What does it look like? And, is it high maintenance?
2006-09-04 07:20:35 · 9 answers · asked by blunt_yet_sharp 2 in Beauty & Style ➔ Hair
it is when your hair has a straight look and yes it is high maintenance because you have to deep condition every week and get wash and sets so that your hair does not become dry and cause breakage, i hope that I have helped you.
2006-09-04 07:25:22 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is a chemical process that straightens naturally curley hair and should only be done at a reputable beauty salon that does this process often and has the experience. If done improperly your hair can burn and break off at the root. These chemicals can also burn your scalp if left on too long. It really isn't anymore high maintanence then having your hair colored every 6-8 weeks. They do the roots/new growth and your expected to use a decent shampoo and conditioner specfic for you hair type to keep it healthy just like when you have your hair colored. If your looking for a soft straighter look than give it a try.
2006-09-04 15:13:40 · answer #2 · answered by Sherrie L 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most black people have naturally kinky hair. So they use hair relaxers to straighten there hair.
A relaxer is a special type of lotion or creme usually containing a strong alkaline (although it can also contain perm salt) used in the treatment hair with a type of permanent. This treatment relaxes the curls of the recipient, giving it its name. Mostly associated with African-Americans, people of other ethnicities also occasionally get relaxer treatments using a lotion containing ammonium thioglycate.
No-lye" relaxers contain calcium hydroxide. Calcium hydroxide is a chemical compound with the chemical formula Ca (OH)2. It is a colorless crystal or white powder, and is created when calcium oxide (called lime or quicklime) is slaked with water. A traditional name for calcium hydroxide is slaked lime, or hydrated lime. If heated, calcium hydroxide decomposes into calcium oxide and water. A solution of calcium hydroxide, called limewater, is a medium strength base that reacts violently with acids and attacks many metals in presence of water. Calcium hydroxide can be found in a variety of products, ranging from bowl cleaners, hair removers, and hair relaxers.
A perm relaxer is a thick creme with perm salt or ammonium thioglycate added. The creme is applied to the hair and the creme is left till the maximum time is reached which is between 26-30 mins or till it starts to itch or burn, then its rinsed out and hair is shampooed. A texturizer is an alkaline relaxer with less solution added, to relax the curl slightly. A blowout creme has even less alkaline solution in it and is used by African Americans to create a "soft afro" effect.
One of the reasons that African Americans use relaxers is to make their hair more manageable. African American hair is thick, and the purpose of a relaxer is to straighten and relax the hair. The relaxer is applied to the roots and as the hair grows out, the relaxer grows out (much like with hair dye), and the hair begins to return to its original state. Relaxers should be reapplied about every four to eight weeks. They can be done at home or professionally.
In some African American speech communities, relaxers are called "perms".
2006-09-04 14:29:53 · answer #3 · answered by candigal 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
relaxed hair is curly hair that has been chemically processed to remove the curl and make the cuticle hair surface smooth and straight.
It's chemical hair straightening.
It is common with ANY hair type that wants to remove a natural curl from the hair surface.
It is medium maintenance because the hair is processed chemically and needs to be conditioned very well to avoid breakage of the hair shaft. Chemicals dry the hair a lot and make the ends easy to make split ends and break.
2006-09-04 14:27:37 · answer #4 · answered by alwaysbombed 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
its chemically straightend air, which is common within the black race, the hair which is usualy afro after its been relaxed looks and feels straighter, its high maintenance because youhave to repeat the process every 3 months in order for the hair to maintain staright
2006-09-04 14:26:20 · answer #5 · answered by Emiliana 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
chemical treatment used to straight, frizzy/curly hair. It is high maintenance I find. You need to take very good care of your hair, in order for it not to break. Mostly colored people relax their hair.no offense intended.
2006-09-04 14:27:54 · answer #6 · answered by Natasha B 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
relaxed hair is hair that has been starightened by a very strong chemical. no, its not that high in maintenance
2006-09-04 14:35:26 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
relaxed hair is where a chemical cream is used to remove all the natural hair wave or curl to just straight hair its fairly easy to maintain if you can afford to go to the salon once a week atleast
2006-09-04 14:36:04 · answer #8 · answered by alice s 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Relaxed hair is hair that has been chemically processed to be straight.
2006-09-04 14:23:26 · answer #9 · answered by ♥--->{Shauntee}<---♥ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋