For a virgin relaxer do, I put it on the roots and the ends..or just the shaft...

[Paradox]

I know, it's me again, I think this will be my last question, the self relaxer guide is amazing. However this is one question I still have, should I put the relaxer on my roots and ends last...or even at all.
Thanks so much!

 

[Lanea87]

Everything. And I say even cause what if you put in on the shaft and then the ends last and then your hair ends up underprocessed at the ends like mine. I mean its really all up to you. Why dont you wanna go to the salon for this one?

 

[Soul♥Flower]

You have to coat your entire head (hair) for a virgin relaxer, straight through everything like you would a conditioner. But you would start at the top first and bring it down to the ends.

 

[Paradox]

Everything. And I say even cause what if you put in on the shaft and then the ends last and then your hair ends up underprocessed at the ends like mine. I mean its really all up to you. Why dont you wanna go to the salon for this one?

I would rather destroy my own hair than let someone else destroy it, plus the area I'm in doesn't cater to black hair care, what so ever .
My mother started doing her own relaxers at 16 and didn't know that much at all, compared to what I know about hair.

 

[Paradox]

You have to coat your entire head (hair) for a virgin relaxer, straight through everything like you would a conditioner. But you would start at the top first and bring it down to the ends.

Thanks! Makes alot of sense!!

 

[SUPER SWEET]

Make sure to put the product to the middle section of the hair strands first, then ends and the roots to prevent a burning scalp and over processing the roots. If you need to see how it's done go to youtube expertvillage, they should have a video.
Don't forget to let us see the results.Best wishes.

 

[Paradox]

Make sure to put the product to the middle section of the hair strands first, f then roots and the ends to prevent a burning scalp and over processing the roots. If you need to see how it's done go to youtube expertvillage should have a video.
Dont forget to let us see the results.Best wishes.

Alright that is what I was thinking..middle first then root and ends last, how much of a time difference do you think would be good, 3 min?

I'll certainly have the camera, hopefully I can go somewhere to get it rollersetted...or I guess just try to do that on my own again.

 

[Lanea87]

I would rather destroy my own hair than let someone else destroy it, plus the area I'm in doesn't cater to black hair care, what so ever .
My mother started doing her own relaxers at 16 and didn't know that much at all, compared to what I know about hair.

Oh okay, have fun. I hope it comes out well, make sure you show the pics.

 

[Lanea87]

Alright that is what I was thinking..middle first then root and ends last, how much of a time difference do you think would be good, 3 min?

I'll certainly have the camera, hopefully I can go somewhere to get it rollersetted...or I guess just try to do that on my own again.

Why would you say middle first. What if you start burning like crazy and have to rinse it out. Your hair will look like this
zzzzz------zzzzzz (or) zzzzz---------- (or) ---------------zzzzz.
Then what if it starts breaking at the line of demarcation. IDK can your mom do it?
If you base your scalp well burning should be a problem.
And also I understand that you dont want someone else messing up your head but a person doesnt have to be blk (stylist) in order to apply a relaxer the correct way. Hell the blk stylist
always messing stuff up.
No offense to you, but I want everything to be good and you not regret doing it or something.

 

[Paradox]

Why would you say middle first. What if you start burning like crazy and have to rinse it out. Your hair will look like this
zzzzz------zzzzzz. Then what if it starts breaking at the line of demarcation. IDK can your mom do it?

My mom is no longer around, that is why I'm on here appealing for help.

I'm talking starting in between the roots and the ends, and doing the roots and ends last.
I see what you are saying about the line of demarcation, so you're suggesting that the time gap between it should be slim.
I'm terrified of stylists in general.

 

[crlsweetie912]

umm, you always do roots last on a virgin relaxer. The heat from your scalp will make the roots process much faster than the middle or ends. Middle, ends then roots and you have to cover the WHOLE length of your hair, take small sections and be generous with the relaxer. HTH.

 

[SUPER SWEET]

Alright that is what I was thinking..middle first then root and ends last, how much of a time difference do you think would be good, 3 min?

I'll certainly have the camera, hopefully I can go somewhere to get it rollersetted...or I guess just try to do that on my own again.

As for timing...what strength relaxer are you using? Look at the total processing time and that will determine how much time each section will have for processing. What I have noticed most relaxers start in the middle or the back.

 

[Paradox]

umm, you always do roots last on a virgin relaxer. The heat from your scalp will make the roots process much faster than the middle or ends. Middle, ends then roots and you have to cover the WHOLE length of your hair, take small sections and be generous with the relaxer. HTH.

Thanks, it's nice to see a consensus with the roots and ends being last, I've also heard about the heat from the scalp causing the roots to process faster.

 

[Lanea87]

My mom is no longer around, that is why I'm on here appealing for help.

I'm talking starting in between the roots and the ends, and doing the roots and ends last.
I see what you are saying about the line of demarcation, so you're suggesting that the time gap between it should be slim.
I'm terrified of stylists in general.

Oh I am very sorry. Well is there a friend that you trust that can help you, since this is a virgin relaxer and you will need some extra time to apply to the whole staff and not just the NG like I would? And yes it should be slim, slimer than 3 mins, cause relaxer process fast depending on your hair type.

 

[Paradox]

As for timing...what strength relaxer are you using? Look at the total processing time and that will determine how much time each section will have for processing. What I have noticed most relaxers start in the middle or the back.

Since I am texlaxing, I am not sure whether I should use mild or normal...

 

[Paradox]

Oh I am very sorry. Well is there a friend that you trust that can help you, since this is a virgin relaxer and you will need some extra time to apply to the whole staff and not just the NG like I would?

I thought about that, but I work better alone. I just need to trust myself, my whole life I've trusted people and it usually doesn't work out well because I become too passive and don't intervene.

 

[SUPER SWEET]

Thanks, it's nice to see a consensus with the roots and ends being last, I've also heard about the heat from the scalp causing the roots to process faster.

I hope you read mine right cause I was typin fast and wrote ends but I meant roots on my 1st post.

 

[Lanea87]

What relaxer are you going with if I may ask. And when yall say heat do yall mean the body heat make the relaxer process faster for the roots?

 

[Paradox]

I hope you read mine right cause I was typin fast and wrote ends but I meant roots on my 1st post.

so you're saying middle, roots, and then ends?

 

[Dommo]

I recommend going to a good salon for a virgin relaxer instead of doing it yourself. Also it should be applied to entire hair shaft including roots if your hair has not been previously relaxed.

 

[Paradox]

What relaxer are you going with if I may ask. And when yall say heat do yall mean the body heat make the relaxer process faster for the roots?

I'm leaning towards Mizani Butter Blend more, and Affirm second.

 

[Lanea87]

I thought about that, but I work better alone. I just need to trust myself, my whole life I've trusted people and it usually doesn't work out well because I become too passive and don't intervene.

Dang I am not any good, I am trying to find everything so that you can have an evenly process. Maybe you can also do what the other ladies do and do half and half just so that you have more time.

 

[Lanea87]

I'm leaning towards Mizani Butter Blend more, and Affirm second.

Good choices!

 

[Paradox]

Dang I am not any good, I am trying to find everything so that you can have an evenly process. Maybe you can also do what the other ladies do and do half and half just so that you have more time.

no, no I love all your suggests!
I like to gather points from all sides to prevent group think,lol.
I planned on doing the back first and see how it came out, and then continue with the rest, I saw that on a youtube video.

 

[Paradox]

Good choices!

Yeah, people seem to love Mizani and Affirm!
I still an trying to see which Affirm would be good, I'm at the cross roads with Fiberguard.

 

[Lanea87]

no, no I love all your suggests!
I like to gather points from all sides to prevent group think,lol.
I planned on doing the back first and see how it came out, and then continue with the rest, I saw that on a youtube video.

I would feel better if you did it that way (meaning half and half). I think of all you ladies like sister, and when it comes to our hair it has to be just right. And all the hair you got, I dont want it to go wrong anywhere.

 

[Lanea87]

Yeah, people seem to love Mizani and Affirm!
I still an trying to see which Affirm would be good, I'm at the cross roads with Fiberguard.

And whats the other that you are thinking about?

 

[Soul♥Flower]

I've never seen a virgin relaxer done roots last or middle first. I've always done it and seen it done by taking big sections (according to hair thickness) and enough product to coat the hair, smooth it in a little, then move on to the next part. Then going back through and smoothing the hair (not combing) with your hands. To be more specific on timing, generally the hair starts to soften a little after about 5 minutes. So if you are really concerned about uniformity...you should aim to try and finish your whole head in about 5 maybe 10 min. This also depends on hair type though

Since this is a virgin relaxer you don't have to worry too too much about precise application because the relaxer doesn't start working the exact moment you put it on your hair. When I last did my own virgin relaxer, i just put it all through my hair real quick, made sure everything was coated without being too generous with the stuff and smoothed.

This is just a suggestion, but since this is your first relaxer and you aren't sure how long to keep it in your hair I would choose a lye relaxer, this would allow you to do a corrective after a few weeks (if needed). In my experience no-lye's tend to "lock" your hair into place, for lack of a better description.

 

[SUPER SWEET]

no, no I love all your suggests!
I like to gather points from all sides to prevent group think,lol.
I planned on doing the back first and see how it came out, and then continue with the rest, I saw that on a youtube video.

You've done your homework Best wishes.

 

[Paradox]

I've never seen a virgin relaxer done roots last or middle first. I've always done it and seen it done by taking big sections (according to hair thickness) and enough product to coat the hair, smooth it in a little, then move on to the next part. Then going back through and smoothing the hair (not combing) with your hands. To be more specific on timing, generally the hair starts to soften a little after about 5 minutes. So if you are really concerned about uniformity...you should aim to try and finish your whole head in about 10 maybe 20 min. This also depends on hair type though

Since this is a virgin relaxer you don't have to worry too too much about precise application because the relaxer doesn't start working the exact moment you put it on your hair. When I last did my own virgin relaxer, i just put it all through my hair real quick, made sure everything was coated without being too generous with the stuff and smoothed.

This is just a suggestion, but since this is your first relaxer and you aren't sure how long to keep it in your hair I would choose a lye relaxer, this would allow you to do a corrective after a few weeks (if needed). In my experience no-lye's tend to "lock" your hair into place, for lack of a better description.

Wow! Very thorough, I understand what you are saying!