Misha's Hair Update (2) *VIDEO*

I decided to do a random update about my hair since it's been a while. This video covers what's been going on, goals, and some surprising news! 

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WMH Help Guide (a must read!)

I thought I'd make a navigation/ get started guide for those unfamiliar with the blog and all of it's features. It has many features which allows you to interact and be apart of the site. There's a chatroom/forum, a monthly newletter, and much more.Below is a screen shot each section I will be giving you a "tour" of is numbered.

1.The FOLLOW Button
This button allows you to follow our blog. The perks? New posts will be conveniently displayed on your blogger dashboard along with other sites you've "followed". You can follow publicly or privately.


2. The Community Section
IMO it's the greatest part of this site. This section allows you to interact with other readers, ask questions, answer questions, start "challenges", give reviews, share your experiences, request tutorials, and much more. It can be used the same way a forum is. You can sign in as a guest with a screen name, or with your facebook and twitter name. You can also remain anonymous. On Wednesdays at 8pm (Eastern Time) we will also have a "full" site chat/ discussion on a topic.  If you would like to continue reading the site AND chatting scroll down and on the side bar (picture below) there is a mini chat widget. You can read the blog and still interact.

3. The Navigation Bar

Makes visiting our blog and finding information a BREEZE. (The search bar is also very helpful)Every post is categorized and is under the "related tab". Each tab drops down into multiple sections just put your mouse over the section you wish to visit or expand.If you are new to your hair growth journey the "Educate" tab is a great place to start out. The "Our Hair" tab are posts related to our hair (Kara & Misha's hair) it includes length checks and our regimen.The FAQ tab is where all "Frequently Asked Questions" are posted. We pick one that is sent to us via the chatroom or email (whipmyyhair@gmail.com) and answer it. The Contest tab has information, and updates about any current, upcoming, or past contests and GIVE AWAYS we've had. Check that tab OFTEN. The rest is pretty self explanatory. 

 Recommended Reads:

 Glossary   <<Common terms you'll see used here.

Regimen Building 101 << In depth and very helpful! 

Hair Length Chart << Commonly used terms for each length.

Healthy Hair 101  << The baiscs

If you ever need to refer to this page again it will be made a "permanent" tab under EDUCATE.

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My Relaxer FAIL. (PICS INSIDE)

After transitioning for 13 months,in other words a year and one month (I only had about 4 inches of relaxed hair left), February 10th I decided to relax.

WHY?: 

1.It took forever to detangle my hair. 

2. My hair was growing BUT I couldn't really wear it "out" and enjoy it.

3. I was tired of weaves

4. I wanted to be able to COMB my hair.

5. It was very time consuming
TIP: CLICK PHOTOS TO ENLARGE.

8 Months Post

11 Months Post

1 Year Post

So, I did my "homework". I also contemplated weather or not this is what I wanted to do. Then, I weighed the pros and cons of a no lye relaxer and a lye one. After finally deciding to go through with the process,  I asked my mother to go to the store for me to get me an ORS (Organic Root Stimulator) relaxer. She came back with a SOFT & BEAUTIFUL. I never used this brand before.
I have very thick hair so we left it on for about 20 minutes. I didn't want it bone, stuck to my head straight but I wanted it STRAIGHT. So........after it was all said and done it looked a little straighter when  it was wet BUT, when it dried I looked in the mirror and was like (OMG!). It laughed at that perm, resisted it ,and was totally under processed (except my "bang"). All it really did was just loosened my texture  a bit. It's still THICK, a job to detangle, and comb. I guess it just wasn't meant to be. So just to make it easier on everyone I'm going to consider myself "TEXLAXED" from now on. 

AFTER: This is after my so called "relaxer". In that picture it's wet, I find when it's wet it's easier to tame. It's not until it dries does it end up like...... 

AFTER: This is my hair the same night it was "texlaxed" after it dried.(I took my face out because it was 2AM and I was looking rough! lol)

AFTER: This was taken 2 weeks ago, dry with no product. ( MARCH 2nd)

         The next photos are up close texture shots taken 3 days ago.

 ARE YOU MAD? No, because at the end of the day this hair journey IS a learning process.


WHAT DO YOU PLAN ON DOING NEXT? To be honest, I have no idea. I don't think I'm going to try and relax my hair again. I plan on leaving it as it for now and protective styling all summer anyways. I think transitioning for such a long period of time was harder than just doing the BC because of the straight ends. Especially when it came to styling. My styling lately has consisted of WNG's (Wash & Go's) and buns,with the exemption of the Dominican blowout I got on Feb. 17th, pretty simple. I'm going to hold divine intervention responsible for this. I guess the relaxer was just not meant to be for me and I'm okay with that. BETTER THAN having DAMAGE I'm pretty used to it now.

WRITTEN BY: MISHA

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No Lye Vs Lye

No lye aka box kit relaxers vs lye relaxers. Most "lye" relaxers are not sold in normal stores (excluding BSS). It usually has "for professional use only" on the container. Lye relaxers do not have to be mixed up and are ready to use.Now the question is what is the difference?

NO LYE RELAXERS 
-are easier on the scalp but much more harsh on the hair.
- also get hair "bone" straight to whereas a no lye relaxer will not.
- has a lower pH level 
-leaves deposits left behind on hair and causes breakage. 
Why?
because mineral deposits make it harder for hair to absorb the moisture it needs. 
Contrary to belief a box relaxer is only good 24hrs after it is mixed!

LYE RELAXER
-is better for your hair but worse for your scalp.
-you're hair won't get as straight with a no-lye
-has a higher pH level
-does not leave behind deposit.
-lift & swell cuticle to straighten


These are the differences in the end it's all personal choice.I think what matters most is what you do with your hair following your relaxer.

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