Sulfate-free shampoos are the best for chemically treated hair. They remove product residue, oil and dirt to help keep your hair healthy.
After relaxing your hair, you should use a high-protein conditioner to rebuild its protein and moisture balance. This will allow the relaxer to last longer, as it will strengthen your strands and give them a good grip on their straight, sleek, shiny condition.
If you do have to use a blow dryer or straightener, use low heat and avoid cranking it up on high settings. Also, don’t wash your hair too often after it has been relaxed, as this can damage the hair and cause breakage.
The best time to shampoo your hair is one week before you get it relaxed, which gives it plenty of time to recuperate and produce sebum, our scalps natural oil. If you wash your hair too soon, it may open up the scalp pores and remove the protective oils. This can lead to burning, pain, breakage and hair loss.
It’s important to make sure that your hair is clean and free from any residue before you relax it. This is why it’s best to use a clarifying shampoo one week before you have your relaxer done.
Trimming regularly will help to remove dry split ends and uneven growth that can occur after relaxing your hair. It will also remove dead cells that can contribute to brittle and tangled locks.
