For those of you who do your own relaxers, how do you avoid overlapping in the back, since you can't see it?

[Flower7]

I'm considering switching to self-relaxing instead of going to salons.

I got a salon relaxer earlier this week and 5 days later, I still have several scabs on my scalp from relaxer burns around my edges. The stylist also pulled the relaxer all the way through my hair to only a half-inch away from my ends, even after I'd told her I only wanted it on the roots. (My hair is collar-bone length.)

So to avoid things like this, I'd rather start doing my own relaxers. I've never applied a relaxer to my own hair before and am concerned about how I'd be able to tell where the new growth stops in the back, without being able to see that area. Any tips on that?

 

[Missjaxon]

@Flower7 Place mirrors so you can see the back of your head.

 

[ItsMeLilLucky]

I use this
SELF-CUT SYSTEM Travel Version - Three Way Mirror for Self Hair Cutting with Height Adjustable Telescoping Hooks and Free Educational Mobile App Amazon product ASIN B076HXCB6Y

 

[MizzBFly]

The replies above are spot on...Adding oil and or silicone moisturizer to reduce overlap. This was my method when I was texlaxing

 

[abioni]

I twist my hair in sections before relaxer and I start twisting at the demarcation line. This guides me when applying relaxer. I try not to go above to the twisted part. I also apply petroleum products to my already relaxed ends.

 

[sunnieb]

I also twist in sections like @abioni.

Check out my self relaxer album. Link is below.

 

[lorr1e1]

Some people opt for vaseline, heavy oil on the hair you don't want relaxed, or conditioner I use a product in mizani line called honey shield.

 

[TamaraShaniece]

Apply relaxer to ur nape last and use less relaxer product