Relaxed Hair Thread

[outspokenwallflower]

PlainJane are you sure that blonde color you used was a demi? Demi hair color does NOT lighten, so it wouldn't be able to lift your hair color. You should check to make sure; that could be the biggest reason why you had so much damage. It could've been a color with a high volume of peroxide, or perhaps it had ammonia, and therefore created that bad reaction with your hair.

Now, if your hair is still pretty damaged, I'd wait till you feel it is in decent health before applying the Redken gloss. Damaged hair doesn't hold color well at all, so unless you want to have to color frequently to maintain the color, try to nurse your hair back to health as much as possible THEN apply the demi. Never helps to apply more chemicals to hair already damaged from chemicals. Demi's may be relatively safe, but still should be used with caution.

HTH!

 

[Saludable84]

Nix08 and pelohello make me feel week. I be stressing over leaving a relaxer in for less than 15 minutes and y'all talking about 30-40. The life....

 

[Nix08]

@Saludable84 when I first joined the board I was petrified of going over time. Then I got fed up with being under processed. Prior to lhcf I would go at least 30 minutes and my hair didn't 'all' fall out So now I give myself 30. 15 to apply and another 15 or so to let it sit then smooth. I am looking to achieve bone straight though.

 

[pre_medicalrulz]

Nix08 and pelohello make me feel week. I be stressing over leaving a relaxer in for less than 15 minutes and y'all talking about 30-40. The life....

Loloooo I go 30 mins as well. LOL I would never adv someone else to do the same though.

 

[SuchaLady]

I love my hair having length to it. My auntie called me this morning because she needed help at her daycare (her best friends brother died suddenly ) I flipped my head upside down white girl style and had a ponytail bun in less than 45 seconds. I should be full MBL sometime next year. Haven't bothered to straighten since I have shrinkage now

 

[Lissa0821]

Looking forward to doing my relaxer touch up on Thursday at 10 weeks. I thinking the scalp massages and washing twice a week has worked a little too good. I have more growth usual at this time. I am pretty sure the focus on moisture worked to my advantage.

 

[pre_medicalrulz]

Gonna cowash then back in a high bun. Im almost 9 weeks post & Im relaxing at 12 so I can get a cut for the new year and start fresh & strong. Hopefully I can make full HL by the end of next year with strong ends.

 

[SuchaLady]

I'm willing to bet edges are what keep a lot of people from going natural. I contemplated just relaxing those today My hair looks a mess after running behind two year olds all day. I feel so shallow for letting my edges worsen my already bad day

 

[chelleypie810]

Agreed SuchaLady I hate my edges so much and I'm only 9 weeks post. I'm trying to transition but don't know how long this is going to last

 

[SuchaLady]

chelleypie810 I'm 15 weeks post into a very long stretch/possible transition as well but my edges aren't feeling it. I think I'm going to buy KeraCare wax stick. I heard its heavy duty.

 

[SuchaLady]

Forgot to say that the rest of my hair is fine. An inch of my perimeter all the way around is being so stubborn. ^^^^

 

[Mahsiah]

Do any of u ladies use ors relaxer? Is it me or does that relaxer not get your hair bone straight? I mean, I'm okay with that but I'm just wondering if it's me or the relaxer.

 

[Saludable84]

Do any of u ladies use ors relaxer? Is it me or does that relaxer not get your hair bone straight? I mean, I'm okay with that but I'm just wondering if it's me or the relaxer.

I used the lye. I just didn't like the way is disrespected my hair. Can't explain, can just say I didn't like it. It was the lye btw.

 

[pre_medicalrulz]

Do any of u ladies use ors relaxer? Is it me or does that relaxer not get your hair bone straight? I mean, I'm okay with that but I'm just wondering if it's me or the relaxer.

I dont think ors is meant to get your hair bone straight. Its a gentle relaxer in my opinion.

 

[Toy]

Mahsiah I have used Ors in the past and it never relaxed my hair bone straight.

 

[flyygirlll2]

Do any of u ladies use ors relaxer? Is it me or does that relaxer not get your hair bone straight? I mean, I'm okay with that but I'm just wondering if it's me or the relaxer.

It doesn't get the hair bone straight... But honestly I've never had a relaxer get my hair bone straight though cause I have coarse strands so maybe that's why. I just got a touch up on Saturday with ORS no lye... My mom did it for me and roller set it.. so it looks straight but it's not completely though. I also got my hair cut.

 

[flyygirlll2]

Oops... I posted the same pic more than once.

 

[naija24]

Why is that? I feel the opposite. Hair with less curl pattern is more likely to get overprocessed. Kinkier hair will take more to relax.

SuchaLady, I feel like if your hair is looser, you have a lesser chance of breaking your hair. Maybe I'm wrong?

 

[SuchaLady]

naija24 This is something we really cant prove because there will always be that one person's hair that disproves everything we conclude But I just feel less curl= a greater chance at overprocessing with frequent relaxers. My hair is course and remains curly after relaxers and my mommy goes really, really slow while doing it so if it was going to overprocess by now then it would have. If I were a 2-3 I would definitely have a head full of straw for hair by now

SuchaLady, I feel like if your hair is looser, you have a lesser chance of breaking your hair. Maybe I'm wrong?

 

[Mahsiah]

Yeah I think the courser the hair, the tougher it is to break down the bonds.

 

[Saludable84]

naija24 This is something we really cant prove because there will always be that one person's hair that disproves everything we conclude But I just feel less curl= a greater chance at overprocessing with frequent relaxers. My hair is course and remains curly after relaxers and my mommy goes really, really slow while doing it so if it was going to overprocess by now then it would have. If I were a 2-3 I would definitely have a head full of straw for hair by now

Back when I was bone straight, it would take 40 minutes and smoothing at least 5 times to get good results. Nowadays, it 14 minutes and barely smoothing for really under proceeded hair. I would say in around a 4a even though I don't believe in hair typing. naija24 I use to believe the same thing, but I think there are other factors that play into this. I have LP hair and I need a flat iron at 350+ just to get straight hair and that's on texlaxed hair. I think there is more than one factor that goes into it, but I do get where you are coming from.

 

[Rocky91]

I'm willing to bet edges are what keep a lot of people from going natural. I contemplated just relaxing those today My hair looks a mess after running behind two year olds all day. I feel so shallow for letting my edges worsen my already bad day

SuchaLady
Lmao.
I am obsessed with edges too. No matter the style my edges have to be smooth and I do baby hair too

Since I already barged into the relaxed thread as a natural I have a question: you use Malaysian hair, correct? How easy is the blending? I'm about to be weaved up for the winter.

Sent from my iPhone using LHCF

 

[mamaore]

Do any of u ladies use ors relaxer? Is it me or does that relaxer not get your hair bone straight? I mean, I'm okay with that but I'm just wondering if it's me or the relaxer.

I used ORS no lye for about 2 years - never got my hair straight and it always looked like my hair wasn't relaxed. Dumped it last year.

 

[ShayyP]

Hi ladies! (Posted this in other threads too..trying to get as much help as possible lol)

Jeez, I don’t even know where to start! Relaxed my hair for the first time about 4 months ago after doing a HUGE chop 2 years ago. My hair is currently at SL, but before I decided to go on my HHJ I was a major flat iron/heat junkie. My were in terrible condition and I experience hair breakage quite often (like..A LOT). My hair is pretty fine and to me seems like it breaks off more than it actually grows. Like I said, I’ve started co-washing 1x a week, DC’ing 1 or 2x a week, shampoo 1x a week, and moisturize & seal about 6 out of 7 nights (there’s the odd night where I totally forget or feel super lazy). I’m completely at a loss in determining whether my hair is lacking protein or moisture based on the breakage I am experiencing. To me it seems that there’s a whole lot more breakage since I started my journey Cry. I’ve done Aphogee reconstructor twice (1x each week), I even tried doing a black tea rinse, and an ACV rinse. I guess since its the beginning of my journey I don’t really know of any go to products yet and it really sucks not knowing what to do about all this breakage! Like I run my hand through my hair and literally come out with at LEAST 15 broken hairs. EVERY time!
Plz…any advice that anyone has or product suggestions, I’ll take it! I see so many of you ladies with beautiful hair, and although I know its going to take a lot of care and work, I want long beautiful & healthy hair too. I just wish I could find a healthy hair mentor or something to help me along the way

Oh and I relaxed this past Saturday after a 12 week stretch.

 

[apemay1969]

Hi ladies! (Posted this in other threads too..trying to get as much help as possible lol)

Jeez, I don’t even know where to start! Relaxed my hair for the first time about 4 months ago after doing a HUGE chop 2 years ago. My hair is currently at SL, but before I decided to go on my HHJ I was a major flat iron/heat junkie. My were in terrible condition and I experience hair breakage quite often (like..A LOT). My hair is pretty fine and to me seems like it breaks off more than it actually grows. Like I said, I’ve started co-washing 1x a week, DC’ing 1 or 2x a week, shampoo 1x a week, and moisturize & seal about 6 out of 7 nights (there’s the odd night where I totally forget or feel super lazy). I’m completely at a loss in determining whether my hair is lacking protein or moisture based on the breakage I am experiencing. To me it seems that there’s a whole lot more breakage since I started my journey Cry. I’ve done Aphogee reconstructor twice (1x each week), I even tried doing a black tea rinse, and an ACV rinse. I guess since its the beginning of my journey I don’t really know of any go to products yet and it really sucks not knowing what to do about all this breakage! Like I run my hand through my hair and literally come out with at LEAST 15 broken hairs. EVERY time!
Plz…any advice that anyone has or product suggestions, I’ll take it! I see so many of you ladies with beautiful hair, and although I know its going to take a lot of care and work, I want long beautiful & healthy hair too. I just wish I could find a healthy hair mentor or something to help me along the way

Oh and I relaxed this past Saturday after a 12 week stretch.

I can't help you cause I'm going through the same thing. It's funny how I'll keep running my hands through my hair looking at broken hairs not thinking that I should stop running my fingers through my hair.

I'm sending a virtual hug and hope you get your answer soon. So i can use it too.

 

[SuchaLady]

Rocky91 I know right. Your style is irrelevant if your edges arent laid But yes I use Malaysian. I much prefer it over Brazilian hair. Brazilian has a very unnatural sheen to it. If you are natural why not try some Italian Yaki? Its straight hair with a pretty courseness to it.

It flat irons super straight so you dont have to worry about the crinkles. My next install will be with this hair.

SuchaLady
Lmao.
I am obsessed with edges too. No matter the style my edges have to be smooth and I do baby hair too

Since I already barged into the relaxed thread as a natural I have a question: you use Malaysian hair, correct? How easy is the blending? I'm about to be weaved up for the winter.

Sent from my iPhone using LHCF

 

[SuchaLady]

That picture is way too huge. Looking for a smaller one.

 

[ShayyP]

I can't help you cause I'm going through the same thing. It's funny how I'll keep running my hands through my hair looking at broken hairs not thinking that I should stop running my fingers through my hair.

I'm sending a virtual hug and hope you get your answer soon. So i can use it too.

Lol thanks girl!

 

[Lilmama1011]

Hi ladies! (Posted this in other threads too..trying to get as much help as possible lol) Jeez, I don’t even know where to start! Relaxed my hair for the first time about 4 months ago after doing a HUGE chop 2 years ago. My hair is currently at SL, but before I decided to go on my HHJ I was a major flat iron/heat junkie. My were in terrible condition and I experience hair breakage quite often (like..A LOT). My hair is pretty fine and to me seems like it breaks off more than it actually grows. Like I said, I’ve started co-washing 1x a week, DC’ing 1 or 2x a week, shampoo 1x a week, and moisturize & seal about 6 out of 7 nights (there’s the odd night where I totally forget or feel super lazy). I’m completely at a loss in determining whether my hair is lacking protein or moisture based on the breakage I am experiencing. To me it seems that there’s a whole lot more breakage since I started my journey Cry. I’ve done Aphogee reconstructor twice (1x each week), I even tried doing a black tea rinse, and an ACV rinse. I guess since its the beginning of my journey I don’t really know of any go to products yet and it really sucks not knowing what to do about all this breakage! Like I run my hand through my hair and literally come out with at LEAST 15 broken hairs. EVERY time! Plz…any advice that anyone has or product suggestions, I’ll take it! I see so many of you ladies with beautiful hair, and although I know its going to take a lot of care and work, I want long beautiful & healthy hair too. I just wish I could find a healthy hair mentor or something to help me along the way Oh and I relaxed this past Saturday after a 12 week stretch.

Did you do the strand test to see if you need protein or moisture? Take a shedded or in your case broken hair and pull it apart and if it breaks instantly with no elasticity to it you need moisture, if you pull your strand apart and it stretches to much then you need protein to add some strength ShayyP

 

[ShayyP]

Did you do the strand test to see if you need protein or moisture? Take a shedded or in your case broken hair and pull it apart and if it breaks instantly with no elasticity to it you need moisture, if you pull your strand apart and it stretches to much then you need protein to add some strength ShayyP

But wouldn't pulling one strand of hair apart make it break anyway?