I Relaxed After 3 Years (pics)

[ayoung]

I had been going back and forth on if I wanted to get another relaxer for awhile--and today I did!

I am very happy with the results--and syked to begin reaching more of my hair goals. I cut my hair down to 1 inch in 2003 and I think I may hit full shoulder lenght this year!

January twists: http://public.fotki.com/ayoung/twists/


New Hair: http://public.fotki.com/ayoung/newhair/

Thanks for all of your inspiration, knowledge, and advice ladies!

 

[Mystic]

Whoa - it is gorgeous!!! I love the body....., congratulations!!!!

 

[morehairplease]

BEAUTIFUL! So thick & healthy looking! Do you mind telling me what relaxer you used and what your regimen will look like now that you are relaxed?

 

[MizaniMami]

So much body I love it!!! Great job!

 

[Divine Inspiration]

Wow! Your hair looks great!

What made you relax?

 

[sprungonhairboards]

BEAUTIFUL! So thick & healthy looking! Do you mind telling me what relaxer you used and what your regimen will look like now that you are relaxed?

Thats what I'm sayin! Details! Details! Also did you self relax?

 

[~Nigeria~]

Your hair is lovely. Nice and shiny.

 

[morehairplease]

Thats what I'm sayin! Details! Details! Also did you self relax?

waiting on your album sprung.....your hair is BEAUTIFUL as well! Keep us updated as to when it's up and running!

 

[DDTexlaxed]

Your hair is gorgeous! Did u self relax?

 

[ayoung]

Thanks ladies for your nice words! I am soo happy w/ my hair.

I didn't self relax--I went to my same stylist since 8th grade!

She used Design Essentials Mild/Regular (or regualr--something like that), did a deep conditioner under the dryer, dusted my ends and gave me a Dubie/rollar wrap.

Not really sure exactly what i am going to do w/ my hair--I made a 4 week plan--but i have to get reaccustomed w/ my relaxed hair and it's haircare needs.

I am going to basically keep my ends mositurized 1-2 times a day, no heat and deep conditione everyweek. I love Isis's and Sistaslick's Routines so I kinda merged the 2 and personalized it.

 

[loonatick]

girl ur hair is BANGING

 

[vaqtea]

Very cute!

 

[Ambitious1013]

Wow! Your hair looks amazing!

 

[SweetCaramel1]

beautiful hair. i like the shine and thickness

 

[trinidarkie1]

Your hair looks real nice Ayoung1981! Loving the body and shine.

 

[secretdiamond]

Your hair looks great!! I'm glad you are so happy about your decision! Your hair looks very healthy! Keep up the good work.

I DEFINITELY need to look into Design Essentials relaxers. I've been wanting to try them for soo long.

 

[sweetpeadst]

girl your hair is looking good!! Make me want to grow my hair out!!

 

[shawniegee]

It's so black and silky. Looks great!

 

[momi]

Looks really good! Wow that is tempting.

 

[blackbarbie]

Co-signing with everyone else!!! A head full of nice, shiny, healthy, and thick hair!!! That's what I'm talking bout!!!!! I am glad you are pleased with your results and you have already thought about a regimen to maintain that beautiful head of hair!!!!

Congrats!

 

[baglady215]

Whoa! Bling Bling! Very nice! Happy Hair Growing!

 

[Cinnabuns]

Your hair is so healthy and shiny. It looks really good.

 

[ayoung]

Thanks so much ladies!!

Since joining---i have learned so much and really tried to do right w/ my hair.
I really owe alot to all of you for my hair being in good condition!

**still taking notes**

 

[Faith]

So tell us some more about the DE relaxer? How was it? Your hair looks great.

 

[ayoung]

So tell us some more about the DE relaxer? How was it? Your hair looks great.

My stylist has been using DE for years. I had just come out of twists and the days b/f my relaxer I oiled my scalp w/ coconnut oil and put shea on my strands. (don't know if that made a diff or not )

She based me really well--and I told her how my crown was not as tight as the rest of my hair and she did that last. I didn't burn or tingle or anything. She used DE base thingy, relaxer, neutralizer and Deep Conditioner (not sure what all else she used)

It was a good experience!

 

[victorious]

Beatiful shine and cute style!

 

[Cien]

beautiful hair! very healthy looking!!

 

[MzTami]

Congratulations on your decision...Your hair looks beautifulll(That's with 3 L's)

 

[gradygirl]

Your hair looks so pretty and healthy.

 

[CreoleInDC]

Your hair looks gorgeous!