted to relax, I want to wait because of the health and length factor. The longer I wait the healthier it seems to be for my hair and the more length I usually retain. Mid-back length is my next goal.
That will leave me with 4 Texlaxes per year for 2012. I prefer 3...decisions, decisions.
I'm 10 weeks post. Last time I went 15 weeks. I think I will go 15 weeks again, because then I can really see my length.
I like seeing the length results. I'm BSL, Mizani Lye Texlaxed, 4a/b (mostly 4b).
I feel the newgrowth now at 10 weeks...but even though I'm tempted to relax, I want to wait because of the health and length factor. The longer I wait the healthier it seems to be for my hair and the more length I usually retain. Mid-back length is my next goal.
That will leave me with 4 Texlaxes per year for 2012. I prefer 3...decisions, decisions.
Evolving78
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Re: Relaxed Heads: How many weeks post relaxer are you and when is your next touch up
i'm still on week five, heading on to week 6. i am stretching to gain a little more thickness and i am not going for bone straight anymore, so i am going to switch from Mizani Regular to Butter Blends. i'm not trying to texlax, but i just want a little more texture for strength and body.
i'm still on week five, heading on to week 6. i am stretching to gain a little more thickness and i am not going for bone straight anymore, so i am going to switch from Mizani Regular to Butter Blends. i'm not trying to texlax, but i just want a little more texture for strength and body.
Loving
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Re: Relaxed Heads: How many weeks post relaxer are you and when is your next touch up
shortdub78 I use Butter Blends and still get a bone straight relaxer. If you want texture, you will still have to be careful with this relaxer.
shortdub78 I use Butter Blends and still get a bone straight relaxer. If you want texture, you will still have to be careful with this relaxer.
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tomnikids3
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Re: Relaxed Heads: How many weeks post relaxer are you and when is your next touch up
I'm 4 months post and doing a T-up tomorrow. Trying the Linage Lye Relaxer for the first time so im excited to see results.
I'm 4 months post and doing a T-up tomorrow. Trying the Linage Lye Relaxer for the first time so im excited to see results.
blackpearl81
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7 weeks post...transitioning to natural with my fingers crossed
7 weeks post...transitioning to natural with my fingers crossed
exubah
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Re: Relaxed Heads: How many weeks post relaxer are you and when is your next touch up
I don't know when I'm going to relax but I'm about 8 weeks or so right now. I typically go 10-12 weeks. I will see how it goes, maybe I will try to go longer than that depending on the condition of my hair.
I don't know when I'm going to relax but I'm about 8 weeks or so right now. I typically go 10-12 weeks. I will see how it goes, maybe I will try to go longer than that depending on the condition of my hair.
ATLcutey20
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I am 8 wks post now. 4 more wks to go until relaxer time!
I am 8 wks post now. 4 more wks to go until relaxer time!
Babysaffy
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21 weeks post. I bought my relaxer (Motions Oil Moisturiser regular, lye) over a month to self relax for Christmas but it's still sitting on my shelf...
My hair is surprisingly still quite manageable with little breakage even though I've been using more heat than usual blowdrying and flat ironing once a week...or should I say fortnight.
I'm going through a lazy phase with washing my hair which is so unlike me. Just been exhausted with work and the kids and I condition so well when I do wash that it's staying soft for longer.
I planned to relax this week but been scratching scalp so I'll just wait a little longer...maybe a few weeks even. After my 9 month pregnancy stretch in 2010 this feels like no big deal! I'm enjoying big hair.
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My hair is surprisingly still quite manageable with little breakage even though I've been using more heat than usual blowdrying and flat ironing once a week...or should I say fortnight.
I'm going through a lazy phase with washing my hair which is so unlike me. Just been exhausted with work and the kids and I condition so well when I do wash that it's staying soft for longer.
I planned to relax this week but been scratching scalp so I'll just wait a little longer...maybe a few weeks even. After my 9 month pregnancy stretch in 2010 this feels like no big deal! I'm enjoying big hair.
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Shelew
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Just wondering how the ladies who use mizani butter blends is fairing with their hair? Is that a lye relaxer? I was thinking of switching. I have been using phyto but it may be causing dryness or maybe it's the other products I use. Just seeing what my options are out there.
TeeMartini
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Right now Iam about 8 weeks post... Iam going to relax at 10 weeks with Affirm. Then my next stretch I will try to go to 12 weeks. Not bad, I used to relax every 4 weeks like clockwork 
Aggie
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Re: Relaxed Heads: How many weeks post relaxer are you and when is your next touch up
I bought and used a 4lb tub of Mizani Butter Blend lye and mild relaxer. It was really great for my hair, very gentle in fact and I highly recommend it. I now use Affirm Creme Relaxer (also lye and mild).
I do not ever use no-lye relaxers anymore because of the extensive damage they did to my hair. The calcium deposits left my hair brittle, dull and dry.
I only switched to Affirm because I can find it a lot easier than the Mizani right now(meaning it's always in stock here and Mizani wasn't). I really did love the Mizani BB a lot though. I don't like my hair straight so I always get mild and use it half of the recommended relaxer time or add oils and grease to it to cut the strength down even more.
I bought and used a 4lb tub of Mizani Butter Blend lye and mild relaxer. It was really great for my hair, very gentle in fact and I highly recommend it. I now use Affirm Creme Relaxer (also lye and mild).
I do not ever use no-lye relaxers anymore because of the extensive damage they did to my hair. The calcium deposits left my hair brittle, dull and dry.
I only switched to Affirm because I can find it a lot easier than the Mizani right now(meaning it's always in stock here and Mizani wasn't). I really did love the Mizani BB a lot though. I don't like my hair straight so I always get mild and use it half of the recommended relaxer time or add oils and grease to it to cut the strength down even more.
Lilmama1011
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3 weeks post 7 more weeks to go
feelfree
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50 weeks post relaxer here. At this point, I'm keeping my soon-to-be WL hair tangle-free by doing everything in plaits. Washing, conditioning and wearing my hair in plaits, similar to mwedzi, keeps me sane, and keeps my hair happy. I use the LOC method of moisturizing and I comb through and rebraid once a week. During the week I use a variety of moisturizing sprays and keep it tied up. Wash every fortnight.
My original goal was a year, but I'm loving it, so I have reset my goal from 52 weeks to 60 weeks.
My original goal was a year, but I'm loving it, so I have reset my goal from 52 weeks to 60 weeks.
Queenmickie
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Re: Relaxed Heads: How many weeks post relaxer are you and when is your next touch up
I 14 weeks and 3 days post. I was thinking about relaxing this weekend, but I think I can keep going. This is my longest stretch in a very long time. I think I am going to aim for 17 weeks! Ok then, decision made. Now that I have made that decision I am going to spray BT on my two wack patches (thanks for nothing Megatek..new formula). I was holding off on the BT because I thought I might relax this week.
I 14 weeks and 3 days post. I was thinking about relaxing this weekend, but I think I can keep going. This is my longest stretch in a very long time. I think I am going to aim for 17 weeks! Ok then, decision made. Now that I have made that decision I am going to spray BT on my two wack patches (thanks for nothing Megatek..new formula). I was holding off on the BT because I thought I might relax this week.
sweetypoo705
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Re: Relaxed Heads: How many weeks post relaxer are you and when is your next touch up
24 weeks post relaxed .. I will have my niece put a dark&lovely 'healthy gloss 5' relaxer in my hair next Saturday
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24 weeks post relaxed .. I will have my niece put a dark&lovely 'healthy gloss 5' relaxer in my hair next Saturday
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