Henna after relaxer

[princessdi]

How long should you wait to henna/indigo (dye) your hair after a relaxer?

 

[IDareT'sHair]

I Personally wait 2 weeks.

The 1st week after I am focused on my Protein Treatment (one week post relaxer)

Then the 2nd week, if needed, I do my Henna/Indigo.

HTHs.

 

[Minty]

I wait 2 weeks.

I also find that if I henna after 6 weeks post it is more difficult for me to avoid manipulation breakage during application, and the dryness takes longer to overcome.

 

[VirGoViXxEn]

does the two week rule apply before a relaxer?

 

[Minty]

Be aware that the condition of the hair prior to relaxing will significantly affect the condition of the hair thereafter. If you relax your hair and it is dry from using the henna and it has not regained a proper moisture balance - your hair will be brittle and weak after the relaxer.

I can not say that there is a two week rule before relaxing. But I would not because I do not want to strip my color. I treat henna as a chemical - I color my relaxer -

 

[IDareT'sHair]

I can not say that there is a two week rule before relaxing. But I would not because I do not want to strip my color. I treat henna as a chemical - I color my relaxer -

I Agree w/FlyGirl I would not apply Henna leading up to my Relaxer and also the saying:

You Color Relaxer You Don't Relax Color. You apply Henna (Color) after you have Relaxed Your Hair.

 

[princessdi]

Makes sense. Thanks ladies.