Relaxed>>>LongWay2Grow: Updates: Relaxed Today and Did a Big Snip

PJ Recovery-Current Product List

Currently in PJ Rehab my regimen stays the same but my products rotate due to using them up. Check out product reviews section for more info. I do pj inventories, as well feel free to ask questions.

Relaxer - CHI Deep Brilliance-Normal
CHI Deep Brilliance Balancing/Neutralizing Shampoo
CHI Deep Brilliance Hair & Scalp Protective Cream

Prepoo/Cowash- BEDHEAD Self- Absorbed Conditioner
Shampoo- CHI Infra Shampoo and/or ORS Creamy Aloe, as needed
DC- Redken Clear Moisture Water Rush
Protein- CHI Infra Treatment
LeaveIns-Elasta QP H-Two Leave In
Serum- CHI Silk Infusion

Heat Protectants- FX Flat Iron Spray

Moisturizer: HairVeda Whipped Cream(Baggy Cream)

I multitask with products just to see the range of abilities a product has-Someday this will make my pj-ism easier and save money with all-n-one products

Sealing Oil- CocoMix

strong>Extras: MV- GNC HairSkinNail Vitamins
baindeterre Peppermint Patty Scalp Treatment
MN/MT Mix: 3-5x wk

Updates: Relaxed Today and Did a Big Snip

I went to a new stylist today. I will definitely be going back to him. Unlike all the other stylists I go to he believes in healthy hair practices and really means it. He is okay with stretching. I was not double-booked. I didn't have to wait. He didn't mind telling me what products he was using. Not to mention he has an excellent personality and great prices. I was very pleased. He used alot of products that I already have and didn't mind telling me which products to go out and buy for home maintenance. I wouldn't mind getting my hair done by him at least 2-3 times during a 10-14wk relaxer cycle. I can go on all day. I was in and out WITH a relaxer in an hour and a half. A wonderful experience. I live in Southwest Fort Worth, it was about a 35 minute drive, but worth it.

Salon215

215 E Camp Wisdom Ste.18

Duncanville, TX 76116

Stylist-Reggie

Cell: 972-816-0574( I called to make sure it was okay to list his cell. He is fine with it.)

I have some UPDATES:

1. My relaxer schedule and regimen are changing. A will no longer self-relax. I had a corrective relaxer today. My stylist used Mizani. Apparently it has a base in it so I didn't need to base my scalp and I didn't have any chemical burns whatsoever. I was thoroughly impressed. Mizani always processes too quickly on my hair, however this time was different.

My Regimen for this relaxer cycle(10-14wks)

Still moisture-packed but protein will be added every fourth wash and pre-/post-relaxer

Prepoo, Shampoo, DC-steam treatment(heating cap and towel turbie), Leave Ins, Serum

Rollerset and saran wrap

Will bun or do other protective styling(frenchbraid)after 3-4 days until next wash.

Flat iron, roots only prior to saran wrap in the later weeks of relaxer cycle

2.Length- H2T Length shirt(line 4)

I dropped down to SL and inch or so away from APL. It's cool. I planned this snip anyway, that's why I stretched and grew my hair out so that I would still have a easily manageable length. I got rid of alot of uneven length, I have lots of swang and I also gained the fullness that I lacked.

Experience during this 26 weeks stretch.

I enjoyed knowing that I can stretch that long. I really feel like I accomplished something. On the other hand, I realized that I do not have the patience to transition, or maybe just the mindset right now. I enjoyed seeing all of the new growth, but it required more time, more patience, a heck of alot more product. It was very time consuming. During the last 2 weeks, I had to mentally prepare myself to deal with my NG. I never figured out how to detangle b/c I feel like it takes too much time and it shouldn't be this difficult to style your hair. Not to mention my hubby sat me down and told me he was sick of the buns and was ready to see my hair again. I have no problem with that. I can keep my styling healthy and please my hubby. It can be done. He likes to play in my hair, I can dig it. No more long-term bunning. I know this will require me to be more diligent, that is fine. I am trimming my hair on a schedule to help with uneven length anyway so I will keep my ends pretty healthy. My last trim was Jan 09. I didn't have any split ends but they were very unven. Keep in mind when my hair was snipped with sew-in take down , my ends we also cut off.Anyway, I will also try to make my posts shorter from here on out.

12 comments:

K.D. said...: Your hair looks so healthy! He did a great job on the relaxer.; 10/25/09 3:05 PM
LaQT said...: Thanks, K.D. I am really happy with this stylist. So we'll see what the future brings.; 10/25/09 5:54 PM
Fine Hair Sistas said...: Your hair really looks healthy and shiny, i wish i lived in texas so i could go to your stylist, lol
can't find a good one here :o)

fefe; 10/25/09 8:02 PM
Traycee said...: Your hair looks great...I know your happy you found a good stylist...Thats so important...; 10/25/09 8:07 PM
LaQT said...: @Fefe- Thanks!!I felt the same way until I was given his number by a fellow board member who uses him and her hair always looks great.

@Traycee-Thanks!I agree it is hard finding a great stylist. I hope my hhj is smooth sailing from here. I am just so ready to reach my goal.; 10/25/09 8:24 PM
Blessed Tresses (Blessedwmnofgod) said...: Your hair looks healthy and beautiful~I think you found a keeper in your new stylist. Congratulations again!!!; 10/26/09 12:30 AM
S-hair said...: Yay! You relaxed! Congrats on an awesome stretch. Your hair looks so shiny and thick! I think you made great progress, esp in the nape. Finding a stylist you love is a blessing; 10/26/09 3:36 PM
hairobsessed said...: I echo everybody's comments. Your hair looks thick and healthy!; 10/26/09 5:12 PM
be-you-tifulhair said...: Oh, so pretty and shiny and healthy. I agree, stretching is no easy task. Glad it worked out... and kudos on finding a great stylist!; 10/29/09 4:49 PM
LaQT said...: To all thanks for stopping by, you are the inspiration for my blog and hhj.
@BlessedTresses- It feels good, I hope he stays around and my hair thrives.

@S-Hair-Thanks! You are absolutely right, I didn't notice nape length until I checked out the pics.

Thanks, hairobessed.

@be-you-tifulhair- Thanks. Stretching is no joke and I have no plans of going past 12-16wks again.; 11/14/09 1:56 PM
Chick Vision said...: Your hair came out great! I always swore I would never go back to a stylist for haircare but after seeing how pretty and shiny your hair came out, I should probably pay him a visit myself.; 11/17/09 10:07 PM
LaQT said...: If you do, ChickVision, let me know. I enjoyed the experience.; 11/27/09 9:41 AM