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

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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.