Hi Again,

I am now 4 days post relaxer and all is well so far.  A little background...I was all natural for several years so this was a true virgin perm.  I had it done at an Aveda concept salon by a professional and I believe she did a great job.  While my hair is very straight, I still have good body because I got a roller set. My hair dresser did tell me that Mizani is the other perm they use regularly depending on what you want to achieve.  The sensitive scalp formula did not burn at all and I was careful that she did not leave it on past the recommend time.  I did make a conscious effort not to scratch and to comb my hair minimally for the proceeding 4 days as to prevent burn.  I also had a professional Aveda protein treatment the week before to strengthen my hair and to prevent breakage.  I see very little flaking but will lightly oil my scalp as I see and to prevent dryness.  I see almost no hair pieces when I use my very wide tooth comb.  (I have always tried not to use other combs (only very wide) and only brush the edges minimally with boars head when and if I need to) She used Aveda light elements on my ends and I also purchased it.  I like it because it keeps your ends moist but does not weigh down in my opinion.  I have also used it in the past with a iron out.  I plan to go for a touch up in 8 to 10 weeks if I can stretch it that long to prevent over processing.  In the meantime, I will try to go every two weeks or so for the Aveda 3 step and a roller set and do it on my own in between.

Let me know what you decide and how it goes.  Good luck!