2012 Relaxed Hair Buddy Thread

[KiWiStyle]

Allright ladies...I'm touching up today officially ending my 16-week stretch at 15 & 1/2 weeks. I'm also switching from he Mizani BB sensitive scalp (no lye) to Mizani BB fine/color treated hair (lye). I need to run out and get some tea (to drink) and then it's on in my beauty shop aka my bathroom.

Cattypus1

I just read in the relaxed hair thread that you relaxed yesterday. SUCCESS, YAY!!! I was celebrating my 11th wedding anniversary yesterday so I didn't come on the site at all.

When I first started my journey I relaxed with MIZANI BB Mild, then I switched stylists and she uses Nairobi Pamper. so that's what I've been using over the last year. My hair is very fine and the Mizani got me bone straight; either that or my stylist left it on too long.

Anyway, let's see pictures!!

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[Cattypus1]

Cattypus1

I just read in the relaxed hair thread that you relaxed yesterday. SUCCESS, YAY!!! I was celebrating my 11th wedding anniversary yesterday so I didn't come on the site at all.

When I first started my journey I relaxed with MIZANI BB Mild, then I switched stylists and she uses Nairobi Pamper. so that's what I've been using over the last year. My hair is very fine and the Mizani got me bone straight; either that or my stylist left it on too long.

Anyway, let's see pictures!!

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Here are the pics. The first one is my detangled hair (still wet) and the second is dried, flat-ironed, ends trimmed, pony-tailed and slept on-LOL. My ends are quite thin but I opted to keep the length for now and just get it cleaned up. All-in-all I feel pretty good because I think I've stopped the breakage by changing relaxer types, I've got the tools to keep the shedding in check and I'm ready for my next 16-week stretch. I'm on my way to healthy! Yay!



Wet detangled.



Dry, flat-ironed, ends trimmed, pony-tailed and slept on

 

[Cattypus1]

Cattypus1

I just read in the relaxed hair thread that you relaxed yesterday. SUCCESS, YAY!!! I was celebrating my 11th wedding anniversary yesterday so I didn't come on the site at all.

When I first started my journey I relaxed with MIZANI BB Mild, then I switched stylists and she uses Nairobi Pamper. so that's what I've been using over the last year. My hair is very fine and the Mizani got me bone straight; either that or my stylist left it on too long.

Anyway, let's see pictures!!

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By the way, Happy Belated Anniversary! 11 years, Awesome!

 

[xu93texas]

Cattypus1,

Your hair looks great!

 

[xu93texas]

@Cattypus1

I just read in the relaxed hair thread that you relaxed yesterday. SUCCESS, YAY!!! I was celebrating my 11th wedding anniversary yesterday so I didn't come on the site at all.

When I first started my journey I relaxed with MIZANI BB Mild, then I switched stylists and she uses Nairobi Pamper. so that's what I've been using over the last year. My hair is very fine and the Mizani got me bone straight; either that or my stylist left it on too long.

Anyway, let's see pictures!!

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Happy Belated Anniversary!!

 

[Cattypus1]

healthy2008 WhippedButterCream KiWiStyle - Day 1 of the next 16 week stretch for me starts today. How goes it with you, ladies?

 

[KiWiStyle]

healthy2008 WhippedButterCream KiWiStyle - Day 1 of the next 16 week stretch for me starts today. How goes it with you, ladies?

Cattypus1

aah, day 1...how I long to be there again, lol. I'm 14w 3d post and have officially beat my own stretch record!

I just did the Avacodo Mask in Audrey's book and will pre-poo for a few hours under my plastic cap. I decided to add a few TBSP of almond milk as well.
Aside from my bout of severe shedding from taking MN for a few weeks, this stretch is by far my most successful in terms of handling my NG. I
Seriously, I can stretch for much longer than 16 weeks. The AHOC has made such a difference, I will Neva, Eva be without it. When applying my mask just now, my rat tail comb effortlessly glided through it, that's unheard of for me this late in the game. One more wash day prior to relaxer day and then I can co-wash as much as my heart desires!

 

[KiWiStyle]

Here are the pics. The first one is my detangled hair (still wet) and the second is dried, flat-ironed, ends trimmed, pony-tailed and slept on-LOL. My ends are quite thin but I opted to keep the length for now and just get it cleaned up. All-in-all I feel pretty good because I think I've stopped the breakage by changing relaxer types, I've got the tools to keep the shedding in check and I'm ready for my next 16-week stretch. I'm on my way to healthy! Yay!

View attachment 160941

Wet detangled.

View attachment 160943

Dry, flat-ironed, ends trimmed, pony-tailed and slept on

Cattypus1

Your hair is gorgeous! I also have thin ends but mostly in the back and like you, I want to slowly trim them away and hold on to my length for now. I don't wear my hair down so what's the point in chopping inches of completely healthy ends off.

 

[KiWiStyle]

Happy Belated Anniversary!!

Thanks xu93texas!

 

[lovebug10]

Ladies I'm thinking of stretching until December (6 months). I found that my nape and hairline are struggling and I want to baby it. I would section those areas off but I feel like my hair stylist would think I was crazy to only let her relax parts of my head. What do you guys think?

 

[KiWiStyle]

By the way, Happy Belated Anniversary! 11 years, Awesome!

Thanks Cattypus1! It wasn't easy; love, commitment and faith got us here today.

 

[mschristine]

Here are the pics. The first one is my detangled hair (still wet) and the second is dried, flat-ironed, ends trimmed, pony-tailed and slept on-LOL. My ends are quite thin but I opted to keep the length for now and just get it cleaned up. All-in-all I feel pretty good because I think I've stopped the breakage by changing relaxer types, I've got the tools to keep the shedding in check and I'm ready for my next 16-week stretch. I'm on my way to healthy! Yay!

Wet detangled.

Dry, flat-ironed, ends trimmed, pony-tailed and slept on

Your hair looks great buddy! I understand how you feel about thin ends

 

[Cattypus1]

Cattypus1

aah, day 1...how I long to be there again, lol. I'm 14w 3d post and have officially beat my own stretch record!

I just did the Avacodo Mask in Audrey's book and will pre-poo for a few hours under my plastic cap. I decided to add a few TBSP of almond milk as well.
Aside from my bout of severe shedding from taking MN for a few weeks, this stretch is by far my most successful in terms of handling my NG. I
Seriously, I can stretch for much longer than 16 weeks. The AHOC has made such a difference, I will Neva, Eva be without it. When applying my mask just now, my rat tail comb effortlessly glided through it, that's unheard of for me this late in the game. One more wash day prior to relaxer day and then I can co-wash as much as my heart desires!

Right there with ya on the AHOC...love, love, love that stuff. Congrats on breaking your own record!
I'm really going to have to try the Avocado mask, it just sounds luscious.

 

[Loving]

It seems I need to get this AHOC that everyone is raving about. How do you ladies use it? Is it on dry hair or wet hair?

 

[Cattypus1]

It seems I need to get this AHOC that everyone is raving about. How do you ladies use it? Is it on dry hair or wet hair?

www.qhemetbiologics.com
Most of the inventory is sold out on the site but they have authorized retailers in several states, yours might be one. They are listed on the site.
I used it on my NG to soften it and allow me to comb through it while still keeping the relaxed ends attached. I just started using it but I love this stuff.
There is also a thread for Qhemet on this forum. You might also get some information there.

 

[Loving]

www.qhemetbiologics.com
Most of the inventory is sold out on the site but they have authorized retailers in several states, yours might be one. They are listed on the site.
I used it on my NG to soften it and allow me to comb through it while still keeping the relaxed ends attached. I just started using it but I love this stuff.
There is also a thread for Qhemet on this forum. You might also get some information there.

Do you use it on dry hair?

 

[Cattypus1]

Do you use it on dry hair?

I started using it on towel-dried hair but I have used small amounts on dry hair. It is heavy so it may take a little bit of experimentation to get a feel for what you need.

 

[Loving]

I started using it on towel-dried hair but I have used small amounts on dry hair. It is heavy so it may take a little bit of experimentation to get a feel for what you need.

Thanks a lot!

 

[xu93texas]

KiWiStyle,

I've been reading the Hair Rehab book as well. I think I'm going to do the Banana Pudding Protein Mask for my pre-relaxer treatment. I also want to do the Coconut Creme Conditioner for my next DC

 

[KiWiStyle]

It seems I need to get this AHOC that everyone is raving about. How do you ladies use it? Is it on dry hair or wet hair?

Loving

I use it on my NG at about 90 percent air dried after I shampoo. I sometimes reapply it mid-week if needed but it rarely does. I also apply a very small amount to my length, this cream is heavy! It's not a water based moisturizer.

 

[KiWiStyle]

KiWiStyle,

I've been reading the Hair Rehab book as well. I think I'm going to do the Banana Pudding Protein Mask for my pre-relaxer treatment. I also want to do the Coconut Creme Conditioner for my next DC

xu93texas

I will implementing all those masks in my regimen; they're so simple and the ingredients are readily available I just washed out the avocado mask and now steam dc'ing. My hair felt very strong immediately and I shed very, very little. I wonder if the egg yolk is a heavy protein? I'm suppose to do my pre-relaxer heavy protein treatment and I don't want to over do the protein. Maybe a medium protein treatment will suffice?

 

[pinkness27]

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[divachyk]

@KiWiStyle,

I've been reading the Hair Rehab book as well. I think I'm going to do the Banana Pudding Protein Mask for my pre-relaxer treatment. I also want to do the Coconut Creme Conditioner for my next DC

I finally finished the book and see all these recipes that you have been discussing. I purchased the items for coconut mixture tonight xu93texas.

 

[KiWiStyle]

I am having a lot of fun with my new length and banana clips!!! I can't wait to be APL and beyond. I am going to clown! Here is todays braidout into a bun.






Natural color and texture shot from braidout.



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[McBrides3]

Hey you guys I'm new to this website but I am starting my journey towards naturl hair. I've only had about 3 relaxers in my life. So I dont perm my hair often. I just wanted to get some feedbacks and tips on transitioning and growing long healthy hair

 

[KiWiStyle]

Hey you guys I'm new to this website but I am starting my journey towards naturl hair. I've only had about 3 relaxers in my life. So I dont perm my hair often. I just wanted to get some feedbacks and tips on transitioning and growing long healthy hair

Hi McBrides3
This is a thread for relaxed heads. There is an abundance of natural hair and transitioning threads here to help you out though. Maybe someone can post links to direct you to a few of them. Good luck with your transition back to natural .

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[McBrides3]

thank you but i do have relaxed hair i guess . im not sure what point my hair is at right now . i got my last relaxer in april so it makes about 3 months now . and ive been experiencing a lot of breakage and shedding .

 

[KiWiStyle]

thank you but i do have relaxed hair i guess . im not sure what point my hair is at right now . i got my last relaxer in april so it makes about 3 months now . and ive been experiencing a lot of breakage and shedding .

Oh, I see. Well can you tell us more about your hair; what products you use, how often you use those products, how you style your hair? Do you deep condition your hair after you shampoo? Are you sure it's both shedding and breaking? Did you self relax or go to the salon? Hopefully others will come in and help because I'm just now getting a handle on my hair but I do have some information to share .

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[Cheekychica]

Hey you guys I'm new to this website but I am starting my journey towards naturl hair. I've only had about 3 relaxers in my life. So I dont perm my hair often. I just wanted to get some feedbacks and tips on transitioning and growing long healthy hair

This thread might help:

Transitioning without BC'ing Support Thread

 

[baddison]

Here are the pics. The first one is my detangled hair (still wet) and the second is dried, flat-ironed, ends trimmed, pony-tailed and slept on-LOL. My ends are quite thin but I opted to keep the length for now and just get it cleaned up. All-in-all I feel pretty good because I think I've stopped the breakage by changing relaxer types, I've got the tools to keep the shedding in check and I'm ready for my next 16-week stretch. I'm on my way to healthy! Yay!

View attachment 160941

Wet detangled.

View attachment 160943

Dry, flat-ironed, ends trimmed, pony-tailed and slept on

Cattypus1 : Very nice. Did you trim those ends yourself??? Awesome job. Wish I had such skill!!