Preparation for a relaxer

[FtrDrO]

Hey ladies! I'm 10 weeks post, and I'm perming my hair this weekend. I've heard about people doing things to prepare for their perms (clarifying before, protein treatments, etc). So I just wanted to know, what do you guys do to prepare for your relaxer and what do you do to get the best results out of your relaxer?

 

[MsCounsel]

Hello,

I clarify about a week before and do a medium protein treatment. Before applying the relaxer, I put oil, mayo or conditioner (sometimes make a mix) on my previously relaxed hair. I base my edges as well with Vaseline (gently).

HTH

 

[nicki6]

Follow Sistaslick's pre-relaxer instructions and you can't go wrong. I don't ever burn my scalp anymore


http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/278572/getting_ready_to_relax_preparing_your.html?page=2

 

[MsCounsel]

Follow Sistaslick's pre-relaxer instructions and you can't go wrong. I don't ever burn my scalp anymore


http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/278572/getting_ready_to_relax_preparing_your.html?page=2

Thanks I couldn't remember which hair guru I researched! She has excellent tips.

 

[sareca]

I just started my prerelaxer process.

I usually stop doing scalp massages and stop applying things to my scalp.
Two days before my relaxer I:

• clarify
• DC with protein
• DC with moisture (I usually don't do this part,but my hair was feelin' a little rough)
• Oil rinse (yep, I put it on the NG too. I want my hair texturized not straight)
• Liberally apply Salerm 21 leave-in to both length and NG (it has silk)

Morning of my relaxer I spray from root to tip with diluted SAA and allow to dry completely before relaxing.

 

[FtrDrO]

Thanks you guys! I think I'm prepared to get ready for my relaxer now. If any one else has any other things that they do, please let us know!