How to do a corrective relaxer
source I’m dedicating this whole post to corrective relaxers. A corrective relaxer is done to correct any under processing from a previous relaxer. Under processed hair can lead to breakage because...
View ArticleHair update – 20 weeks post relaxer
I’m now 20 weeks post relaxer. I managed to go this much between relaxers because I had braids for eight weeks in between. I have a lot of growth and I’m not really combing my hair besides the...
View ArticleI haven’t relaxed yet but…
I haven’t relaxed my hair yet but I’ve booked to have it done tomorrow! I had planned to get it relaxed last weekend but I got super busy and I couldn’t find time to do it. I will get it relaxed...
View ArticleRelaxer Update
I finally had a relaxer this past Saturday. I went to the same salon and used the same stylist I have used for some time now. She applied Mizani Butter Base Scalp Protector to my scalp including my...
View ArticleReader question – which relaxer should I use?
One of the questions I’m often asked is – ‘which relaxer should I use’ or ‘which relaxer is best’. The short answer is ‘the relaxer that works best for you’! In essence all relaxers do the same thing...
View ArticleHair update – 4 weeks post relaxer
my first attempt at a sock bun I’m now four weeks post relaxer. I don’t yet see much change to my hair since my relaxer. A bit of new growth has crept in but not enough to warrant any changes to my...
View ArticleHair update – 8 weeks post relaxer
Its 8 weeks since my last relaxer in November 2012. Around 8 weeks is when I start being even more gentle with my hair because I will have quite a lot of growth. I have started bunning my hair most...
View ArticleA relaxer – finally!!!
I finally got a relaxer after 18 months since my last one. Regular readers will know that I was ready for a relaxer months ago but couldn’t figure out where to go to have it done. The stylist who...
View ArticleSalon review – Candi & Co
So I promised you that I would give you a review of Candi and Co hair salon where I had my relaxer on Saturday. Like I mentioned in my post on Monday, I chose this salon because they are all about...
View ArticleLatest relaxer update
I got a fresh relaxer on the 2nd of January 2015. I went back to Candi and Co hair salon to get it done. My previous relaxer was back in May 2014. The stylist used Mizani Butter Blends once again....
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