Relaxed Hair Thread

[ItsMeLilLucky]

That's interesting. I wonder how it works to prevent burn.

This is just a theory, but I think when your head is itchy and the base "cools" it down with the menthol, it's the same principle with the tea tree (or peppermint) oil.

 

[Queensheba88]

I just started using my very last bottle of Neutrogena Triple Moisture. NTM has been with me on my hair journey since I found LHCF back in 2008.

I will miss this staple in my product lineup and haven't found a suitable replacement yet.

I'm also on my last bottle of Rusk Smoother.

I know things change, but i don't have to like it!

Same...you may be able to still find it in amazon...brought a 6 pack a few months ago

 

[sunnieb]

Ooh let us know, I’ve been eying this line… like I need anymore products

My hair didn't like it. Felt coated and like straw.

I'll be donating it to someone. Maybe it'll like their hair.

But, I ordered their Olive Oil moisturizing hair lotion with Castor Oil. This is included in the relaxer kits and seems to agree with my hair.

Man I miss my NTM!!!

 

[Miadoll]

My hair didn't like it. Felt coated and like straw.

I'll be donating it to someone. Maybe it'll like their hair.

But, I ordered their Olive Oil moisturizing hair lotion with Castor Oil. This is included in the relaxer kits and seems to agree with my hair.

Man I miss my NTM!!!


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Im so sorry it didn’t work for you!! It’s so sad when a beloved product gets discontinued! I used to use that ors hair lotion like 15 years ago, I remember liking it as well. May have to try it. I’ve been using Camille rose and really like it, it’s pricy but may work for you!

 

[Royalq]

Just retouched my hair. Was the smoothest burn free relaxer ive had in a while lol. Went quickly, no burning, and no burns on the rinse out. Added olaplex no 1 to the relaxer, did a olaplex stand alone treatment, protein treatment, and currently have a DC in my hair. Kinda wanna DC my hair twice before straightening because i notice a few days after straightening and trimming i have new split ends.

 

[sunnieb]

Just retouched my hair. Was the smoothest burn free relaxer ive had in a while lol. Went quickly, no burning, and no burns on the rinse out. Added olaplex no 1 to the relaxer, did a olaplex stand alone treatment, protein treatment, and currently have a DC in my hair. Kinda wanna DC my hair twice before straightening because i notice a few days after straightening and trimming i have new split ends.

I just finished relaxing my hair too!

Loving the results and I can tell I'm retaining length. About to dc and airdry.

 

[Royalq]

I just finished relaxing my hair too!

Loving the results and I can tell I'm retaining length. About to dc and airdry.

for the past 3 months ive been trying to give more attention to my ends so i can retain more. My ends look to be in good health. Thats why im hesitant to straighten it because i notice more splits after straightening

 

[Napp]

for the past 3 months ive been trying to give more attention to my ends so i can retain more. My ends look to be in good health. Thats why im hesitant to straighten it because i notice more splits after straightening

Maybe you can straighten with a lower temperature

 

[sunnieb]

for the past 3 months ive been trying to give more attention to my ends so i can retain more. My ends look to be in good health. Thats why im hesitant to straighten it because i notice more splits after straightening

I don't straighten, but I've been bunning heavily keeping my ends moist and tucked away.

I trimmed last night as well. I trim with every relaxer to make sure I stay on top of it. My ends are looking way better than they used to.

 

[Miadoll]

for the past 3 months ive been trying to give more attention to my ends so i can retain more. My ends look to be in good health. Thats why im hesitant to straighten it because i notice more splits after straightening

ME TOO!

Idk why but my hair cannot handle heat, I get crazy split ends about 3 weeks after a silk press. It's crazy how a relaxer can be maintained but not heat for some heads.

Have you tried the revlon round brush blowdryer? The 1.5 inch round brush one, I think they call it root booster. I seem to be able to get away with that sparingly but not the flatiron. It gets my hair straight on low (which his still pretty hot to me)

 

[Royalq]

ME TOO!

Idk why but my hair cannot handle heat, I get crazy split ends about 3 weeks after a silk press. It's crazy how a relaxer can be maintained but not heat for some heads.

Have you tried the revlon round brush blowdryer? The 1.5 inch round brush one, I think they call it root booster. I seem to be able to get away with that sparingly but not the flatiron. It gets my hair straight on low (which his still pretty hot to me)

No i havent tried the round brush. But my hair will be split free for about 2 days then start splitting.

 

[KhandiB]

Same...you may be able to still find it in amazon...brought a 6 pack a few months ago

Oh Nah. Me and my MIL went on Amazon to find some NTM and the leave in is like $45 and the conditioner was almost $100, they out here price gouging.

Got me wanting to sell the lil leave ins I have in my closet, LOL!

 

[Miadoll]

Oh Nah. Me and my MIL went on Amazon to find some NTM and the leave in is like $45 and the conditioner was almost $100, they out here price gouging.

Got me wanting to sell the lil leave ins I have in my closet, LOL!

Maybe searching for something new by formula will help. Something as similar as possible in formulation to the NTM

 

[WL23]

I just finished relaxing my hair too!

Loving the results and I can tell I'm retaining length. About to dc and airdry.

Hey @sunnieb how often do you relax?

 

[LushLox]

I wouldn't be tempted to buy NTM now even if you do find it at a reasonable price. It's been out of production for a few years now, so I'm not sure how good the remaining shelf life will be.

I need to buy a new cream leave in. I have some very good ones but they are quite high end, I need to look for some cheaper ones so I'm not using up my expensive ones so quickly.

 

[LushLox]

I've rediscovered Heavenly Halo Softening Milk. Wow this is lovely, really rich and nourishing! This is exactly what I'm looking for in a moisturiser. Not quite as cheap as I wanted, but it's going to last a long time as I don't need a lot.

 

[sunnieb]

Hey @sunnieb how often do you relax?

Hey @WL23! Every 8 weeks.

 

[sunnieb]

@LushLox I'm still trying to find a viable replacement for my NTM.

Found this Shea Moisture treatment at CVS the other day and I love the smell and it seems good for my hair, but it's not really what I'm looking for.

The ORS Olive Oil cream was too heavy and i didnt like the smell.

The search is still on whilei use up these products.

 

[WL23]

Hey @WL23! Every 8 weeks.

@sunnieb Nice! I’m trying to figure out if I want to do 16 weeks, 5 months, 6 months, 7 months, or 8 months…can’t decide yet. Wish me luck lol

 

[LushLox]

I did a braid out yesterday, I haven’t done one of these in yeeeaaaarrrs lol. I wore it down the first day and the next day I bunned it.

 

[Royalq]

I did a braid out yesterday, I haven’t done one of these in yeeeaaaarrrs lol. I wore it down the first day and the next day I bunned it.

Me too! Last i did a braid out was probably 4 years ago. Been bunning or braiding/weaving ever since. Yesterday i had the urge to do a braid out so i did. Cane out very nice

 

[secretdiamond]

I did a braid out yesterday, I haven’t done one of these in yeeeaaaarrrs lol. I wore it down the first day and the next day I bunned it.

Pretty! Thick!

 

[ItsMeLilLucky]

@sunnieb Nice! I’m trying to figure out if I want to do 16 weeks, 5 months, 6 months, 7 months, or 8 months…can’t decide yet. Wish me luck lol

I did 9 months, got color, it went to pieces, then I ended up locking

 

[sunnieb]

I did a braid out yesterday, I haven’t done one of these in yeeeaaaarrrs lol. I wore it down the first day and the next day I bunned it.

Gorgeous! I haven't done a braidout in so long! Working from home for 2 years really put me in a hairstyle rut. I'll do better this year!

 

[starfish]

Keracare stopped working for me for some reason. The hydrating shampoo wasn’t as hydrating and had some slip, but the conditioner started to make my hair feel like straw. I couldn’t even get a comb through it. I’m so glad I didn’t buy the 5lb tub! So today I washed with creme of nature and used Aussie Moist 3-minite conditioner. Tons of slip from both products. I need as much slip as I can get because I broke my ankle and my stylist’s shop is up a flight of stairs and I haven’t had a relaxer since April. An unintentional stretch. I normally get a relaxer every 8 weeks. I’m keeping my new growth moisturized but I’m concerned about my ends. I get a trim every 8 weeks without fail and I won’t be in his shop until August. Lawd!

 

[demlew]

Keracare stopped working for me for some reason. The hydrating shampoo wasn’t as hydrating and had some slip, but the conditioner started to make my hair feel like straw. I couldn’t even get a comb through it. I’m so glad I didn’t buy the 5lb tub! So today I washed with creme of nature and used Aussie Moist 3-minite conditioner. Tons of slip from both products. I need as much slip as I can get because I broke my ankle and my stylist’s shop is up a flight of stairs and I haven’t had a relaxer since April. An unintentional stretch. I normally get a relaxer every 8 weeks. I’m keeping my new growth moisturized but I’m concerned about my ends. I get a trim every 8 weeks without fail and I won’t be in his shop until August. Lawd!

I'm finishing my second 5lb tub of Keracare. It's taking me forever bc I kept buying others. The 2nd tub didn't feel as awesome as the first one. Coincidentally, I just bought 2 more Aussie Moist 3-minutes bc that's my quick in the shower one. I also love Sprouted Curlies Avocado/Kale.

 

[starfish]

I'm finishing my second 5lb tub of Keracare. It's taking me forever bc I kept buying others. The 2nd tub didn't feel as awesome as the first one. Coincidentally, I just bought 2 more Aussie Moist 3-minutes bc that's my quick in the shower one. I also love Sprouted Curlies Avocado/Kale.

Thanks for the suggestion! For some reason I have in my mind that the Aussie Moist isn’t as good as more expensive brands that stay on my hair for 15-20 minutes, but that may not be the case. Now I’m on the hunt for a deep deep conditioner with excellent slip to get through all this new growth.
ETA: I’m going to search the “how many weeks to your next relaxer“ thread to see what the stretchers use.

 

[abioni]

Thanks for the suggestion! For some reason I have in my mind that the Aussie Moist isn’t as good as more expensive brands that stay on my hair for 15-20 minutes, but that may not be the case. Now I’m on the hunt for a deep deep conditioner with excellent slip to get through all this new growth.
ETA: I’m going to search the “how many weeks to your next relaxer“ thread to see what the stretchers use.

TPH by Taraji Make it Rain Hydrating Conditioner makes my hair melt. I have heard people say a conditioner melts their hair, this is the first time I'm experiencing this. I don't use heat with it. I leave it on while having my shower and rinse it out after and my hair feels so soft. I recommend it.

 

[starfish]

TPH by Taraji Make it Rain Hydrating Conditioner makes my hair melt. I have heard people say a conditioner melts their hair, this is the first time I'm experiencing this. I don't use heat with it. I leave it on while having my shower and rinse it out after and my hair feels so soft. I recommend it.

Thanks! I love that feeling so I just ordered some. I’m slowly moving back into being a product junkie

 

[abioni]

Thanks! I love that feeling so I just ordered some. I’m slowly moving back into being a product junkie

I hope it works for you.