Friday, May 14, 2010

How can I make my own hair relaxer?

How can I make my own hair relaxer. I want a relaxer that uses lye (no substitutes), so can a cosmetlogist hook me up with a formula. I know alkali, mineral oil, petroleum are in it, but what else.How can I make my own hair relaxer?
i found this site, it has the components of a relaxer, u can start from there.





http://www.freepatentsonline.com/5565216鈥?/a>How can I make my own hair relaxer?
Ethnic Hair Care Recipes


Hair Relaxer Cream and Moisturizer for Ethnic Hair





Phase A Weight %


For 240 g /8.5 oz





Distilled Water 62.6 %


175 g / 6.3 oz





Glycerin 5 %


12 g / 0.5 oz





Phase B








Medowfoam Seed Oil 8 %


19.2 g / 0.7 oz





Dimethicone 3 %


7.2 g / 0.3 oz





Sheabutter 3 %


7.2 g / 0.3 oz





CreamMaker Cat 4 %


9.6 g / 0.3 oz





Polysorbate 60 5 %


12 g / 0.5 oz





Cetyl Alcohol 2 %


4.8 g / 0.2 oz





Phase C





Jojoba Protein HP (hydrolyzed) 5 %


12 g / 0.5 oz





Provitamin B5 1 %


2.4 g / 0.08 oz





Paraben-DU or Cinnamom Cassia 1 %


2.4 g / 0.08 oz





Fragrance Oil 0.3 %


0.7 g / 0.03 oz





Citric Acid to adjust pH 4-5 0.1 %


0.24 g / 0.01oz








Method


Add phase B into a disinfected glass beaker and heat to 150F/67C, stir until the solid ingredients are melted. Add phase A into a separate glass beaker and heat to the same temperature. Remove beakers from the heat. Add phase B to phase A and stir well forming a homogenous solution. After the temperature has dropped below 100F/40C, add phase C to phase A/B and stir again. Adjust the ph value with citric acid, and fill into jars or tubes.





Properties


Hair Relaxer and Moisturizer for hard to manage and dry hair that needs extra moisture. The emulsifiers and emollients condition the hair while the protein, panthenol and sheabutter provide extra moisture so that the hair feels soft and smooth again.





Order Ingredients


To order ingredients click on the desired item to get directly to the corresponding product page.

















Leave-In Hair Balm for Ethnic Hair





Phase A Weight %


For 240 g /8.5 oz





Distilled Water 76.6 %


184 g / 6.6 oz





Behentrimonium Chlorid 1 %


2.4 g / 0.1 oz





Sorbitol 1 %


2.4 g / 0.1 oz





Phase B








CreamMaker Cat 3 %


7.2 g / 0.3 oz





Jojoba Oil 3 %


7.2 g / 0.3 oz





Dimethicone 2 %


4.8 g / 0.2 oz





Cetyl Alcohol 3 %


7.2 g / 0.3 oz





Cocoa Butter 2 %


4.8 g / 0.2 oz





GelMaker EMU 2 %


4.8 g / 0.2 oz





Phase C





Wheat Protein 4 %


9.6 g / 0.3 oz





Provitamin B5 1 %


2.4 g / 0.1 oz





Paraben-DU or Cinnamom Cassia 1 %


2.4 g / 0.1 oz





Fragrance Oil 0.3 %


0.7 g / 0.03 oz





Citric Acid to adjust pH 4-5.5 0.1 %


0.24 g / 0.01oz








Method


Add phase B into a disinfected glass beaker and stir until the solid ingredients are melted and dissolved. Add phase B into a separate beaker and heat up to 150oF/65oC, stir well to dissolve the gum. Add phase B to phase A and stir gently to mix all ingredients forming a homogenous solution. After the temperature has dropped below 100F/40C, add phase C to phase A/B and stir again. Adjust the ph value to 4-5 with citric acid.





Properties


Hair Balm to leave-in hair, contains more emollients than regular hair conditioners to provide more softness and moisture to ethnic hair.





Order Ingredients


To order ingredients click on the desired item to get directly to the corresponding product page.
I really don't think that's safe

Where can I get a hair relaxer cream?

So I'm hispanic and my hair used to be really long straight and healthy until the second time I got my highlights done the stylist used bleach when I normally had my highlights done with hair dye instead. So after that my hair has been really wavy, puffy and dry. %26amp; I have cut all the dry ends but my hair grows really slow. It's been almost 6 months since i cut my hair and it hasn't grown much.. But now since it's above my shoulders and it has layers, it gets supper puffy and wavy. So I wanted to know what method or creams I can apply to it ? Thank you so much !Where can I get a hair relaxer cream?
DO NOT use relaxer over procesed hair or it WILL fall out. Just wait until the color grows out then go to BEAUTY SUPPLY WAREHOUSE and get a hair relaxer that is for CHILDREN (it is much gentler and since you are hispanic you do not need the strong version which is for african american hair). Just for Me is a good brand for you but leave it on onle for 7 minutes regardless of what the package says.

What to do with my hair? +Relaxer?

I want to start 2009 with a new do. :)


Buuut I'm not sure what to do with it, I cut it short a few months ago (Aug) and it grew pretty quickly, now I'm really bored of it.


This is how it was when I had it cut:


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I-kinda-maintained it with a very crappy straightener:


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But then it broke and everything went a bit awry and I've taken to wearing a hat:


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Everytime I get a relaxer my hair just goes back to being mega frizzy, curly and kinda dull after a couple of washes.





Anyway, I'm going to get some good pencil GHDs for xmas and I want a new hair style that is maintainable for sixth form and also suits me.


Kinda want some layers, but I'm not sure if that would be a good idea with my texture hair and it being short.





I'd say it's about 6inches long..





Pllleeease help.


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You and your hair are really pretty. Are there curls under there? Visit www.mixedchicks.netWhat to do with my hair? +Relaxer?
get a nice straightener, it doesnt need to be Chi, but something on the same level. cut it again, or let it continue to gro, and the hat looks kinda good. dont bleach the tips, that looks dumb
THIS IS TOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO LONG

I am african american and puertorican . if i get a relaxer willl it make my hair coarse like black hair ?

yes





http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?鈥?/a>I am african american and puertorican . if i get a relaxer willl it make my hair coarse like black hair ?
as flower girl said, except, it's not a good idea to use a reg, if ur hair is not course. But a kiddie or a mild relaxer. and make sure u go to a professional black hair salon. it's not a good idea to relax it urself if ur new 2 itI am african american and puertorican . if i get a relaxer willl it make my hair coarse like black hair ?
Although it damages the hair that can be if you take care of it.I have silky,Shiny,relaxed hair ,without necessary using a flat iron and i love the way it looks.So I'm sure that can happen.
If you get your hair relaxed by an experienced professional, absolutely, your hair would be silky! I absolutely do not recommend you buy a cheap box relaxer and do it yourself - you aren't skilled at doing a relaxer, and who knows what could happen (breakage, hair falling out, fried, etc).





I suggest you make some calls to salons in your area. Make sure to ask what type of relaxer they use. Mizani Butter Blends (NOT the original formula), Affirm, and Dudley's are the best salon relaxers in my opinion. Also ask about the stylist's experience. If the receptionist cannot answer any of these ';technical'; type questions, chances are the salon is not very good and/or they don't do many relaxers.





Also, just FYI - many women of color have course looking hair because they apply cheap box relaxers themselves, which is unfortunately common practice. Their hair could be quite nice and silky/soft if they went to a professional. Since you are biracial, I suspect you could get especially nice results, but make sure the stylist knows not to use a strong/resistant relaxer formula (a good stylist will know this immediately).
No, just do not over process and you should be fine. Depending on your hair texture you may want to try a kiddie perm for starters. Another alternative would a relaxer by Motions, in a yellow and purple jar, get the one that says moisturizing relaxer (Regular). Get the shampoo and conditioner that go with it. This product will leave your hair very manageable, soft and shiny. You may want to try Silk Elements relaxer, it's very affordable, usually you can find it at Sally's beauty supply chains. It leaves your hair lightweight, silky and feathery with mucho bounce, love this product but hard to find. -Bronze and cream jar and bottles.

Does anyone know of a relaxer that allows you to air dry your hair straight? ?

The times that i have used a relaxer when i just let it air dry its still extremely frizzy and thick. I have to use a flat iron to get it straighter which is irritating, time consuming and even more damaging to my hair. I'm looking for a relaxer or some sort of straightening system that will allow me to simply wash and air dry with the outcome of straight.


Does anyone know of a relaxer that allows you to air dry your hair straight? ?
I would have to say that with African American hair- our hair will never be bone straight without at least a blow dry. Then- it will be dry and some type of oil sheen, or grease applied to your hair will rectify that. I honestly had the same question but it is not the relaxer- it is our natural hair- going back into its ';semi'; curl pattern after it is relaxed with a man-made chemical. I really hope this helps. God Bless!Does anyone know of a relaxer that allows you to air dry your hair straight? ?
You should invest in an ionic bonnet hair dryer. Still heat but does not apply it as concentrated on hairs as a blow dryer. Try styling your hair into a flat wrap - wrapping wet hair with setting lotion around your head completely. Unfortunately, depending on hair length/thickness you'll have to sit under the dryer a long time 2hrs or more to get completely dry to avoid frizziness. Or the roller wrap, set your hair with the largest rollers possible and sit under the dryer. It'll be straight with body.
hiii :)





Yeah try going to your local hairdressers or a really profesional one and ask about getting Chemical straightening done, it leaves your hair lookin immaculatly straight and theres no need for blow drying or straighteners.





It can cost from about 拢50- 拢300, and lasts upto a year, but its good investment if you c.b.a with flat irons and relaxers all the time








good luck :D!!


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products like these are heat activated. so no..

What will happen to your hair if you got a relaxer right after you took out your fake hair?

about to take fake hair out wanna know what to do with my hairWhat will happen to your hair if you got a relaxer right after you took out your fake hair?
Well relaxers are never healthy for your hair anyway, so yee. But umm, I think you should wait a little before relaxing it RIGHT after you take out the fake hair. Because the fake hair already breaks a little of your own hair and your hair becomes slightly weaker, (depending on wether it's a weave or extensions, and what type) so relaxing it right after isn't that much help. I think you should let your hair BREATHE a little, first. And THEN torture your hair again.:)


I don't think it will make that much of a difference anyway, because as I said, relaxers are never quite healthy. ;)What will happen to your hair if you got a relaxer right after you took out your fake hair?
You can relax your hair. How ever the tension from pulling out the hair may make the relaxer burn.
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  • How well does the ';kids organics'; hair relaxer work and is it good for my hair?

    i used to use just for me but i was told that wasn't a good one to use. i cant use any thing stronger than baby perms b/c my hair comes really Straight with just a kids regular perm.How well does the ';kids organics'; hair relaxer work and is it good for my hair?
    I dont use Kids Organic Relaxer but I do use their Shea Butter Detangling Lotion. why dont you just try a no lye mild adult relaxer

    I have very curly hair, should I put hair relaxer in it for just 5 minutes just to loosen up the curls?

    it takes about 2 1/2 hours to straighten my hair!!!!!! It is so ridiculos. Winter is coming up(california winter starts late) and every time i straighten my hair but go in cold air it gets all poofy. I have a hair relaxer that is called ';Soft and Beautiful, NO Lye botanicals hair relaxer'; and for my course hair the directions state to leave the cream on for 15 minutes for hair to get completly straighten. I DO NOT WANT TO GET MY HAIR STRAIGHT, i just want to make my crazy curls less curly and more wavy so it will be much easier to straighten. Should I???? Curl Texturizers seem like they only soften your hair a little bit and can i put it on my temple and nape cuz the box says dont put in on your scalp but i heard a lot of people do it. And also, the relaxer cant be that damaging because i only want to leave it on for 5 minutesI have very curly hair, should I put hair relaxer in it for just 5 minutes just to loosen up the curls?
    Sure. If this is what you want to do. You can also buy a texturizer, which is a low-grade perm and is used to loosen the natural curl pattern. Some people will leave a perm on their hair for a very short amount of time so that it gets underprocessed (same effects as a texturizer). Either way it's a chemical. If you're okay with no longer being natural, then go for it. Since it is a chemical you might want to let a licensed professional put in. There are also natura'laxers and I've heard of a temporary relaxer. None of which I will ever try, but something you might want to look into.





    You might also want to look into getting some anti-frizz serum if the frizz is becoming a problem. Sabino moisture block is supposed to keep the humidity and water out of your hair so that your hair stays straight longer, it also helps with frizz. You can go to the website and request a sample. It can only be washed out with shampoo. I've heard a lot of good reviews about it on the http://www.blackhaircare.com forum.I have very curly hair, should I put hair relaxer in it for just 5 minutes just to loosen up the curls?
    she don't what she talking bout^^^^^^ anyway if it takes that long to straighten your hair your couldn't possibly get the perm completely and effectively on all of your hair in 5 minutes-you hair would be over processed and under processed in most places....you should just get a texturizer be cause its meant to loosen curls.......
    You should do it. Usually things like that say they'll make your hair perfectly straight... don't, so leaving it for 10 minutes would probably make even more sense. Good luck!

    How do u get rid of hair relaxer. is cutting your hair the only way?

    i hav curly hair and i relaxed it but now i want it back natural and i don't really want to cut it. i heard pouring a Carib(beer) on it can take it out but i don't know how true that is.How do u get rid of hair relaxer. is cutting your hair the only way?
    I have never heard the rumor of pouring beer in your hair, but im sure it wont work. Scientifically, relaxers break down disulfide bonds in the hair which cannot be replaced. With 9 out of 10 relaxers鈥ust about all of them, you have to wait till the hair grows out and eventually cut it off. You can try perming your ends if you used a Thio relaxer. If it was a sodium hydroxide relaxer鈥our hair will never be curly again in that area. Keep deep conditioning it on a weekly to bi-weekly basis and trim it every 4 weeks until the relaxer is gone. If you wish to perm the relaxed areas, consult with a stylist who is familiar with chemical texture services. He or she can determine if the hair can be reverted back to the curly state with a perm. Hope this helps!How do u get rid of hair relaxer. is cutting your hair the only way?
    its not true....there's nothing that can take that chemical out...you will have to just grow it out or get a perm...but if you got a perm you might end up with a chemical hair cut.
    just cut it off now so it can start back growing. im thinking about cutting my relaxer out because i want to wear my hair in its natural state (wavy/curly). if i do it, i'll wait until the fall to cut it so it will be back long by summer/08.





    there's no quick fix to getting rid of relaxers/perms.
    you'll just have to wait until it grows out which depends on how fast your hair grows
    wait for it to grow out and cut it along the way :]
    cutting is the best way- you don't want to use any chemicals to remove it you may damage your natural hair. it'll grow back

    Question about Silk Elements Hair Relaxer?

    Ok first off, I am white and Egyptian and I have kinky, curly, dry hair. I went to sallys beaty supply today and the lady gave me a hair relaxer called SILK ELEMENTS. It is originally for African-Americans but she said it should work fine on my hair. So, I used it and Yes, it did work! But, I want to know if it'll be safe to wash my hair on wednesday or would it make the relaxer come out the first time i wash it? [i usually wash my hair every other day] If anyone could help me with this i would greatly apreciate itQuestion about Silk Elements Hair Relaxer?
    go to a salonQuestion about Silk Elements Hair Relaxer?
    Sodium hydroxide relaxers are formulated for anybody with the type of hair you have, white or black. No, it will not come out and is not a perm but a relaxer. The hair texture is permanently straightened.

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    The day that you did your perm you always wait a week before you wash it for the first time and it wont come out.
    I would wait about 5 days then you should be good.

    I need a good Hair relaxer?

    I have very curly hair and ive always hated it. So i always kinda keep it really short, like in buzz cut. I was wondering what brand of relaxer can i buy. Ive been using ogilvie relaxer, but its too weak, because it took me about 4 tries to get my hair straight, and that really damaged my hair. Also, i want a relaxer that you can use more than once, Ex, ogilvie comes in two parts, the relaxer, and the neutralizer. I have short hair, so i can use 1 bottle for like 3 appplications . I dont want one that you have to mix an activator into the relaxer, because it will only be good for one time. Money is kinda tight so i want to use a kit more than once. Thanks.


    Ps, to give you an idea, my hair is kinda like this


    http://images.jupiterimages.com/common/d鈥?/a>I need a good Hair relaxer?
    u could prob use relaxer like bantu, but whatever u get, make sure it says mild, and not regular or super. something like this comes in a jar, and u can use it more than once bcause u don't hav 2 do any mixing. i'm confused about the neutralizer part, maybe u meant activator. either way, when doing any relaxer, u'll hav 2 use neutralizing shampoo, or ur hair will fall out. btw-bantu only costs about $5 a jarI need a good Hair relaxer?
    Affirm

    I just got my hair relaxer put in yesterday, so how long should I wait to wash it?

    Does it have to be a week? My first day of school is in 5 days and my hair is incredibly dry. I just got my hair relaxer put in yesterday, so how long should I wait to wash it?
    OK, I'll start over here.





    I'm a black girl, 28 years old, and I have had a relaxer for the last ten years of my life.





    Real relaxers that black people use (AKA your hair goes from India Arie 1970s afro to Queen Latifah's kinda-straight kinda-not hair) is a thick white cream that smells and burns. If your scalp didn't become uncomfortably itchy, thats not what you got. If your hair texture is more like Tia and Tamera Mowry, this stuff isn't generally for you-there are gentler solutions to use. Fair warning, but people who do not have African-textured hair usually don't know how to do a relaxer. Ethnic hair styling evidently is not taught in most traditional beauty schools.





    This is how you get a relaxer:


    1) Apply generous amounts of the white cream to your hair-your head should be almost COMPLETELY white after this.


    2) Let sit for about 15 min-it will itch/burn.


    3)Wash THOROUGHLY and dry immediately


    4)Apply moisturizing cream-your hair really shouldn't need much more of this until you wash it next.


    5)In the US, this typically costs anywhere between $60 and $80 dollars, with a free style and trim/cut if you want it.





    After this, African-textured hair should only be washed once a week at the most because it naturally dries out instead of getting greasy.





    I don't know without seeing your hair, but what it really sounds like to me is that this lady used a relaxer that was to harsh for your texture of hair. If she used the heavy duty stuff, which I hope she didn't, I have no idea what that would do to Puerto Rican textured hair. Matting is probable. On African-American hair, the effects are irreversible, but maybe on your hair a licensed beautician can recommend something to help.





    Hope that helps-if you have an African-American friend, I'll bet you that she or her mother can tell you just what happened.I just got my hair relaxer put in yesterday, so how long should I wait to wash it?
    More than likely your hair is dry because you used the wrong products on your hair. If you don't have ethnic hair, you shouldn't be using a relaxer.





    Ok...so with that said, you can wash it in a couple days and make sure you use really good professional products when you do.





    Hope that helps ya!
    you wash it out like after a half hour, but you can try deep conditioner everyday and it should help alot.
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  • What Is The Best Hair Relaxer?

    What is the the best hair relaxer you've used? My hair is like afro curly and I need one that makes your hair bone straight, so i can make it look emo. That's what I'm going for, but I cant find one that makes my hair perfectly straight.What Is The Best Hair Relaxer?
    i would say the best perm u can get WITHOUT A SALON! IS AVLON AFFIRM MOISTURE PLUS CONDITIONING RELEXER KIT PRO IT WILL COME OUT BONE STRIGHT BUT I must say any perm can do it if you just let it sit in your hair for 20 mins but avlon will workWhat Is The Best Hair Relaxer?
    You won't be able to buy something that will do that over the counter. You need to see a professional and have a japanese hair straightening done. Also known as thermal reconditioning or Yuko system straightening. It's very expensive but it is the only thing that will get your hair dead straight and keep it that way until it grows out.
    give ur hair weekly massage With luke warm coconut oil for 15 minutes.this will make ur hair soft smooth and also relax them.





    after shampooing(every time) condition ur hair.take enough conditioner and apply generously to your hair and keep for two minutes then wash it out properly.





    other thing u can do is apply honey to ur hair for 15 minutes before washing hair this helps in softening.
    mizani is one of the strongest perms out there...





    pink is really good, and olive oil is good too.... i've heard good things about creme of nature as well.





    and maybe the problem isn't the perm, maybe its how ur applying it. make sure ur smoothing down ur hair after applying it to ur whole head. U must smooth ur hair straight, or else it won't get straight..





    smoothing varies from person to persons. I've had ppl rake a wide tooth comb thru my hair (like a rat tail), some use brushes, it depends. DON'T scratch thru to the scalp, or else u will irritate it and risk burns.

    Is affirm a good hair relaxer?

    I heard affirm is a good hair relaxer....Is this true???.........................





    I want to try it I am a latino boy with really really really thick, coarse, puffy, wavy hair!!!....


    My hair is currently relaxed but the roots have started to grow and my hair is getting puffy again....Should i give affirm a try...or are there any better relaxers that leave your hair as healthy as possible???





    Where do they sell it???





    And should I use super strenght or regular, because I am not african american, but still have really thick hair.....Is affirm a good hair relaxer?
    Affirm with fiberguard protects your hair from overprocessing. Technically only professionals can purchase that brand from wholesellers, but amazon.com has retailers that will sell to the public.


    You should not relax your hair more than every 6 weeks, the sistas have learned to deal with inbetween puffiness at the roots.Is affirm a good hair relaxer?
    Naturalaxer seems to be a good one, but honestly you should go to a beauty salon so they can recommend u one. The common mistake of most people is that if u buy the stronger one is better, false!!! A friend of mine buy a relaxer and she ended with almost no hair on her head. After u talk to a a beauty consultant you should check if u can combine later the Keratoin treatment, remember everything damages hair, keratin is a good ';cheap'; option for healthy straight hair. Ions is another treatment for straight hair that last a year and the damage is minimum. Buena suerte y espero que puedas lucir una melena lacia pronto!

    Should I get a hair relaxer before my surgery?

    i am having my surgery on Aug. 7th and i scheduled my hair appointment on Sunday I'm wondering if my hair will fall out because of the anesthesia. Should I go ahead or wait?Should I get a hair relaxer before my surgery?
    wow you should go natural


    see how your hair is in control


    you can't have surgery without wondering and worrying


    if your relaxed hair will fall out


    relaxers control your life in a bad way


    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1aWlYOUlA鈥?/a>


    But to answer you question


    no your hair shouldn't fall out


    but i would get a relaxer after i feel better


    because you want that relaxer (creamy crack) to looks nice


    when you can go outShould I get a hair relaxer before my surgery?
    cancel it or do it sooner you cant Evan wear nail polish or perfume so the chemicals aren't good for there
    I would wait until after the surgery and not because of hair falling out (which honestly I don't know if it will or will not happen) but simply because your hair is not the important focus. you can look cute after the surgery.

    What To Do With Hair Relaxer Touch-up Trouble?

    I just got a relaxer touch-up about three weekends ago at a beauty school salon.


    I've been going there for a while, and they usually do a good job.


    However this recent visit turned out to be a disappointment.


    I soon realized after I got the touch-up, that it didn't not go through well.


    The back of my head, the front, and even parts of my hair were still ';rough'; and ';crinkly'; and ';un-permed'; one might say.


    I really don't want to go back and get another touch-up or have someone at home do it for me. Plus I think you are supposed to wait a few months before getting another one, due to the damage it can do to your hair.


    I'm not sure what to do to fix it and it's really bothering me. I can't really comb or brush areas of my head without some of the hair breaking off.


    Someone suggested that I should hot-comb it, but I'm not sure if hot-combing relaxed hair is okay. (I thought the hot-comb was for natural hair only)


    If you have any suggestions, please feel free to comment!


    Thank You!What To Do With Hair Relaxer Touch-up Trouble?
    hmm well i have relaxed hair too, and i get a touch-up every 5 to 6 weeks. you were totally right about damage it can do to your hair if you dont wait long enough, but dont wait toooo long enough, like a few months. thats too long! maybe thats the problem? haha


    well heres my suggestion, if you recently got a touch up, wait until the right time to get it again (5-6 weeks is best) but for now, give your hair a break! on the weekends, moisterize it by soaking it with olive oil then wash it out. when you straighten it make sure you use anti-heat sprays and really straighten the puffy parts of your hair well. when you go back to the salon, tell your hair stylist about the problem. ask for options! hope i helped! =] (sorry this answers superr long haha)

    So, i bought a hair relaxer last night and was wondering how to do it? also i have a perm from last summer?

    i watched a couple videos on youtube and it said to separate it into four parts and do it that way, and so does the instructions but my mom said it would be okay to put it directly on the curls whereas the top bit of my head is already straight from the perm growing out, would putting the (no lye) relaxer straight on to the hair work, or do we have to continue doing it on the roots, i need an answer asap because i want it done today because school starts next week =/


    thank you!So, i bought a hair relaxer last night and was wondering how to do it? also i have a perm from last summer?
    I am a retired hairdresser, and I can tell you applying chemicals to already chemically treated hair can be pretty scary. Be very careful or go to a professional.

    How much does a hair relaxer/permanently stragtening/highlightin cost?..can u do highlights at home?..........

    my mom gets pissed when i spend money alll the time so is thr any way to permanently straigten..how much would it cost to do it at home n how much for professional....


    is thr a way to do highlights at home??


    i hav rllly think n rllllllllllllyyyyy dark brown hair(u can only tell its brown if u look at it under sunlight) i want to just make it alitttttle lighter..so my dad doesnt notice...my hair is somewat layered some parts near the front go a lil bit below my chin n the back parts go to my middle backHow much does a hair relaxer/permanently stragtening/highlightin cost?..can u do highlights at home?..........
    The straightening treatments are extremely hard on your hair and at my salon they cost $400. You can do highlights at home, but i have never had them turn out very well. It's best to stick to a professional when dealing with your hair if you want it to look good.How much does a hair relaxer/permanently stragtening/highlightin cost?..can u do highlights at home?..........
    For best results choose a kit the approach where you paint the color on strips of hair which creates a more natural look, as they would do in a salon. Highlights are permanent but root regrowth isn't as noticeable as with allover tints. Since they use bleach, they are one of the harshest home procedures- and the one most likely to go wrong. Never try to highlight dark brown or black hair at home- it will just go orange. If you are looking for lighter streaks, seek out professional help. If home highlights are suitable for you, increase your chances of success by never leaving the color on longer than directed, because your hair will snap. Neither should you take it of before it's done- you'll get brassy stripes, not sun-kissed streaks.
    i dont recamend doing it at home becuz u might mess it up really bad if u dont have experience i wuld get it professionally done and depending on the place u go to and if ur getting it permanently straightened and highlights it will definetly b over 50$ maybe evan over 100$
    I have always done highlights at home. I hardly go to the salon for highlights. YOu can buy a colour at almost any store and it has a hand brush to apply it.
    getting it professionally permanently straightened usually costs between $300 and 600, depending on length and texture. and yes, you can buy a hair colour kit and it costs MUCH less than getting a professional colouring
    It depends on the length of hair. Usually 60 and up for professional. You can highlight your hair at home. There are lot of kits like Miss Clairol. Depending on what your want different prices but you can straighten, perm, color, and highlight your hair from the comfort of your home. If you do it at home and are a little scared of trying it yourself check with family and friends you can usually find someone that does one of the above mentioned things at home. Good Luck!
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  • Your opinion.The best hair relaxer in stores?

    I have been getting my relaxers done is the salon but I wont be able to afford it for a couple of months. I have to go to the store to buy one. Which relaxer in stores is the best one to use. I need one that will be similar to salon relaxers, one that moisturizes well and is not really hard on the hair because I am regrowing my hair. I cut it really short in February and it has grown like 3 1/2 to 4 inches. I need maybe a known ';light chemical relaxer';. Also, should I go with lye or no lye?Your opinion.The best hair relaxer in stores?
    can i first say ';ugh'; to the spam answer above?? *getting off my soapbox*





    to answer your question, i would strongly suggest either the Supreme box relaxer or Optimum. Supreme is made by the same parent company as Affirm and KeraCare products. It has excellent conditioners and if you follow the directions won't damage your hair. Optimum is a second best. They recently improved their systems in the past year or so, and their products really do great at conditioning the hair.





    regardless of what you do, i would strongly suggest deep conditioning your hair after using a store-bought relaxer to keep your hair healthy, strong, and shining especially since you have been using a professional strength relaxer for so long.





    to answer your last question, you definitely want no lye. in most states in you can't even buy a lye relaxer unless you have a professional license anyway so just get your stand in-store no-lye relaxer. when you are working with a lye relaxer, you want a professional to do it so you don't run the risk of overprocessing. (i have been doing hair for years and i don't even put lye relaxers in my own hair...if that gives you a better idea of how against it i am).





    i hope this helps

    Can I use a hair relaxer?

    well, i went to the local drugstore a few days ago, and saw a hair relaxer box. i'm 13 and have very unruly curly/wavy hair (it just depends on the area on my hair...some of its curly some is wavy). it's very thick and poofy, and i have to straighten it every morning. I can't even walk around outside with it, it poofs up so much. anyways, i saw the hair relaxer box and read the back. it doesnt say exactly what kind of texture hair you have to have to use it. like, does it have to be textured like african american people's hair (that was the advertisement on all of the boxes) or can it be just curly? i kind of want to use it, so it can be straightened for a while. if i can, is there any good relaxers out there that won't damage my hair a lot and are good? i cant get it done at a professional because my mom won't let me. thanks!!Can I use a hair relaxer?
    It won't work on your hair unless you have ethnic hair. I thought I had the technique wrong and tried many times, until I realised all it does is thin your hair for faster heat styling. But since my hair is curly, I still had to spend a fair amount of time styling and the heat caused even more damage to my thinned hair. I don't recommend it. It's just not made for you. I did try ONO with a little more success - my hair went from curly to wavy but very dry and split ends.





    My suggestion: invest in good hair products for your hair such as Kerastase or Redken, and use the line for curly hair (they have more moisturisers). And use a leave-in cream (creams are heavier and will tame your curls better) for curly hair and you can finish off with some hair shine serum or hairspray. Also, don't rub or comb your hair while it is drying or you'll end up with frizz. Once the products are in, just let your hair dry. Twist and tie your hair in a loose ponytail when you sleep. Let your hair down curly, I'm sure it can't be that awful. You can straighten your bangs if you want.Can I use a hair relaxer?
    the relaxers are really for thick hair (ethnic hair) depends on how thick ur hair is and i would suggest if u do that u use the kids relaxer kits because the stronger ones will burn ur hair and use the no lye relaxer kits but you probally want to ask ur mom also cause she will probally flip out http://jfmvipclub.com/products.html
    it may damage it im not sure, but japanese straighting is very bad ive heard. so don't get one ok, even if they last a year, trust me ive been on answers a while read alot of stuff on here, be-careful with chemical's in your hair okay








    Hope that I helped you
    hmmm.........that might be a good idea but i highly doubt it...you should just try to work with your natural hair or for a safer bet try a texturizer which will loosen the curl pattern................you should try to talk to a professional though so you don't seriously jack up your hair.....
    naturallycurly.com


    biracialhair.org


    that should help you with your natural texture. becuase a realxer is not a good idea for anyone of any race. very damaging to the hair which is why so many people suffer hair breakage
    chemical hair straighteners are really harsh on your hair....most that you see in the store are for african americans..it would do some damage to your hair...and it doesn't come out until your hair grows out so be 100% sure that's what you want before you do it!
    I have biracial hair. I'm half black and half white. my best friend has a relaxer. Relaxers are really only used on ethnic hair, they can be very damaging too, unless you take good care of it. Cause I'm pretty sure we all know that relaxers are full of chemicals and if you don't take care of them correctly and use it unprofessionally, OUT goes your hair. And for some of you have said the reason why so many people have breakage because of relaxers, that's not true. Everyone eventually, does, or will have breakage. I have breakage and I have never had a relaxer before. Relaxers aren't the only cause on breakage so don't always blame 'relaxers.'

    I just put a relaxer in an my hair and there are hard spots on my head. what are they?

    did i not get all of the relaxer out of my hair?I just put a relaxer in an my hair and there are hard spots on my head. what are they?
    From the sound of it, its just scabs that sometimes form on your scalp, say if you've been itching your scalp before putting the relaxer on. What you're doing is scratching away the natural layer of moisture and makes that particular area of scalp more open to being affected by the relaxer. The scabs are nothing to worry about, just leave them and they will loosen up and wash out when you next wash your hair.

    Is there a product (not hair relaxer) that will straighten out wavy/curly hair?

    I have wavy/ borderline curly hair. I like to wear it straight but I have a TON of hair and it takes FOREVER to flat iron it or blow it out. I'm looking for a product that will straighten my hair so that it will stay straight when air dried or just lightly blow dried w/o round brush or ironing. I've heard that such a product does not exist and that there's nothing on the market that will alow your hair to air dry straight w/o doing all the work of ironing it....is that true? If anyone knows of such a product please help! My arms are falling off from all the styling - I'm so tired of it - plus now I have a tiny baby and no time to sit in front of the mirror for 2 hours messing w/ my hair!Is there a product (not hair relaxer) that will straighten out wavy/curly hair?
    There is nothing that will do what you want with out some work. There are products that will help you get it smoother/faster but you would still need to blow dry with a round brush if you do not want to chemically straighten it. Even if you did do that, it would still need some work to smooth it so it doesn't end up frizzy.Is there a product (not hair relaxer) that will straighten out wavy/curly hair?
    Look for a hair serum, John Frieda does a great one called Frizz-Ease. I used it when I had a disastrous perm a few years ago and it's really good stuff. It is made from silicone and it leaves your hair really shiny. It does stay on your hands though, after you've applied it, you need to wash your hands in shampoo!
    Fight the frizz with Sunsilk hair care products.

    Can I take hair relaxer on a plane?

    Hi guys, I was just wondering about some of the rules and regulations regarding what you can take on a plane. I use a hair relaxer system once a month and but don鈥檛 know if this is allowed in your luggage if I take some with me. It is the type that you mix up yourself and the chemicals in it are pretty harsh but as I will be moving abroad soon (to Austria) and don鈥檛 know if it is available there to buy (somehow I don鈥檛 think there is much call for it there). If you cant travel with it is it ok to be sent via post? It all sounds pretty trivial but it is necessary for my crowning glory! Thanks guys.xCan I take hair relaxer on a plane?
    yes, put it in your checked luggage though...you cant bring creams or liquids in large amounts in your carry on anymore....





    im sure you will be able to find it over there, but it is probably best to bring some until you are able to find itCan I take hair relaxer on a plane?
    You should be able to get it into checked luggage, and don't forget a bottle of neutralizer and deep conditioner! Based on the cost of postage these days, especially overseas its probably worth it to overpack than to try and order some later. Have fun in Austria.
    in your hand luggage you can take (as many as you want) 100ml bottles sealed in plastic bags in you case if checked in you can take what you want.
    if u just check it in the luggage that ur not carrying on and can bring as much a u need but if u plan on carrying iy onn you would need to get the right contsiner that airplanes allow

    Will overuse of hair relaxer speed up my thinning & balding hairline?

    I'm a bi-racial (black %26amp; white) male who once in a while uses hair relaxer. My hair isn't very coarse so I use it maybe every 4 months. The real reason I don't use it more often is because I'm scared that it will damage my hair if I use it too much. Actually, I'm more concerned with the relaxer speeding up my thinning %26amp; balding hairline. Ideally, I'd love to use this relaxer maybe every other month.





    My question is, can I use this relaxer on a more frequent basis (like every other month) without it increasing the rate of which my hair thins and balds? Does the relaxer have nothing to do with that? I am using a no lye relaxer called 'Motions'.Will overuse of hair relaxer speed up my thinning %26amp; balding hairline?
    I work with hair and hair products all the time. And I believe that is safe to say that using relaxers are not really great for anyones hair. However, if a person decides to use the product then it is important that it is maintained and taken care of as best as possible. I dont know what texture your hair is before you relaxer but im not sure that you need one. Simply because sometimes if you are bi-racial your hair can come out one of many of ways. More Course, Curly, even straight. (obviously not straight) I know this because 1- I am a hair stylist and 2)My family has so many mixed peole in it and they all have diffrent textures of hair. With that being said, if your hair is more on the course side and you really want to put something in your hair, try using something a little milder then a relaxer. A Texturizer. Some salons actually use relaxers to texturize.(relaxer is in for a very,very short time- creates waves) but there are also over the counter texturizers which can be found in your local beauty supply store. But other than that I would not recommend using it anymore than you do because it can cause serious break-age.
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  • Is it posible to remove hair relaxer from your hair a while after it has been relaxed?

    Anyways, here's my story. I have super curly hair, and it is extremely hard to straighten. %26amp; when I try, it takes like 2 hours. So I thought what the heck, why not use a relaxer. So, I went to Wal-Mart and bought a lil kit. Used it on my hair and then like 4 weeks later, my hair started to get curly again. Maybe I didn't use enough? So, I put more relaxer in. Now, my hair is half and half. Straight, plus curly as well. I would rather go back to my natural hair. But I don't want to cut the relaxed part off. Because my hair takes forever to grow. So, I am wondering if there is any product that can somehow take the relaxer out of my hair. Or does the relaxer wash out on it's own after a while?


    Thanks in advance.Is it posible to remove hair relaxer from your hair a while after it has been relaxed?
    Relaxers are permanent hair straightening chemicals. Since you don't want to cut it out you can instead let it grow out and trim it off little-by-little, if you want. Either way, you cannot revert your relaxed hair back to your natural hair.





    Also, if you choose to permanently straighten again then let a licensed professional put it in because they will be able to evaluate your hair and determine the best brand, strength, and type of relaxer to use on your hair, plus, they won't be using a cheap boxed drug store brand, but a good brand of relaxer on your hair.Is it posible to remove hair relaxer from your hair a while after it has been relaxed?
    Relaxers chemically alter the protein structure of your hair. The process is permanent, so you can't remove it and it will not rinse out. A lot of women who relax their hair and regret it later grow it out back to natural, so I put a couple of informative links about transitioning and/or chopping it all off and going short. Hope it helps.
    i Have the same hair as u and its very cury and hard


    to use the straightner ut it burns ur hair??


    so i am using = Moisturizer pritty much (leave it in every day)


    and it is leave in too so just leave it in every night and wash it out in the morning and ur hair will be straighter ...


    I use it AND IT WORKS SO TRY IT?

    Dark and lovely hair relaxer on Caucasians?

    I've never use a hair relaxer before. I really hate my fizzy/curly/thick hair. (My hair type is 3b) I always have to put my hair up in a ponytail, It's getting me down recently. We haven't got any hairdressers in my local town, who deal with fizzy/curly/thick hair.





    I have tried all hair products - John Frieda Frizz Ease etc. My hair never stay straight for long. The Yuko Hair Straightening is really expensive 拢250-300, i think.





    Can anyone recommend which relaxer is best? What about Boots Hair Straightening Kit?





    Many thanks - Sorry for rambling on.Dark and lovely hair relaxer on Caucasians?
    First of all Dark and Lovely relaxers are crap. Sorry but they really are. Second I would recommend against relaxing your hair. It will kill it. I went natural 2 and 1/2 years ago and I know have my hair curly. By the way I am a 3c/4a and some 3b. So I have a lot to handle. I would recommend trying to get your hair under control. There are so many resources now for curly hair. Try going to naturallycurly.com. It you click on the CurlMunity tab they have a forum there. There are many women on their from the UK. So you might want to check it out. At naturally .com they also have a place to order products. I hope this helps.Dark and lovely hair relaxer on Caucasians?
    not to be mean but dark and lovely relxers are made for black people. and they suck. you might want to try something else. or get a straightener.
    It will not work on your hair. Try the Japanese Straightners.
    omg DO NOT use that stuff. it seriously fryed my hair to where i ran around frantically looking for mositurizing products. any relaxer will damage your hiar or potentially cause you to lose it.
    iron

    I'm white, what if I use a relaxer in my hair?

    What does a relaxer actually do?I'm white, what if I use a relaxer in my hair?
    whether you use it or not depends on your hair not your skin colour!!





    if you had oily skin would you use a moisturiser for dry skin? use the products that are appropriate for your hair :)I'm white, what if I use a relaxer in my hair?
    using a relaxer should only be done on coarse hair that is more resistant to becoming straight. Relaxers are harse to the hair and can really harm your hair if you do not have the right hair texture for them. If you have coarse hair that would relatively be the texture of fishing line then a relaxer is the right thing for your hair type. If you have thinner hair that is a softer texture, you would want to use a perming solution on your hair. If you are looking for a straight look, you apply the perm solution to your hair and saturate it and comb it through your hair for 20 minutes. Doing this, gives you the opposite effect of a perm if you would be using the solution with perm rods in your hair. it will straighten the hair instead of curling it. I am a hair stylist and this is always the best way to describe it to my clients and it always works well....so all in all it depends on your hair texture what one you would use both will work the same! i hope this helps you out!
    A relaxer chemically straightens hair, IDK how it will work in your hair, but just test it, it should work. I use products like that and I have Asian hair. = )

    I have a hair relaxer scalp burn and it still stings mostly on the sides. What should I do to help it heal?

    Hi i have recently used a hair relaxer that didn't seem to work too well two days ago. Stupidly, I went out and bought the same relaxer and applied it my hair again last night (BIG MISTAKE). This time I feel really bad burns on my sides and my left one seems to release some sort of liquid but now it's gone. I went to the doctor and he gave me silvadene to apply to the wounds. I didn't get burned the first time but did the second time. I have alredy applied the silvadene and it has slightly helped reduce the pain. My question is how long will it take before the burns are completely healed if I continue to use the silvadene, is there anything else that I can do and I am wondering if the burns will cause my hair to fall out or cause baldness. I have read some articles online saying how people go bald after using hair relaxer and got burned so am I endangered of that as well? My hair right now feels really dry and the ends are quite fuzzy, how do I restore it? Any help would be great, thank you.I have a hair relaxer scalp burn and it still stings mostly on the sides. What should I do to help it heal?
    I have gotten burned from a relaxer and the best advice I can offer is to keep hair moisturized and try not to aggravate it, no combing or brushing the area. You kind of have to try and forget about it, that's what I did. Just go about your regular routine and don't think too much about it. I would give it a month. As for hair loss, if hair is still there you have a good chance of keeping it. Don't worry yourself let nature take it's course.I have a hair relaxer scalp burn and it still stings mostly on the sides. What should I do to help it heal?
    African-Americans only suppose to put perms in their hair at the least every six weeks. However, since you know have scalp burn..please use nothing but vaseline. You will see a difference within 24 hours.

    I put dr miracles relaxer in my hair and its been?

    2 and a half weeks and i wana put another set in but im not sure if it will make my hair fall out or anything or what cause on the box it says 4-6 weeks but


    is it ok if i just put it in at 3 weeksI put dr miracles relaxer in my hair and its been?
    Heck No! Are you aiming for the bald look? Why do you want to put it in so soon? Wait 4 weeks and then do it again.I put dr miracles relaxer in my hair and its been?
    I think you should the full 4- 6 weeks because if you put it in too early your hair can become damaged and may start to break off.
    It depends on how damaged your current hair is. If you have damage you should ask a stylist if is too soon. You woudn't want do destroy your hair.

    Does Dr.Miracles perm relaxer work on uneven and coarse hair?

    I been doing different types of research on perm relaxer on coarse hair and I have came across of Dr. Miracles no-lye perm relaxer is that good uneven and coarse hair?Does Dr.Miracles perm relaxer work on uneven and coarse hair?
    Yes it does. I use Dr. Miracles all the time. I would recommend it to anybody. Especially those with coarse hair. I have thick hair and it does an excellent job of making my hair straight. Does Dr.Miracles perm relaxer work on uneven and coarse hair?
    I like Motions and Organic Root Stimulator better.
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  • Can i use a hair relaxer for soft fine hair?

    I have soft fine curly hair and when i blow dry it it comes straight but then after a hour or so it starts curling again, so i wanted to relax it just a bit to keep it straight when blow drying it. I don't want a relaxer to burn my hair or break it... i reside in south africa and i do not have that black coarse hair its just curly , please help...Can i use a hair relaxer for soft fine hair?
    Hair relaxers are extrememly damaging. Now that being said, some salons will do a test to see if your hair can handle it. If your hair can, i suggest using a shampoo/conditioner that is for damaged hair. Anything repairing. Do not buy anything that claims to repair split ends. Once the hair splits it's done. Not only will the relaxer relax the curls, it will also decrease some volume in your hair. Finally, results aren't promised to last as long as they claim. But if you make hair relaxing a regular thing I strongly recommend that you don't relax your hair more then 4 times a year. again, thats MAXIMUM.Can i use a hair relaxer for soft fine hair?
    I would not recommend it. AT ALL. relaxers are made for coarse hair with a highly compact cuticle. You would more then likely end up with out hair then anything. Buy a flat iron if your looking for straight hair.
    DO NOT I REPEAT DOOOO NOOOOT! Chemical relaxers are the most damaging services you can have done on your hair. They change the chemical makeup of your hair. They will damage your hair and you will be left with none, if your hair is fine.





    If it is fine, just blow dry it everyday, it is way more worth it than melting your hair off. I don't even offer this service at the salon I work at because it is very damaging. I work with caucasian clients (not many African Americans in my area) and I would never apply one to this fine kind of hair texture that you have. I would only use it with great caution on African American hair or very coarse hispanic hair.





    This will give you a hair cut---a chemical cut is what stylists call it! haha : )








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    Ok if you want volume and bounce, the best way to do it is to use a boar bristle brush and just get volume at the roots. You dont have to spend a long time on it, just get the volume in there. Power dry your hair upside down then smooth it for a minute or so with a boar bristle round brush. Then run a flat iron over the ends, not the roots to preserve the volume. Use Paul Mitchell Super Skinny Serum, which prevents it from frizzing up and it also reduces blow dry time.





    If you dont feel like messing with your hair and you would rather damage it by relaxing it, then its up to you. I have seen this happen where it literally melts the hair to where it turns to goop in between your fingers.





    Or just cut your hair shorter to make it easier to maintain. If you wash your hair every other day, its really not that much to do for yourself.





    If you want a chemical haircut caused by breakage- it doesn't look good at all.

    I'm white, what if I use a relaxer in my hair?

    What does a relaxer actually do?I'm white, what if I use a relaxer in my hair?
    whether you use it or not depends on your hair not your skin colour!!





    if you had oily skin would you use a moisturiser for dry skin? use the products that are appropriate for your hair :)I'm white, what if I use a relaxer in my hair?
    using a relaxer should only be done on coarse hair that is more resistant to becoming straight. Relaxers are harse to the hair and can really harm your hair if you do not have the right hair texture for them. If you have coarse hair that would relatively be the texture of fishing line then a relaxer is the right thing for your hair type. If you have thinner hair that is a softer texture, you would want to use a perming solution on your hair. If you are looking for a straight look, you apply the perm solution to your hair and saturate it and comb it through your hair for 20 minutes. Doing this, gives you the opposite effect of a perm if you would be using the solution with perm rods in your hair. it will straighten the hair instead of curling it. I am a hair stylist and this is always the best way to describe it to my clients and it always works well....so all in all it depends on your hair texture what one you would use both will work the same! i hope this helps you out!
    A relaxer chemically straightens hair, IDK how it will work in your hair, but just test it, it should work. I use products like that and I have Asian hair. = )

    I have a hair relaxer scalp burn and it still stings mostly on the sides. What should I do to help it heal?

    Hi i have recently used a hair relaxer that didn't seem to work too well two days ago. Stupidly, I went out and bought the same relaxer and applied it my hair again last night (BIG MISTAKE). This time I feel really bad burns on my sides and my left one seems to release some sort of liquid but now it's gone. I went to the doctor and he gave me silvadene to apply to the wounds. I didn't get burned the first time but did the second time. I have alredy applied the silvadene and it has slightly helped reduce the pain. My question is how long will it take before the burns are completely healed if I continue to use the silvadene, is there anything else that I can do and I am wondering if the burns will cause my hair to fall out or cause baldness. I have read some articles online saying how people go bald after using hair relaxer and got burned so am I endangered of that as well? My hair right now feels really dry and the ends are quite fuzzy, how do I restore it? Any help would be great, thank you.I have a hair relaxer scalp burn and it still stings mostly on the sides. What should I do to help it heal?
    I have gotten burned from a relaxer and the best advice I can offer is to keep hair moisturized and try not to aggravate it, no combing or brushing the area. You kind of have to try and forget about it, that's what I did. Just go about your regular routine and don't think too much about it. I would give it a month. As for hair loss, if hair is still there you have a good chance of keeping it. Don't worry yourself let nature take it's course.I have a hair relaxer scalp burn and it still stings mostly on the sides. What should I do to help it heal?
    African-Americans only suppose to put perms in their hair at the least every six weeks. However, since you know have scalp burn..please use nothing but vaseline. You will see a difference within 24 hours.

    I put dr miracles relaxer in my hair and its been?

    2 and a half weeks and i wana put another set in but im not sure if it will make my hair fall out or anything or what cause on the box it says 4-6 weeks but


    is it ok if i just put it in at 3 weeksI put dr miracles relaxer in my hair and its been?
    Heck No! Are you aiming for the bald look? Why do you want to put it in so soon? Wait 4 weeks and then do it again.I put dr miracles relaxer in my hair and its been?
    I think you should the full 4- 6 weeks because if you put it in too early your hair can become damaged and may start to break off.
    It depends on how damaged your current hair is. If you have damage you should ask a stylist if is too soon. You woudn't want do destroy your hair.

    Does Dr.Miracles perm relaxer work on uneven and coarse hair?

    I been doing different types of research on perm relaxer on coarse hair and I have came across of Dr. Miracles no-lye perm relaxer is that good uneven and coarse hair?Does Dr.Miracles perm relaxer work on uneven and coarse hair?
    Yes it does. I use Dr. Miracles all the time. I would recommend it to anybody. Especially those with coarse hair. I have thick hair and it does an excellent job of making my hair straight. Does Dr.Miracles perm relaxer work on uneven and coarse hair?
    I like Motions and Organic Root Stimulator better.

    Can i use a hair relaxer for soft fine hair?

    I have soft fine curly hair and when i blow dry it it comes straight but then after a hour or so it starts curling again, so i wanted to relax it just a bit to keep it straight when blow drying it. I don't want a relaxer to burn my hair or break it... i reside in south africa and i do not have that black coarse hair its just curly , please help...Can i use a hair relaxer for soft fine hair?
    Hair relaxers are extrememly damaging. Now that being said, some salons will do a test to see if your hair can handle it. If your hair can, i suggest using a shampoo/conditioner that is for damaged hair. Anything repairing. Do not buy anything that claims to repair split ends. Once the hair splits it's done. Not only will the relaxer relax the curls, it will also decrease some volume in your hair. Finally, results aren't promised to last as long as they claim. But if you make hair relaxing a regular thing I strongly recommend that you don't relax your hair more then 4 times a year. again, thats MAXIMUM.Can i use a hair relaxer for soft fine hair?
    I would not recommend it. AT ALL. relaxers are made for coarse hair with a highly compact cuticle. You would more then likely end up with out hair then anything. Buy a flat iron if your looking for straight hair.
    DO NOT I REPEAT DOOOO NOOOOT! Chemical relaxers are the most damaging services you can have done on your hair. They change the chemical makeup of your hair. They will damage your hair and you will be left with none, if your hair is fine.





    If it is fine, just blow dry it everyday, it is way more worth it than melting your hair off. I don't even offer this service at the salon I work at because it is very damaging. I work with caucasian clients (not many African Americans in my area) and I would never apply one to this fine kind of hair texture that you have. I would only use it with great caution on African American hair or very coarse hispanic hair.





    This will give you a hair cut---a chemical cut is what stylists call it! haha : )








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    Ok if you want volume and bounce, the best way to do it is to use a boar bristle brush and just get volume at the roots. You dont have to spend a long time on it, just get the volume in there. Power dry your hair upside down then smooth it for a minute or so with a boar bristle round brush. Then run a flat iron over the ends, not the roots to preserve the volume. Use Paul Mitchell Super Skinny Serum, which prevents it from frizzing up and it also reduces blow dry time.





    If you dont feel like messing with your hair and you would rather damage it by relaxing it, then its up to you. I have seen this happen where it literally melts the hair to where it turns to goop in between your fingers.





    Or just cut your hair shorter to make it easier to maintain. If you wash your hair every other day, its really not that much to do for yourself.





    If you want a chemical haircut caused by breakage- it doesn't look good at all.
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    Okay well i'm 14 and Black african/white(mixed).My hair has never been colored. I have short small really curly hair but its long when its straighten. I straighten my hair a lot so now i wanna get it relax. My hair has not been relax since i was 8 years old(done by a box perm). My mom clams its going to dry out my hair and break. she saying she has perms before but my hair is not like hers, and i had it done once. i got a box perm today but now i'm really scared my hair might break off!!!! help me please thanks =]Help please! will a hair relaxer break my hair?
    i have a 1/4 black in me. So I know . I have more black type of hair then white.


    I use a kiddie perm. It is not harsh on your hair.Help please! will a hair relaxer break my hair?
    Straightening hair with a box perm is the old fashioned way of doing it, and not the right way to go at all. Perms and relaxers have a different chemical makeup. Relaxers that are made for extremely curly hair will be fine for your hair as long as your hair has not been colored or lightened. A lot of the brands are actually conditioning as well. You should definitely go to a professional hair stylist to have this done, just to make sure that it's done correctly and the right product is used. Call around to find someone that has experience relaxing hair like yours. Good Luck!
    The biggest factor in straightening your hair with chemicals is if its going to break off. It all depends on if your moisturize your scalp and you keep your hair healthy. if not, there is a chance it could break off.


    Straightening often makes the hair brittle and dry with out proper moisturizers.
    you may be fine but it depends on how soft your hair is....i have soft hair and got my first relaxer almost 3 years ago..my hair is fine but you have to find someone u trust 2 do your hair.....and make sure he/she doesn't overprocess your hair
    If your hair is healthy (which it should be, I see nothing that could damage it too badly. Ethnic hair is very strong. It may damage it slightly, but it shouldn't be much of a problem for you. Go ahead.
    im the same race as you and no a relaxer will not unless you have bad hair which mixed people don't jus try it
    it may break but u NEED to keep care of it. ask the person who is relaxing your hair for tips on how to mange it.
    i would leave those perms alone if i were you .......
    STOP! perms and relaxers can work wonders if the are left to the professionals. buying a box perm may not do the trick there are many different perms and relaxers out there and you may have picked up the wrong one. relaxers are much more damaging to the hair them a perm is but a relaxer will have much more of an effect. if i were you i would call up your salon and see if you can just go there to have it done. its much safer. since its been years since youve had a chemical in your hair i'm sure it will be ok.. it may have same ends that break off but overall it should be ok. but honestly i would not try to do it your self. i hope this all helps.

    Help! Just got a relaxer and my hair feels like straw?

    I haven't got a perm in four months and I decided to get one,(Lusters pink relaxer) now my hair feels like straw. I put a deep conditioner called vital, but it stills feels like straw in the middle of my hair.





    What should I do?








    Please don't tell my i should have went to the stylists.


    Some people don't have the money


    thanks!Help! Just got a relaxer and my hair feels like straw?
    Go to sally's beauty store and buy some cholesterol, get the proclaim brand. Part your hair into four sections with clips. Work on one section at a time. In the first section take out the clip and section off small pieces of hair (best done with a rat tail comb) Get a color brush and dip it into the cholesterol and put onto your hair, normally you either put it on the roots or the scalp, I would put it all over the hair for your case, keep doing that for each small section of hair you do. Do the same for the other 3 sections. Then get a plastic cap and put over your head, get a hair dryer and hold a little away from head and blow dry for 5-10 minutes, make sure you get each section. Or in your case you may not want to blow dry too much. Then wash your hair. This is used as a scalp treatment. It should soften out your hair. If it still is dry in 2 days after you do this, buy a proclaim hot oil treatment from sally's and use that. Other wise you'll have to cut off the dry ends. Also I would put some leave in conditioner in your hair every night until it gets better.Help! Just got a relaxer and my hair feels like straw?
    Try a VO5 hot oil, and then find a leave-in conditioner to use. You may have messed it up, but you can try to salvage it with these. If you don't have money for the stylist, try to find a beaty school next time. They do things like that for a really reduced cost, probably close to $30. Its well worth it to not have the problems.
    That's funny. . . I permed my hair yesterday with Just for Me hair relaxer and my hair was dry. I put Avon's Advance Techniques' Extra Strength Dry Ends Serum and it feels so much better! I put it on my hair and the ends before I blow dry it. I only blow low heat on it to keep it from dripping and then I let my hair air dry. Good Luck!
    Well... now you learned the hard way I guess... perms should only be done by a professional... and if you don't have the money then don't get a perm, its really that simple. (no one really NEEDS one)....





    The only thing to do is keep deep conditioning (a salon can probably do a deeper, better conditioning than you can) or... wait for it to grow out... if the conditioning doesn't work
    no offence but haha ur hair is straw....... use the olive oil thing.


    heat up some olive oil


    saturate ur hair with it


    cover ur hair with a plastic bag


    wrap the bag in a warm towel thats heated from the dryer


    leave it in for 30 mins,


    rinse ur hair a couple of time with soap


    and then if you did it right, you will have good hair again. =]
    don't color or perm or anything anymore!... let it grow out... try not to put any heat on it (like a straightner or blow dryer) too often. put a good moisturizing conditioner in your hair, then wrap it in a towel, and sleep with it. Rinse it out in the morning. it should help!





    goodluck!
    I know your hair feels horrible, but if you wash it alot you get use to it, but relaxer is really bad for your hair, so maybe you should stop.
    that is the chmicals. until about 5 months ago i relaxed my hair every 6 weeks since i was in 5th grade. im 20 now. keep deep conditioning and dont use heat on it at all. leave in conditioner definetly.
    it sound disgusting but put mayonnaise in your hair for 5-10min then put vanilla extract in with your shampoo when you wash it out


    i did the same thing a few months ago it was the only thing that worked
    you totally fried your hair. stop relaxing it and go natural!!!! you can straighten it when its natural too, and it flows nicely if you do.
    u burned your hair..theres nothing you can do to help it now..its just gotta grow out...relaxing your hair damanges its





    avoid flat irons, or blowdryers





    condition alot
    I will say comb it out every couple of minutes

    What relaxer works best on really thick, long hair?

    optimum care and motions are excellent relaxers. never use the super strength formula. it's too harsh for your hair and robs your hair of its natural oils. for daily maintenance to keep hair healthy, i use paul mitchell products with tea tree. http://www.paulmitchell.com/PRODUCTS/TEA鈥?/a>What relaxer works best on really thick, long hair?
    Pantene really works.it makes your hair smooth and doesn't cause your hair to be frizzy and your hair wouldn't really feel thick.


    you should try layering your hair so it will feel lighter





    Use both shampoo and conditioner .What relaxer works best on really thick, long hair?
    Motions is a good home relaxer, but if you are going to the salon, Affirm or Mazani is a good relaxer.
    TCB extra strength

    Question on Hair Relaxer?

    First off, I'm a guy





    So I told my dad I want some relaxer soon so that my hair doesn't curl up in the back when it gets longer, but he said that it's for black people with the tightly curled hair. So I was wondering can I use it on my hair even tho it's not curly on top? Would it screw up the straight parts of my hair while fixing the curly parts?Question on Hair Relaxer?
    A white person can use Relaxer yes,I've used them on my husband,however depending on just how stubborn your hair is,there is something ';gentler'; you could try FIRST,it's a STRAIGHT PERM,that is running perm-solution through your hair to straighten it(in the same manner a person who wanted a curly perm would do),it's a REVERSE PERM,your doing it to straighten vs curl.





    You can buy perm solution over the counter just like Relaxer,in the hair isle of most drugstores/big retail stores,it's probably about 15$.Question on Hair Relaxer?
    I hope you get this,as you don't accept emails lol,I forgot to mention,you must COMB the hair while the solution is in it,this is what will cause it to straighten,but you must comb GENTLY,without causing irritation to the scalp:-)


    Also,make sure to comb in the DIRECTION you want the hair to go.

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    a relaxer is for tightly coiled hair anyways its a horrible thing to do to your hair


    i dont recommend anything with chemicals


    but if you HAVE TOO a japanesse straightener would be better for loose curls


    ALSO thats just as damaging so
    well..your hair can't be too curly...just use a flat iron. I wouldn't recommend hair relaxer. Relaxers kill your hair.
    no it makes hair straight duhh and it also eats the protiens so it might burn it tho but it wont mess up

    Mixed Race - hair relaxer?

    I really want to relax my hair but my mum doesn't really want me to, she says it's to expensive..(relaxes hers though hypocrite lol). don't want to have damaged hair. I don't want it to be greasy....





    Questions:


    1 How can I persuade her to let me relax my hair?


    2 Will it damage my hair?


    3 What's the cheapest I can get it for?


    4 Do I have to put loads of oil in?


    5 I always straighten my hair, is relaxer worse than straightening?Mixed Race - hair relaxer?
    Hi hun, I truly sympathize with you, but I understand your mum's reluctance. Once you start using chemical lye/no lye based relaxers on your hair, its something you have to keep up, doing no sooner than every 8-12 weeks, and only relaxing the new growth, and not the previously relaxed hair. Until you either try to grow it out, or cut the relaxed portion of your hair off








    Relaxers if done properly and/or professionally ( note not every hairdresser does them well) , can be a great thing, but not all relaxers are created equal, some are too strong/harsh, causing major breaking, and lots of damage. and the Cheapest does not mean better. You really need a person you can trust to apply it.





    They need to be maintained, by regular, daily moisturizing of your hair and ends., Using a cream or lotion moisturiser. Weekly shampooing and deep conditioning with moisturizing products. Leave in conditioners, Limit of high heat from blow dryers and straigtheners.





    Take a look at the links below . Lots of great advice, to help you have healthy hair, relaxed or natural. The links below in particular are a really great place to start. They talk about relaxers, good hair salon practices . Hair regime building etc etc . Take your time, donot rush this, Its not a decision that can be reversed, and you need to know how to care for your relaxed hair before you start. So please do some research . There are a lot of black hair forums, aimed at educating us ladies on all things to do with growing and maintaining healthy hair.








    http://www.associatedcontent.com/user/83鈥?/a>


    http://www.longhaircareformMixed Race - hair relaxer?
    the main things i can say are..





    relaxer is actually better for your hair than constantly straightening it. Constant heat is bad for your hair.. whilst relaxer is only applied every 6 weeks or so, and as long as you look after it in the mean time it will do less damage.





    I would strongly advise you to get it done at a salon also, rather than at home.. at least at first. Also when ur hair is relaxed WRAP it every night. This is very important. Type how to wrap your hair into youtube if u dnt kno how..





    I know money is an issue for us all lol... but u should be willing to spend money on the best treatments, shampoos, conditioners, moisturisers, trips to the salon etc. The way i see it is that your hair needs looking after, and sometimes when you cut corners, as in buying the cheapest products available.. ur not doing the best by your hair.





    Because ur mixed race ur hair wont need so much oil.. as im sure u kno.. probably no more than usual. I recomend keracare products by the way





    As for your mum... remind her that relaxing your hair is doing less damage than straightening it every week or however often.





    gooood luck :)

    Can one hair relaxer be applied over other ?

    Hi friends


    i'm from Indian origin and my hair are curly so i went for hair relaxation, now the salon used Mizani hair relaxer on my hair which did'nt work out. So, when i complained they r telling me that they should have used Matrix instead of Mizani but since they have once used Mizani, now they can't use matrix as it will break all my hair.....


    is this true...?


    they used Mizani again but it di'dnt work out for me.....nd i'm messed up....


    wat should i do...? my hair r not straight at all.... :(Can one hair relaxer be applied over other ?
    yesh..Can one hair relaxer be applied over other ?
    well, i think they are right but what i would do if i were you (i have red super curly hair too) is get a chi straightening iron, they work amazing! the brand is called ';chi'; i donno why, but anyway also i would just straighten it once a week and cover it with shower cap when you shower or bathe, it keeps it strait! this works great for me so i hope this helps for you!
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    Ok i need to know everything i need to know and the truth!


    I'm told that it keeps your hair almost dead stright for 1 year, is that true?


    How much does it cost? ( i know it varieys but is i like $50 australia dollors or $100 or $1000) lol


    i herd that it gives you bereat canser? (hoping its not true!)


    Is it going to make all my hair fall out?


    Is it going to really damage my hair?


    if i have it done is there anything i can't do? like can i not use a hair strightener or not go in the swimming pool?





    please give me the most info you can as i want to know everything before i get it done thanks!


    The person who gives the most useful information will get 10 points!Experts on Hair relaxer?
    wow, u got a lot of questions. 4 a few ppl, it can last a yr, 4 most it doesn't, and u would need a 'touch up' every 6 weeks. but, there's a new process out called a japanese perm that's said 2 last a yr, but i couldn't say it works, and it costs about $1000US. i'm not sure about prices in Australia 4 a reg 1. Breast cancer - doubtful. it can make ur hair fall out if it's left on too long, the person who does it is an amature, the strength used is 2 strong or if u don't take proper care of ur hair. --so go 2 a salon where they do them daily. u can do anything, including simming, u just hav 2 wear a swimcap or wash ur hair, and flatiron it afterwards.

    Would a hair relaxer be worth it?

    I am thinking about getting the hair relaxer done. Because I have volumous hair, and its thick, and verrrry curly! My mom has doubts about it, but I really need it truth being. I hate taking hours to straighten my hair perfectly, and this thing could help relax it! So give me some help, or ideas on how to cut my hair. My hairs just a bit past my shoulders, thick, wavy/curly, and dark brown. I want side bangs also. But whatever is in style. I'm also 13.Would a hair relaxer be worth it?
    You might just need to get a cut that will thin your curls out to cut the volume. A relaxer is a big commitment, you can't just wash and wear like your natural hair so there are temporary alternatives like setting on large rollers and blow outs.Would a hair relaxer be worth it?
    yes :)
    i have very thick curly hair too, and i got it chemically straightened and it looked good but it FRIES your hair. so you need to think if straight hair is really that important.
    In two words:





    Hell yeah!





    I did it, and i love my new hair ( i did, until it grew thick again, but thats months later, :) )

    Wednesday, May 12, 2010

    Is there a hair relaxer that will relax my hair, yet leave it curly and not straighten it?

    ok i am 16 years old, and im white... but i have EXTREMELY poofy, curly, frizzy hair. i use all sorts of curling creams, mousses, and other hair products to keep my hair tamed. they all leave my hair crunchy, and my hair still gets VERY poofy as it completely dries. my hair is so hard to manage, and im tired of trying all these products that dont work. i want to get a hair relaxer, but the thing is, i LOVE curly hair... and i DONT want it straight. does anyone know of a hair relaxer i can get that will tame the poof, but leave my curls??? please help! thanks for reading :]Is there a hair relaxer that will relax my hair, yet leave it curly and not straighten it?
    Hello


    Would you say your hair has the texture of afro hair? If so you could see about going to a specific hairdresser of website who cater for black hair who should help. You can buy chemical straighteners form pharmacists or beauty stores (such as Boots). These are meant to be a home product but I dont know how well they work but they might be perfect for you as you dont want to get totally rid of your curls but it might leave your hair uneven! You could see about going to a standard hairdresser and explain what you would like, they can chemically straighten hair too.


    Have you ever thought that maybe your use too many products in your hair? Using too many products can usually leave it crunchy.


    Try using a clarifying shamppo to clear your hair of debris, use an over night conditioner or hot oil treatment and rinse in the morning. Apply a good conditioner. Try not to wash your hair every day as this can cause it to go frizzy. Try different styles such as your hair up or in a bun on days when you havent washed it. If you need to wash it to get rid of oil then try finding a dry shampoo--you put it in at your roots then comb it out --it sucks all the oil up and freshens your hair!


    Rinse your hair with a blast of cold water at the end to seal the shafts and make it less frizzy. Also when drying your hair dont grab it with your towel and rub it this causes df#amage. Wrap your hair in the towel for five mins take off and press the towel onto your hair. Your hair may feel wetter but this is less damaging to curly hair. Use a wide tooth comb to get out all the knots and tangles and apply your hairdryer heat down wards, dont brush your hair while drying but rather use a diffuser to encourage bounce and not frizz.


    You could also try sleeping with a silk scarf wrapped round your head so that you are not damaging it while you sleep. Please try the above steps for at least two to three weeks before you try the relaxer as it will make your hair healthier and you may also find that you dont need the relaxer afterall! Please email if you hneed more help


    bananajam24@yahoo.co.uk


    Hugs


    FizzyIs there a hair relaxer that will relax my hair, yet leave it curly and not straighten it?
    Garnier Fructis Style Sleek %26amp; Shine Anti-Humidity smoothing milk


    Instant smoothing %26amp; Frizz Control


    A lot of my friends who have curly hair use it.


    Hope this helps!


    -Bradley

    Can a chemical hair relaxer permanently damage your hair?

    i havent used it for a year now and my hair is still dried out from it how long untill it will go away? i havent used that chemical relaxer in a year and when i used it i only used it for 1 year and probably used it like 6 or 7 times in that year. and ive noticed my hair doesnt grow as fast. i believe this is from the chemical relaxer and i want to know how long untill my hair is back to normal?? i have thick wavy hair.Can a chemical hair relaxer permanently damage your hair?
    it can only hurt the hair above the skin surface, not the follicle, so noCan a chemical hair relaxer permanently damage your hair?
    Once you relax your hair, it changes the chemical composition of the hair. But it shouldn't make it overly dry unless your hair was damaged from over processing. Even if that was the case, it shouldn't still affect your hair if you haven't used it in a year. But the hair at the ends may still be damaged and this may cause split ends that will continue to affect the new growth. I would recommend getting a good trim/hair cut from a licensed stylist. If your hair is that damaged, that may be what you need to get the hair and hair growth back on the right track!
    when ever you use a relaxer you have to do a deep conditioning on your hair. always!!! when you do a touch up you can't reapply it to your hair it has to go on your roots. Is your hair long or short? any kind of chemical on your hair can damage it. don't leave your relaxer on long..you have straight hair compared to mine. make sure you do a deep conditioning and oil treatment
    i think you should go to the salon, they can be really helpful because they know what they are doing. if you ask the salon questions, they will help you figure it out.





    and for britney that asked if you're black, forget here, shes probably a ***** anyways if shes reading this.





    we are all beautiful in and out, black and white, yellow and pink !
    it will damage your hair that got the chemicals on it but as the hair grows in it becomes healthy


    try to let all of the hair that is new growth hair grow out and then cut all of the damaged hair off





    see this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EcEhZVcdb鈥?/a>
    any type of chemical relaxer or hair dye can damage your hair.

    Is there a hair relaxer or process that will make my hair go from frizzy tight curls to smooth loose waves?

    I have had curly hair for many years, and honestly I hate it and always have. I鈥檝e always longed for hair that wasn鈥檛 frizzy curly but wavy. But haven鈥檛 been able to find anything that would do so. One thing I have found was the Japanese hair straightening which I would love to get but is way too expensive. And also I want to be able to keep some curl or wave. :-/





    So my question is, is there something I can do like a relaxer or some type of process where when it鈥檚 done my hair will be less curly or perhaps big wave-like curls instead? And have a minimization of frizz?





    I actually did get my hair chemically straightened once but it was when I was younger so I can鈥檛 really remember the results too good. But what I do remember was that my hair was straight but it was still poofy . I would rather have curly poofy hair than just plain poofy, poofy hair lol





    So if anybody has any suggestions please help!





    Here鈥檚 a picture of what my hair looks like and some examples of what I would like it to look like:





    http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v650/T鈥?/a>Is there a hair relaxer or process that will make my hair go from frizzy tight curls to smooth loose waves?
    im a hairdresser and a client of mine had the same problem as you the other day. what we did to sort her hair out was to perm it on setting rollers which are a bit bigger than perming rods. this made the curl larger and less frizzy, so she got the look she was after and she still kept her hair looking natural! hope this helpsIs there a hair relaxer or process that will make my hair go from frizzy tight curls to smooth loose waves?
    Both of the looks that you provided has been achieved with a curling iron. They are not perms. I would recommend having your hair professionally straightened and style the hair with a curling iron. With the right products, frizz will not be a problem.

    I Have african american hair and want to perm straighten it. Do I ask for a perm or a relaxer?

    Im looking for as pin straight as possible. If you also know help me out at a good salon in Vancouver that does good perms or relaxers. Which one do i get?!?!? I have REALLY MAJORLY curly hair and going for as striaght as possible. Thanks so much in advance!!I Have african american hair and want to perm straighten it. Do I ask for a perm or a relaxer?
    get a Yuko or Liscio chemical straightening. They are the most effective in getting your hair as straight as possible. I have it and although my hair is thick is is perfectly straight now :)I Have african american hair and want to perm straighten it. Do I ask for a perm or a relaxer?
    As far as I know, a perm is a relaxer. Why mess with nature? Some women would die for majorly curly hair and a great cut can really make it look great.
    relaxer
    Go to a good hair dresser. She/he will know which you need to solve the problem.
    when you get it done professionally they will know by the texture of your hair and strength of your hair which perm to use if this is your first time do not do it yourself please get it done professionally
    in most salons, if you ask for a ';perm'; they will think you want a curl permanent.





    if you want bone-straight hair, then ask for a ';relaxer';. make sure it doesn't have lye in it and definitely make sure that wherever you go that the stylist is professionally trained to work with and style ';african-american'; hair. it will save you a lot of issues and drama if you make sure of this before you sit in their chair.
    Relaxer definatly! Perms Dont last much and it will be a waste of money
    What white people call a perm is where it makes their hair curly.





    If you're black then you are getting a relaxer but we call it a perm also. They're interchangeable. If you go to a black hairstylist she will know what you mean if you say a perm %26amp; you will get your hair relaxed. Perm=relaxer in black culture
    depends. black salon-perm white salon-relaxer


    for whites a perm means to curl blacks understand it as a straightner
    relaxer
    Hello, I have really curly hair to and couldn't deal with it my whole childhood and either could my mother..lol...she used to cut it really short so i looked like a boy...anyways i just recently got it straightened with this new straightening system at the salon...it's a europeon product takes about 5 hrs and costs around 500 dollars...so worth the money....Humidity hat not my hair is poker straight....easy to blow dry its wonderful!!!! good luck
    Here is what I would do. Go to a beauty school find some one who is at the top of HIS class and get a consolation.
    Get African Pride Super Relaxer. Its sells foe $8.00 at most stores.
    What African and what american did you steal your hair from?
    You should get the Japanese Straightener you can take a shower and go. It is kinda pricey!
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  • What hair relaxer is best?

    Half of my hair is already relaxed, but it already grew and i want to relax it again.


    I'm a latino boy with really curly thick coarse hair!!!!





    I want a relaxer that won't dry out my hair as much and will leave it as healthy as possible...





    Please don't suggest to leave it how it is or using a flat iron....





    First of all my mom wouldn't let me have a flat iron and she doesn't know that i relax my hair...sooo yea





    And also do you suggest i use regular strength or super....because I'm not african-american but still have really coarse hair...but will the super dry it out too much???





    Sooo any suggestions of which hair relaxers to use???What hair relaxer is best?
    hi got my first! relaxer today but i did some research and found out that it has to be affirm that's what my hair dresser used and most people say is the best relaxes the hair but it conditions it as well

    My hair relaxer didn't work?

    Ok i have super thick hair, its not that long, it comes like one or two inches below my shoulders (without straightener) . Well i got tired of using a hot comb cause it takes 3 hours to do it with my big head of hair so i tried to relaxer.I was trying to spread it around on my head really fast because i only had 18 minutes but i only went 5 minutes over the time that i was supposed to leave it in. Could it be over processed? So then i rinsed it and I had long loose curly hair (it wasn't even straight all the way) and then when i went under the blow dryer....POOF! It was a bit softer, but it looked just like it did before and it wasn't soft at all. Any help? I followed the directions and stuff but im not experienced with hair relaxers though.My hair relaxer didn't work?
    A relaxer doesn't make the hair straight, it just relaxes the curl. It makes it easier to manage. I have a relaxer and right now my hair is big %26amp; poofy too! After I put the conditioner in it will be soft and curly.


    I'm not sure what you mean by ';went under the blow dryer'; but if you will blow dry your hair, you should do it in sections. What you need to do now is wet your hair again, and definitely use a leave-in conditioner. Blow dry it using a wide toothed comb, on a medium heat. Then check your hair carefully by running your fingers through it and feel the areas of the scalp to make sure you relaxed it evenly. If you feel spots that still feel wavy, you didn't relax it evenly. Now that you have a relaxer on your hair, make sure that you take really good care of it. Use a moisturizing shampoo, conditioner and always use a leave-in conditioner. Also, watch your hair for breakage. If you use heat to style your hair use a heat protector; personally I like serums. Next time have someone with experience help you.My hair relaxer didn't work?
    you should have gotten it done at a salon. those directions on the boxes of at home ';do-it-yourself'; relaxers aren't specific enough.


    also, you might not have gotten the type of relaxer that was appropriate for your hair type, which is another thing that a hair stylist would automatically know.


    you might need to visit a hair stylist, especially after what you did to your hair!! :(


    hope i helped. :)
    Your relaxer probably wasn't strong enough. Look on the side of the box and get one for thick hair.

    Black Hair - Relaxer vs Texturizer?

    My 11 year old daughter has a beautiful thick head of hair. I get her hair washed and blown every week. And although her hair remains straight, her roots quickly become very thick and unmanageable. I really don't like the idea of processing her hair, yet she's getting older and wants to be able to wear her hair in styles that would require her roots to cooperate. My question is what would be better a mild relaxer or a texturizer? And what is the biggest difference in the two?Black Hair - Relaxer vs Texturizer?
    Have you consult with any professional hair stylist?

    My hair relaxer got ruined by sweat! what should i do????

    i got a virgin relaxer the other day (edges only, roots to ends) and got a weave. I waited 24 hours before heading to the gym, and when i arrived home I noticed my hair was puffy and appeared to be not as sleek as the day i got it relaxed. i flat ironed it, but it still has that slight puff to it. it is not entirely blending with the texture of the weave hair unless i flat iron it every morning! i now realize i should've waited longer before working out!!! my question is, is it possible to get a root to end relaxer again? or will my hairdresser only give me touch-up relaxers (just grown out roots)??? any suggestions?My hair relaxer got ruined by sweat! what should i do????
    She will probably only do a touch up because a full relaxer would be way to much on your hair that soon. You may even have to wait a while to get one again. Relaxers are extremely damaging to your hair and to have it done twice would be really bad. I dont have much experience with relaxers so definitely go back to the salon and get the stylist's opinion!

    Help! hair relaxer?!?

    Okay so im a biracial mixture of Black %26amp; korean so my hair is pretty curly, but it isnt kinky. I've been relaxing my hair with Mizani relaxer %26amp; it works GREAT, it keeps my hair super soft %26amp; smooth %26amp; shiny.


    I needed a touch us because my roots were growing out, so i called the salon %26amp; asked if i could get it done but the lady who does my hair wasnt there. Me being bummed called another lady(black) off Craigslist to get it done at her house %26amp; i told her i used Mizani. when i got there. she used optimum on my hair %26amp; when i was done my hair looked HORRIBLE. its was friedd %26amp; feel crunchy, %26amp; on top of that.. she burned tha side of my face! How could i get my hair to be smooth again? :( im really sad about this.. i take hair very serious.Help! hair relaxer?!?
    I'm sorry. There's not anything you can do at this point except use reconstructing products and wait it out. She overprocessed your hair, she shouldn't have done all the hair, just the roots.





    Try Redken's real control line: http://www.redken.com/products/haircare/鈥?/a>


    especially the hair mask. Most of these products will really help it get under control until your hair grows out. Stay away from hot tools as much as you can stand until you've had a chance to repair some of the damage. It shouldn't go straight, though. Don't attempt to relax again, you'll have the same result, or worse.Help! hair relaxer?!?
    First off im very sorry about ur bad hair experience. U should never switch up hair relaxers because your hair reacts differently to a new thing. Do lots of protein treatments to get ur Hair back together and strong and moisturize with Olive oil to make ur hair strong and seal in moisture. Also do lots of reaserch on fixing dmaged, overprocessed hair.





    GOOD LICK:)
    that sucks but it happens to everyone, my mom trimmed mine once in grade school and ended up with a bob/ bowl cut type thing! you should get a conditioner with vitamins... some stuff from Chi is apparently really good. that should repair it.


    answer my hair Q!! please :)