How do I stop my hair from breaking after a relaxer?
To reduce relaxed hair breakage, you need to moisturize your locks, opt for protein hair treatments, use wide-toothed combs, avoid over-processing your hair, and stop coloring your hair for some time. To prevent further damage, avoid using heat styling tools and tying your hair in tight hairstyles.
How long should you stretch relaxers?
Stretching simply means extending the period between your relaxer touch-ups beyond the recommended six to eight week limit. The average relaxer stretch hovers around the 12 week mark, though some people stretch for longer periods of between 16 and 24 weeks and sometimes more.
What makes relaxed hair break?
Relaxed hair can’t take as much heat as natural hair and using it regularly dries it out – the number one cause to breakage. If the hair is damaged, heat should be avoided completely. Healthier tresses can take the heat, but use should be limited to prevent damage; no matter how hard it can be!
How do you strengthen weak relaxed hair?
Oils like coconut (that contain a trace of protein) work great for relaxed hair, as well as protein-free oils such as argan oil, shea oil, babassu oil, maracuja oil, sacha inchi oil, alone or combined. Oils work double duty, helping to repair the hair and increase resistance from breakage.
How long does it take to go natural from relaxed hair?
“The amount of time [it takes to completely transition] depends on the length of your relaxed hair, how often you trim or cut off the relaxed hair, and if there are any setbacks such as hair breakage or hair loss. It can take as long as a year (or longer) if you do basic trims every three months versus the big chop.”
How do I get my natural curls back after a relaxer?
Additional pro tips
- Keep hair pinned or tucked away during the growing-out phase.
- Make use of nourishing hair oils and masks.
- Sleep with a silk wrap or pillowcase to eliminate friction.
- Minimize the use of heat styling tools.
- Keep hairstyles on the looser side—tight ponytails will put tension on strands.
How can I thicken my relaxed hair naturally?
7 Ways To Thicken Relaxed Hair
- Stretching Relaxers.
- Using Normal Strength Relaxer NOT Extra Strength.
- Protect Your Previously Relaxed Hair While Relaxing.
- Pre-poo With Coconut Oil.
- Weekly Light Protein Treatments.
- Cut off thin ends.
- Use Products with Panthenol.
How many weeks should you wait between relaxers?
eight weeks
Although eight weeks is the standard recommended time frame to go between relaxer touch-ups, some people just seem to not want to wait that long.
How long should I wait between relaxers and touch-ups?
If you relax your hair at home or go to a stylist, the recommended time that most agree on is every eight weeks between touch-ups. This gives you enough new growth to apply the relaxer to; your new growth or virgin hair may vary in length from 1/2 inch to 1 inch.
How do I transition from relaxer to natural hair?
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.