Basic Relaxing Question: How long should I wait between washing and relaxing?

[missenm]

What is the minimum amount of time I should wait after shampooing my hair to get a touch up? I really want to do a protein treatment but I REALLY need to get a touch up. Will 48 hours suffice??? Thanks in advance!

 

[ChosenbyGod]

2-3 days I think should be the minimum amount of time.

 

[Mizani_Mrs]

I'd suggest 3 days mostly because we all tend to lightly scratch/massage the scalp when we are shampooing and just in case there are light abbrasions on your scalp, they should be healed by the 3rd day...

also i'd suggest doing a protein treatment 3 days after the touch-up. I don't exactly know why, i just remember reading that on the Phyto FAQ website.

 

[Jewell]

I would wait 3 days before relaxing if you have just washed your hair. It is better to do protein after the relaxer, but its also beneficial to do it before to strengthen the hair both times. Its up to you.

 

[amy1234]

i would wait a week just to be on the safe side. You don't want to have to rinse out the relaxer too early because you scalp was on fire

 

[Cinnabuns]

i would wait a week just to be on the safe side. You don't want to have to rinse out the relaxer too early because you scalp was on fire

Same here Dee, I wait at least five or seven days before I shampoo.