Relaxer day!!

So, the day has finally come. It's relaxer day! In my last post I was undecided as to if I was going to relax on Friday, or just wait until Sunday. Well, I decided to just wait. It took me no time at all to take the twists out, and my hair was soft and shiny!

I also decided to try a different kind of relaxer. My long-time favorite has been Profectiv. It comes with all kinds of goodies, and has the touch-ups individually wrapped. Plus it smells delicious! The reason I wanted to try a new one is because I wanted a jar of relaxer, one I could use for a while. So after some research, I chose Silk Elements Shea Butter relaxer. And yes, I was nervous. Any experiment can lead to a set-back. However, everything worked out great!

Here's my routine:
-I comb out my hair, base my scalp, and pre-treat my already relaxed hair with a creme leave-in conditioner.

-I divide my hair into 4 sections and apply the relaxer in a circle starting from the back being very careful to only apply to the new growth, and I always save my edges for last.

-When smoothing, I do not spread the relaxer to the rest of my hair. I just slick it down. I also do not keep it on until its bone straight, but longer than a tex-lax.

-Then, I shampoo like 100x, lol.  At least thats what it feels like. But I never rush the shampoo.

-I put on a rinse out conditioner, massage, rinse, then deep conditioner.

-I apply my apple cider vinegar rinse, lt it sit for a few, then rinse and apply any leave-in products.

-I let it air dry until about 60% dry, then I spray on my heat protectant and blow-dry.

My hair came out great!! I absolutely loveeee this relaxer!! My hair responded so good to it. My new growth was so soft and silky. I can't wait til my next relaxer....although imma have to since its not for the next 3-4 months, lol.

I had my cousin and fantastic hairstylist Maxine give me a good long overdue trim, and now I'm good to go! I loves me some weave, but ugh! I loveeeeeeee my hair! I always miss her when she's gone, and I'm so glad she's back. :)

Until next time, toodles!