Relaxed Hair Thread

[FelaShrine]

Got a pretty crazy trim a month ago. told her to go at it and i wanted to start at even lengths. why the hell is my hair now back to being uneven

*sghs* I wanna get a weave

been doing twists out the past 2 weeks.

 

[Babygrowth]

High porosity ladies- how are y'all surviving in these streets!?! I feel like I am going to be cutting split ends till i die I've been texlaxed for a year, and I've incorporated all I know how to help my delicate strands- hard protein ( I try every other month, but not always), henna (occasionally), low manipulation styles when out (strictly buns), I'm now laying off heat, and am in braids. Any help/ encouragement is needed.

NGraceO

Heavy Sealing. My girl EnExitStageLeft does LCOB- liquid oil cream butter or pomade to keep them ends in check. When my hair is out this is what works for me.

 

[Rozlewis]

High porosity ladies- how are y'all surviving in these streets!?! I feel like I am going to be cutting split ends till i die I've been texlaxed for a year, and I've incorporated all I know how to help my delicate strands- hard protein ( I try every other month, but not always), henna (occasionally), low manipulation styles when out (strictly buns), I'm now laying off heat, and am in braids. Any help/ encouragement is needed.

NGraceO

NGraceO, my hair is normal to high porosity. I had a hair analysis from Komaza Care a few weeks ago and they told me that I should use the ACV rinse weekly using 1/4 cup of ACV and 2 cups of water. I have tried this and it really helps to close my cuticles and my hair feels really smooth afterwards. I will do this every week and then at some point back-off to every two weeks. I do hard protein every 6 weeks and light protein every other week. I use seamless combs but I only comb my hair on way or coawash day. Other than that I use my hands to smooth hair. 90% of the time my hair is in a low maintenance style. These are the things that have helped me.

 

[SuchaLady]

I met a relaxed girl today on a business trip. She washes and flat irons her hair every 2-3 days. She said she tries not to go longer than a week because it gets so weighed down I was like :crazy: I no longer feel bad for some of the things I thought were questionable that I do to my hair


My hair isnt feeling me right now though and it cant have me looking crazy at work. Lucky for me though new job = new weave. So Im putting her away for a few months anyway

 

[EnExitStageLeft]

NGraceO

Babygrowth is right LCOB is my saving grace in terms of end preservation. However, be sure to use a heavier butter to seal. Lighter butter tend to behave much like a viscous oil. It'll help, but not to the extent that a heaver butter will.

Also, try using protein on your ends regularly (ENDS ONLY). I did this a few months ago and my ends THRIVED! Got lazy and wellllll I just had to cut 1/2 inch to 1.5 inch all over just to get the look I love.

I hope this helps a little .

 

[NGraceO]

NGraceO Babygrowth is right LCOB is my saving grace in terms of end preservation. However, be sure to use a heavier butter to seal. Lighter butter tend to behave much like a viscous oil. It'll help, but not to the extent that a heaver butter will. Also, try using protein on your ends regularly (ENDS ONLY). I did this a few months ago and my ends THRIVED! Got lazy and wellllll I just had to cut 1/2 inch to 1.5 inch all over just to get the look I love. I hope this helps a little .

Thank you for this! I what does Lcob stand for? And what are some examples of heavy butters? Lastly, what protein do you use on your ends. I just bought hydrolyzed protein that I have diluted In Water that I've just started using. What do you think of that? Thank you Babygrowth and Rozlewis for your prompt and helpful responses as well! NGraceO

 

[Rozlewis]

NGraceO

Babygrowth is right LCOB is my saving grace in terms of end preservation. However, be sure to use a heavier butter to seal. Lighter butter tend to behave much like a viscous oil. It'll help, but not to the extent that a heaver butter will.

Also, try using protein on your ends regularly (ENDS ONLY). I did this a few months ago and my ends THRIVED! Got lazy and wellllll I just had to cut 1/2 inch to 1.5 inch all over just to get the look I love.

I hope this helps a little .

Hi EnExitStageLeft,

What process and what product do you use to put protein on your ends only? This sounds like soothing that will help me during this stretch. Thx as always!

 

[EnExitStageLeft]

NGraceO

That sounds perfect. I say use it one or two times a week as the L in LCOB (if you try it) and spray it directly to your ends before apply you DC.

Also, LCOB stands for Liquid Cream Oil Butter. Its a modified LOC method. It is used to moisturize the hair. The butter is to be focused at the ends.

Heavy Butters:

Shea Butter Base Mix
Coconut Yuzu Hair Butter By Hairitage Hydrations (Babygrowth is selling some if I'm not mistaken)
Hairitage Hydrations Jar of Joe

Pretty much any butter with a thick rich and dense consistency. I LOVE the Jar Of Joe.

Rozlewis

All I do is apply my DC as normal (I start from the root and work my way down) then once I get to the ends I take my reconstructive treatment and mix it with the DC (40% DC, 60% Reconstructive Treatment) and apply it directly to the ends/nape.

HTH's

 

[divachyk]

How does over processed hair resulting from a relaxer behaves? I know the obvious, excessive breakage with the slightest manipulation. I've read dull hair and not holding a style as being other characteristics. Any others?

I'm analyzing my hair's health and often wonder why I get breakage when many others suggest they get no breakage. Something just doesn't add up....makes me question if I'm doing something wrong and/or are over processed.

 

[Saludable84]

How does over processed hair resulting from a relaxer behaves? I know the obvious, excessive breakage with the slightest manipulation. I've read dull hair and not holding a style as being other characteristics. Any others? I'm analyzing my hair's health and often wonder why I get breakage when many others suggest they get no breakage. Something just doesn't add up....makes me question if I'm doing something wrong and/or are over processed.

My overprocessed hair was limp, dry, breaking and thinned after a certain length. I also had constant splits and it was hard to stretch as it constantly broke due to differences in thickness. I understand demarcation breakage but t shouldn't really happen unless the hair is overprocessed.

When I was first decided to transition to texlax, I saw a shed hair and the new growth; compared to the relaxed hair my new growth was about twice size which resulted in breakage. That's the biggest indicator to determine overprocessed hair; if you can tell where the line is.

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[NGraceO]

NGraceO That sounds perfect. I say use it one or two times a week as the L in LCOB (if you try it) and spray it directly to your ends before apply you DC. Also, LCOB stands for Liquid Cream Oil Butter. Its a modified LOC method. It is used to moisturize the hair. The butter is to be focused at the ends. Heavy Butters: Shea Butter Base Mix Coconut Yuzu Hair Butter By Hairitage Hydrations (Babygrowth is selling some if I'm not mistaken) Hairitage Hydrations Jar of Joe Pretty much any butter with a thick rich and dense consistency. I LOVE the Jar Of Joe. Rozlewis All I do is apply my DC as normal (I start from the root and work my way down) then once I get to the ends I take my reconstructive treatment and mix it with the DC (40% DC, 60% Reconstructive Treatment) and apply it directly to the ends/nape. HTH's

Definitely does. Thank you kindly.

NGraceO

 

[PlainJane]

Tried my first flat twist out last night. Major FAIL. My hair went back into a bun. I did it after moisturizing and sealing with mango butter and jbco first so it had zero hold and wasn't very smooth. I'll be trying again tomorrow night and crossing my fingers that it will work out for the holidays! Also, I bought some Hicks Edges to try too.

 

[coolsista-paris]

my virgin relaxer is this friday and my scalpnis itching me so much ! i feel like scratchin hard?

whàt can i do? add coconut oil again like i did last night?

+ i need to moisturize my hair and i do it with spray usually? can i still do that?

oh my.... the itchin!!!!!!

 

[divachyk]

My overprocessed hair was limp, dry, breaking and thinned after a certain length. I also had constant splits and it was hard to stretch as it constantly broke due to differences in thickness. I understand demarcation breakage but t shouldn't really happen unless the hair is overprocessed.

When I was first decided to transition to texlax, I saw a shed hair and the new growth; compared to the relaxed hair my new growth was about twice size which resulted in breakage. That's the biggest indicator to determine overprocessed hair; if you can tell where the line is.

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Saludable84, I will carefully analyze my hair and see if there's a major diameter difference. How did you correct the issue - cut it? My hair isn't limp but it gets very dry now that I'm stretching and I'm getting breakage, of course. I will be getting a komaza analysis to fully understand what's going on.

 

[divachyk]

my virgin relaxer is this friday and my scalpnis itching me so much ! i feel like scratchin hard?

whàt can i do? add coconut oil again like i did last night?

+ i need to moisturize my hair and i do it with spray usually? can i still do that?

oh my.... the itchin!!!!!!

coolsista-paris, I gently pat my head with the balls of my fingers rather than adding product or scratching. Adding product creates a barrier and could alter the impact of the relaxer. For those of us with relaxed ends and natural ng, that's fine because we want our previously relaxed hair protected. You however, want the relaxer to be effective from root to tip. What spray do you use for moisture? I say it's fine so long as you are very light with your application.

 

[Saludable84]

Saludable84, I will carefully analyze my hair and see if there's a major diameter difference. How did you correct the issue - cut it? My hair isn't limp but it gets very dry now that I'm stretching and I'm getting breakage, of course. I will be getting a komaza analysis to fully understand what's going on.

No, I didn't cut, just let it grow out and gradually process for less time each relaxer to the point that now, its a smooth strand. There was some breakage, but it wasn't major.

Perhaps an analysis will help you better.

 

[coolsista-paris]

coolsista-paris, I gently pat my head with the balls of my fingers rather than adding product or scratching. Adding product creates a barrier and could alter the impact of the relaxer. For those of us with relaxed ends and natural ng, that's fine because we want our previously relaxed hair protected. You however, want the relaxer to be effective from root to tip. What spray do you use for moisture? I say it's fine so long as you are very light with your application.

oh my. i added some sulfur 8 spray (very ligthly) and sealed with a tiny shea butter . or helped te itching and is more manageable . my hair was like straw! not at all moisturized.

i hope this will still work. i dont want bone straight though. maybe this will help?? the products .
but i did all that last night and im not adding anything until friday( relaxer day)

 

[outspokenwallflower]

coolsista-paris does the sulfur8 spray have sulfur in it? Isn't that a no no before a relaxer?

I've never tried using it close to a relaxer, but I've read that that can cause irritation/burning.

 

[niknakmac]

Relaxed this morning 11 weeks. I'm thinking about a cut.

 

[freckledface]

Tried my first flat twist out last night. Major FAIL. My hair went back into a bun. I did it after moisturizing and sealing with mango butter and jbco first so it had zero hold and wasn't very smooth. I'll be trying again tomorrow night and crossing my fingers that it will work out for the holidays! Also, I bought some Hicks Edges to try too.

I'm doing a flat twist out too for thanksgiving. Try adding a little bit of eco styler gel or ORS pudding... The green stuff. That's what I use including the mango butter and it comes out.great but not hard. Good luck. Oh yea mine also looks better on the second day after I've retwisted for the night.

 

[coolsista-paris]

coolsista-paris does the sulfur8 spray have sulfur in it? Isn't that a no no before a relaxer? I've never tried using it close to a relaxer, but I've read that that can cause irritation/burning.

oh my your scaring me! ! :-/

i just looked at the ingredients and it doesnt say sulfur anywhere. wierd. i cant wait to relax thought!

and this scalp is still itching.

 

[mschristine]

I needed to do a hard protein treatment but I fell asleep..i guess I'll do it in the morning

 

[divachyk]

oh my your scaring me! ! :-/

i just looked at the ingredients and it doesnt say sulfur anywhere. wierd. i cant wait to relax thought!

and this scalp is still itching.

You may need to reschedule. I've read that sulfur can/may cause extreme burning, tingling and discomfort. I have no experience with this personally because I avoid all sulfur products at least a few weeks before my TU. coolsista-paris

 

[camilla]

Tried my first flat twist out last night. Major FAIL. My hair went back into a bun. I did it after moisturizing and sealing with mango butter and jbco first so it had zero hold and wasn't very smooth. I'll be trying again tomorrow night and crossing my fingers that it will work out for the holidays! Also, I bought some Hicks Edges to try too.

I have a detailed step by step on my channel if you are interested PlainJane

 

[camilla]

my virgin relaxer is this friday and my scalpnis itching me so much ! i feel like scratchin hard?

whàt can i do? add coconut oil again like i did last night?

+ i need to moisturize my hair and i do it with spray usually? can i still do that?

oh my.... the itchin!!!!!!

coolsista-paris do you have peppermint, tea tree or eucalyptus oil? if you do add about five drops to just enough carrier oil ie olive or coconut to oil your scalp they are all anti fungal/anti bacterial

 

[camilla]

my virgin relaxer is this friday and my scalpnis itching me so much ! i feel like scratchin hard?

whàt can i do? add coconut oil again like i did last night?

+ i need to moisturize my hair and i do it with spray usually? can i still do that?

oh my.... the itchin!!!!!!

Air drying late nights. Not into this hair thing anymore. Somebody needs to give me a thousand dollars so I can afford to buy virgin hair & pay the lady to get it done.

pre_medicalrulz my OG forum sis i have been mia since starting my youtube channel if you would like my private hair vendor PM me and let me know much cheaper and the same sellers in the US purchase from them and double the price wish you were in NY i would do it for you but i have vids on my YT channel on self installation i have a better cam so let me know if you would like me to do an updated vid i will be sewing in next week

 

[camilla]

Saludable84

Is that a twist out? If so...PLEASE teach me. Because I have a feeling that my hair is going to be a HAM if I try.

EnExitStageLeft i have a detailed vid up on my channel

 

[Saludable84]

oh my your scaring me! ! :-/ i just looked at the ingredients and it doesnt say sulfur anywhere. wierd. i cant wait to relax thought! and this scalp is still itching.

You should wait two weeks because the chemicals do interfere with the chemicals in a relaxer. In this case, maybe clarify and take some additional steps that will now aid in the relaxer process.

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[mschristine]

Washed my hair, did my hard protein and now I'm air drying..I'll wait until about noon and then I'll blow dry, flatiron and then do a silk wrap..keep it wrapped up until we figure out what we are doing for thanksgiving

 

[divachyk]

Happy Thanksgiving ladies -- may you have a blessed & joyous day.