Relaxed Hair Thread

[quirkydimples]

Tried a bantu knot out...fail. Back to buns I go.

 

[Lilmama1011]

Tried a bantu knot out...fail. Back to buns I go.

What's wrong with it?!!!!

 

[Beamodel]

Tried a bantu knot out...fail. Back to buns I go.

It looks great to me. It's not a fail

 

[Lilmama1011]

Tried a bantu knot out...fail. Back to buns I go.

If I ever showed you one of mine yal would be rolling

 

[Beamodel]

Just relaxed my hair with Affirm Fiberguard Mild. I love how it gives me that not so bone straight yet not so textlaxed look. A great balance for me.

 

[quirkydimples]

Lilmama1011
Beamodel

I guess it just seems frizzy to me. I usually do twist outs and those always seem more uniform. I was actually going for beach waves with the bantu knots. It just didn't look the way I wanted. I wanted something like this:

 

[Beamodel]

Lilmama1011 Beamodel I guess it just seems frizzy to me. I usually do twist outs and those always seem more uniform. I was actually going for beach waves with the bantu knots. It just didn't look the way I wanted. I wanted something like this:

The picture in my avatar is from a Bantu knot out. But I only did two knots. Try less knots then. The less the bigger more beach waved you get. It still looks great though quirkydimples

 

[shasha8685]

Realized that I am 20 weeks post today..which is why my new growth was on *** your couch status.

So...I relaxed today.



Also, I'm glad I know how to take care of my hair. I'm moving to Greenville, NC soon and this move could have presented a problem in terms of my hair care.

 

[quirkydimples]

Beamodel

Thanks! I'll try that next time.

 

[divachyk]

It looks great to me. It's not a fail

Agreed. Looks great quirkydimples

 

[PureSilver]

I think I'm going back to motions lye relaxer. I really wanted to try silk elements mega silk lye but that is not available here. Oh well maybe motions or CON relaxer. Has anyone ever heard of silicon mix relaxer it has mineral oil in it.

Gonna check to see if there are any reviews on YT.

 

[Saludable84]

I think I'm going back to motions lye relaxer. I really wanted to try silk elements mega silk lye but that is not available here. Oh well maybe motions or CON relaxer. Has anyone ever heard of silicon mix relaxer it has mineral oil in it. Gonna check to see if there are any reviews on YT.

Most relaxers should have mineral oil in it. If it didn't, you'd only have scalp don't worry, the mineral oil is very good and very much need it for the relaxing process.

 

[PureSilver]

Made up my mind and feeling positive about my decision to use Profectiv Relaxer regular. I wanted to go back to Motions but my gut feeling wasn't having it.

 

[greenandchic]

Most relaxers should have mineral oil in it. If it didn't, you'd only have scalp don't worry, the mineral oil is very good and very much need it for the relaxing process.

Oh no, I purchased the Creme of Eden relaxer a few months ago when it was on sale at Walgreens. It doesn't have mineral oil but it has a lot of other oils. Should I be concerned?

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[PureSilver]

Oh no, I purchased the Creme of Eden relaxer a few months ago when it was on sale at Walgreens. It doesn't have mineral oil but it has a lot of other oils. Should I be concerned?

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No I don't think you should be. I've watched almost ever relaxer day update and every review on YT and I've not seen or heard 1 bad review about the Straight from Eden relaxer. I hope you do try it and if you do I pray you get great results.

 

[Fotchygirl]

Oh no, I purchased the Creme of Eden relaxer a few months ago when it was on sale at Walgreens. It doesn't have mineral oil but it has a lot of other oils. Should I be concerned?

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Watch a YT video by thehappyhairshow. She does a review on it.

 

[Saludable84]

Oh no, I purchased the Creme of Eden relaxer a few months ago when it was on sale at Walgreens. It doesn't have mineral oil but it has a lot of other oils. Should I be concerned? Sent from my iPhone using LHCF

Are you sure? Does it at least have petroleum/latum? There is usually something in it heavy that's in the Creme base.

You'll be fine.

 

[danysedai]

Hair in a foam bun today. I have rediscovered coconut oil, don't know why I stopped using it.

I should cut about 5 inches (from MBL to APL) of the bone straight ends, I feel like they are contributing to my hair shedding/breakage. But when I do rollersets and wear my hair down they look good, it looks thick all over but I know they are thin and limp. I could cut about an inch next time I relax in September and see how it goes.

And I've subscribed to this youtuber (texlaxed), I'm going to try her braid out tutorial tonight. And she is making me want to try airdrying after about 8 years of not doing it.

https://www.youtube.com/user/tressedforsuccess/videos

 

[pre_medicalrulz]

Clarifying....protein treatment....shampoo'ing....deep conditioning....air drying. In that order! Lol

 

[greenandchic]

Are you sure? Does it at least have petroleum/latum? There is usually something in it heavy that's in the Creme base. You'll be fine.

I'll double check when I get home...

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[greenandchic]

Are you sure? Does it at least have petroleum/latum? There is usually something in it heavy that's in the Creme base.

You'll be fine.

It has hydrogenated soybean oil, coconut oil, hydrogenated cottonseed oil, and many other oils.

 

[Saludable84]

It has hydrogenated soybean oil, coconut oil, hydrogenated cottonseed oil, and many other oils.

That's good. The hydrogenated oils sound really good. And nourishing #sigh

 

[brownb83]

I can't wait until may relaxed hair is this long

 

[quirkydimples]

I tried another Bantu knot out and like the results much better. I did three knots. One on each side and one in the back. I think this could be a good way to wear my hair down more often without heat, although this was done on flat ironed hair.

 

[Lilmama1011]

I tried another Bantu knot out and like the results much better. I did three knots. One on each side and one in the back. I think this could be a good way to wear my hair down more often without heat, although this was done on flat ironed hair.

Very nice: )

 

[SlimPickinz]

I have a question. Do you ladies think I should go to the salon for a Virgin relaxer or could I do it myself?

 

[SuchaLady]

I have a question. Do you ladies think I should go to the salon for a Virgin relaxer or could I do it myself?

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[PureSilver]

SlimPickinz I say do it yourself. I regret not doing mine myself. watch plenty videos on YT to build up the confidence in yourself. You know you hair better than the stylist. Read the relaxed support thread there is so much info here. After months of researching I relaxed last week Sunday and I got the results I wanted doing it myself (beams with pride). I'm truly happy and I trust you will do a great job yourself.


quirkydimples we have the same hair length and your hair does look lovely.

 

[quirkydimples]

PureSilver

Awwww...thanks!

I haven't trimmed since last September if my records are correct. I kept cutting off my progress to keep blunt ends. I decided to just MS, GHE, bun with spin pins, and use my split-ender. I self relax every 10-12 weeks.

So far so good, but I'll probably get half an inch snipped where the ends have just naturally thinned (my hair is fine).

 

[quirkydimples]

@ SlimPickinz

I saw someone on YouTube once (don't remember who) say she practiced with conditioner before self relaxing. Makes sense to get comfortable with how you want to part your hair, and apply the product. I would think it would also help you learn how to avoid irritating your scalp as you move along, not to mention how to do it in a timely manner.

I had shoulder length natural hair and let a stylist relax it, but I could have (and wish I would have) done it myself. Although, my hair would have been damaged anyway because my natural hair had been colored (golden brown highlights...oh how I miss them). You know what they say: Don't relax color.