Do you really base your scalp before a relaxer?

[Spring]

I base entire scalp ears and neck.

 

[Aggie]

I sure do. I base twice actually - the night before and the day of my relaxers. I have a very sensitive scalp so I do this to protect my super sensitve scalp from burns.

Also, I don't want my hair to end up over processed because I am currently going for more of a texlaxed look anyway.

 

[la mosca]

How do you base and have it not get on your hair?

I use the base by Nairobi, whick comes in a bottle with a nozzle that allows you to get it right on the scalp. Even so, a little gets on my new growth. That doesn't seem to have interfered with my relaxer, though.

 

[SelfStyled]

Yeah, I do. I have 'sensitive' skin/scalp.erplexed

So I always use Summit Sensitive Scalp Base.

I use the same thing- I do base and never burn w/ the Summit.

 

[WorkInProgress88]

Yeah, I do. I have 'sensitive' skin/scalp.erplexed

So I always use Summit Sensitive Scalp Base.

^^what she said

 

[frizzy]

I haven't based my scalp in a long, long time. I do put Vaseline around the perimeter of my head and on my ears. I never burn, even when I've been scratching my scalp.

I've only used ORS no-lye (box & professional) since I started relaxing again.

 

[WaistLengthDreams]

I always base my scalp. I put my summit sensitive scalp into an applicator bottle like this:

to avoid getting the grease on my hair.

 

[mzcris]

I don't base my scalp...I make sure I don't scratch much either.

 

[MzOptimistic]

I don't base my scalp but my hair is pretty oily and I never burn. My new growth be too thick for all that there. Maybe, I'll start..idk...

 

[I Am So Blessed]

i dont, im just lazy. dont bother my hair so why do it.

 

[FocusLady]

I have only self relaxed two times. The first time I based my scalp and was fine. This last time I got lazy and didn't; burned like crazy and didn't turn out right. I use Silk Elements Shea Butter Lye Relaxer in mild.

 

[Nayeli]

I self-relaxed for the first time this week and based my scalp more than any stylist ever has. Twas the most pleasant relaxer experience ever!

 

[Amber_moon]

nope. I sure dont. Its too time consuming and Ive never had a problem so I dont.

Of course, I also add like 1/4-1/2 cup of oil to my relaxer and sometimes a few tsps of conditioner so maybe thats helping slow down the process and keeping my scalp from burning....

I do put petroleum jelly around my edges and on my ears and neck though because that skin is VERY sensitive.

 

[moonglowdiva]

I have to base because I burn even if I don't scratch.

 

[Kellum]

With lye relaxers I would base before going to the salon and my stylist would base my scalp and around my hairline as well and I would still burn. Now that I self relax I only base around my hairline since I use a no lye sensitive scalp relaxer. I don't burn at all and love it.

 

[halee_J]

I guess I should, but I don't. just anound the hairline and ears.

 

[MonPetite]

I thought one was supposed to always base before relaxers. This is honestly the first I've heard of not basing. Interesting.

 

[Highly Favored8]

I do......................

 

[sunnieb]

I always base my hairline and top of my ears, but my scalp.....not so much.

I never burn and I cowash the night before relaxing and I scratch my scalp whenever. I'm lazy about basing and my hair hasn't suffered. I probably should though.......

 

[Luscious850]

Although I don't burn either I still base my scalp as a precautionary step. I'm too paranoid to play that.

 

[Mische]

Always. I part my hair in very small sections and apply before relaxing. I have a really sensitive scalp and use lye so skipping this step would definitely be a recipe for relaxer burns/scabs.

 

[MissKimDoll]

I didn't used to base my scalp for years until I actually burned my skin in the front and on my ears and scalp ...now I won't relax without basing