What is a good hair relaxer for African Americans?

Question

You see Iv'e been using this hair care system (The Hair Doctor) and it has really made my hair grow. I haven't relaxed my hair in about 5 months. (Been wearing a wig) I would like to have my hair relaxed but I 'm not sure what product to use. I've been to salons before and even though my hair gets strait a lot of times I get scabs in my hair. My natural hair is so tightly coiled pressing it would be a waist of time. (if it rains or if I sweat)

Answer 1

I have the same problem, my hair is natural its very tightly curled and I'm wearing a wig now.
Mizani and Affirm are the BEST products on the market for black hair
My dermatologist recommended Affirm that's what she uses. Use Nexus conditioner its the best. As for the scabs DO NOT scratch your scalp before a relaxer.

Try and find a salon were they focus on healthy hair, many black salons are so focused on the hair doo they damage your hair in the process.

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Answer 2

I hate to tell you this but your cousin is so wrong its laughable. Any one that has hair may have a chemical relaxer done depending on the hair fabric that is. If you want to find out more about getting a relaxer ask your stylist the next time you go in for a trim or even just schedule a consultation with them. Your stylist will be the best one to ask because I can not see or feel your hair. Often times when I have a client with the same hair type in my chair I do a body wave, it's similar to a perm but it gives all of the hair a wavy soft appearance. It's all up to you, a relaxer is great for achieving a very straight line and will give you the opportunity to curl it with an iron if you wish. But keep in mind you will have to have the re-growth touched up every 6-8 weeks or so! Good Luck

Answer 3

Well the perm that i use is Affirm and i think it is the one for sensitive scalp...although i don't have one but its a start since you say you have perm burns(chemical burns)....anyway before you get a perm you have to remember NOT to scratch...if you scratch the dry skin on your scalp will come off and that is sort of a protective coat for the scalp so it wont get perm burned....also try not to comb your hair to hard...try to make sure the comb doesn't scrape your scalp...now when you get to the salon you should make sure that the beautician puts grease on your scalp before applying the perm...this acts as an extra protective coat for the scalp...oh yea and tell your beatician when your perm begins to burn...if it ever does...and oh yea.....please DONT perm your own hair...especially if you arent accoustomed to doing it...you can seriously damage your hair....PLEASE DONT!!! let the professionals do it...that is what they are there for....and you should try to go to an African American beautician simply because they might know a little more about the grain of hair you have and they might be able to help you more....

Answer 4

Revlon lye relaxer is the best I've been using it for years and i have very long hair and so does my daughter. I also use Nexxus conditioner its a little pricey but so worth it.

Answer 5

Best Perm For Black Hair

Answer 6

If you get scabs in your hair from the shop go to a different shop but I use Raveen Lite in my daughters hair and its past her shoulders also i trim her ends after.If you do your own relaxer don't keep it in to long and start at the crown of your head, hair line last so you don't have it on to long and make the edges weaker so your hair breaks don't forget hot oil treatments and keeping your scalp clean so your hair continues to grow.protect the ends of your hair with a silk pillow case.

Answer 7

I will die by "Gentle Treatment". I have been using it for years and my daughter now uses it. It makes my hair soft and straight without the thickness of some relaxers. I don't like too much body and if I need body I will volumize or blow dry.

Answer 8

well i have a good grade of hair so i don't need a strong relaxer but i use Hawaiian silky,but since u said urs is tightly coiled then i would suggest u start off with a African pride its not to strong just cuz its African then gradually keep relaxing ur hair bout every 6wks. the reason u get scabs is because ur scalp is irritated due to scratching or something i hope this helps u
also motions work great and are good 4 ur hair both of these perms have a line of other hair care products

Answer 9

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yeah, Lots of races use perms like Asians and Indians.There are many different types of perms for different hair textures. Ask your stylist which is appropriate for you.

Answer 10

I loooove Olive Oil Organic Root stimulator system! It's the best all of their products are excellent, my hair is thick so I use the super. I've never burned and I feel like I'm getting closer to my hair looking like the girl on the box :)