How to care for relaxed hair
Shall we talk about relaxed hair? Nowadays, much is said about the transition from straight hair (straightened) to its natural texture.
I think it's beautiful and super supportive of the women that we make this decision. But the number of women who, like me, opt for relaxation, is still very large and it is for these women that my tips today. HOW TO TAKE CARE OF RELAXED HAIR (STRAIGHTENED) First of all it is very important that you look for a good professional. Relaxation is very serious and if done wrong, it can cause falls and burns on the scalp. After choosing your professional, make a first appointment telling him everything you have done on your hair in the last 8 months. Inform if you have previously relaxed and what type, if you have stained and what type, or some other chemical procedure. It is very important that you speak the truth and do not omit any details, because the good the professional will know the best way to proceed with your hair. Make sure that the professional does the hair test before applying the product on your hair and if everything is right, perform the procedure with ease. MAINTENANCE AND HYGIENIZATION Relaxation is a very aggressive procedure for hair strands and for that reason, it requires special care: - Wash your hair at least every three days and at most once a week, that is, if your scalp produces more oil, wash it every three or four days, but if you have more dry skin, like most for black women, wash every six or seven days. Of course, if you play sports or sweat a lot, wash it often, according to your needs. For more detailed guide, check out www.kalistasalon.com and learn more. - Give preference to shampoos and conditioners for chemically treated hair, or for dry hair, these products already have a greater hydrating power and straightened hair needs it a lot. HYDRATION Hydration should be done weekly on relaxed hair. Use a good nourishing mask for dry hair (relaxation dries out the hair a little) and if you prefer, put in your pot, right, hydration, an ampoule of vitamin A and another of vitamin E. If your hair is badly damaged due to poor straightening or lack of care previously, you will have to do a reconstruction. This reconstruction can be done once a week or every time you wash, for an entire month. In the second month you can alternate one week hydration and the other reconstruction. The best reconstruction masks are those that are based on keratin. Also don't forget that having a good hair oil is very important. At least once a week, the night before the day you are going to wash your hair, apply the oil all over your scalp and take it to the ends. Sleep with this oil on your head and wash normally the next day. You will be deeply moisturizing your scalp. During the week, if your hair looks dry, you can also apply a little oil to the strands, being careful not to overdo the dose leaving your hair looking dirty and greasy. Instead, we want clean, silky-looking hair! |