Why can't I perm my hair right?

[anatomicallycorrect]

I did my 2nd self-relaxer this morning. The first was over 3 mos ago, the first week of August. I based my scalp, I left the stuff on for exactly 25 minutes--the max time. I used Phytospecific Index 2. I really made sure to smooth and to get to the area that was underprocessed from my last attempt--an area about 2 inches above my roots. I smoothed and smoothed, as much as I could in the time allotted. And it is like I didn't even fricken do anything ! That area is just as wavy as before. IT is almost like all I did was texturize it. I even looked at the box to make sure I had Index2 and not Index 1. My hairline is smooth, but it is that other area that is not. And I started in that area. So, that area was processed longer than all of the other areas. I don't know what I am doing wrong. I am so angry b/c I feel like I wasted my morning, and now this totally changes my hairstyle options for the coming week. I was going to wear a straight half wig, with the front slicked back. Well, now the textures won't even match b/c it isn't relaxed enought. DISAPPOINTED!!!!!

 

[shunta]

Im sorrry, I wonder what went wrong.

 

[anatomicallycorrect]

Im sorrry, I wonder what went wrong.

Thanks. I have no idea. While I was smoothing, everything was flat on my head, so I was like, okay, I'll be aiight. Even if the middle isn't bone straight, the main areas will be. I was REALLY concious of the front area b/c that is the area I would want to be "out", so I smoothed and smoothed to make sure that no matter what, that area would be straight. And it was like once the water hit it--poof! And I know it can't be that the phyto doesn't work for me, b/c I had a stylist who used to use it and I mean it would get BONE straight. I didn't want to leave it on longer than the 25 mins but I'm almost wondering now if that was the problem.

 

[preciousjewel76]

I'm so sorry this happened to you! Is there anything you can do to smooth it out (roller set that section of hair, flatiron, etc.)?

 

[lonei]

Since you say it isnt the relaxer, maybe you should try the half-half technique. Refer to my fotki journal and better luck next time

 

[anatomicallycorrect]

I'm so sorry this happened to you! Is there anything you can do to smooth it out (roller set that section of hair, flatiron, etc.)?

Well, I did rollerset the front and I'm under the dryer right now. I *may* flat iron it to get it to be more smooth.

Since you say it isnt the relaxer, maybe you should try the half-half technique. Refer to my fotki journal and better luck next time

You know, Lonei, I was gonna do that. That was my plan, to do the half and half. But noooo, I got up this morning and felt that I could do the whole head and be okay. I was thinking that maybe the problem is that since I didn't start on my whole head at exactly the same time (b/c you know it takes a while to get to the next section), maybe this is what went wrong. But, I'm inclined not to think that b/c my whole head has that effect where the first inch is straight but the next couple of inches arent. But I think I may have to do half and half next time b/c I clearly at least need the whole 25 minutes on every section.

 

[alexstin]

Thanks. I have no idea. While I was smoothing, everything was flat on my head, so I was like, okay, I'll be aiight. Even if the middle isn't bone straight, the main areas will be. I was REALLY concious of the front area b/c that is the area I would want to be "out", so I smoothed and smoothed to make sure that no matter what, that area would be straight. And it was like once the water hit it--poof! And I know it can't be that the phyto doesn't work for me, b/c I had a stylist who used to use it and I mean it would get BONE straight. I didn't want to leave it on longer than the 25 mins but I'm almost wondering now if that was the problem.

I had the same thing happen to me. I hae to either smooth better next time or use a different relaxer becuase Phyto maybe too mild for me.

 

[DDTexlaxed]

I couldn't do it and a pro couldn't do it either. That's why I gave up on relaxing. I heard that Phyto is very mild, tho. Try using a different relaxer. I hope everything works out for you.

 

[sareca]

How much relaxer are you using? I've learned the more relaxer you put on the straighter the hair will become. You have to apply Phyto very generously.

 

[DDTexlaxed]

Sareca, you're still able to wash n go after your relaxer? I'm so jealous!

 

[Isis]

The only time this happened to me was when I based my scalp too heavily. I'm sure you'll have a better experience next time.