Relaxer Day Results…

I setup my tripod to take photos with my camera using the 10-second timing setting. After reaching over a table, to keep on pressing the button to take the photos I realized all of them were in black and white, what a bummer I said, because I had to do it all over in colour. Instead of deleting them I thought to share with you guys.

I relaxed my hair myself at 18 weeks post relaxer and it was a lot easier than last time. I took Candice advice from Healthy Hair Diary and pre-parted my hair in one inch sections and twisted them. Normally I detangle the night before and apply Vaseline on my scalp but I was too tired from a work function earlier in the day.  The morning of my relaxer I put my hair in four sections and sprayed my new growth with Mane n Tail detangler and combed with my wide width comb followed by a smaller teeth comb to get all the tangles or knots out. I applied Vaseline on my scalp and some of my new growth to slow down the process of my hair relaxing bone straight.

I followed up with Extra Virgin Olive Oil on my strands, then Roux Correction Conditioner on the length of my hair. This is done to protect my already relaxed hair from over processing.  I also decided to add 3 table spoons of EVOO to attempt to weaken the relaxer which was ORS Lye Creme Relaxer in Normal strength and buy myself some more time to finish my entire head.

[1]   I started at the top right hand corner and worked myself around my entire head in 18 mins.         This timing was a lot better than last time when I took 27mins. I experienced a burning 

       sensation on the right hand side and I sprayed ORS hair spray to ease the burning. I

       spent 14mins for application and 4 mins smoothing out the relaxer with my fingers.  

       I didn't want my hair bone straight so I didn't use a comb to smoothed out the hair.

[2]   I hopped into the shower and rinsed my hair thoroughly.

[3]   Applied Aphogee 2 min reconstructor for 3 mins and rinsed to add back some strength.

[4]   Shampooed with Motions Neutralizing Shampoo twice and rinsed.

[5]   Applied ORS Creamy Aloe Shampoo and let it sit for 2 mins and rinsed. When I got out 

       the shower I realized I retained some texture as seen below. Also the left front section 

       there was an area I couldn't get to smooth out so my curl pattern is evident which is under 

       processed. 

Freshly Relaxed Hair

[6]   Deep conditioned with Aunt Jackie's In Control Moisturizing and Softening Conditioner 

       for 30mins under my heat cap.

[7]   Rinsed and wrapped my hair in a T-shirt for 10mins.

[8]   Applied my leave in conditioners of Aphogee Keratin Green tea Restructurizer, Aussie 

       Moist Conditioner, Herbal Essences Split End Protector and sealed with Extra Virgin 

       Olive Oil.

Wrapped My Freshly Relaxed Hair

I wrapped my hair and sprayed my hair with Tresemme Heat Tamer Spray and sat under my hooded dryer for 30mins. The heat was abit much for me, so I let the rest airdry.

Once my hair was dry I combed down my hair to see what progress I had made.  I chose to wrap my hair for a straight look rather than flat iron because I still don’t own a flat iron and it’s the only way to achieve a straight look. Since the left hand section of my hair (about 3x3inches) wasn't processed it was difficult to get a decent length check. I found it really hard to get an overall good length check because the top of my hair was poofy and has some texture. I had to rely on my tripod and it was tedious. Times like this I miss my fiance who would really help me out here.  I’ll show you what I was able to attain and I did trim ½ inch all around.

Partial Length Check

Overall I'm happy with my results, I can certainly feel the thickness and bonus length is even better. Even though I felt a burning sensation during the process I have no burns.  I’ll invest in a flat iron so I can show you guys a proper length check but it looks like I'm full APL now.

Relaxer Day Results

Can you tell I love taking pictures, lol.

Relaxer Day Results

Have you checked out the wash day experience link up with KLP from Saving Our Strands and Jen from Just Grow Already head over and share with us.

Have you relaxed your hair recently and how did it go & I’m I making progress?

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