I’m 11 weeks right now and get my relaxer next week, so this video is perfect timing😭. I’ll be able to do this entire process Sunday, so I’m very excited to see the results.
I've decied to relax after 12 years natural- I miss seeing my length, and need a change. Your channel has made me so much more comfortable with this new journey. Thanks so much!
Same sis same, i I did my relaxer in December. Grateful for the things I learned to keep my hair healthy while natural and I’ve been applying them to relaxed and it’s been fun thus far ! Good luck !
Thanks so much! This is encouraging. Now that I know my hair after being natural, I feel more confident I can keep it healthy while relaxed too. Enjoy your new hair journey sis🥰
I’ve been natural for 11 years and glad I did. Gave me time to care for my hair. I realized the problem wasn’t getting relaxers, it was the lack of knowledge I had on how to care for my hair while relaxed. Your videos are beyond helpful! I’m moving to Texas soon and know I will need a relaxer to maintain my hair in the humidity. My natural hair doesn’t hold heat(whether I curl or straighten ot reverts back the same day) and my ponytails look crazy when it’s humid. Which forces me to wear braids, wigs, or weaves. I want to enjoy my hair and outside. I don’t want to have to make plans based off the weather and my hair. 🤦🏽♀️😂
Young lady, thank you , you are a blessing. I am a 63 year old Latina woman. I have relaxed my hair all my life. I take great pride in my long hair. Lately, my hair has been shedding and extremely dry. I am so grateful for your vedio. I followed your instructions on this video step by step. OH MY GOSH!!! my hair looks and feels AMAZING!!. Thank you. My hair looks and feels better than when I relax. I am in aww. God bless you. Thanks again.
Thank you for putting out all these informative videos. You've inspired me to not only take care of my hair again, but nurture and love myself. Depression has really hampered my desires to even do the bare minimum maintenance for myself ... It's been challenging even before Covid (I stepped away from an 8 year relationship), I went no contact with my mother and little brother (major family issues), and I'm in my late 30s w/ no children. It's been so rough that sometimes you forget to give yourself some TLC from time to time. Thank you for reminding me to love myself... My hair, and my heritage (I'm Spanish Caribbean). You're not only teaching me about my hair... But you have reignited my desires to do better for me... Baby steps of course ❤️... Thank you!
Wow. I can only imagine how rough it’s been, it’s hard to balance everything. I’m so thankful that your desires to do better for YOU have been reignited. You are worth it, you are valuable, you matter! Wishing you nothing but peace and love. Take each day at a time, sis❤️ You got this!
Thank you so much!! This routine is a game changer for me. I used to lose globs of hair but this video coupled with your "10 things not to do" video have transformed my wash day. Really appreciate it!
Thanks so much for the upload! I am 6 weeks post relaxer and was 10 years natural when I started relaxing again at the end of May 2021. I did so wanting to do the bare minimum on hair following my mums passing as my daughter already had thick and long natural hair and I just didn’t have it in me to put in the effort required for both of our tresses and everything else I have to think about. But even after relaxing, I gave it zero effort and was losing length and health quickly! I came across your channel in October 2021 and it has made such a huge difference to my perspective and levelled up my routine - honestly it has really made a huge difference. At first I thought, God this requires just as much effort as being natural but I realised that I just seemed to enjoy it so much better because of the ease of working with straighter hair! Your technique is well explained and helps that you share all of the products you use. I’ve now copy pasted most things (haha, why do anything else??) and it’s saved me doing the big chop which by August I was seriously considering doing. Thank you and God continue blessing you with more views and subscribers ❤️❤️
My condolences on your mom's passing! Thank you for sharing this, hun. I'm so pleased that my content has helped you with your relaxed hair and you're noticing a difference. That's everything! Wishing you all the best on your relaxed hair journey.
I'm 18 weeks post relaxer (planning on relaxing at 23 weeks), and the tangles are no joke! I'll definitely try the sectioning and braiding the hair method before washing.
@@HairliciousInclovely video. How often you do the protein treatment? Do you do it once every 2 to 3 months or just do it to prep for your relaxer day?
I just finished washing mine. Wheww! I am 12 weeks post. I have been a roller set girl since my twenties. I went natural in 2017 and returned to relaxed hair in 2021. Still, I returned to roller setting. Just prefer it on my hair because it’s so much healthier for me. Been following your tips, as well. Thank you. Very informative.
Thank you SO MUCH! No sob stories but I grew up in foster care and never learned to care for my hair, I would just get relaxer, don't take care for it properly, suffer damage/breakage & repeat. 😓 Lifesaver! LOVE your content! ❤
Thanks for sharing. After watching your videos, I am convinced I was severely neglecting my hair. Just not knowing how to care for relaxed hair properly. Who knew that you should prepare your hair for your relaxer day? Not me.😮 I was afraid to mix or concoct different treatments. I have been binge watching your videos and I am 13 weeks post relaxer with minimal hair loss. Thank you. My hair journey just got easier.
I use ur methods on my natural hair && it has given me so much growth in a few months .. I can’t wait to do this when I go back to my relaxer this summer
First. You’re a very naturally beautiful black woman!! Im do happy i found your videos. This is the best one I found for permed hair. I just went out and purchased all of these products (some in a smaller size just so I can see what works for my hair). I can’t wait to get started tomorrow. Thank you for taking the time to make and share these videos with us. I will keep you posted on my progress💕
Girl, is a relaxer day and all your videos motivate me and give me courage and relaxer day had never been that easy. Think tou for educating us. Be bless ❤❤
Hi ma'am ❤thank you for all your videos they have been a great help in my journey.🙏🫂♥️ May God bless you.♥️♥️ After the protein treatment you followed up with a moisturizing deep conditioning treatment where you used aussie 3 min miracle moist deep conditioner and keracare humecto creme conditioner... Was the keracare serving as a moisturizing conditioner you were pairing the aussie with? or are they both deep conditioners ma'am?
U know BACK in my relaxing days i used to wash hair a week or 2 before i go to the salon to get a relaxer. And my hair thrived. My stylist was shocked as to why i did this. I honestly didn't know why. But it worked for my relaxed hair
I really love your channel and had to subscribe. Can I do this process after my relaxer? I’m about a week post relaxer. Also for the moisture part where you used your steamer can I use my dryer instead? I don’t have a steamer. Knowing that I just relaxed my hair 1 week ago should I still use the clarifying shampoo? I’m now starting a hair journey so I want to get the steps right. Thank you and thanks for sharing your vital information with us.
Wow I’ve been using the aphogee 2 minute reconstructor for actually only “2 minutes” I was sacred to leave it longer. Do usually leave it on for about 15mins ?
Thanks for sharing. Your videos are so helpful. You’ve been one of the people that I look to, whenever I have to share the progress I’ve made with my hair journey. I love the T-shirt towel that you used in this video, it’s so incredibly big and useful for long lengths. Where did you buy it??
Wooow, thanks for sharing, I have longed to see your complete pre-relaxer wash day routine, as well as how you moisturise during the week leading up to your relaxer. Now I have seen it. I usually do same, but I use the aphogee 2 step treatment. I also didn't know I could moisturise my roots during the week but now I know.
Could you share the difference between the 2 Step & the 2 Min from Aphogee (if you know), please I'm planning on trying Aphogee out, but not sure which is which, and which would be best for my really low porosity relaxed hair. I'm several months post relaxer atm. Thanks
What’s the next best to use? I have the Aussie, out of coconut, don’t have Keracare 2 step or the moisturizer, but I do have A PH Ogee Moisturizer and A PH Ogee protein Treatment, olive oil and grape seed oil.
* New Subscriber* Hey Val, I did this over the weekend to prepare for my at-home relaxed next week. However, it hydrated, but my hair feels weird after the leave-in conditioner process? Should I wash it out?
Hello...I love your hair & I have been following your blog for couple of months now. I don't know if you can proffer any advice coz I am facing serious hair breakage. I am relaxed and my hair use to be thick and long but since last year I started facing severe breakage,it's no longer thick but weak and limp. Initially I wasn't using hair treatments,all I do is relax at least three months with ORS no lye relaxer & go on with protective styles likes braids,weavon,wigs, crotchets but since I started facing breakage I started doing protein treatments,use Creme of nature plex bond mender, Aphogee,great moisturisers,oils(coconut, olive oil, castor oil, lavender oil) couple with so much pampering of the hair especially while combing,I do bit by bit. I even stopped braids, crotchets even corn rows & wash it every weekend,I comb two to three times a week. Still no improvement. I neutralise with ors Shampoo,use other great shampoo like As I am,keracare,cantu, yet breakage is still on going. I'm so pained that I have spent a lot on hair products compare to in the past yet I'm not getting any result,I'm just considering chopping off my hair, perhaps it will help. I don't have issues with my edges but breakage. It breaks at the slightest touch weather I work with my hands or comb. Its that bad. Though the protein treatments I started is about two months now, could it be that my hair is not use to the treatment yet or what but to be honest,it's breaking more now that I'm using treatments compare to when I wasn't. If you can assist I'll be glad. Thanks in advance
It sounds like you need a moisturizing DC! I would pull back from the protein for 2-3 weeks and see if that helps. Including coconut oil- that’s a protein heavy oil!
Pleaseeee I have a question I think I have protein overload atm and so I’m staying away from products with protein in them,do I still need to do a protein treatment before relaxer Also I’ve been using a clarifying shampoo more than once a week to wash my hair could that also be a problem? Also what do you base with? Moisturizer? Please I would love to know your answer
I am natural but do I religiously watch your videos yes! Did I buy the products you recommended? Hell yeah! Do I follow your routine with my natural hair? Absolutely! And I have been seeing results too. Your hair is beautiful 😍 I have been natural all my life and I want a relaxer so bad but there are no salons catered to black women near me :(
I love this comment, it shows that even though she is relaxed and you’re natural there doesn’t have to be any division in the black hair community. We can still learn and support one another! ☺️
Wow!! Thank youuu. This totally made my day, sis. Thank you so much for sharing this. It’s amazing how my tips have been helpful although your natural and I’m relaxed. Just goes to show how similar our hair is despite our minor differences. Would you consider self relaxing?
OMG, this video could not have come at a better time for me. I have an appointment next weekend for my relaxer which will be 12 weeks post relaxer. I just got done purchasing the remainder of the products I did not have and I’ll be following your video step by step on Sunday. I am so looking forward to the results and hoping I can manage this new growth for 7 more days 🙏🏾
Thank you so much. Scurl is a moisturizer that I use to help hydrate my new growth. Without it, my roots can be very unmanageable. The goal isn’t just “straighter hair” but also healthy manageable hair during my relaxer stretch. HTHs💕
Hey Val have been following you for years and I appreciate you for putting out such good content that have helped me tremendously on my relaxed hair care journey! In this video I noticed that you put 2 minute keratin treatment on after you shampoo. In previous video you have applied to dry hair first then shampoo. Have you updated your regime because it is right before relaxer day?
She did it this way since she was clarifying. Clarifying shampoos tend to strip the hair of products, so you don't wanna remove the keratin protein that you've just applied. In her other video, she was just using a regular shampoo, so it was ok to apply the keratin beforehand. Right, Val? 😊
That’s right sis!😉🥰 it’s all about knowing when to use your products. When clarifying, always use your products after as a clarifying shampoo strips the hair of products, build up, mineral deposits etc. Great question, Amanda!
Hi Val! New subscriber here 💖. I know you made a video recently about switching to Affirm and leaving some products alone because of formaldehyde. I’m natural (with color-treated hair) and bought a bunch of your recommended products to prep for my upcoming Tex-lax day. And I ended up buying SCurl Activator Moisturizer but my bottle no longer says it contains DMDM Hydantoin (also an Infusium repair leave in treatment says it no longer contains that according to its ingredients). Do you know for sure if SCurl changed their formula? I couldn’t find this info (like you I do a lot of research). Thanks, and great content 😊 I don’t know if I can truly trust that they removed it.
Heat up a wet rag in the mircrowave, place a cap on your head, then the heated rag and then put a cap on top to trap the heat in. When it gets cool just heat it up again.
Your channel has inspired me a lot. Now I know How to grow a healthy relaxed hair! I intend switching to relaxed hair soon. Can I use this routine before relaxing my 7 year old 4c hair??
Contemplating getting a relaxer after 8 years. I use to get it once a year and loved it. Less product, less frizz. I feel so guilty thinking about going back. On the fence.
@@HairliciousInc I feel like there’s so much pressure nowadays to love your natural hair. Like it’s a representation of your blackness. I don’t dislike my natural hair, a relaxer just makes it easier. My hair type is less coarse so there’s an assumption of “You’re not black enough to need it”. I think beautiful hair is healthy hair. Regardless of texture or length. It’s so acceptable nowadays to get Botox or body enhancements or wear wigs, but I feel like relaxers still get the side eye. I realize they’re also not the best for your hair. I probably need to do more research on certain brands to share with my stylist. Any recommendations would be appreciated. 🖤
I noticed that you did not use the avocado oil or the coconut oil. Instead you added the black Jamaican castor oil. Was there a special reason for this?
You have to try Etae Silky Protein conditioner takes it to another level. Plus it detangles as well. Normally put the Etae on while the hair is wet Detangle (leave it in) ..than seal with the moisture mask and oil. Then steam it all together ... Saves time 😘
Hi I’ve been following you ,for my pre-relaxer wash day I used the karecare shampoo today after 6mnths stretch ,it tangled my hair so badly !ripped off my hair 😭😭😭😭😭maybe I didn’t get it right omg
Try prepooing with a moisturizing conditioner with oils before shampooing when you're stretching in sections also use heat with the prepoo or leave it in for as long as possible before washing with shampoo it's a life saver and allows you to stretch for as long as you want without breakage.
I’m switching from no lye to lye and I’m wondering do i treat it the same as i wud if i were only doing regrowth do i go crazy protecting the rest of my hair for over processing ? Or do i allow it to run down my strains when I’m rinsing , nobody can seem to answer me ? 🙏🏽
There no way you can stop it from running down your hair when wash it out ..the hair will not get over processed because the relaxer isn’t sitting on your hair for long
@@yanimiller5856 i know that but i was asking since I’m switching do i still protect my hair the same way. ? Well i already used my no lye bc wasn’t no sense in wasting it but i did bye my ors in super stretch bc altho i have 4c hair my hair is also very very resistant to any type of straightener, when i was getting it done in the salon . They all are amazed that my curl pattern is still resisting the straightening process it still will Be Wavy while someone else with even a course texture would have already been straightened . My hair damn near wants to wave up even with a relaxer. So hopefully when i try this super it have better results
@@HairliciousInc I had an eczema breakout in my scalp so my dermatologist told me it's looking good but to go a little longer...my/ our bday is 3/31 so I know I want a fresh relaxer by then. Thanks for asking!
Happy Friday, girl💞 How many weeks post relaxer are you?
Hi, where do you get the keracare tub in Toronto
Am just 3 weeks post relaxer
I’m 11 weeks right now and get my relaxer next week, so this video is perfect timing😭. I’ll be able to do this entire process Sunday, so I’m very excited to see the results.
14 weeks
Happy Friday!! No weeks post. I'm natural but I love your videos.
I've decied to relax after 12 years natural- I miss seeing my length, and need a change. Your channel has made me so much more comfortable with this new journey. Thanks so much!
So happy my Channel has inspired you!! Congrats on going back to relaxers. Enjoy your hair hun💞
You are too sweet! Thank you😊
Same! I just relaxed a few weeks ago after 12 years. Liking the low maintenance, so far.
Same sis same, i I did my relaxer in December. Grateful for the things I learned to keep my hair healthy while natural and I’ve been applying them to relaxed and it’s been fun thus far ! Good luck !
Thanks so much! This is encouraging. Now that I know my hair after being natural, I feel more confident I can keep it healthy while relaxed too. Enjoy your new hair journey sis🥰
I’ve been natural for 11 years and glad I did. Gave me time to care for my hair. I realized the problem wasn’t getting relaxers, it was the lack of knowledge I had on how to care for my hair while relaxed. Your videos are beyond helpful! I’m moving to Texas soon and know I will need a relaxer to maintain my hair in the humidity. My natural hair doesn’t hold heat(whether I curl or straighten ot reverts back the same day) and my ponytails look crazy when it’s humid. Which forces me to wear braids, wigs, or weaves. I want to enjoy my hair and outside. I don’t want to have to make plans based off the weather and my hair. 🤦🏽♀️😂
Young lady, thank you , you are a blessing. I am a 63 year old Latina woman. I have relaxed my hair all my life. I take great pride in my long hair. Lately, my hair has been shedding and extremely dry. I am so grateful for your vedio. I followed your instructions on this video step by step. OH MY GOSH!!! my hair looks and feels AMAZING!!. Thank you. My hair looks and feels better than when I relax. I am in aww. God bless you. Thanks again.
Thank you for putting out all these informative videos. You've inspired me to not only take care of my hair again, but nurture and love myself. Depression has really hampered my desires to even do the bare minimum maintenance for myself ... It's been challenging even before Covid (I stepped away from an 8 year relationship), I went no contact with my mother and little brother (major family issues), and I'm in my late 30s w/ no children. It's been so rough that sometimes you forget to give yourself some TLC from time to time.
Thank you for reminding me to love myself... My hair, and my heritage (I'm Spanish Caribbean). You're not only teaching me about my hair... But you have reignited my desires to do better for me... Baby steps of course ❤️... Thank you!
Peace love and blessings to you I’ve been battling as well. Stay strong and let’s get back to it💙💙🙏🏾🙏🏾🥰😘
🙏🙏🙏
❤️🙏🏾❤️💪🏽
Wow. I can only imagine how rough it’s been, it’s hard to balance everything. I’m so thankful that your desires to do better for YOU have been reignited. You are worth it, you are valuable, you matter! Wishing you nothing but peace and love. Take each day at a time, sis❤️ You got this!
You are stronger💪🏾 than you think and more deserving than you know. Keep shining🌞
Thank you so much!! This routine is a game changer for me. I used to lose globs of hair but this video coupled with your "10 things not to do" video have transformed my wash day. Really appreciate it!
Thanks so much for the upload! I am 6 weeks post relaxer and was 10 years natural when I started relaxing again at the end of May 2021. I did so wanting to do the bare minimum on hair following my mums passing as my daughter already had thick and long natural hair and I just didn’t have it in me to put in the effort required for both of our tresses and everything else I have to think about. But even after relaxing, I gave it zero effort and was losing length and health quickly! I came across your channel in October 2021 and it has made such a huge difference to my perspective and levelled up my routine - honestly it has really made a huge difference. At first I thought, God this requires just as much effort as being natural but I realised that I just seemed to enjoy it so much better because of the ease of working with straighter hair! Your technique is well explained and helps that you share all of the products you use. I’ve now copy pasted most things (haha, why do anything else??) and it’s saved me doing the big chop which by August I was seriously considering doing. Thank you and God continue blessing you with more views and subscribers ❤️❤️
My condolences on your mom's passing! Thank you for sharing this, hun. I'm so pleased that my content has helped you with your relaxed hair and you're noticing a difference. That's everything! Wishing you all the best on your relaxed hair journey.
@@HairliciousInc thank you so much 🥰🥰
I've been following you for so loooong..This actually felt like a throwback video... Great memories..great hair 🥰🥰
Me too 💯💯
Yessss you are so loyal GM!! Appreciate you sis🙏🏾🥰 thank you for the love.
I'm 18 weeks post relaxer (planning on relaxing at 23 weeks), and the tangles are no joke! I'll definitely try the sectioning and braiding the hair method before washing.
It never gets old watching Val do her wash day treatments 🥰🥰🥰 I've learned so much from you over the years . Thank you
Aww thanks girlie! Appreciate the loyalty.
@@HairliciousInc you're welcome 😊
@@HairliciousInclovely video. How often you do the protein treatment?
Do you do it once every 2 to 3 months or just do it to prep for your relaxer day?
I just finished washing mine. Wheww! I am 12 weeks post.
I have been a roller set girl since my twenties. I went natural in 2017 and returned to relaxed hair in 2021. Still, I returned to roller setting. Just prefer it on my hair because it’s so much healthier for me.
Been following your tips, as well. Thank you. Very informative.
Thank you SO MUCH! No sob stories but I grew up in foster care and never learned to care for my hair, I would just get relaxer, don't take care for it properly, suffer damage/breakage & repeat. 😓 Lifesaver! LOVE your content! ❤
Aww thanks for watching hun!! Relaxers do require care but with the right relaxer application, routine and products for your hair, it will thrive💕
Thanks for sharing. After watching your videos, I am convinced I was severely neglecting my hair. Just not knowing how to care for relaxed hair properly. Who knew that you should prepare your hair for your relaxer day? Not me.😮 I was afraid to mix or concoct different treatments. I have been binge watching your videos and I am 13 weeks post relaxer with minimal hair loss. Thank you. My hair journey just got easier.
I use ur methods on my natural hair && it has given me so much growth in a few months .. I can’t wait to do this when I go back to my relaxer this summer
Thanks!
Relaxing my hair today after 10 plus years so excited
😂😂I’m literally about to go to the beauty store for this so glad you posted
Your hair is getting thick, long and beautiful 🥰 Glad to see your channel growing 🥰
Aww thank you so so much sis 🥰😍
@@HairliciousInc you are my saviour
First. You’re a very naturally beautiful black woman!! Im do happy i found your videos. This is the best one I found for permed hair. I just went out and purchased all of these products (some in a smaller size just so I can see what works for my hair). I can’t wait to get started tomorrow. Thank you for taking the time to make and share these videos with us. I will keep you posted on my progress💕
How It going
Your technique with removing knots is a success. Thank you for sharing through the years.🤩🤩🤩
It’s been so helpful to me, had to share💕
What an awesome idea to section the hair and plait (braid) it before washing. The tangles are no joke the more you stretch your relaxer.
The tangles are NO JOKE!! 🤣😂 this method has been so so helpful. Thanks for watching!
I didn’t realize the creamy aloe was a clarifying shampoo also! Is that the same as the ORS neutralizer?
@@lavinawilson7243 I always thought they were the same, but just different sizes 🙈 😵💫😂
Chivon, the ORS creamy aloe is a clarifier, chelating and neutralizing shampoo all in one. I just use it for clarifying purposes though.
@@HairliciousInc whew! Thank you for clearing this up! I thought I had been destroying my hair from ignorance 😆
Absolutely gorgeous hair!! Thank you for the inspiration. 👍🏾
Thank you so so much, sis 😘
Girl, is a relaxer day and all your videos motivate me and give me courage and relaxer day had never been that easy. Think tou for educating us. Be bless ❤❤
Would you recommend this routine before a protective style such as knotless braids?
Hi ma'am ❤thank you for all your videos they have been a great help in my journey.🙏🫂♥️ May God bless you.♥️♥️
After the protein treatment you followed up with a moisturizing deep conditioning treatment where you used aussie 3 min miracle moist deep conditioner and keracare humecto creme conditioner...
Was the keracare serving as a moisturizing conditioner you were pairing the aussie with? or are they both deep conditioners ma'am?
Hey Val! Thanks for the routine. You're always so helpful when it comes to hair care. I am always glad to see your video's. 🥰
Thanks sis for the luv and for watching!
Hey! Do you use any shampoo’s that are sulfate-free? Do you think shampoo’s that are sulfate free are better for relaxed hair?
U know BACK in my relaxing days i used to wash hair a week or 2 before i go to the salon to get a relaxer. And my hair thrived. My stylist was shocked as to why i did this. I honestly didn't know why. But it worked for my relaxed hair
Yes, it works and my hair responds well to it. Thanks for sharing💕
Same. When I did relax, I never washed my hair the day before, I always relaxed on 1-2 week “dirty” hair
Just relaxes my hair and It didn't straighten it but it did loosen my curls which is awesome 😎
I really love your channel and had to subscribe. Can I do this process after my relaxer? I’m about a week post relaxer. Also for the moisture part where you used your steamer can I use my dryer instead? I don’t have a steamer. Knowing that I just relaxed my hair 1 week ago should I still use the clarifying shampoo? I’m now starting a hair journey so I want to get the steps right. Thank you and thanks for sharing your vital information with us.
Do you ever use to full aphrogee protein treatment? If so how often ?
My hair loves that EXACT protein treatment with coconut 🥥 oil 😍! Thank you for this video and the information. Helps so much in my haircare routine.
Wow I’ve been using the aphogee 2 minute reconstructor for actually only “2 minutes” I was sacred to leave it longer. Do usually leave it on for about 15mins ?
That’s what I do and it’s been great. Always do what works best for you, hun💕
@@HairliciousInc Thank you 🥰
Hi, do you find sharing the steamer that you use? It fit your whole head and it so hard to find one that covers the whole head.. thanks
I definitely got to implement some of these products in my hair routine. Thank for sharing always.
Hope they work out for you too, sis! Thanks for watching💕
@@HairliciousInc I know it will if you recommended it.
I retouched my hair last night, next weekend is an Olaplex weekend lol.
Thanks for sharing. Your videos are so helpful. You’ve been one of the people that I look to, whenever I have to share the progress I’ve made with my hair journey. I love the T-shirt towel that you used in this video, it’s so incredibly big and useful for long lengths. Where did you buy it??
Wooow, thanks for sharing, I have longed to see your complete pre-relaxer wash day routine, as well as how you moisturise during the week leading up to your relaxer. Now I have seen it. I usually do same, but I use the aphogee 2 step treatment. I also didn't know I could moisturise my roots during the week but now I know.
Could you share the difference between the 2 Step & the 2 Min from Aphogee (if you know), please
I'm planning on trying Aphogee out, but not sure which is which, and which would be best for my really low porosity relaxed hair. I'm several months post relaxer atm.
Thanks
Hi, thanks for the great informations.💜
Do you recommend doing protein treatments before or after relaxers? Or both?
Thank you🎀
Protein treatments can be done before and/or after. I do both.
What’s the next best to use? I have the Aussie, out of coconut, don’t have Keracare 2 step or the moisturizer, but I do have A PH Ogee Moisturizer and A PH Ogee protein Treatment, olive oil and grape seed oil.
* New Subscriber*
Hey Val, I did this over the weekend to prepare for my at-home relaxed next week. However, it hydrated, but my hair feels weird after the leave-in conditioner process? Should I wash it out?
Tell me Val, do you moisturize n seal before the detangling process n then after blow drying ?
Hello...I love your hair & I have been following your blog for couple of months now. I don't know if you can proffer any advice coz I am facing serious hair breakage. I am relaxed and my hair use to be thick and long but since last year I started facing severe breakage,it's no longer thick but weak and limp. Initially I wasn't using hair treatments,all I do is relax at least three months with ORS no lye relaxer & go on with protective styles likes braids,weavon,wigs, crotchets but since I started facing breakage I started doing protein treatments,use Creme of nature plex bond mender, Aphogee,great moisturisers,oils(coconut, olive oil, castor oil, lavender oil) couple with so much pampering of the hair especially while combing,I do bit by bit. I even stopped braids, crotchets even corn rows & wash it every weekend,I comb two to three times a week. Still no improvement. I neutralise with ors Shampoo,use other great shampoo like As I am,keracare,cantu, yet breakage is still on going. I'm so pained that I have spent a lot on hair products compare to in the past yet I'm not getting any result,I'm just considering chopping off my hair, perhaps it will help. I don't have issues with my edges but breakage. It breaks at the slightest touch weather I work with my hands or comb. Its that bad. Though the protein treatments I started is about two months now, could it be that my hair is not use to the treatment yet or what but to be honest,it's breaking more now that I'm using treatments compare to when I wasn't. If you can assist I'll be glad. Thanks in advance
It sounds like you need a moisturizing DC! I would pull back from the protein for 2-3 weeks and see if that helps. Including coconut oil- that’s a protein heavy oil!
Chop off
When i use to wash the day before my scalp would burn. What did i do wrong
Pleaseeee I have a question
I think I have protein overload atm and so I’m staying away from products with protein in them,do I still need to do a protein treatment before relaxer
Also I’ve been using a clarifying shampoo more than once a week to wash my hair could that also be a problem? Also what do you base with? Moisturizer?
Please I would love to know your answer
I am natural but do I religiously watch your videos yes! Did I buy the products you recommended? Hell yeah! Do I follow your routine with my natural hair? Absolutely! And I have been seeing results too.
Your hair is beautiful 😍 I have been natural all my life and I want a relaxer so bad but there are no salons catered to black women near me :(
Don’t get a perm. Brush and wrap it or press it
I love this comment, it shows that even though she is relaxed and you’re natural there doesn’t have to be any division in the black hair community. We can still learn and support one another! ☺️
Wow!! Thank youuu. This totally made my day, sis. Thank you so much for sharing this. It’s amazing how my tips have been helpful although your natural and I’m relaxed. Just goes to show how similar our hair is despite our minor differences. Would you consider self relaxing?
Absolutely, Jelissa‼️😍
@@HairliciousInc My relaxed hair is growing so much and healthy thanks to your tips! ☺️☺️
OMG, this video could not have come at a better time for me. I have an appointment next weekend for my relaxer which will be 12 weeks post relaxer. I just got done purchasing the remainder of the products I did not have and I’ll be following your video step by step on Sunday. I am so looking forward to the results and hoping I can manage this new growth for 7 more days 🙏🏾
Nice, hey sis!!! I'm so here for your routine! Your hair looks gorgeous! 😍
Hey girlie!! Thanks so so much and for watching xoxo
All I have to say is that I just love your tutorials.. You have such a pleasant spirit… Thank you so much for these hair tips/lessons 😊
Appreciate you sis! Thank you so much for your feedback and for watching💕
Your hair is beautiful and I love your tips. May I ask why you use curl activator when the goal is straighter hair? Thank you.
Moisturizer
Thank you so much. Scurl is a moisturizer that I use to help hydrate my new growth. Without it, my roots can be very unmanageable. The goal isn’t just “straighter hair” but also healthy manageable hair during my relaxer stretch. HTHs💕
Thanks, right on time. Doing the same tomorrow.
Please can I do black tea rinse the same day?
Hey Val have been following you for years and I appreciate you for putting out such good content that have helped me tremendously on my relaxed hair care journey! In this video I noticed that you put 2 minute keratin treatment on after you shampoo. In previous video you have applied to dry hair first then shampoo. Have you updated your regime because it is right before relaxer day?
I notice that change of keratin after shampoo. Why the change??
She did it this way since she was clarifying. Clarifying shampoos tend to strip the hair of products, so you don't wanna remove the keratin protein that you've just applied. In her other video, she was just using a regular shampoo, so it was ok to apply the keratin beforehand. Right, Val? 😊
@@Cusp_of_magic Thanks for your response and explaining the Why it t totally makes sense to me! Happy growing !💞
That’s right sis!😉🥰 it’s all about knowing when to use your products. When clarifying, always use your products after as a clarifying shampoo strips the hair of products, build up, mineral deposits etc. Great question, Amanda!
@@HairliciousInc Thanks for all the tips and awesome videos! Keep it coming and happy growing!!
I just came home from a relaxer appointment haha. Hair looks amazing as always!
Thank youuu hun💞
Hi Val! New subscriber here 💖. I know you made a video recently about switching to Affirm and leaving some products alone because of formaldehyde. I’m natural (with color-treated hair) and bought a bunch of your recommended products to prep for my upcoming Tex-lax day. And I ended up buying SCurl Activator Moisturizer but my bottle no longer says it contains DMDM Hydantoin (also an Infusium repair leave in treatment says it no longer contains that according to its ingredients). Do you know for sure if SCurl changed their formula? I couldn’t find this info (like you I do a lot of research). Thanks, and great content 😊 I don’t know if I can truly trust that they removed it.
Thanks for this video..so how many days to relaxing can I do this process?
What do you base your scalp with the night before relaxer day? Dax?
I do not have one, but since I found you, I know NOW, how to treat relaxed hair now. You are a blessing!
So happy to hear this!!! Thanks for watching hun💕
Love your videos 💕💫 your voice is so calming and I love watching how you care for your hair!
What dryer are you using?
Washing my hair in sections really saved my hair journey 🤗🥰
For relaxer day, do I need to use dax and roux? I'm having trouble finding the porosity control from your video.
So I don't own a steamer or a dryer. Is there another way to steam until I get one?
Heat up a wet rag in the mircrowave, place a cap on your head, then the heated rag and then put a cap on top to trap the heat in. When it gets cool just heat it up again.
Your channel has inspired me a lot. Now I know How to grow a healthy relaxed hair! I intend switching to relaxed hair soon. Can I use this routine before relaxing my 7 year old 4c hair??
Any advice for protein sensitivity?
Can you please share your weekly wash routine?
Her shed hair is how much I lose just running my fingers through my hair 😂
Yup
Contemplating getting a relaxer after 8 years. I use to get it once a year and loved it. Less product, less frizz. I feel so guilty thinking about going back. On the fence.
Its a big decision and I totally understand. What’s making you feel guilty though?!
@@HairliciousInc I feel like there’s so much pressure nowadays to love your natural hair. Like it’s a representation of your blackness. I don’t dislike my natural hair, a relaxer just makes it easier. My hair type is less coarse so there’s an assumption of “You’re not black enough to need it”. I think beautiful hair is healthy hair. Regardless of texture or length. It’s so acceptable nowadays to get Botox or body enhancements or wear wigs, but I feel like relaxers still get the side eye. I realize they’re also not the best for your hair. I probably need to do more research on certain brands to share with my stylist. Any recommendations would be appreciated. 🖤
I noticed that you did not use the avocado oil or the coconut oil. Instead you added the black Jamaican castor oil. Was there a special reason for this?
Good catch😉 no particular reason. Just wanted something a little more softening since my new growth was in full effect. Always listen to your hair🥰
What did you do when your hair was much shorter and braids and twists don't really stay in??
Val...what kind if hooded dryer is this?where can I buy one?
Do you apply any oils directly to your scalp
I always enjoy your videos your hair is looking gorgeous as always. Thanks for sharing Val😊👍🏾
Do you use the mielle mongongo collection or did you stop using it?
Hi, thanks for this video. What can be used in place of the dryer as shown in the video?
A heating cap, steamer, etc. any heating source you have.
@@HairliciousInc Thanks.
Is the ORS creamy aloe shampoo a clarifying shampoo?
Love your videos i never had a pre relaxer treatment , i will do this from now on !
Where did you purchase your hair dryer please?
Thank you!
Do you dye your hair? And is it bad to dye your hair? I have a lot of grey
Can I use any part of your regimen for natural hair that is breaking?
Thank you for your videos! Where did you get your t-shirt wrap?
You have to try Etae Silky Protein conditioner takes it to another level. Plus it detangles as well. Normally put the Etae on while the hair is wet Detangle (leave it in) ..than seal with the moisture mask and oil. Then steam it all together ... Saves time 😘
Where did u get ur dryer?
Hello, Val! I live in Rio and I would like to order this steamer from Amazon. Which brand is it? Thank you
Hi how often do you do a protein treatment
@Hairlicious thanks so much for this wash technique. God bless you with news ideas 🙏
I have never tried the Aphogee but I use the ORS hair mayonnaise. Should I try it out? Hmmmm.
Always use what works best for you sis. ORS hair mayo is great too!!
You should be using the protein treatment after not before relaxing
What do you use to base your scalp with? I went back to watch your self relaxer video, but you didn't say. T.I.A!
I lightly base with JBCO or jojoba oil.
Hey sis! Good video! How long does the whole process take? Thanks
I would say about 2-3 hours start to finish - no breaks.
@@HairliciousInc
That’s longer than my wash day.
I throughly enjoy your videos. I follow your regimen and it works. Yes I’m natural.
Amazing! Thanks for sharing and watching, Felicia💕
Another amazing video my sis 😍❤️🙌🏾
Una consulta por favor ,cada cuantos meses alisar su cabello🙏
Eso depende del crecimiento de tu cabello, no lo hagas tan seguido pero lo ideal sería cada 3 - 4 meses (12 - 16 semanas)
@@jenn1833 gracias bella
Hi I’ve been following you ,for my pre-relaxer wash day I used the karecare shampoo today after 6mnths stretch ,it tangled my hair so badly !ripped off my hair 😭😭😭😭😭maybe I didn’t get it right omg
Try prepooing with a moisturizing conditioner with oils before shampooing when you're stretching in sections also use heat with the prepoo or leave it in for as long as possible before washing with shampoo it's a life saver and allows you to stretch for as long as you want without breakage.
The S Curl doesn’t “revert” your roots after blow drying?
I havent found that it has. It literally is the only thing that softens them while I stretch.
No, it doesn’t revert. It makes it super soft and easy to manage.
Where did you get the hair steamer from?
I got it as a present and I can't seem to find it online anymore.
@hairliciousinc. Can that scurl moisturizer be used in relaxed hair?
Yes, it can!
Truly enjoyed video thank you as always 🥰
I’m switching from no lye to lye and I’m wondering do i treat it the same as i wud if i were only doing regrowth do i go crazy protecting the rest of my hair for over processing ? Or do i allow it to run down my strains when I’m rinsing , nobody can seem to answer me ? 🙏🏽
There no way you can stop it from running down your hair when wash it out ..the hair will not get over processed because the relaxer isn’t sitting on your hair for long
@@yanimiller5856 i know that but i was asking since I’m switching do i still protect my hair the same way. ? Well i already used my no lye bc wasn’t no sense in wasting it but i did bye my ors in super stretch bc altho i have 4c hair my hair is also very very resistant to any type of straightener, when i was getting it done in the salon . They all are amazed that my curl pattern is still resisting the straightening process it still will
Be
Wavy while someone else with even a course texture would have already been straightened . My hair damn near wants to wave up even with a relaxer. So hopefully when i try this super it have better results
Another great video! (I upgraded my hair dryer too and it was the best decision!)...I am 21 weeks post tomorrow.
Gotta level up the tools!😉 Thanks for watching Debbie. When do you plan on relaxing?
@@HairliciousInc I had an eczema breakout in my scalp so my dermatologist told me it's looking good but to go a little longer...my/ our bday is 3/31 so I know I want a fresh relaxer by then. Thanks for asking!