Let's Learn from Relaxer Mistakes

Hey J readers

I've bin through this relaxer phase

about 8 times in life lol

I'm always switching between relaxer 

and my natural hair.

During the years I've learned a lot 

both from youtube and real life.

Recently I've had a major setback during

this relaxer journey.

These are the mistakes I made that could

probably help someone.

1. Itchy scalp

After washing my hair I noticed I was very itchy

but I still proceed to get the relaxer.

Bad idea.

Basing my hair 4 times, yes 4 times, did not help.

MY ADVICE, wash your hair again!

Wait it out. Make sure your scalp is healthy

before moving forward.

2. Wait wait wait. 

I got a relaxer 3 days after getting my hair washed

and on an itchy scalp.

Bad idea.

Get a relaxer at least 1 week after washing your hair.

3.Wait for the burn

Nah. Wrong move.

Do not wait until your relaxer is itching or burning

your scalp before you wash it out.

MY ADVICE, put a timer on your relaxer and

wash it out regardless.

"Is it straight?" Maybe not, but a healthy

scalp is more important.

4.The One Wash

Girrrlll.

Use a nutralizing shampoo to wash out your relaxer.

ALWAYS ALWAYS shampoo your hair at least twice 

after a relaxer.

My aunt, a professional hair dresser failed to

do this, therefore I believe relaxer

was still lingering in my hair.

5. Pin Straight 

Its honestly ok if your roots are not pin straight.

Most, if not all of the relaxed hair women

with long hair that I follow on Instagram/youtube 

(@ hailicious) DO NOT relax pin straight.

Is there something to it related to hair growth?

Not sure, but just saying...

Going forward, I will be going to a salon

for my relaxers (IF I decide to continue getting

relaxers) OR do it myself at home.

What's your thoughts on relaxers??

All Love

J