I am currently stretching my relaxer again - I am eleven weeks-post relaxer. I've never actually stretched my relaxer past 12 weeks (to the best of my knowledge), but I may do it this time.

The hardest thing about stretching a relaxer (especially in the summer time) is styling while simultaneously nourishing my tresses. If I want to keep pulling off a sleek, straight look, it is very much possible (and I have some thick, tight curls for roots), but I know that to achieve that look at…

February 4, 2011: My Relaxer After Stretching My Hair for 11 Weeks 

I got my hair relaxed yesterday (with an accompanying moisturizing treatment). Here is what it looks like:

I'm happy with my progress. Since my last relaxer (11 weeks ago), my hair appears to have grown a couple of…