Should I Wash Again Before My Relaxer?

[CluelessJL]

Hi ladies!

On Sunday I ended up washing my hair in completely cold water (looooong, boring, boiler related story!), and because my hands went numb after a couple of minutes, I realised the next morning when my hair had dried that I had managed to leave some conditioner in a few small patches (the hair had stuck together, but it wasn't enough to be visibly noticeable).

Due to other unforeseen circumstances, this evening will be the first time I'll be home in time to do a quick wash to get rid of it...however, I've got a relaxer booked in two days. Would I be better washing my hair in case the relaxer doesn't take on those patches, or should I leave it in case I irritate my scalp and/or strip my hair too much and risk burning/damage?

TiA

 

[Evolving78]

I would rinse and not wash. No scrubbing the scalp

 

[ClassyJSP]

Wait. Is the water gonna be warm this time?

 

[CluelessJL]

Wait. Is the water gonna be warm this time?

Yep...unless the boiler's broken again by the time I get home!

 

[frizzy]

If it's just conditioner, there is no need to wash again. Save yourself the trouble, the relaxer will cut through all of that.