Relaxer Update.........

 

01st August 2013 Touch Up at 18 Weeks Post

Since my shipping company is trying to sin my soul, I bought two boxes Soft Sheen Carson Optimum Care Salon Collection Relaxer regular strength to do my touch up. I chose this relaxer because I have used it in the past. I was nervous as hell since I have been using a mild relaxer since starting my hair journey
and ending up with bone straight hair was a big risk with this relaxer. I followed the same steps as with my my last touch-up but with different products.

Applying the relaxer and smoothing using my hands took around 12 minutes, I then proceeded to smooth my edges using the back of a comb, just like I did last touch up, only to realise how much of a mistake that was; fear was rearing its ugly head! My hair was tingling a little so I immediately headed to the bath room to wash out the relaxer. I spent at least 20 minutes washing out the relaxer and then applied the reconstructor that came with the relaxer for 5 minutes. Next I used the neutralizing shampoo that came with the kit and it took me seven tries before I could stop seeing pink! I was seriously frustrated because this has never happened before, thank god I had two bottles of that shampoo, each time I shampooed it was left on for at least 5 minutes.

To deep condition I used Moroccan oil Restorative Hair Mask with my heat cap for 30 minutes. I was trying to stay positive but by this time I was tired, frustrated and had enough time to think about all the struggles I was going to have because of my hair being too straight so a roller set was out the door.

I applied the leave-in that came with the kit and immediately regretted it! I should have known better because I hated it years ago, apparently my feelings have not changed. I am not the kind to throw things away just like that but it had to go! I detangled after applying some KeraPRO Restorative Anti-Frizz Elixir and air dried my hair.



Air Drying

I am disappointed with how this touch up went; my hairline is bone straight even though it got relaxer last. Funny how just two or three years ago that would not have bothered me one bit but it makes no sense crying over spilled milk.  The rest of my hair also came out too straight for my liking but I can live with it for now.



See how straight my hairline is

 

I really want to cut my hair but I promised my daughter that I would try to hold out until the end of the year, honestly, this is one promise I don’t mind breaking. I want to get a professional to do it but I have to find someone I am comfortable with.

 

Any of you ladies ever had a similar experience with your hair? What did you do about it?