Relaxed Hair Thread

[Saludable84]

I guess she wanted a cookie

Yes, I saw that. But who asked you? That's how I felt. Its funny too because I told my friend yesterday that when my hair is straight some naturals give me the stank eye but when its in a twist out, naturals actually smile at me, and then there are always those who are just mad that my hair is longer. It just goes to show who is really happy with themselves and who is conforming for approval. The comment didn't get me mad, it made me laugh because I'm beginning to think these comments are due to low self esteem.

naija24, that's not true. Either route you go hair growth takes time. Like I told sunnieb, you just got to get over the hump. It's seems like a stretch but a year goes by like nothing sometimes and you hair will probably SL before then.

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[pre_medicalrulz]

pre_medicalrulz

Sorry for your setback... I cannot dare wear my hair out... I wouldn't retain anything... Hair is much too fine.... Maybe try bunning? You don't have to wig it...

Yea I cowashed & rocking a bun today. Buns are a lil tricky for me as well because I can also get a setback quick from these. For now the buns will have to do.

 

[Kay.Dee]

Relaxed ladies...my hair has taken a beating over the last year and a half.
I've been babying it the last 9 months and it's been coming around, but I'm still looking for a moisturizer for the winter.

Moved to Korea this past January and was not prepared for this awful weather, I'm from TX so I've never had to deal with cold like this. My normal moisturizer (S-Curl, BeeMine Balanced Moisturizer) did not work well.

I plan on wigging it through the winter but I still need a good moisturizer, any recommendations will be greatly appreciated. I'm a 4 b/c, my hair does really well with glycerin but that didn't pan out too well last winter. I want to order before it gets cold so I can test it out.

 

[Saludable84]

Relaxed ladies...my hair has taken a beating over the last year and a half. I've been babying it the last 9 months and it's been coming around, but I'm still looking for a moisturizer for the winter. Moved to Korea this past January and was not prepared for this awful weather, I'm from TX so I've never had to deal with cold like this. My normal moisturizer (S-Curl, BeeMine Balanced Moisturizer) did not work well. I plan on wigging it through the winter but I still need a good moisturizer, any recommendations will be greatly appreciated. I'm a 4 b/c, my hair does really well with glycerin but that didn't pan out too well last winter. I want to order before it gets cold so I can test it out.

Try something that is water based (not sure what the product options are out there) but in colder weather, the trick for me is to ether use butters and seal with light oils or use water/cream based moisturizers and seal with heavy oils or pomades. If the weather is dry, I probably would suggest going easy on butters and opting for water based products instead. I also keep my hair as straight as possible in winter as that helps with moisturizing.

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[beautyintheyes]

All together I've not been taking much care of my hair and I need to get back on it.... School, life has been hectic... + I'm putting on weight, don't know why.... Feeling down altogether... Clothes don't fit...

girl I have the same problem I just realized how much weight this morning trying to trt on jean when I haven worn in 3 year school suck! My hair is not the greatest as well

 

[divachyk]

I've been working on revamping the blog and haven't been on much but I can clearly see I've missed some juicy gossip. Let me surf the forum to see what's up. I'm up for cliff notes as I'm lazy and hate sifting through clutter to find the gem.

sunnieb, glad it went well.

Mahsiah, my goal is MBL - made it. WL is gravy but I can take it or leave it. Since I'm here, I'mma ride the wave for a minute to see what happens.

yoleee, sorry that happened. Start scalp massaging those edges with jbco stat!

pre_medicalrulz, don't let them talk you off your game next time around. I'm sorry you will forfeit some length but you'll be back in no time. Your hair grows at a great rate. I don't hide under weaves and do ok. However, I don't let my hair hang much either. I keep it pinned up & put away in some random style.

JudithO, girl, hush yo' mouf' - The key to tea rinsing? Consistency and soaking vs. rinsing. Check my blog entry on that.

againstallodds, I was considering kanechom(sp) but politely stepped off the ledge and kept with the current stash.

Kay.Dee, sorry chica. My go-to in the winter is AfroVeda Coco Latte Thick. Creamy. Delivers great moisture. My hair held up in the Nevada heat. I haven't experienced an icy winter but I do know my hair feels gret all winter long so long as I don't get fancy and experiment with other products too much.

 

[mochalocks]

Anyone use optimum's new line of products called Alma legend?

 

[Saludable84]

Anyone use optimum's new line of products called Alma legend?

EbonyCPrincess wrote about it on longing for length I believe. The relaxer apparently leaves build up.

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[NaiyaAi]

My scalp has been so sore from me adding sublimed sulfur to my scalp mix, but all of a sudden I have new growth in places where my hair usually grows more slowly than the rest of my head. Eleven days until my next relaxer and I can't wait!

 

[mochalocks]

EbonyCPrincess wrote about it on longing for length I believe. The relaxer apparently leaves build up. Please excuse my iPhone

Oh ok I purchased the nightly treatment hairdress creme, I'm going to try it out tonight.

 

[pre_medicalrulz]

I didn't take my bun down last night, I slept in it. It was annoying as heck! But Im tired of the unnecessary manipulation & seeing unnecessary strands landing on my white kittens. Smh

Im keeping this bun in until next week when its time for another cowash.

My hair loooooooved that last cowash or whatever it was a few days ago. I should do that more often. I put conditioner on dry hair and went about my business. That evening I rinsed it out & can somebody say COTTON?!?! Oh yeaaaa! My ends were so loving that. My ends are so spolied. *wink*

 

[NaiyaAi]

I didn't take my bun down last night, I slept in it. It was annoying as heck! But Im tired of the unnecessary manipulation & seeing unnecessary strands landing on my white kittens. Smh

Im keeping this bun in until next week when its time for another cowash.

My hair loooooooved that last cowash or whatever it was a few days ago. I should do that more often. I put conditioner on dry hair and went about my business. That evening I rinsed it out & can somebody say COTTON?!?! Oh yeaaaa! My ends were so loving that. My ends are so spolied. *wink*

pre_medicalrulz What kind of conditioner was it?

 

[Guinan]

Cowashing today. Just bought a conditioner from target. It's called "yes to carrots". I can't wait to try it. Has anyone tried it?

 

[KinkyRN]

Cowashing today. Just was a conditioner from target. It's called "yes to carrots". I can't wait to try it. Has anyone tried it?

I liked it very moisturizing and protein free!

 

[pre_medicalrulz]

pre_medicalrulz What kind of conditioner was it?

Nothing special. Just a lil ol Tresemme conditioner. Lol

 

[againstallodds]

First of all divachyk you made me order $80 of bulk teas today... My shedding better reduce... Lol

Haven't washed my hair in 2 weeks... we moved, and I lost my conditioning cap in the process... Had to order another one but its taking forever to arrive

againstallodds girl... I bought the kanechom cos of you.... Lol... All you PJ pushers... It better work.. Lol

I'm probably 8 weeks post not... Nt relaxing till mid October... May need to put my hair in box braid by the week end so I make it there without harm to my hair.

I wore my hair out once this week... Felt weird... Felt dry... Back into my buns...

JudithO I can't wait to hear what you think about it!

 

[mschristine]

Moisturized and sealed my hair tonight and I saw my hair suck up all of my moisturizer and oil. My hair has been soaking up everything I put in it everyday. I'm going to clarify my hair tomorrow and do a strong protein (aphogee 2 step) and DC for hours since I have absolutely nothing to do

 

[brownb83]

I relaxed today!!!

I use silk elements regular.

Gonna be up late rollersetting, but I don't care lol. I can see my scalp. Thank god almighty I can see my scalp.

Thank goodness I documented this!!

I almost forgot how many weeks post I was.

Well I got a inch of new growth already...

Cardio ain't no joke!

 

[Guinan]

I liked it very moisturizing and protein free!

OMG!!! I just finished using this conditioner & its AMAZING! It has great slip & really moisturized my hair. I think I might have to make this my new DC

 

[Guinan]

divachyk, I think it's the usual relaxed hair bashing debate. I'm soooo tired of it. I think that is one of the main reason I won't be renewing my subscription.

I'm venting, but it seems like some of the naturals can make all sorts of comments about relaxed hair & its ok but if a relaxed haired person DARES make a comment its blasphemy. It also bothers me that some of the naturals still continue to say that most relaxed hair is limp and lifeless but the minute u comment on the squirrel nest that they call a style it's a problem. Or when a natural post a pic of a hairstyle (even if its jacked) they'll get comments of how gorg and beautiful it is or the post will get thanked to high heaven, but the minute a relaxed head makes a thread, it gets lost in the tumble weeds.

However, I would luv to know what drama I missed too So any cliffys would be great

 

[brownb83]

divachyk, I think it's the usual relaxed hair bashing debate. I'm soooo tired of it. I think that is one of the main reason I won't be renewing my subscription.

I'm venting, but it seems like some of the naturals can make all sorts of comments about relaxed hair & its ok but if a relaxed haired person DARES make a comment its blasphemy. It also bothers me that some of the naturals still continue to say that most relaxed hair is limp and lifeless but the minute u comment on the squirrel nest that they call a style it's a problem. Or when a natural post a pic of a hairstyle (even if its jacked) they'll get comments of how gorg and beautiful it is or the post will get thanked to high heaven, but the minute a relaxed head makes a thread, it gets lost in the tumble weeds.

However, I would luv to know what drama I missed too So any cliffys would be great

Thanks is not enough.....

 

[NaiyaAi]

@divachyk, I think it's the usual relaxed hair bashing debate. I'm soooo tired of it. I think that is one of the main reason I won't be renewing my subscription.

I'm venting, but it seems like some of the naturals can make all sorts of comments about relaxed hair & its ok but if a relaxed haired person DARES make a comment its blasphemy. It also bothers me that some of the naturals still continue to say that most relaxed hair is limp and lifeless but the minute u comment on the squirrel nest that they call a style it's a problem. Or when a natural post a pic of a hairstyle (even if its jacked) they'll get comments of how gorg and beautiful it is or the post will get thanked to high heaven, but the minute a relaxed head makes a thread, it gets lost in the tumble weeds.

However, I would luv to know what drama I missed too So any cliffys would be great

pelohello

http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showpost.php?p=19002031&postcount=18

Now she looks so plain jane. But if it makes her happy then fine. Glad I stopped getting relaxers. My natural hair has more body then most relaxed hair.

That's what they were talking about.

 

[pre_medicalrulz]

divachyk, I think it's the usual relaxed hair bashing debate. I'm soooo tired of it. I think that is one of the main reason I won't be renewing my subscription.

I'm venting, but it seems like some of the naturals can make all sorts of comments about relaxed hair & its ok but if a relaxed haired person DARES make a comment its blasphemy. It also bothers me that some of the naturals still continue to say that most relaxed hair is limp and lifeless but the minute u comment on the squirrel nest that they call a style it's a problem. Or when a natural post a pic of a hairstyle (even if its jacked) they'll get comments of how gorg and beautiful it is or the post will get thanked to high heaven, but the minute a relaxed head makes a thread, it gets lost in the tumble weeds.

However, I would luv to know what drama I missed too So any cliffys would be great

BOL!!!! LMBO!!!!! ROTHFL!!!!! Guuurl Im sure you said what most relaxed heads be thinking but never say! My lil cousin overheard a natural woman trying to convince me to go natural in the mall & she turned around & yell, 'NOT ERRRRBODY WANNA WEAR PUBIC HURRS ON DEY HEAD!'

LMBO!!!!!!! I just died!!!

 

[quirkydimples]

BOL!!!! LMBO!!!!! ROTHFL!!!!! Guuurl Im sure you said what most relaxed heads be thinking but never say! My lil cousin overheard a natural woman trying to convince me to go natural in the mall & she turned around & yell, 'NOT ERRRRBODY WANNA WEAR PUBIC HURRS ON DEY HEAD!' LMBO!!!!!!! I just died!!!

Okay! Those two posts just made me cry I was laughing so hard. Squirrel's nest?! Pubes?! Too much. Lol.

 

[mochalocks]

Lol. You ladies are hilarious in this thread.

 

[NaiyaAi]

I think it's the usual relaxed hair bashing debate. I'm soooo tired of it. I think that is one of the main reason I won't be renewing my subscription.

I'm venting, but it seems like some of the naturals can make all sorts of comments about relaxed hair & its ok but if a relaxed haired person DARES make a comment its blasphemy. It also bothers me that some of the naturals still continue to say that most relaxed hair is limp and lifeless but the minute u comment on the squirrel nest that they call a style it's a problem. Or when a natural post a pic of a hairstyle (even if its jacked) they'll get comments of how gorg and beautiful it is or the post will get thanked to high heaven, but the minute a relaxed head makes a thread, it gets lost in the tumble weeds.

However, I would luv to know what drama I missed too So any cliffys would be great

Had an encounter with this tonight. There's a girl at my school who is a self-proclaimed "Natural Hair Enthusiast." She's always making snide remarks about my hair because I'm relaxed, meanwhile her ends are dyed blonde and in horrendous shape but if I ever said anything about her hair she'd probably try to kill me.

 

[Lilmama1011]

divachyk, I think it's the usual relaxed hair bashing debate. I'm soooo tired of it. I think that is one of the main reason I won't be renewing my subscription.

I'm venting, but it seems like some of the naturals can make all sorts of comments about relaxed hair & its ok but if a relaxed haired person DARES make a comment its blasphemy. It also bothers me that some of the naturals still continue to say that most relaxed hair is limp and lifeless but the minute u comment on the squirrel nest that they call a style it's a problem. Or when a natural post a pic of a hairstyle (even if its jacked) they'll get comments of how gorg and beautiful it is or the post will get thanked to high heaven, but the minute a relaxed head makes a thread, it gets lost in the tumble weeds.

However, I would luv to know what drama I missed too So any cliffys would be great

Birds nest lol

 

[divachyk]

I see we're doing some venting tonight. Carry on.

 

[mochalocks]

I really want to try this hot air brush roller, now that I saw this girl on Instagram use it on her hair.

I think I'm turning into a product junkie.

 

[SuchaLady]

We're being messy? Okay cool.

Do not come around saying how your natural hair is so much better than your relaxed hair. If my hair was eye length I would be excited to have hair for once in my life too.