Before a Relaxer

[wish4length]

How long before a relaxer do you stop shampooing your hair??
My next relaxer is scheduled for next week (july 18), so should I shampoo like I planned to today? I do burn easily

 

[Liege4421]

I usually shampoo 5 days before my relaxer. I also use the Aphogee two-step treatment to make my hair extra strong for the relaxer. If you burn easily, I have found the Affirm Sensitive Scalp relaxer to be VERY good (I burn easily and I never burn with this one). HTH

 

[wish4length]

I usually shampoo 5 days before my relaxer. I also use the Aphogee two-step treatment to make my hair extra strong for the relaxer. If you burn easily, I have found the Affirm Sensitive Scalp relaxer to be VERY good (I burn easily and I never burn with this one). HTH

Thank you. I do use Affirm, but I'll ask if this new guy has sensitive scalp...
Now let me see where I put that Aphogee......

 

[ceebee3]

Yeah, I usually wash and do a protein treatment 5-7 days before my relaxer. Some people wash up to the day before.

You should be fine washing today.

 

[dreysonsmommy2011]

I think you'll be fine if you shampoo today. I give myself 3 days before the relaxer b/c if I don't :burning:

 

[IDareT'sHair]

Yeah, I usually stop 5-7 days prior. And try to use as little to low/no manipulation as possible leading up to the day. So In the Couple of weeks leading up to:

One Week I'll Clarify, The Next week I'll do a Protein Treatment, The Next Week Relax.

 

[Toy]

U will be fine if u shampoo today.

 

[Tiffanyantt]

I give myself at least a week before getting it relaxed.

 

[skegeesmb]

Usually 3-5 days, sometimes a week. But I'm scared to do it too soon before 3 days.

 

[unique4lyfe33]

about 5 days

 

[kami11213]

5-7 days out usually

 

[tiffers]

3-5 days

 

[MizzBrown]

I waited 7 days this time AND used Affirm Sensitive Scalp.

Throughout the week, I greased my scalp heavily and lubricated hair w/ coconut oil.

On relaxer day, i slathered my hair with more oil and Chi Silk. Protect that scalp and your hair.

 

[Denise11]

Y'all are good. I wash whenever. I've washed the day before the relaxer many times.

 

[imaccami]

I always wait at least two days, but I like three days the best.

 

[sharifeh]

I waited 7 days this time AND used Affirm Sensitive Scalp.

Throughout the week, I greased my scalp heavily and lubricated hair w/ coconut oil.

On relaxer day, i slathered my hair with more oil and Chi Silk. Protect that scalp and your hair.

but you avoided the ng right?

 

[RadiantBeauty]

I usually give 5-7 days before I texlax.