I relaxed on the second...

[Geminigirl]

and I am noticing small hairs that are breaking off. I got my ends clipped and I am still noticing it..I have already washed but do you think I should neutralize again to make sure all relaxer is out or should I clarify? What should I do if not those options?

 

[dcprdiva]

Have you done a protein treatment yet? I'd do a protein treatment in a few more days...

 

[Geminigirl]

no just a moisturizing one. i will do one tomorrow when I wash though

 

[dcprdiva]

i usually do the protein a week or so after i relax to get the PH balance back to normal.

 

[Simply_Kelz]

Cosigning on protein, and a nice DC.

 

[Blessed_Angel]

It could be that your hair needs protein...when was the last time you've clarified?

 

[Lexib]

nevermind.

 

[Aggie]

and I am noticing small hairs that are breaking off. I got my ends clipped and I am still noticing it..I have already washed but do you think I should neutralize again to make sure all relaxer is out or should I clarify? What should I do if not those options?

Hi Gg, a protein treatment is actually highly recommended within the first 7 days post a relaxer to fortify the bonds of the hair's cuticles stripped by the chemical relaxer. I always do a protein treatment during this critical time followed by a moisturizing deep conditioner.

 

[loveable37]

I reommand a good deep conditioner protein is dryin especially after a relaxer.

 

[Aggie]

I reommand a good deep conditioner protein is dryin especially after a relaxer.

I am sorry but I most respectfully disagree. Protein treatments are absolutely recommended within 7 days after a relaxer to repair the cuticle bonds of the hair stripped away by the chemical process of the relaxer.

Proteins are so important during a relaxer that there is even a mid-relaxer protein step, see excerpt from Sistaslick's article below:

The Mid-Relaxer Conditioning Protein Step
Several relaxer formulations come with a mid-relaxer protein conditioning step that involves the application of a mild protein treatment between the relaxer rinsing and neutralizing stages of the chemical relaxer process. This five minute step is done essentially to restore protein stores lost or compromised during the relaxer application. The great thing about this mid-relaxer protein conditioning step is that it can be safely performed with any chemical relaxer brand that you like and with any mild protein conditioner that you like! The steps are simple. Thoroughly rinse the relaxer crème from your hair with warm water after processing. Apply your mild protein conditioning treatment to your hair for three to five minutes. Rinse thoroughly and proceed with the rest of your neutralizing procedure.


Your Post Relaxer Game Plan
It is very important that you do a protein treatment the wash following your relaxer. Relaxing disturbs the protein bonds in hair so you need to be sure to put some protein back via a good protein treatment. This treatment should come no later than 7 days after your relaxer. Follow the protein treatment immediately with a moisturizing deep conditioning treatment. If you do the mid-protein conditioning step during your relaxer, you may elect to skip this third post-relaxer treatment. I would not skip the first pre-relaxer protein treatment.

If you used a heavy protein the first time during your pre-relaxer preparation steps, go for a milder protein treatment for the one AFTER your relaxer. You do not want to over do it with too much protein. Hope this helps.