How long should i wait?

brwnskingirl · May 8, 2004

I have cornrow braids in, I want to take them out some time next week. I will need a relaxer. How long after taking out the braids should I wait?

Poohbear · May 8, 2004

u should wait at least 2-4 weeks before relaxing. During your wait, you should deep condition your hair. HTH

alliyah4eva203 · May 8, 2004

2 weeks should be fine and like poohbear said do a deep conditioning treatment.

moneychaser · May 8, 2004

If your hair is healthy I say 1 week

brwnskingirl · May 8, 2004

2 weeks? wow. My hair is fine and healty. 2 weeks is a long time.

alliyah4eva203 · May 8, 2004

it just depends on your hair. i've had a retouch the day after i took out cornrows i had in for 5 weeks with no adverse affects.
to each his own

brwnskingirl · May 9, 2004

well Ill take it out on a sunday wash it and deep condition, and then get a relaxer on saturday. I should be okay

GoingBack · May 9, 2004

That sounds good to me.