Relaxed Hair Thread
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simplyconfident
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Thanx ladies! I think I will try the Aphogee 2 Minute.
Evolving78
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I'm done with the protein for the month. I did a protein treatment this morning. My hair feels strong, so i will just be working on moisture. I plan on roller setting the next two washes. I will be washing Wed and Saturday. Or just on Saturday. Don't want to do too much manipulation. I have my hair air drying but not hanging down. I have the ends pinned down with a clip. Didn't feel like twisting them up.
Havent been an active poster here that long but even i'm seeing the blatant agenda pushing by some of the natural women here and/or sneak dissing.
For instance someone would ask a question for other relaxed heads which could be something as simple as what kind of leave ins do you use?
And there would be a random natural member would come in the thread saying something to the extent of "ever since i went natural i don't have to worry about a leave in"
Or the sneaky women who relax their hair don't love themselves, have low self esteem, fry their scalps threads which the poster claims they dont mean any malice which gets a few natural cosigners but let a relaxed chick respond they accuse them of being defensive
perplexed
For instance someone would ask a question for other relaxed heads which could be something as simple as what kind of leave ins do you use?
And there would be a random natural member would come in the thread saying something to the extent of "ever since i went natural i don't have to worry about a leave in"
Or the sneaky women who relax their hair don't love themselves, have low self esteem, fry their scalps threads which the poster claims they dont mean any malice which gets a few natural cosigners but let a relaxed chick respond they accuse them of being defensive
perplexed
greenandchic
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pre_medicalrulz
It Always Been About Hair!
Am I the only one that trim at every relaxer even if I don't need it? I don't care if it's less than a half an inch but I'm trimming something at relaxer time. Im paranoid about weak ends so I haaaaaaave to take a little off. 
#StrongEndsEqualBetterRetention
#StrongEndsEqualBetterRetention
Saludable84
Better Late Than Ugly
Am I the only one that trim at every relaxer even if I don't need it? I don't care if it's less than a half an inch but I'm trimming something at relaxer time. Im paranoid about weak ends so I haaaaaaave to take a little off.
I'm the same way. Even if it's just the tippy tips.
sunnieb
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Am I the only one that trim at every relaxer even if I don't need it? I don't care if it's less than a half an inch but I'm trimming something at relaxer time. Im paranoid about weak ends so I haaaaaaave to take a little off.
#StrongEndsEqualBetterRetention
Yep, I trim every relaxer without fail.
Evolving78
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I'm a trimming maniac so I joined 6 month no cutting challenge.Am I the only one that trim at every relaxer even if I don't need it? I don't care if it's less than a half an inch but I'm trimming something at relaxer time. Im paranoid about weak ends so I haaaaaaave to take a little off.
Lilmama1011
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Am I the only one that trim at every relaxer even if I don't need it? I don't care if it's less than a half an inch but I'm trimming something at relaxer time. Im paranoid about weak ends so I haaaaaaave to take a little off.
#StrongEndsEqualBetterRetention
No, I dust every three months no matter what
mochalocks
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I trim every other month. Now, I feel like cutting it again to the length I had it a few months ago. And to think when she first did I hated it, now I want to cut it again.Am I the only one that trim at every relaxer even if I don't need it? I don't care if it's less than a half an inch but I'm trimming something at relaxer time. Im paranoid about weak ends so I haaaaaaave to take a little off.
divachyk
Instagram: adaybyjay
pre_medicalrulz, I use to trim at every relaxer or every other relaxer and got out of the habit. I'm definitely returning to that interval. It works much better and I retained a lot more in the long run because the ends didn't have time to age and cause issue.
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I'm trying to incorporate more trimming into my regime. I wasnt doing it at first cause I was scared that I might cut too much off.
I'm thinking about blogging since I am now attempting my longest stretch ever and want to keep records since I really never believe my hair is growing. I used to avoid length checks cause i didn't want to drive myself crazy but now it seems lack of length checks is having that effect on me.
I'm thinking about blogging since I am now attempting my longest stretch ever and want to keep records since I really never believe my hair is growing. I used to avoid length checks cause i didn't want to drive myself crazy but now it seems lack of length checks is having that effect on me.
Babygrowth
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Am I the only one that trim at every relaxer even if I don't need it? I don't care if it's less than a half an inch but I'm trimming something at relaxer time. Im paranoid about weak ends so I haaaaaaave to take a little off.
#StrongEndsEqualBetterRetention
I used to then I switched to every 8-10 weeks following the lunar calendar. Now I'm in a no cut challenge.
danysedai
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I woke this morning to snow 
and will stay home and color my hair, DC etc. I also want to be brave and cut about 3/4 inches off. The last inches are thin from a corrective relaxer last year. I've been cutting my ends little by little from beyond MBL to BSL. Cutting the last inches would bring me back to APL all around but would be left with the thicker texlaxed ends.
My hair looks good when I rollerset/wrap or flat iron but I know what the ends look like when wet and I think I'm having issues with shedding and my hair misbehaving because of those last inches. When I do a bun without a hair elastic (just twisting my hair and wrapping it around itself) the very thin ends that go under the bun break my heart.
So cut now or cut little by little?
If anyone would like to offer advise please do. The scissors are calling my name
and will stay home and color my hair, DC etc. I also want to be brave and cut about 3/4 inches off. The last inches are thin from a corrective relaxer last year. I've been cutting my ends little by little from beyond MBL to BSL. Cutting the last inches would bring me back to APL all around but would be left with the thicker texlaxed ends.My hair looks good when I rollerset/wrap or flat iron but I know what the ends look like when wet and I think I'm having issues with shedding and my hair misbehaving because of those last inches. When I do a bun without a hair elastic (just twisting my hair and wrapping it around itself) the very thin ends that go under the bun break my heart.
So cut now or cut little by little?
If anyone would like to offer advise please do. The scissors are calling my name
Guinan
Re-Branding
I woke this morning to snow
My hair looks good when I rollerset/wrap or flat iron but I know what the ends look like when wet and I think I'm having issues with shedding and my hair misbehaving because of those last inches. When I do a bun without a hair elastic (just twisting my hair and wrapping it around itself) the very thin ends that go under the bun break my heart.
So cut now or cut little by little?
If anyone would like to offer advise please do. The scissors are calling my name
I say cut now if the ends are or may cause you a set back. If not, then just trim little by little.
divachyk
Instagram: adaybyjay
danysedai I've done both in the past, cut at once and little by little. Cutting all at once has proven to be the best option for me. It removes all damage and sets me back on track. The little by little is less tramatic but my hair never seems to get healthy when trimming little by little. Almost like the damage keeps traveling up the strand.
Saludable84
Better Late Than Ugly
danysedai
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Thanks divachyk and Saludable84. I will show pictures tomorrow, wish me luck! I think it's best to cut and take care of my hair and ends, I will be back to BSL before I know it.
Evolving78
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I am 2 weeks posts and my hair is starting to get thick again! I think the castor oil is making that possible. I have been pre pooing with it, and been doing scalp massages. Plus I wash my hair every few days.
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