Relaxer Day

So today was my relaxer day. I am somewhat pleased with my progress because there was some growth,  however I experienced a lot of breakage because I was putting too much protein (yet again) and stress on my hair. My hairdresser suggested I stop wearing my twist because he thinks my hair is too fine for the twist (extensions) I've been wearing as a protective style, which has also been hindering my growth retention. Although it makes me sad (they have become my safety blanket) I think I agree.  I am still not happy with my sides as a result of this issue (they are currently still touching my jaw!). In other words it looks as though there has been no growth/progress?!!!!

I had significant new growth over the last two months, particularly in the back and the front. Those areas seem to take care of themselves no matter what type of abuse I dish out. My new growth was also a bit thicker, especially in the front and nape area. so I am pleased.  My sides are a completely different story though. Breakage, shedding....Absolutely no progress there. I think overall I would see a lot of change in the thickness if my hair wasn't damaged. Over the next few months I am going to have to give my sides some serious TLC and go back to the basics (massage, scalp oil mix) to see if I can salvage what I've achieved and halt this breakage issue I've been dealing with. I was just doing too much.....no more chemical based scalp growth aids.

I didn't get a trim this time around even though my hairdresser suggested it. Instead I used the Maxi Kit Split-Ender to "dust" my ends when I got home. My ends definitely looked cleaner after using it, so it' s plus in my book for helping me retain length, while keeping split ends in check (I will post a review tomorrow). I will probably do a proper trim after my next relaxer, I don't want my ends to look wimpy, wimpy, wimpy.... (as they are a little uneven). However I won't be asking my scissor happy hairdresser to trim my ends. I'll get my sister/friend to do it for me.

I don't know if it's just me, but it seems like my hair is getting thinner. I think it may be due to some of the breakage, but will need to pay attention to that. I also think my hairdresser made my hair a little straighter than he should have, so I'm not happy there because right now it feels a little lifeless. I hope it doesn't have a negative impact on my hair overtime (e.g. breakage).

As a final note, I M & S with NTM and  the silk oil capsules that come with the Maxi Kit and my hair is loving it. I will say my ends are super crispy right now and it really needs the added moisture. M & Sing seems to really help my ends look a bit better. It's unfortunate I was sleeping on this process for the last 5 months. Oh well, you live and learn.