Stretching-Out Relaxer Challenge (Update)!

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olcow	Re: Stretching-Out Relaxer Challenge (Update)!	#121	[url]	[-]
Posts: 476 11/07/2006 3:04 AM MODERATOR	Hello Ladies, Well, I am updating... I got my touch-up on Wednesday... All went well... My hair is retaining it's length, which is a good thing... I always screw up at the end of my stretch .. not getting the proper balance between protein and moisture... I will be stretching just 8 weeks over the winter season... I would like to get some length, so I am using MTG and any other growth aid everyday until the end of the year... I am also bunning everyday (unless a special occasion)... I have not got any length over my past 2 stretches I hope to put a few photos in my album this week end 365 Day Challenge www.picturetrail.com/olcow ================= UPDATED 9/23/06
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CarmelTreat	Re: Stretching-Out Relaxer Challenge (Update)!	#122	[url]	[-]
Posts: 1490 11/27/2006 8:41 PM ADMINISTRATOR	3 weeks and counting for me on this stretch. I'm going for 8-9 weeks this time.
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olcow	Re: Stretching-Out Relaxer Challenge (Update)!	#123	[url]	[-]
Posts: 476 12/03/2006 7:28 AM MODERATOR	4 weeks post for me... I will do 7 weeks this time $:\$ 365 Day Challenge www.picturetrail.com/olcow ================= UPDATED 9/23/06
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ServinJC	Re: Stretching-Out Relaxer Challenge (Update)!	#124	[url]	[-]
Posts: 133 12/09/2006 2:39 AM	I finally relaxed! After 22 weeks. I got my sister-in-law to do it. It has grown- Thank you Lord. Its about half an inch from bra strap so im looking to get there after the winter challenge (I cant wait to start that) . How long after you relax can you do a strong protein treatment?
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olcow	Re: Stretching-Out Relaxer Challenge (Update)!	#125	[url]	[-]
Posts: 476 12/10/2006 2:38 AM MODERATOR	Hi Servin, First congrats on a 22 week stretch ... I thought I was doing something going for a 9 week stretch ... And to be 1/2 in. from brastrap ... Being that you are that close to bra strap, go ahead and claim it girl(I sure would ) Congrats again... I am glad all went well with your relaxer... I know you are feeling great on your accomplishments... I love to hear good news... As far as a protein treatment, Some ladies do theirs as soon as the next day, some do one 3/4 days after a touch-up, others do one within a week... I always do a protein/reconstructor treatment within a week after my touch-up... So, I don't know really know for sure... but most ladies want to strengthen their hair as soon as possible after a relaxer... I have not been much help $:\$ , but I also do not want to tell you anything wrong after all the good progress you have made... You can also do a search and see what that brings up... Keep us posted, and let us know what you decided Congrats again.... HTH 365 Day Challenge www.picturetrail.com/olcow ================= UPDATED 9/23/06
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lyenes	Re: Stretching-Out Relaxer Challenge (Update)!	#126	[url]	[-]
Posts: 30 12/16/2006 2:32 AM	Tuesday marked 7 weeks post-relaxer And I learned how to manage it without excessive breakage. I have an appointment for a relaxer tomorrow, and I felt like cancelling it. But since it's the holiday season, I decided not to cancel on her like that. Not to mention, I have a lot of new growth, especially in the middle. I can't wait to see my hair. Who knows? Perhaps for this relaxer I'll be able to stretch for 8 weeks without going crazy. My hair goal for next year is to learn how to stretch for 12 weeks. Type 4, Relaxed Hair Length Goal: bra strap http://members.fotki.com/Lyenes/about/
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CarmelTreat	Re: Stretching-Out Relaxer Challenge (Update)!	#127	[url]	[-]
Posts: 1490 12/18/2006 6:59 PM ADMINISTRATOR	Congrats, lyenes! What helped you in stretching this time? How long do you usually stretch? Can't wait to hear how your relaxer turns out!
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olcow	Re: Stretching-Out Relaxer Challenge (Update)!	#128	[url]	[-]
Posts: 476 12/20/2006 5:33 AM MODERATOR	Congrats to Lyenes on her stretch... I can't wait to see how your touch-up turns out... I bet it will be nice... I will be getting my touch-up Wednesday, I am very anxious... My hair is needing a touch-up very bad... I could only stretch for 7 weeks this time $:\$ ... I was fighting some breakage at times and there was some shedding... I braided it for 4 days (just 6 cornrows), and I hardly lost any hair when I took them down and shampooed ... I don't know if it is the weather or what but, this 7 weeks stretch was something else ... Right now to keep it moist, my head is soaked and dripping in Scurl... Like something out of a 1970's movie . Anyway, I will be relieved to have my hair strait and grease free... And I want to try Carmel's pin curling at night... That is where I am stand with this 7 week stretch... 365 Day Challenge www.picturetrail.com/olcow ================= UPDATED 9/23/06
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TonyaKY	Re: Stretching-Out Relaxer Challenge (Update)!	#129	[url]	[-]
Posts: 96 12/20/2006 7:28 AM	Well I will be 9 wks post Friday. I plan to relax either on the 30th or 31st. I have alot of newgrowth going on. I don't stretch very far due to breakage usually 8-12 max. I think I plan to relax with Design Essentials this time instead of Mizani Lye. fotki.com/tonyaky huntcal.com/cgi/calview.cgi/Tonyaky/Haircare http://public.fotki.com/tonyaky
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olcow	Re: Stretching-Out Relaxer Challenge (Update)!	#130	[url]	[-]
Posts: 476 12/31/2006 5:09 AM MODERATOR	I can not stretch that long in the winter months... In the summer, thanks to CW'S... I can stretch up to 9weeks... Let us know how your touch-up turns out... 365 Day Challenge www.picturetrail.com/olcow ================= UPDATED 9/23/06
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olcow	Re: Stretching-Out Relaxer Challenge (Update)!	#131	[url]	[-]
Posts: 476 02/04/2007 7:55 PM MODERATOR	Well, I am at the end of another 7 week stretch... My hair is very kinky and shedding/breakage is a problem... I have to find out why my hair is soooooooo dry... Hopefully it is this bitter cold weather... 365 Day Challenge www.picturetrail.com/olcow ================= UPDATED 9/23/06
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olcow	Re: Stretching-Out Relaxer Challenge (Update)!	#132	[url]	[-]
Posts: 476 02/11/2007 8:35 PM MODERATOR	Update, I got my touch up, and all went well... My dryness, breakage/shedding has ended... now I will just try and keep it healthy... next relaxer....Approx. 3/28 365 Day Challenge www.picturetrail.com/olcow ================= UPDATED 9/23/06
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olcow	Re: Stretching-Out Relaxer Challenge (Update)!	#133	[url]	[-]
Posts: 476 03/04/2007 2:37 AM MODERATOR	Update... I have still been fighting dryness, shedding and breakage, I may have finally gotten it under control... course I have said this before... My hair is improving though 365 Day Challenge www.picturetrail.com/olcow ================= UPDATED 9/23/06
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cow49.atlanticcityone		#134	[url]	[-]
Posts: 184 04/15/2007 11:05 AM	I am slowly getting my hair back on track... it has been a loooong struggle though... but I will not give up... I am only doing 7 weeks at a time... I don't want to stress my hair too much... All in all I think it is improving... www.picturetrail.com/olcow UPDATED 5/31/07
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LadyBeaGoode		#135	[url]	[-]
Posts: 383 04/28/2007 9:07 AM MODERATOR	Allright! I know I wasn't officially part of this Challenge... but I went NINE weeks! I was very proud of my acheivement :-) I did have some shedding and a bit of breakage at the end there. However I kept up the moisturizing treatments and it all worked out. Thanks ladies! Blog: www.tbbower.com/wordpress Hair Type: 4B - Relaxed
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cow49.atlanticcityone		#136	[url]	[-]
Posts: 184 04/28/2007 7:37 PM	Wow, nine weeks, that is great, glad it went pretty goo for you also... I will try for nine/eight in July... I was going through a rough period over the winter and did not want to stress my hair... I am hoping I am done with the dryness/shedding/breakage... I had a very bad winter.. and set back... I am 5 weeks post now and will maybe go 7 weeks if my hair acts right... www.picturetrail.com/olcow UPDATED 5/31/07
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cow49.atlanticcityone		#137	[url]	[-]
Posts: 184 05/13/2007 1:13 PM	I am at the end of a 8 week stretch... I may regret this... But so far it is not too bad... I want to master keeping my hair soft and moisturized during this time... I am CWing and bunning most of the time... I think I am headed for a rough week... I get a touch-up next week... www.picturetrail.com/olcow UPDATED 5/31/07
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olcow		#138	[url]	[-]
Posts: 476 05/26/2007 7:08 AM MODERATOR	I just ended a 8 week stretch... the last week of it was a little rough, but I made it... i added a little length, and my hair health is improving also... Next stretch will be 7 weeks..... 365 Day Challenge www.picturetrail.com/olcow ================= UPDATED 9/23/06
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freda afrifa		#139	[url]	[-]
Posts: 1 05/29/2007 9:50 PM	Can someone please tell me how they stretch there new growth without breakage. After 8 weeks my head starts to hurt and I can't even comb through my head.. It gets soo painful. I have heard of coconut milk and lime but I havent tried it yet. Does anyone else have suggestions. My hair is super super thick too by the way so please let me know if there is any hope for me to stretch out my perm.
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cow49.atlanticcityone		#140	[url]	[-]
Posts: 184 06/02/2007 11:12 PM	Hi Freda, First welcome to our hair board forum... Stretching can be very tricky and for others it is a piece of cake... When I stretch, I CW every couple of days to keep the hair soft and moist... I use Scurl, braid spray moisturizer and oil moisturizer then I seal with an oil... and I baggy a lot... The keep is to keep the hair moisturized and not to comb it... What is your hair type... and what type of perm do you have? www.picturetrail.com/olcow UPDATED 5/31/07
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