How do I get my relaxed hair back to natural state?
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How do I get my relaxed hair back to natural state?
11 Top Tips For Transitioning From Relaxed To Natural Hair
- Take The Time To Learn About Your New Hair Growth.
- Give Yourself Time To Adjust.
- Remember To Trim.
- Keep It Moisturised.
- Find A Hairstyle That Works.
- Consider A Protective Hairstyle.
- Go Easy With It.
- Switch To Co-Washing.
Can you get your natural hair texture back after a relaxer?
The only answer to this question is “no.” “There really is no such thing as stripping relaxer from hair because once texture has been removed, you can’t put it back,” says Branch.
How long does it take for relaxed hair to transition to natural hair?
Whether you decide to do a big chop or gradually grow out a relaxer, it’s going to take at least three to four months to start to see real change. For some, it may be a full year before you’re completely chemical-free.
How can I permanently remove relaxer from my hair?
Since relaxer cannot be stripped from your hair, the only way to get rid of it right away is to cut it all off. This haircut, often called the big chop, removes all of your relaxed hair and leaves your natural hair to grow out on its own.
What happens when you stop relaxing your hair?
No lye relaxers can still harm the scalp if left on long or applied on to the scalp instead of the hair. Chemicals need to be avoided when there are other underlying problems with your scalp. Many clients who stop relaxing their hair who have flaky scalp, notice less itching and dryness once they stop using relaxers.
How do I get my natural texturizer back?
The only sure way of ridding your hair of an over-processed texturizer is by cutting the damaged parts of your hair and allowing your healthier, natural hair grow out in due time.
Do relaxers permanently damage hair?
Hair relaxers straighten hair by penetrating the cuticle and the cortex layers of the hair shaft to loosen the natural curl pattern. This process leaves the hair weak, brittle and prone to breakage. It can even burn your skin, cause permanent damage to the scalp and lead to hair loss.
Can relaxer cause permanent hair loss?
Can relaxer damage hair follicles?
In some cases, if you continue to relax your hair, you can cause permanent damage to your hair follicles, when this happens, your hair will not grow back. Below is a picture of scarring alopecia on the top of the scalp. Scarring causes the hair follicle opening to close. This causes permanent hair loss.
Is natural hair healthier than relaxed hair?
Relaxed hair is less maintenance in many respects, but it’s also weaker than natural hair because of the chemical process used to break down the protein bonds. If you are relaxed and your goal is to retain healthy hair, the same practices that are used to grow natural hair apply.