Highlights with a relaxer anyone?

[Autumn]

I'm looking for pics or commentary of ladies with relaxed hair with highlites. See, I've noticed a few silver strands that are concentrated where I used to part my hair on the side

. Instead of coloring all of my hair, I'm thinking about just grabbing the grey hair and highliting it a lighter color. Rinses wash out too fast for me because I wash my hair frequently (they're still not out of the question, however).

I'm a bit concerened about what the relaxer would do to the highlights. I've read that hightlites on relaxed hair will just melt! I think I got that info from Oprah's stylist Andre's book, a long time ago

If you have some silver/gray strands and a relaxer, how are you handling them? I'm not ready for gray yet lol

thanx

 

[alliyah4eva203]

bumping for replies

 

[Lorraine]

I'm not grey but I do have highlights and relax my hair. I used to color my entire head and my hair stopped growing. I use African pride as it's the only mixture that will actually 'take'. I color only a few strands because it's so strong. I avoid relaxing for at least three weeks after I have highlighted. I keep my hair very moist with Nexxus Humectress, too so that the highlighted pieces won't break off.

Hope that helps.

 

[ubavka123]

I made this mistake 2 years ago and I will NEVER do it again. Can you say MAJOR breakage? Girl, I was in braids for a year trying to grow my hair back! Everyone's hair is different, but I say be very careful.

 

[Guest]

Like the other poster said please be very careful because that's two chemical treatments. Do lots of deep conditioning and oil treatments as follow ups. K... and show us pictures.

 

[Dolce_Dawn]

I agree w/what everyone has said. I am relaxed and I finally got highlights after being scared to death of the damage I heard it could do. I got them done professionally and I still have healthy hair!

The key really is moisture. Invest in some good hair products that cater to colored/damaged hair. Also, make sure that you get these services done (relaxer/ color) at least 4 wks apart from each other. Many wait two, but I like err on the side of caution. I waited 5 before I got my highlights.

Oh! I don't have any gray, but your hair will NOT melt off.

HTH!

 

[soaries]

ITA with Dolace Dawn!