What Do You Do to Your Hair/Scalp The Night Before A Relaxer?

[tryn2growmyhair]

I pretreat it with oil, probably coconot becuase I know that my scalp does not react negatively to it and a number of Indians have told me that it is a good scalp treatment. Otherwise, I use a special petroleum base cream. I think that I will use the coconut the night before a relaxer then just before going to the salon put on the special relaxer base on my scalp and protecto on my hair.

 

[senimoni]

Usually I scratch alot!!!


I'm curious about this b/c I will be getting a relaxer or texturizer possibly in the next week or so.

 

[Sweet_Ambrosia]

I usually do nothing to it!
I try to avoid scratching my scalp thats about it.
I've always base my scalp & hairline the same day as i put my relaxer in.

 

[tryn2growmyhair]

Well, I also forgot to mention that I try to wait a week between washing my hair and relaxer. That is super tough because I work out a lot and my scalp itches. I just put tea tree oil on my scalp because it was itching a lot and it is now on fire! I hope that my relaxer goes well.

 

[Isis]

I usually do nothing to it!
I try to avoid scratching my scalp thats about it.
I've always base my scalp & hairline the same day as i put my relaxer in.

Same here.
Now, using a scalp oil treatment could possibly be a good idea, I just haven't done it yet the day before a relaxer. If I did ever try this, I would still base my scalp on the same relaxer day.

 

[shellzfoshizzle]

I don't do anything to my hair/scalp the night before. Usually my scalp (and everyone elses's) seems to itch all over because it's a psychological thing and we can't scratch. WE KNOW we are getting a relaxer and its not good to scratch, so of course, it itches. I love getting a relaxer when my hair is dirty, oily and itches. Sounds nasty but my relaxer takes much better and doesn't burn!

 

[NAY007]

I don't do anything. I just make sure I don't scratch my scalp or brush my hair.

 

[Hair2day]

The night before a relaxer I apply nothing to the scalp. On the day of the relaxer I base my scalp & hairline with Affirm base. Then I apply Proteco to the previously relaxed hair.

 

[karezone]

I base the night before. When I base the day of I get unprocessed hair

 

[Neroli]

Nothing. Trying hard NOT to touch or scratch!

 

[blessedangil03]

Is there an oil or something to put on the scalp to avoid itching?

 

[Jewell]

I put Profectiv Healthy Ends on the ends of my hair the night before a touch-up. I don't put anything on my scalp, and I definitely won't comb, brush or scratch the whole day before.

 

[sugaplum]

I oil my scalp the day before. And the day off the relaxer, I put oil from the end of the re-growth down to my ends (to prevent over processing).

 

[ThursdayGirl]

I used to base my scalp the night before with Dudley's AD&E. Also, made sure I washed my hair at least 3-4 days before touch-up. Using these two techniques ... but a really good stylist who tried to minimize the amount of relaxer that touched my scalp... I haven't burned in a couple of years.

 

[tryn2growmyhair]

Is there an oil or something to put on the scalp to avoid itching?

I base my hair with something called Summit Sensitive Scalp. I dont know what's in it but my itchies stop and my scalp tingles instead.

 

[tryn2growmyhair]

I used to base my scalp the night before with Dudley's AD&E. Also, made sure I washed my hair at least 3-4 days before touch-up. Using these two techniques ... but a really good stylist who tried to minimize the amount of relaxer that touched my scalp... I haven't burned in a couple of years.

Thanks a lot. I was worried about how soon I could relax after a wash.

 

[CLASSYEBONYGIRL]

I don't do anything to my hair/scalp the night before. Usually my scalp (and everyone elses's) seems to itch all over because it's a psychological thing and we can't scratch. WE KNOW we are getting a relaxer and its not good to scratch, so of course, it itches. I love getting a relaxer when my hair is dirty, oily and itches. Sounds nasty but my relaxer takes much better and doesn't burn!

This happens to me too and I always wonder why my scalp would start to itch a week or a few days before my relaxer/texturizer. Is this really a psychological thing or is it your scalp telling that it's time for a relaxer ?

 

[CLASSYEBONYGIRL]

I used to base my scalp the night before with Dudley's AD&E. Also, made sure I washed my hair at least 3-4 days before touch-up. Using these two techniques ... but a really good stylist who tried to minimize the amount of relaxer that touched my scalp... I haven't burned in a couple of years.

Same here. I have to wash my hair a few days before doing my relaxer/texturizer to get rid of any buildup that may cause my scalp to itch. I also have to base my scalp with some form of protective oil. By using these two techniques I don't experience any burning at all.

 

[brownhaired_bonanza]

I try my best not to scratch but I usually end up doing it anyway.

I pay for it later.

 

[star]

Oil my scalp!