Relaxed Hair Thread

[freckledface]

loveafterwar I've done it before and didn't have a problem. My hair was flat ironed


But uhhh.... What on earth did you do to get all that growth!?! That's amazing!

 

[loveafterwar]

Technically I'm 11 weeks post if you start counting from the relaxer date, but I'm weird so I don't start counting my post weeks until after the 6 week mark since I never relax that soon. That doesn't make my growth a lot when you look at it that way. I usually do start seeing ng 2 weeks after a fresh touchup which I hate but I'm lazy so from that point on I don't blowdry or flat iron lol. I was going to try a rollerset and silk wrap this weekend so I could try to trim.

 

[lamaria211]

lamaria211 - How often do you clarify? I discovered that my hair holds moisture much better since I started using a clarifying shampoo regularly.

Last time I clarified was when I used the ORS creamy aloe shampoo about 4 weeks ago when I relaxed

 

[freckledface]

Technically I'm 11 weeks post if you start counting from the relaxer date, but I'm weird so I don't start counting my post weeks until after the 6 week mark since I never relax that soon. That doesn't make my growth a lot when you look at it that way. I usually do start seeing ng 2 weeks after a fresh touchup which I hate but I'm lazy so from that point on I don't blowdry or flat iron lol. I was going to try a rollerset and silk wrap this weekend so I could try to trim.

That's a good way of looking at it I get to counting weeks and psych myself out of going longer. But either way its still good growth. I trimmed at 8 or 9 weeks post with my problem just made sure I pulled my hair reall taunt at the roots hth

 

[Monaleezza]

Im gonna try it I really want to get to 12 weeks if I make 11 &1/2 with little to no problems ima continue to 12

sckri23 As long as your hair is happy, keep the stretch going. Don't set a limit if you don't have to, just keep on going.

I set my limits now by occasions rather than by number of weeks.

ie. a wedding or Christmas or my birthday etc.

 

[Stillsaddity]

Make sure you post pics, lady! Glad your stretch went well. I'm 13 weeks today going for 20+. My last stretch was only 15& 1/2 weeks--I definitely want to beat that!

I'll have to take some good pics today so I'll post them tonight.

My hair feels amazing, I'm so happy that I stretched that long and I totally plan on doing it again. I just need to figure out a different routine for the last three weeks because those were the hardest

 

[bhndbrwneyes]

Ladies that get their hair relaxed at the salon...I know everyone is emphasizing "no heat". After the stylist rinses out the relaxer, do you allow her to continue to style your hair (which usually consists of a hooded dryer or blow dryer and a flatiron for me)? Or do you leave and let your hair airdry? If you leave, how much cheaper is the service?

I would be afraid to leave, let my hair airdry and it be a mess.

 

[Britt]

Ladies that get their hair relaxed at the salon...I know everyone is emphasizing "no heat". After the stylist rinses out the relaxer, do you allow her to continue to style your hair (which usually consists of a hooded dryer or blow dryer and a flatiron for me)? Or do you leave and let your hair airdry? If you leave, how much cheaper is the service?

I would be afraid to leave, let my hair airdry and it be a mess.

It's really not that serious. You should get your $ worth and have your hair looking nice if you are getting it done. Personally, I prefer a rollerset but if your stylist blow dries and flat irons your hair, so long as they don't over do it w/ the flat iron you should be just fine . You're in ATL, they can lay some hair there. Go on and enjoy getting your hair done and walk out with it LAID .

 

[Loving]

Ladies that get their hair relaxed at the salon...I know everyone is emphasizing "no heat". After the stylist rinses out the relaxer, do you allow her to continue to style your hair (which usually consists of a hooded dryer or blow dryer and a flatiron for me)? Or do you leave and let your hair airdry? If you leave, how much cheaper is the service?

I would be afraid to leave, let my hair airdry and it be a mess.

bhndbrwneyes I ALWAYS get a rollerset done....every week . I worked out a deal with my stylist. I wash & DC my hair at home and all she does is rollerset it.

 

[beloved1bx]

Ladies that get their hair relaxed at the salon...I know everyone is emphasizing "no heat". After the stylist rinses out the relaxer, do you allow her to continue to style your hair (which usually consists of a hooded dryer or blow dryer and a flatiron for me)? Or do you leave and let your hair airdry? If you leave, how much cheaper is the service?

I would be afraid to leave, let my hair airdry and it be a mess.

My stylist has never rollerset my hair. She usually blow dries it and that's where i cut her off. She'd normally followup with the flat iron, but i don't have super thick hair so once she's hit it with the blow dryer it's usually pretty straight and so i don't see the need for more direct heat with a flat iron.

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[bebezazueta]

Ladies that get their hair relaxed at the salon...I know everyone is emphasizing "no heat". After the stylist rinses out the relaxer, do you allow her to continue to style your hair (which usually consists of a hooded dryer or blow dryer and a flatiron for me)? Or do you leave and let your hair airdry? If you leave, how much cheaper is the service?

I would be afraid to leave, let my hair airdry and it be a mess.

My stylist is into healthy hair and she always rollerset my hair. Even when I ask her to flatiron she convinces me to rollerset and wrap it cause its better for my hair. I never blow dry or flat iron so I figure I can get it done at least once or twice a year. LOL!

 

[SincerelyBeautiful]

I had a stylist that was the best ever. She was all about hair growth. She would always wash and dc every week. Give me a nice roller set that came with a nice scalp massage. She would also ensure my ends were clipped at least every 12 weeks. And she would also work deals out with me. The only problem was....I Moved!!! What did I do that for?? She had my hair super healthy and it grew very fast. I even recommended her to a few of my college friends and she had their hair happy and growing as well. I recently emailed her and told her I wanted to move back or kidnap her just for her to become my stylist again lol

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[bhndbrwneyes]

I had a stylist that was the best ever. She was all about hair growth. She would always wash and dc every week. Give me a nice roller set that came with a nice scalp massage. She would also ensure my ends were clipped at least every 12 weeks. And she would also work deals out with me. The only problem was....I Moved!!! What did I do that for?? She had my hair super healthy and it grew very fast. I even recommended her to a few of my college friends and she had their hair happy and growing as well. I recently emailed her and told her I wanted to move back or kidnap her just for her to become my stylist again lol

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I know exactly how you feel. My mom and I have gone through several stylists over the years. We finally found one we loved about 6 years ago and referred my cousin and aunt to her as well. But now I moved out of state and no one can style like her.

 

[Britt]

@bhndbrwneyes I ALWAYS get a rollerset done....every week . I worked out a deal with my stylist. I wash & DC my hair at home and all she does is rollerset it.

Loving, that's a good deal you have there. I'm super anal about the wash process of my hair and would prefer to wash and condition it myself and then go to the salon for them to rollerset. While I would prefer to have the hairdresser wash and condition my hair very few of the dominican hairdressers I go to care to take the time to wash and rinse out the conditioner and detangle it.

 

[pre_medicalrulz]

Ladies that get their hair relaxed at the salon...I know everyone is emphasizing "no heat". After the stylist rinses out the relaxer, do you allow her to continue to style your hair (which usually consists of a hooded dryer or blow dryer and a flatiron for me)? Or do you leave and let your hair airdry? If you leave, how much cheaper is the service?

I would be afraid to leave, let my hair airdry and it be a mess.

I self relax but I use a flat iron on a fresh relaxer all the time for a length check. Lol So I guess you can say I use heat twice a year. Doesn't seem to be damaging anything on my end.

 

[koolkittychick]

Ladies that get their hair relaxed at the salon...I know everyone is emphasizing "no heat". After the stylist rinses out the relaxer, do you allow her to continue to style your hair (which usually consists of a hooded dryer or blow dryer and a flatiron for me)? Or do you leave and let your hair airdry? If you leave, how much cheaper is the service?

I would be afraid to leave, let my hair airdry and it be a mess.

I have done all three, depending on my mood and how much time I have. She doesn't charge me any less, so it doesn't matter to me that way. When I leave with my hair wet and let it airdry, it's not a big thing since I have fine hair and it will usually dry fairly straight if I put it in a bun once it's 50% dry.

Lately I have been letting her blow dry and flat iron it (since it's the only heat that's put on it every three months), but I think I will start walking out with my hair wet again since she is getting a little scissor happy and rough with my hair now that it's longer; I have evaded full APL twice now because she trims just a little too much off when she's done blow drying, and I want to reach my goal by the next time I relax at the end of the year.

 

[lamaria211]

I think I may have build up so I'm going to overnight DC on dry hair with Ion Hard Water conditioner an hope that helps

 

[SincerelyBeautiful]

I think I may have build up so I'm going to overnight DC on dry hair with Ion Hard Water conditioner an hope that helps

I have heard a lot about build up but honestly I don't think I ever had a full explanation of this. Does your hair feel weighed down or greasy?? I co wash once weekly and shampoo once weekly using a non sulfate shampoo. My co wash conditioner doesn't contain cones but one of my daily moisturizers does. I don't think I experience much buildup with my weekly washing and cowashing going on but who knows lol.

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[sckri23]

I had a stylist that was the best ever. She was all about hair growth. She would always wash and dc every week. Give me a nice roller set that came with a nice scalp massage. She would also ensure my ends were clipped at least every 12 weeks. And she would also work deals out with me. The only problem was....I Moved!!! What did I do that for?? She had my hair super healthy and it grew very fast. I even recommended her to a few of my college friends and she had their hair happy and growing as well. I recently emailed her and told her I wanted to move back or kidnap her just for her to become my stylist again lol

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I know exactly how you feel. My mom and I have gone through several stylists over the years. We finally found one we loved about 6 years ago and referred my cousin and aunt to her as well. But now I moved out of state and no one can style like her.

I miss my old stylist :'-(

 

[lamaria211]

I have heard a lot about build up but honestly I don't think I ever had a full explanation of this. Does your hair feel weighed down or greasy?? I co wash once weekly and shampoo once weekly using a non sulfate shampoo. My co wash conditioner doesn't contain cones but one of my daily moisturizers does. I don't think I experience much buildup with my weekly washing and cowashing going on but who knows lol.

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My hair feels gunky and dry even after deep conditioning it looks dull and won't except moisture it's also tangling a lot, if it doesn't feel better after using the hard Water condish I'll use my ORS creamy aloe poo

 

[SincerelyBeautiful]

My hair feels gunky and dry even after deep conditioning it looks dull and won't except moisture it's also tangling a lot, if it doesn't feel better after using the hard Water condish I'll use my ORS creamy aloe poo

You just made me realize that I'm almost out of ORS creamy aloe shampoo. Dang!! Back to my BSS to get some this week.

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[Brwnbeauti]

I did a ponytail roller set today. Four at the back, two on each side by my ears and I mohawked the middle. Here are the resutlts. I air dryed, but didn't let it dry all the way because its bed time and I refuse to sleep in rollers.










Don't think ill ever do a real roller set again for loose curls

 

[H0tPinkButtafly]

I did a ponytail roller set today. Four at the back, two on each side by my ears and I mohawked the middle. Here are the resutlts. I air dryed, but didn't let it dry all the way because its bed time and I refuse to sleep in rollers.

Don't think ill ever do a real roller set again for loose curls

It came out nicely... I did the same thing yesterday. A ponytail rollerset, 3 ponytails in the front, 4 in the back. I definitely had to go over the roots with a flat iron after I took the ponytails out tho. How do u get the roots from being all bent from the ponys? I do have about 10 months worth of new grow so that could also be the reason lol

 

[lamaria211]

Still sitting in my overnight DC of AE Garlic treatment, roux PC and oils hoping that my hair isn't still hard n dry after last nights chelating

 

[sunnieb]

I love ponytail rollersets! I've never done a regular rollerset because I get the results I want with the ponytails.

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[KiWiStyle]

I love ponytail rollersets! I've never done a regular rollerset because I get the results I want with the ponytails.

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sunnieb how do you get the results you have without the bends from the ponytail holder. I'm guessing your hair has to be a certain length because the weight of the hair straightens the bend, if that makes since. I can't do regular rollersets if it saved my life and would love to try this.

 

[crlsweetie912]

I REALLY have to treat myself to some braids or cornrows and just put my hair up for awhile....It's doing great, but I don't wanna chance a setback...

 

[danysedai]

I want a human hair half wig for the winter and can't find one.
On the other hand, just when I finally find an awesome stylist for my relaxers TU, she tells me she's leaving the country! Grrrr. My last TU was last week and it was great, I spent the week in a bun though. I deep conditioned overnight on Saturday night with my new Saryna Key She butter mask, a bit of a dominican hot oil and a vial of Kerastase Vita ciment. I rinsed and rollerset on Sunday, basically air dried and flat ironed on Monday. My hair is soooo soft and shiny today, and I find myself shaking my hair just to smell the conditioner smell on it

 

[lamaria211]

After cheating, using Roux Mendex and deep conditioning my hair feels so good

 

[sckri23]

I'm trying to stretch the longest I ever have without working up to it but the more I go the easier it is to handle my ng. My SO is coming back from basic in December 19 thats on a Wednesday. I wanna stretch till the (edit: tuesday) before that. Im reaching for the stars but im not gonna go overboard.

ETA: I just counted, thats one day shy of 16 weeks.