Coat your hair in your favorite oil
If you’re only doing root touch-ups, add some coconut, almond, or castor oil to your previously relaxed hair the night before your salon appointment. This protects your hair from relaxer run-off so that the length of your hair won’t be double-processed.
One may also ask, can I oil my hair before relaxing?
Any minor irritation can result in the dreaded burning once the relaxer is applied.
Secondly, can you scratch your scalp before a relaxer?
Don’t scratch, wash or work out 3-4 days prior to relaxer day. Believe it or not, this can cause scalp irritation, which can lead to burning.
How do I prepare my hair for a relaxer touch up?
How I Prepare My Hair For A Relaxer Touch-up
- Detangle. Since I stretch my relaxers I tend to have several weeks of new growth which can mean some serious tangling. …
- Clarify. At least a week before my touch up I clarify my hair to start with a cleaner slate. …
- Deep condition. …
- Strengthen. …
- Protect.
How do I protect my scalp before getting a relaxer?
The Week Before Your Appointment
- Use a protein packed wash and conditioner to deep condition your hair. …
- Do not irritate your scalp. …
- Seal the moisture into your hair. …
- Part your hair into 4 or more sections. …
- Detangle each section of hair. …
- Use oils to protect your scalp.
Should I base my scalp before a relaxer?
Relaxers can irritate your skin; it is a great idea to apply a base cream on your scalp before relaxing by parting your hair into multiple sections. Do not forget to apply the base cream to your hairline and around your ears as well.
Should I comb my hair before relaxing?
Smooth, Don’t Comb
When you start to relax your hair, make sure your are smoothing the chemicals on rather than combing them through your hair. Some people insist on raking a comb through their hair as they relax it, but this may lead to breakage.
What happens when you stop relaxing your hair?
Relaxers are irritants and need to be placed on the hair with care. Chemicals need to be avoided when there are other underlying problems with your scalp. Many clients who stop relaxing their hair who have flaky scalp, notice less itching and dryness once they stop using relaxers.
What should you not do before a relaxer?
Here are some guidelines on what to avoid doing before and while relaxing your hair.
- Shampooing Before. …
- Forgetting to Detangle. …
- Working in Big Sections. …
- Overlapping Chemicals. …
- Combing the Relaxer Through. …
- Leaving Chemicals on Too Long. …
- Not Using Neutralizer. …
- Skipping Conditioner.
What’s the difference between lye and no lye relaxers?
The difference is in the type of chemicals used. In lye relaxers, the active ingredient is sodium hydroxide. In no-lye relaxers, the active ingredient is calcium hydroxide. No-lye relaxer is usually a little milder and good for sensitive scalps, but the calcium can cause hair to be slightly drier.