How long should you wait to get a relaxer after taking out braids?

How long should you wait to get a relaxer after taking out braids?

Set your relaxing date a week after you remove your braids. It is important to not wear any elaborate hairstyles for a week before your relaxing date. Combing and brushing can cause small scratches and cuts in your scalp which will cause severe irritation once the relaxers are applied.

How do I treat relaxed hair after removing braids?

How To Take Care For Your Hair After Removing Braids

1. Finger Detangle – Don’t brush. Take your time and make sure you gently finger detangle your hair while removing each braid.
2. Wash Your Hair. Use a sulfate free clarifying shampoo to clean your scalp after removing braids.
3. Deep Condition Your Hair.
4. Trim Your Hair.

Can you relax hair after taking out weave?

How long do I have to wait before getting a relaxer after taking out braids/weave? You can relax your hair the same day that you remove braids/weave; however make sure you consult your beautician.

How do you relax your scalp after braids?

To help loosen up your braids you can wet a cloth with warm water and gently rub your scalp. We suggest using warm water as cold water may feel a bit uncomfortable on your scalp. Do this for a few days until you find relief.

Do braids damage relaxed hair?

Braids are great protective styles for naturals and relaxed babes, but according to Pebbles, “relaxing the hair before you get braids is a big no-no because the relaxer stretches the elasticity of the hair, stressing the pH balance; the weight of the braids will pull and [cause] breakage at the root.” She recommends …

Why do I lose so much hair after braids?

“If you have in a style like sewn-in hair extensions or braids for a few weeks, a buildup of hair will shed because it has been stored inside your braids [for an extended period of time].”

Should you get a relaxer before braids?

What can I do if my braids are really tight?

Use Warm Water “If the braids are too tight, one can try to run their hair under cool or warm water in the shower,” says Bailey. You may need to gently rub your scalp to loosen the braids a little.

How long should you let your hair rest after braids?

“For example, I normally recommend letting your hair breathe for at least three to seven days post-sew-in or braids before getting extensions reinstalled.” For natural styles, however, she thinks that taking a one- or two-day break is a good idea.