How long should I keep it on my hair when I relax it? And should I avoid touching water within several days? Thanks!
171620
Avoid washing / wetting ur hair at least 1 weekwhen u relax try to keep in 15 minutesu may want to base ur scalp before relaxinh
171621
You should leave the perm on your hair according to the directions. If you don't have the directions, which i'm assuming is the reason for your question, you don't want to leave the perm in your hair any longer than 20 minutes according to your hair type. Please make sure you have not washed or scratched your hair or scalp as this does not help the process and can cause abrasions or scars in the scalp. If you have washed your hair, I would wait at least a day or two for best results. If you have sensitive skin you may want to leave the perm in a shorter period of time. 15 or 20 minutes is pretty good. You also want to make sure that you start around the edges of your hair line first and work your way through the rest of your hair, making sure to part your hair in sections. 4 sections is best, it will help you to go through your hair quickly. Don't use the product directly in your scalp at first. Apply the product to the edges of all your hair first and then, if your scalp is not burning apply the rest of the product to the scalp as you go back through your hair to apply the rest of the product. Make sure to use gloves for skin protection and vaseline if you have it or the clear jelly that sometimes comes with the product. Apply the clear jelly or vaseline around the entire edges of your hairline. Example: if you have vaseline it will work fine, just take a medium helping and spread it on your face at the hairline and around the ears incase product gets onto the skin. this will keep you from burning the skin with the product. I hope this helps and I hope it wasn't too much information. I enjoy helping if I can. Good luck with straightness.
171622
i have my hair dresser do the relaxer and she uses mizani the same formula I don't know but its on for quite some time
171623
I keep it my hair for 30 minutes. Depending on the texture of your hair, you should keep it in no longer than 30 minutes. After I relax my hair I don't wash it for a week.
44759
I am not a professional stylist, but both my daughter and I have relaxed hair. We used it and didn't notice any problems. Surprisingly, it was not greasy like I thought it would be. I't is a thick liquid, so don't over do it. We put it on scalp, but a little does get absorbed into the hair shaft making it look shinier & healthier. My daughter used it more than me and she experienced crazy new growth which called for a faster retouch. To me, it smelled bad in the bottle, but when you use it, it doesn't seem as bad on the hair. You get used to it. Try it. Good luck.
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Hello!! I use it everyday, i have around one month and i still got for a couple of weeks more... i have short hair, and i use it moderately in every shower, remember to let the conditioner for around 3 or 4 minutes.. you'll feel the freshness... and the tonic after my hair is more or less dry... But yes i always use them all together...
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What I noticed right away (within a week) was the softness. My hair doesn't tangle as much and doesn't feel dry. As for growth everyone goes through a growth period with in a month. My hair grows average length but retaining it has been my problem. I can say that my hair grew and it stayed on my head!!!! Finally
1513666
I actually purchased for a friend. Not really sure. I have one for myself but never got around to using it yet as she said you need to apply it like a relaxer, in parts. As it dries quickly. She lived how her hair felt after using it. Sorry couldnt be much help.
1070887
I use it immediately after washing my hair. I then let it sit for 20-30 minutes before drying and styling. My hair looks healthy and shiny.
1284669
Actually, my hairdresser always tells me to do a deep conditioning 3/4 days after my relaxer to help lessen the 'chemical shock' my hair endures while I am relaxing my hair. Hope this helps!
207194
I have very short hair and it stays put all day. Sometimes I add a little water and it perks right up. Hope this helps!
1675211
I put it on the end of my dry hair the day after shampooing. let it soak in for a few minutes. then brush through it. keeps the brush from catching and braking the ends. also it help keep the curling iron from drying out my ends.
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Hi Shirl, sorry to hear about your results. I've been using this relaxer for years. I have no complaints and won't use any other relaxer!!! Can you share a little more about what you did after you applied the relaxer? How long did you leave it in? Did you use the "Sustenance" conditioner after rinsing the relaxer out? And followed with the "Normalizing Shampoo"? I would give it another try and maybe allow a stylist to do it for you. I also use it as a texturizer on my husband and it curls up after I'm done. I hope this helped!
907730
When you go swimming do you protect your hair? I just colored my hair and had no problem though I tend to put a lot on my hair like hair spray, glue, gel and use the hair dry. If you are uncertain just test on a strand of your hair. I use it to make sure all the stuff I use does not build up over a period of time. Hope this helps!
832008
I actually leave it in my hair for up to an hour sometimes. However, my haor stylist once said there is a thing called over conditioning. But i rather over than under. Hope this helpsm
1231611
The waves stay in for about 5 to 7 hours for my straight hair. I had to hairspray so it would stay in shape and wouldn't unwave. It doesn't quite make it fluffy but just makes a crimp kind of style, its good to mix and play around with a curler and a waver at the same time if you are going for the beach wave technique and style.
1994485
The product lasts until you wash your hair. I spray only the roots and have not had a problem with it rubbing off. I normally wash my hair every other day, but the few times I went 4 days it stayed on.
851031
I apply this to my hair after I dry it actually. I prefer a less "wet" look. I rub it in my hands really well at first then make my hair look messy. My hair doesn't get stiff or crispy...it is easy to readjust throughout the day. I do have to wash my hands after application, but oh well. I use less as my hair gets longer.
1347698
I don't use any product on my hair other than heat protection. Best time to use it is a day after you wash your hair. Section off your hair to use. Part it the way you want your waves to lay.
645759
I normaly use it when lightly wet. But i have used it with just a bit moist hair and it works well. Cheers.