QuoteReplyTopic: Relaxers Posted: January 12 2000 at 4:10am
I am ready to take my braids out and relax my hair. I have had my braids in for 1yr. and 4 months. I get them done every two months. I wanted to know if a kiddie perm would work on my hair. I am 22yrs. old and the roots of my hair is very soft and wavy. My mother thinks that the adult perms maybe to strong and that is why my hair breaks so often. Please help me and any responses will be greatly appreciated.
Hi,Please be sure to read my recent article about relaxers. Your mother is right...many "adult perms" can be quite harsh and when you put any type of chemical on your hair, it can potentially damage the hair cuticle and hence make it break off. If you absolutely must apply either a relaxer or a perm, find the most gentle one that you can.Best wishes,KarenRelated Link:Hair Boutique - Hair Relaxing Article
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Try Vitale or Affirm (dry hair and sensitive scalp). They work wonders for my hair. They don't burn my hair or scalp; everything else burns.I also take horsetail extract (one or two tablets per day). that makes my hair more manageable and stronger (plus it grows really fast).Hope this helps,Melanie
> Hi, Kelly!First, I would recommend that you read Karen's article on relaxers. It is superior!Second, before you consider having a relaxer, you will need to condition your hair for at least a month and be sure to have a strand test done before the relaxer application to determine if your hair can withstand one.Third, go to a reputable salon for advice on the best type of relaxer for your hair. As far as I am concerned, kids should not be getting relaxers and I am not familiar with the ingredients of many of these products. Some are modified versions of adult ones, some requiring use of a hot comb. They run the gamut. From what you have said, it sounds like you should use a mild strength relaxer (Revlon Realistic makes an excellent one) and you should get minimal touch-ups (READ KAREN"S ARTICLE PLEASE).Lastly, you might consider a texturizer instead of a relaxer. Once again, consult a reputable salon.Hope this helps,Jade21I am ready to take my braids out and relax my hair. I> have had my braids in for 1yr. and 4 months. I get> them done every two months. I wanted to know if a> kiddie perm would work on my hair. I am 22yrs. old and> the roots of my hair is very soft and wavy. My mother> thinks that the adult perms maybe to strong and that> is why my hair breaks so often. Please help me and any> responses will be greatly appreciated.
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