Cut Then Relax or Relax Then Cut????

[TrendySocialite]

When I wore short hair would always have my hair cut first then relax (on the same day).

Now that my hair is growing I don't know if I should cut it first then relax or relax then cut it.

I feel like if I relax it first it will be the most current length and I won't have to cut anymore. But I'm afraid if I cut then relax then it won't be the most accurate indication of length and I'll have to cut some more.

What do you think?!?!?!

Thanks in advance for your help!

 

[PreciousPearl]

I don't know if it matters, but my stylist always relaxes first then trims.

 

[Odd One]

IMO id relax first then trim after... causing less manipulation right before the relaxer

 

[dontspeakdefeat]

You should relax first. That way your hair will be stretched enough so you can get a more accurate cut.

 

[TrendySocialite]

Thanks for the confirmation!!!!! That's what I thought!

 

[tbaby_8]

You should relax first. That way your hair will be stretched enough so you can get a more accurate cut.

I agree. Usually if you cut first before you relax, you don't trim enough and have to trim more.

 

[JustKiya]

And, if you cut with new growth, unless your roots are pressed straight, you'll most likely end up having to cut off more, afterwards, to even it out.

 

[CHECKMATE!]

May I ask....why are u cutting your hair?...your ends look great!

 

[Solitude]

^^^^ I was wondering the same thing. Be careful not to cut/ trim off your progress.

 

[TrendySocialite]

I want layers...it's in no style right now and I'm getting tired of the back looking so blah!

 

[moonglowdiva]

I trimmed my hair 2 weeks before I relaxed. I couldn't tell it had been trimmed after I relaxed. For me I trimmed because I was just peeved. It is even though.