theLovelyStyle
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I know that it is a BIG NO-NO 
to wash within 3 days before a relaxer, but how about co-washing?
to wash within 3 days before a relaxer, but how about co-washing?
Co-Washing B4 a Relaxer??
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Vintageglam
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I am convinced its a full moon 
erplexed
erplexed
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Vintageglam
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Can some one please start a thread on Relaxer do's and don'ts please. From the threads today there is clearly a need for it. These threads today show why there is hair loss from chemical processes among black women at such epic levels. I feel a "sticky" on chemical usage would allow people to read the basics and prevent unnecessary injury.
As a non-relaxer I do not feel privileged to do it.
As a non-relaxer I do not feel privileged to do it.
theLovelyStyle
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Im sorry, what?
Vintageglam
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theLovelyStyle
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Ok, so I take it to be a no. Thanks alot.
Adaoba2012
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I'm wondering what the need is for cowashing before a relaxer?
theLovelyStyle
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Well my stretch is over am I am ready for a relaxer. Last week I tried out my new flat iron (I couldnt wait) and wore my hair straight for a about 5 days. I'm in dire need for a DC but I really dont wanna wait another few days after a DC and the whole detangling process in prep for another relaxer. I guess Im just being impatient, Ill DC, wait, detangle, and relax.
MsRR
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I agree...Girl they got me rolling tonight...
I am convinced its a full moon
theLovelyStyle
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I figured as much. I guess I'm being impatient lol.
Americka
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I've been there.
It is better to ask and learn than to guess and have a setback that could have been avoided. 
Jade Feria
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Um....no. The reason why you shouldn't wash before a relaxer, is the same reason why you shouldn't co-WASH before a relaxer.
supermodelsonya
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Not to be funny, but Neosporin works great on scalp burns.
Learned that the hard way five years ago.
Do not wet your hair before a relaxer.....period.
Learned that the hard way five years ago.
Do not wet your hair before a relaxer.....period.
theLovelyStyle
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I was under the impression that the reason we shouldn't wash near the relax date was because shampoo strips the hair of natural oils and "protectants" from chemical burns. However, I since my dc restores moisture and oils to my hair I thought maybe it wouldn't be as detrimental.
theLovelyStyle
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But, I guess water does opens the pores as well which would leave your scalp vulnerable to irratation during the chemical process. Like I said, I'm just being impatient (looking for hope in all the wrong places). Thanks to those of you for the help and reassurance w/out the sarcasm.
Jade Feria
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There you go! HHJ, and good job coming to the board with your question (no matter what the rest of us may think of it) before trying it out yourself.
I sure wish I had asked somebody first. 
LushLox
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Not to worry - it's all about learning. At least you asked first rather than regretting it later.
To be a total devil's advocate though I know dlewis either washes or co-washes her hair the day before her relaxer so clearly some can do it and can tolerate it, but it's still not something that I would take a risk on personally.
