Traycee
New Member
I feel like this is all information you guys already know...
I don't have any tips for Texlaxing...You guys educated me on this one
The most important step is neutralizing but will talk about that later
Always read instructions
Never wet hair before relaxing hair.........
Wait at least 3 day after washing and 5 day after removing braids...( you don't want to burn)
It is good to use a protective petroleum gel like or Vaseline...around hairline ...especially if you use a lye relaxer
Also lightly apply conditioner to ends to help with overlapping
I part my hair down the middle in two sections, but it is a lot easier for self relaxers to do four sections instead of two
Never start in the same place when applying relaxer
You don't want one particular area always being processed longer....
If you have a problem area ...like nape or crown...apply relaxer to that area last
I personally prefer using applicator brush to apply relaxer....some like the back of comb...It is important that you do not overlap...( waiting at least 6 weeks or 1/4 inch of new growth makes this so much easier)
Never apply relaxer from root to tip....
application time should be 5 to 8 mins ...Thicker hair no longer than 10 mins ( quicker the better)
I know it is popular at salons...but never comb hair while relaxer is in hair to help break it down ...
What I do is after I apply it. I rub gently with finger tips to help breakdown hair
Over and Under processing....
Most relaxers give you a breakdown on how long you can leave relaxer on your hair
This is a great system ....never go over time suggested.....
Use a mirror....rub relaxer to see if your hair is broken down the way you prefer.....Timers are good but you'll find sometimes your hair will breakdown quicker than you expected...(remember porosity effects how fast your hair processes)
Using a mirror over a timer will save you from over-processing and under-processing....
Rinse relaxer throughly.....Make sure you have completely rinsed out relaxer before shampooing
I know a lot of women add in protein treatment before shampooing...which is great....But remember until you use a neutralizing shampoo you hair is still processing
Always use a neutralizing shampoo after relaxing ....I like to let the neutralizing shampoo sit on my hair for at least a couple of minutes before I start shampooing....Color coded neurlizers are great when your a beginner...
Thats all I can think of right off the top of my head....Any more questions please feel free to ask ....and please add advice here!!!!!!
I don't have any tips for Texlaxing...You guys educated me on this one
The most important step is neutralizing but will talk about that later
Always read instructions
Never wet hair before relaxing hair.........
Wait at least 3 day after washing and 5 day after removing braids...( you don't want to burn)
It is good to use a protective petroleum gel like or Vaseline...around hairline ...especially if you use a lye relaxer
Also lightly apply conditioner to ends to help with overlapping
I part my hair down the middle in two sections, but it is a lot easier for self relaxers to do four sections instead of two
Never start in the same place when applying relaxer
You don't want one particular area always being processed longer....
If you have a problem area ...like nape or crown...apply relaxer to that area last
I personally prefer using applicator brush to apply relaxer....some like the back of comb...It is important that you do not overlap...( waiting at least 6 weeks or 1/4 inch of new growth makes this so much easier)
Never apply relaxer from root to tip....
application time should be 5 to 8 mins ...Thicker hair no longer than 10 mins ( quicker the better)
I know it is popular at salons...but never comb hair while relaxer is in hair to help break it down ...
What I do is after I apply it. I rub gently with finger tips to help breakdown hair
Over and Under processing....
Most relaxers give you a breakdown on how long you can leave relaxer on your hair
This is a great system ....never go over time suggested.....
Use a mirror....rub relaxer to see if your hair is broken down the way you prefer.....Timers are good but you'll find sometimes your hair will breakdown quicker than you expected...(remember porosity effects how fast your hair processes)
Using a mirror over a timer will save you from over-processing and under-processing....
Rinse relaxer throughly.....Make sure you have completely rinsed out relaxer before shampooing
I know a lot of women add in protein treatment before shampooing...which is great....But remember until you use a neutralizing shampoo you hair is still processing
Always use a neutralizing shampoo after relaxing ....I like to let the neutralizing shampoo sit on my hair for at least a couple of minutes before I start shampooing....Color coded neurlizers are great when your a beginner...
Thats all I can think of right off the top of my head....Any more questions please feel free to ask ....and please add advice here!!!!!!