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Originally posted by Renata22 Renata22 wrote:

loveya4ever, is that you in the pic? If so, your hair is gorgeous. Now I have 3 people on this site to envy: you, Pokahontas, and Phoenix.
 
I seriously can't wait until MOST black women have long, gorgeous hair.


Hey how are you????

Yes that is a picture of my crazy hair.  Thank you for the compliments!!!!

Yes many black women will have nice healthy hair in the future because we a learning how to take care of it better.  That is exciting isnt it. Smile  My 11 year old sister is trying to do her own hair now.....Shes got a lot to learn!!! But it will happen.

I dont relax my hair super straight either.... I love to keep that natural curl pattern because it keeps the hair full. 


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The longest I've waited was around 3 months I'm going to wait 6 months this relaxer I hope I can do it.

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I plan on waiting a bit before I get my next relaxer.  I want to give my scalp a break and in the mean time look for better and safer relaxers.
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I've gone as long as 14 weeks many times before. The last time I've gone that long was about 2 years ago. I have to admit, my hair was healthier then than it is now as I relax every 6-8 weeks currently.

I am 4 and a half weeks post relaxer now and decided that I will resume my stretches between relaxers - perhaps every 12-14 weeks again for a start but I ultimately want to stretch 16-18 weeks at a time in a year's time.  
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Yes, Loveya4ever you hair is really nice I wish I could be at your hair stage now.

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I give it  1 year.

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Well I have not had a perm since Dec. 27 but im thinking about getting one on Friday so we will see what happens.
I'm not gonna give up this time!!! My hair is gonna grow no matter what they say!!!

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I haven't had a perm in 3 years and I'm loving it. I'm about to start going to a natural hair care salon and let them deal with it I have very thick hair so I keep it in a sew in weave during the hotter month now that it is winter I will be rockin my natural hair
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Whoopieeee!!!  I will be 13 weeks post on this coming Thursday which is in 2 days. I think I'm gonna make it to my 16-18 weeks afterall.
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I texturize my hair 2x a year. I recently learned it is not necessary for me to apply chemicals in the winter. I can flat iron my hair and my new growth will stay straight until I wash. However in the summer it gets really hot here in NY and to keep my hair uniform, I will relax my new growth.
It is correct to say that how often you relax your hair depends on climate, hair texture, lifestyle, etc...
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From what I remember, just about 3 months.

I hate when girls relax their hair as soon as they have new growth in their roots, and wonder why their hair is so damaged and never grows longer. lol Ever heard of grease??? A headband?
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Longest I've gone was 7 months but I'm trying for a year this time around.
Current Length: V near brastrap
Last relaxer: Dec. 23, 2007
Next Relaxer: Aug. 3, 2008
First hair goal:Bottom of bra-strap
Second hair goal:Mid-back length
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