How to Maintain a Hair Relaxer So Your Hair Won't Fall Out
Hair relaxers straighten coarse, curly and kinky hair. Most commonly used by African-Americans, relaxers are often quite damaging to the hair and scalp. Strict adherence to instructions is essential to keep your hair and scalp healthy. Hair relaxers usually contain lye, which makes it effective but hard on the hair and scalp. Lye can cause burns on the scalp and lead to hair loss. Learn how to maintain a hair relaxer so your hair won't fall out, and show off your stunning locks. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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When you touch up your relaxer at home, leave it on for exactly the time stated. The time will vary based on the relaxer and whether it contains lye.
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Apply an intensely moisturizing conditioner every time you wash it. Look for ingredients such as avocado oil and shea butter. Slather the conditioner on the hair after shampooing. Leave it on for 5 to 15 minutes. Rinse it out with warm water.
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Sit under a hood dryer. Put the hood attachment, which resembles a shower cap, over your hair. It will likely take 15 to 30 minutes to dry your hair completely.
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Smooth a dollop of deep conditioner on the hair. Make sure that you cover every strand of your hair with the deep conditioner. Put a towel in the dryer on the highest heat setting for three minutes. Take it out and wrap it around your hair to intensify the conditioning. Leave it on for 30 minutes and rinse it out of your hair.
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Tips & Warnings
Avoid dyeing your hair when it is relaxed. If you do color it, use semi-permanent hair dye as it is more gentle than permanent hair color.
Avoid heat styling with flat irons and curling irons as it can cause damage and hair loss.
