Can you relax your hair by yourself?
Can you relax your hair by yourself?
Relaxing your hair can be a tedious process, especially when you can’t make it to the salon to get it professionally done. Getting your relaxer done in a salon, in the hands of a professional you trust, is the best way to go about this process, but it can also be done at home.
Can you use hair relaxer on short hair?
“Relaxing hair can be easier when it’s short,” says Franklin, owner of Designer’s Touch salon. Cut off the previously treated hair prior to applying relaxer if you want to wear your hair very short. Otherwise, plan to apply the relaxer to unrelaxed hair only.
What is the best relaxer for short hair?
10 Best Relaxers For Black Hair
- SoftSheen-Carson No-Lye Relaxer.
- Avlon Affirm Sensitive Scalp Conditioning Relaxer.
- SoftSheen Carson Optimum Salon Hair Care No-Lye Relaxer.
- Avlon Fiber Guard Sensitive Scalp Relaxer Kit.
- ORS Olive Oil Professional Creme Relaxer.
- TCB Hair Relaxer.
- Luster’s ShortLooks Color Relaxer.
How often should I relax my short hair?
“I recommend anywhere from 8-10 weeks on average for touch-ups,” says Wauchope. While eight weeks between touch-ups is recommended, some may feel the need to apply relaxers more frequently.
What is the best relaxer for short black hair?
How long does it take to relax hair?
“The amount of time [it takes to completely transition] depends on the length of your relaxed hair, how often you trim or cut off the relaxed hair, and if there are any setbacks such as hair breakage or hair loss. It can take as long as a year (or longer) if you do basic trims every three months versus the big chop.”
What should I do before relaxing my hair?
What To Do Before Relaxing Your Hair
- Know when to schedule your appointments.
- Moisturize and condition your hair often.
- Strengthen your hair with a protein treatment.
- Detangle your hair throughout the week.
- Give your hair a break from intricate hairstyles.
- Coat your hair in your favorite oil.