RELAXER REVIEW

Got a relaxer!!!! I was about 9 weeks late and my NG was WOAH!!!!

Gloria at Reflexions II HOOKED ME UP as usual. God bless that woman.

Pre-relaxer prep:
The day of my relaxer, I combed out my NG, aggressively and moisturized my straight hair. I also used my blow dryer to soften my NG. Then I divided my hair into 4 sections and went to the salon.

At the salon:
Gloria based my hair and didn't need to comb it. She applied the 'Hawaii' relaxer (I really think it is Hawaiian silky) and it NEVER burned. I can't believe it, considering the fact that I combed my hair like crazy.

She carefully worked the product into my hair and then washed it out. We followed it with KO Protein con and then put Silk Elements con. I was asking about how much a cellophane rinse would cost and Gloria, kindly, put a clear rinse in my hair. I sat under the steamer for about 30 or 40 minutes and then it was rinsed out. BTW, the rinse was added on top of my SE con.

I left the store with my hair in a wrap and must say that when I combed it out, I realized that my hair felt very healthy. It could be the rinse, but I honestly think it has more to do with the DC combo and my BT-mix. My hair has more life to it and I am happy.

I am still tempted to cut it, but after talking with Mariama, I realize I should be patient and stick to my original plan. Here's why: My hair is growing. I would have to cut at least 2 inches of my longer lengths to make my hair a wee bit more uniform. That would leave me at about collar bone length again. But, if I just leave it alone for another 6 months, I may be able to cut it about an inch or less from APL in January.

DREAMING OF A HAIR CUT...

I am leaning towards cutting my hair so I no longer have to have my hair bunned up or wear a wig on special occasions.

So, my hair inspiration right now is

ZOE SALDANA!!!!!

I have downloaded tons of pictures so, here we go...

Pictures 3 and 4 make me want to go to a salon right now. Anyway, I will get a relaxer, analyze my hair over a week, check with Cole Stevens salon for someone to cut my hair, and decide whether or not to take the plunge.


*sigh*

I',m tired of setbacks and hair disappointments. I just want to get to BSL already!

HAIR UPDATES july

So, I've been getting my hair dCd at Reflexions and i take my protein with me. So far so good.

My ends are thin, which is technically normal when stretching. I have at least an inch and more than that in some spots. I have to say that my BT alternative worked wonders because by 7 weeks I was an inch.

Okay, I plan to relax this week and will evaluate my hair. I am hoping to see some length so I can get a hair cut. More to come....