Last year i did do a good job of stretching it but i got so caught up in it beingunmanageable that i stopped moisturizing it for a while and just threw senegalese twist in my hair so i didnt have to touch or style it. Over the years ive compiled a list of 10 tips that helps me to have successful. See more ideas about natural hair styles, hair hacks and curly hair styles. For those unfamiliar, relaxer stretching refers to the practice of extending the amount of time between your retouches. How to make stretching your relaxer a breeze madamenoire. When im that far post relaxer i must deep condition more often than the onceweek that i usually do. First, dont be a superhero and try to stretch 30 weeks if your longest was 9.
If hair grows at least 12 a month, at 1012 weeks you should have at least 11. Apr 07, 2014 why you should never relax your hair every six weeks in order to successfully have relaxed hair that is not damaged, breaking, shedding, and thinning you must be knowledgeable about your hair. I feel like i am starting to see a very small light at the end of the tunnel letting me know that i am headed in the right direction. Relaxer stretching relaxed hair regimen, healthy relaxed. The last relaxer i got was in late april, early may and i am trying to hold until my brothers wedding at the end of july. Welcome to the first installment of your stretching tips. In this lesson we will focus on the very first step in any workout program.
We dont recommend blow drying, flat ironing or stretching your hair before big. I could see my ends needed a good trim and my hair was soon due for a relaxer which i was dreading doing myself so was glad that this time around, i could just sit and chill. Jun 03, 2011 especially on youtube hair videos, some women and girls talk about saying i am 4 week, 5 week, 6 month post relaxer, etc and some talk about how long they had a post relaxer. In how to relax, zen master thich nhat hanh shares inspiration and clear, simple directions for exploring mindfulness meditation. Some more mediumhair celebrity hairstyles hair care tips relaxed hair. Surprisingly 11 weeks post relaxer saturday, march 02, 20. It hasnt been that difficult considering the fact that i have been protective styling and havent actually worn my hair out in the entire 8 months. If you have been getting your relaxers every six weeks, you obviously will not jump from getting your relaxer every six weeks to fourteen to. I do go beyond the traditional time between relaxer touch ups, which is usually recommended as 68 weeks. I usually relax my new growth ng about anywhere between every 1216 weeks. Why you should never relax your hair every six weeks latoya. How to stretch your relaxer for six months homemade hair. For those unfamiliar with stretching, its when you wait a longer period of time between your relaxers. I am lucky to have a friend who is a mobile hairdresser who is happy to come to my home and apply the relaxer to my hair, i get her to do it to ensure i dont over process my hair or miss any sections in the back or nape area.
Learn warmups and cooldowns, use tools like a strap, therapy balls and foam rollers, and discover plenty of other fitness tips to keep you moving. When im that far post relaxer i must deep condition more often than the onceweek that i. Pnf stretching techniques made simple in new ipad book. Im only 5 12 weeks post relaxer, and i notice that my hair is starting to break, any suggestions. When getting relaxers, its recommended that you wait at least twelve weeks between touchups. Why you should never relax your hair every six weeks in order to successfully have relaxed hair that is not damaged, breaking, shedding, and thinning you must be knowledgeable about your hair. Relaxing every 8 weekshow many of u do black hair media. Especially on youtube hair videos, some women and girls talk about saying i am 4 week, 5 week, 6 month post relaxer, etc and some talk about how long they had a post relaxer. Cosmetology chapter 18 part 2, relaxing flashcards quizlet. That was just prior to my transition from relaxed to natural hair. Jan 01, 2007 6 minute morning workout stretching, toning, and shaping your body faye rowe on. I stretch relaxers for the purpose of limited chemical exposure first and foremost, and my hair and scalp has been healthier when i stretch 1218 weeks as opposed to 8 weeks. Stretching is a crucial part of any pre and post workout routine.
Try these stretches the next time you hit the gym and feel the difference. Inspecting the action of the relaxer by stretching the strands to see how fast the natural curls are being removed is called. This blog post covers hair products for healthy relaxed hair. Then i add more conditioner to the spots that are still tangled, my ends and hairline.
This is where the physical attributes of the plant symbolize the attributes that the plant can bring to help with those organs. My goal is to go 6 month without a relaxer and with theses tips im certain ill get. Relaxer touch up 11 weeks post tuesday, march 19, 20. Personally, i think thats the perfect amount of time for my hair. Since i discovered that relaxer stretching is a key part of a healthy relaxed hair regimen ive been consistently stretching anywhere from 1216 weeks. The chief reason is that stretching gives a clear line of demarcation between the new growth and the relaxed part of the hair. I have decided however to stretch even further and i relax my hair at 6 months. When you really we mean really need to relax, you want to feel calm right away. I am excited to share my recipe for a successful relaxer stretch that i have packaged together to be 15 tips to stretch relaxers without breakage.
Can someone explain to me what a post relaxer is, any. If your hair is breaking badly, i would go ahead and relax provided you have enough new growth to make sure previously relaxed hair is not being rerelaxed. For our girls who are wearing a relaxer you might be thinking about doing a little stretching. Today i am here to educate you about relaxers, how they can be a good thing to have if that is what you choose to have, and also how they can damage your. I only recommend superextended stretches if the hair is protected and little manipulation will occur. I want to stretch my relaxer for 7 months natural hair. I am currently 14 weeks post relaxer which simply means the last time i relaxed my hair was 14 weeks ago. Do you stretch for 12, 16, 34jk weeks just to see if you have the ability to do it.
I do however like follow it up with a conditioner but this time round, i didnt. It was very common for women to get a touch up at six weeks, so when i explain why women should stretch their relaxer to sixteen weeks, the first question is always how. Going without perm breakage black hair media forum page 1. Oct 17, 2012 well the number one reason is very simple. Start studying cosmetology chapter 18 part 2, relaxing. Jan 20, 2014 ive been thinking about how long i want to stretch my relaxer this time and i would love to stretch it for 7 months. If you are consistent day after day you will see remarkable improvements in range of motion and decreased risk of injury, however right before exercise can cause a few issues.
I had been in this place once before, at 18 weeks and 3 days post relaxer. Going without perm breakage black hair media forum. The relaxing postworkout stretch one instructor swears by. How to stretch your relaxers for more than 1216 weeks. Stretching is essential to your prepost workout routine. It is time to make a decision, continue with transition or relax. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. I am normally a super stretcher stretching anywhere from 1426 weeks. May 03, 2014 tips on how to better care for your new growth between relaxers. Can someone explain to me what a post relaxer is, any black. Although you can jump to any stretch, the author recommends you follow the lessons in order for weeks. I like to stretch my relaxer to 1012 weeks because it gives my hair a break.
This video is on my 14 tips i use while stretching my relaxer. Nov 23, 20 so as you may know, i relax my hair every 5 months 20 weeks. Apr 15, 2017 this video is on my 14 tips i use while stretching my relaxer. After that point, applying moisturizer eden bodyworks curly pudding souffle directly to my new growth every night. Sep 11, 2012 it hasnt been that difficult considering the fact that i have been protective styling and havent actually worn my hair out in the entire 8 months. With sections on healing, relief from nonstop thinking, transforming unpleasant sounds, solitude, being at peace, and more, how to relax includes meditations to help you achieve the benefits of relaxation no matter where you are.
Friday i relaxed my hair and from my previous post youll know the. Chrissys fourmonth post big chop update video discussing the benefits of biotin. I am currently 16 weeks post relaxer and will be uploading my post relaxer journey, to show you guys my stretch process. Between the dryness, tangles and issues with styling two different hair textures, one or more of these things come in and start to cause breakage andor end our relaxer stretch attempts. Nov 09, 2011 stretching your relaxer will prove beneficial to your hairs health when done correctly. It limits me to about four relaxers a year and ensures i have a nice amount of new growth to prevent me from over processing my previously relaxed length. At that time, i decided to go ahead and get my relaxer. With personal fitness profiles backed by golds 3d scanning technology, both traditional and digital personal training options and new golds studio offerings that go past a simple class. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. Golds gym has evolved so you can transform your life. I am using a chi type flat iron and it has been keeping my hair straight except at the root but i dont want my hair to break. The first reason is that my goal time of stretching between relaxers is to reach 12 weeks. Nov 2, 20 when youre on your relaxer stretch, i think theres this sweet spot where you are so content with the way that your previously relaxed hair and your new growth are working together. A relaxer is a type of lotion or cream generally used by people with tight curls or very curly hair.
How to stretch your relaxer past 6 weeks seriesweek 18 week 18 is finally here. I am not trying to eliminate getting relaxer but i am tired of having to get one every six to eight weeks. Despite it having sls sulfates listed as one of the ingredients, i find it to be a relatively mild product. If you are consistent day after day you will see remarkable improvements in range of motion and decreased risk of injury, however right. A couple of things you should consider while stretching. Sierra in herbal medicine there is a phenomenon known as the doctrine of signatures. Stretching your relaxer will prove beneficial to your hairs health when done correctly. Nov 21, 2017 a few weeks ago i decided i was done with selfrelaxing and contacted one of my hairdressers jade who used to relax my hair, to come round to relax and trim my hair.
In this video i am collaborating with jay from relaxed thairapy to give you tips for stretching your relaxer beyond 12 weeks. I dont comb through the hair until after ive sat under the heating cap for at least 10 mins and i always finger comb first. Her pilatesbased moves soothe the spots where many of us feel stiffness and tension the hips, shoulders, and back and you dont have to twist yourself into a pretzel to get relief. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Apr 14, 2014 most healthy hair journeyers have heard, read or been told stretching is a must to have healthy relaxed hair. Why you should never relax your hair every six weeks. If you get your relaxer every six weeks then it is not a coincidence that your hair is damaged. At the start of my journey i was neck and chin length and stretched for about 7 months.
With these tips, i went from not being able to stretch beyond 8 weeks to stretching to 27 months. I am currently 15 months post relaxer and have used these tips throughout my relaxer stretch. Your workout should be a pleasurable part of your day, whether its the. These ebooks can only be redeemed by recipients in the us. Today i want to give you five of my professional tips to make stretching your relaxer easier. I give you various hair care tips to help you during the process of stretching your very own relaxer. Most healthy hair journeyers have heard, read or been told stretching is a must to have healthy relaxed hair. Relaxed hair regimen relaxed hair growth relaxed hair journey healthy relaxed hair healthy hair tips natural hair tips natural hair styles homemade hair treatments permed hairstyles. You can still build muscle, lose weight, and tone up without stretching and people will continue to compliment your on your fitness. Relaxer stretching learn some tips for how to manage your new growth on your relaxed hair while retaining length.
This fiveminute stretching routine from blogilates founder and youtube fitness star cassey ho. After many failed attempts, i finally learned how to properly stretch relaxers without breakage. How to stretch your relaxer without breakage youtube. By that time most people have a significant amount of new growth to minimize the chances of the relaxer overlapping, and therefore over processing the previously relaxed strands. Relaxer stretching can be good for your hair if its successful. If you havent already, join our newsletter and download our free ebook that is a. Weve spent over 50 years defining fitness and now were reinventing it. Top sport massage therapists teach how to improve flexibility, strength and coordination champaign, ilin facilitated stretching, ipad version with video, robert mcatee and jeff charland provide an overview of pnf stretchinga safe and easytouse method that involves stretching the muscle, contracting it isometrically against resistance, then stretching it again to a new range of motion. The products are divided into 4 categories based on their composition and price range. Yes, even with all of this hair she still managed to stretch her relaxer out to five months.
That was about two years ago, when i was pretty much barely making it to 8 weeks between relaxers. I share my top tips on how to stretch your relaxer without too much breakage. I feel like i am starting to see a very small light at the end of the tunnel letting me know that i. I will not be talking about specific weeks post relaxer because terms like deep in your stretch are different for everyone. Can anyone explain to me the good and about about it as well. It reduces anxiety, arthritis, headaches and insomnia, and improves digestive problems and varicose veins. Wd cosmetology chemical hair relaxing flashcards quizlet. By that time most people have a significant amount of new growth to minimize the chances of the relaxer overlapping, and therefore over processing the previously relaxed. I was super excited when i decided to stretch as far as i could but last week my hair started falling and hard to manage. How to stretch your relaxer past 6 weeks seriesweek 18. The consequences of not stretching wont be visible for awhile, which is why its easy to rank it with low priority. Covering all the muscle groups of the body, the author offers specially designed programs catering to every level of fitness.
Listening to songs and working out at the same time is even better as you are combining two very positive. The main changes that helped me was to realize i needed to treat my hair differently once i was about 78 weeks post relaxer. Her pilatesbased moves soothe the spots where many of us feel stiffness and tension the hips. Jan 31, 2020 for our girls who are wearing a relaxer you might be thinking about doing a little stretching. I recently took out the cornrows id been wearing for about 3 weeks and came face to face with 4 inches of thick, coarse, kinky new growth.
Whats wrong if i relax every 810 weeks long hair care. Golf jogging biking skiing swimming tennis gardening hiking. Surprisingly 11 weeks post relaxer a desired beauty. I dont get what a post relaxer is except it has something to do with stretching relaxed hair or something. In addition, inverted poses like this can ease menstrual cramps, pms and menopausal symptoms and most importantly right after clipping in relieve tired and cramped legs while gently. What better way to celebrate my bday than to have a nice surprise of how long my hair has grown over the months. A few weeks ago i decided i was done with selfrelaxing and contacted one of my hairdressers jade who used to relax my hair, to come round to relax and trim my hair. Learning to stretch your relaxer can be challenging but it doesnt have to be with these 8 tips for stretching your relaxer.
Stretching does not always have to come directly before exercise. Jan 15, 2018 relaxer stretching can be good for your hair if its successful. This happens often so to reverse the emotion, you should have a few cheerful and lively songs in your ipod just in case you need an instant mood booster. These tips are also great for those who choose to transition. Last year around june, i started relaxing every 3 months sept and dec and i was able to notice my hair growing. So as you may know, i relax my hair every 5 months 20 weeks. Tips on how to better care for your new growth between relaxers. My last relaxer was sometime in september 20, im not 100% sure of the date but i know it was after september 10th so lets say it was around september 17th. Have you ever noticed that when you start listening to unhappy songs you unwittingly begin to feel miserable. Dec 08, 2016 how to stretch your relaxer past 6 weeks seriesweek 18 week 18 is finally here.
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