Washing after a relaxer..

[tuffCOOKiE]

I went to the salon Wednesday after stretching since April 1st.

Also, before I went to the salon, I did a protein treatment (ORS Mayo), roller set and didn't blow dry the roots so that she can see the NG. The night before I put moisturizer and carrot oil (I should have used EVOO) on my ends. I got that tip off this hairboard (THANKS LADIES)

I used Motions Oil lye and it was pretty good (I usually use this). It got everything straight and I still have body. So in all, I'm satisfied.

Yesterday I was with friends in Manhattan and it rained!!! I got SOAKED and so did my fresh perm.

So my question is, how long must you wait before washing your hair again; When you do, do you use a protein treatment (if so, light/ heavy) or just a moisturizing treatment??

TIA!!

 

[growingbrown]

Bump bump

I want to know the answer to this also

 

[MzOptimistic]

I wash mine as early as 3 days after a touch up and then I deep condition my hair a week later but I am anxious to hear what the ladies will say.

 

[Mystic]

I usually do a light wash the next day or the 2nd day.

 

[neena]

If u want to wash the rainwater out then it should be okay to wash after 2 or 3 days. I would use a light or mild shampoo. A stronger one might cause reversion.

 

[KiniKakes]

I sometimes wash right away just to get more body and fullness. Ive never waited any set time..... I would assume you can wash it right away, if you choose to do so. Its not like you can "wash away the perm." After a nice rollerset it'll look and fall just beautifully again.

 

[BroadstreetBully]

Is it true that when you do wash after a relaxer, it's best to not use a low ph shampoo?

 

[tallygirl]

I sometimes wash right away just to get more body and fullness. Ive never waited any set time..... I would assume you can wash it right away, if you choose to do so. Its not like you can "wash away the perm." After a nice rollerset it'll look and fall just beautifully again.

ITA....I don't wait any set time, either. My hair was relaxed yesterday, and I washed it today; it gives my hair body and bounce.