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relaxer question

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Printed Date: October 30 2025 at 10:22pm


Topic: relaxer question
Posted By: NychaelaSymone
Subject: relaxer question
Date Posted: February 20 2006 at 3:29pm
I've been taking my braids out for the past week and plan to finish on Friday...do you think Monday is too soon to relax.  I'm going to a professional.  It appears my own hair is healthy (with the exception of my thin areas which seem to be filling in).  If not, what should I do to my hair to maintain it until it's safe to apply a relaxer.  In the past, I'd take my braids out one day and relax the same day but I'm sure that wasn't the healthiest thing to do.....I didn't have problems then but I'm older and I know my body isn't functioning the same as it did in my 20's.


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Posted By: deexox
Date Posted: February 20 2006 at 3:45pm
i think you should wait 3 or 4 days after. my sister took hers out and got it relaxed right after which wasn't a good idea

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Hair Type- 4a/b *transitioning front of my head*
Length-ranges from 5-7 inches =)
Products- Garnier Fructis S & S Poo, Lustrasilk Shea Butter Mango Conditioner and Cantu-Leave in =)

Posted By: cmesweet
Date Posted: February 20 2006 at 4:52pm

From what I have read in magazines, I think waiting a week or 2 weeks is best.  Make sure to deep condition your hair during your next wash to give it more strength for braiding.



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Natural
BC May 9, 2004


Posted By: Sweet_Ambrosia
Date Posted: February 20 2006 at 7:05pm
Wait atleast 2 weeks, anything sooner than that you'll risk breakage and damage.

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*Transitioned Successfully (7-20-05~7-20-07)
*100 Natural~3c/4a
*Hair Goal: WSL *stretched/straighten* '08


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