Is it okay to get a touch up?

[Glib Gurl]

I got my hair relaxed about 8 weeks ago. Now it is starting to get bushy, but I will say that I don't have that much new growth and the growth I have is not that curly . . . yet, I have a bunch of important events coming up and my hair is really hard to manage when I get to this stage . . . is it too soon to get a touch up? Will I damage my hair at all? (I'm afraid that getting a blowout or wrap won't do much good because I sweat so much that it's back to "normal" the next day . . . .)

Thanks!

 

[janeemat]

Since it has been 8 wks, a touch should be safe and not damaging. 8 wks is really a good stretch because most people get them around 5/6 wks. Just do a good protein treatment prior to getting it and then a week or so after. If I had some special events and wanted a fresh relaxer at 8 wks, I would. You know how to take care of your hair now, so you should not have a problem.

 

[Glib Gurl]

Thanks. I usually wait until I look like Jack the Bear, but given all that I have coming up I really should just go ahead and get it done!

 

[growinstrong]

ITA, girl go ahead and get that hurr relaxed .

Since it has been 8 wks, a touch should be safe and not damaging. 8 wks is really a good stretch because most people get them around 5/6 wks. Just do a good protein treatment prior to getting it and then a week or so after. If I had some special events and wanted a fresh relaxer at 8 wks, I would. You know how to take care of your hair now, so you should not have a problem.

 

[Ms. Plain Jane]

6 Weeks + is a good rule of thumb when it comes to touch ups.