Hello, my name is Lauren and I need a relaxer. Yes I said it. Its been 11 weeks and now my head is starting to get sore and itchy, so I figured its best to end the experiment now. Plus, I continue to only want to wear my hair straight. Over the weeks as I've looked at all the curly heads around me, I've still only wanted to wear my hair straight. Give me some layers and I'm good to go.
I'm still doing okay today. I'm rockin a pony tail with a full bang. I don't think anyone can tell one way or another how bad it really looks. I had a huge amount of difficulty combing my hair this weekend. I was thinking of doing some kind of protein treatment this week, but I would have to go buy it.
Additionally, this is my last week in Houston, so its my last week being comfy in the apartment. I'm not sure if I'm going to want to travel with my blow dryer for the next few weeks. We'll see what the weeks bring.
Monday, March 29, 2010
Sunday, March 21, 2010
Another One Bites the Dust
Yes I can! Yes I can! Yes I can!
I have made it week by week by week by week without even thinking about relaxing my hair. I have NO idea why the importance of it has become almost non-existent in my life. I know there are a number of factors that have driven me to push myself to wait longer before relaxing, but this new notion of - maybe I don't need it anymore - is really blowing my mind!
As I look at the world around me, filled with short hair cuts, weaves, wigs, and what not, I imagine what direction my hair journey will take me. In some areas of my head, I have around 2 inches of new growth, while in some it's just one. As it grows more and more, I'm not sure where my expertise will end and something else will need to take over.
I have still kept the routine for the most part. Co-wash on Monday nights, some Wednesdays (depending on whether or not I workout), Shampoo on Friday/Saturday. I'm still moisturizing and sealing. My hair is super oily right now because of it, which makes me feel like maybe I'm doing something wrong, but I still get very dry so I think I need to use a lot... so that technique is still being perfected.
I know it's been a while, but below is a picture from this weekend:
Remember - you can do what you want to do. Question the norm and make sure you're comfortable with the answer.
I have made it week by week by week by week without even thinking about relaxing my hair. I have NO idea why the importance of it has become almost non-existent in my life. I know there are a number of factors that have driven me to push myself to wait longer before relaxing, but this new notion of - maybe I don't need it anymore - is really blowing my mind!
As I look at the world around me, filled with short hair cuts, weaves, wigs, and what not, I imagine what direction my hair journey will take me. In some areas of my head, I have around 2 inches of new growth, while in some it's just one. As it grows more and more, I'm not sure where my expertise will end and something else will need to take over.
I have still kept the routine for the most part. Co-wash on Monday nights, some Wednesdays (depending on whether or not I workout), Shampoo on Friday/Saturday. I'm still moisturizing and sealing. My hair is super oily right now because of it, which makes me feel like maybe I'm doing something wrong, but I still get very dry so I think I need to use a lot... so that technique is still being perfected.
I know it's been a while, but below is a picture from this weekend:
Remember - you can do what you want to do. Question the norm and make sure you're comfortable with the answer.
Sunday, March 7, 2010
Eight Weeks!!!
Let me say it for all to hear - I have survived 8 weeks since my last relaxer and I'm not ready to stop! I am currently finishing up my protein treatment and looking forward to the next week of doing my hair.
I've recently seen the documentary - Food Inc, which has caused me to re-examine what I think is the norm. Maybe some things aren't meant to be. Maybe I shouldn't put chemicals in my hair... Maybe the chemicals hidden in the foods that we eat every day is enough? I'm still thinking this through and seeking guidance on this issue, but I may be persuaded...
I do feel as though I have a new found freedom with being 8 weeks post and not dying for a relaxer. I'm been able to manage by my new haircut. I can wear my hair in ways that are relaxer-proof. I can wear it down and it's light and fluffy. I can wear a pony tail and it's still super cute. I can't even say I've been deep conditioning or even shampooing for the past few weeks. On the weekends I've been busy, so I usually just wait until after my workout on Monday to co-wash. And when blow drying, I haven't even attempted to get my roots as straight as I used to do. I've deemed that it requires WAY too much work, so I just get it dry and flat iron.
I'm hoping that this upcoming week is as manageable as my last several weeks have been. :-)
Stay tuned.
I've recently seen the documentary - Food Inc, which has caused me to re-examine what I think is the norm. Maybe some things aren't meant to be. Maybe I shouldn't put chemicals in my hair... Maybe the chemicals hidden in the foods that we eat every day is enough? I'm still thinking this through and seeking guidance on this issue, but I may be persuaded...
I do feel as though I have a new found freedom with being 8 weeks post and not dying for a relaxer. I'm been able to manage by my new haircut. I can wear my hair in ways that are relaxer-proof. I can wear it down and it's light and fluffy. I can wear a pony tail and it's still super cute. I can't even say I've been deep conditioning or even shampooing for the past few weeks. On the weekends I've been busy, so I usually just wait until after my workout on Monday to co-wash. And when blow drying, I haven't even attempted to get my roots as straight as I used to do. I've deemed that it requires WAY too much work, so I just get it dry and flat iron.
I'm hoping that this upcoming week is as manageable as my last several weeks have been. :-)
Stay tuned.
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Good Morning
Hello, Hello!
I got up early this morning because I didn't get a chance to work out last night. I was super tired and ended up sleeping for the past 11 hours...
I got up this morning, did my workout and then co-washed my hair. For the past several weeks, I've realized that I don't wash my hair unless I'm going out somewhere, so I end up only co-washing. I did not wash my hair this past weekend and I last co-washed last Wed. I did have some great hair this weekend. I am really loving my bangs. I can do so many different styles. Up, down, curly, straight, everything. I'm not sure what I'm going with today.
So since I've been in Houston, I've been using Suave for my co-washes. I'm using Humantects and the Volumnizing conditioners. I've always loved the Humantects, but I'm not too fond of the Volumnizing conditioner yet.
Another update, I've been blow drying and flat ironing with each wash now. My reason being is that I've never had issues with it in the past, so why stop now? I grew tired of the protective styles and I needed some pizazz in my day to day life. I'm about to blow dry and style. And by the way - I haven't relaxed my hair since Sunday, Jan 10th! So I'm 7 weeks out. I feel like I can make it now since I can style as I like, but it just bothers me a bit that I cannot comb my hair... It's just to thick, even with the wide tooth comb. We'll see if I can blow dry it a bit straighter this week.
I'll keep you posted!
I got up early this morning because I didn't get a chance to work out last night. I was super tired and ended up sleeping for the past 11 hours...
I got up this morning, did my workout and then co-washed my hair. For the past several weeks, I've realized that I don't wash my hair unless I'm going out somewhere, so I end up only co-washing. I did not wash my hair this past weekend and I last co-washed last Wed. I did have some great hair this weekend. I am really loving my bangs. I can do so many different styles. Up, down, curly, straight, everything. I'm not sure what I'm going with today.
So since I've been in Houston, I've been using Suave for my co-washes. I'm using Humantects and the Volumnizing conditioners. I've always loved the Humantects, but I'm not too fond of the Volumnizing conditioner yet.
Another update, I've been blow drying and flat ironing with each wash now. My reason being is that I've never had issues with it in the past, so why stop now? I grew tired of the protective styles and I needed some pizazz in my day to day life. I'm about to blow dry and style. And by the way - I haven't relaxed my hair since Sunday, Jan 10th! So I'm 7 weeks out. I feel like I can make it now since I can style as I like, but it just bothers me a bit that I cannot comb my hair... It's just to thick, even with the wide tooth comb. We'll see if I can blow dry it a bit straighter this week.
I'll keep you posted!
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