How do you apply a relaxer?
Apply the relaxer to the new growth in small sections.
- If you’ve never applied relaxer before, you’ll be coating all of your hair. If you have, then you should only be applying it to your roots.
- Avoid getting the relaxer on your scalp.
- Don’t apply the relaxer to the parts of your hair that aren’t new growth.
Can I relax wet hair?
Cleansing or even wetting your hair and scalp before you relax will lead to burning once the chemicals are applied. No matter what your regular cleansing routine is, do not shampoo your hair for at least one week before a relaxer application.
Should I wash my hair before relaxing it?
Cleansing or even wetting your hair and scalp before you relax might lead to burning once you apply the chemicals, because your scalp hasn’t had enough time to “rest” since your last shampoo. No matter what your regular cleansing routine is, do not shampoo your hair for at least one week before applying relaxer.
What do you base hair with before a relaxer?
Base your edges and scalp Anytime you get a relaxer, you should use a base such as Vaseline. I’ve noticed that many people only tell you to base your edges and your ears. When relaxing my hair, I based my edges, my ears and my scalp. Basing the scalp definitely helped stop the burning.
Should I comb my hair before relaxing?
If hair does need to be combed make sure that it is combed into 4 sections with a wide-toothed comb. This form of combing does not irritate the scalp and keeps the skin calm. An irritated scalp during the relaxing process has a higher chance of being burned or damaged by the relaxing treatment.
Can you put relaxer on the ends of your hair?
“When applying relaxer for the first time to virgin hair, the relaxer should be applied to the ends first working your way up the roots, smoothing the strands in the process. The ends take longer to process, whereas the roots respond faster because of the heat of your body,” says Pitters.
Should you detangle before relaxing?
Detangle your hair throughout the week Make sure you don’t have any tangles and knots in your hair days before your session. If your stylist has to detangle your hair minutes before putting relaxer in, it adds stress to your scalp. This increases sensitivity and your chances of incurring chemical burns.
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