I have 3B/C hair that is about 1" above my bra-strap. I've relaxed sporadically over the years, but took a three year break because I moved from the US to Singapore. I didn't think relaxers were available to me there, but to my surprise, I discovered that they are pretty common in Asia.
I had the best relaxer of my life there. The salon used Affirm and my hair was so soft and silky! I was so happy and eager to continue with touchups.
Then we moved to the Philippines. I have called so many salons and it seems that my only options are thio relaxers and rebonding. I'm worried about having my my roots (now about 5") touched up with a different chemical because my understanding is that they are incompatible. I've thought about going natural again, but I really prefer my hair straight. I've been blowdrying, but the humidity poofs it up fairly quickly. My hair is in pretty good condition. I've had about 8" cut off over the past year and it's finally looking healthy, if frizzy.
So ... my question is: Can I switch without all my hair breaking off? It would be a permanent switch, if that matters at all.
TIA!
Larissa
I had the best relaxer of my life there. The salon used Affirm and my hair was so soft and silky! I was so happy and eager to continue with touchups.
Then we moved to the Philippines. I have called so many salons and it seems that my only options are thio relaxers and rebonding. I'm worried about having my my roots (now about 5") touched up with a different chemical because my understanding is that they are incompatible. I've thought about going natural again, but I really prefer my hair straight. I've been blowdrying, but the humidity poofs it up fairly quickly. My hair is in pretty good condition. I've had about 8" cut off over the past year and it's finally looking healthy, if frizzy.
So ... my question is: Can I switch without all my hair breaking off? It would be a permanent switch, if that matters at all.
TIA!
Larissa