how straight is enough??

[Lovelylocs]

I just got a relaxer about 4 weeks ago and already it seems like I need a retouch. The stylist didn't relax my hair all of the way she just got it straight enough to be able to get a comb through it and to be able to blow dry it straight. Is this a good or a bad thing? Will my hair be able to be straightened with a blow out without undergoing that intense heat at the scalp? Will the difference in textures from when my hair is not blown out cause breakage?

 

[Poohbear]

Just make sure you dont use too much heat on your hair. you might wanna try protective styling while waiting for your next relaxer touch-up.

 

[Karonica]

That's the thing I hate about underprocessed hair. If my hair is realxed straight enough, it will dry straight and no heat is really required. But with underprocessed hair, it curls up and I have to be careful when combing it. It totally messes up my air-drying experience.

Do you really want to wear straight styles? Maybe you can do a rollerset, sit under the dryer, and once the hair is dry, add a touch of oil and wrap it.

Or, you can just do a wrap after shampooing, but this takes longer to dry.