Preventing Limp/Lifeless Newly Relaxed Hair

[msjones]

In the past, everytime I've relaxed my new growth, my hair would come out super lifeless and flat. I would have to tease my hair to get more body, which obviously harms the hair cuticle.

What can I do to prevent this?

 

[MzShay]

Great question...I just did a post about the same problem...my hair just looks dead right about now.

 

[luvmesumhair]

Great question...I just did a post about the same problem...my hair just looks dead right about now.

Maybe try a semi-texlax? (for future use)

I just had my hair done using a different relaxer (Phyto 1) and I had body and everything! It is not texlax and not relax bone straight either.

 

[victorious]

• change to a mild relaxer or use another brand
• don't relax bone straight
• use a little product before roller setting so hair won't be weighed down and curls will be bouncy

 

[sareca]

Clarify after 48 hours.

 

[msjones]

Clarify after 48 hours.

oooh I DID hear this somewhere else too. I'm gonna try this!

 

[gymfreak336]

Don't relax BONE straight, deep condition and rollerset afterwards.

 

[HoneyDew]

Doing a rinse with Porosity Control conditioner after neutralizing followed by the Porosity Control Shampoo works for me. You can skip the shampoo part, but I find that the two work well together. But even with the conditioner rinse alone I can tell.

 

[SerenityBreeze]

I airdry my hair right after relaxers and use the smaller caruso rollers for more body.

Also try relaxing with a lesser strength relaxer. (I think someone may have already suggested it)

 

[Ambitious1013]

Clarifying is what helps for me. My hair looks so much better when I clarify two-three days after my relaxer.

 

[BrooklynSouth]

My solution is MILD LYE.

 

[Ms. Plain Jane]

Clarifying is what helps for me. My hair looks so much better when I clarify two-three days after my relaxer.

Your hair looks so healthy!

 

[*Michelle*]

Don't relax BONE straight, deep condition and rollerset afterwards.

I TOTALLY agree!

 

[Ambitious1013]

Your hair looks so healthy!

Thank you! I like your hair color!

 

[Ms. Plain Jane]

Thank you! I like your hair color!

Thanks! I like yours, too! Let's switch, lol!