So am I the only one......

[Jazzy413]

that gets all excited after my relaxer stretch and it's time to slap the creamy crack in???!!!?? I've never experienced this before when I was relaxing every 6 weeks or so. Now I find myself counting down the time and these last few days I have been antsy and almost - dare I say - nervous as my relaxer day is upon me!!! Am I crazy or is there this anticipation that comes with stretching?? Maybe I am being way too dramatic, but i feel like I cannot wait to see what length I have gained and of course to run my fingers thru my hair....LOL. Tell me I am not one fry short of a happy meal guys!!!!!

 

[KAT25]

No u are not alone!!! I am the same way... I try and measure my new growth and estimate how much more length I will have.. yah! I know crazy!!! hahahaha

 

[Jazzy413]

I can't wait to go home and slap it on!! It seems like this took forever and a day to get here!!!!! I am just excited to see some growth -- it's hard for me to tell how much I have now because of shrinkage and new growth, so seeing my hair lay flatter and hang without stretching will be a joy!!! I feel like such hair nerd....

 

[ajoyfuljoy]

I am 13 weeks post and I've been agonizing (literally) over the decision to be a relaxed/natural head. But I decided for now that I will relax...on Saturday. And yes I am excited!!!

 

[sweetpeadst]

Nope your not!

 

[It~Can~Grow]

Are you kidding. This was my first stretch and I stretched to 14 wks. Weeks sounds like such a short amount of time, but it is NOT.

By week two I felt like I had someone else's head on my shoulders. Mainly because I couldn't get through to my scalp, was on lo mani styles so I wasn't really touching my hair all that often and lastly (as quoted by Sareca) I just never felt 'air' on my scalp so I felt like it wasn't even there.

My ng had gotten so outta control that my buns just looked a mess. I had so many bumps, stray hairs, coils and what not peaking through that I'm sure my colleagues thought I had started 'using' and personal care was no longer a priority .

YES I know what you mean. This go round I'm only going for 12 weeks. 14 weeks pushed me dangerously close to insanity

 

[Dposh167]

truthfully, i'm not excited to get mine.erplexed IDK why tho? I've had a SUPER EASY 16 week stretch that i'm bout to put to an end this sat. my goal was 20, but my edges are ruining my hairstyles

 

[tiffers]

YES!!!! A few days after I do my relaxer, I start counting the days and getting reeeaaally impatient cause I wanna hurry up and relax again! I love stretching and seeing the results, it's so exciting!

I have 8 more weeks to go and I CAN'T WAIT! I'm trying to decide between a Dominican relaxer from roundbrushair or the Syntonics relaxer.... Decisions, decisions

 

[MissLawyerLady]

No you're not alone. I used to relax every 5 weeks and since late last year I've been stretching to 8 weeks- some folks wouldn't call that "stretching" but hey it is stretching to me. I can't wait to get my relaxers done either. I start getting excited a week ahead.

 

[Lady Esquire]

YES!!!! A few days after I do my relaxer, I start counting the days and getting reeeaaally impatient cause I wanna hurry up and relax again! I love stretching and seeing the results, it's so exciting!

I have 8 more weeks to go and I CAN'T WAIT! I'm trying to decide between a Dominican relaxer from roundbrushair or the Syntonics relaxer.... Decisions, decisions

Off topic: Whichever one you choose, update us here on the board. I am interested in how a Dominican relaxer differs. And I have never heard of Syntonics.

OP, you are not alone. I get a kick at watching my new growth come in. I like to feel it. The waves, the thickness, and poofiness...I feel like I am learning more and more about my textures with each stretch. I have done 12 wks, 14, 16, and even 24 weeks (6months).

I am on week 12 and I have decided to keep going. I have yet to set a date yet. I am playing it by ear, which is a first for me. But this is my first successful stretch, meaning no major issues, breakage, matting, etc...

But when that day comes: RELAXER DAY...I am like a kid waiting for Xmas morning. I just cannot wait for the results to see how much length I've retained.

 

[septemberbaby]

Off topic: Whichever one you choose, update us here on the board. I am interested in how a Dominican relaxer differs. And I have never heard of Syntonics.

OP, you are not alone. I get a kick at watching my new growth come in. I like to feel it. The waves, the thickness, and poofiness...I feel like I am learning more and more about my textures with each stretch. I have done 12 wks, 14, 16, and even 24 weeks (6months).

I am on week 12 and I have decided to keep going. I have yet to set a date yet. I am playing it by ear, which is a first for me. But this is my first successful stretch, meaning no major issues, breakage, matting, etc...

But when that day comes: RELAXER DAY...I am like a kid waiting for Xmas morning. I just cannot wait for the results to see how much length I've retained.

I always look forward to your hair update photos! Your hair is doing so well.

ETA: I also countdown to my next relaxer. My last stretch was 16 weeks. That was a blessing in disguise. I may not be able to make it that long again but I'm going to try!

 

[cupcakes]

ohhhhhhh my god i cant wait...
i relax on friday and im feenin lol

 

[Christa438]

I always get anxious and excited too. I can't wait to see my hair when I perm at the end of April. That will be 16 weeks and Im so proud. I recently had a strong urge to relax now but I know I need to wait and stick with the plan. I would only be doing it out of curiosity if I relaxed early and not caus I had to: everything has been so smooth--no problems. It seems that Relaxer Day after a good stretch is like Christmas. We are so happy to see what we got. We always want to unwrap the gift or take a peak early.

 

[Jazzy413]

I have been itching to relax the last 3 weeks because as someone else mentioned, my NG was starting to take over and I had coils and poofs and just random hair sticking out when I bunned. I look crazy today but I did not even sweat it when I thre my sloppy bun in because I knew that once I got home I would get my fix!!! I am actually shutting my laptop down in 5 minutes, picking up the kid, then headed home to do my thang! I hope to have some nice growth to show off and update the site with!!! I am aiming for APL by the end of March so we shall see!!!

 

[*closer*2*my*dreams*]

no you're not alone. I used to relax every 4-5 weeks (i know, I suck ) this is my first time ever stretching and now I'm on week 8 and I can't wait to relax on April 16 (12 weeks!) and see some new growth...

 

[daniemoy]

My first stretch was sooo exciting and each on after gets even more exciting. This will be my third 10-12 week stretch. I just got ovation in the mail, so I know I will be even more anxious.

 

[Lady Esquire]

I always look forward to your hair update photos! Your hair is doing so well.

Awww, thanks Shakira. Fotki is such a great tool to keep track of my hits and misses. I wish I would have started it back when I had a twa.

It seems that Relaxer Day after a good stretch is like Christmas. We are so happy to see what we got. We always want to unwrap the gift or take a peak early.

Exactly. If I relaxed now at 12 wks, it would not be because of breakage or anything, but because of my overwhelming curiosity.

 

[marla]

No you're not alone. I used to relax every 5 weeks and since late last year I've been stretching to 8 weeks- some folks wouldn't call that "stretching" but hey it is stretching to me. I can't wait to get my relaxers done either. I start getting excited a week ahead.

Same here. I too go until 8 weeks, but I use to go 6 weeks. Now that I know how to take care of my hair thanks to all of the wonderful ladies here, I am considering going to 10 weeks. Thanks again!

 

[charmtreese]

OMG...Im the same way!!!!! My touch-up is tomorrow and I cant wait. This time I only stretched for 13 weeks, but I still can't wait. Tomorrow will be like christmas.

 

[DreaE]

im only posting this to see my siggy and see how many days i have left
you're not at all alone!!

 

[Aggie]

Girl, you are not alone. I am 14 weeks post relaxer and I have braids in to stop me from relaxing it before the end of my 7 month stretch. I get a lot like a little child that just got a new present and can't wait to open it up. OMGoodness, now you just got me all excited about my next relaxer.

 

[song_of_serenity]

No! I get so excited when I know I've been stretching and see all that newgrowth. *sigh* I can't wait to get in the mirror to watch her roller set it and see if the color/size of the curlers went up. lol

Then I go home, comb the wrap out and do a mirror in front/behind length check.
~*Janelle~*