Comments on: To relax or not relax http://www.dominicanblowout.com/questions_and_answers/to-relax-or-not-relax/ LaNegra's Hair Guide to Straight Hair Tue, 31 Jan 2012 22:13:44 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.1 By: LaNegra http://www.dominicanblowout.com/questions_and_answers/to-relax-or-not-relax/comment-page-1/#comment-4839 LaNegra Wed, 03 Mar 2010 17:35:37 +0000 http://www.dominicanblowout.com/?p=741#comment-4839 Maria, you know I'm so afraid of the Brazilian Keratin Treatments. The look great on many, but my research turned up way too many red flags. So, it only took you 10 months to transition? I haven't had a relaxer in about 13 months, but it's no easy task. I have a LOT of relaxed hair and a LOT of natural hair. The two are at odds with one another LOL. Claro que si, I'm going to have to make a decision before spring, otherwise, like you, I'll look like una bruja LOL. Maria, you know I’m so afraid of the Brazilian Keratin Treatments. The look great on many, but my research turned up way too many red flags.
So, it only took you 10 months to transition? I haven’t had a relaxer in about 13 months, but it’s no easy task. I have a LOT of relaxed hair and a LOT of natural hair.
The two are at odds with one another LOL.

Claro que si, I’m going to have to make a decision before spring, otherwise, like you, I’ll look like una bruja LOL.

]]> By: maria http://www.dominicanblowout.com/questions_and_answers/to-relax-or-not-relax/comment-page-1/#comment-4824 maria Wed, 03 Mar 2010 02:57:32 +0000 http://www.dominicanblowout.com/?p=741#comment-4824 I know you already relaxed but I just wanted to chime in. First of all transitioning to natural is not for the faint of heart. I transitioned for 10 months and almost lost my damn mind LOL I found it easier to transition by continuing to wear my hair straight because it hid my two crazy textures. That was 3 years ago and my hair is now completely natural. I do straighten it and it comes out very nice. In the summer its counterproductive because my hair reverts in 3 seconds LOL Parezco una bruja once I walk out the door. Anyway some people do Brazilian Keratin Treatments (BKT) to get rid of the kinks while their hair is transitioning or to be able to have straight hair in the summer. Its an option, but damn it costs like $300+ to get it done. Supposedly your hair reverts back to curly after a few months. I'm too chicken to even find out if that's true. The thought of transitioning again keeps me in check. I know you already relaxed but I just wanted to chime in.

First of all transitioning to natural is not for the faint of heart. I transitioned for 10 months and almost lost my damn mind LOL I found it easier to transition by continuing to wear my hair straight because it hid my two crazy textures. That was 3 years ago and my hair is now completely natural. I do straighten it and it comes out very nice. In the summer its counterproductive because my hair reverts in 3 seconds LOL Parezco una bruja once I walk out the door.
Anyway some people do Brazilian Keratin Treatments (BKT) to get rid of the kinks while their hair is transitioning or to be able to have straight hair in the summer. Its an option, but damn it costs like $300+ to get it done. Supposedly your hair reverts back to curly after a few months. I’m too chicken to even find out if that’s true. The thought of transitioning again keeps me in check.

]]> By: LaNegra http://www.dominicanblowout.com/questions_and_answers/to-relax-or-not-relax/comment-page-1/#comment-4376 LaNegra Sat, 20 Feb 2010 19:20:36 +0000 http://www.dominicanblowout.com/?p=741#comment-4376 Hey Anitra, no worries. We're all on the look out for the good stuff. However, we also know that it's going to run out sooner or later, which is why I've been playing around with my own concoctions. Hey Anitra, no worries. We’re all on the look out for the good stuff. However, we also know that it’s going to run out sooner or later, which is why I’ve been playing around with my own concoctions.

]]> By: Anitra/Morena http://www.dominicanblowout.com/questions_and_answers/to-relax-or-not-relax/comment-page-1/#comment-4347 Anitra/Morena Sat, 20 Feb 2010 06:55:11 +0000 http://www.dominicanblowout.com/?p=741#comment-4347 Oh no! I thought I found you a solution. Well I'll stay on the hunt because I really love Creme of Nature as well. Sometimes, discontinued items like that will pop up in Conway or Big Lots. I'll keep my eye out, I can always mail to you. Good luck with the Salerm, ladies! :) Oh no! I thought I found you a solution. Well I’ll stay on the hunt because I really love Creme of Nature as well. Sometimes, discontinued items like that will pop up in Conway or Big Lots. I’ll keep my eye out, I can always mail to you.
Good luck with the Salerm, ladies! :)

]]> By: LaNegra http://www.dominicanblowout.com/questions_and_answers/to-relax-or-not-relax/comment-page-1/#comment-4295 LaNegra Thu, 18 Feb 2010 11:33:35 +0000 http://www.dominicanblowout.com/?p=741#comment-4295 <strong>Canela </strong> - Well, now you've got me way curious about the Salerm Brushing, because I'm really considering relaxing some time in spring. I may have to try Brushing before jumping in. As for the tangles and frizz, whenever I have frizzed after rolos it's usually one of two things: 1. I didn't dry my hair completely or 2. My leave-in added too much of a coating to my hair, which made it seem that the volume doubled and it just didn't lay the way I wanted. A good example of what I'm talking about is my blowout technique video. Not only did it make it look as if I had dandruff, but it also made my hair look like I had tons of hairspray in it, like I stepped out of an 80's music video. The other thing I have noticed is that some products are absolutely wonderful on my relaxed ends, but make my natural hair impossible, while making my relaxed hair happy (vice-versa too). Do you think this might be the case? <strong>Anitra</strong> - Shampoos are a HUGE issue for me, regardless to where they are made. That's why I was so desperate to find a back up for my favorite. BTW, meant to tell you that the shampoo link you sent is not our beloved original formula, it's the "new and improved" version. So far, the closest I've come to the results of Creme of Nature is half-n-half. I use equal amounts of shampoo, mixed with a creme rinse and I get close to the results of Creme of Nature. Canela – Well, now you’ve got me way curious about the Salerm Brushing, because I’m really considering relaxing some time in spring. I may have to try Brushing before jumping in.

As for the tangles and frizz, whenever I have frizzed after rolos it’s usually one of two things:
1. I didn’t dry my hair completely or
2. My leave-in added too much of a coating to my hair, which made it seem that the volume doubled and it just didn’t lay the way I wanted. A good example of what I’m talking about is my blowout technique video. Not only did it make it look as if I had dandruff, but it also made my hair look like I had tons of hairspray in it, like I stepped out of an 80′s music video.

The other thing I have noticed is that some products are absolutely wonderful on my relaxed ends, but make my natural hair impossible, while making my relaxed hair happy (vice-versa too). Do you think this might be the case?

Anitra – Shampoos are a HUGE issue for me, regardless to where they are made. That’s why I was so desperate to find a back up for my favorite. BTW, meant to tell you that the shampoo link you sent is not our beloved original formula, it’s the “new and improved” version. So far, the closest I’ve come to the results of Creme of Nature is half-n-half. I use equal amounts of shampoo, mixed with a creme rinse and I get close to the results of Creme of Nature.

]]> By: Canela http://www.dominicanblowout.com/questions_and_answers/to-relax-or-not-relax/comment-page-1/#comment-4293 Canela Thu, 18 Feb 2010 08:00:55 +0000 http://www.dominicanblowout.com/?p=741#comment-4293 Its all good LaNegra! I know how busy you must be!! I used the Salerm Brushing yesterday when blowing out my roots. I have alot of new growth because its been almost 4 months since I had a relaxer. It got my roots very straight and smooth. The only problem I had with my blowout was that when I blew out the roots, the rest of my hair didn't feel as soft and was very tangly. I don't know what I did wrong but I ended up having to comb out the rest of my hair to get the tangles out which made my hair look puffy and frizzy. I don't know if you know what I mean, but I don't know how to keep this from happening. Its all good LaNegra! I know how busy you must be!! I used the Salerm Brushing yesterday when blowing out my roots. I have alot of new growth because its been almost 4 months since I had a relaxer. It got my roots very straight and smooth. The only problem I had with my blowout was that when I blew out the roots, the rest of my hair didn’t feel as soft and was very tangly. I don’t know what I did wrong but I ended up having to comb out the rest of my hair to get the tangles out which made my hair look puffy and frizzy. I don’t know if you know what I mean, but I don’t know how to keep this from happening.

]]> By: Anitra/Morena http://www.dominicanblowout.com/questions_and_answers/to-relax-or-not-relax/comment-page-1/#comment-4287 Anitra/Morena Thu, 18 Feb 2010 03:45:36 +0000 http://www.dominicanblowout.com/?p=741#comment-4287 I'll weigh in here on SaLerm. My husbands aunt swears by all of their products. Her hair is naturally curly, however she does have highlights. She started the highlights about two years ago and stopped relaxing. She has always sworn that the SaLerm would stretch out her relaxer time and leave her hair soft and manageable. Since she has been doing the highlights, her hair still looks great, is manageable and growing. She deep conditions weekly and gets Dominican blow outs about twice a month. Usually she just wears a wash and go style. Now, on to me. She got me so excited about SaLerm that a few years ago I tried the shampoo (can't remember which one) and the deep conditioner. For me, both products did nothing. My hair wasn't dried out, but it wasn't super soft like I like. The shampoo didn't have enough 'slip' for my taste. My hair is natural, very thick and very curly, so like La Negra says, what doesn't work for me, might work for you. That's my two cents. I'm interested to hear anyone else's experience/opinion. I’ll weigh in here on SaLerm. My husbands aunt swears by all of their products. Her hair is naturally curly, however she does have highlights. She started the highlights about two years ago and stopped relaxing. She has always sworn that the SaLerm would stretch out her relaxer time and leave her hair soft and manageable. Since she has been doing the highlights, her hair still looks great, is manageable and growing. She deep conditions weekly and gets Dominican blow outs about twice a month. Usually she just wears a wash and go style.
Now, on to me. She got me so excited about SaLerm that a few years ago I tried the shampoo (can’t remember which one) and the deep conditioner. For me, both products did nothing. My hair wasn’t dried out, but it wasn’t super soft like I like. The shampoo didn’t have enough ‘slip’ for my taste. My hair is natural, very thick and very curly, so like La Negra says, what doesn’t work for me, might work for you.
That’s my two cents. I’m interested to hear anyone else’s experience/opinion.

]]> By: LaNegra http://www.dominicanblowout.com/questions_and_answers/to-relax-or-not-relax/comment-page-1/#comment-4266 LaNegra Wed, 17 Feb 2010 02:48:27 +0000 http://www.dominicanblowout.com/?p=741#comment-4266 Canela!! Mamita, I am so sorry that I didn't reply t your question. I was looking into the product, didn't want to answer until I had some information. I never heard of it, but I want to ask around. (Ya know, every time someone mentions a new product I get a twinge of excitement). So, to answer your question...No, I do not have any experience, but if someone does, I would love to hear from them. Canela, if you try it out, let me know what you think, k? Besos, LaNegra Canela!!

Mamita, I am so sorry that I didn’t reply t your question. I was looking into the product, didn’t want to answer until I had some information.
I never heard of it, but I want to ask around. (Ya know, every time someone mentions a new product I get a twinge of excitement).

So, to answer your question…No, I do not have any experience, but if someone does, I would love to hear from them. Canela, if you try it out, let me know what you think, k?

Besos,

LaNegra

]]> By: Canela http://www.dominicanblowout.com/questions_and_answers/to-relax-or-not-relax/comment-page-1/#comment-4264 Canela Wed, 17 Feb 2010 02:04:15 +0000 http://www.dominicanblowout.com/?p=741#comment-4264 I read that a product called Salerm Brushing is really helpful when trying to blow out your hair when you have a lot of newgrowth. LaNegra, do you have experience with this product? Could you tell us more about it? I read that a product called Salerm Brushing is really helpful when trying to blow out your hair when you have a lot of newgrowth. LaNegra, do you have experience with this product? Could you tell us more about it?

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