Relaxed Hair Thread

[Guinan]

I just did a practice run using queen helene cholesterol conditioner. It went well. It took me about 24min. I had sectioned my hair & then twisted the sections. When I relax next week I'm going to skip the twist & just use clips. Taking the twist out took too long.

Btw, when I told my sister that I did a practice run for my relaxer next week, she totally thought I was crazy

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[KhandiB]

back2relaxed - Great Progress!!

I also got my hair cut. I've been just letting it grow however as I was protective styling. My first goal in growing out my pixie was to achieve a bob, and I'm finally here!!

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[Evolving78]

I just did a practice run using queen helene cholesterol conditioner. It went well. It took me about 24min. I had sectioned my hair & then twisted the sections. When I relax next week I'm going to skip the twist & just use clips. Taking the twist out took too long.

Btw, when I told my sister that I did a practice run for my relaxer next week, she totally thought I was crazy

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pelohello
that's not crazy! that's how you learn in cosmetology! you have to learn how to part, apply, smooth, timing, washing etc.... they don't just give you a chemical and tell you to go for it.

 

[Cattypus1]

I relaxed. After reading some of the posts about tampered products, I decided I was being paranoid...plus I really wanted to relax my hair with my shiny new products.

So far...I love this relaxer! My hair feels good right now. I'll update once I dry it.

I used Linange relaxer. Once I rinsed it out, I used KeraPro Restorative for my mid-step protein. Then I followed the directions on the Linange neutralizing conditioner (5 min., rinse, 3 min., rinse). I followed that with Mizani BB neutralizing shampoo. Then I used Alter Ego Energizing & Rebalancing Cream for an hour under my heating cap.

Rinsed and used Wen Fig as my leave in and sealed with Organix Coconut Anti-Breakage serum ( or whatever it's called).

Air drying now and will deal with styling tomorrow.

I'm soooo jealous...I still have 3 weeks to go, counting down the minutes! Glad you like the Linange. Who makes it?

 

[quirkydimples]

Cattypus1

European Beauty Concepts, which is the same company that produces Alter Ego products.

 

[Guinan]

I also got my hair cut. I've been just letting it grow however as I was protective styling. My first goal in growing out my pixie was to achieve a bob, and I'm finally here!!

Ur hair is too cute. Bob cuts r my favorite hair style. I had a bob for 4yrs before deciding to grow it out.

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[Americka]

I just relaxed my hair and I am pleased at how it turned out. I'm sticking w/ my tried and true relaxer - no more experiments.

 

[hnntrr]

Major wash day!

Used a new DP and tried a tea rinse (Organics by Africa's Best Olive Oil DP and black tea and chamomile tea rinse). AND BOY LET ME TELL YOU. MY HAIR HAS NEVER EVER FELT LIKE THIS. The only thing I can equate it to is one time I did my aunts hair (she is puerto rican) it was solo nice and smooth and silky and it felt healthy...which I thought my hair felt healthy before. I musta been wrong. Since It did so well this first time I might do another rinse mid week to see if its actually helping or if I am imaging it. It DID cut out a lot of the wet hair shedding (I am pretty sure).

I am trying flexi rods (omg wish me luck I only had 10 5/8 rods so they are in pretty large sections and I pinned curled the hair that was too short to go on to a rod.) I think it might just be more large waves than spiral curls...which is fine I just hope I dont look a hot mess in the morning. Ordered some curl formers though and those will be here Wed or Thursday, so I am excited to use those when they come

 

[crlsweetie912]

I have been bunning all week and using ny heritage hydrations goodies and my hair is in LOVE!!!!!....its so soft and supple.....just lovely and moist. I'll make my goal for sure with this line in my arsenal!!!!!

 

[Guinan]

Just received my mizani chelating & neutralizing shampoo in the mail. Still waiting on the linange conditioner & sprushes. However, if I don't get them this weekend I'm going to relax anyways

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[SincerelyBeautiful]

Been maintaining my new growth by DCing and cowashing. I have another 8 weeks to go before I relax and please believe I'm more than ready to get-er-dun lol

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[Jobwright]

Does anyone know about or has any used Elasta QP Mango moisturizing leave in? I bought the one with the colorful fruit on the jar but their was another one that did not have any color. The jar was black and white only. If you have used or know the difference, let me know the 411 please!

APL 2013, BSL 2013

 

[Guinan]

Does anyone know about or has any used Elasta QP Mango moisturizing leave in? I bought the one with the colorful fruit on the jar but their was another one that did not have any color. The jar was black and white only. If you have used or know the difference, let me know the 411 please!

APL 2013, BSL 2013

If ur referring 2 the mango butter moisturizer, I used it & LUV it! That's one of my staples. U can use it on straight or curly hair. And I luv the smell of the product.

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[KaramelDiva1978]

I have been bunning all week and using ny heritage hydrations goodies and my hair is in LOVE!!!!!....its so soft and supple.....just lovely and moist. I'll make my goal for sure with this line in my arsenal!!!!!

I'm debating on trying this. I saw Jeni do a review on her blog and I was like man that looks yummy! Which products do you love for moisturizing? Do u seal with it too? I need an alternative to my beloved Wen.

 

[Nix08]

One thing i Iike about ng is that you don't have to look very hard to confirm that a fallen hair is shed...right away you see the coils.. then the white bulb. With freshly relaxed hair you have to check both ends for the white bulbs. ...

 

[KiWiStyle]

One thing i Iike about ng is that you don't have to look very hard to confirm that a fallen hair is shed...right away you see the coils.. then the white bulb. With freshly relaxed hair you have to check both ends for the white bulbs. ...

This is so true!

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[SincerelyBeautiful]

Need to try to take a pic of this new growth I'm over here fighting lol. My next relaxer feels so far away but it's no biggie especially for the results I'm seeking

 

[Saludable84]

I relaxed. After reading some of the posts about tampered products, I decided I was being paranoid...plus I really wanted to relax my hair with my shiny new products.

So far...I love this relaxer! My hair feels good right now. I'll update once I dry it.

I used Linange relaxer. Once I rinsed it out, I used KeraPro Restorative for my mid-step protein. Then I followed the directions on the Linange neutralizing conditioner (5 min., rinse, 3 min., rinse). I followed that with Mizani BB neutralizing shampoo. Then I used Alter Ego Energizing & Rebalancing Cream for an hour under my heating cap.

Rinsed and used Wen Fig as my leave in and sealed with Organix Coconut Anti-Breakage serum ( or whatever it's called).

Air drying now and will deal with styling tomorrow.

Funny, I use the neutralizing conditioner and was wondering if I should follow a mid protein step with the conditioner or use shampoo. Since you did it, I might try it. Was just worried about ends thinning more versus shampoo.

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[Saludable84]

I'm going go to a stylist to relax tomorrow and i can't wait! I'm about 9 weeks post. I tried self-relaxing in early Nov after stretching 12 weeks and underprocessed my hair (not on purpose). I had thought about going the texlax route but i see that's not the life for me. My underprocessed hair clumps and mats just like my new growth. It's a bit of a jungle in there and i can't wait for it to be tamed. I think I'm going to lightly flat iron my roots in preparation.

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Hey, from the bx too. Never found a good salon though so I just so things myself. Where have you found good luck at?

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[beloved1bx]

Hey, from the bx too. Never found a good salon though so I just so things myself. Where have you found good luck at?

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Hi fellow BX-er! I haven't really found the perfect salon. I would love to be able to do my own relaxers but have not had much luck in the past. I think i'm going to try again though (le sigh). Even if I don't do it myself all the time, I would like the option and to know that I could. I go to this woman in Harlem. She's kind of expensive (IMO) and she's not superb but I've always been tenderheaded and had a sensitive scalp and she has never burned me and uses a lye relaxer. So that was a big plus for me. PM me if you would like the her info.

My update is overdue. I received my relaxer 12/30. Trying to reach BSL is like a never ending saga. But I am happy that my ends look better.

 

[sckri23]

Ok now I'm pissed. My oil mix straightens my ng thats normal for me but this is the first time I sealed with it. Now my hair is straight almost bone straight..... what the hell?? I took off my scarf expecting spirals, its straight there's alittle texture but its straight. I could wrap it now thats how straight it is. Ugh I love my oil mix but why did it do this to me?? I wanted my texlaxed curls for tomorrow.

ETA: I just thought about something. This gives me another reason to cowash tonight.

Swype thinks weird and wierd are both correct

 

[pre_medicalrulz]

That Roux has kept this moisturizer in my head for 2 weeks so far. I dont even have to M&S nightly! That's the pro. The con is that the moisturizer has sat in my hair so long that it has become fragile & can pop with one light strand tug. Too much moisture for too long. I need to do a protein treatment this weekend & DC only for 20 mins rather than my 1 hour.

Aireen

How often do you M&S when you use Roux?

 

[Evolving78]

That Roux has kept this moisturizer in my head for 2 weeks so far. I dont even have to M&S nightly! That's the pro. The con is that the moisturizer has sat in my hair so long that it has become fragile & can pop with one light strand tug. Too much moisture for too long. I need to do a protein treatment this weekend & DC only for 20 mins rather than my 1 hour.

@ aireen

How often do you M&S when you use Roux?

my hair isn't over moisturized, but i do have some product buildup that is causing some light breakage. i am doing a protein treatment on dry hair right now. i am going to shampoo in an hour.

 

[crlsweetie912]

I'm debating on trying this. I saw Jeni do a review on her blog and I was like man that looks yummy! Which products do you love for moisturizing? Do u seal with it too? I need an alternative to my beloved Wen.

KaramelDiva1978
I have the peach aloe pomade which says it's for sealing, and the Coconut Mango moisturizer...
These things are HEAVEN for my hair....I love them. I wish they came in larger jars! Cause I'm heavy handed....but a little goes a long way!

 

[sckri23]

My hair is breaking idk why. A cowash and dc should help but I'm waiting till at least 9 I can get my dc from my grandparents house. Waiting is killing me and my hair.

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[Evolving78]

My hair is breaking idk why. A cowash and dc should help but I'm waiting till at least 9 I can get my dc from my grandparents house. Waiting is killing me and my hair.

Swype thinks weird and wierd are both correct

sckri23
can you do a hot oil treatment now until 9am? damp your hair and apply some warm oil to your hair and scalp and let it sit until you can get your conditioner. wash and dc.

 

[sckri23]

sckri23
can you do a hot oil treatment now until 9am? damp your hair and apply some warm oil to your hair and scalp and let it sit until you can get your conditioner. wash and dc.

Yea I can do that. Thanks

Swype thinks weird and wierd are both correct

 

[pre_medicalrulz]

my hair is overmoisturized, but i do have some product buildup that is causing some light breakage. i am doing a protein treatment on dry hair right now. i am going to shampoo in an hour.

You can do a protein treatment on dry hair? Interesting....

What kind of protein treatment do you use?

 

[KiWiStyle]

My hair is breaking idk why. A cowash and dc should help but I'm waiting till at least 9 I can get my dc from my grandparents house. Waiting is killing me and my hair.

Swype thinks weird and wierd are both correct

My hair is breaking too and I don't know why. I am doing a Roux Porosity control shampoo and conditioner treatment tonight. My ends stay dry, crunchy and feel rough no matter how much I moisturize. I also did a clarifying poo last weekend. I can't take a setback

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[Guinan]

My hair is breaking too and I don't know why. I am doing a Roux Porosity control shampoo and conditioner treatment tonight. My ends stay dry, crunchy and feel rough no matter how much I moisturize. I also did a clarifying poo last weekend. I can't take a setback

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My end were the same way on my right side prior to relaxing. They were extremely dry, rough and breaking alittle. But once I relaxed, its been better. No breakage and they feel smooth and strong. But to be on the safe side, I did trim about an inch off.