I am a caveman.

Or so I've been told. My sister actually told me the other day that I looked like a mexican captain caveman.

Anyway, I bring this up because my hair has gotten quite out of hand lately (hence the caveman talk), and I need/want to get it relaxed instead of cut because I'm rather fond of having long hair.

I'm probably gonna get it relaxed in the next few days, and I was wondering what type of hair products I should be using afterward to keep it from getting nappy again.

Here's a picture:



Amusingly enough, that's what it looks like on a good day (but brushed back).

What kind of post-relaxed products might a person such as myself expect to use?

Found some info for ya

Relaxer Maintenance Tips

--Have a microtrim every 2-4 weeks to prevent split ends.
--Use a moisturizing shampoo
--Follow the directions on conditioners and deep conditioners (e.g. don't leave it on for too long)
--Protect your hair from chlorine: apply leave-in conditioner and wear a swim cap. Always rinse your hair thoroughly after exposure to salt water or chlorinated water, and shampoo as soon as possible.
--and I know this sounds simple, but ask your hairdresser for post-relaxer maintenance and care instructions. They'll be able to tell you more.

"As a rule, it's best to wait until you have at least an inch of newgrowth before having your hair touched-up."

you can also sleep on a satin pillowcase to minimize friction if you don't mind doing it as a guy. :)

Anais

A microtrim is a micro + trim, a teeny tiny trim. :) LOL.. I use too much hair jargon. :)

Anais

Well, think about it...what generally happens to wet protein when you lay it on hot metal?

Don't get it, you're asking for trouble.

i believe my hair is worse :)

worse than his. yes thats my natural hair. that was in july. My hair's a mess now