relaxing / highlighting
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Topic: relaxing / highlighting
Posted By: cherryish
Subject: relaxing / highlighting
Date Posted: August 09 2004 at 7:27am
| I got my hair relaxed 7 months ago. I'm currently growing it out. I am thinking of getting it highlighted but not sure if I'm able to because of the relaxing. |
Replies:
Posted By: nygal
Date Posted: August 09 2004 at 9:33am
Besides the relaxing, how many other times have you done something chemical to your hair? If the relaxing was the first time you've done something and you've been gentle to it for the 7 months with trims, etc, I would think that it would be ok to highlight. But, if you're heavy on the chemical treatments, you should probably wait. I'd ask a stylist either way. But, make sure it's a stylist that you can trust! Was it a perm you relaxed, or naturally curly hair? Kathy ------------- I bought some batteries, but they weren't included. .....Steven Wright |
cherryish wrote:Posted By: cherryish
Date Posted: August 09 2004 at 7:29pm
Hi Kathy! Thanks for your response  . Anyway, to answer your questions1. No, I haven't done anything to my hair in the last 7 months. That was the only relaxing / chemical treatment I have ever given my hair. 2. I relaxed my naturally curly hair. I'm going to stop by my salon today to ask them just to be on the safe side. ------------- |
Posted By: nygal
Date Posted: August 09 2004 at 7:44pm
Hi Cherryish..it's probably your best bet to do what you're doing and going to a salon to ask because I wouldn't want to steer you the wrong way! I hope you had good luck.  Kathy ------------- I bought some batteries, but they weren't included. .....Steven Wright |
Posted By: claribuzz
Date Posted: August 13 2004 at 3:46am
| 7 months. That is a very long time. I suggest you get a hair treatment before doing highlights. |
Posted By: AnaisSatin
Date Posted: August 13 2004 at 11:57am
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Hi Cherryish How long do you plan to grow out your hair? Long hair shows damage a lot more easily than short, and especially with curlies who often need moisture, chemicals make hair more brittle. If you're going for anywhere waist length and beyond, I wouldn't recommend exposing your hair to any chemicals (including highlights). Best of luck Anais |