Relaxed Hair Thread

[sunnieb]

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I'm here, I'm here...how's everyone?!

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I'm here too! Still reading the thread though, be back shortly.

@chasturner84 @sweetnlow06 - Doin' fine! Welcome to the thread! Come back and post often!

Hi Ladies, just stopped by. Have a question for you, how do you ladies keep you hair nicely styled, smooth and bouncy in this heat and humidity? I pretty much wear my hair down 95% of the time and this weather has me not only feeling but looking like a sweaty mess!

bign__17 - I wash/cowash every other day and airdry using the scarf method to keep my edges smooth. I also make sure to keep my ends moisturized and lightly oiled.

I'm relaxed. What i use to soften my new growth is Africa's Best Instant Detangling Conditioner. I only apply it to my newgrowth after every wash, leave it in for 1 hr (I also apply ORS REPLENISHING PAK to my length and Keracare humecto to my ends, yeah 3 conditioner each wash, but it works!!!!) and then wash out. My new growth is soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo X 100 soft afterwards. You get the full effect after 3 washes. You can find it at your local BSS for less than $3. It's awesome and a STAPLE FOR LIFE!!!

Hey @cherxy777!

Hey ladies! Relative newbie here, have been lurking for awhile but have only just started trying to get my hair journey started. Quick question for you - I've been experimenting with different methods of airdrying (some more successfully than others) and quite a few of them have left my ends looking less than great I know my hair isn't going to come out as straight with airdrying as it would with blowdrying and flatironing, but should I be concerned? Are frizzy airdried ends a problem? Retaining growth is probably my biggest problem, so I don't want to anything which could harm my ends...

Thanks!

Hi @Nat1984 - no need to have frizzy airdried ends! Check out my airdrying album in my fotki: http://public.fotki.com/sunnieb/2010/how-i-air-dry-my-hair/how-i-air-dry-my-hair/

 

[simsim1980]

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I’ve finally found products that work for me. I relaxed last week with ORS normal (lye) and I love it. I was natural for 2 years (Nov 2010) and relaxed with alter ego lineage relaxer. My hair started coming out a lot, so I thought it was seasonal. I tried the same relaxer 2 more times and still the same thing. I decided to give myself a break with wigs and sew-in April 2011.

May 2011 I relaxed the center part of my sew-in with ORS and no hair fall, so the problem was the lineage. I really wanted to like the lineage, but every time I used it my hair would fall out. I relaxed after 4 months with ORS and my hair came out nice.

I’m a little past APL and my hair is the healthiest since I’ve been on LHCF. I use a lot of Dominican hair products and heart creme of nature argan oil.


Products I love:
-Emergencia Conditioner (help with shedding and breakage)
-bpt wheat germ conditioner (ceramides)
-Boe Crece Pelo deep Conditioner and leave-in

-aphogee 2 minute reconstructor (help with shedding, breakage and ceramides)

-CON argan oil shampoo
- CON argan oil foaming wrap lotion
- CON argan oil leave-in, oil treatment and conditioner

- Cinnamon Oil (help with shedding), Alopecil Cinnamon and Rosemary Oil, Castor oil and coconut oil.

Sorry for the long post, but I’m really happy about my hair. I’ve been using the Dominican hair products and aphogee for 5 months and I can tell the diff in my hair. When I add the CON argan oil everything was perfect.

 

[sweetnlow06]

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I have been hearing about the scarf method for edges but I didn't really put it in to action until this morning. My edges was looking pretty fuzzy yesterday so I know I needed to do something. I never put a shower cap or anything on my hair when I get in the shower because the steam helps my hair a lot. Anyway, when I got out of the shower I put some castor oil on my edges and wrapped with a scarf until I finished dressing and all. My edges came out very smooth. Wow! I wish I had tryed this sooner. I am 5 weeks post any my new growth was looking rough. I definitely will keep doing this.

 

[Nat1984]

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Thanks sunnieb!

Your hair is beautiful so I will definitely give your method a try!!

 

[Your Cheeziness]

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Hi Ladies, just stopped by. Have a question for you, how do you ladies keep you hair nicely styled, smooth and bouncy in this heat and humidity? I pretty much wear my hair down 95% of the time and this weather has me not only feeling but looking like a sweaty mess!

Flexirod sets! Wet and dry sets give me curls for days. Rerolling or pincurling my hair at night helps to keep my hair cute for up to 10 days.

 

[Mische]

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@sunnieb thank you...you are single handedly helping me get my 6.50 worth

This is so true, LOL. My subscription is up in October and sunnieb relaxed thread bumps have really made the last few months worth it.

As for my hair, this stretch has confirmed that 12 weeks is the magic number for me. I'm 15 weeks post right now and it is just not. going. well. I'm relaxing this Saturday. I washed my hair last night and after detangling I was just too through. Had visions of cutting it all off and everything...

 

[chasturner84]

This is so true, LOL. My subscription is up in October and sunnieb relaxed thread bumps have really made the last few months worth it.

As for my hair, this stretch has confirmed that 12 weeks is the magic number for me. I'm 15 weeks post right now and it is just not. going. well. I'm relaxing this Saturday. I washed my hair last night and after detangling I was just too through. Had visions of cutting it all off and everything...

I know that feeling too well. I tried my hand at stretching for 25 weeks and it was not worth the stress. I came out severely underprocessed and will be getting a corrector at the end of the month. 16-18 weeks will be my magic number from now on.

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[Myjourney2009]

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Hey everybody

Just checking in. Since I started using a new comb my hair is loving me right now.

Presently I am flat ironed but I will never be doing this again in the thick of summer.

 

[hothair]

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I think I'm about 9-10 weeks post, I'm doing a cassia treatment this weekend, then I'm going to relax about 13/14 weeks I may do it earlier if I have problems.

I really want to do my colour but I guess I have to wait till after the relaxer

 

[Myjourney2009]

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Dang I just realized I am 8 weeks post. Sheet these 2 months have flown by I am not looking forward to relaxing in 4 weeks. I am just going to play it by ear

 

[GraceV]

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Hi ladies! I'm glad this thread is still going. I'm getting impatient y'all. I want hair down my back already! I was thinking of joining the sulfur bandwagon but I've heard all sorts from good to bad. I don't know If I want to be walking around with oily or funky hair, or deal with *GASP* extreme shedding BUT I also feel like I can make the sacrifice to get my hair to BSL already. Gosh I'd hate to have a set back now. I guess I just have to be patient and keep doing what I'm doing.

sunnieb your air drying photutorial (hehehe! Like my new word?) is just in time. I'm dealing with crunchy ends when I air dry so I will try combing periodically till the hair dries. Thanks!

 

[Nat1984]

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Question - I relaxed my hair on Saturday, and am planning on doing a DC this weekend, should I use a protein conditioner or moisturising conditioner? My stylist gave me a protein treatment when she relaxed my hair, so would it be too much to follow up again with a protein DC?

 

[Nix08]

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Nat1984 You could do both protein and moisture in one I always do both at the same time.

 

[Nat1984]

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Nix08 - thanks! do you mix the two conditioners together, or do you use them one after the other?

 

[Nix08]

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Nat1984 I like to layer my products...I DC w/steam on dry hair. I dampen my hair with Aloe vera gel, add my protein, add my oils then add my moisturizing DC. The disclaimer...this is what works for me Although it's never done me wrong yet

 

[Nix08]

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Let me add why:
Aloe for all it's moisturizing and PH balancing, etc
Protein - I vary the protein as each protein has different properties/uses
Oils - WGO and avocado for the ceramides and moisture
Moisturizing DC for it's yumminess

 

[Nat1984]

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Thank you, that's some v helpful info! Quick question about the oils - I thought oils were meant to seal moisture in? If I put the oils on before the moisture DC, will the oils not prevent the moisture DC penetrating the hair?

 

[Nix08]

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@Nat1984 That's a good point and someone will probably come around to say that what I'm doing is BS however for me it works.

ETA (had to step away): Oils do seal but you'll see oils listed in various products and they don't block out the goodness of the conditioner. I also don't load any of the products on my hair.

 

[kupenda]

I have to agree with Nix08. I add oils to everything, especially my DCs. Sometimes before, sometimes after. But to me, that puts a lil doubt on the whole "oils seal in moisture" thing because they don't seem to do that on my hair lol. They help with tangles and make it shiny and all that other fun stuff. But the only oil that seems to block anything is castor oil. It's so thick I feel like I'm wearing mittens after I put it on lol. I wash my hands like I've got OCD after that. But stuff still gets through. When you get a chance, check out the oil rinsing thread. Thats what had me all loopy


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[kupenda]

Oh! Forgot to say but I think I'm going to self relax for my next. I'm abt 5 or 6 weeks post and I don't plan to relax until September 22 so right now I'm just doing all the necessary research and prepping myself to see some of this ng become some serious length. I can't wait til I'm APL!! Ugh that would be an amazing bday present 


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[Nix08]

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Oh! Forgot to say but I think I'm going to self relax for my next. I'm abt 5 or 6 weeks post and I don't plan to relax until September 22 so right now I'm just doing all the necessary research and prepping myself to see some of this ng become some serious length. I can't wait til I'm APL!! Ugh that would be an amazing bday present 


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kupenda There is great info on here about self relaxing:ye: The one thing I would highly recommend is doing a mid protein step.

@sunnieb has a tutorial on her fotki (I'm on a different computer so I don't have the link handy).

I don't do the half and half but a lot of people seem to do it and really like it so that's a method to consider.

 

[sunnieb]

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Nix08 - thanks for keeping the thread going!

kupenda - here's the link: http://public.fotki.com/sunnieb/2011/how-i-self-relax-2011/how-i-self-relax/

 

[Myjourney2009]

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:I am super bored with my hair this week. I really like wearing it out but dont always want to prep it every night. Also I just want APL hair already

Sigh, I wish I had the money to go to the Africans to braid it up


What to do What to do


Mmmmhh maybe I will teach myself.... Yeah that sounds like a good idea. I will relive my younger days and rock some Janet/Patra braids since they are so popular right now.


Off to YT,

 

[Myjourney2009]

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I think part of my reason for feeling so blah about my hair is that there are varying textures running through it. I think I would feel better if it was all relaxed consistantly. I am definately going back to my reg strength from here on out. The silkiness and then the courser make it very difficult to have a flowy flat-iron job.

 

[sarathu]

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Hey sunnieb I looked at your tutorial, but im still a little confused about when exactly the protein step comes in. Thanks!

 

[divachyk]

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Hey ladies I'm new to this thread and have a scenario / question. I deal with constant dryness in my crown. The hair feels great on wash day but fast forward about 5 days later, it starts to dry out at the root and feel coarse. I moisturize at least 1x daily but have a hard time getting the product to saturate the roots to my desire. My moisturizer is creamy (Bee Mine Luscious). I'm sure if I spot treat and apply extra product to that area, all might self-resolve but honestly, I'd like to find a spritz type moisturizer to keep the roots properly hydrated especially when I'm deep into a stretch. I prefer the product to be free of glycerin or avj. My hair doesn't take to kindly to those ingredients in all cases. Suggestions?

 

[Myjourney2009]

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divachyk

I have the exact same problem. I use the TWPMB on that area and it keeps until my next wash.

Someone mentioned Africas best detangling conditioner:
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/31PD2DU5lGL._SL500_AA300_.jpg

I went and looked at the ingredients today. I dont remember if it contains avj

ETA I just found out it contains avj sorry.

 

[divachyk]

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Myjourney2009 - TWPMB works good except I have to dilute it and add oil and all that jazz. I find that if I don't use up my mixture in a few days the mixture doesn't work as great. Almost like it loses its moisturizing properties for my hair. I was hoping to find a product that I can use straight out of the bottle. Glycerin and avj makes my hair sticky when it's high up on the ingredients list. I will check out Afica's best to see where avj falls in the lineup. Thank you much!

 

[sunnieb]

Hey sunnieb I looked at your tutorial, but im still a little confused about when exactly the protein step comes in. Thanks!

sarathu - the protein step comes in right after you rinse out the relaxer, and before you use your neutralizing shampoo.

That's why it's recommended to only leave it on for 5 minutes. You have to move quickly to rinse it out and begin the neutralizing process.

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[Your Cheeziness]

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@Myjourney2009 - TWPMB works good except I have to dilute it and add oil and all that jazz. I find that if I don't use up my mixture in a few days the mixture doesn't work as great. Almost like it loses its moisturizing properties for my hair. I was hoping to find a product that I can use straight out of the bottle. Glycerin and avj makes my hair sticky when it's high up on the ingredients list. I will check out Afica's best to see where avj falls in the lineup. Thank you much!

The absolute best moisturizer I've ever used is a cheapy found in Walmart.

This stuff GOES. It's light and packs a huge punch for my coarse areas. It's the next best thing to plain water.