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Hair
Relaxer and Texturizer Do's and Don'ts |
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| Hair
relaxers and texturizing is the chemically straightening of
overly curly or kinky hair, (texturizers leave some curl left
in the hair) with products that contain either sodium hydroxide
or thioglycolic acid. Both these ingredients can cause skin
and scalp irritation if not used properly. The basic products
that are used are a chemical hair relaxer, a neutralizer, and
a petroleum cream, which is used as a protective base to protect
the hair line area and/or scalp during application. |
Prior to Relaxing |
Don't |
-- Massage,
comb or brush your scalp
-- Do excessive exercise
-- Irritate your scalp by wearing a hat or scarf
-- Shampoo your hair within 48 hours before
-- Use holding spray or oil your scalp
-- Scratch your scalp or use hair pins |
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Do |
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Remove braids 72 hours before
-- Avoid your hair line
-- Inform your stylist of all drugs for medication
-- Rinse heavy gels from hair without manipulating scalp 24
hours before |
After
Relaxing |
Don't |
-- Use an over-heated curling
iron
-- Use hair accessories with rough edges
-- Use setting lotions with alcohol
-- Set on sponge rollers
-- Back comb (tease) hair
-- Yank, pull or tear hair |
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Do |
-- Wear a satin sleeping
cap at night
-- Have your hair trimmed every 6-8 weeks
-- Use a thick, rich, moisturizing shampoo
-- Sleep on a satin pillow
-- Get a deep conditioning treatment with protein monthly
-- Get retouches every 6-8 weeks to avoid breakage
-- Deep moisturize every week |
| Note: Remember
that relaxing or texturizing the hair strips the hair of its
protein and moisture. Always, deep condition after
a relaxer or texturizer. Your hair's reaction to relaxers or
texturizers will often change during and after pregnancy. |
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