Clarifying Shampoo after Relaxer

[JenJen2721]

I just got a relaxer on Sunday and prior to relaxing I based my scalp w/hair grease and I also used it on my ends for protection mixed w/Nexxus Headress. Well here it is two days later and my hair is feeling kinda icky. It feels limp and lifeless, if that makes sense. Anyway, I was thinking to get the "life" back /images/graemlins/whyme.gif I would use a clarifying shampoo tonight followed by Motions CPR and a moisturizing conditioner.

My question is: Is it too soon after a relaxer to use a clarifying shampoo?

Thanks in advance,
Jen

 

[Integrity]

it may be that after the relaxer you did not wash the scalp well to rid it of the base. a clarifier should be fine but focus on your scalp or the clarifier will dry your hair out if it is pretty clean.

 

[candycane]

Another option would be to do an apple cider vinegar rinse after using a regular shampoo. I did that after my last touch up and did not have yucky residual base residue like I have been known to have after other touch ups

Candycane

 

[JenJen2721]

Thanks for the advice, guys!
I think instead of using the clarifying shampoo, I'll try the ACV rinse and really focus on my scalp while shampooing.
Thx again!
Jen

 

[Tracy]

An acv rinse will also re-acidify the hair which will help bring it back to the right PH just in case it didn't quite make it there.

This is great advice.