Relaxer regiments should not be dictated by a calendar (meaning every 6-8 weeks), but by the needs of your hair. Remember: Other factors also affect the growth rate of your hair, like:

It is important that you use the appropriate relaxer strength to help avoid hair breakage or hair loss. If you have permanently colored hair, use a mild strength relaxer. Can I replace the maintenance products in the relaxer kits with others? (i.e. shampoo and/or conditioner) No, the products in the relaxer kits are specially formulated to work together, systematically, to produce optimal results.

It cannot be done over hair that has been relaxed with products containing sodium hydroxide or any other metallic hydroxides. However, Thermal Reconditioning is compatible with other thio or cystine based relaxers.

Yes1, if you need a mild hair relaxer you can use the Nairobi Professional Regular Formula Hair Relaxer.

Hair relaxers are a term used within the black hair care beauty industry, it refers to a process of changing the chemical state therefore the look and feel of Afro Caribbean hair. Hair can either be relaxed so that it becomes straight or curly. The basic process - hair relaxer is applied to the hair, left for the recommended time as per the instructions, a shampoo neutralizer is then applied to the hair to change the pH to zero or neutral, this causes the chemical to stop working.

The amount of the movement in the hair is described as the “type” of hair, straight, wavy or curly. It’s important to understand your individual hair curl pattern, in its natural state (non-relaxed). Knowing your natural curl pattern will help you choose the correct hair products like the strength of relaxer kit. Curl Patterns – Take an individual strand of hair and observe the curl pattern.

We do not advise refrigerating, freezing, or storing relaxers for more than 24 hours. The application of a stale relaxer can result in breakage and/or sub-optimal results.

We advise waiting two weeks after a relaxer application. Follow instructions carefully. Try Textures & Tones. It is specially formulated for African-American hair.

It cannot be done over hair that has been relaxed with products containing sodium hydroxide or any other metallic hydroxides. However, Liscio is compatible with other thio or cystine based relaxers.

No. The chemical ingredient in all TR products is thioglycolate or a derivative of glycolate. Sodium hydroxide and thioglycolate do not mix. I heard some stylists doing it for whatever reason, but I do NOT recommend it. Ask any chemist and they'll tell you it is a no go.

We have four after care products, all made by Kerasoft?, that we recommend to maintain your hair when you are wearing it in a Wash & Wear Relaxer? look and since the process is not thio based as are curly perms and body waves, it is does not dry out the hair requiring that you compensate for this with lots of after care products.

There a two relaxer products in the market - a relaxer kit and a relaxer. A relaxer kit comes in a pre-packaged box that contains all the products and instructions to help you, the second is just a relaxer that comes with instructions on the tub. If you have not relaxed your hair before then you should opt for a relaxer kit which contains the relaxer, neutralizer plus other conditioning products.

Virgin hair can be relaxed when you want to, however if your scalp is dry/irritable then it may be best to either buy a scalp sensitive relaxer or buy a hair food/serum for your hair and scalp before applying a relaxer. If you recently permed or relaxed your hair and think it may be damaged we suggest that you leave your hair for a while so that it gets stronger before you put more chemicals into it.

There is no way to "wash" or weaken a relaxer. A relaxer straightens the hair by permanently breaking the protein bonds within the hair shaft. Once they are broken, they can NEVER be reformed again. The only thing some concoctions can do is make your hair so dry and brittle that it will APPEAR that it was not straightened. This will only cause even more damage than you may already have. Sorry but the only way to get rid of a relaxer is to CUT IT OUT.

No, you cannot "strip" the perm out of your hair. A perm is called a perm because it is permanent. Therefore you would have to grow out your hair and transition to your natural hair. I've heard about various techniques people may use like washing the hair with vinegar etc., but what all that does is dry out your hair to the point where it "appears" to be natural, but it's really not.

Wait at least 3-5 days before applying a relaxer. In general, relaxer products can be irritating to skin and scalp. If your hair is freshly shampooed, it increases the likelihood of scalp irritation. Before you begin the relaxer application, be sure to apply a scalp protector, like petroleum jelly to any skin that may be exposed to the relaxer.

A Wash & Wear Relaxer? is the technique and process of working with your hair's own natural texture using our curl releasing agent to create a more desired texture, as well as to achieve more softness and manageability in the hair. When you have Wash & Wear Relaxed hair, it offers you the versatility of wearing straight styles, by being able to wet-set or blow drying your hair as often as you choose, or the opportunity of having as we say, wash and go no fuss hair.

The procedure is immensely popular and successful. In the majority of cases the thread veins are permanently removed. However, we cannot guarantee this will be the case for every client.

The BodipHier is new technology. The BodipHier is designed to relax hair and add body without the use of lye. The active ingredients are not as strong as lye and will not dissolve hair. The BodipHier cannot make the hair "totally straight" like relaxers do. This allows the hair to look more natural, keep its texture and have more body. How does the BodipHier differ from a relaxer? The BodipHier is designed to relax hair and add body without the use of chemicals.

These two services are similar. However, the thermal relaxer process is more involved. Before your hair is neutralized, the stylist blow dries and straightens your hair with a flat iron. This infuses the chemical into your hair shaft, making it smoother. it also enables you to wear your hair straighter without having to blow it dry all the time.

The process for the thermal relaxer takes twice as long as the regular relaxer, which is why there is a price difference.

Time for a really quick science lesson (keep reading, it will be really quick and painless, I promise). There is a scale called a pH scale. It ranges from 0-14. Water is right in the middle with a pH of 7 and is "neutral" (neither acidic or basic). Substances with higher pH are called alkali, caustic or basic. Solutions with lower pH are called acidic. The farther from the number 7 (either high or low), the more the solution will do in terms of burning or breaking chemical bonds.

First of all, find someone with hair you like and ask her where she gets her hair done. If she lets you touch her hair, touch it to make sure it's healthy (please ask first!). Talk to the stylist before you make an appointment. Make sure she seems professional and knows what she's doing. A bad perm is a horrible thing. You could end up with damaged hair, bald or even permanently disfigured. And, remember a perm is permanent. Mess one up and that hair is ruined permanently (until you cut it off).

If you've read this far, you probably already realize the answer is "no". Permanents are called permanent for good reason. The bonds in the hair are destroyed when the hair is relaxed. The part of the hair that has been relaxed will never be "natural" again. The only way to get rid of relaxed hair is to cut it off or wait for it to break off. Waiting for the hair to break off is not a good transition option.

One of the great things about Sisterlocks is that you don't have to cut off your relaxer in order to start them. All you need is 1? inches of new growth at the scalp to start the locks. Then you can trim the relaxed ends gradually over time as your natural locks grow in. There are some things to watch for here though. For example, if you have a relaxer you know that when you let your natural hair grow in at the scalp you increase the chances of breakage.

Products are made of chemicals formulated for hair that is African/Caribbean origin, these can be used by people of mixed cultures who may not have completely afro hair but do have slightly afro hair, however they may need to use a milder version. Most of the relaxer should not be used fr caucasian hair as the chemicals will be too strong however there is one product that can be used for fine to mediu hair - Elasta QP Conditioning Relaxer Kit.

Diane: A texturizer or 'Texturizing' is a technique which leaves the hair with a slight wave and not bone straight. The results are less damaging than a bone straight relaxer. Scientifically, a relaxer should never be 100% straight. When receiving a relaxer process, the hair strands should only be relaxed or softened up to 80% - 85% straight, leaving a 20% curve with some elasticity left in the hair for additional heating tools to finish and style.

We don’t think you’ll want to, but yes, you can go back to using traditional relaxers at any time.