Relaxed>>>LongWay2Grow: Flexi Rod Attempt

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.

Prepoo- CocoMix/Castor Oil and cheapie cowash conditioner
Instant/ Cowash Conditioner- Suave Naturals, Tresemme, etc (using up stash to get back to staple cowash)
Shampoo- ORS Creamy Aloe(clarify), ORS Uplifting Shampoo and/or CHI Infra Shampoo(weekly)
DC- NTM Daily DC
Light Protein- Motions CPR Conditioning Treatment
Heavy Protein-None(see above)
LeaveIns- Cantu Shea Butter Leave In
Serum- FX Silk Drops
Heat Protectants- see above leave-in's
Moisturizer- Elasta QP Mango Butter & Olive Oil
Final Rinse- Roux Porosity Control Corrector and Conditioner
Sealing Oil- CocoMix (EVCO, HHCO , Tea Tree, Shea Butter, Carrot and Cocoa Butter oils)
Extras-....
I can't wait to use up all of my products and get back to my staples. I am slowly using them up. Perhaps, a blog sale in the future....who knows.

Flexi Rod Attempt

To summarize.....not for me.
I'm currently 2wks post.
I shampooed with Chi DB Balance Shampoo.
DC'd with NTM Daily Dc mixed with CHI DB RECONSTRUCTOR and Castor oil for 15 minutes with heating cap.
Applied Aphogee Green Tea leave in spray and Salerm 21.
I used plain water and diluted Lottabody setting lotion.
It took me about 45 minutes to place rollers. I watched several tutorials.
I sat under the dryer for approx. 20 minutes and I could tell ends/ curls were frizzing up. I took out several rollers. There was on about 5 rods that were still damp so I put rods back in and sat under the dryer. All in all, I was under the dryer about an hour, maybe less. The first time I took out the rods I was surprised that most of my hair was dry. This little tabletop is alright by me.

I wouldn't say its a complete fail because I can work with these curls. Um, for me, my Cf's work just the same with less work. I could hear my hair "Snap, crackle and pop" even though I tried to unravel them gently. I was so distraught by all of the broken strands on the rods. I don't loose any hair with my Cf's. I couldn't figure out how to tighten them. I will purchase the long and narrow Cf's to imitate the Flexi rod/ straw sets that I like. I've satisfied my curiosity. Farewell to flexi rods.

Pics:
Forgive me, I have been up all day. I am so tired. I started my hair around 7:30p right after a 3-mile walk so I am exhausted. Off to bed from here.

P.S. This is not my first or second try with flexi rods. I have really tried to figure these out. I'm over it.I will keep the larger purple ones for wavy looks on dry hair. I have been seeing those types of looks floating around the blogosphere recently.

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6 comments:

EbonyCPrincess said...: The curls look fine but I completely understand your frustration. So glad you shared this bc I personally feel the same way about CF - the process is so much longer for me and I kept hearing and seeing my hair break. Just goes to show that not everything is for everybody. At least the end result was good so it wasn't a complete wash!; 4/1/12, 2:24 AM
LaQT/ Ty said...: Yeah, I really wanted to like these because every one gets such beautiful curls. I was frustrated while putting them in but it was too late to stop because of all the time I invested.; 4/1/12, 9:03 AM
Blessed Tresses said...: I like the curls! At least you gave them another chance and now you know you like CFs better. Have a wonderful day :-)!; 4/1/12, 9:15 AM
LaQT/ Ty said...: Thanks, Blessed Tresses. I'm so over flexi rods. I haven't felt like this on my hhj in awhile. I hope my ends haven't broken too bad.; 4/1/12, 11:44 AM
MrsDjRass said...: You got so much further with the flexirod set than I did. I think you did a pretty good job.

However, I feel you on the flexirods. I'm about to take back the last two packs I purchased. Too bad I can't find the packaging or receipts for the older ones. I just put in my order for the long and narrow curlformers. I just hope I ordered enough. I fear I'll need more of them than I do of the long and wide.; 4/6/12, 6:09 PM
LaQT/ Ty said...: Thanks. Your cf sets come out so lovely. Can't wait to see the results of the narrow cfs. How many packs did you buy? Not sure how many I'll need considering I use all of the wide cfs.; 4/6/12, 8:17 PM

Pertinent Info About My Hair

4A/4B
Fine Hair
Prefers lye relaxers
Prefers spray leave-ins
Cream leave-ins are normally moisturizers
Goal length: MBL-WL

Updates:
2/28/2008- Beginning of HHJ
10/25/2009-Hair snipped from APL to SL after a sew in setback
8/2010 -APL
8/2010 Highlights!!!
11/6/2010- Relax and Trim after 12 wk stretch
2/9/2011- Relax, no trim Soft & Beautiful No-Lye Relaxer(self-relax)
4/16/2011- Relax, no trim Soft & Beautiful No- Lye Relaxer(self-relax)
6/7/2011- Relax and cut to NL/SL (professionally)
8/27/2011-10/28/2011- Microbraids
11/12/2011- to present Microbraids
12/30/2011- Relaxed and set to grow!!!!
3/2012- Relax and trim- salon
4/2012- Color service then 2 weeks later second color added on top
6/2012- Relax no trim with African Pride no-lye
9/15/2012- Relax, no trim Optimum Salon Care no-lye relaxer
APL/BSB

Current Regimen

AS OF 1/1/2013
Relax Every 10-16 weeks
Trim - Every 6-12 months
Prepoo- Oil
Shampoo- ORS Creamy Aloe (to clarify) and/or CHI Infra
Shampoo (weekly)
DC- NTM Daily DC
Protein- Motions CPR Conditioning Treatment(light) or Joico KPAK Deep Penetrating Reconstructor (heavy)
Leave-Ins- Aphogee Green Tea & Keratin Spray

12/15/2012- 12/31/2013
Currently in sew in challenge. I wash every 3 weeks. M&S 2x/wk and oil scalp 2-3x/wk. I GHE after M&S or scalp oil massage. I braid hair under wigs. I am keeping it simple to get to goal length.