CluelessJL
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Hi ladies 
So I just had my first relaxer since I joined the forum in March and started learning about hair care, and wanted to check in!
I still went to the salon for the relaxer - I'd like to learn how to self relax one day but I'm not there yet (if nothing else, I can't even work out how to reach the back). But I did try some of the tips I've learnt on here.
So to start with, before going to the salon I based my scalp with a mix of JBCO and emu oil. I also sprayed silk amino acids (the powder mixed with water) through all of my hair, and put some leave in conditioner through the already relaxed hair. I asked the stylist to use a mild relaxer as I remembered that they used it for a while in my teens and my hair was stronger then - I can't remember why we ever switched back.
For the first time in years, the relaxer finished processing before my scalp had started itching/burning. That never happens to me! The stylist also commented that my hair felt better than usual, and that I had a lot of new growth - I need to thank all of you for that
The only negative part of the experience was having the relaxer taken off and the dc put on. They had a very new girl there who managed to get my hair really tangled getting the relaxer out, then combed the conditioner in as though she was raking moss out of a lawn
I didn't dare look in the sink and see how much hair she pulled 
But I won't dwell...because overall, I'm really pleased with how it went! I still have a long way to go before I'm even close to the beautiful heads of hair I see on here, but I'm encouraged by the progress. For the first time, my hair didn't feel completely flat and limp and pathetic post-relaxer. It still had some body to it, and felt really soft. And it's finally starting to feel longer! It actually feels longer than shoulder length now
Ok, I can't figure out how to post more than one picture at a time so will have to reply with more!
So I just had my first relaxer since I joined the forum in March and started learning about hair care, and wanted to check in!
I still went to the salon for the relaxer - I'd like to learn how to self relax one day but I'm not there yet (if nothing else, I can't even work out how to reach the back). But I did try some of the tips I've learnt on here.
So to start with, before going to the salon I based my scalp with a mix of JBCO and emu oil. I also sprayed silk amino acids (the powder mixed with water) through all of my hair, and put some leave in conditioner through the already relaxed hair. I asked the stylist to use a mild relaxer as I remembered that they used it for a while in my teens and my hair was stronger then - I can't remember why we ever switched back.
For the first time in years, the relaxer finished processing before my scalp had started itching/burning. That never happens to me! The stylist also commented that my hair felt better than usual, and that I had a lot of new growth - I need to thank all of you for that
The only negative part of the experience was having the relaxer taken off and the dc put on. They had a very new girl there who managed to get my hair really tangled getting the relaxer out, then combed the conditioner in as though she was raking moss out of a lawn
I didn't dare look in the sink and see how much hair she pulled But I won't dwell...because overall, I'm really pleased with how it went! I still have a long way to go before I'm even close to the beautiful heads of hair I see on here, but I'm encouraged by the progress. For the first time, my hair didn't feel completely flat and limp and pathetic post-relaxer. It still had some body to it, and felt really soft. And it's finally starting to feel longer! It actually feels longer than shoulder length now
Ok, I can't figure out how to post more than one picture at a time so will have to reply with more!
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You're well past SL, girly. 
Congrats, your hair looks wonderful!
