How to Take Care of Relaxed/Permed Hair

Do you take care of your hair?

As long as its slayed idc

Yeah i make sure it doesn't break or anything

Yes i have a full routine

I have no edges

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Relaxed hair can be very fun and manageable as long as you take care of it and take certain precautions , since it is chemically straight.. her are some tips ;

1. Relax your hair every 8 to 16 weeks depending on your hair is. Do not relax your hair every time new growth appears, because  relaxing can cause major damage to the hair and scalp. For one week following your relaxer, use a Moisturizing shampoo and conditioner. You should also get hot oil treatments to moisturize your scalp.

2. Wash and condition your hair every once or twice a week. Try to use mild and gentle shampoo and a very moisturizing conditioner made for relaxed/permed hair.Relaxes/Permed hair must always be treated with a leave-in conditioner after every wash. Comb the damp hair with a wide tooth comb or shower/detangling comb with a very slippy conditioner in it as wet hair is in its most vulnerable state and is more likely to break

3. Don't brush your hair with harsh bristles. it can cause breakage and the ends of your hair can break off .

4. It is best to avoid using heat to dry your hair, especially if the relaxed hair is somewhat damaged. Hair should be left to air dry  before using a blow dryer on a low to medium temperature setting. However, if your hair is healthy and you want to use heat, you can either blow dry the hair on medium heat or use a hood dryer. The hair should be completely dry before you use a curling or flat iron on it. Make sure to use a heat protection product prior to any heat use.

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♥ 4 PROTECTIVE HAIRSTYLES FOR SUMMER♥

If you’re like me, you want to wear your hair out all summer long. However, the more safe protective route to keep your hair healthy and off your neck and prevent breakage. Here are a few protective styles



1.High Bun

The high bun is probably one of the easiest protective hairstyles for curly that works. Almost everyone can do it. The best way to wear this hair style is to  ensure the sides are well moisturized and smooth/slick .You can use any product to smooth you edges make sure it doesn't flake or turn white.   avoid pulling edges too tightly it can promote hair loss and severe breakage or worse.




2. Box braids/Twists

Box braids are a great protective hairstyle for the summer . They can be styled many different ways and can last for several weeks if cared for and treated well. Make sure you wash them if you plan to keep for long and take care of your scalp in the meantime. just make sure you don't get them to tight because it can lead to permanent hair loss,especially around the hairline.

3.Goddess Braids 

Goddess braids are easy to maintain and very nice and elegant. The goddess braid is simply two giant cornrows on either side of your head, connecting at the nape of your neck. Make sure you edges are nice and slicked down to give it that neat effect.

4. Crotchet Braids

Crochet braids are a styling technique that involves braiding your hair into a cornrow base.  Just like with a sew-in, various braiding patterns are used for different looks – straight back, circular and more.  After your hair has been braided, loose braiding or marley hair is attached to the cornrows using a latch hook using a crochet technique , which is how this style got its name – “crochet braids.” .  You can wash, condition your hair under the hair the same way you would with a sew-in weave.  Crochet braids generally last about 6-8 weeks with proper care. 

Summer can be a  fun time as long as your hair is being protected and it isn't being damaged or under  improper care.