2013 Relaxed Hair Buddy Thread

[GettingKinky]

Yep, that would make 4 this year. My ends are so thin and I am dying to get the healthier texlaxed hair to the bottom. I could use a good cut, not a trim-a real leave some hair on the floor cut.

I feel the exact same way but I'm too chicken to cut off more than 1 inch at a time. But I do want all my hair to be texlaxed so I can try a wash n go.

 

[Evolving78]

I feel the exact same way but I'm too chicken to cut off more than 1 inch at a time. But I do want all my hair to be texlaxed so I can try a wash n go.

I cut off 5 inches. I miss my hair sometimes, but it is growing back. But I would just cut an inch off every three months.

 

[Evolving78]

shortdub78, which flat iron do you have??

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I have the croc nano. I really liked it at first, but Its just not doing it for me.

 

[Cattypus1]

I'm do happy you finally found a solution to fix the carrot-top issue!! Make sure you keep your hair fully detangled because you don't want the tangled mess I had when I texlaxed. Sent from my iPhone using LHCF

I noticed that when I flat ironed that the place where the breakage occurred (in the crown) was super tangled. That hair seems a whole different texture than the rest of my hair, not soft at all. It was really hard to detangle without breakage. I gotta baby that area cause it's in serious need! 12 weeks tomorrow...so far, so good.

 

[Cattypus1]

I feel the exact same way but I'm too chicken to cut off more than 1 inch at a time. But I do want all my hair to be texlaxed so I can try a wash n go.

that is exactly why I want my hair texlaxed.

 

[KiWiStyle]

that is exactly why I want my hair texlaxed.

Ladies wash n go's sound so nice! Unfortunately my hair is so kinky that the only thing I can do is wash n go sit my tail down some where and detangle my tangly mess.

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[KiWiStyle]

I noticed that when I flat ironed that the place where the breakage occurred (in the crown) was super tangled. That hair seems a whole different texture than the rest of my hair, not soft at all. It was really hard to detangle without breakage. I gotta baby that area cause it's in serious need! 12 weeks tomorrow...so far, so good.

I'm trying to figure out how to do that. What's your hair type??

I last washed and flat ironed 11 days ago and I'm still getting lots of breakage. My texlaxed portions are so kinky I do believe I do have to straighten often but the manipulation may not be good for me either. I'm damned if I do and damned if I don't. I love the thickness of my hair but now I'm scared I may lose that due to breakage when combing it. UGH!!!

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[Cattypus1]

I'm trying to figure out how to do that. What's your hair type?? I last washed and flat ironed 11 days ago and I'm still getting lots of breakage. My texlaxed portions are so kinky I do believe I do have to straighten often but the manipulation may not be good for me either. I'm damned if I do and damned if I don't. I love the thickness of my hair but now I'm scared I may lose that due to breakage when combing it. UGH!!! Sent from my iPhone using LHCF

I think I'm a 4b-c but I don't know for sure but I use a mild formula for whatever chemical because my hair straightened easily. The texlaxed hair is soft-it's the natural hair that gets evil. I haven't really seen my natural texture without some chemically processed hair attached. I don't have what I think of as a curl pattern it's more of a zigzag-curl but every hair goes its own direction. I've started massaging with some CD Monoi oil in just that area daily and see where that gets me. What is your type? Are you sure it's the texlaxed hair? Maybe Its a growth spurt.

 

[SunySydeofLyfe]

Buddies I'm going on a 90 day bun challenge. Texlax the first of the year. Changing up my regimen only pooing on Sundays. I'm going to go strong on the sulfur mix and demand 2 inches b by the end of the year

 

[KiWiStyle]

I think I'm a 4b-c but I don't know for sure but I use a mild formula for whatever chemical because my hair straightened easily. The texlaxed hair is soft-it's the natural hair that gets evil. I haven't really seen my natural texture without some chemically processed hair attached. I don't have what I think of as a curl pattern it's more of a zigzag-curl but every hair goes its own direction. I've started massaging with some CD Monoi oil in just that area daily and see where that gets me. What is your type? Are you sure it's the texlaxed hair? Maybe Its a growth spurt.

You know what? I think you may be right. I keep forgetting I'm almost 8 weeks post...this stretch is flying by. When I first texlaxed my hair was very manageable but now it's tangling and knotting up and come to think of it, when I flat ironed for the first time 11 days ago, my hair appears longer. I'm going to have to be more gentle going forward before I end up bald.

I'm 4b I think with 4a at my nape, the middle is kinkier and may have some c's. Basically I don't know what I am either, I just know it's nappy, lol!

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[SunySydeofLyfe]

Hey buddies! Its the bunster!! i got my order of mtg floral scent today. It still stinks but not so bad. I also ordered some scent drops from the green magic maker the company name evades me so I'm going in. 90 days I'm hoping for bsl!!!!

 

[Cattypus1]

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SunySydeofLyfe

Two things, ladies...
1. I'm giving up on wet or damp setting Bantu knots...too unpredictable--too damn long to dry! To borrow from another thread, ain't nobody got time for that! I had to come right home and shampoo my hair, again and I'm under the dryer with a roller set right now! I think the knot out might work better on previously roller set hair at least that's my theory

2. Carol's Daughter Monoi line is da bom! I normally shed Ike a beast especially this late in my stretch (12 weeks today) but after one use of the shampoo, conditioner and mask and no shedding! That stuff is amazing.

 

[KiWiStyle]

xu93texas KiWiStyle shortdub78 yoli184 Altruisticoam EnExitStageLeft soonergirl SunySydeofLyfe Two things, ladies... 1. I'm giving up on wet or damp setting Bantu knots...too unpredictable--too damn long to dry! To borrow from another thread, ain't nobody got time for that! I had to come right home and shampoo my hair, again and I'm under the dryer with a roller set right now! I think the knot out might work better on previously roller set hair at least that's my theory 2. Carol's Daughter Monoi line is da bom! I normally shed Ike a beast especially this late in my stretch (12 weeks today) but after one use of the shampoo, conditioner and mask and no shedding! That stuff is amazing.

That CD Monoi line sounds AMAZING! I might have to check it out.

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[KiWiStyle]

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SunySydeofLyfe

Hey ladies! I woke up this morning and decided to two-strand twist my hair for a twist out. Well the twist were an epic fail to wear down of course because of my ridiculously fine, low density strands. Sometimes I hate my scalpy head of hair, UGH!!

Anyhoo, I as always turned lemons into lemonade and did a really cute 2-strand twist up do.







First time ever trying on my own head, what do you think?!?

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[xu93texas]

Cattypus1, I have to agree with you about the CD Monoi line. I bought the trial kit and I love it. I also bought the split end sealer and I like it as well. It's pricey, but worth it. I'll be purchasing the full size containers hopefully around BF. This will be my go to regimen when I take down my braids every 2 weeks.

KiWiStyle, your twist updo is nice!!! A very nice PS. How long do you think it will last? Are you still wearing your wig?

 

[SunySydeofLyfe]

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SunySydeofLyfe

Two things, ladies...
1. I'm giving up on wet or damp setting Bantu knots...too unpredictable--too damn long to dry! To borrow from another thread, ain't nobody got time for that! I had to come right home and shampoo my hair, again and I'm under the dryer with a roller set right now! I think the knot out might work better on previously roller set hair at least that's my theory

2. Carol's Daughter Monoi line is da bom! I normally shed Ike a beast especially this late in my stretch (12 weeks today) but after one use of the shampoo, conditioner and mask and no shedding! That stuff is amazing.

I never do my Bantu knots wet the drying time would take 2 days. I think dry hair with a little moisturizer would do the trick.

Ugghhhh always got your cuz buying something. Off to sneak a peek at the carols daughter....uggggghhhh again

 

[soonergirl]

KiWiStyle looks good!! Better than I could do. Nice ps!!

SunySydeofLyfe here you go!! I was eyeing the new and improved mtg!! Still smells bad huh??!! Lol!! Do the scent drops help?! Do tell! I just reupped on a big bucket of Nairobi relaxer.. Can't wait for relaxer time!!

 

[Cattypus1]

Cattypus1 xu93texas Altruisticoam yoli184 shortdub78 EnExitStageLeft soonergirl SunySydeofLyfe Hey ladies! I woke up this morning and decided to two-strand twist my hair for a twist out. Well the twist were an epic fail to wear down of course because of my ridiculously fine, low density strands. Sometimes I hate my scalpy head of hair, UGH!! Anyhoo, I as always turned lemons into lemonade and did a really cute 2-strand twist up do. First time ever trying on my own head, what do you think?!? Sent from my iPhone using LHCF

I love it! Cute, girl. Can you please come and twist mine. I had the epic fail today too only my lemons stayed lemons! Then I had the bright idea to roller set and Bantu that tonight to sleep. Who ever heard of humidity in October...my roller set lasted exactly 1 hour. It was unbelievable and so sad. I have no idea what to do with my hair...I'm not a wig kind of girl but if I had one I'd damn sure put that thing on!

 

[SunySydeofLyfe]

KiWiStyle looks good!! Better than I could do. Nice ps!!

SunySydeofLyfe here you go!! I was eyeing the new and improved mtg!! Still smells bad huh??!! Lol!! Do the scent drops help?! Do tell! I just reupped on a big bucket of Nairobi relaxer.. Can't wait for relaxer time!!

Lol. It smells like glovers mane. I'm not the best person to ask cause i want super growth. The drops..well they smell wonderful but getting some out of that little *** bottle was hell i just gave up...lol..I'll try again tomorrow when I'm not so anxious!!!

I want to try the pamper line but i have a big tub of that Reggie....so ill be good and not switch...for now

 

[Cattypus1]

I never do my Bantu knots wet the drying time would take 2 days. I think dry hair with a little moisturizer would do the trick. Ugghhhh always got your cuz buying something. Off to sneak a peek at the carols daughter....uggggghhhh again

I bought the samples to test it and I was so impressed that I had to buy the full sizes. On the Bantu knots, my hair is being so stupid these days I don't think it can hold a style of any kind. It is being so mean to me. I think my hair is in better shape than ever but it looks worse than ever...explain that.

 

[Cattypus1]

Lol. It smells like glovers mane. I'm not the best person to ask cause i want super growth. The drops....well they smell wonderful but getting some out of that little *** bottle was hell i just gave up...lol..I'll try again tomorrow when I'm not so anxious!!!

Ewwww...glovers mange! I haven't heard anything about that stuff for years!

 

[soonergirl]

Lol. It smells like glovers mane. I'm not the best person to ask cause i want super growth. The drops..well they smell wonderful but getting some out of that little *** bottle was hell i just gave up...lol..I'll try again tomorrow when I'm not so anxious!!! I want to try the pamper line but i have a big tub of that Reggie....so ill be good and not switch...for now

It was hard but I purchased the pamper line to try. I only had a little of the regular relaxer left. I loved the results of the regular Nairobi relaxer, I can only imagine what the pamper relaxer will do... Yeah mtg is gross, I'm thinking of trying the new scent...keep us posted on your results Bunster!!!

 

[SunySydeofLyfe]

It was hard but I purchased the pamper line to try. I only had a little of the regular relaxer left. I loved the results of the regular Nairobi relaxer, I can only imagine what the pamper relaxer will do... Yeah mtg is gross, I'm thinking of trying the new scent...keep us posted on your results Bunster!!!

Be sure to post a review. Will do! I don't wear buns well but I'm going for the win!!

 

[KiWiStyle]

KiWiStyle, your twist updo is nice!!! A very nice PS. How long do you think it will last? Are you still wearing your wig?

xu93texas thank you! Knowing me I'll only keep them in for less than a week. I only wear my wig when i'm deep...DEEP in my stretch and don't want to handle my hair on a daily basis.

 

[KiWiStyle]

KiWiStyle looks good!! Better than I could do. Nice ps!!

SunySydeofLyfe here you go!! I was eyeing the new and improved mtg!! Still smells bad huh??!! Lol!! Do the scent drops help?! Do tell! I just reupped on a big bucket of Nairobi relaxer.. Can't wait for relaxer time!!

Thank you...and you'll love the Pamper Line !!!

 

[KiWiStyle]

Hey buddies! Its the bunster!! i got my order of mtg floral scent today. It still stinks but not so bad. I also ordered some scent drops from the green magic maker the company name evades me so I'm going in. 90 days I'm hoping for bsl!!!!

SunySydeofLyfe where did you order your mtg from? I might have to give the stinky stuff a try

 

[Altruisticoam]

To address your fullness question, are you wrapping your hair at night? If so change the direction of your wrap. Is the thinner side the side you lay on at night, change that up...Are you limiting heat usage? I did the above and went without heat for 3 months and my thinner side is thicker. I also take loads of vitamins too.. MSM, silica, and collagen help as well

Hey I've been out of the country and am just now seeing your post. Yeah it's so crazy because its none of those things...I rarely wrap my hair, I don't really use heat unless its a set under my hooded dryer and the side I sleep on is actually my full side...

I'm just going to try and massage that side more...

 

[Altruisticoam]

Buddies I'm going on a 90 day bun challenge. Texlax the first of the year. Changing up my regimen only pooing on Sundays. I'm going to go strong on the sulfur mix and demand 2 inches b by the end of the year

Please post pics of your buns...I'm trying to get inspired to bun more

 

[Altruisticoam]

@EnExitStage!eft xu93texas KiWiStyle yoli184 Cattypus1, shortdub78, soonergirl SunySydeofLyfe

Hey ladies its been a minute but I'm back! I took a trip out if the country and them came back to this oh so lovely government shutdown.

With all my free time I've been stalking youtube and am currently trying to get an inch of hair growth in 7 days. Has anyone ever heard of this? You massage oil in ur hair for 1 min and then hold ur head upside down from 4 mins. After 7 day my hair is supposed to be an inch longer....my husband thinks its crazy....what do y'all think?

Today is day 3 so time will tell.


http://youtu.be/so9ExluN8TM

 

[xu93texas]

@EnExitStage!eft xu93texas KiWiStyle yoli184 Cattypus1, shortdub78, soonergirl SunySydeofLyfe Hey ladies its been a minute but I'm back! I took a trip out if the country and them came back to this oh so lovely government shutdown. With all my free time I've been stalking youtube and am currently trying to get an inch of hair growth in 7 days. Has anyone ever heard of this? You massage oil in ur hair for 1 min and then hold ur head upside down from 4 mins. After 7 day my hair is supposed to be an inch longer....my husband thinks its crazy....what do y'all think? Today is day 3 so time will tell. http://youtu.be/so9ExluN8TM

Glad you're back! I did it once during my last relaxer stretch. It does work, but b/c I was about 16 weeks post, I couldn't actually measure how much growth I got. I plan to start Sunday and do it for 7 days straight.
I usually just do a yoga position (downward dog) or sit in a chair and bend over.

Please let us know how it works out for you.