Relaxed ladies using weaves and wigs to reach hair goals

[humility1990]

Hey, I was just thinking we could share our methods on our way to our goals. Such as how long you generally wait to weave or wear wigs after a relaxer, when you utilise protein treatments and how long you wait to relax. I tried searching for something like this but haven't found a thread, but if there is one then mods please delete. Thanks

 

[IDareT'sHair]

I am wiggin' right now. I'll relax this Sunday after a 12 week stretch and be back in the Wig Wednesday when I return to work.

I normally wear my hair out on the Weekends. I co-wash twice a week (Wed/Sun) do a reconstructor or light protein with each co-wash.

I spritz, moisturize & seal twice a day. Once in the morning and once before bed-time. I wear a Men's Durag under my Wig or a Netted Wig Cap (usually the durag tho').

I did a Heavy Protein Treatment on Sunday and a Light one yesterday. I will do a mid-step protein treatment during the Relaxing Process and will also do another Protein Treatment at the 1st Wash Post Relaxer.

HTHs

 

[SqrpioQutie]

i haven't had a relaxer since i started wearing my phonies and half-wigs, but i imagine that when i do (aiming for 16 weeks - i may go longer now that i'm comfortable with half-wigs), i'll follow it up with a nice protein treatment and deep conditioning the same day..... i co-wash 4-5 days a week, so i stay pretty moisturized.... and at least once during the stretch, i do a henna treatment.....

i don't wear anything under my half-wigs... i tend to put it in a low ponytail and twist it up... my hair stays moisturized all day (it doesn't fully dry until i take it down when i get back home later that night - so that's like 12 hours of moisture a day)....

one thing i have to get back into the habit of doing is making sure i'm protecting my hair at night... i've gotten lax about that and i'd hate to have a setback due to it...

ETA: i'm 11 weeks post

 

[trendsetta25]

I'm currently in a weave that I plan to keep in till Aug or Mid Aug. I usually relax twice a year. After I relax, I wait 1 month before installing a new weave. I do a heavy protein treatment before and after I install my weave.

I make sure I moisturize when needed. I have a spritz bottle filled with s-curl, rose water, EVOO and peppermint oil. I spray this on my braids. I also have a applicator bottle filled with JBCO and peppermint oil that I use to oil my scalp. I wash my hair in a weave every two weeks.

I have a YT channel that shows how I moisturize while in a weave and another that shows how I installed the weave I have in now

 

[Dommo]

I am currently weaving it (technically) ....I make my own u-shaped wigs and sew it around the perimeter and "horse-shoe". Not much stress on my braids because I make my braids loose and sew loose.

I only do a protein treatment the day of my relaxer (Mizani Strengthening Gelee) and moisture conditioners any other times (Kerastase Masquintense)

I wash my hair every 10 days give or take and use a scalp toner to cleanse my scalp in between since I workout.

I don't really wait in between my relaxers because I don't have an "official" weave that damages my hair nor did I ever think it was necessary; maybe because I have pretty resilient hair.

 

[ProfectivGirl]

I am wigging it right now with my hair cornrowed underneath just so that its easy to oil my scalp (yes I still do that lol) and my hair doesnt tangle. I relaxed my hair every 12 weeks and moisturized frequently. I cowash every 3-4 days and deep condition every week which helped alot with some shedding and breakage I experienced. But one thing I truly believe is that me wearing half wigs helped alot with my HIH syndrome and with me being a PJ. Now I just leave my hair alone for the most part and I actually saw the hair growth progress. I just recently decided to try going natural because I got this horrible haircut (the stylist didnt know the different between trimming and a haircut) so my nearly shoulder length relaxed is about ear length but Ill continue to wear wigs until I get to my desired length because it simply works!

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[EbonyCPrincess]

I have been weaving and wigging since February with a 2 week break in the beginning of May. I had my weave installed when I was 10 weeks post and I did a protein treatment before and after. I have my hair cornrowed and have been washing and dc'ing in these cornrows. Normally after I relax I wait about 6-8 weeks, I enjoy my hair when its freshly relaxed! I have my current wig regimen on my blog:
http://longing4length.blogspot.com/2011/05/summer-style-braids-n-wigs.html
Good thread. I also have a weave takedown and pre/post weave installation videos on my YT channel, but I'm not trying to plug myself...just be helpful! LOL. So I won't post those!

 

[EbonyCPrincess]

I am wigging it right now with my hair cornrowed underneath just so that its easy to oil my scalp (yes I still do that lol) and my hair doesnt tangle. I relaxed my hair every 12 weeks and moisturized frequently. I cowash every 3-4 days and deep condition every week which helped alot with some shedding and breakage I experienced. But one thing I truly believe is that me wearing half wigs helped alot with my HIH syndrome and with me being a PJ. Now I just leave my hair alone for the most part and I actually saw the hair growth progress. I just recently decided to try going natural because I got this horrible haircut (the stylist didnt know the different between trimming and a haircut) so my nearly shoulder length relaxed is about ear length but Ill continue to wear wigs until I get to my desired length because it simply works!

Sent from My Android

THAT IS JUST HORRIBLE! I'm so sorry someone did that to you! But at least it helped you make your decision to transition!

 

[ms.swayne]

I'm selling two Freetress Lyon girl half wigs in 1B for $15 each, I thought you all might be interested. It kind of looks like an APL tamed Tammy half wig.

http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=544501

 

[lamaria211]

great thread! ive been wearing wigs, half wigs and lace fronts for a year since my big chop.

 

[sweetstasie]

I am wearing my hair in cornrows underneath my wigs. How long should I wait to put cornrows back in after getting a relaxer and any suggestions on how to wear my hair while I'm waiting during that time period? I don't wear my hair out at all right now.