Relaxed Hair Thread

[MzSwift]

@MzSwift
Do you like the new texture from the corrective relaxer? Or do you think it's still under processed?

Whenever I'm unprocessed, my hair tangles so much and I lose a lot of it at the line of demarcation. Normally I do a corrective within 2 weeks. So far so good.

Yes, I actually do. I like to leave texture because my hair is fine and the texture makes it look fuller.

 

[MzSwift]

So here are my results:

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Compared to this:

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And I also went thru with the cut.

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Starting this year off around BSB. Let's do it!

 

[ItsMeLilLucky]

I have the Joico one:

I bought it bc Vitale perm has a conditioner that goes with their process to use right before neutralizing. It's supposed to lower the pH and close the cuticles after the chemical process.

Are you talking about the foundation preconditioner?

 

[MzSwift]

Are you talking about the foundation preconditioner?

Uh, I think it's called positive something. I'm supposed to use it after rinsing out the relaxer but I went wih the Joico instead thinking it would serve the same purpose.

 

[Evolving78]

@MzSwift
Hey Now! It came out good and that cut makes your hair look so thick!

 

[MzSwift]

@MzSwift
Hey Now! It came out good and that cut makes your hair look so thick!

Thanks so much, sis!
I was hesitant to cut because I like natural looking ends but I admit that I was feeling better after the cut.

Let's meet our goals this year!!

 

[Evolving78]

Goals yes!
I got most of my relaxer supplies, but I grabbed two bases on accident, instead of the normalizing shampoo, so I gotta exchange that. So whenever I go back to the store, I will relax, or plan to relax.

 

[tyrablu]

Hola ladies.

I need some product recs. It’s been awhile since I’ve had to do my own hair and I am looking for a good deep conditioner (moisture), one that I can just pick up at a local store. Relaxed fine 4b hair.

My hair doesn’t like oils too much, so I’m tryong to stay away from some of the products geared toward naturals that are heavy on oils.

TIA

 

[sunnieb]

@tyrablu try Nexxus Humectress. I love it and it's at CVS.

 

[Evolving78]

i relaxed my hair ya’ll! Lol
I’m still working on the styling part. Had to sit down and take a break off of my feet for a spell.
It went pretty good. I used Mizani sensitive scalp no lye. I like this, so I will use it again. I grab a few Mizani products (supreme oil, shampoo, and mask) butter blends (whipped moisture cream), and the detangle spray. I will grab a few more. I got some DE products too (hydrience products). I will see if I can get my kids to take a pic for me later.

 

[MzSwift]

i relaxed my hair ya’ll! Lol
I’m still working on the styling part. Had to sit down and take a break off of my feet for a spell.
It went pretty good. I used Mizani sensitive scalp no lye. I like this, so I will use it again. I grab a few Mizani products (supreme oil, shampoo, and mask) butter blends (whipped moisture cream), and the detangle spray. I will grab a few more. I got some DE products too (hydrience products). I will see if I can get my kids to take a pic for me later.

Whohoo!!
I'm happy to hear you did it! I was worried you would post about a bad salon experience. Sounds like things went well for you. Hope the babies can take a good pic.

 

[Evolving78]

Whohoo!!
I'm happy to hear you did it! I was worried you would post about a bad salon experience. Sounds like things went well for you. Hope the babies can take a good pic.

Thank you
I got my confidence back! Lol
Getting them to take my picture is the worst! Lol it seems I’m always interrupting something! Lol

 

[sunnieb]

@shortdub78

Pics or it didn't happen!

 

[LushLox]

Is here for the pitchas!

 

[Evolving78]

I’m flat ironing now. I had to sit down again! Lol

 

[MzSwift]

I’m flat ironing now. I had to sit down again! Lol

 

[Wenbev]

 

[ItsMeLilLucky]

Waiting on @shortdub78 to post pictures like:

 

[Evolving78]

I’m sorry ladies! I deserve it... as much as I hound everyone in here! Lol I’m almost done. I stopped to clean up the kitchen! Lol I felt bad allowing these kids to pile up dishes in the sink, and I’m in the bathroom playing beauty shop! Lol

I got one section left! You would think since I’m bald headed it wouldn’t take so long! Lol
Ok let me get back to it!

 

[Evolving78]

Ok ladies!
My child was acting like a jerk, so this is all I could get of the back...smh we will try again another day..
Here are a couple of front pics too.

 

[Evolving78]

Here is a pic of what my new growth was looking like.

 

[MzSwift]

Here is a pic of what my new growth was looking like.

Yay!! That looks good!! You are so not bald headed! SMH.

OK, so your new growth was looking like mine. Lol. Looks like your perm took well. I hope you continue to like it as you get into your stretch. For how long do you plan to stretch? I think I'm gonna relax again between 12-16 weeks.

 

[Evolving78]

Yay!! That looks good!! You are so not bald headed! SMH.

OK, so your new growth was looking like mine. Lol. Looks like your perm took well. I hope you continue to like it as you get into your stretch. For how long do you plan to stretch? I think I'm gonna relax again between 12-16 weeks.

Thank you! 10-12 weeks! I really like this Mizani butter blends cream with the 25 in 1 leave-in spray and the supreme oil. I think that will help with my dryness.

 

[Evolving78]

I’m gonna do a reconstructor treatment during my next wash day.

 

[Royalq]

My new growth is coming in thick. Im shocked by how fast my hair is growing. I always thought I was a slow grower but I guess not. I permed early December and my new growth wasted no time coming back in. Im just protecting my ends so that i can retain what im growing.

 

[LushLox]

@shortdub78 your hair looks fab! Are you happy with the result?

 

[Evolving78]

@shortdub78 your hair looks fab! Are you happy with the result?

Thank you! I am happy with the results. I can wear my hair out/Down, but I’m still dealing with growing my hair back from my hair loss. After I did all of that flat ironing, I put my hair in a bun. I think I will feel better about my hair overall by the fall.

 

[sunnieb]

@shortdub78 girl, your hair looks perfect! Look at those ends!

Great job!!!!

 

[Evolving78]

@shortdub78 girl, your hair looks perfect! Look at those ends!

Great job!!!!

Thank you love! You ladies are so encouraging!

 

[sunnieb]

Anybody in here using shea butter mixes?

How? That thread has me wanting to try it.