Preparing hair for that next touch up....
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Girl, how long have you been a member of this board?!
Just teasing. I always do a protein treatment before hand. I also do one the shampoo after (which is usually a day or two after the touch up). Oh yeah, and NEVER EVER scratch the scalp. We don't want any burning. Have fun.
tasha
Member
Here are some tips that I have in my notes:
(which of course I got from the board)
Of course you can do a search on preparing for a relaxer but hope this can save you the time.....
Preparing your hair for a retouch -
About 2 weeks before a retouch I ensure I am deep conditioning and if there is too much breakage, I will do protein treatments.
Give hair a protein deep conditioning 1-2 weeks prior to getting a relaxer touch-up. Cover hair with a plastic cap and sit under a heating cap for 20-30 minutes.
Be very careful with scalp at least a week before relaxer. No scratching or directly handling scalp in any way.
I strongly suggest a protein reconstructor the last wash before you relax and another for the first wash after relaxing because the protein bonds in the hair are attacked during the relaxer process, it is important to supplement the hair with proteins immediately before and immediately after relaxer. VERY IMPORTANT: Always follow a protein reconstructor immediately with a deep moisturizing conditioner. PLEASE NOTE: all other times is important to use moisturizing conditioners to maintain relaxed hair.
On the last wash before a relaxer, wash hair with Nexxus Therappe Shampoo and use Nexxus Keraphix Restorative Protein Creme Reconstructor.
Follow up with Nexxus Humectress Ultimate Moisturzing Conditioner. Style without
pomades, gels, or hair sprays.
I made sure I based my scalp well (with castor oil every night the week prior and Blue Duchess hair grease the night before). I got no burns what so ever. The castor oil lubricates new growth and prevents shedding.
Oil your scalp up with a castor oil based, hair oil 2 wks prior to your relaxer ever 2-3 days. This will lubricate your new growth, which will slow shedding and make the scalp less sensitive during relaxation.
Day of Relaxer:
The day I go for the retouch, and the day before, I put a creme moisturizer on my hair and especially the ends to make them soft (try the protective healthy ends or breakfree). I also do not exercise for 24 hours before the retouch as the pores are opened to sweat and burning of the scalp can occur.
CONDITION ENDS: Use Infusium 23 Leave-In Treatment and Lekair Cholesterol to saturate and protect previously relaxed ends.
After Relaxer:
Three days after you apply your relaxer, wash your hair with a clarifying shampoo or a silicone shampoo, then deep condition. Do you notice after applying a relaxer and after you've styled your hair that there is a slight build up that's left even though all the perm has been shampooed out? This is what dries your hair out. Wait at least three days to re-shampoo so that you won't wash out all your oils. (longhair forum member)
Give hair a protein deep conditioning 1-2 weeks after getting a relaxer touch-up. I cover my hair with a plastic cap and sit under a heating cap for 20-30 minutes.
(which of course I got from the board)
Of course you can do a search on preparing for a relaxer but hope this can save you the time.....
Preparing your hair for a retouch -
About 2 weeks before a retouch I ensure I am deep conditioning and if there is too much breakage, I will do protein treatments.
Give hair a protein deep conditioning 1-2 weeks prior to getting a relaxer touch-up. Cover hair with a plastic cap and sit under a heating cap for 20-30 minutes.
Be very careful with scalp at least a week before relaxer. No scratching or directly handling scalp in any way.
I strongly suggest a protein reconstructor the last wash before you relax and another for the first wash after relaxing because the protein bonds in the hair are attacked during the relaxer process, it is important to supplement the hair with proteins immediately before and immediately after relaxer. VERY IMPORTANT: Always follow a protein reconstructor immediately with a deep moisturizing conditioner. PLEASE NOTE: all other times is important to use moisturizing conditioners to maintain relaxed hair.
On the last wash before a relaxer, wash hair with Nexxus Therappe Shampoo and use Nexxus Keraphix Restorative Protein Creme Reconstructor.
Follow up with Nexxus Humectress Ultimate Moisturzing Conditioner. Style without
pomades, gels, or hair sprays.
I made sure I based my scalp well (with castor oil every night the week prior and Blue Duchess hair grease the night before). I got no burns what so ever. The castor oil lubricates new growth and prevents shedding.
Oil your scalp up with a castor oil based, hair oil 2 wks prior to your relaxer ever 2-3 days. This will lubricate your new growth, which will slow shedding and make the scalp less sensitive during relaxation.
Day of Relaxer:
The day I go for the retouch, and the day before, I put a creme moisturizer on my hair and especially the ends to make them soft (try the protective healthy ends or breakfree). I also do not exercise for 24 hours before the retouch as the pores are opened to sweat and burning of the scalp can occur.
CONDITION ENDS: Use Infusium 23 Leave-In Treatment and Lekair Cholesterol to saturate and protect previously relaxed ends.
After Relaxer:
Three days after you apply your relaxer, wash your hair with a clarifying shampoo or a silicone shampoo, then deep condition. Do you notice after applying a relaxer and after you've styled your hair that there is a slight build up that's left even though all the perm has been shampooed out? This is what dries your hair out. Wait at least three days to re-shampoo so that you won't wash out all your oils. (longhair forum member)
Give hair a protein deep conditioning 1-2 weeks after getting a relaxer touch-up. I cover my hair with a plastic cap and sit under a heating cap for 20-30 minutes.
ms_kenesha
New Member
Last night I applied castor oil to my scalp and my head is itching like crazy, it started in the middle of the night when I woke up to an extremely itchy scalp and it's just itching away right now. I'm trying not to scratch, but really I already have and I plan to get my touch-up tomorrow or Thursday. Should my scalp be okay if I base it really well with the Creme of Nature Scalp Protector before I go to the salon???
HELP ME!!!
HELP ME!!!
tasha
Member
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Last night I applied castor oil to my scalp and my head is itching like crazy, it started in the middle of the night when I woke up to an extremely itchy scalp and it's just itching away right now. I'm trying not to scratch, but really I already have and I plan to get my touch-up tomorrow or Thursday. Should my scalp be okay if I base it really well with the Creme of Nature Scalp Protector before I go to the salon???
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Well....Ms. Kenesha
I would say it would depend on how sensitive your scalp is. Have you've experienced this type of itching before your previous touch ups?
Last night I applied castor oil to my scalp and my head is itching like crazy, it started in the middle of the night when I woke up to an extremely itchy scalp and it's just itching away right now. I'm trying not to scratch, but really I already have and I plan to get my touch-up tomorrow or Thursday. Should my scalp be okay if I base it really well with the Creme of Nature Scalp Protector before I go to the salon???
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Well....Ms. Kenesha
I would say it would depend on how sensitive your scalp is. Have you've experienced this type of itching before your previous touch ups?
ms_kenesha
New Member
I got my touch-up today and my hair turned out wonderful, I got a roller wrap and she was one of the few stylists who do not feel they need to follow up with a thermal iron as well. I had an 11:00 appt. got in the chair about 11:15 and was out at 2:15, which is what I had figured time wise. No trim, of course she askedm but I was firm and said no not this time.
Here's the place www.beautyblissandbeyond.com My stylist was Debbie.
Here's the place www.beautyblissandbeyond.com My stylist was Debbie.
ms_kenesha
New Member
I hope so Lindy.
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