I use the stuff you buy and do yourself, and its got a picture of a black lady on the box. My hair is 4 inches long and semi-afro. I want my hair to be straight so that when its dry I can put it in any position and it will stay in that position stiff and dry.
2007-10-08 06:28:04 · 7 answers · asked by TB 2 in Beauty & Style ➔ Hair
what my mom does is that when she is done putting it on my hair, she goes back and smoothes down the roots with her fingers (while the relaxer is still on) and makes sure that my new growth is straight down during the rest of the process (this will help it be straighter when its done). Also before she puts it on my hair, she puts some oil on the hair that has already been relaxed so that the chemicals won't burn it and overprocess it. Just don't put the oil on your new growth or it will never be straight because the oil protects it. Also, to keep my hair down after the process, I use a ceramic straightner on my hair.
Also, if it is your first time, make sure you have neutralizing shampoo because Im not sure it comes in the box with the relaxer. The shampoo stops the chemicals in the relaxer so that your hair won't become overprocessed and you won't get a chemical burn after you wash it out. This is VERY important. After you relax it, do NOT blow dry it (if you can help it). If you have one of those big driers that go over your head, then you can set it on medium and dry it. If not, let it air dry in a towel or something. Then when its dry, use the CERAMIC straightner (you can get one at walmart for about $20-$30) and straighten it. I suggest that you 1st spray you hair with a heat protector so your hair won't fry. Do your whole head in small sections until its straight. You should do this everytime you wash your hair. I also use this moistureizer on my hair before I straighten it. Its called Ultra Sheen or something like that. It comes in a little round tub (looks like the tub that a standard tub of hair oil will be in) but its not see thru. Its a white bottle that has yellow trim and sais ultra sheen in yellow. Its about $6 at sally's. Make sure that you only use a pea sized amount and rub it all over the palms of your hands and then rub it all over your hair from root to tip (make sure you get it smooth over the ends of your hair) Then straighten it and your hair will be shiny for a while then it will start to look more natural, but not dry like most african american hair. It keeps your hair full of moisture so it won't be dry and break off all of the time.I just did this to my hair on saturday and its still soft and shiny. Good luck =)
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2007-10-08 07:15:04 · answer #1 · answered by ☺♫Ellie♫☺ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anyways if you choose to call your hair an afro that's your personal opinion. What you should do is read the directions carefully, it will be expensive but you might want someone who is experienced do it for you first. After that if you feel you would be comfortable doing it yourself go ahead. If you thinking that leaving in the relaxer in longer will make the hair straighter than know now this will only make your hair frizzy beyond control.
Just make sure that a relaxer is what your looking for some poeple just want there texture soften and not completely straightened so think this over for a while.
2007-10-08 17:14:41 · answer #2 · answered by kathy e 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Relaxing Your Own Hair
2016-10-19 05:54:42 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's probably not Afro ( your hair) a fro cannot be comb through it has to be picked through that is your test. Now if that is the case and you don't have Afro then take a perm solution instead and e-mail me for step by step instructions.
2007-10-08 06:41:07 · answer #4 · answered by Margarita T 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your hair is that curly/frizzy your best bet is probably to have it professionally relaxed. I've had it done a couple times, the process is a lot less harsh than store bought processes and worth the investment in the end.
2007-10-08 06:35:06 · answer #5 · answered by Fiona V. 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I used to do my perms at home.
I went to the salon just this past Thursday and she said, "You can learn to style your own hair but when it comes to any type of chemical treatments you should go to a hairdresser." because it looks like you did a good job you are likely to miss spots and not focus on the spots that need it the most such as your roots and new growth.
2007-10-08 06:40:48 · answer #6 · answered by Blessed and Happy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a) Buy and straighter and straighten it.
b) Go to a salon and get it permanently straighten (which will stay in for three months)
2007-10-08 06:32:43 · answer #7 · answered by erikabby 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋