Can you wash your hair 3 days before a relaxer?

Can you wash your hair 3 days before a relaxer?

Don’t scratch, wash or work out 3-4 days prior to relaxer day. Believe it or not, this can cause scalp irritation, which can lead to burning. Let your hair rest. Do coat the length of your hair with oil or conditioner to protect the previously relaxed hair from the relaxer.

How soon can you wash your hair before a relaxer?

one week
Cleansing or even wetting your hair and scalp before you relax may lead to burning once you apply the chemicals, because your scalp hasn’t had enough time to “rest” since your last shampoo. No matter what your regular cleansing routine is, do not shampoo your hair for at least one week before applying relaxer.

How do I prepare my hair for a relaxer?

It is best to not wash your hair or scratch your scalp at all atleast for a week before the relaxation day. Applying a relaxer might be painful if your scalp is irritated or itchy. Correctly prepare your tresses for relaxation by removing any hair extensions such as braids or a weave one week prior to the relaxer day.

Can you put relaxer on dirty hair?

Relax “Dirty” Hair If you know you’re due for a relaxer, avoid cleansing (this includes co-washing) for about 7-10 days before applying chemicals.

How many minutes should relaxer stay on hair?

Be sure to work quickly and carefully within the processing time for your chosen relaxer. Ten to 15 minutes is usually sufficient and anything longer can cause damage. If you feel tingling and burning, you’ve waited too long to rinse the relaxer out of your hair.

Is it better to Perm dirty hair?

A: Actually, before any perm service you want to clean the hair thoroughly. Not washing the hair prior to a perm service can result in poor perm results. Oils and product build-up can prevent the waving lotion from penetrating the hair shaft and can keep the hair from conforming properly to the shape of the perm rod.