[blessedbreasts]

Hm. I see. Actually, I had only been to a stylist on rare occasion. We most often relaxed our hair at home. Well, I guess there might be more options to consider. I actually don't prefer straight hair. I tried relaxers of different strengths, texturizers, etc and even "natural relaxers." Those long flowing locks of waves will have to be achieved some other way. I usually trim or cut my hair every few months. Now, it is so long, it hangs down a little. It's like a contest with myself or genetics. I wonder who will win.

There are lots of options. I wouldn't rule anything out. Most of us don't know how to handle our own hair. Unfortunately, there's nothing intuitive about the care of it; it really is something that has to be researched and studied up on. I use a straight up, chemical-laden, extra strength relaxer. I just make sure to do the whole process in a careful, nourishing way from beginning to end.

Maybe I'll make a detailed post on how I do it, with the products I use and everything.

Sounds like you're getting somewhere! That's fab. Good luck. I think you will win!