brushing/combing before a relaxer

[spanishteardrops]

Ok so I was supposed to relax this tuesday but it got pushed back to wednesday but now I am busy on wed...stupid work. Anyways my question is if I put my hair into a bun in the morning is it safe to relax that evening. It will only be in a bun for a couple of hours. TIA

 

[DahomeyAhosi]

I definitely think it's safe. I always bun or braid my hair prior to relaxing and it's been fine (i.e. no more burning than usual). In fact I got relaxed today after wearing my hair in a bun for the last week. No burning but that is probably due to basing with castor oil for the last week.

What you have to watch out for is stress to your scalp. No strenuous combing, brushing, or scratching! Finger combing is best.

 

[Isis]

I agree with DahomeyAhosi, it's safe.

Besides what she said to watch out for, make sure your hair isn't damp either before relaxing.

 

[spanishteardrops]

Thanks ladies

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