Relaxer Day Results…

I relaxed my hair myself at 16 weeks post relaxer with 2 boxes of  ORS Relaxer in Normal Strength.  My routine hasn't changed from how I prep my hair for relaxer day and how it actually goes as seen here.

Relaxer Day Results: Flat Ironed Hair

I started at the top right hand corner and worked myself around my entire head in 18 mins. I spent 12mins for application and 6 mins smoothing out the relaxer with my fingers. I didn't want my hair bone straight so I didn't use a comb to smoothen out the hair. I only used two scoops from the 2^nd mixture box. I didn't want to run out of relaxer during the process.

Relaxer Day Results: What's In The Box

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

[2]   Applied ApHogee Intensive Two Minute Keratin Reconstructor for 2 mins and rinsed to 
       add back some strength.

[3]   Shampooed with ORS Creamy Aloe Shampoo 3 times and rinsed.

[4]   Deep conditioned with ORS Replenshing Pak, as I sat under my hooded dryer for 30mins.

[5]   Rinsed & I dyed my hair again with Bigen in the color Vibrant Red & I sat under 
       my hooded dryer for 25mins with the dye and rinsed. I followed up with Aussie Moist 
       Conditioner to add back some softness to my hair, remove the excess dye and mask
       some of the smell.  I’m getting better at removing the dye from my scalp on the same day.

[6]   Rinsed and wrapped my hair in a T-shirt for 20mins.

Relaxer Day Results: Applied Product & Rinsed Out

[7]   My leave-in conditioners were Creme of Nature Strength and Shine [new product alert] 
        and alittle of Aussie moist Conditioner and sealed with Extra Virgin Coconut Oil. Once my
        hair was 90% dry I decided to sit under my hooded dryer to dry my roots which were still
        damp on warm temperature.

The following day, I flat ironed my hair. I sprayed my hair with Tresemme Heat Tamer Spray
 which is a heat protectant and sealed with Extra Virgin Coconut Oil. I did one pass on majority of my hair and two passes on my crown since that’s the thickest part of my hair.  While flat ironing I noticed my strands were sticking together and it really showed when I was finished. Moral of the story DON’T add oil before flat ironing but afterwards.  I didn’t put anything on my hair for the rest of the week so the oil would have absorbed and I could take a decent length check pic which will be up in a subsequent post.  My hair was bone straight which felt flat and strange. All of my texlaxed ladies will understand exactly where I’m coming from.

Relaxer Day Results: Flat Ironed Hair

I’ll be honest and let you know my hair hasn't been in its best shape over this stretch and I plan to return to my usual regimen of pampering my hair weekly. Look out for the post of my thoughts on this last stretch.

Overall I’m pleased with my results but I do know I need to work on my ends which is was lacked during this stretch. I did trim 1/4 inch of my ends and will dust as I see fit.

Relaxer Day Results: Flat Ironed Pony Tail

If you’re no stranger to this blog you will know I love to enjoy and have fun with my freshly relaxed hair. I was really feeling my hair and the color. Haven’t shared your wash day experience with us yet, head over and check it out with Justgrowalready & Savingourstrands. See you there!

Have you relaxed your hair recently?

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