Why relaxers burn
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Topic: Why relaxers burn
Posted By: TwinkletOes23
Subject: Why relaxers burn
Date Posted: March 31 2006 at 7:27pm
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Well why is it that they tell you not to scratch 72 hours before getting relaxed i mean why is it if i scratch on thurday and get my hair done sunday my scalp will burn. Another thing is why do relaxers burn at all i mean whats in the relaxers that causes the burning sensation
one more thing why dont they just relax the hair it seems as though they always purposely put the relaxer on the scalp i mean the scalp doesnt need to be straightened does it?
plz if you know answer these burning questions |
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Posted By: Sharon71
Date Posted: March 31 2006 at 7:50pm
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Hi T go http://www.skinbiology.com - www.skinbiology.com Interesting read called 'The Truth about Relaxers. This is bound to answer your 'burning questions' x
------------- Sharon71XxX Natural 10 yrs,mostly 4b,past BSL length(at back) Joined Shoulder length challenge 15th April 2006. GOAL: Healthy,thicker shoulder/L unstreched for Dec 12/15th 06' |
Posted By: Sharon71
Date Posted: March 31 2006 at 7:55pm
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Hi T Acutally its better if you type this in google : 'why do relaxers burn the scalp' and this will take you straight to the Skinbiology article ------------- Sharon71XxX Natural 10 yrs,mostly 4b,past BSL length(at back) Joined Shoulder length challenge 15th April 2006. GOAL: Healthy,thicker shoulder/L unstreched for Dec 12/15th 06' |
Posted By: cookiesnkream
Date Posted: March 31 2006 at 8:52pm
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LOL  ,, these burning questions,, i like that,,, are u sure
they actually mean to apply to the scalp ,, cuz the hair is growing right out of there,, so its kinda unavoidable,, i think they say ot to scratch so as not to irritate make tiny tears in the scalp where the relaxer could severely irritate since it is a caustic chemical,,, and i think thats why it stings,, cuz its a very strong chemical,, that has the ability to dissolve hair if left on long enough i think ------------- Hair type: 3b some c?, fine strands, last relaxer sept 05, never again!!! current :ap length on sides,,nearly bsl in back, damn those old frazzled ends! I am hair OBSESSED |
Posted By: cmesweet
Date Posted: March 31 2006 at 11:56pm
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If you read the directions in the box it will tell you to the distance of between your scalp and new growth should be, before applying a relaxer to it. So you really shouldn't have relaxer put on it and basing your scalp before going always help just incase the relaxer accidently ends up on your scalp. ------------- Natural BC May 9, 2004 |
Posted By: TwinkletOes23
Date Posted: April 01 2006 at 9:09am
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I mean the cant take extra care to just apply to the hair not the scalp its like they just apply on the scalp on purpose |
Posted By: SimplyAlex
Date Posted: April 02 2006 at 3:57pm
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It almost unavoidible when trying to get the roots straight. If you are going to get relaxer burns are sometime just a part of it and stylist dont have the time tobe "that" careful. ------------- Hair Type: 4a/3c Natural Hair Length: Mid Back (growing out Layers) Hair Goal: Long Layered Waist length/ Super Healthy! |
Posted By: TwinkletOes23
Date Posted: April 02 2006 at 11:06pm
Oh ok that explains it 
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Posted By: taggi
Date Posted: April 03 2006 at 1:30pm
| even if i do scratch before, to avoid really bad burning i just put some hair creme on the places ive been scrathcing and it usually doesnt burn that bad. |