I got my first relaxer at age 20, because I was gonna be in a friend's wedding and wanted straight hair for the event. I was tired of pressing my hair (took way too much time and effort), so I went to a salon and got it done.
Hi
prospurr. You are indeed my texlax inspiration and just thought I'd come out of lurk mode to tell you that.
I am only in love with "the idea" of becoming natural but I know I won't. I am deep into a very long relaxer stretch and "toyed" with the idea for a minute but again I know I won't transition to natural - not long-term anyway
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My first relaxer was at the age of 11 I think just before going to middle school. My mom decided that that it was time I start doing my own hair at that point and I was so excited that she gave me the freedom to do it myself so soon. I had really healthy dense hair. I got experimental and lost it all when I put some hydrogen peroxide in it at the age of 16.
Anyhoo I couldn't keep any hair on my head for a long time because I liked to experiment doing different things to it. I got proactive about 10 years ago and wore a wig for 2 years until my hair recovered somewhat.
Now thanks to lhcf, I have so much knowledge about healthy hair care, I can finally keep my hair on my head for good
. Additionally, I can't wait to complete my texlax transition.