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Steps in applying relaxer to none virgin hair

When applying relaxer to previous relax hair follow these steps . Things you will need :   Relaxer - buy according to your hair type Applicator brush or rat-tail comb Gloves to protect your hands Large towel to cover your shoulder Neutralizing Shampoo  Hair oil / Petroleum jelly Mild protein Deep Conditioner Deep Moisturizing conditioner  Timer Step 1 Apply petroleum jelly to scalp , be sure to base your hairline Step 2 Put on gloves on your hands, put the towel around your shoulder. Step 3 Mix relaxer if you are using a  No-Lye or go straight ahead if you are using  Lye Step 4 Gentle untangle the hair Step 5 Section hair in four parts , two in front and two in back . Step 6 Set timer , start working with each section , make thin parts and apply relaxer start from middle of the strands followed by the roots and the ends, apply 1/2 inch away from scalp  . When finish with each thin section flip it out of the way. Spread relaxer through out y

How to Apply Your First Relaxer

 When getting a relaxer for the first time its best to get your hair professionally done . If you decide on getting a relaxer yourself follow this guide .  Things you will need :   Relaxer - buy according to your hair type Applicator brush or rat-tail comb Gloves to protect your hands Large towel to cover your shoulder Neutralizing Shampoo  Hair oil / Petroleum jelly Mild protein Deep Conditioner Deep Moisturizing conditioner  Timer Step 1 Apply petroleum jelly to scalp , be sure to base your hairline Step 2 Put on gloves on your hands, put the towel around your shoulder. Step 3 Mix relaxer if you are using a No-Lye or go straight ahead if you are using  Lye Step 4 Gentle untangle the hair  Step 5 Section hair in four parts , two in front and two in back . Step 6 Set timer , start working with each section , make thin parts and apply relaxer start from middle of the strands followed by the roots and the ends, apply 1/2 inch away from

No-Lye Vs Lye relaxer

Curly and Afro texture hair girls might find their hair unmanageable and unpredictable and just want a break from all that . Relaxer will keep your hair permanently straight , you will just have to touch up the roots at any point after six weeks post relax . The truth about these two relaxers are, that they are both chemical relaxers that will get your hair permanently straight and if misused can lead to hair loss . The chemical that caused the burn in lye relaxer are sodium hydroxide while no-lye relaxer are made up of guanidine, lithium, or potassium hydroxide and that  is the main difference between the two and how they are physically prepare . Lye Relaxers The stronger the ph balance the faster the lifting and swelling of the hair cuticle , once this process begin it cannot be undone . Your hair natural ph is around  4-5 and lye relaxer ph is  about 12-14 and no-lye is 9-11. Lye relaxer never have to mix they come ready to go   .Though lye relaxer seems to be more irritating t