Change in Plans

Hey Ladies

I originally planned to stretch my relaxer until September 21st. However, I was asked to be a bridesmaid in a wedding that is taking place on November 2nd.

With that I am going on a 4 month stretch and relaxing on October 31st.

Same regimen. Same products. Different relaxer date.

I will keep you guys posted on any other changes or things that I come across in the next few months :)

What's Next...Journey to MBL

Hello All!

Since I have reached my goal of BSL I am now on a journey to MBL.

I am going to be following my regimen to attain my goal and continuing with consistency.

For those that aren't familiar with my regimen, I really allow flexibility. 

I don't have a set wash or cowash day but I do cowash atleast once a week and do an actual wash depending on what my hair needs and this can be once a week or once every two weeks.

I moisturize and seal as needed which could be daily to once every 2-3 days.

Listening to my hair really helped during this last stretch and I was able to retain a lot of my length. I don't think I could have done that following a very strict regimen. 

Once I reach MBL I don't plan to go any longer. I will just maintain that length. I know how my hair is and anything past MBL is going to be torturous lol. 

Continue to follow my on my journey to MBL :)

RELAXER DAY!!: Picture Heavy

Today I reached the 6-month mark of my stretch!

I followed the same route outlined in my previous post for relaxer preparation and my relaxer process. I ended up only needing 14 minutes instead of 16 and my results are lovely!

For a detailed update check out my latest video on my YouTube channel.

Texlax Update

I loved the experience with this stretch and really learned a lot about my hair. I was able to narrow down my staple hair products and learn to care for hair. I got length, thickness, and an added boost of confidence in knowing my regimen is working!

Will I do another 6-month stretch? Yes, but no time soon. I will relax every 3-4 months for now. My next relaxer will be September 21st, 2013.

ORS No Lye Relaxer Normal + EVOO

Africa's Best Super Gro Hair & Scalp Conditioner 

*main ingredient is petroleum so it makes for a good scalp base*

100% Natural Coconut Oil for previously relaxed ends

Relaxer Kit Contents

COUPONS! :)

Before

Total application and smoothing time

Texlaxed hair washed

After: BSL

Front view

Ponytail length

I am considering going for MBL because I had not anticipated reaching my goal length so soon. I believe it is attainable at this point. If I reach MBL I am going to maintain that length with no plans of going past that.

I am LOVING my results and am excited for what this next 3 month stretch has for my hair :)

Thanks for the support!

Week 25 of 26 Week Stretch

That's right ladies!! I have just one week remaining in this stretch and I am so excited.

What is the week ahead looking like in terms of preparation for my relaxer?

Very simple.

Wednesday I will be doing my final wash. This will include a heavy protein treatment using the Vitale Hair Mayo, a moisturizing deep conditioning treatment, and pre-basing my scalp.

I do base my scalp again on my relaxer day but I found during my last relaxer in December that pre-basing kept my hair moist leading up to the relaxer.

I will be sure to moisturize and seal my hair generously as I will not be redoing my hair from the time I wash it until its time to relax.

On my relaxer day I am still going to use the ORS Relaxer in normal strength. The mix will be the same (1/2 activator + 1/2 EVOO + relaxer cream)

I will be applying the relaxer in 6 sections instead of 4 because my new growth is out of this world!! And because of the extra thickness I will be adding on an additional 2 minutes to my application and smoothing process which will be 16 minutes.

I'm going to blow dry and straighten my hair. And finish with a trim using the Split Ender.

I'll be sure to post pictures of the results.

Staple Products

After being on my hair journey for a little over a year, I've had the pleasure of trying out several products. With that I have also been able to weed out the products that didn't work and actually found my staple products. This list includes products and vitamins that will be around for quite some time!

Shampoos

• Organix Luxurious Moroccan Argan Creme Shampoo
• ORS Creamy Aloe Shampoo 
• Relaxer day ONLY

Conditioner

• Organix Luxurious Moroccan Argan Creme Conditioner
• Used in deep conditioning treatments
• Cowashes

Protein Treatments

• Caramel Treatment
• Every 4 weeks
• ORS Replenishing Conditioner
• light protein
• Vitale Olive Oil Hair Mayo
• heavy protein before relaxer

Moisturizers

• Elasta QP Olive Oil & Mango Butter Moisturizer
• Hawaiian Silky 14 in 1 Miracle Worker

Oils

• EVOO
• Grapeseed Oil
• Castor Oil
• Lavender & Eucalyptus Oil for EVOO mix

Miscellaneous

• Aloe Vera Gel

Vitamins

• 5000 mcg Biotin
• 1000 mg MSM
• Garlic Supplements
• Mineral Rich

*Not pictured Aloe Vera Gel & Mineral Rich