I’m always in a bit of a bind after the first two weeks post-relaxer. My hair isn’t as flat and straight any more, but I’m trying not to use heat. My only other alternative? Curls! Thus far I’ve tried a number of options for heatless curls and I’ve found that some work better at different stages post-relaxer. For me, bantu knots work wonders when I’m no longer completely straight but the new growth hasn’t set in yet. Bantu knots give me a bigger, more wavy curl than flexi rods or braids outs, but I find that they take longer to set at night and don’t come out as bouncy if you don’t use a moisturizer when setting them. I secure them with hair pins and cover my head with my satin bonnet. In the morning I rub some coconut oil on my fingers before taking them down. Finally, I finger comb to conceal the parts and style as desired. VoilĂ ! Big, beautiful wavy curls (and it’s considered a low manipulation style…. score!)
Do bantu knots work for you?
Smooches! xx