Your hair has come so far in just a year! It's really beautiful and a true testament to how beneficial it is to listen to your own hair and not to follow everyone else's advice. My hair is fine (the diameter of my strands is small) and it hates many things that people with thicker relaxed strands swear by - the biggest being wearing braids and cornrows for protective styles and stretching one's relaxer for 4-6 months. It took me years of doing these things (and always having to trim my hair back to between SL and APL due to massive tangling and breakage at the line of demarcation) to realize that they just weren't meant for my fine hair. I've stopped wearing braids for the past year and a half and I'm basing my relaxer schedule on how manageable my hair is (instead of going as long as possible just for the sake of it). I'm finally a solid APL! I'm looking forward to seeing how far we've both come in another year's time! :)
Well said. It is true, my hair suffered so bad taking many different advices. I am so happy we both round what works for us. I had to give up braids and sew ins, also stretching my relaxer from every 3-4 months to no more that 2 months.
@@samminu yes! Me as well. People with thicker hair swear by all the things my fine hair disagrees with lol literally can not do much but wear it straight or a little bun . It doesn’t like moisturizers . Just serum . Oils are too heavy and I just learned this maybe a month ago. My hair would’ve been much longer by now but I had to keep trimming off the damaged hair due to not knowing what my hair really needs. I was doing moisturizing and sealing until I found one of your videos about that. My hair would just fall out . It’s important to understand our hair. I can’t wait to see how my hair journey goes. Thanks for all the awesome tips :) also I did the reconstructive conditioner immediately after my relaxer last week . My hair felt stronger . I’m going to stick with that and see what it does for my hair . Again.. it makes perfect sense to add that tip in our hair journey ❤️🙌🏽
@@godsvirtuouswomen6849 ❤❤. I am so happy and excited for your new journey. Your hair is going to surprise you, keep at it. Make sure you take your time and detangle as well, and wrap your hair every night using a satin scarf.
You are now the only person I watch now for relaxed hair because I had exactly same problems I had long hair as well I use wrap my hair all the time yrs ago imma start back but I had lack moisture too your channel is more realistic to me when it comes to relaxed hair . Sew ins are good and braids are too if done properly and not tight
Wrapping my hair was definitely a game changer. Glad to know my videos helps, means a lot. I am going to look into the sew-ins because I miss that.❤️❤️
My fine colour treated strands loved roller sets then a wrap after it’s dried versus blow drying and flat ironing. When I lived in Jamaican this was my routine plus the keracare line. It got me past bra strap length with tons of swing. The only heat came from a hooded dryer. Have you tried roller setting? You are right about being diligent with relax hair, you can’t be lazy with it. Put in the effort and it will flourish. Stick to a simple regimen with quality products.
The design Essential line is also a really good line too if you are looking to try something other than keracare. I loved their HCO leav in and blow drying lotion
Great results Yay. I am currently 12 weeks post relaxer. I will be stretching till maybe 15-24 weeks fingers crossed lol I will be recording the process but guuurl u did that 💕
Am 2 weeks in relaxed hair. Doing the deep condition and today trying out a braid out thou my hair is thin and not that long. Cannot wait to have thick long hair
Do not feel bad in saying that moisturizing and sealing does not work for your hair. If it doesn’t then that is ok. Sharing what works for you could help someone else because everyone hair is different. Likewise Stretching relaxer is not for everyone. Do what is best for your hair. What matters most is to achieve and maintain healthy hair. Your hair is coming along well so keep doing what works for you.
Such great tips !! I followed your advice also regarding replacing my moisturizing-sealing routine. I fired my stylist and found someone quite knowledgeable and trained in hair care and the proper use of heat. Her evaluation and treatment of my hair has produced visible results to date. I have not had a relaxer in eight months. She has brought my hair back to life with keratin treatments, deep conditioning treatments and yes roller sets then blowouts. She effectively keeps my grey roots colored with the right type of demi color. My hair is now feeling softer and growing out thicker!! I have had great results using the proclaim polish. I also massage my scalp with jojoba oil and a few drops of rosemary and peppermint oil. This is how I will continue to maintain my hair!! I also purchased the Dyson supersonic… great investment!!
Sammi thanks for sharing your journey. I finally went ahead and tried the motions conditioner and it worked well. Will go ahead and give the shampoo a try, thanks for your inspiration
I went to bed last week without wrapping or using a scarf because I have a silk pillowcase and was feeling cute. Big mistake lol. I'm a heat trained natural, but I'm thinking of getting a relaxer
OOOhh no!!! I always wanted to try just the pillowcase, but I had a weird feeling about it. 💔💔 If you are considering going relaxed. I suggest you find a really good hairstylist to give you that first relaxer. Then you can do your touch up at home after. ❤❤❤💕💕
Question? So on relaxer day you just simply wash the hair first with just water to wash out your relaxer and then do you protein treatment? After you would then apply your neutralizing shampoo?
Do you use a leave in conditioner? Or heat protecter? Which do you feel is more effective for you? And does not weight down our hair? If you use leave in conditioner which do you recommend ? I have fine relaxed hair too
Hey, I use leave in conditioner and Heat protectant. Fortunately it does not weigh my hair down. I use Olaplex Leave in, I like Keracare leave in as well, but it has a high fragrance , so you are aware. Also I use Patene Heat Protectant.
Moisturizing and sealing was ok in the beginning for me but now I use serums, what a difference!!
Life changing!!!
Your hair has come so far in just a year! It's really beautiful and a true testament to how beneficial it is to listen to your own hair and not to follow everyone else's advice.
My hair is fine (the diameter of my strands is small) and it hates many things that people with thicker relaxed strands swear by - the biggest being wearing braids and cornrows for protective styles and stretching one's relaxer for 4-6 months. It took me years of doing these things (and always having to trim my hair back to between SL and APL due to massive tangling and breakage at the line of demarcation) to realize that they just weren't meant for my fine hair.
I've stopped wearing braids for the past year and a half and I'm basing my relaxer schedule on how manageable my hair is (instead of going as long as possible just for the sake of it). I'm finally a solid APL! I'm looking forward to seeing how far we've both come in another year's time! :)
Well said. It is true, my hair suffered so bad taking many different advices. I am so happy we both round what works for us. I had to give up braids and sew ins, also stretching my relaxer from every 3-4 months to no more that 2 months.
@@samminu yes! Me as well. People with thicker hair swear by all the things my fine hair disagrees with lol literally can not do much but wear it straight or a little bun . It doesn’t like moisturizers . Just serum . Oils are too heavy and I just learned this maybe a month ago. My hair would’ve been much longer by now but I had to keep trimming off the damaged hair due to not knowing what my hair really needs. I was doing moisturizing and sealing until I found one of your videos about that. My hair would just fall out . It’s important to understand our hair. I can’t wait to see how my hair journey goes. Thanks for all the awesome tips :) also I did the reconstructive conditioner immediately after my relaxer last week . My hair felt stronger . I’m going to stick with that and see what it does for my hair . Again.. it makes perfect sense to add that tip in our hair journey ❤️🙌🏽
@@godsvirtuouswomen6849 ❤❤. I am so happy and excited for your new journey. Your hair is going to surprise you, keep at it. Make sure you take your time and detangle as well, and wrap your hair every night using a satin scarf.
@@samminu thank you so much!! I will keep you posted!! So glad I found your channel
@@godsvirtuouswomen6849 You are so welcome love.
I wish I had gotten to get to you earlier- you are so right. stretching is not for me and braids are an absolute no no for me!!!!- subscribed
Awww. It's a pleasure. Glad I could help. Thanks for subscribing
You are now the only person I watch now for relaxed hair because I had exactly same problems I had long hair as well I use wrap my hair all the time yrs ago imma start back but I had lack moisture too your channel is more realistic to me when it comes to relaxed hair . Sew ins are good and braids are too if done properly and not tight
Wrapping my hair was definitely a game changer. Glad to know my videos helps, means a lot. I am going to look into the sew-ins because I miss that.❤️❤️
Ur honesty is so refreshing.. Wrapping the hair is super important for sure..thanks for sharing 🌹
It really is! Thanks love.
Good advice!! 👌🏾Weekly washing, and keeping up with hair trims was a game changer for me.
Thank you!! ❤❤💕💕 Definitely a game changer.
My fine colour treated strands loved roller sets then a wrap after it’s dried versus blow drying and flat ironing. When I lived in Jamaican this was my routine plus the keracare line. It got me past bra strap length with tons of swing. The only heat came from a hooded dryer. Have you tried roller setting? You are right about being diligent with relax hair, you can’t be lazy with it. Put in the effort and it will flourish. Stick to a simple regimen with quality products.
I want to try roller sets. I sucks at it so bad. My friend was trying it with me.......But yuh gurl was struggling!!!!
@@samminu keep practicing. I promise you, your hair will flourish with it and you will retain length easier.
The design Essential line is also a really good line too if you are looking to try something other than keracare. I loved their HCO leav in and blow drying lotion
Your hair has come a long way thanks for the tips you share with us
It sure did, the struggles were real. Thank you Love. ❤️
Your hair has come a long way and it's looking healthy now
Thank you Love. Can't wait for what the future holds.
Great results Yay. I am currently 12 weeks post relaxer. I will be stretching till maybe 15-24 weeks fingers crossed lol I will be recording the process but guuurl u did that 💕
Finger crossed sis!!!! will make sure to tune in. Wanna see your progress.
Am 2 weeks in relaxed hair. Doing the deep condition and today trying out a braid out thou my hair is thin and not that long. Cannot wait to have thick long hair
It will get thicker in due time. Continue to use your deep conditioner every week. ❤❤❤
Congratulations on all the progress!
Thank you so much! 🥰🥰🥰❤❤❤
Do not feel bad in saying that moisturizing and sealing does not work for your hair. If it doesn’t then that is ok. Sharing what works for you could help someone else because everyone hair is different. Likewise Stretching relaxer is not for everyone. Do what is best for your hair. What matters most is to achieve and maintain healthy hair. Your hair is coming along well so keep doing what works for you.
Thank you love. You are so sweet.
Thank you for the encouragement sis.
Such great tips !!
I followed your advice also regarding replacing my moisturizing-sealing routine.
I fired my stylist and found someone quite knowledgeable and trained in hair care and the proper use of heat.
Her evaluation and treatment of my hair has produced visible results to date.
I have not had a relaxer in eight months.
She has brought my hair back to life with keratin treatments, deep conditioning treatments and yes roller sets then blowouts.
She effectively keeps my grey roots colored with the right type of demi color.
My hair is now feeling softer and growing out thicker!!
I have had great results using the proclaim polish. I also massage my scalp with jojoba oil and a few drops of rosemary and peppermint oil.
This is how I will continue to maintain my hair!!
I also purchased the Dyson supersonic… great investment!!
YASSS. Love it! Glad you found what works best for you. That Dyson supersonic is everything, great investment indeed.
Sammi thanks for sharing your journey. I finally went ahead and tried the motions conditioner and it worked well. Will go ahead and give the shampoo a try, thanks for your inspiration
Glad I can help love. The shampoo is amazing!! you will love it. ❤❤❤
I believe that I will never be natural again, or maybe when I am very old
Haha!! Love it. 😂🤣.
I went to bed last week without wrapping or using a scarf because I have a silk pillowcase and was feeling cute. Big mistake lol. I'm a heat trained natural, but I'm thinking of getting a relaxer
OOOhh no!!! I always wanted to try just the pillowcase, but I had a weird feeling about it. 💔💔 If you are considering going relaxed. I suggest you find a really good hairstylist to give you that first relaxer. Then you can do your touch up at home after. ❤❤❤💕💕
Thank you for a great video! Do you put in your own relaxer or you go to a salon?
I put in my own relaxer at home. ❤❤
@@samminu thank you! Looks great ♥️
@@debracausey1193 You are welcome, and thank you!!
Question? So on relaxer day you just simply wash the hair first with just water to wash out your relaxer and then do you protein treatment? After you would then apply your neutralizing shampoo?
Wash out relaxer, protein treatment, deep conditioner, then neutralizing shampoo.
Loved this video! What oil do you use for hot oil treatments? What brand of relaxer do you use ?
I use jojoba, olive, carrot, grapeseed and coconut oil. Sometimes I will include argon oil of Morocco.
The Relaxer I use is dark n lovely tripled nourished silkening relaxer
Great hair! Do you blow dry and flat iron every week??
Thank you Love. Yes I blow dry and flat iron once every week on my wash day. I may sure to use my heat protectant.
Do you use a leave in conditioner? Or heat protecter? Which do you feel is more effective for you? And does not weight down our hair? If you use leave in conditioner which do you recommend ? I have fine relaxed hair too
Hey, I use leave in conditioner and Heat protectant. Fortunately it does not weigh my hair down. I use Olaplex Leave in, I like Keracare leave in as well, but it has a high fragrance , so you are aware. Also I use Patene Heat Protectant.
@@samminu thank you so much for the tips 💕💕
@@godsvirtuouswomen6849 You are so welcome ❤❤