How the relaxer works?

[babydoll1209]

Thankssss sweetie, erm... so does it last as long as japan straightening? And does it damage our hair ? I do permanent straightening once a year and despite the cost and people said the hair is damaged, i still love the look and feel of my hair after having done.

 

[frazerti]

it last when your hair grows then you need a touch up, a relaxer is going to last you can not take a relaxer out all that vinigar and egg ppl put to take it out does not work lye is lye and lye is what makes the hair straight it is a harsh chemical that can really blind a person if you are not careful now when your hair grows which is about a half inch a month then you would need a touch up but instead wait two months so you will have a whole inch of new growth to relax

 

[babydoll1209]

for great info. you're so sweet.

 

[monniej]

Originally Posted by frazerti okay you have a no lye relaxer, no lye are ones you have to mix with activator they usually come in the box for about 5.00, and you have the ones that have lye which are no mix they don't come in a box just a jar, one that i like is affirm or kera care, mizani is the best and they usually run about 10.00 and up, now the no lye comes with conditioner and xtras, the lye you have to buy the neutralizing shampoo separate as well as the conditioner, that would be an arm and a leg if you can afford it, if not do the box. sodium hydroxide is the active ingredient that is very affective for people with curley hair. now determining the type of relaxer all depends on your hair you have mild medium and super super is extreme for people with coarse hair and medium is for ppl with normal hair and mild is for fine if you know the texture of your hair then choose accordingly. now take base or vaseline and base your scalp and the perimeter of your head all around then prt your hair in four prts and sart in the nape of your head and work up. now is this your first time ever staightening your hair if it is then you are what we call a virgin and also try not to brush comb or scratch the scalp the day b4 other then that go to a salon near you and have them do it at the salon you can find some cheap that will do it for 20 -60 bucks personally i don't do it for that much (I charge much more) but it would probably be in your best interest
later.

great advice tiffany!

 

[frazerti]

thank you

 

[Brownshugaz]

I don't think you should put the relaxer on your whole head every time you get a touch up. That will just lead to broken over processed hair. To avoid overlapping the virgin hair with the previously relaxed hair. apply conditioner to your relaxed hair so that the chemical will only be on the virgin hair in need of a touchup.

For the record, unless you really know what you're doing I would not suggest relaxing your hair at home especially if it's a first time thing.

 

[frazerti]

that is also a trick they taught us in school.

 

[SumtingSweet]

Originally Posted by Brownshugaz I don't think you should put the relaxer on your whole head every time you get a touch up. That will just lead to broken over processed hair. To avoid overlapping the virgin hair with the previously relaxed hair. apply conditioner to your relaxed hair so that the chemical will only be on the virgin hair in need of a touchup.
For the record, unless you really know what you're doing I would not suggest relaxing your hair at home especially if it's a first time thing.

She's absolutely right! The stuff that they sell in the drugstore is the same stuff that they use in salons. Go to a qualified professional (get references and everything) the first time you get it done because the chemicals in relaxers are strong and potentially harmful. You'll save yourself a whole heap o' trouble and discomfort. And remember that it is a permanent process, kind of like permanent hair color. The only way to get rid of the relaxed hair is to cut it. I bet your hair is beeyootiful anyways...you don't need that stinky stuff

Learn to work with watcha got hun

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[frazerti]

oh and another thing when you go to a salon go to one that is credible, b/c you need consultation, if you don't get consultation then something could go very wrong. and make sure you sign an aggrement or a release card, those salons that do that are professional, there are others but I doubt they do all that xtra stuff I just wrote

but I personally wouldn't do it I used to but it gets tiring to maintain and it burns like you wouldn't believe if you have sensitive scalp