Hello hairdies,
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| 9 weeks post relaxer |
Once again, I gave up on stretching after 9 weeks. Do I consider it a fail? Not at all, because I always tell myself to do what makes me happy. And if at any point in time, even when it comes to my hair, anything about it makes me unhappy, I change it immediately. No second guessing.
I just couldn't handle all the new growth....or just simply wasn't prepared to. And my hair was breaking much more than I wanted while detangling. Know how I go gaga over just 1 strand breaking off. I was just not prepared to feel bad about my hair. The new growth I had was over 2 inches anyway which is more like results from a 16-20 week stretch without growth aids so I just grabbed the last bit of relaxer that was left and just slapped it on the sections I had detangled for my weekend wash. I was all smiley after that. Believe me, like I had won a lottery.
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| Texlaxed roots |
The thickness I have is amazing and I just love the look of the strands. I'm just at a point in my hairy life where everything I am using is just awesome!
I wrapped my hair up for the night and had very smooth results the next day. I used AfroRiri hair butter and scalp&hair conditioner to moisturise and seal my hair......and once again, I felt like a million dollars. Look at the shine and how well moisturised my ends are. By the end of the day, my hair still looks "brand new". The ends don't give me that "I'm mighty thirsty'' look.
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| Relaxer Results |
That trim I wanted to get when I relax, I didn't think I needed it just yet so I skipped the trim. My right nape broke really badly last August and I see that it is filling in nicely. Will just have to wait till next relaxer day...and trim if I need it.
This is just a great way for me to start my year in 2015. I am filled with so much optimism that not even a setback will dull my shine....I am discovering more about myself on this journey, loving my hair more, loving myself more, loving my life more. Every bit of it.
Do you have any challenges with your hair that bother you?
Cheers,
Star.
Great results, Stella! My major issue is some breakage at my ends. I just dusted them and I try to keep them moisturized. It's frustrating because this breakage can really hinder my length retention. :-(
ReplyDeleteThat's very true. I may need to dust my ends soon too.....but what is really helping loads are the moisturisers I am using now. I think once you find the perfect moisturiser for your ends, your breakage woes are half-solved.
DeleteGreat results, Stella! My major issue is some breakage at my ends. I just dusted them and I try to keep them moisturized. It's frustrating because this breakage can really hinder my length retention. :-(
ReplyDeleteI'm glad your hair has recovered from the setbacks you had.
ReplyDeleteThanks Abby..finally out of the shedding war-zone.
DeleteAwesome results! Hassle free relaxer days are my favourite.
ReplyDeleteHhhahahahha....the feeling is awesome when you have a good relaxer day. Love your progress too. Your hair looks amazing!!
DeleteAm happy for you my lady, great progress you have there. I love the consistency you give to your hair and the is most important thing in growing our hair. We say no to anything that will hinder our progress. Go on dear you almost there!
ReplyDeleteAmeeeeeen to that!! Thanks for the awesome support. We won't give up....*flexes muscles*
DeleteGreat results! Your hair is so thick and full! I am due to relax in about a month after almost a year post soooo looking forward to it!
ReplyDeleteThanks love! And woooooow!! Congrats on a successful stretch. I'm a sucker at stretching now....hahahhahhaha! Can't wait to see your relaxer results. All the best , Lydz.
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