Pre-Relaxer - Basing the Scalp the NIght Before AND the Day of Relaxer?

[NYLegalNewbie]

I know some of ya'll do it. What's the scoop? Does it really offer added protection?

 

[misscrystal]

Some ladies do like to be absolutely sure, so they base their scalp the day before AND the day of a relaxer.

I'm starting to think that what you base your scalp with is more important than how many times you base it.

Vaseline ain't cuttin it for me anymore When I self-relaxed, my head was crispier than Fire Marshal Bill

My old hairdresser used to use something thick and petroleum-based to base my scalp. It came in an applicator bottle, but for the life of me, I can't remember what the brand name was

 

[LondonDiva]

For me that's a nono. I'd have to base before I relax. Having my scalp all clogged up the night before will lead me to itching.

 

[blueabyss333]

I might as well get some use out of the grease my dad bought. I use Soft & Beautiful the night before and the day of.

 

[Iluvsmuhgrass]

When I've been scratching, plain baby oil moderately applied the day/night before works wonders. When I do that I don't have any burning (but my stylist always bases well.

 

[Coffee]

I use a basing product by Summit that works great!